Dutch Figurative Sculptures

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...

This playful Postmodern coat stand is not only a smart space saver in a hallway, pantry or dressing room, it is also a pleasant and cheerful interior e...

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

Stunning hand-crafted pendant with a great patina. This stunning chandelier clearly is the result of the skilled and focused craftsmanship of a master carver. To be able to carve on...

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Exhibition Museum Cantini, 1952, The art of the Middle Ages in the Marseille collections, n°101 Provenance Former collection Louis Bresset (before 1952) Former collection Profe...

Bronze sculpture by Dutch sculptor Rob Cerneüs (1943-2021) Figurine depicting a woman with flowing garments. Signature on base.

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21). Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem. Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator. However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary. To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene. On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come. Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy. This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily. This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century. This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

Space Age vintage red and plastic television named discoverer, which was manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. Its outstanding shape makes this design piece so fascinating. T...

This charming pair of small Delft cows was made in Holland around 1780 and painted in the rare and delicate Petit Feu palette. Each cow, modeled in a r...

A refined bronze sculpture depicting a stylized female figure, created by Francine Govers in the Netherlands during the 1990s. This elegant work captures Govers’ distinctive sculptur...

Set of 4 glass head vintage hat / headphone display mid-century mannequin , 1970’s Dimensions: 25 cm H , 14 cm W 19cm D Condition: Mint Material: Glass

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1967 Big Space Age artwork Machine II. This impressive and unique sculpture titled Machine II, was created by the Dutch sculptor Kor Bekker (Rotterda...

Exceptional contemporary Bronze sculpture of the cyclist "Tour de France". Dutch manufacturing. Very original piece that can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. Very beautiful gr...

Wonderful work of the Dutch sculptor Lammert Jan (Bert) Kiewiet born in Amsterdam, 13 april 1918, died Mantinge, 31 augustus 2008. In many places in D...

Sculpture “Between Haeven and Earth” by Jaroslawa Dankowa A powerful and expressive bronze sculpture merging movement, conflict, and mysticism. The rider, suspended between heaven an...

A charming and most decorative true pair of Flemish late 17th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede. Each statue is raised on a square Terra Cotta base w...

The Good and the Bad Thief Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490
 Carved walnut with traces of polychromy
 56 x 42 x 11 cm 58 x 43 x 11 xm Provenance: 
Formerly in the collection of Ca...

Stylish and decorative wooden female nude sculpture. This hand-carved nude lady from the 1920s is in excellent condition. Her natural poisture is a very relaxed one and only a few of these type of artworks by Barend Jorden...

Stone sculpted child's head from Friesland, the Netherlands, wearing a hat. A depiction from the late 19th century. A characteristic of the far north of the Netherlands. Sculpted in ...

Ceramic figurine by Elisabeth Gerst, Dutch Ceramist '1907-1993' Ceramic figurine, girl with hat Marked by E.E. Gerst (Elisabeth) Born in 1907 in Amsterdam First employed as an analy...

This striking abstract sculpture, interpreted as a modernist weathercock rooster, was originally installed atop the Pius X Parish Church in Amsterdam’s Sloterva...

Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...

Chantal Keizer painted a number of Art works and transferred them to fabric in a limited collection. Measures: 50-50 cm. Of each work a maximum of 50 cushions are available worldwide. This design is printed on a very luxurious woven velvet with a beautiful shine. The pillow has a luxurious look and feel and is a high quality product. We send the cushion cover without inner filling. You can purchase a down inner filling on request. Chantal Keizer is an experienced designer in the field of interior textiles and wallpapers. She lives in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. EST1966 by Chantel Keizer is her interior brand. She offers several collections. The Botanic collection...

Bronze Sculptures "Musicians " by Jan van Halderen Dutch Sculptor, 1980s Two bronze sculptures with a scene of musicians playing their instruments. By Johannes Pieter van Halderen (...

Rare Gothic revival church crucifix and a wonderful hand crafted work of religious art. Made and marked by Brom, Utrecht (see image 17). Brom of Utrecht was a family (or dynasty) of...

A signed female sculpture or figurine executed in silver-plated/silvered pewter. A remarkable mix of grotesque and stylized female features. Made by Myron BV in The Nederlands circa ...

Nude. Original Plaster Sculpture. Large, powerful, languid brutalist figure. Circa 1980. Frank Van Der Loo (B.1956) Netherlands.

20th Century Dutch Sint Joris Terraco Dragon Beesel Statue of the Saint Sint Joris Terraco Dragon Beesel statue of the saint Design by Edmund Leo Jungblut, 1940-1950 Stoneware statu...

Janine van Dijk, bronze sculpture dancing couple, 2002 Janine van Dijk, Dutch visual artist. This sculpture is made of bronze on a marble b...

Beautiful Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) Dutch Gouda midcentury ceramic plate. This incredible piece is firmly Mid Century in style. The ceramic canoe ...

Modernist sandstone bust sculpture of a male Artist unknown. The sculpture is beautiful from all sides and radiates simplicity and has a enigmatic feel to it. The full height of scu...

Rare and remarkable sculpture of a famous Dutch figure of the House of Orange-Nassau. For the collectors of famous, Dutch historical figures, we are offering this extremely rare and highly decorative wall plaque depicting William I. or Prince of Orange (April 1533 - July 1584). His nickname 'William the Silent...

A gaper is a stone or wooden figurehead, often depicting a Moor, Muslim, or North African. The figurehead first appeared in the late 16th century as a hangout sign used outside the storefronts of drug stores in the Netherlands. The meaning of gaper is the same in English; the figurehead is always displayed with an open mouth, sometimes with a pill resting on his tongue. The gaper's gaping tongue could represent the intake of medicine and grimace represents the bitter taste of the medicine. The gaper takes on various appearances that are symbolic of the origin for the pharmacist...

Marieke Zwetsloot (Dutch, b. 1960s) Untitled Sculpture, 2002 Ceramic, metal, and brass H. 36 cm (14.17 in.) x D. 44 cm (17.32 in.) This striking mixed-media sculpture by Dutch ar...

A large original 1950s Jema, Netherlands ceramic rooster. Measures: Height 54 cm. Width 30 cm. Depth 14 cm.

Set of Two Decorative Ceramic Objects by Christian Wisse, The Netherlands 1995. These objects have the look and feel of 'coral' and can be used as decoration, but also as bookstands....

Hand carved playing children, original painted white. There is missing a part, a tree of life or something similar (see picture 6).

A large scale of a nude exotic woman. Possibly an Indonesian woman because of the colonial past of the Netherlands with Indonesia. Oil on hardboard signed Gerard Westerman, 1880-1971. Gerardus Bernardus Josephus Westermann Leeuwarden, December 25, 1880 - Amsterdam, February 2, 1971 was a Dutch painter. Westermann was a student of Johannes Hendricus...

A powerful unique ceramic sculpture by Henk van Rooij. This singular work exemplifies Van Rooij’s distinctive sculptural language, in which figurative references, mythological undert...

One of a kind beautiful mid-century masculine sculpture cut from one piece of wood. A truly gorgeous piece, a diamond in kust about any interior. The Testa will be shipped overseas i...

A striking group of three unique sculptures by Dutch artist Clemens Briels, created in the 1990s. Each piece is a true one-of-a-kind (unica), embodying Briels’ unmistakable visual la...

This pair of male torso sculptures by Francine Govers presents a powerful study of the human body reduced to its essential form. Cast in concrete, the works emphasize weight, texture...

This large stylized plant stand is made of wood. It has the shape of an elegant lady dressed up in the style of the Art Deco heydays. Above her head she carries a planter that serves...

ABOUT ARTIST Regretfully, there is only a limited amount of biographical information available on the author of this wonderful sculpture - Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig (Dutch, 1876 - 193...

A prototype by Dutch sculptor Wessel Couzyn in plaster depicting a blacksmith with hammer. Signed at base. Couzyn attended the Dutch Royal Academy of Plastic Arts in the late 1930s and was awarded the Prix de Rome in that time to study in Italy. Some bronze works can be found at the Jewish Heritage...

Bronze Patinated Abstract 02 Decorative Object by Herma de Wit Limited Edition of 4 + 2 AP pieces. Dimensions: D 15 x W 28 x H 19 cm. Materials: Patinated bronze. Nature, a boundle...

Originally part of a larger, carved presentation from Flanders (circa 1800), this pair of oak soldiers have been mounted to a two and a half tall block with a dark finish. The patina...

An intriguing pair of painted plaster gargoyles in wonderfully worn shades of green. The gargoyles used to hang from small hooks to the base of each so ...

An expressive bronze sculpture by Dutch artist Hugo Hol, created in the 1970s. The figure rises dynamically from a natural stone base, its angular form and welded texture evoking bot...

Stunning pair of massive “Hand” vases by Pols Potten of The Netherlands. Marked PP Global from Holland on a sticker. These appear to be hand thrown with ribbing up the pieces. Beauti...

This monumental sculpture by Dutch artist Louk van Meurs, titled “Starke Jâan”, is executed in welded steel—a medium that amplifies its raw, architectural presence. The faceted volum...

Wonderful chest of a woman made entirely out of perspex / plexiglass. It is signed C.P.K. 3/160. Her hair has been engraved and is therefore mat. The rest of the material is transpa...

A quiet, almost meditative sculpture in which form and finish merge subtly. Masked Face is an ode to the layered nature of identity — the smooth, polished mask contrasts with the dar...

This impressive bronze bust of 'Lady Justice' is made by the Dutch artist Els Janssen. Els had her education at the Royal Academy of Visual Art in The Hague (Koninklijke Academie voo...

Surrealist imaginary architectural tower build in red baking clay by Dutch artist Arie Bouter, Gouda 1995 (B. 1942) is carefully hand sculpted. The sculptu...

Beautiful cherrywood statue of a stylized woman on a resin stand symbolizing clear water. Its is called 'Ontwakende Vrouw II', 'Woman Waking Up 2'. It includes the original invoice to its first owner. The Dutch sculptor...

DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6.5 inches Depth: 3.75 inches MARKINGS Brown-patinated bronze, inscribed on base: H. Scholter

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...