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Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic canopy
France, 15th century
Alabaster, some traces of polychromy
33 x 23 x 20 cm
Provenance:
- Private collection Genève, Switzerland
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French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Wooden baroque sculpture of a saint made around 1630
Located in Aachen, DE
Vollplastisch geschnitzte Heiligenfigur des frühen 17. Jahrhunderts, polychrome originale Farbfassung.
Höhe 83cm, Farbe bereichsweise stark blättrig bzw. fehlend. Ausdrucksstarker G...
Category
German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th century.
Handcarved with fine details. Each guard ...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Subjects.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain subjects.
A pair of 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture subjects, circa 1760, depicting a Turkish couple.
H: 13cm, D: 5cm
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bloor Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures, Stag and Doe, circa 1765-1820
By Derby, Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming pair of porcelain figures of a stag and a doe, probably cast by Derby in about 1760 and decorated by Bloor Derby in 1820. The figures are a simple white porce...
Category
English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with 18th Century Italian Cross on a Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and a cross-shaped baroque pear...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Gold Leaf
Craved and Gilded Santo 17th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely Spanish Colonial antique Santo figure, beautifully gilded with tones of deep red underpainting showing through. The statue represents a...
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ming Warrior Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Dignitary Tomb Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese Enameled Sancai Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures Representing Dignitaries.
Ming Dynasty Period. Circa 1600AD
Dimensions; 23 x 5.5 x 5.25 inches (58.4 x 13.7 x 13.3 ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later.
Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Exceptional Virgin and Child in Majesty or "Sedes Sapientiae", Throne of Wisdom
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional virgin and child in majesty
or “Sedes Sapientiae”, throne of wisdom
Origin: southwestern France.
Period: late 12th - early 13th cen...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Romanesque 12th century Enthroned Madonna and Child
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary museum piece Enthroned Virgin Mary/Madonna with child on her lap comes from the Rhone region in France. The saint symbol and protec...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China
The figure well cast in two ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
The sculpture is partially polychrome and depicts “The Pamoison de la Vierge” also known as the “Swooning Virgin” this sc...
Category
Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Gilt Cross on Hematite and Pyrite with Gold Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded cross mounted on hematite with natural-forming pyrite. Gold-plated crystals adorn each point of the cross. Gold-pla...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Plate
18th Century Buddha Wooden Statue
Located in New York, NY
18th century Carved Wood Buddha. Chinese antique Buddha Statue of carved wood. Gesso like coating to wooden surface, with pigments and gilding. ...
Category
Asian Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's history. After 250 A.D. objects made from clay increased dramatically in Teotihuacan, serving a wide variety of purposes and functions from religious rituals to burial offerings.
Figurines like this commemorated important people and events within the city of Teotihuacan and other parts of Mesoamerica, portraying individuals of different rank and status such as soldiers, merchants, bureaucrats, and occasionally divinities. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 18th Century Berlin Porcelain Handpainted Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of German Berlin porcelain 18th century figures of Asian man with cymbals and lady with parrot. Female figure has painted signature and "U" impre...
Category
German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1750 Italy Pair of Carved and Engraved Giltwood Male Figures Sculptures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of warriors sculpted and engraved in gilted wood. These pieces hail from the Mid-18th Century, by a Master cabinetmaker from Lucca, Tuscany, that sho...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Wooden Madonna with Child Baroque Art Italy 17th Century with Export Certificate
Located in Madrid, ES
A Wooden Madonna with child Baroque art, Southern Italy, 17th century.
Measure: H: 71cm
Good condition for the time.
With Export Certificate to USA.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Court Maiden Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain pair of maiden candlesticks,
circa 1760-1775
A pair of large Chinese Export figures of standing maidens holding ...
Category
Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century.
Carved wood sculpture, walnut wood and oak wood base, sculpture representing the nativity, circa 16...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Wood Hand Carved Angel Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful weathered 18th century Italian carved wood angel fragment.
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Gothic Stone Sculpture of a Bishop – 15th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking Gothic stone sculpture from 15th-century France, depicting a bishop adorned with remnants of original polychromy in shades of blue and green. A highly decorative piece, show...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A 16th century carved marble sculpture of poseidon
Located in London, GB
This fine and imposing sculpture is an excellent example of 16th century Italian craftsmanship. The figure is stood on a raised, shaped rectangular base with a carved "dolphin" at th...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a calcite crystal cluster and adorned with citrine points and joined with an angel head or "Putto". A Putto is a che...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Two Large green glazed figures, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese dignitaries crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green and ocher, are set on rectangular bases. The wide-sleeved robes and craftsmanship, along with the cylindrical flat hats with detachable head, indicate their Chinese origin, specifically from the Ming Era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair Antique Dutch Delft Cows Painted in Polychrome Petit Feu Colors Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small polychrome figures of recumbent cows was made in Delft, Holland, circa 1780. Each cow shows a spotted hide and brown forelock, eyes, horns, and tail.
Each is deco...
Category
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Delft
Italian sculptor of the 17th century, pair of candlesticks
Located in Milano, IT
Italian sculptor of the 17th century,
pair of candlesticks ...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Petite Chupicuaro Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing female figure was crafted in 400-100 BC from the ancient Chupicuaro region of Mexico. The ceramic works of the Chupicuaro people are distinguished by their slanted, cof...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bacchus - Southern Italy, late 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bacchus
Southern Italy, late 17th century
Alabaster Sculpture
H: 20 cm
A finely carved 17th-century alabaster sculpture of a naked Bacchus. This Italian alabaster figure depicts ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
An antique 18th century Walnut Figural Statue of Saint Peter on a plinth
Anonymous
Northern Europe, probably Belgium; first-half of the 18th century
Walnut
Approximate size: 17 (h) x 4.25 (w) x 4.25 (d) in.
The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled home, was likely realized for a church side chapel or choir stall niche. The serious look of the saint’s face...
Category
Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Carved Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Not sure if paint is original, but it is definitely old. Finely carved with a lot of character.
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Figure In Carved And Polychromed Wood
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Spanish Colonial wood and polychromed hand carved figure of a Santos or possibly Jesus. The practice of creating Santos figures began in Spain and they usually wore orna...
Category
Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Figure Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Renaissance Marble Portrait - Northern Italy, 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance Marble Portrait
Northern Italy, 17th century, inspired by antiquity
Marble
36 x 13 cm (including the marble pedestal)
This Renaissance portrait head of a young man, sl...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Lady in Yellow Dress
Located in Lantau, HK
German,
Late 18th-early 19th century
Meissen, Mascolini (1774-1814)
Porcelain
Mark for Meissen
Measures: Height 22 cm
Width 15 cm
Price US$8,500.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
OUR LADY WITH THE BOY JESUS Indo-Portuguese sculpture, !7th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY WITH THE BOY JESUS
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, !7th Century
in polychrome, upholstered and gilded wood.
The figure is represented standing, holding the Baby Jesus with his l...
Category
Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Carved Angels in Polychrome, Probably French
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of carved wooden angels with nice detail in what appears to be their original painted surface, dating to the 18th century, probably French, in very good condition, w...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Madonna and Child Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 32" Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Depicting Madonna and Child. Item features is a tall impressive form, hand carved details with weathered gilt polychromed fin...
Category
Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Buddha Statue, circa 14th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure, he is dressed in thick robes, his hair arranged in ty...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bow Porcelain Figure of Juno with Eagle 'Jupiter', Rococo Ca 1765
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and impressive large figure of Juno with an eagle, made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1765. This figure formed part of a series of the Four Elements, with...
Category
English Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Directoire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Sculptures of Children
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each child seated on an oval tasseled and draped plinth in the shape of a stool, one reading a book, the other thinking, symbolizing knowledge and philosophy.
Category
French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Stunning Pair of French 17th Century Wall Brackets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly stunning pair of 17th century Wall Brackets from the Provence region of France. Expertly carved with Putti heads having wonderful expressions. Excellent patina.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Sculpture Of A Seated Buddha 386-534 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty.
A pre Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depiction of a...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Chinese Statue Porcelain Wall Pocket Vase Figures, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very lovely pair of high quality. Made to hang on the wall or lay down on a surface. Lovely craftmanship. Qianlong/Jiaqing period.
Both pieces have 1 foot that can move, really co...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Turkish Pair holding sweetmeat / table salt bowls
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Turkish figures holding sweetmeat / table salt bowl. These sweetmeat figures were made around 1745, the original models being done by J F Eber...
Category
German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Istrian Church Marmor Biancone Wall Relief - Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 18th Century, antique Istrian Church wall relief or panel made of Marmor Biancone, in good condition. Minor fading due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1700 -...
Category
Croatian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
This sculpture captures the m...
Category
Thai Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fra Mattia Della Robbia, Saint Joseph, Tuscany, Around 1505-1510
By Della Robbia
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fra Mattia Della Robbia (Firenze 1468-1534)
Saint Joseph
Terracotta
Tuscany, around 1505-1510
55 x 40 x 30 cm
Marco della Robbia the Younger (April 6, 1468 in Florence - 15...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene"
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY,
Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene"
Sculpture from the Louis XIV era in carved wood with a contemporary base
45 x 35 ...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels.
Comprising a pair of charming carved polychrome and gilt wood figural candlestands modeled as angels and on integral raised stands, carved in full round and with gesso stiffened clothing.
Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of antique polychrome painted sculptural candlesticks. Candle bearing Angels. 18th century carved wood polychrome putti...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spanish 18th Century Iron Dog Collar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very interesting 18th century dog collar expertly crafted in iron. Collars such as this one were used to protect the dog from attack. An intriguing ...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Bronze Patinated Putti Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
San Bartolomeo
high relief 'en applique'
white marble
52 x 30 x 14 cm
Provenance :
Collection South of...
Category
Italian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble