Stucco Figurative Sculptures

A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th century. A fragment of a larger statue, the Buddha's face...

A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century. The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front. His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind. Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle. Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Mounted on a custom black metal stand. Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region. The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...

Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic set of study hands saint sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...

The base is wheel turned wood, white laquered painted. The branch is emulated by a metal rod covered by stucco and Murano glass, black beads. Italy circa 1780.

The artist of these sculpture is Koen Muller, he lives and works in Eksaarde Belgium. He is a draughtsman, painter and sculptor. Can look back on a rich and varied oeuvre. Was and is...

Faux Marble Torso of Venus The composition female nude torso cast in the ancient Greek Style. Height 38 in. (96.52 cm.) (approx)

Important and refined oval polychrome stucco depicting the Madonna and Child. The mother and child are held in a tender embrace, and in addition to the Madonna's typical robes, two h...

Stucco sculpture depicting anatomical model of the muscular system, handmade and painted in two-tone tempera in shades of gray. The human figure, placed on a small pedestal, is chara...

Dated and numbered ('28 mai 1895 XXV') sculpture in stucco of the Venus of Milo. It is clear to see that the sculpture is composed of several parts. Beautiful patina and in good cond...

Refined and unique stucco bas-relief decorated in grisaille, with a gray background and red details. The bas-relief depicts the so-called "Triumph of Ariadne": Ariadne, daughter of t...

A bold full figure statue of a knight in armor labeled, Tomaso Gandolfo. The Knight I believe is one of The Knights Templar a medieval crusading military order of knights who lived l...

A charming figural group of Fauns sitting above a waterfall, in cast stucco with terracotta painted finish, all on a custom wood base. Mid 19th Century. Base bears an old label from ...

Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...

Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...

Cercle of Romano Alberti, dit Il Nero da Sansepolcro ( San Sepolcro, 1521-1568 ) Page Mixed media : wood core, papier mâché, stucco, polychrome and gilded Italy, around 1530-154...

One of a Kind Abstract Scagliola Sculpture – This unique abstract sculpture is meticulously handcrafted using pigmented scagliola composites, a traditional technique renowned for cr...