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Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s
Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s

Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Riding atop a delightful Pink Pig Germany 1920s

By Hertwig & Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming early 20th-century German Christmas figurine Candlestick depicting a cheerful Santa gnome or elf riding atop a delightful pink pig. Beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain...

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1920s German Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Black and White Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Jack Charney
Postmodern Black and White Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Jack Charney

Postmodern Black and White Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Jack Charney

Located in Troy, MI

Unique ceramic sculpture by Jack Charney Santa Fe New Mexico circa 1990 Abstract ceramic figure with elongated limbs in a dynamic contorted form Finished with a hand-painted black s...

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1990s North American Post-Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period
Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji
Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón
Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón

Large Lladró “Native Woman” Odalisca Gres Porcelain Sculpture by Salvador Debón

By Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental vintage Lladró “Native Woman,” model 01013502 / 3502, designed by noted Lladró sculptor Salvador Debón and introduced in 1978. #5718 Standing an impressive 30.5 inches h...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark
Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark

Jean René Gauguin “Havtyren” / 'Sea Bull' Sculpture for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark

By Jean Rene Gauguin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

An impressive and large glazed ceramic sculpture titled “Havtyren” (Sea Bull) by Jean René Gauguin, created at Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, in the 1930s. This iconic work is executed in...

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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets
Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish with Seated Maiden and Twin Floral Baskets, Germany, Circa 1880 Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish with Seated Maiden and Twin Floral Basket...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950s. Hand-Painted Porcelain Oriental Woman Figure by Ronzan
1950s. Hand-Painted Porcelain Oriental Woman Figure by Ronzan

1950s. Hand-Painted Porcelain Oriental Woman Figure by Ronzan

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This elegant Ronzan porcelain figure represents the peak of mid-century Italian ceramic artistry, characterized by its refined "Orientalist" aesthetic and masterful hand-painted exec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920
Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920

Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This rare French Art Deco sculpture, titled Leda and the Swan, was created by French artist Gabriel Beauvais during the 1920s. Made of terracotta and finished with an elegant crackle...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Seven Mid-20th Century Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figures of Quan Yin
Set of Seven Mid-20th Century Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figures of Quan Yin

Set of Seven Mid-20th Century Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figures of Quan Yin

Located in Elkhart, IN

A serene grouping of seven blanc de chine figures depicting Quan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, rendered in softly modeled white porcelain. Each figure carries subtle variation ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sirene Botaniche Collection: 2026 new unique pieces, Ceramic handmade in Italy
Sirene Botaniche Collection: 2026 new unique pieces, Ceramic handmade in Italy

Sirene Botaniche Collection: 2026 new unique pieces, Ceramic handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Introducing the "Botanical Sirens" collection, a breathtaking trio of unique ceramic sculptures that blend human grace with the raw beauty of the natural world. This stunning ensembl...

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2010s Italian Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized elephant figurine features a unique cast form from the Rimini Blu series, showcasing intricate stamped incisions in varied patterns under a glossy, vibrant blue gla...

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2010s Italian Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink

German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink

By Dresden Figurine

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.

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1920s German Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's
ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

ELFRIEDE MEINDL (1926-2020) - Fine vintage folk art ceramic figure of an Atlantic fisherman on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafted details thr...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese Sponged Figure, Circa 1770
English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese Sponged Figure, Circa 1770

English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese Sponged Figure, Circa 1770

Located in Downingtown, PA

18th Century English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese-Sponged Figure English, probably Staffordshire, Circa 1760–1780 This small creamware figure of a seated cat belongs t...

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1780s English George III Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970
Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970

Modernist Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Child, France, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This modernist ceramic sculpture depicting a seated woman tenderly holding a child in her arms. The elongated proportions and stylized facial features lend the composition a strong s...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Dancing Sisters, 1930s
Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Dancing Sisters, 1930s

Royal Dux Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Dancing Sisters, 1930s

By Royal Dux

Located in Uppsala , SE

This is a porcelain figurine by Royal Dux, depicting two dancing women, often referred to as "Dancing Sisters" or "Dancing Ladies". This figural group was created by Elly Strobach K...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró “Solitude” Gres Porcelain Nude Woman with Dove Sculpture, Spain, 1990s
Lladró “Solitude” Gres Porcelain Nude Woman with Dove Sculpture, Spain, 1990s

Lladró “Solitude” Gres Porcelain Nude Woman with Dove Sculpture, Spain, 1990s

By Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and very hard to find, vintage Lladró gres porcelain sculpture titled “Solitude,” Spain, circa 1995. #5726 This beautifully modeled composition depicts a serene young wo...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female
Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female

Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female

Located in New York, NY

Exceptionally modeled terracotta bust of a female beauty in neoclassical robes set upon circular marble socle. 24 by 16 by 9 inches. Unsigned. 41 lbs.

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Sculpture of Lady with Fox Terrier by Ceramiche Mollica 1940s
Ceramic Sculpture of Lady with Fox Terrier by Ceramiche Mollica 1940s

Ceramic Sculpture of Lady with Fox Terrier by Ceramiche Mollica 1940s

By Capodimonte

Located in Milano, MI

Ceramic figurine by Ceramiche Mollica, depicting a lady with a pair of Fox Terrier dogs, made in the 1940s. Ø cm 16 Ø cm 15 h cm 30 Ceramiche Mollica represents one of the most important and long-standing manufacturers of Neapolitan ceramics. Founded in 1842 by Giovanni Mollica...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...

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1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Dodie Thayer Palm Beach Porcelain Cabbage Tureen
Dodie Thayer Palm Beach Porcelain Cabbage Tureen

Dodie Thayer Palm Beach Porcelain Cabbage Tureen

By Dodie Thayer

Located in Norwalk, CT

Dodie Thayer Palm Beach porcelain cabbage tureen, an elegant example of the artist’s iconic Lettuce Ware. Created in the distinctive sculptural form for which Thayer is celebrated, t...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rare Staffordshire Pottery Recumbent Spaniel
Rare Staffordshire Pottery Recumbent Spaniel

Rare Staffordshire Pottery Recumbent Spaniel

By Staffordshire

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Staffordshire Pottery figure which features a spaniel, recumbent. Dull gilt collar and locket. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse. Book reference ,'A-Z...

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1860s Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire Pottery Cats on Cushions, Pair of Lilac Figures, Circa 1830
Staffordshire Pottery Cats on Cushions, Pair of Lilac Figures, Circa 1830

Staffordshire Pottery Cats on Cushions, Pair of Lilac Figures, Circa 1830

Located in Downingtown, PA

Staffordshire Pottery Cats on Cushions, Pair of Lilac Figures, Circa 1820–1840 This pair of Staffordshire pottery cats is modeled recumbent with the legs tucked beneath, each restin...

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1820s English William IV Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic Figural Bird Statue attributed De Santis, Gli Etruschi, Vintage Italy
Ceramic Figural Bird Statue attributed De Santis, Gli Etruschi, Vintage Italy

Ceramic Figural Bird Statue attributed De Santis, Gli Etruschi, Vintage Italy

By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural bird statue - attributed to Ivo De Santis by Gli Etruschi, Italy. This character statue has been made in Italy, circa 1970s or older. Absolutely ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Star Wars C-3PO Golden Porcelain Sculpture  Handcrafted Collectible Figure
Star Wars C-3PO Golden Porcelain Sculpture  Handcrafted Collectible Figure

Star Wars C-3PO Golden Porcelain Sculpture Handcrafted Collectible Figure

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

C-3PO, the legendary Star Wars protocol droid, handcrafted in porcelain. C-3PO first appeared in 1977 with the release of Star Wars: A New Hope, becoming one of the saga’s most reco...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Horchow Faience Ceramic Busts Vintage Mid Century, A Pair
Italian Horchow Faience Ceramic Busts Vintage Mid Century, A Pair

Italian Horchow Faience Ceramic Busts Vintage Mid Century, A Pair

By Horchow

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage Pair of Italian Faience Ceramic Busts/Planters by Horchow. Horchow previously operated as a luxury home goods brand and was acquired by Neiman Marcus in 1988. Busts are of a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece
Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece

Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely large 20" Mid-Century Italian majolica basket of lemons topiary centerpiece. No maker's mark. Freshen up your kitchen or breakfast room with this charming hand painted arran...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs

Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs

Located in Norton, MA

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 are looking si...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s
Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

Raul Coronel Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

By Raul Coronel

Located in San Diego, CA

Ceramic bowl by Raul Coronel. Signed "Raul" noting it was made by Raul Coronel and not one of his assistants. 1960s Dimensions: 9.5" Diameter X 2.25" High No chips, cracks or repa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-style gilt plinth. Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No. 5'. Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine...

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20th Century German Rococo Revival Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Austin, TX

Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons
Mid-Century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Mid-Century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue By Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century pink and green ceramic tabletop pottery statue by Leftons. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo resting on a grassy field with their wings open. It co...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Baby Head Sculpture with Nice Patina by C. Van Wijk
Art Deco Baby Head Sculpture with Nice Patina by C. Van Wijk

Art Deco Baby Head Sculpture with Nice Patina by C. Van Wijk

Located in Tilburg, NL

Art Deco Bust Sculpture in Polychromed Clay 1930s Expressive bust sculpture with a deeply modelled child’s face set within a hooded form in clay. The dark green polychrome surface c...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Girl Half Doll Dresser Powder/ Trinket Box circa 1930
Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Girl Half Doll Dresser Powder/ Trinket Box circa 1930

Art Deco Porcelain Flapper Girl Half Doll Dresser Powder/ Trinket Box circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this extremely rare and very enchanting porcelain powder / trinket box, dating to the 1930s and sourced in France. Depicts a flapper girl stood with her com...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson

Located in Elkhart, IN

An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for Mottahedeh and produced by Vista Alegre, this sculptural floral arrangement comb...

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1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Kokin-Bina Emperor and Empress Dolls , 1800s Edo
Antique Pair of Kokin-Bina Emperor and Empress Dolls , 1800s Edo

Antique Pair of Kokin-Bina Emperor and Empress Dolls , 1800s Edo

Located in Norton, MA

This pair is an example of Kokin bina, a type of doll developed in the 1770s by the Edo (Tokyo) dollmaker Hara Shūgetsu. These are unusual because they exemplify the tastes of Kyoto....

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century
STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century

STELIO MOLA - Hand Painted Majolica Sardinian Figure - Italy - Mid 20th Century

By Mola

Located in Chatham, ON

STELIO MOLA - Vintage hand painted majolica figure of a Sardinian gentleman - medium size - featuring elaborate hand crafted and hand painted details throughout - signed on the base ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Memento Mori Skull Sculpture, Italy 17th Century
Terracotta Memento Mori Skull Sculpture, Italy 17th Century

Terracotta Memento Mori Skull Sculpture, Italy 17th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare and highly evocative European memento mori terracotta sculpture depicting a human skull resting upon a rocky outcrop, entwined with serpents and surmounted by a distinctive lock of hair. Dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, the piece is likely of German origin. Beautifully modelled and painted in naturalistic tones, the skull is rendered in warm earthy hues, contrasting with the dark green serpents that coil through and around the cranium. The rocky base is finished in rich brown tones, enhancing the sculpture's dramatic presence and symbolic depth. Memento mori, Latin for “remember that you must die,” was a powerful artistic and philosophical motif throughout Europe, serving as a reminder of the transience of earthly life and the certainty of mortality. Here, the skull embodies death, decay, and the fleeting nature of human existence, while the entwined serpents symbolise transformation, renewal, healing, and the eternal cycle of life. Together they create a compelling allegory of mortality and rebirth, where death itself becomes a gateway to regeneration. A striking and unusual example of early European memento mori art...

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Late 17th Century Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Giuseppe Armani Capodimonte Style Figurine Mother and Child Sculpture
Giuseppe Armani Capodimonte Style Figurine Mother and Child Sculpture

Giuseppe Armani Capodimonte Style Figurine Mother and Child Sculpture

By Giuseppe Armani

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Beautiful Italian porcelain figurine by Giuseppe Armani, crafted in the Capodimonte style, depicting a tender mother and child scene. The composition captures an intimate moment of m...

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Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

See-Saw "Columpio Feliz" LLadro (Retired) Spain Porcelain Sculpture w/Box C1978
See-Saw "Columpio Feliz" LLadro (Retired) Spain Porcelain Sculpture w/Box C1978

See-Saw "Columpio Feliz" LLadro (Retired) Spain Porcelain Sculpture w/Box C1978

By Lladro

Located in Incline Village, NV

Entitled "Columpio Feliz" which translates to "See-Saw", this lovely porcelain sculpture was a limited edition; hand painted and hand made porcelain issued in 1974 and retired in 199...

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1970s Spanish Other Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bull Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s
Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s

Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s

By Gräfenroda Keramik

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s. Christmas Gnome with candle holder, red top and pants, green coat. Rare collector's item, hard to find, original from the GDR era...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974
Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974

Vintage original ceramic sculpture Old Man by Bassano, Italy 1974

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage original ceramic sculpture "Old Man is a drunken" by Bassano made in Italy in the 1974. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft p...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period
Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period

Antique Pair of Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, Taisho/Showa Period

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Taisho to the early Showa period. Both are in great condition. Two cuties made by the traditional way of "Edo Kimekomi ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male
French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male

French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male

Located in Houston, TX

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

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1940s French Classical Roman Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique 5 Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, "Five Mini Boys" Late Edo Period
Antique 5 Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, "Five Mini Boys" Late Edo Period

Antique 5 Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Dolls, "Five Mini Boys" Late Edo Period

Located in Norton, MA

Antique 5 Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Dolls) standing on 5 lacquer stand, finely carved details and painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

A Large Terracotta Modernist Sculpture Man And Woman Henry Moore Insp
A Large Terracotta Modernist Sculpture Man And Woman Henry Moore Insp

A Large Terracotta Modernist Sculpture Man And Woman Henry Moore Insp

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large terracotta sculpture of a man and woman, inspired by Henry Moore. Unusual gray/bronze finish. Heavy and well crafted.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta