Plaster Figurative Sculptures

A really lovely French, Art Deco bust of very high quality. She's lifesize and shows the profile of a young Parisian woman with a victory roll hairstyle she excludes glamour. She's m...

Modern black & white sculpture of a Knelling tribal Tattooed African Queen Purchased in France, in the 1960s Unsigned A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status. The sculpture of the kneeling nude has both arms raised with her hands clasped behind her head. The left leg is raised, the right is resting. At the time of posting we have a similar work Item Reference LU2592329803792 Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work: Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma. Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection. Symbol circle tattoo The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection. Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love. Symbol Cross tattoo The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life. Symbol: Fan tattoo The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity Symbol: Flower tattoo The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people. Symbol: Lightning bolt tattoo lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment. Symbol: Star tattoo ?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance. Symbol: Sun tattoo Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth. Symbol : Triangle tattoo Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth. Symbol : Wooden Comb...

In this listing you will find a striking Modernist Female nude sculpture in plaster by a reknown Yugoslav artist Radeta Stankovic. It features a standing female figure with her arms ...

1970s Magritte style bowler hat sculpture, Whimsical, lacquered plaster model of a iconic surrealist focal point. Unmarked.   

Nude. Original Plaster Sculpture. Large, powerful, languid brutalist figure. Circa 1980. Frank Van Der Loo (B.1956) Netherlands.

This brutalist Mid-Century Modern sculpture in the style of the Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz stands at 19.5" tall. The solid sculpture is made of gypsum with a painted copper ext...

A striking plaster model of a classical male head, rendered with expressive movement and dramatic character. The face is captured mid-expression, mouth open as if in a cry or exclama...

Very cool sculpture by Yves Bodiou, France -1982, possibly original model for a bronze sculpture. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...

Sculpture in classical style, probably referring to an ancient Greek model from the 4th century. Professional academic sculpture, made entirely by hand by professional craftsmen. A...

a lovely shop display mannequin, 1950's ...

Plaster Figure of the Doryphoros of Polykleitos, Early 20th Century Cast of 5th century Classical Greek sculpture Description: A splendid plaster model of the Doryphoros or ‘spear-b...

Unique and powerful, this large plaster maquette for a major monument memorializing the dead, perhaps soldiers lost in World War I, features a trio of Art Deco angels...

A striking and enigmatic collection of four plaster sculptures, crafted in the Netherlands during the 1970s. Each figure, with its abstract, crouching form, evokes a sense of raw emo...

Dressed in the fashion of the day is this Superb 1930's Art Deco large female figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is NOT a modern reproduction . A lovely lad...

An English, late XX Century plaster sculpture on painted wooden plinth.

Superb 1930s Art Deco large female nude figure made from underwired plaster, Totally authentic. This is NOT a modern reproduction . A lovely lady who...

Amazing pair of 19th century French "Personnages", fisherman and his companion.

LES FILS D'EMILE DEYROLLE, PARIS. Extremely rare set of four 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, ANATOMIE VEGETALE, beautifully ...

Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn B...

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cast Plaster Red Tropical Parrot Macaw Large 29" Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 14" W x 16" D.

An academic cast. Above the plaster base, by means of a wooden support, the cast of the head of a Roman woman is set. Cast for the teaching drawing in the academy. Italy circa 1890.

This statue depicts Joseph holding the Child Jesus, inspired by 19th-century religious sculptures popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. At that time, the renowned Maison Raffl in P...

Pierre Auguste Renoir French, 1841-1919 La Petite Laveuse or L'Eau de la Petite Laveuse Accroupie Inscribed Renoir at the base Patinated plaster Height 13 3/8 inches (34 cm) Conditi...

Pair of 1987 David Fisher “Mysterious I & II” Sculptures for Austin Productions An iconic pair of Postmodern figurative bust sculptures titled “Mysterious I” and “Mysterious II,...

Probably Munich, signed and dated 1900 An exceptionally rare and highly unusual life-size Jugendstil figure, signed and dated 1900. With a height of 140 cm, the monumental scale alo...

Italian Modern Foot Statue in light withe and beige plaster, 1970s This is not just a foot this is a piece of art, the statue is create as a stamp or tech...

Over the fruitwooden black painted base is set the plaster cast of the head of Menelao, II d.C from a Hellenistic bronze. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1890.

This Swedish decorative figurine in the shape of a standing woman is made of white plaster and made in the first half of the 20th century. Good vintage condition, few signs of age ...

An anatomical plaster sculpture with traces of gilding, depicting a flayed man sitting on a cubic base, in a position with the torso inclined and the arms supporting the head. Reference to a work by the French sculptor Pierre Puget...

GUSTAVE GILLOT. Lady with Greyhound”. Art Deco Statue in Plaster. Signed. Around 1925-30. Original piece in perfect condition, cleaned and dusted using professional methods. THE GOLDEN AGE OF ART DECO SCULPTURE: GUSTAVE GILLOT (1888-1965) A student of Paul Landowski (1877-1941), he appeared at the Salon Des Arts Décoratifs in 1913. He also collaborated with Paul Follot (1877-1941) in the Art Deco Workshop of the Department Stores Pomone / Le Bon Marché, Paris. Recognized very early for his mastery of bronze, he is equally renowned for his plaster and cracked animal ceramics...

A striking tribute to the enduring beauty of classical antiquity, this vintage plaster bust depicts a noble Roman warrior with a commanding presence and refined sculptural detail. In...

Very elegant Musées Royaux du Cinquantenaire Bruxelles atelier de moulage plaster cast of a woman's left hand, early 20th century. Decorative piece ready for 'hanging out' or just '...

Pair Bust Depicting Summer & Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques . 19th century resin & reconstituted busts of ladies depicting summer and spring from Harrods Store, London. Made after the original pair by Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) in the Manner of Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse Realized in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, the Drapery in Cashemire Onyx - Marbre and were sold at Christies for GBP 241,250 christies Decorative Arts Europe London 29 April 2010 Lot 100 The pair we have of tall busts two smiling females faces with hair gathered in a tight chignon, the forehead encircled with a flowered garland falling down on the shoulder mixed with wheat and fields flowers. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly hills West Hollywood Melrose ave La Cienega Blvd. Architectural Decorative...

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus This is an old piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with an old gilt finish It is in generally good condition with an aged finish The bracket is 5 ...

Over the wooden black painted base is set a cast of Eleonora D’Aragona head. Copy of the marble sculpture by Laurana. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1880.

Large scale fruit bowl sculpture by American artist Stephen Robin. Robin's work spans decades and has been featured in many public spaces. This sizable sculpture is a statement piece...

Table sculpture of Discobolus with a dynamic, classical‑style figure of a discus thrower, circa 1950s. The athlete is captured in the split‑second coil before release, his entire bod...

Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...

An internal and external model of the small pelvis of the male genitalia. Made by Somso in Somsoplast with a hand-painted finish. The model has excellent detailing and can be split...

Above the painted black wooden base and a column of red Verona marble is the lava and scagliola powder cast of the head of the young Centaur Ferrets. The original is in Rome, in the ...

This monumental and arresting vintage abstract tall life-size floor sculpture is a mixed-media of plaster of pairs over molded fiberglass with red rub paint. It rotates and pivots fr...

Sculpture / Bust of Eros - God of Love, in bronzed plaster. France, early 20th century. A copy of a bronze statue of Eros stringing his bow, in the British Museums collection. Nice...

In this listing you will find a stunning avantgarde hand-painted sculpture in plaster. The sculpture depicts a child with the hollow chest, which is painted in the manner of Frida Ka...

Marta Minujín, Transformational Sculpture 1982s This Beautiful oiece is in very good conditions! Measuremetns 21 centimetrs Height 22 centime...

Whimsical French pantomime pierrot head or bust sculpture mounted on a stand by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). One of several Ira created from pain...

This plaster statue is made by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. The sculpture is signed and dated 1996. It is a unique piece. It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his fa...

Discover the enchanting allure of this exquisite pair of 20th Century French plaster sculptures, depicting two graceful mermaids. Each piece captures the ethereal beauty and elegance...

This strong, placid visage of a young man, eyes closed and hair flowing, was sculpted by John Lundqvist, sometimes compared to Carl Milles, who was Sweden's leading sculptor in the e...

This striking vintage plaster head sculpture exemplifies the refined simplicity and expressive restraint associated with mid-century modern figur...

This striking monumental Afghan Hound sculpture captures the elegant silhouette and regal poise of the breed with a bold, avant-garde flair. Rendered in heavy ceramic with an incredi...

Created circa 1915 this work in bronzed plaster is from the school of art dealing with the diminishing culture of Native Americans as witnessed by European schooled painters and scul...

An early 20th century French art deco patinated plaster sculpture of Sisyphus and the boulder, marked ‘RIBB 137’. Inspired by Greek mythology, this decorative statue sees Sisyphus, t...

This is a tall antique female figure. An Austrian, bronzed plaster statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Graceful milk maid figure, accompanied by an inquisitive...

Grand Tour statue of Pharaoh Hatshepsut after the ancient model. Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt and was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, the first being Sobekneferu. The authentic ancient sculpture of Hatshepsut is located in Deir el-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt. Cast painted plaster. Provenance: The Collection of Charles de Beistegui, Château de Groussay. Charles de Beistegui (1894-1970), an enigmatic interior decorator whose passport was Spanish and whose wealth came from his family’s Mexican silver mines. Beistegui to indulge himself in the homes he decorated, such as his Chateau de Groussay...

This anatomical écorché model of the human legs dates from circa 1940–1950 and originates from a plaster workshop in Brussels, a center long associated with the production of academic anatomical casts...

A round colorful plaster wall relief of four putti. This beautiful religious artwork comes from an old monastery. Diameter 20.8" - 53 cm. Depth 4.3" - 11 cm.

Vintage plaster sculpture depicting a seated woman with her dog, likely from the Art Deco period. The piece features clean lines and a simple, elegant composition typical of the era....

ancienne Statue de musée en plâtre polychrome vers 1900/1930. provenance ancien musée des civilisations à Bruxelles

Representing the fascination that so many French and Belgian sculptors had in the people of the colonies established by their nations in West and Central Africa, culminating in the e...

ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY PLASTER OF THE DIANA OF GABI FROM THE LOUVRE Ancient plaster with identical measurements to the original Greek marble exhibited at the Louvre. Diana of Gabi, di...