Onyx Figurative Sculptures

Beautiful brutalist sailboat sculpture of patinated brass sheets and copper wire on a white quartz base. Great movement is evoked in the sails at th...

A very rare and whimsical pair of cold painted Vienna bronze Kewpies. We have sold many Vienna bronzes in our over 40 years of dealing in them, but we must say, these are very unusua...

This finely cast bronze depicts a very young boy jockey standing with his original (yes original) crop. The crop has the same coloration as the boy's body. It was originally attached...

French Art Deco sculpture by Jean de Roncourt, France, 1920s, titled "Hunter with Spear." Rare in this patina. This stunning work is crafted from spelter with a bronze spear, and res...

French Art Deco sculpture by Demetre CHIPARUS (1886-1947), France, 1920s. Named "Echo". There are two versions of the Echo sculpture by Demeter Chiparus. One with bare chest and one ...

A striking French Art Deco sculpture of a man by Campbell, created in France ca.1920. Crafted from spelter, marble, and onyx, this impressive piece showcases the bold, dynamic style ...

Vienna cold painted bronze 'Carmen' attributed to Bergman, Brilliantly enameled, of a gypsy girl with tambourine standing on a oriental rug, mount...

Signed brass sea gull sculpture by Curtis Jere. C Jere’ works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler...

A stunning antique French art nouveau bronze sculpture of the personification of night (La Nuit) (woman sitting on a moon with a star crown) by Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1934), sig...

Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the likes of aztec warrior deities. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes t...

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

A brass female dancer sculpture and green onyx marble base vide-poche catchall, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Sculpture's head is resin and body with a gold overlay on b...

Antique Egyptian Brass Sphinx on Onyx Base.

Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of ten carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in Italy ...

A fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful woman wearing a loose fitted figure hugging dress and high heels holding a riding whip, with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed Bruno Zach ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 45 cm Condition: Very fine Original Condition with slight signs of wear Circa: 1925 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref: Art Deco Sculpture by Victor Arwas Page no. 224 SKU: 261 ABOUT Zach Whip Girl Zach Whip Girl – Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891 – 1945) – Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze and ivory. He depicted both the healthy outdoor pursuits, and also the dream mistresses of the demi monde...

French Art Deco sculpture, France, 1920s. "Lumberjack". Spelter, marble & onyx. Measures: width : 27.5"(70cm), height : 22"(56cm), depth : 8.8"(22.5cm). Weight : 27.5 kgs. Some bites...

An early 20th century Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzl of a nude dancer in an elegant pose. Set over original onyx base and signed to bronze. Dimensions: H 33cm W 9cm D ...

French Art Deco Sculpture "Pierrot", France, 1920s. This charming Art Deco sculpture, depicting "Pierrot", dates from the 1920s and showcases the elegance of French art. Made of spel...

Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of sixteen carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in It...

An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...

French Art Deco sculpture by Limousin, France, 1920s. Young girl & partridge. The girl is holding a bag full of snails on her back. .Spelter, onyx and marble. Width : 22.8"(58cm), He...

A tall original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a semi-nude, female dancer holding a bow with arrow. The striped cloth which drapes dramatically around the woman's body creates an interesting dialogue and complement to the graceful position of her arms and the movement it creates. The entirety resting on the original onyx base is accented by a touch of gold plated decoration on the statue's earrings, pearls, arm bracelets...

An impressive 34 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp is P. Sega , France and features a young lady holding aloft a foliage. Kneeling on an onyx base...

Wonderful signed patina bronze sculpture by Juan Clara Ayats on an onyx base of two girls playing with a chair, Spanish artist (1875-1958).   

French Art Deco Walkyrie sculpture by Henri MOLINS-BALLESTE, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and onyx. Width : 21.3"(54cm), Height : 14"(35.7cm), Depth: 5.1"(13cm). Engraved "Balles...

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 ....

Art Deco gilt bronze and onyx figure of a dancer by Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 31cm, width 17cm, depth 20cm Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), a renowned Austrian sculptor and cerami...

Sign: Lorenz Josef (Austria, 1892-1950). Sculptor, known for its dancers. Worked along with Goldscheider in Vienna. Materials: Bronxe and onyx with the original patina We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Josef Lorenzl (1 September 1892 – 15 August 1950) was an Austrian sculptor and ceramicist of the Art Deco period, the same era as Ferdinand Preiss (1882–1943) and Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947). Lorenzl was born on 1 September 1882 in Vienna, Austria and died there on 15 August 1950. Little is known about his early years, but more is known about his later life. Lorenzl started his career working at a foundry at the Vienna Arsenal where he learned the techniques of bronze casting. The Vienna Arsenal was a military storage...

Impressive Bronze Sculpture - "Imperial French Cuirassier 1804" mid 19th Century. A beautifully detailed bronze sculpture of a soldier mounted on his horse bearing the insignia of Napoleon with silver and gold gilt and polychrome patina. On an onyx base (some small losses and chips). Plate mentioning "Corazziere Imperiale Francia 1804 64/200". This piece is a limited edition and numbered 64 out of 200 made. The phrase "Corazziere Imperiale Francia 1804" appears to be Italian. It translates to "Imperial French Cuirassier 1804" in English. Cuirassiers were heavy cavalry units in European armies, and "Imperial French Cuirassier" refers to a specific type of cavalryman serving in the French Imperial Army during the Napoleonic era, particularly around the year 1804 when Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of the French. The Imperial Guard...

Guiraud-Rivière 1881-1947 A tall, exquisite, original French Art Deco sculpture in silvered bronze with parcel gilt accents. This largest rendition of the sculpture is truly a rarit...

This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from France, Circa 1900. These young and playful my...

Exquisitely stylish Art Deco Figure portraying two young ladies in a musical and dancing theme, dressed in original Art Deco period costumes. Crafted from cold painted spelter, elegantly mounted on a multi-coloured marble...

Beautiful Pair of Grand-Tour Style Polished Onyx Obelisks 5x5x19h

A fine French bronze sculpture of the Greek figure 'Chysis'. By Andrée Guerval - a pseudonym for Raymonde Guerbe (1894 - 1995). Guerbe was both the student and wife of the famous Fr...

Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of sixteen carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in It...

"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated and cold painted bronze and ivory on onyx and marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Mas...

A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880. The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...

Whimsical sculpture by Ron Lee circa 1970's , feauturing a clown on a thighrope sitting on solid onyx base, with an enameled finish on the umbrella to add color.

For your consideration is this very charming Art Deco female spelter figure. The figure depicts a femal in a typical 1920's /30's fashion of the day holding two large feathers. The b...

Sculpture called "Starlight" made by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Made of patinated and enameled bronze and ivory on an onyx base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Master of Ar...

'Hoop Girl' Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Signed Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Germany, Circa 1920's We are pleased to offer the 'Hoop Girl' Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, a signed work by...

Two Italian green marble and onyx Pyramid Objects attributed to Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Martinelli Luce. The two geometric hand shaped green, white and Taupe Pyramids are Orga...

Charming patinated bronze centerpiece representing a young woman kneeling playing the flute in front of a snake. The snake charmer and the snake are fixed on an onyx base Sculpture ...

Beautiful desk accessory for the fox hunter. Austrian/Vienna cold painted bronze fox hunter on his horse with his three hounds. Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excel...

R. Lullier (pseudonym of D.H. Chiparus) Sculpture circa 1920 of "The Reader and her Greyhound" mantle sculpture. This is a bronze patinated spelter...

This rare and extremely well executed bronze statue was done by the highly renowned French artist Marcel Andre Bouraine in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. This bronze is kno...

An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the austrian sculpture Joesef Lorenzl. The striker wand is miss...

For your consideration is this very attractive and original Art Deco cold painted Spelter figurine of a swimmer, holding a large plume in her outstret...

Vintage fruit bowl with fruit and eggs, made of onyx marble, finished with brass, nice decoration from the second half of the 20th century. Included in the set are 2 apples, a pear ...

For your consideration is this original Art Deco spelter figure depicting a young women in fashion of the day, wearing slacks and top and what ...

1960s Brass Ship Sculpture On Onyx Stone Base Polished brass sails evoke a crisp movement of a ship through the water Signed DeMott (John DeMott) Nautical, Sailing, Sailboat

This is a solid bronze figurine of a dancing lady called Hoop Girl after D H Chiparus, on an Onyx base, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1925 to 1935. ...

Art Deco bronze and onyx African hunting sculpture. Measures: Width 71 cm. Height 34 cm. Depth 12 cm. Weight 15 kg.

A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst of a graceful movement, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Veronica – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

A fabulous early 20th Century cold painted bronze figure of a female Art Deco beauty in a running pose holding a large harvest of grapes under her arm, with fine colour and excellent...

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a dancer holding a garland of flowers in her arms, raised on a circular stepped onyx and marble...

Beautiful Art Deco *84 silver sculpture depicting a girl holding a frog; it stands on an alluring green onyx base. Made by Eugene Wagner (German 1871-194...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

This Demétre Chiparus gilt bronze sculpture is a charming representation of movement and grace. It depicts a hoop girl dancer elegantly twirling her hoop around her body. The sculptu...

Pair of Neoclassical style column ornaments made of marble and onyx, along with a malachite sphere on top of each piece, while also having a small amethyst on the bottom base. Made i...

Ormolu and onyx figure of a dancer by Josef Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 25.5cm, width 12cm, depth 7cm Josef Lorenzl (Austrian. 1892-1950) wonderfully designed and crafted this ...