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Period: Mid-20th Century
Material: Wood
Old Well Used Wood Ashanti Stool Hollow Cylinder Supporting Top Metal Repairs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The stool was loved by its owner, repaired in several places with decorated metal straps. It has an openwork, tiered lattice central post and four support posts. It has the older sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture "Woman with Hijab" in Thuja wood
Located in Firenze, FI
Sculpture of Islamic art expertly crafted in Thuja wood, depicting a woman wearing a hijab. The female figure is sculpted with elegant and fluid lines, expressing grace. Thuja wood,...
Category
1960s French Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Classic Wood Ashanti Fante Stool with Supporting Leopard Mid-20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Created in the early to mid-20th century, by an anonymous artist of the Akan people of Ghana, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante).
What separates this stool from the standard ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Haguenauer Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer art deco sculpture.
mother with child.
solid bronze and ebonized wood.
Sealed atelier Haguenauer.
Viennese session wHw.
patinated bronze base and wooden top.
The woman is copper colored.
original patina.
Only minor signs of use.
Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style.
Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Wood Oriental Sculpture Fisherman and Fish, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting a fisherman with fish, of good quality. Sculpture made from a single wooden blo...
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1950s German Wooden and Glass Globe
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey through time and geography with this 1950s German Wooden and Glass Globe. Crafted to perfection, the globe encapsulates the world in a stunning representation of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Neapolitan Italian Carved Wood Sculpture "The Finger" 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1537 Neapolitan hand carved wood sculpture "the Finger"
Beautiful detailed carving
Category
1960s Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Oceanic Carved Wood Figure Of Two Lovers
Located in Germantown, MD
Oceanic Carved Wood Figure Of Two Lovers 43" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Gaetano Pompa Mid-Century Cast and Gilt Bronze, Winged Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and fantastic example of Italian mid-century Art by Gaetano Pompa (Italy, 1933-1998). Signed and dated Roma 1966 on the back of one wing. Hollow cast with gilt finish an...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Chinese Wood Carved Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent vintage Chinese Wood Carved Kwan Yin Statuary has intricate carving works. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin sitting under the tree and holding a flower i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden
By Paul Kedelv
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Toy Old Pond Boat Wood Sailboat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Boat Pond Yacht
14.88 x 17 tall x 3.75
Original vintage condition unrestored presentation.
See images provided.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Mid 20th Century Carved Wood Sculpture Statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo
Located in Charlotte, NC
A wood carved sculpture depicting a seated Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. Unsigned, artist unknown. Carved from a solid piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
7 Piece Lot Italian Carved Stone Fruit in Glass Bowl Grapes Banana Orange Apple
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking set of 7 pieces of carved stone fruit with a wonderful realistic look that would make any décor colorful and classy. There are some imperfections on these pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
20th Century Exotic Wood Warrior with Horse Oriental Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting a warrior on horseback and a character (behind him), of good quality. Sculpture...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Weightlifter Hagenauer Mid-Century / Art Deco Sculpture, Austria, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Vintage liftweight sculpture.
Weightlifter Hagenauer mid-century / Art Deco Sculpture - Austria 1930
Franz Hagenauer sculpture of a weightlifte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Cambodian Carved Wood Princess Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-660 hand carved hardwood Cambodian princess.
Category
1930s Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Marcello Fantoni Copper Sculpture "Still Life"
Located in Hanover, MA
Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915 - 2011) Brutalist Copper Sculpture, "Still Life",
Signed on base “Fantoni Firenze” “Raymor”
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
20th Century Wooden Carved Eight Immortals Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
The Eight Immortals are the eight immortals in Taoism, representing eight different groups of people, men, women, old and young, poor, lowly, rich and noble.
Since the Eight Immortals are mortals who have attained Taoism, their personalities are closer to those of the common people. Recently, they have become very important
representatives of the immortals in Taoism. The Eight Immortals are Tieguai Li, Zhong Liquan, Lan Caihe, Zhang Guolao, He Xiangu, Lu Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu.
They are well known in Chinese folks.
Size: 11in H x 4in W x 3.5in D each
Origin: China
Circa: 1950's
Material: Boxwood
Condition: Original condition, hand made and hand carved, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Hand Painted Plaster Baby Jesus in a Wooden Cradle
Located in London, GB
Hand painted plaster baby Jesus in a wooden cradle. Probably European. Measuring length 36 cm / 14.17 inches by width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches, and height 17.5 cm / 6.88 inches. There ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina.
This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950,
The wood is olive wood.
Signed Falcon Spain...
Category
1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Elegant 1950s French Wooden Male Torso: Sculpted Solid Wood Craftsmanship
Located in Madrid, ES
Step into the sophistication of 1950s French artistry with this elegant wooden male torso. Sculpted from solid wood, this piece stands as a testament...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Bust of Child Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage sculpted bust of young man. Beautiful wood grain detail with lots of carving expertise. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Three Mid-20th Century Stone's Patinated Wood Statues of Chinese Figures
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Three hand-carved wood chinese figures with a patina that makes them look like stone in good conditions with just signs of age. The finish applied to the wood that mimics the appeara...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
F.Parpan : "La Charogne", Original plaster - Worshop sale Provenance, 1949
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ferdinand PARPAN (1902-2004, France) : « La charogne*» (1949)
Original plaster on wood base - Unique piece
Studio plaster Inspired by Charles Baudelaire's poem ('Une Charogne')
Pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Art Deco Balinese Indonesia Wood Carved Women Lady Statue Bali, Mid 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely carved statue. Balinese style. Very well made. Very nice shaped.
Additional information:
Material: Wood / Bamboo
Type: Statues
Region of Origin: India/Indonesia
Period: 20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Large Angel Wooden Wing
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
An Indian angel lost a wing... and I picked it up for Christmas time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wooden Slab of Bearded Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Outstanding vintage Boho hand carved wooden relief. A handsome composition of a bearded man. Signed on the bottom right. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Sculpture of Nude Female in Hand-Carved Wood, 1940s Scandinavia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally well-made hand carved/turned sculpture of nude your female. Its made from either birch or maple and from one piece. The alluring female posses naturally and is resting ...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Vintage Boho Ebony Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho carved ebony wood sculpture. A chic bust of man with stylized braids. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Bronze Tribal Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic bronze Brutalist tribal sculpture. A depiction of a tribal king. Rough hewn and signs of the hand work. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Wood Oriental Dancer Indonesian Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Indonesian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting an oriental dancer of excellent quality. Sculpture made from a...
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modernist Madonna in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Modernist Madonna in Carved Wood 1950s.
A beautiful modernist madonna in carved wood with a very abstract quality to it. Wonderful details like the detailed face, the fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Vintage Tibetan or Thailand Polychromed and Giltwood Mandalay Statue
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Carved gold painted. Polychrome. Figural. 55 1/2" h x 23" w x 9" d.
Condition
Paint loss. Splits in wood. Some jewels missing. Surface scratches.
Category
1940s Asian Chinese Export Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pine Master Staircase
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative master staircase is all made of pine with small brass nais. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Located in Draper, UT
Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Table Lamp Carved in an Olive Wood Block France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the Olive wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina.
This lamp was made in France, circa 1950,
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Category
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Important African decorative heads, Benin 1960 in ebony. To bring back from a trip
Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Bronze Sculptured Statue of an Atlas - European Woodwork from 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fine wood hand carving from a tree depicting the figure of an Atlas.
European artistry of the 1960's - Artist Unknown
This beautiful piece of solid wood carved by the craftsman has been carefully transformed into a table and patted in Bronze.
The superior part that can rest on his hands can be personalized and adapted - glass table top, marble table top, or even a scale right Globe if you wish.
The topic of the "Atlas sculpture" typically refers to statues or sculptures depicting Atlas, a figure from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan condemned by Zeus to bear the weight of the heavens on his shoulders for eternity. The punishment was a consequence of Atlas leading the Titans in their war against the Olympian gods.
The most famous representation of Atlas is often depicted as a muscular man carrying the celestial sphere on his shoulders. This image has been a popular subject in art and sculpture throughout history. Here are some key points in the history of Atlas sculptures:
Ancient Greek and Roman Art: The story of Atlas has been a popular theme in ancient Greek and Roman art. Sculptors often depicted Atlas as a strong and stoic figure holding the celestial sphere. These sculptures were created in various materials, including marble and bronze.
Renaissance and Baroque Periods: The themes of classical mythology experienced a revival during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe. Artists like Michelangelo and Bernini incorporated Atlas and other mythological figures into their works. Atlas became a symbol of strength and endurance in these artistic representations.
18th and 19th Centuries: The neoclassical movement in the 18th and 19th centuries drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art. Atlas continued to be a popular subject during this period, with sculptors creating statues that emphasized the muscular and heroic qualities of the figure.
Modern and Contemporary Art: The Atlas motif has persisted into modern and contemporary art. Artists often reinterpret the theme, exploring different styles and materials. Some sculptures may be more abstract or symbolic, while others adhere closely to the traditional representation.
Public Art and Monuments: Atlas sculptures can be found in various public spaces around the world. Some cities have iconic statues of Atlas displayed...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Silver Plated Diana the Huntress Figure circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Silver Plated Diana the Huntress Figure circa 1930s
Silver plated on Bronze,
Sylized Bronze figure of a deer,
Chrome Plated Base and Stylized Backround
[ some pitting to t...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass Object Representing a Sail Boat in the style of Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s
This sculpture is made in nickel-plated brass and features a lacquered beech pedestal.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely teak sculpture by Swedish artist Johnny Mattsson.
The figurative sculpture is in a shape of a woman and is entitled "Morgon" (morning in Swedish). It is made from relief carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wooden Nude Lovers Sculpture Abstract
Located in Antwerp, BE
Embracing nude couple statue sculpture?
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Wood Sailing Ship Hagenauer Style 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in Vienna 1950 in the style of Franz Hagenauer.
This amazing sailing ship from stained o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Romer Carved Italian Figures Boat Captain Sailor
Located in Ferndale, MI
From a large collection of Romeor Italy hand carved sculptures . Fun and whimsical depictions of varied trades people , professionals , hobbyists . These three are sea faring men . T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Hand Chair in Solid Honduran Mahogany 1960s Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful golden brown Pedro Friedeberg hand chair was commissioned in the 1960s and is crafted of solid Honduran Mahogany.
In 1961 when Pedro was working with artist Mathias G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Aldo Tura design Colored Goatskin Pyramid Sculpture
By Aldo Tura
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large decorative pyramid wrapped in greenish blue dyed goatskin then covered in a glossy lacquer. Brass accents. Labeled with Aldo Tura tag.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Estate Carved Wood Figurines Upholding a Torch, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Carved Wood Figurines Upholding a Torch, Circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Mother & Child Sculpture, 1930s
By Paris Studio
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco mother & child statue by René Mercier, France, 1930s. Wood. Hand carved statue of mother & child. Height : 11.7"(29.8cm), width : 6.3"(16cm), depth : 4.1"(10.5cm).
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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