Dutch Figurative Sculptures

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...

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...

“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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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

Pair of Renaissance Alabaster Columns Attributed to Cornelis Floris de Vriendt Flemish, Mid-16th Century 
Alabaster 
H: 27 cm; D: 10 cm This refined pair of all’antica alabaster col...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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

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...

Birds of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 25 x D 79 x H 23 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Abo...

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...

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...

Kiwi of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 30 x D 58 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Abou...

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

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...

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...

H of the Fertile Crescent Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 43 x D 43 x H 130 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From earl...

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...

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

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...

Birds of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 25 x D 79 x H 23 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Abo...

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...

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 (...

Chicken of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 25 x D 57 x H 37 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. A...

Parrot of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 28 x D 74 x H 28 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Ab...

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...

Cat of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 36 x D 61 x H 55 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. About...

Dog of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 52 x D 102 x H 64 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Abo...

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

Corpus Archetypus in Luster Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 21 x D 38 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze press mold, reduction firing. ...

Corpus Archetypus in Luster Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze press mold, reduction firing. ...

Nose Pillow of the Corpus Archetypus Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 79 x D 57 x H 34 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About:...

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 sculptural female torso by Dutch artist Francine Govers, created in the 1990s. The work presents a fragmented human form, reduced to its essential volumes and contours. Executed 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...

A sculptural female torso executed in concrete by Dutch artist Francine Govers, dating to the 1990s. The surface is defined by a richly developed patina, with natural variations in t...

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...

Playful, poetic, and conceptually rich, the High Tea Pot by acclaimed Dutch design studio Wieki Somers transforms a familiar ritual into a work of contemporary art. Known for their ...

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...

Bas-relief in sculpted and gilded wood portraying the Ascension of Christ. By ascending to heaven, Jesus fulfils the meaning of his resurrection: to join, with his body, in the glor...

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...

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...

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...

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...