Softwood Figurative Sculptures

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...

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 ...

A rare and impressive life-sized carved wooden artist's mannequin dating to the early twentieth century, of continental origin and executed with remarkable attention to anatomical fo...

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 (...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Ryosuke Yazaki (b.1965) 🇯🇵 Hengen (Transformation) 2012 Hinoki Cypress wood and Tonoko (Fine Polishing Powder) 43 cm high 13 cm wide 13 cm deep Signed: ‘Ryosuke’ Dated: ‘2012’ ...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

- 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...

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...

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...

Modernist figure of a duck in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in excellent vintage condition.

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...

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...

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...

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all h...

Incense Column by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 12.7 x H 43.18 cm. Materials: VG Douglas Fir. Sugihara Fine Furniture is a small furniture and interior studio based in San D...

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” ...

Striking wooden sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, in an abstract form. Pine on a teak base. The form of the sculpture follows the pine woodgrain in a beautiful way.

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...

A rare and highly decorative oversized wooden ostrich sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated designers. This exceptional XXL example was most likely produced in...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty ...

19th Century country house dinner gong figure We are proud to offer an exceptional 55-inch-tall fine figural country house dinner gong figure in the form of an oriental man which is hand carved pine with gesso detail. All section carved body, shaped bamboo legs and midsection detail with glass eyes. With long ponytail real hair detail. Wearing its original 19th century Chinese court official's winter hat made of soft black velvet and is covered with red silk fringe and hand-crafted brass and wood knob. The green colour knob on the top of the hat indicates that this hat was a Qing official's hat, and the knob is an imperial court cap knob button antique...

Standing figure with his left arm outstretched and his right arm clutching his leather strap of his knapsack. A sheep lying at his knees.

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...

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...

Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth. This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...

The four beautiful models, called Bozettis, portray the four elements fire, water, earth and air. They are of good quality and wonderfully fine carved with a love for details. For ex...

Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent) Replacement finger

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...

A finely hand-carved antique Black Forest figure depicting a bearded hunter accompanied by his loyal dog. Rich with character and exceptional craftsmanship, the sculpture captures th...

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...

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...

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...

Scale model, of Ligurian manufacture from the late 19th century, depicting a two-masted schooner. The vessel is characterized by auric masting, mainsail and counter-mainsail sails, a...

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 very decorative & large carved wood and polychrome decorated figure of an Indian Soldier, with a patterned orange turban in Scarlet and green striped robes, in a relaxed stance wit...

This very large store display was designed by Theresa Faffi, the well known French artist, for the Mac Cosmetics 'Faffi' line that was launched in ...

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

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.

Carving Wooden Sculptures An Old Man in White Custom Antique Decorative Figurines of Man Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty o...