Sculptures

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on white aragonite and adorned with faden crystals, crystal quartz, and baroque pearls. The hand-carved angel wing was ...

Franz Peleschka bronze sculpture Origin Austria Circa 1900 The condition of the bronzes is excellent, its base has been restored by a professional. Patina raised It is signed on its ...

Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand. Center hole reveals beautiful natural silver crystals. Stand measures 6" x 4". One of several from a large...

Two Neolithic basalt celts mounted on black steel bases. In archaeology, a celt is a long, thin, prehistoric, stone or bronze tool used as an adze, hoe, h...

This cast iron shoe form makes a lively decorative accent or craftsman’s tool. Built in turn of the century France, this attractive piece would have originally been used by cobblers ...

18th century Italian "Florence fragment" vase with an elestial quartz point, chalcedony rosettes, and ecphora shells on a petrified wood base. The elestial quartz has an additional c...

Weight: 26.40Carats Dimension: 2.8 x 1.9 x 0.5 Cm Origin: Africa Colour: Red Pink and Green Shape: Carving Quality: AAA Tourmaline helps to create a shield around a person or room t...

Vintage, 18th century Continental Rococo Carved Giltwood Figure of a Kneeling an Angel

Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...

Coppia di angioletti in legno di tiglio, sculture francesi del XVIII secolo, altezza di ognuno 17.5 cm e 16 cm, altezza complessive di basi lignee 36 cm e 31 cm, basi 9x9 cm. Si noti...

Weight: 26.70 Carats Dimension: 2.6 x 1.7 x 0.7 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red Pink and Green Shape: Carving Quality: AAA Tourmaline helps to create a shield around a person or room to...

Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.

Pair of "faux marble" lacquered wooden winged angels, seated, from the 18th century, resting on two turned lacquered wooden bases of recent manufacture, total height 102 cm, base dia...

The terracotta bust, placed on top of a colored marble pedestal, depicts a male figure with his hair held back in a tail by a ribbon and is attired in a collarless tailcoat closed wi...

Elegant young lady with a wide-brimmed hat, decorated with green-brown-white checkered ribbons and a blue feather, wearing a floor-length white dress with a green hem and button plac...

Painted stucco sculpture representing the bust of Christ the Redeemer. Dressed in a red tunic embellished with a gold collar, a blue cloak is draped over the left shoulder. The face ...

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved and painted angel wings on titanium plated quartz crystal clusters with natural-forming baroque pearls. The hand-carved multi-colored angel wings are originally from a historical church in Venice, Italy. These are particularly rare and exquisite due to their unique coloring. The ecclesiastical artifacts are mounted onto a base of titanium plated quartz and adorned with coordinating baroque pearls. The minerals display...

Pair of Carrara marble Putti, depicted in a mirror-image position to each other: softly reclining, the torso advanced and slightly off to the side, one arm resting on the thigh, whil...

Product Description: Material: Alabaster Subject: Saint Joseph with the Child Origin: Trapani, Italy Era: 17th Century Technique: Finely carved and polychromed Condition: Excellent,...

Pair of sculptures depicting the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist, portrayed in a mournful attitude. The former has a pained expression on her face, her hands clasped in front of h...

16thc China ceramic cup discovered from ship wreck on stand. From the Ming dynasty. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Stand measure 5" x 3.5"

Traditional bronze sculpture of the Vendôme Column with Napoleon standing gracefully on top. These statues are collectible, mostly posh kids that upon completing their education woul...

A cold painted bronze attributed to Franz Bergman, famous for specialising in cold-painted bronzes. Circa 1900. Cold painted bronzes rely on the standard of painting to dictate the q...

Beautiful Art Nouveau bacchant in plastered terracotta; her mane with bunches of grapes, leaves and vine tendrils, the inclination of her head with her sensual expression of satisfac...

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...

Male profile relief in Marble Italian Renaissance of the 17th century Measures: 18cm - Height 27 Cm Good condition for the time.

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...

Bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). I two parts. Naga's body coiled up to serve as a cushion for the Buddha with 7 pronged head prov...

18th century Italian "Florence fragment" with a fossil coral head on a rock coral base with miniature fossil shells. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and sav...

Wooden sculpture depicting Ecce Homo. Christ, whose figure is cut off at thigh level, is standing, arms crossed at waist level. Long ringlets frame a face with a pointed beard, a hal...

16th century Chinese Ming Dynasty set of three ceramic cups discovered from a ship wreck. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Cups measure 5" diameter 2 @ 12" tall 1 @ 8" t...

Chinese Export Porcelain Figures of Attendants, Set of Five, Circa 1780 The set of five Chinese Export porcelain figures are painted in famille rose enamels with a purple robe and s...

Prehistoric Brazilian agate geode on stand. White, taupe with a thin rust line. Metal stand measures 6" x 4". One of several from a large collection o...

bronze of a Dog antique figure. Offered is a Viennese bronze figure of a Dat dating to the early 20th century. He shows an antique patina .

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a calcite crystal cluster and adorned with citrine points. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, a...

Venus With Dolphin In Bronze 1600, small 17th-century Italian sculpture ending in a ferrule at the bottom. He holds a sphere in his right hand and with his left hand holds the dolphi...

Pair of 18th century Italian sculptures. Wooden works of great size and impact, pleasantly carved, depicting cherubs. Sculptures painte...

18th Century Italian Marble Bust of Caesar Augustus. His draped robe is hand-carved in red rosso levanto marble with the face modelled in contrasting white Carrara marble. The piece ...

Carved bone and walnut figure of a beggar with a very expressive face holding a flute, with a satchel over his shoulder carved from wood with a leather strap. With inset glass eyes. ...

The figure stands with arms crossed in front, a pose that is often seen in tomb figurines which were intended to serve the deceased in the afterlife. The long robe and facial feature...

The bust intricately carved from Italian Carrara marble with lifelike features including textured hair and shaped chest. The bust carved as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Octavius (lat...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on aragonite and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals and a baroque pearl. The hand-carved angel wing was once part...

Beautiful pair of ceraferous angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost Baroque. Very fine execution of the plastron armo...

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady or Female Courtesan. Period (618 - 907AD) Estate / Collection: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Fo...

Exceptional pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of "a mecca" ...

An Italian 18th century antique bronze statue of Athena ex. private collection. Over 240 years old, this striking bronze depiction of Athena is ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved brown and gilt angel wing adorned with citrine and quartz crystals and mounted on a polished hematoid slab. The hand-carved angel wing was...

An Aztec Stone Sculpture of a dog-like creature, seated with one raised paw, having large round ears, deep set eyes, mouth with exposed upper fangs, and an unusual curved tail with c...

Georg Wrba, German, 1872-1939 "Europa and the Bull", bronze with dark brown patina and gilt accents. Signed Wrba in the center of the plinth; with the foundry stamp C. Leyrer München...

Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides. Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century 136 x 43,5 x 30 cm (The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled) The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire. A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass. The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century.. The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities. The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary. It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...

Altarpiece group representing the flagellation Brabant, circa 1560-1580 Carved wood, polychrome, and gilded 50 x 38 x 7 cm At the center of the group, Christ stands upright, leaning...

A large 18th century or earlier statuary marble head of Venus, goddess of Love. Life-size and beautifully carved with superb detail to her hair & face. Probably Italian and an early ...

Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde? Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy Fir...

Antique Carved La Favola Della Nonna Italian Alabaster Statue Sculpture "Tale of Grandma" by Eugene Battiglia. Item features Ornate details, entitled "La Favola Della Nonna" which lo...

This piece displays the beauty of the Muonionalusta meteorite in the form of a cube. It is extreamly rare to find a cube of any meteorite above an inch and this piece is 2 inches cub...

Antique Vienna bronze sculpture of a cat by Bergman. Stamped FB and Geschutzt. Cold painted patina. This model is illustrated in “Antique Vienna bronzes” by Joseph Zobel. Schiffer. M...

A scarce antique English porcelain figure of a Putto holding a basket of flowers by the renowned Staffordshire factory Bow and dating from aro...