Figurative Sculptures

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...

Large limited edition flavia vera porcelain figurine of a woman by Giovanni Barbetta, circa 1990s. This finely formed bisque porcelain figurine is entirely handmade and hand-painted ...

Lot of three Indian terracotta processional figures. Krishnanagar, Bengal, 19th Century. Painted terracotta figures, depicting two males and one female musician...

This rare and damaged copper repoussé relief 18 people in erotic play involving French soldiers of various rank and state of undress. The artwork has a horizontal crack across the center of the scene. The relief is backed by a sold bronze...

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow green with dark olive head Italian art glass hummingbird sculpture...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned seve...

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the ...

A unique and highly decorative pair of Brutalist style swan statues in bronze both in a takeoff position. The wings are finely. Carved displaying amazing d...

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the Museum of Olympia, Greece. The original sculpture is attributed to the renowned Cla...

A fine antique limestone carving. Modeled as a Madonna. With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast. By repute ...

Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel fragment. Unique period piece with traces of its old color . Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. small losses. Measurement here below includes the wood...

Unique piece sign by the artist. The seasonal flowering of the wisteria, its scent, the pergolas to which it acts as a roof, gave the artist the inspiration for the creation of this...

Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte James Pradier (born Jean-Jacques Pradier, 1790–1852) was a Genevan-born French sculptor best known for his work in the neoclassical style, one of the primary artists of Napoleon's tomb, Les Invalides.  This exceptional 19th-century French bronze full-length portrait of a standing Napoleon Bonaparte bronze...

Uncontestably, one of the most sensuous pieces of figural porcelain ever produced in the 20th century, this piece shows Hercules resting on a rocky promontory, with one arm outstretc...

Gorgeous set of three crystal angels playing various instruments (harp, cello, horn) by Baccarat, circa 1970s. The sculptures are in very good condition...

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Stone sculpture of a four-eyed idol. A superb reproduction of a four-eyed idol in sandstone, the original of which dates back to 4000 BC. These idols were frequently used as votive ...

Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...

Jugendstil cold-painted bronze sculpture of a woman holding a palm leaf by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint Technique...

A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ. Valuable sculpture in fruit wood in almost true-to-life measurements, sculpted with art and finished with a wealth of detail...

Art Deco bronze sculpture dancer with birds by Joan Salvado Voltas. Bronze, silver patina. Portor marble and onyx base. France 1930.

Art Deco bronze sculpture of dancing nude with birds signed Matto, pseudonym of Marcel André Bouraine. Bronze with silver & gold patina, orange marble base. France 1930. Illustrat...

Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and look si...

A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, cocktail table, etc., or outdoors, a garden or patio area, pool house, pool area, etc. Piece has beautiful age patina as shown in images. Piece is a nice size. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 24.5" Height. White plaster column...

MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81 cm. H (without base) 81 c...

Precious bronze medal designed by the master sculptor Godefroid Devreese and made by Fonson & Cie in Belgium in 1939, equal to the one acquired by the British Museum in 2003, in whic...

VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...

A rare and delightful Art Deco Austrian art pottery figure of a cupid by renowned Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter and metalworker Walter Bosse (Austrian, 1904-1979) and b...

A remarkably fine example of Archaic sculpture.  A figure of a discophoros, or discus bearer, standing with his right leg forward, gripping a discus in his right hand, the left arm raised with an open palm. Described with admiration in Münzen und Medaillen's 1961 auction, "The figure is a masterpiece and illustrates with rare vividness the essence of good Etruscan sculpture...

This beautiful and whimsical retired design by Lladro artist Jose Puche is called "The Debutante" and is a pastel dream! With purple hair and snow white sk...

carved foot, Roman footwear, marble foot, ancient Roman foot, Roman foot sculpture, Foot sculpture with footwear in ancient Rome style. Sculpture valuable and highly original Materi...

Lovely Lladró 'Sweet Scent' Porcelain Girl with Flowers and a glazed finish, number 05221. Hand made in Spain. Measuring height 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches by ...

A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 12"H Good original vintage condit...

An intriguing set of 4 Spanish Wooden Molds used in shaping toile and other soft metals. A wonderful collection for any bookcase or table top. Super patin...

Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...

In the hands of Bertil Vallien, the message through glass is both visible and hidden. With a love for nature – with his daily walks in the woods and along the water – he has learned ...

20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer with a hoe, of beautiful quality. Small-sized sculpture, for antique dealers and col...

A Gilt Bronze Tibetan Representation Of A rare Green Tara Buddha Statue. Sounds like there is an item sealed inside. Gilt Bronze and Copper. Early 1...

Large Hunting Bronze Statue, The Huntsman. An impressive large vintage bronze sculpture of a huntsman and hound. The hunting hound has caught the...

This is a cold painted bronze figurine of a Turkish dancer with a Parrot, by or after Paul Philippe, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1920 ....

This is a Faun Woman Bronze Sculpture. It depicts a faun nude woman with goat legs who is lying back over a wreath made of vine branches and wit...

A very cool and well detailed solid cast brass medieval armored knight on horse sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and...

Art Deco style sculpture nude with ball by Max le Verrier. This model is called LUEUR. Patinated Art Metal on Belgian Black marble base. Jade ball. Design 1930. 
 Posthumous Cont...

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus. Narcissus is shown in a moment of self-reflection, standing in a contemplative pose. His idealized form highlights his youthful...

1970s Carved Horn Sailing Ship on Horn Base String and metal rods. - cork for tops Colors: Brown, White, Cream Sailing ship Nautical Handmade with real Horn bone, it has great detail...

Pair of table decorations, of metal, having a distressed finish, each fashioned as a leafy pineapple, set upon a classical fluted urn, on round foot and square plinth. Can be made in...

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners. Measures 3" in width, 3" in depth and 9" in height.

Art Deco bronze sculpture male torso. Bronze, dark green patina on a Portor marble base. France 1930.

Beautiful quality, turn of the century craftsmanship pendant light. This stunning bronze chandelier of practical size is in excellent condition. The top quality workmanship is unlik...

American bronze figure on horse gong down a steep incline on green oval-shaped base (later 20th Cent.recast of "Mountain Man" by Remington) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age...

Wooly Chaps, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on marble base. A variation of his most famous sculpture, The Broncho Buster, Wooly Chaps is filled with a tremendous dramatic tension and depicts a scene from the American Old West...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

Early 2000 "Pedone" (Pedestrian) a unique and very catching glass sculpture by Juan Ripolles executed in Berengo Studio glass Furnace in Murano Venice Italy. Blown glass fuchsia, yellow and dark gold. Juan Ripolles is a Spanish postwar and contemporary painter and glass artist born in 1932 His glass art works projects were mainly created at the Berengo furnace in Murano, exhibited through out the world in several private galleries and in the epical"Glass Stress" exhibition, started by the founder of Berengo Studio ,Adriano Berengo...

Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman holding her arms high above her in a stretched pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fin...

IMPORTANT SEDES SAPIENTIAE VIRGIN AND CHILD ALSO CALLED « THRONE OF WISDOM » ORIGIN: FRANCE, BURGUNDY PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY Height : 75 cm Len...

FRANZ VON STUCK (German, 1863-1928) There is a tension between the Apollonian and Dionysian in Stuck’s work. Nietzsche’s contemporary and a kindred spirit, Stuck valiantly searched f...

This beautiful young woman is a fine example of the creations of the noted French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau wo...

Mid-Century metal wall sculpture signed by artist Wiley. Beautiful design that floats majestically with easy and simplicity. The sculpture is light to the eye while complex in design...

Exquisite Bruno Zach (1891-1935) bronze of a semi-nude woman wearing a fringed wrap and holding a riding crop behind her back. Signed on the base near the right foot. The riding crop...