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Period: Early 20th Century
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Laurel Leaf Appliqués/Sconces in Bronze, Art Deco, Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully cast and patinated, this set of three Art Deco appliqués or sconces may have been used to decorate a door or building element, or been hu...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Wooden Factory Racing Car Art Toy Mold / Pattern
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".
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North American Primitive Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Marble and Glass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Original Abstract Marble and Glass sculpture signed “G.G. Rivers 2006”. Perfect for Hallway decoration or Home office decor.
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South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Hand Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Grea...
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Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

French Limestone Acorn Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary Medici-style acorn sculpture is carved from French limestone, showcasing its elegant design. Made with expert craftsmanship, this pie...
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Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Striking & Hand Carved, Stylized Wooden Art Deco Nude Female Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and highly stylish female bookends, hand carved out nutwood. The artist who handcarved these wonderfully stylized, sitting female bookends has perfectly captured the natu...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Nutwood

Pair of Pompeian Deer from Herculaneum by Chiurazzi
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of young deer after ancient times. Patinated bronze. Beginning of the 20th century. This pair of young deer is a reproduction of the same dimensions as the originals preserve...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Tabletop Sculpture of ChiId illegible Artist Signed like Rodin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Tabletop Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child or Cherubs in the Sea? Procured from high-end Washington D.C. Estate. We are unable t...
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American Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna After Jean de Boulogne
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Mercury and Fortuna sculptures created in patinated bronze and black marble base AFTER Jean de Bologne / Giambologna (1529-1608). Each sculpture is engraved Jean de Bologne...
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French Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Tribal Large Sculptural Wooden Mortar from Nagaland, India
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A unique and rare piece of cultural history, these Large Rice Mortars hails from the tribal areas of Nagaland, India, dating back to the early twentieth century. Handcrafted from hol...
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Indian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young woman holding an energetic pose lifting her shawl which is wrapped around her midriff. The bronze figure ...
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Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Winchester Cannons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Winchester signalling cannons, manufactured by the Winchester of the USA. This Victorian pair are quite the decorative piece; oozing with history and connotations o...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1900s Advertising Stencil Mark Type Font Vintage Industrial Art Sculpture Copper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1901. Vintage Industrial mercantile large Wolfe Bros Folck's Roller Mills copper stencil. Baltimore Maryland. Measures: W 18.5 x H 16 in.
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American Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural double bell served multiple purposes within the Bamileke communities of Cameroon. They were status symbols, ceremon...
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Cameroonian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cubist Bronze Sculpture 'The Twins' by Willy Kessels, 1920s
Located in Brussels, BE
Cubist bronze sculpture 'The Twins' by Willy Kessels - 1920s Cubist bronze 'the twins' from the 1920s famous and well known Belgian sculptor, architec...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...
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Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of Large Oval Studio Pottery Vases in Earth Tones
Located in London, GB
Pair of contemporary Dutch Studio pottery vases with marbled decoration in original clay colors with earth tones by Hans Naus, signed H.N. '07 no....
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Dutch Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture By Marthe Donas circa's 1920
By Marthe Donas
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze Sculpture in black patin circa 1920 (mother and child) by Marthe Donas Signed (MDONAS). Marthe DONAS is an artist born in Belgium in 1885 and died in 1967, The Belgian artist...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Draped Stone Sculpture, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand carved antique draped stone sculpture with a beautiful patina. Unmarked. Sourced in France, early 1900s.
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Card holder dragons, 1900 , Style: Art Nouveau, Liberty, jugendstil
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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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Traditional Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century traditional hand carved wood walking stick In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful use.
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Spanish Rustic Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Bowling Game: Rustic Artwork & Timeless Fun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional wood bowling game. Step back in time with this traditional wooden bowling game, a delightful piece of French history crafted by an unknown manufacturer circa early 20th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Building Foundation on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Unique Building foundation sculpture. On Black Matte stand
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Indonesian Organic Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Modernist Sculpture Saint John Baptist Bronze by Jean Lambert-Rucki Paris
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Jean Lambert-Rucki (French 1888-1967.) Patinated Bronze Statuette on hardwood plinth of St. John the Baptist. Retains original paper label on bottom inside from Foundry; Adalc Paris, Made in France. Wooden base is stamped, Cheret Paris...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Beakhorn Stump Blacksmith Anvil
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE The first thing I thought upon seeing this was Constantin Brancusi's bird sculptures and the questions about the nature of abstract art it asked. This is an early 20t...
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Folk Art Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
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Indonesian Other Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Art Deco Fruitwood Female Nude Sculpture Attributed to Barend Jordens
By Barend Jordens
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and decorative wooden female nude sculpture. This hand-carved nude lady from the 1920s is in excellent condition. Her natural poisture is a very relaxed one and only a few of these type of artworks by Barend Jorden...
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Dutch Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mounted Oversized Wrench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dramatically oversized patinated forged steel wrench beautifully mounted on a circular base.
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American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Mold Makers Wood Abstract Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Wood sculpture made from foundry wood molds.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Italian Clear Murano Glass Figure, Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian figure made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri D’Arte, in good condition. The clear sculpture is depicting a man in the earlys 20s with a cylinder hat. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930 - 1940, Murano, Italy. Base: 3.5" diameter View all Seguso Vetri D’Arte originals in our collection. Archimede Seguso was an Italian glass manufacturer and a designer born in 1909, in Murano, Italy and passed away in 1999. At the age of 11, Seguso started training and working as a glassmaker at his father's glass company. Later on, circa in 1930, he took over the family business, named Seguso Vetri d'Arte. During this time he studied the 16th century styles, such as filigrana glass, colorless blown glass, genetic manipulation of glass canes to give the form of linear patterns and plume glass, delicate, fine feather-plume glass shapes. In 1946, he founded his own glass manufacturer company in Murano, Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso. Seguso was one of the 20th century's master Venetian glassmakers. The Seguso Familly is an Italian Murano glasswork, manufactor founded by Antonio Filius Seguxi in 1397, in Venice, Italy. Until today, the Seguso Family...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Pillow, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this extraordinary Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the he...
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Chinese Minimalist Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Muscular Males Bronze Floor Lamp w. 3 Atlas Style Pose Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Art Deco / Jugendstil floor lamp with cast bronze atlas style pose Male sculptures. This impressive and highly decorative floor lamp dates from 1910-1920. It has ...
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European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
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Malian Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

1920s Popsicle Mold Vintage Industrial Good Humor Relic Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Complete with the stainless steel stick holder/mount that sets on the mold.
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.
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Australian Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of South Indian Hand-Carved Fore and Aft Indian Snake Boat Prows
Located in San Francisco, CA
these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the pro...
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Indian Other Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Birch

Primitive French Wood Form Abstract Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive French Wood Form Sculpture unmarked 51 h x 9 x 9.5 Original form unrestored condition Refer to images listed Delivery to LA SF PS OC
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Rustic Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Shell

Pair of Decorative Blue Painted Italian Small Mahogany Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative blue painted Italian small mahogany pedestals. Pair of decorative blue painted mahogany columns bases on plinths in a mottled faux lapis color, Italy, circa 1930. ...
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Italian Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Primavera HM French Art Deco 'Plat Circulaire' Champlevé Bronze Plate, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Primavera HM Art Deco period plat circulaire. The round bronze plate has turquoise and black enamel champlevé decoration and a mottled verdigris patina. The reverse has ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Articulated Artist Models
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great pair of early 20th century artist models. Good original surfaces. Professionally mounted on a faux slate cube. Can be taken off the base
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
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French Primitive Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wire tree of life metal sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Wire tree of life medal sculpture L-2 1/4 W-2 H-8
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Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau White Painted Pirate Ship Large Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron Art Nouveau White Painted Pirate Ship Large Doorstop. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 17.5" W x 7" D.
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Unknown Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Ceramic Sunflower Platter by Edith Varian Cockcroft C. 1930
By Edith Varian Cockcroft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking hand-painted ceramic charger by Edith Cockcroft (1872–1962) is a stunning example of early 20th-century American art pottery. Measuring 14.75 inches in diameter, the pl...
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American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Early 1900s Stylish & Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace. This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...
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European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Sculpture "Mother and child" by Marthe Donas, Plaster, 1910s
By Marthe Donas
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculpture "Mother and child" by Marthe Donas, Plaster, 1910s
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

20th Century French Abstract Walnut Sculpture in the Style of Sonia Delaunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Industrial abstract sculptural made of hand crafted Metal and Walnut in the Style of Sonia Delaunay, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is particularized w...
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French Industrial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Carved Teak Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This early 20th-century hand-carved teak sculpture has a gorgeous patina and wood grain, showing off its rich character. Set on a metal stand, it’s a timeless piece that blends rusti...
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Rustic Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sculptural Wine / Magazine Rack in Cast Iron, French Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a fine decorative wine / magazine holder in cast iron. Made in France, ca 1930s. Beautiful lines perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor. "There is no style...
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French Brutalist Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Crystal and Metal Wrapped Palm Tree Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 14 1/2 in W: 11 1/2 in D: 10 in This rare and captivating piece of early 20th-century design, this antique crystal and metal-wrapped palm tree exudes the timeless s...
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French Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Crystal, Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Phallic Lingam Stone
Located in New York, NY
Century old stone from Sumatra. We have a collection of twelve. They look fabulous placed in a group as a sculpture. The price and images reflect the one shown. Used as a healing sto...
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Indonesian Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze King Umberto Visiting Cholera Hospital Naples 1884 Dish Wall Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bronze King Umberto Visiting Cholera Hospital Naples 1884 Dish Wall Plaque. Item features fine cast bronze relief, remarkable details, banner reads, "Visita Di S.M. Umberto I...
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Unknown Renaissance Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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