Swiss Figurative Sculptures

Lotschental, folk art , masque Valais.

A finely detailed bronze sculpture by Austrian artist Robert Rudolfi (1873–1935), titled An der Quelle (“At the Spring”). The piece depicts a young woman gracefully gathering water i...

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving ...

Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.

Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT" or "L'ATHLETE". Description of the work The statue "L'EFFORT" or "THE MAN LIFTING A STONE" Attributed to Gust...

19th century Black Forest hand carved figure of a Chamois deer, bending down to eat foliage. The carving is lovely and in very good condition for its age.

A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous scenes of an eagle attacking a man, and a poacher being shot, housed within rectangul...

Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...

19th century Black Forest carved monkey sculpture.

19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...

Unique glazed ceramic and glass sculpture "Eye" by Pierre Eggli, Switzerland ca. 1980s Signed engraved on the base Measure: Diameter 28 cm Very good condition.

This contemporary bronze figural sculpture titled Christy by Eleanor Cardozo depicts a rhythmic gymnast holding a hoop, produced in Switzerland in 2011 and conceived with clear Art D...

A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two c...

This contemporary bronze figural sculpture titled Ribbon on World by Eleanor Cardozo depicts a rhythmic gymnast performing with a ribbon while balancing atop a globe, created in Swit...

Vanity made of lead and old clockwork elements in homage to Dali and his melted clock

Pair of Putti – Johann Valentin Sonnenschein, c. 1770–1780 This finely modelled group of two embracing putti is attributed to the Swiss sculptor Valentin Sonnenschein (active c. 17...

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th Century A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era. The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches. This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...

Large Black Forest Poacher with Chamois A very large wooden handcarved poacher statue. The poacher is on his way back from the hunt with a hunted chamois on his back. The hand-made ...

This small bronze figural sculpture by Eleanor Cardozo depicts a rhythmic gymnast with ball and was created in Switzerland in 2011 with clear Art Deco inspiration. Cast in polished ...

This beautiful Mid Century Modern marble sculpture, entitled "Kubus", was realized by the renowned Swiss sculptor Max Bill in 1966. It features...

Walter Linck (Swiss, 1903-1975) Don Quixote, 1944 Bronze with brown patina Signed W. Linck, dated and numbered I (on base) Height: 21 5 in. (54.3cm) Sold by Order of the Board of Tru...

Mixed Media Sculpture by the artist group Mickry 3, Swiss, circa 2000s. Mickry 3 consists of the female artists Nina von Meiss, Dominique Vigne, and Christina Pfander. Their work has...

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900 A nice handcarved wooden statue featuring Wilhelm Tell and his son. It is a classica...

19th Century Black Forest Figure Group "Bear Attacking Man" This brilliantly composed and carved walnut black forest figure group is most unusual. It depicts a large bear rearing up...

Low game of stone center piece, blue by Josefina Munoz Game of Stone Collection. Dimensions: H 8 x Ø 24 cm. Material: Marble Palissandro Blu Nuvolato. Also available in tall cent...

Antique Swiss Black Forest carving of William Tell and son. Portrays man (William Tell) holding cross boy with one arm draped around his young son. His son is looking up at the man a...

A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...

Decorate a man's study with this antique wooden sculpture composition signed by Swiss sculptor C. Binder and dated 1912. Bought in France, and carved in one single block of walnut w...

A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk holding a newspaper, the front of the tree trunk encased behind a circular glass wi...

Silver Metal CarMascot by Georges Darel This car mascot by Georges Darel is a silver metal figure depicting the head of a Spartan warrior in profile, wearing a distinctive helmet. Th...

Tall game of stone marble center piece by Josefina Munoz Game of Stone Collection. Dimensions: H 12 x Ø 20cm. Material: marble Palissandro Blu Nuvolato. Also available in low cen...

19th Century Pair of Antique Horticultural Black Forest Figures These very fine examples are of exhibition quality. Their scale, modelling, and superb artistry of carving are rare and difficult to find on the open market. They depict two rural figures and are of a large scale. The first is an 18th century male gardener dressed in typical European costume walking through trees and foliage whilst pushing a rustic wheelbarrow into which he is collecting cut flowers. The second figure in this remarkable pair is a flower girl who is also dressed in a typical period style, and she is carrying an assortment of woven baskets that are full of cut flowers. She is on her way to the market to set out her stall and sell her wares. She is depicted on a rural hillside heavily laden and carrying a tall stick...

This sculpture, Homage to Newton, was cast by the Perseo Foundry in Mendrisio, Switzerland, using the lost-wax casting method from a mold made from Salvador Dalí's original work, cre...

A Black Forest hand-carved limewood figure portrays a young man from the medieval period dressed in a cloaked tunic and open-toed boots playing a set of traditional Swiss bagpipes ca...