Ceramic Figurative Sculptures

Large, decorative porcelain group, "The noble game of chess". German porcelain manufacturer. Undamaged.

Dancing porcelain (Royal Dux) hand painted perfect condition Czechoslovakian.

Amazing set of four Chinese Shiwan pottery figures depicting immortal gods or dieties. Beautifully glazed and made on a large scale with fascinating fac...

Pair of polychrome Capodimonte porcelain figurines, a man with basket of grapes and a girl with a basket of flowers, both with round gil...

Chinese porcelain figurine with a long beard and raised forehead, clad in yellow and blue robes and holding a staff that symbolizes health ...

This is a rather rare pair of porcelain figures made by Derby around 1770. The pair was called the "Boy and Girl in Turkish Costumes", numbered 63 in Derby's factory list. They depic...

Superb and extremely rare ROBJ Templar and Saracen chess set from the French Art Deco Period circa 1930. Beautiful and playful detail on the pieces. Exotic wood chess board of orig...

Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb in her arms. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 26.6 cm x Diameter...

Nadal porcelain figurine Geisha in pink dress with flowers and parasol. The Japanese Geisha has spent much time and careful attention in ord...

An impressive pair of Medici Lions fashioned after the style of Staffordshire Pottery of the late 1800's Capable of making a splendid decorative statement Circa 1960's Height 4.75 in...

Incredible LLADRO spanish natural circa 1970 sculpture in porcelain "Tahitian girl".

A beautiful sculpture of a seated woman holding a child in black polished clay, with polychrome sgraffito signed by Manuel Felguérez. The woman portrays a "ponytail" and an attire pr...

Minton Parian figure of Don Quixote's "Dorothea" by John Bell, a fine example of Parian, after a John Bell sculpture.  

On a round base is placed the nativity composed of the Holy Family with the ox and donkey, three cherubim fly to heaven. The seated Madonna and St. Joseph standing turn an adoring ga...

Ceramic Art pottery figures. His and her figure carefully crafted. Unmarked. Listed as a pair. Work is consistent with Scandinavian pottery; attributed in style to Lisa Larson. 6...

Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen. Beautifully hand painted figurine group in porcelain. Depicti...

Ceramic sculpture female figure at the Favaro and Cecchetto bath, Italy, 1937 This refined ceramic sculpture, created by Favaro and Cecchetto in the 1930s, represents a female figure...

Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Seated Diety Figures 20thC Measures- 11.75"H x 7.5"W x 5.75"D

Contemporary Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Rachel Peters, Grey Clay, In Stock. Untitled Ceramic Sculpture 205. This contemporary sculpture has been hand built from Rokk Grey Ston...

Antique Butchery Window Decoration of an Ox , Germany 1950s A vintage statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue...

Pottery exotic women sculpture.

Porcelain figurine of a woman with an umbrella. * no umbrella holder Manufactured by Zaklad Ceramiki Szlachetnej Jan Jezela in Katowice in the 1970s and 1980s. The figurine is ...

These rare objets d’art feature intricately hand-cut and painted tole foliage, gracefully shaped into classical topiary forms. Adorning each piece are delicate porcelain flowers—each...

French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Henri Bargas, France, ca.1920. The three doves. Measures: width 17.7"(45 cm), height 16.6"(42 cm), depth 8.9"(22.5 cm). Excellent+++++ conditi...

French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960), France, 1920s. A man operating a rudder. Measurements : Width : 31"(79cm), Height : 16.7"(42.5cm), Depth : 8.7"(22cm...

A very fine Art Deco pottery figure of a North American Native figure of a kneeling girl made by Van Briggle Art Pottery in the 1930’s. Van Briggle Art p...

A pair of wonderful late 19th century Staffordshire porcelain and gilt mantel figures depicting Scottish highland hunters dressed in kilts and traditional hunting dress, each with a ...

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

Originating from a private collection a vintage limited edition Royal Doulton Dancers of the World series porcelain figurine titled Polish Dancer ...

ML Elegant porcelain ceramic fruit realised circa 1980 Green and gold ceramic glazes colors Signed under the base Original French mid-century design Measures: Height ...

A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the 195...

Goebel Set of Seven Vintage Annual Angel Bells Christmas Tree Ornaments, Germany 1980s - 1990s. Rare collector's item, hard to find. This is a set of 7 pcs very nice ornaments from ...

Beautiful porcelain statue of Mary with baby Jesus on her arm. The statue is hand painted in beautiful colors. The statue is marked on the bottom with t...

Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...

Antique Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Figure of a Partial-Nude Classical Woman C1850 Measures- 15''H x 4.5''W x 4.5''D

Pair of antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback equestrian mantel figurines titled "Going to Market" and "Returning Home." They depict a pair of male and female figures...

French sculpture in terracotta of an antique female torso 1970s The torso is floating and has a kind of wall in the back for mounting. The supporting wall is attached to a small mar...

A great handmade ceramic woman bust / vase by Dorothy Kindell, circa 1940s. This piece is in good vintage condition (some minor crazing is present) and measures approcimately 4"W x 3...

Magnificent vintage Sergio Bustamante “Fish Boy” Series Fantasy Figural large-scale hand painted ceramic signed sculpture. Beautiful, repaired c...

Sculpture FUNGHI 20 by Zanellazine Ceramics Dimensions: W 19 x D 14 x H 23 cm Materials: Red clay, Brown semi-refractorie clay. About: Giovanna Zighetti, ceramist and set designer, ...

Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910. Biagioni, born in 1870, was a well known sculptor who crafted objects for resale to the European market. Money boxes (or still banks as they are called in America) were one of the more unique and more difficult items to find by this artist as most objects were basic uni-dimensional sculptered pieces. What makes it more rare is the unfortunate requirement to break and smash the bank open to get the coins out, as there was no mechanism to remove the money. The subject matter of the bank is that of a nicely dressed older lady seated in a chair reading a book. The bank is in all original condition and paint with no restoration or touch-up of any kind. This is a nice addition to any bank or toy collection, or simply to have as a "stand alone" unique item. Dimensions : 4 1/4" deep x 3 3/8" wide x 8 5/8" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys and banks, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage still banks...

French Art Deco Golfer Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard, Paris, France, ca. 1924. This elegant French Art Deco porcelain bottle, designed by Margerie and produced by Georges Basta...

Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: Child with brunette hair, dressed in typical children's clothing from around 1900 - apron and long-sleeved s...

Lenci porcelain figurine, Turin, by Helen Konig Scavini, "Mamma," 1930s Lenci porcelain figurine, Turin, designed by Helen Konig Scavini, 1930s. The pi...

Entitled "Young Bach", or the Spanish presentation "Juan Sebastian Bach"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1994 and retired the same year; manufactured by Ll...

Let's Rest by Lladró Spain Sculptor: Francisco Polope Very nice large Lladró figurine . Little Country boy ,with its Dog . Gres Porcelain not longer in...

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy. This Rose Bush is handmade in biscuit porcelain with painted copper leaves...

Porcelain sculpture depicting the mythical hero from Gotham City. Limited Series of 500 units. Batman is, along with Superman, the contemporary hero par excellence. From comics to th...

Wall plate Morbelli.

A unique hand modeled terracotta sculpture by John Sebastian Marchese. Wood base.

Great pair of massive mid-century polychrome glazed "famile jaune et verte" porcelain foo dogs, circa 1900s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown...

Folkloric ceramic nativity set decorated in Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Beautifully hand painted. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures. The figures are first handmade in clay and burned in a wood burned oven at low temperature, then painted with acrylic paint and decorated manually. Mexican folk art...

Antique 19th century Staffordshire England porcelain figurine of a Scottish girl dressed in traditional attire with plaid skirt; seated on a large shaggy...

19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...

Super cute petite pair of vintage turquoise blue ceramic foo dog sculptures, circa 1960s. These symbolic guardians present a beautiful turquoise hue along with great lines and swirls...

Antique Victorian quality large flat back Staffordshire figure having a spill vase to the centre flanked by a lady and gentleman in period clothing wit...

Javier Calleja collaborates for the second time with the Spanish company Lladró. As a result of this collaboration, they have created this sculptural piece featuring three figures fr...

A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...