Brass Figural Sculpture on Black Marble Base after Artist Jean Arp

A substantial ceramic female figurative sculpture on marble base, circa mid-20th century. Female figure is ceramic with a black finish, sitting in flexible position, on a dark green ...

A substantial surrealist bronze female sculpture on marble base, circa 20th century. An interesting sculpture piece, perhaps for a library, office, f...

A beautiful and substantial Italian pink and white marble Obelisk, in the modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is predominantly pink and wh...

A beautiful and rare pair of brass birds on black marble bases, decorative objects or bookends, Art Deco period, circa early to mid-20th century. A modern set each with a brass bird ...

A pair of patinated guard dogs for your books. Marble base steadies the books, so dogs appear to be jumping, rather than pressing against the books. A compliment to any bookshelf.  

Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...

A very good quality decorative midcentury large reclining nude brass figural sculpture on cast, thick, beveled aluminum base, inspired by the icon...

Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...