Softwood Figurative Sculptures

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great ba...

19TH Century artist male lay figure form This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in form and shows lots of natural age. Dimensions in inches: H 12” x W 3” x D 1.5” ...

A powerful and expressive large-scale sculpture by Erik Höglund (1932-98), one of Sweden’s most influential postwar artists. Hand-carved from solid pinewood and boldly painted, this ...

We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...

Originally mounted on the bow of a ship. Carved out of pine and originally painted. Purchased from Northeast Auctions 25 years or so ago.

Carved pine or mahogany Egyptian Pharaohs, based on the Thomas Hope Deepdene temple model. Thomas Hope pedestals, with carving, can be supplied. Please note we are currently working...

Pair of 20th-Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Sculpture Set A striking and sculptural pair of 20th-century Atlas bookends, masterfully crafted in a rich bronze-tone fi...

Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century. It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, wi...

Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.

VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...

Early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model A well modelled early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model of a rooftop corner. Showing natural age and minor lo...

One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture crafted by the renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An absolutely extraordinary, gigantic floor standing hand sculpture (...

Art Deco Female Figurative Sculpture Brass & Terazzo Base Artist Unknown "terrazzo base added to figurative sculpture" "new green felt on base" "small split near hands" "terraz...

In this listing you will find a large antique statue depicting an Egyptian mummy. It is carved in the softwood and hand-painted in Egyptian revival styl...

13" Carved pine artists articulated mannequin or lay figure of a male with carved facial features.

Extra large and extremely rare, antique sculpture of Mephistopheles from the Faust Opera. This striking and famous historical work of art depicting Mephistopheles is another one of ...

Pair of Carved Wood Putti on Carved Base from the 1700s are two naked cherubs covered only by their golden loincloths; apparently two heralding angels without wings, they stand on ti...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy. This pair of hand carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood figurative sculptures represent two standing angels...

Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...

Beautifully stylized formally dressed male figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. He was signed by EF in 1934, one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. EF generally carved solo figures from basswood or pine and mounted them on a base. He had a stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his character's clothing in plaid. Wooden Carving...

Italian wood-carved sculptures with raincoat and jacket on metal coat rack Italian hand-carved wooden sculptures hanging on the coat rack and a suitcase standing next to the coat rack. The wooden coats hang loose...

Interesting vintage piece by an unknown/unidentified Scandinavian/Danish Sculptor or Folk artist circa 1960s-70s. Full frontal male torso hand-carved/tooled from a single piece of ce...

A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...

19th Century French bronze figure of the seated Lorenzo De Medici, Duke of Urbino. Modelled in Roman armour he is sat deep in thought, he was given the nickname The Thoughtful One). ...

Amazing mixed metals and wood Brutalist Period couple sculpture. A wonderful mix of copper, brass, nails and wood that have been manipulated, cut, carved, heated, tacked, and welded ...

- A wonderful hand carved artist lay figure, English 19th Century. - The figure has a subtle understated presence, solid in structure and form, fully articulated yet missing the low...

Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...

This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...

This 19th-century French hand-carved pine statue depicts a charming scene of a drinking monk, capturing a moment of joviality and conviviality. The monk, carved with remarkable detai...

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...

A very unusual, stylized sculpture of man by a Portugese sculptor Manuel Pereira da Silva. Made of pine, 1979. A note about the artist: "Manuel Pereira da Silva was born in Portelas, in 14 de Maio Street, Vila Nova de Gaia, on 7 December 1920. In October 1928, he started his education at Cabanões primary school. After he sat the 2nd level exams, at Palhacinhas school, his father enrolled him in the Faria Guimarães Industrial School (currently Soares dos Reis Artistic Secondary School), to take the joinery course. The following year, he changed to the Drawing course. After completing his secondary school studies, he enrolled in the School of Fine Arts in Porto, in 1939. Here, he studied under the supervision of Joaquim Lopes, Acácio Lino and Rodolfo Pinto Couto, and had as colleagues Arlindo Rocha, Júlio Resende, Eduardo Tavares, Isolino Vaz, Nadir Afonso and Fernando Azevedo, some of which were part of the "Grupo dos Independentes" (Group of Independents). He received two awards: the Teixeira Lopes Award and the Soares dos Reis award. His final thesis was on Nuno Álvares Pereira, and he obtained a final mark of 18 out of 20. In 1946, he left for Paris. He spent the following two years studying at the École des Beaux-Arts, shared the experience of the great masters at the Louvre, came into contact with the new artistic trends and attended open courses, where he learned, among others, the fresco mural painting technique, which was later used in the Santa Luzia Church, in Viana do CasteloIn his workshop in Afonso de Albuquerque Street, in Vila Nova de Gaia, he produced two types of works: realist sculptures, to meet the commissions he received, and more abstract and independent-type of sculptures, which can be found in many Portuguese and African cities, for instance, Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Bolama, in Guinea – Bissau, and Luanda, in Angola. Baixo relevo de D. Pedro Pitões entre os Cruzados no Palácio da Justiça do PortoAmong the sculpture work he produced, we highlight the torsos of his friends Fernando de Araújo Lima, Adriano de Sá Figueiredo and Adelino Gomes; the monument to the Athlete (1973), erected in the Gândara Square, in Vila Nova de Gaia; the monument to the American general and statesman Ulysses Grant (1822-1847), in front of Bolama City Hall (1955); and the low relief work in Ançã stone, for the Audience Room of the 3rd Court Division of the Porto Court House, depicting D. Pedro Pitões near the Porto Cathedral summoning the crusaders to help Afonso Henriques in the conquest of Lisbon, dated 1961. Estátua de Ulysses Grant (1955)Manuel Pereira da Silva also produced a low relief in multi-coloured ceramics for the façade of a building in Luanda, dated 1960; the figure of the Lavrador (Farmer), in Gulpilhares; the fire-fighters in Avintes and Gondomar; the monument to the benefactor of Sandim, Fernando Couto; the monument in homage to furniture...

These stunning angel sculptures are sold as a pair. They were originally placed on an church altar, with one facing left and the other facing right. With their detailed facial features and sweeping wings, they are truly captivating works of art. They were designed by Daprato Statuary Company in the 1910’s. Daprato Statuary Company was founded in 1860 in Chicago by four brothers, who were statue-makers from Barga, Italy. By the 1890’s, the company had grown to be a worldwide ecclesiastical art...

A late 17th century early 18th century polychrome wooden sculpted statue of the Madonna and child. Some losses to the paint and damage but still retaining original paint.

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. Ancient-style Egyptian Dolphin...

Great German sculpture from 18th century. Finely chiselled stone pine artwork depicting a subject of sacred art, a saint resting on a cloud, under study. Sculpture for antique dealer...

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...

A beautifully stylized old rustic lady-dressed female figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable uniq...

This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...

a very elegant spanish polychromed wood santos figures with articulated hands ... pure poetry ...

A Splendid Pair of Venetian Figural Torchères Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel Of solid carved pine, waxed, blackened and beeswax-polished throughout. Each figure carved wit...

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 3 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holders + Thinking Man Sculpture. Beautifully stylized a set of figurines...

Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white unde...

Sculpture by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall. Made from plaster standing on a pine base. done around the 1950s in Sweden. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Arti...

St. Philip Neri (Florence, 1515 - Rome, 1595) moved to Rome at a very young age and would remain there for the rest of his life. He took courses in theology and philosophy at La Sapi...

Beautifully stylized an old man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valua...

This hand-carved Art Deco sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done in a softwood and depicts a stylized recling nude female holding a basket high above her head. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped base with painted inset accent squares. This could be a depiction of a woman giving...

an extraordinary piece, a very rare find this capipote/santos figure, lovely carving, wonderful soft expression on the polychromed face, bought from an Italian collector, who had it...

Egyptian Revival Bronze Alabaster Marble Bookends Pharaoh Nefertiti Sculptural An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Egyptian Revival bronze and alabaster bookends, embodying...

Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...

A very pretty Italian mid century religious triptych depicting Raphael’s Madonna of the Chair. Label on the back. Made in Italy, Florence. Measurements: Closed 12cm. Open 24cm Heigh...

This striking abstract wooden sculpture titled "FAMILJEBILD" (Family Portrait) showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of Swedish artist Jean-Maurice Steiner. Created in 2007, this pi...

Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude Unsigned - Artist Unknown "In the Style of Picasso" Vertical Grain Douglas-Fir Geometric Carving near "Hip" Nice Color and Grain Mahogany Wo...

A rare and highly expressive unique bird sculpture by Erik Höglund, executed in cut and hand-painted pine wood, Sweden, circa 1950s. This striking vertical figure embodies Höglund’s ...

A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...

Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...

Stunning large polychrome Santos carving from Spain, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint, polychrome finish and gl...

A small-sized, articulated painter's mannequin with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is crafted from carved alder wood. It features a combination of various types of joints, rangin...

Modernist figure of an ostrich or crane bird in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in good vintage condition, it’s with ...