Onyx Figurative Sculptures

The "Espana Aux Boules" Dancer Sculpture , by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, captures the essence of a moment with its captivating beauty and graceful form. Crafted in France...

Period Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzo (1852-1950) of a beautiful ballerina seated with a pleasant gaze, in traditional outfit of tutu and tying her pointe shoes in prepar...

An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of an energetic dancer with a pair of cymbals. The bronze study beautifully hand painted by Crejo with a floral pa...

"Amelie" by Josef Lorenzl & Crejo An enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer in an energetic pose wearing an attractive dress hand painted with...

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...

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

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, elega...

Pair of bookends representing seated orientals, wrapped in their scarves. Figures in silver-plated metal, on an onyx base Good general condition, tiny chips to the marble Height 1...

French Art Deco sculpture by Salvatore Melani, France, late 1920s. "Lady with a lamb". Spelter, marble & onyx. Height: 8.5"(21.5cm), Width:17.65"(45cm), Depth: 5.3"(13.5cm). Signed "...

A lovely art deco sculpture, depicting a young lady playing with her cat. Cast in cold painted spelter, mounted on marble and onyx base. All in very good, vintage condition. Attribu...

An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted giltand enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The...

French Art Deco Walkyrie sculpture by Henri MOLINS-BALLESTE, France, ca.1925. Spelter, marble and onyx. Width : 21.3"(54cm), Height : 14"(35.7cm), Depth: 5.1"(13cm). Engraved "Balles...

An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted giltand enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The...

Leon Salat Dancing Lady on Onyx Base Signed, Early 20th Century

French Art Deco sculpture, France, ca.1925. "Lumberjack". Spelter, marble & onyx. Measures: width : 27.5"(70cm), height : 22"(56cm), depth : 8.8"(22.5cm). Weight : 27.5 kgs. Some bit...

This materially stunning and elegant Art Deco Sculpture of a Woman Walking Borzois was created by the artist Georges Gori for the Company Etling in Paris France, Circa 1925 Features a tiered Black Marble and Onyx base, with remarkably beautiful geometric inlays creating a dynamic and rewarding support for this elegant multi-figure Gilt Metal and Bone sculpture with hand-painted elements. In the center of the composition stands a female figure holding the leads of two Borzois, also known as Russian...

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...

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

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 ...

French Art Deco sculpture, France, 1920s. "Pierrot". Spelter and onyx. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Width : 8.7"(22cm), Depth : 4.5"(11.5cm). Very good condition

French Art Deco sculpture by Jean de Roncourt, France, 1920s. "Hunter with Spear". Spelter, bronze (spear) and onyx. The patina shows signs of time, a small repair on a upper edge (s...

French Art Deco man sculpture, France, circa 1925. Spelter, marble & onyx. Width : 21.25"(54cm), Height : 18"(45.5cm), Depth : 15"(38cm). Weight : 21.2 kgs. S...

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...

French Art Deco sculpture, France, 1920s. Young girl & partridge. Spelter, onyx and marble. Width : 22.8"(58cm), Height : 8.3"(21cm), Depth : 4.7"(12cm). Slight traces of age on pati...

In 1928 Max Le Verrier created his famous CLARTÉ, a woman with a lighted glass ball, the main work of his career as a sculptor. In fact, the needed several live models: one for the ...

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...

Antique Egyptian Brass Sphinx on Onyx Base.

Fine quality Italian bronze Roman chariot sculpture on onyx base.

Rare, full size example of this piece. Isidore De Rudder (1855 - 1943) was active/lived in Belgium.

"Charlotte" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young woman holding an energetic pose lifting her shawl which is wrapped around her midriff. The bronze figure with excellent colour and very fine hand chased surface detail, raised on a green onyx base and signed Lorenzl. Additional information Height: 46 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1930 Materials: Bronze & Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 220 ABOUT Lorenzl Charlotte Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Charlotte – 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...

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...

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

Striking early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a young woman in stretched pose with her arms above her wearing only a pair of high heel...

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. ...

Impressive Austrian cold painted silver bronze figure of a naked Art Deco lady in a questioning pose with one hand out, signed Adolph and raised on a tall cy...

An excellent early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty sat upon some steps clutching her leg. The surface with good colour and fine hand finished detai...

A large and impressive early 20th century Austrian Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful young dancer in period costume holding an elegant pose. The bronze with very fine cold painted colours and good surface detail, raised on an onyx base and signed Lorenzl Additional information Height: 67 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1930 Materials: Cold Painted Bronze Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 About Lorenzl Art Deco Dancer Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Art Deco Dancer – 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...

Lady figure in polychrome and gold fonte d'art with head and hands made in ivory (NOT IVORY) Base made of Belgian marble and onyx This piece is signed on the base by "Menneville" It ...

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...

Elegant art deco sculpture by Johann Wolfgang Elischer (Austria 1891-1966). Made in colored bronze with an onyx base. Art Deco circa 1920s and signed in the bronze base. Wear cons...

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...

"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...

20th century Bruno Zach bronze sculpture on Onyx Tray Marked "Zach" - Bruno Zach was an Austrian art deco sculptor in the 1920s Circa 1920s Measur...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 . The figurine is beautifull...

Young Art Deco dancer made of gilded and cold-painted bronze in exotic costume, kneeling on one knee, holding a book in front of the other, upright leg, looking to the side with her ...

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...

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...

Theater actor in gilded bronze signed Greil on onyx base.

We always are on the lookout for these great adult toys in bronze. This is indeed one of the best. This beautiful woman in a graceful pose has the added bonu...

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

For those who are wanting sculpture of any Shakespeare characters, we have that here for you. We know it is the head of King Richard III being held by an...

Bronze with double brown and dark green patina of a young woman with a boyish cut hiding her nudity behind a sheaf of wheat, and sitting next to a lamb The brown onyx base is signed ...