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Place of Origin: American
1930s Architectural Silvered Foundry Form, Mold, Casting, Sculpture Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Industrial Foundry Form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc original paint, wonderful patina, whimsical, fantasy Art Deco design,'Emaerald City' Very sculptural, see other listings for additional Foundry molds.
Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece.
These antique foundry molds...
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Dancer 1923 Gorham Foundry by John Ramsey
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
A wonderful John Ramsey bronze sculpture of a dancing girl produced by Gorham circa 1923. The dancer poses elegantly with both arms raised, balancing on one foot over a square mound ...
Category
1920s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Ceramic Woven Sculpted Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful finished ceramic art piece. This vintage mid-century piece is unique as it is interesting. Crafted with artistry to resemble a woven finished piece, this beaut...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
David Gil for Bennington Potters Man's Face Ceramic Sculpture on Base
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Man with the Bowler Hat" sculpture by David Gil, the founder of Bennington Potters (1960s, Bennington, VT, USA).
Features a ceramic face and derby hat with round mirrored glass eye...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel
Robert Graham Bronze Figure Titled 'Kim"
By Robert Graham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Graham (1938-2008)
"Kim" 1984
signed: R. Graham
A large patinated bronze figure of a standing nude lady on a rotating pedestal.
Measures:
Height 77"
Width 14"
Depth 14"
Ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ben Shalom Bronze Figure on Lucite
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a Ben Shalom Bronze figure mounted on a lucite block
It is an abstract sculpture that was 18 out of 100 made and was done in 1987.
Category
1980s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Black Ceramic TOTEM, Center Sphere, White Crinkled Top, Tripod Legs, Hand Built
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This glazed black hand built ceramic modern TOTEM consists of a freeform open top with a middle spherical shape on tripod legs. Part of a series of Modern Totemic works.
The dark brown stoneware clay is hand formed in 3 sections which are attached before firing. The rich Black Glaze on the lower forms alternates between satin and gloss and shows the texture of the clay, while the White Glazed top reveals the artist's hand and the brown clay beneath. Several ceramic techniques are used here, slab construction, coiling and pinching...
Category
2010s Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
Category
1990s Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Spirit of the Thunderbird Bronze Statue by Chris Navarro
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Spirit of the Thunderbird bronze by Chris Navarro. Open edition. Piece features a Native American man with bird style headdress dancing on a drum. Extremely well crafter and well don...
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Man with Bowler Hat" Stoneware Sculpture by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By David Gil
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Man with the Bowler Hat" stoneware sculpture by David Gil for Bennington Pottery of Vermont, circa 1960s. The piece features a stonew...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Modern Enamelled Iron "Sunbather" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern enameled Iron "Sunbather" sculpture, Three dimensional sculpture of a topless woman with blonde hair, reminiscent of Lichtenstein. Removable from ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Matte Black Hand Built Ceramic TOTEM, "First Walk On The Moon" on Tripod Legs
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
One in a series of fully Hand Built Ceramic TOTEMS in Matte Black Underglazed Stoneware. This one, "First Walk On The Moon" has a full moon-like hollo...
Category
2010s Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Greco Roman Classical Wrestlers Oil Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
Late 20th century modernist oil painting of Greco Roman wrestlers done in the classical style. By David Loeb. Oil on handmade paper. Signed on reverse and dated 1989.
Loeb was born in 1953 and raised in Chappaqua, New York, David Loeb’s mother and her identical twin were painters, and he has been painting since childhood. He studied with Gillian Pederson-Krag at Cornell University; Reed Kay at Boston University; Louis Finkelstein, Wolf Kahn and Philip Guston at the Yale Summer School of Art and Music; and attended graduate school at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he studied with Robert Barnes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Edward Higgins Steel & Epoxy Owl Sculpture on Pedestal, Signed & Dated 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960.
Higgins was born in Gaffney, South C...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Larry Mohr ( American 1921-2013) Unusual Abstract Bronze Nude Titled “Gita”.
By Larry Mohr
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013),
"Gita" patinated bronze sculpture of a nude female, signed, titled, and having a monogram for foundry.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Carved Marble Torso by Luis R. Cuevas
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Carved white marble and green sculpture, abstract torso figure that swivels on black marble base by Luis R Cuevas. Contemporary. Born in Utuado, P...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unusual Art Deco Style Carved and Lacquered Screen, Room Divider
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco style carved and lacquered screen, room divider depicting woman swimming surrounded by dancers, amazing work, hand-carved and painted.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Crusty Yellow-Gold Ceramic TOTEM with Crescent Top, Crawl Glaze, Hand Built
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This 3-part crusty yellow-gold hand built ceramic TOTEM is a true gift from the "kiln gods", a term ceramicists often use. Here, the result was totally unpredictable and unexpected. ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Brutalist Steel and Glass Figurative Sculpture
Located in Lutz, FL
Fantastic large Mid Century Brutalist Figurative Sculpture in Steel with circular glass inserts, on a wood base. Patinated welded steel with red and yellow stained glass depicting a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique Metal Airplane Propeller Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done handmade welded in brass and metal plane sculpture, circa 1970s nice patina. We can’t read the signature.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Three-Part Hand Built Ceramic Totem, Brown and White Rectangles & Curved Crown
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This Totem has three stacking parts, a hollow brown rectangle, hollow white rectangle and a brown curved crescent crown on four small feet. The 3 parts are started as solid forms the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Weeping Willow Sculpture by Brian Bijan
By Brian Bijan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very attractive weeping willow tree sculpture by Brian Bijan. Tree is made with mixed copper and brass metal supported by a quartz stone base. Stamped 1...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal, Brass, Copper
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O'Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s.
Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia. Can be used...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Pear Sculpture by Erik Peterson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze sculpture depicting a pear with two ladybugs on the stem. Signed and numbered 12/30 along the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Charming Frog Pitcher by Arthur Court in Cast Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming frog pitcher by Arthur Court in cast aluminum with jade eyes.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Aluminum
Large Stainless Steel Minimalist Abstract Modern Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A large polished stainless steel sculpture on a black lucite base. It comes apart in 3 pieces.
Category
1970s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Three "See No, Speak No, Hear No Evil" Steampunk Heads / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique set of three "See No, Speak No, Hear No Evil" steampunk heads / sculptures by southern California artist Steve Artz, circa 1980s. The Industrial looking pieces...
Category
Late 20th Century Steampunk American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
French Art Deco Nude Dancer Sculpture by J.E. Descomps Cormier
By Joe Descomps Cormier
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous French Art Deco nude dancer sculpture by J.E. Descomps Cormier, circa 1940s. The piece is 9.5"W x 5.5"D x 19"H and sits on a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique Wooden Folk Art Male Figure, Early 20th century USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual late 19th/early 20th century antique carved wooden folk art male figure from a small fishing town on the east coast of the United States.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Riding the Waves, " Large, Joyous Art Deco Sculpture of Boy Riding Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most joyous and charming sculptures we have ever offered, this large, unique sculpture of a young boy riding a seal through the waves is a superb example of a genre of Beaux Arts & Art Deco sculpture that featured children and animals at play. Edith Parsons' "Frog Baby...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
John Miller Blue Plate Special Hamburger 2008 Blown Pop Art Glass Sculpture
By John Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Americana, Miller's work stands to bring new light and perspective to the often overlooked but ubiquitous cultural artifacts that form the American visual lexicon and lived experience. Maybe as impressive as the work itself, is the magnitude of which his creations come to life. At such an impressive scale, his process is truly spectacle to witness.
Pieces from his famed ‘Blue Plate Special...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Midcentury Solid Bronze Sculpture Of A US Army Helmet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Midcentury solid bronze sculpture of a US army helmet.
The helmet is heavy and sits of a black painted metal stand.
This is one of 3-5 other helmets made...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Woman Slicing Bread" Sculpture by Ramon Lago
By Ramon Lago
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A ceramic sculpture of a rotund woman slicing bread by the Cuban-American sculptor, Roman Lago.
Height: circa 13 1/4 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
Category
20th Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Sprites with Amphorae, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Nudes
By Edward McCartan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely charming and whimsical, this Classic -- and rare -- pair of bronze candlesticks depict male and female sprites, each standing on a gilded sphere and carrying an Amphora. The...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gladiator and Jester, Brutalist Sculptures in Mixed Metal, 1966-1967
By B. O'Byrne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superlative examples of welded, Brutalist sculptures from the 1960s, this pairing of Gladiator and "King's Clown" were executed in steel, brass and slate by B. O'Byrne. The sculptor ...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Macabre Surreal Brutalist Steel Step Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
Torch cut steel and mixed metals Surrealist sculpture of a headless seated figure. Haunting and thought provoking piece dating from the late 1960s-the early 1970s. Unsigned.
The ...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Wire
Brass Marble Kudu Antelope Head Sculpture Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
This striking brass antelope/kudu bust is very reminiscent of noted designer Karl Springer's work. An impressive and heavy brass sculpted antelope's head sits on a double ogee black ...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
1960s Ceramic Pop-Art Nut Bolt Table Shelf Decor Sculptures Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun solid ceramic sculptures from a Northeast DC Artists Estate. Showing wear, Chips, Cracks, but no looseness to either piece. Ready to display.
Nut
Dia 7 ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
John Demott Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Clipper Ship Boat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Stylized Life Size Bronze by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, life size, stylized, cast bronze sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Brass Seahorse Sculpture Hollywood Regency / Mid Century Modern Decorative
Located in Monrovia, CA
Gorgeous Solid Brass Seahorse Sculpture, Hollywood Regence / Mid Century Modern Decorative Object.
Beautiful Dramatic Stylized Sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hand Painted Oversized Fiberglass Cheeseburger Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized vintage cheeseburger pop art in fiberglass. Likely used as a store display. Hand made in fiberglass and hand painted with great detail. ...
Category
1970s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Fiberglass
Lucite Sculpture Piano and Hands
By Memphis Group
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucite piano and hands sculpture, circa 1980s. Similar style to Eugene Brignola exquisite details.
Measures: 8” long, 8” tall, 1.5” wide signed by artist...
Category
1980s Neoclassical Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two pice garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cement
MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and striking brass tree sculpture by Curtis Jere.
This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk.
Mid-Century Modern
Brass Tree Sculpture
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Zephyrus and Flora, " Rare and Striking Art Deco Sculpture by Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly conceived as two nude figures rising out of a bed of cumulus clouds, this sculpture depicts Zephyrus and Flora, Greek gods and lovers. The warm westerly wind of Zephyrus ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "La Famille" Sculpture Art Installation 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", with cast and patinated bronze sculptures of father, mother and daughter holding a patinated and engraved bronze and pewter ta...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Patinated Verdigras Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Venturi Arte Bologna
Located in San Diego, CA
A very interesting patinated bronze figurative sculpture by Venturi Arte Bologna, circa 1980s. The piece has a wonderful verdigris patina and measures 4.5"D x 15"H; it has the foundr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mycelium’2022, Floor Lamp 88"H , Alexey Krupinin
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
"Mycelium" is a captivating sculpture by Alexey Krupinin, inspired by mushrooms and fungi. It symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living things. Constructed with wood, urethane,...
Category
2010s Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade, all original, 1930s. Timeless rarity. P...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Memorial", Large Maquette for Art Deco Memorial Monument with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1970s Edwin Scheier Carved Sculpture Symbolizing Fertility
By Edwin Scheier
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Edwin Scheier Carved sculpture Symbolizing Fertility
Offered for sale is a rare, untitled sculpture of Guanacaste wood and paint by the listed A...
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco colored ceramic dancing showgirl pair, by Etha Lempke for Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda, featuring one solid colored statue and one two-tone statue.
Circa 1930.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 17.8 x W 25.4 x H 83.8 cm.
Materials: Painted black hard maple.
Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category
2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very interesting patinated bronze figurative sculpture on marble base signed "KE 11/12", circa 1988. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 6"W x 2.75"D x 11.25"H. To me, th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Figurative Mother and Child Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Sy Rosenwasser
By Seymour Rosenwasser
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice figurative "Mother and Child" bronze sculpture on a rotating marble base by Sy (S.F.) Rosenwasser circa 1990s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with a grea...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
