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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
Vintage Brass Roman Chariot Figure circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal figure of the traditional roman chariot with an olympic symbol stamped. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In ...
Category

1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Large Golden Ceramic Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
Bring some seaside touches into your environment with this pair of mid-century golden ceramic conch shells. They have a beautiful pearly blue interior creating a soft contrast with t...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Small White Spaniel Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dog Sculpture was pro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Mid Century Pair Art Glass Cased Copper Aventurine figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage pair hand crafted Italian mid-century art glass figures originating from Murano. The figures comprise of a lady and man in typical period dress with flat matching hats and both with matching clear glass encased copper aventurine...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Portuguese Ceramic Lion Decorative Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of ceramic lions sculptures were produced in Portugal, during the 1970s. They are a decorative sculpture in ceramic, glazed and nice detailed. In original and good vintage ...
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1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract figure carved wood table sculpture unmarked Measures: 5.5 tall x 4.5 w x 1.5 d Preowned original vintage condition. Review images provided.  
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modernist Carved Stone Figurative Sculpture, W.P.A.Style, Signed M E F '01
By Henri Laurens
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist carved stone figurative sculpture.W.P.A.style, signed M E F '01? Amazing form, proportion, Extremely well executed. Skilled artist for sure.
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original cond...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Walnut Baroque Sculpture, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque sculpture in walnut, central Italy 17th century. The male figure, created to be seen in an elevated position with respect to the observer and originally part of a larger scul...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Bremen Town Musicians Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era, Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, in your ashtray or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Collectible Pair of Vintage Porcelain Cats 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Swedish porcelain cat from Guldkroken in Hjo. Vintage. White hand painted facial features & pink bows. Made in Sweden in the 70s. Original makers la...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Murano, Italy, Collection of Six Miniature Glass Figurines of Animals
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of six miniature glass figurines of animals (duck, bird, seal etc.) in colored art glass. 1960s/70s. Largest (sausage dog) measuring: L 9,5 cm. x H 2,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 2 Pink Purple Ceramic Pottery Vase Objects by Römhild, GDR Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic objects set of 2 Designer and producer: Römhild, East Germany, GDR Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Pottery objects were designed...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Big Yellow Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Bronze Large Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing large wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Great design and detail. Will look amazing in any home either indoor or outdoors. Good used condition
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Red Glaze Ceramic Elephant in Bitossi Style, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This ceramic elephant was designed and produced in Italy during the 1960's. In the style of Bitossi or Italica ARS, it is made of glazed ceramic in red color. In this monocolor piece...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Sculpted French Cubist Abstract Sculpture in Terracotta Signed "Philip"
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and alluring Mid-Century Modern Sculpture was realized in France circa 1950. Executed in terra cotta with a oil rubbed bronze colored glaze, the work presents an abstract and dynamic form- bristling with verve. An elongated form rises from an elliptical base offering both smooth and curvilinear aspects as well as faceted ones concluding in a curved tongue-like appendage with a pointed end. Additionally, there is what appears to be a lug or nut cantilevering from side of the piece, suggesting metamorphosis or some kind of animatronic influence. The amorphic form recalls the highly stylized renderings of tools by Lee Lozano...
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Glass Sculpture of a Torso Signed Giuliano Tosi, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass sculpture of a torso signed Giuliano Tosi. Italy, Mid-20th Century.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Italian Square Column in Terracotta End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Column support for statues and vases Ricceri. Square column in terracotta end 19th century. To be used as a support for vases, busts, sculptures etc. From a cast of the ancient ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Sculpture Golden Oscar Cycladic Figurine
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Sculpture Golden Oscar Cycladic Figurine. Maesures: 11.88 tall x 3.5 width x 2 depth. Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images provided.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Two Signed Vintage Venini Hourglasses Designed By Paolo Venini For Venini
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of vintage Venini "Clessidre" or hourglasses designed by Paolo Venini in the 1950's. The green / blue hourglass measures approximately 9 3/8 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches wide,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Gilt Metal Curtis Jere "Pompon" Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Curtis Jere sculpture is expertly crafted from gilt metal to create a mesmerizing starburst design. The sculpture features thin brass needles radiat...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tond of Giulio Cesare in Impruneta Terracotta Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TOND OF GIULIO CESARE IN IMPRUNETA TERRACOTTA early 20th Century Beautiful, hand-finished large tondo in Impruneta terracotta. Copy of a roundel...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Brass World Globe Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ball Sculpture Paperweight in Steel and Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury sculpture / paperweight in steel and travertine in the shape of a ball in the style of Italian designer Enzo Mari. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Steel

Vintage Ceramic Alligator from Søholm, Danish 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A glazed black crocodile or Alligator decorated with green dots across its spine. It can be displayed lying of wall mounted. Designed and made a...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stoneware Blue and Brown Figurativ Bust Sculpture circa 1960 Unique Piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne - french unique piece. Large figurative ceramic bust by french artist Realised circa 1970 Sonteware ceramic piece with blue and white ceramic glazes colors Origi...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Driftwood Root Sculpture Organic Jewerly Display Nice Patina & Shape Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid driftwood root sculpture organic jewerly display nice patina & shape mint!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Driftwood

MODERNIST GREEN SCULPTURE IN plaster, “Green couple”, 1960S
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Interesting modernist gypsum sculpture of a stylized couple. Made by an unknown Belgian artist. An intruding pair of abstract shapes, one representin...
Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Sculpture by Arne Jones Aluminium Sweden 1970 Signed
By Arne Jones
Located in Paris, FR
Aluminum wall sculpture by Swedish artist Arne Jones dating from the 1970s. Composed of 9 aluminum plates stacked and attached to each other by four rivets....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Original Hand Made Art Mask Jean-Paul Belmondo
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Hand Made Art Mask, a lifelike image of French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo. This mask is very dimensional with great artistic details and a natural...
Category

1990s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue, Organic Form Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Organic Form Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture / Statue on Base A large and impressive bronze sculpture on a wooden base. Thi...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bonsai 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Ceramic

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Wooden and plaster Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) woodenand plaster sculpture, provenance, " vente d' Atelier" many accidents and losses Roger Desserprit France (1925-1985) Aged 25, Roger Desserprit exhibited for the first time at the Galerie Colette Allendy before taking part, in 1949, in the Salon des Réalités nouvelles alongside Arden Quin, Bresciani, Eielson, and Vardanega. Encouraged by the poet André Frénaud, he met Bazaine, Ubac and Vieira da Silva, whose workshops he frequented. Close to the Madi movement initiated by South American artists...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Italian Hand Blown Murano Glass Clown Decanter with Stopper Red Orange Black
Located in Wayne, NJ
This Italian hand blown murano glass clown decanter with stopper red orange black blue etc. We believe he may be a boy / man as it appears ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
Category

1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Bonsai Blue 1980, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...
Category

1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass

Mid Century Italian Tole Painted Metal Florida Island Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1960’s Italian toleware painted metal lamp or sculpture in the shape of a palm tree perched on a black and gold planter base with go...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Organic shaped Abstract Mid-Century Sculpture in Greenish Stone, Hand Carved
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Interesting modernist stone sculpture in an organic abstract shape. Green & greenish toned stone. The piece is interestingly carved on all ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 45in W: 12in D: 8 1/2in !!!CHAIRS NOT INCLUDED!!! This MCM abstract pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" By Pat Keck are abs...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
Category

1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1980s large desktop 1/72 scale model of the fastest plane in the world, at that time, the SR-71 Blackbird. This model is 18 inches long on wooden base.
Category

1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Vintage Figurine of an African Warrior with Spear and Shield
Located in Bochum, NRW
A very beautiful sculpture, displaying an African Warrior with shield and brass spear. Executed in the 1950s, reminding the design of Leopold Anzengruber. Made of black-finished plas...
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Amazing Antique Bathtub in Carrara White Marble with Rings 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique bathtub in Carrara white marble with rings 18th century Height 60 cm Width 76 cm Length 176 cm Internal depth of the basin 50 cm Weight 300 Kg ...
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

20th Century Thai Metal, Walnut Buddha Head, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Thai buddha head made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is by supported by a pyramidal Walnut base. Wear cons...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Amazing Torso Gaddi in White Carrara Marble, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing torso gaddi in white Carrara marble end 19th/ 20th century. Italy Male torso of centaur from the 2nd century BC. Called "Torso gad...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

20th Century Giacomo Benevelli Chromed Sculture with Wooden Base, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Giacomo Benevelli is an italian sculpture born in Reggio Emilia in 1925. He was the son of Anselmo Govi, important italian painter, meaning that art has always been a current trait i...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Blue Floor Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ger...
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

David Elijah Herschler Abstract Hanging Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Elijah Herschler abstract chrome plated steel hanging sculpture. Inspired by elements of nature and space this sculpture is called Rainbow Ribbon, signed and dated by the artist.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pai...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Resin

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Big Bonsai, Glass and Ceramic
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...
Category

1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Ceramic

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Ecru Linen Mirror
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bosko Hrnjak Original Abstract Art "Moai Conversation" Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved /hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Moai Conver...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Set of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-blue, purple vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of three Japanese farmers with a large clear hat made of hand blown colored, smoked Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede Seguso in good condition. The detailed décor pieces represent three women. Manufacture label at the bottom. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950 - 1960, Italy. A. 6.5" H x 2.25" W x 3.5" D x 2 B. 7.5" H x 2.5" W x 2.75" D The Seguso Familly is an Italian Murano glasswork, manufactor founded by Antonio Filius Seguxi in 1397 Venice, Italy. Until today, the Seguso Family...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass

High Relief in White Carrara Marble the Rape of Proserpina by the God Pluto 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
High relief in white Carrara marble, Representing the scene of the Rape of Proserpina by the god Pluto. Dimensions: 83 x 46 x 5cm. Weight kg 5...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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