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Period: Early 20th Century
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

Marble and Glass Abstract Sculpture
Marble and Glass Abstract Sculpture
$1,616 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown-Patinated Lap Plaque by Jean & Joël Martel, 1930s
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning Brown-Patinated Lap Plaque by Jean & Joël Martel, 1930s A magnificent lap plaque with a brown patina by Jean and Joël Martel, dating from the 1930s. This delicate creation...
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Brutalist Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
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Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

Metal Patinque Boule Ball, France, c. 1920
Located in New York City, NY
Patinaed metal balls with a unique texture, welded.
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture ! I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
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Congolese Archaistic Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...
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Ghanaian Primitive Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
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Chinese Organic Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

1920s White Marble Plaque on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This large white marble plaque dates from the 1920s. It depicts a series of ballet dancers in high relief and comes mounted on a bespoke steel stand. This unusual plaque is Art Deco ...
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English Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Classic 1920s Adjustable Height Leather and Cast Iron Pommel Gym Horse
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", cast iron wheels signed and dated 1921, Hamilton Caster mfg co, perfect for home gym...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Small Figural Studio Sculpture in Silver Metal from Uruguay
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century Small Figural Studio Sculpture in Silver Metal from Uruguay Mounted on black wood stand. This piece is hand made, fun and funky! Dimensions: 11.5" H x 4" W x 3.5" D.
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Uruguayan Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Silver

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

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Ceramic

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

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Bronze

Antique Wabi Sabi Style Ball in Carved Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Ball in Carved Wood. Beautiful hand carved sabi sabi style decorative ball in solid wood. Wonderful tactile hand carved surface - great decorative piece on a...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
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Ethiopian Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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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

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Limestone

Swedish Art Deco Upasla Ekeby Art Pottery Mermaid Flower Frog by Einar Luterkort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swedish Art Deco art pottery flower frog. Designed by Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for the Upasla Ekeby. In the form of an orange glazed me...
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Swedish Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery

Scandinavian Art Deco Obelisk in Heavy Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant and simplistically constructed desk ornament or paperweight in bronze. The obelisk can be perceived as a phallic symbol, a creating force or even a symbol of the sun. Its cle...
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Scandinavian Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Italian Grand Tour Dancing Faun of Pompeii Bronze Statue Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a solid bronze statue/sculpture of "The Dancing Faun of Pompeii" that was made in Italy. This would have been bought probably a...
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Italian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
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Nigerian Other Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Dance Wand, Napa, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Napa dance wand, Nendo people, Temotu Province, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands An unusually large napa dance wand in the form of a highly stylized canoe, tapering to a point at...
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Solomon Islands Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Wool

Folk Art Wood Clothes Pin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Folk art wood clothes pin sculpture . Vintage American antique wooden clothes pin construction in over 100 opposing clothes pin design; decorative candle ring or wreath. United State...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wire

Italian futurist wall sculpture with anthropoform
Located in Milano, IT
**Futurist Sculpture: Dynamism and Movement through Wood** In the context of Italian Futurism, an artistic movement that revolutionized art and thought in the early 20th century, scu...
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Italian Futurist Vintage Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Bronze, Enamel

Bronze Looking Floor Standing Sculpture. English , Early 20th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly sculptural found object or architectural element with an ethnographical/Industrial feel to it. Although it is ceramic ( a type of stoneware ) it has a lovely metal...
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English Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Cast Stone

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.
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African Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

French Earthenware Abstract Figural Sculpture
Located in Savannah, GA
A French yellow glazed earthenware abstract figural nude sculpture, early 20th Century. 7 by 4 ½ by 5 ½ inches tall
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French Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Earthenware

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

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Bronze

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

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Plaster

Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the t...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Silver Metal Naval Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver metal naval picture frame. Antique and handsomely charming unique standing picture frame of nautical design consisting of and anchor, paddles and chain surrounding a s...
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Italian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron, in good condition. Trade sign, with a weathered finish. Minor fading, due to age. W...
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French Industrial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

1930s Japanese vintage rusty large tin can, wabi sabi decor art piece sculpture
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Vintage extra large-size rusty tin can storage - 35.43 inches (90cm) in height. The product from circa 1930s, early Showa period. The rust, dent & the patina give nice a wabi sabi t...
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Japanese Industrial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Iron, Tin

Set of Six Iron Greek Key Fragments
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six early 20th century American cast iron architectural fragments with a Greek Key pattern, perfect for mounting on a wall, displayed on a table, or myriad other uses around...
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American Greek Revival Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

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

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Mahogany

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

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Metal

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and elongated shape. It likely belonged to an uppe...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Sculptural Vintage Drill Bit Tool Display
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century American set of 32 steel large drill bits mounted on a wood base, originally used in a workshop, but brought into...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

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

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Iron

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

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Bronze

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

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Wood, Birch

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

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing on each casing. This pair can also also be used as vases. Good condi...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Cast Iron Door Stop in the Shape of a Scottie, English 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted with exquisite detail, this English early 20th Century cast iron door stop is shaped like a charming Scottie dog, evoking a lifelike presence. The intricate design captures t...
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British Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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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

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Ceramic

Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and elongated shape. It likely belonged to an uppe...
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Elm

A deconstructed sculpture depicting a foot. Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
A deconstructed sculpture depicting a foot. The sculpture is made of burnished and patinated terracotta. The anatomy is rendered making use of a variety of basic geometric shapes suc...
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Italian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

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

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Iron

Beakhorn Stump Blacksmith Anvil
Beakhorn Stump Blacksmith Anvil
$1,650 Sale Price
50% Off
Chinese Prosperity Stone Disc, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This round stone disc originated in Shanxi province as an early 20th-century threshing wheel. Secured to a wooden axel that ran through the center, the stone was rolled across stalks...
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Chinese Minimalist Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China . The ...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

1900s Belgian Bluestone Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian Bluestone Decoration exemplifies early 20th-century European craftsmanship, carved from dense natural bluestone with a soft, time-weathered patina. Its sculptural ...
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Belgian Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
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Danish Modern Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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

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Bamboo, Natural Fiber

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

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Wood, Teak

Early 20th Century Sanggori Brass/Copper Head Ornament, Toraja People, Sulawesi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal sanggori brass or copper alloy head ornament, Toraja people, Sulawesi, Indonesia. These sinuous brass and copper alloy head pieces were worn by men at spec...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Copper, Brass

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. Great art piece. This antique panel ...
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Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
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Nigerien Tribal Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Signed by Jules Delabasse
By Jules Delabasse
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco bronze sculpture by Jules Delabasse "Putti and Maiden" on black marble base. Having intricate deco details of baby an...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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