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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Tibetan
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Three Figures in Art Glass, WWF, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s.
The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Pine
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva 'Amoghapasha?', Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and unusual gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, possibly Amoghapasha, Nepal, early to mid-20th century, circa 1930s or 1940s.
The regal figure possibly depicting the bodhisattva Amoghapasha, the Unfailing Lasso. The enlightened being is portrayed seated upon a high double lotus pedestal. He is dressed as an Indian prince, wearing a luxurious foliate patterned dhoti around his waist and a billowing scarf around his shoulders. . His torso bare save for the jeweled necklaces and the sacred thread. A five pointed crown with an image of Amitabha Buddha in the central point graces his head.
His princely face cold painted with beautiful detail, his hair colored blue with crushed lapis lazuli, indicating his peaceful nature. Amoghapasha holds a lasso in one hand, an axe in the other. He is considered an emanation of Avalokiteshvara. A bodhisattva of compassion, Amoghapasha is so named because of the lasso he holds in his hand. The lasso represents his vast compassion which is thought to extend to encompass all beings, bringing them into a state of perfection and enlightenment.
The copper base plate, seemingly a later replacement, has been inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Oscar Reutersvärd Sculpture ‘Uppåtsträvande rörelse’ Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture ‘Uppåtsträvande rörelse’ by Oscar Reutersvärd. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lars Dan. Glazed Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lars Dan, Danish artist born 1960.
Glazed stoneware sculpture. Organic, abstract form - according to the artist himself, the sculpture depicts people crawlin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Ceramic, Stoneware Vase in Bronze Glaze by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2020
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic vase by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2020. Stoneware in bronze glaze.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates artworks an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Gold Plate, Brass
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure of Manjushri, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century.
The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A wooden sculpture by unknown artist. Signed with “F -57”.
Category
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning, modernist brass / bronze candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bear Figurine from Bing & Grondhal, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage bear figurine from Bing & Grondhal, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim 7 Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg.
Unique stim 7 fish in glazed ceramics.
1980s.
Measures: 27 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Seven Birds in Art Glass, Wwf, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Seven birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Largest measures: 9.5 x 6 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Flute Shaped like a Bird in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Flute shaped like a bird in glazed stoneware.
1960s / 70s.
Measures: 19 x 10,5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive larger than life-size cast and gilt bronze left hand and arm of a bodhisattva, late 19th century or earlier, Tibet.
The over-sized arm and hand of graceful proportions. The arm tapering down to a slender wrist embellished with a simple bracelet hiding the join between the hand and arm. The hand and arm richly gilt. The join to the elbow visible and exposed.
The hand heavily cast, with nice detail to the fingernails and cuticles. The palm with simple incised lines. The hand, with the pointer and pinky fingers raised, and the middle and ring finger folded down touching the thumb, performs the gesture known as karana mudra, the gesture of dispelling evil. (Here in Texas we refer to this gesture as "Hook'em Horns!")
Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin.
The hand and arm would originally have been part of a much larger sculpture. Unfortunately many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Wood Nautilus Shell Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century sculpture crafted in oak and ash woods with striking precision creating a mind blowing double sided nautilus seashell. Presented on a lucite base.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Oak
Contemporary Hand Carved Sisin Vase No. 4 in Linden Wood by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
SISIN (finnish for “quiddity”) is a sculptural hand carved vessel series where the forms and textures are inspired by exceptional beauty and necessity of mushrooms.
Hollow pedestals...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950's Danish Knud Kyhn Falcon Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn falcon figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively falcon was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-19...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia, Colossal Sculpture in Glazed Ceramics, Musk Ox Calf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia. Colossal sculpture in glazed ceramics. Musk ox calf. 1950s.
Measures: 41 x 19 cm.
Height: 34 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Bear Cubs Figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s, Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish bear cubs figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen 1950s Set of 4.
Ceramic figurines designed by Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn, Models no: 21432, 21433, 21434 and 21435.
...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s.
Measures: 15 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Bo Arenander
By Bo Arenander
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The intuitive result of an educated dancer, choreographer and large-scale ceramicist transferring his love for the human body into clay. With extensive studies during the mid 70’s in...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Clown, Model Number 2511.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2511.
Measures: 11.5 x 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Bo Arenander
By Bo Arenander
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The intuitive result of an educated dancer, choreographer and large-scale ceramicist transferring his love for the human body into clay. With extensive studies during the mid 70’s in...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Bo Arenander
By Bo Arenander
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The intuitive result of an educated dancer, choreographer and large-scale ceramicist transferring his love for the human body into clay. With extensive studies during the mid 70’s in...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Four Figures in Art Glass, WWF, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Four figures in art glass.
Hedgehog, toad, horse and falcon. WWF. 1980s.
The falcon measures: 17.5 x 9.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely animal sculpture of a monkey designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm high and in very good condition with a lovely glaze. It comes with the original wooden base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s.
Measures: 15 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Boy and Girl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Two figures in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Boy and girl. 1960s.
Largest measures: 10.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Teak Goat Figurine, Denmark, 1960
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak figurine of a goat.
Made in Denmark in the 1960s-1970s.
Very good condition, no damage.
Dimensions: height 33 cm, base 8 cm x 3.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Gilt Bronze Figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravahari
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravahari, 17th-18th century
Tibet, 18th century. The two in embrace striding in alidhasana atop a lotus base with a beaded edge. He is holding vajra and ghanta and is adorned with a long garland of severed heads and skulls, the face with a third eye below a skull tiara, the hair pulled into a high chignon. She is holding a flaying knife and skull cup...
Category
Late 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Egg Green & Black-Tone Glaze by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
Glazed stoneware figurine of a panther with young cub, decorated in a stunning sung glaze.
Signed KK (Knud Kyhn) and Royal Copenhagen stamp, No. 202...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Horse in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Horse in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Set of Eighteen Blanc de Chine Enameled Ceramic Arhats or Luohan Buddhas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of eighteen Blanc de Chine Style Enameled - Glazed Ceramic Arhat, also known as Luohans, the disciples of Buddha, each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng. The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of Gautama Buddha (arhat) who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Egg shaped glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside, creating a fascinating depth with optical effects.
Made a...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Faun Figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1969-1973
Located in Chorzów, PL
Faun figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1969-1973.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Arvid Källström Sculpture / Bookend Produced in Sweden
By Arvid Kallstrom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / bookend designed by Arvid Källström. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Glass Vase, Object by Helena Tynell for Riihimaen Lasi Oy / Finland, ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Unusual massive multicolored glass vase, designed by Helena Tynell. The piece remains in wonderful condition and is labeled with the manufactur...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Noviembre III Standing Sculpture inspired in Brancusi, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre III Standing Sculpture inspired in Brancusi, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculp...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Contemporary Hand Carved Sisin Vase No. 2 in Linden Wood by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
SISIN (finnish for “quiddity”) is a sculptural hand carved vessel series where the forms and textures are inspired by exceptional beauty and necessity of mushrooms.
Hollow pedesta...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Vintage wood mannequin head from sweeden. Solid oak, circa 1960. Price for the pair.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Whimsical Porcelain Cat by Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic cat in porcelain finish by Arabia of Finland circa 1950s, great condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Noviembre IV Standing Sculpture, in Burned Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre IV Standing Sculpture inspired in Brancusi in Burned Solid Wood by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Roma...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Klase Jr. for Höganäs, Unique Bird in Glazed Stoneware, Dated 1981
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Klase Jr. for Höganäs. Unique bird in glazed stoneware. Dated 1981.
Measures: 13.5 x 11 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bronze Sculpture by James Coignard
Located in Long Island City, NY
James Coignard ( France 1925-2008) sculpture, bronze and cast iron. Limited edition of 8.
Signed J. Coignard and numbered 1/8.
Untitled. Foundry mark Guyot. Bronze, gold patina, c...
Category
Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Scandinavian Vintage Rhino Pair of Wood, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely realistic wooden pair of Rhinos in dark grey and patterned color quite similar to the real rhino color. From Scandinavia around the 1940s. Great design and lovely sculpted wit...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Leda and the Swan" Sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning stoneware sculpture by Stig Lindberg, narrating the mythological story of Queen Leda and the Swan. Beautiful attention to detail and expressiveness in Leda’s face, flowing h...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Anders Olson, Swedish Bronze Nude Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very nice bronze sculpture depicting a nude girl kneeling.
It is signed "A Olson" and also with the foundry mark "Cire perdue J.N Rosengren Limhamn". Patinated in dark brown.
Jul...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Vintage Black Abstract Sculpture Wood Johnny Mattsson, Midcentury, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed by the famous wooden sculptor Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Johannes C. Bjerg. Plaster Cast Bust
Located in Kastrup, DK
Johannes C. Bjerg 1886-1955.
Head in plaster of a preliminary study for the sculpture "Uffe" by Johannes C. Bjerg", 1912-1913.
Provenance: Has been standing in Johannes C. Bjerg'...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Danish Georg Jensen Orb Egg Sculpture Ashtray Chrome Brass Paperweight Bowl Ball
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A nice vintage early to mid-20th century gilt bronze sculpture of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara in his four armed form, known as Chaturbuhja, or Chenrezig in Tibet.
Chenrezig, a form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion (known as Guan Yin or Kwan Yin in Chinese), sits in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal. One pair of hands is clasped in prayer at heart level, the other pair of hands raised upwards at shoulder lever and holding discreet attributes, a mala (prayer beads) in one hand, a lotus blossom in the other.
Chenrezig is dressed in an elaborately patterned floral dhoti that covers his lower half. His torso bare, shoulders covered with a shawl and scarves that billow out around him. He is festooned with jewels, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, earrings, belt and a five pointed crown. The earrings studded with coral. The crown studded with turquoise. His face is cold painted with beautiful details. The hair has been pigmented blue with crushed lapis, indicating his peaceful nature.
The copper base plate is inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra...
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
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