1920s Figurative Sculptures

Signed “E. Seger”. Black patina. Dimensions Height: 8 inches (20cm) Width: 7.5 inches (18.75cm) Depth: 8.5 inches (21.25cm) THE BIBLE STORY Samuel 17:34-36 Originally, Saul would not allow David to fight Goliath (17:33). Saul’s reason was simply that Goliath would be stronger than David. David was young and he did not have the experience to fight such a capable enemy as Goliath. David was likely to die, and his death would benefit nobody. Often people wrongly imagine that they are acting in faith (in other words, that they are trusting God). Really, they are acting in a foolish manner, as if the danger is not real. They are not trusting in God, but in their own thoughts, hopes and desires. David’s reply to Saul shows us his attitudes. This reply explains clearly why David had offered to fight Goliath. In other words, it shows how David considered himself able to defeat Goliath. Like many boys and young men in Israel, David had worked as a shepherd. That is, he looked after sheep. He was responsible to look after those sheep in every way. In particular, he had to protect them from wild animals. Lions and bears are some of the fiercest large wild animals. They were common in Israel at the time of the Bible. They are much stronger than a man (see for example 1 Kings 13:24 and 2 Kings 2:24). Only the bravest and strongest men were able to kill a lion (Judges 14:5-6; 2 Samuel 23:20). However, David had killed both a lion and a bear. He had killed animals that were stronger than him. David did not believe that the strongest man would win the fight. David had a close relationship with God; he was trusting God to rescue him (17:37). David was not pretending that there was no danger. However, God’s Holy Spirit was active in David’s life (16:13). By the power of his Holy Spirit, God had given David the faith (trust in God) to fight Goliath. Because David really was trusting God, there was no reason for him to be afraid of Goliath. THE ARTIST Ernst Seger (1865 1939), born in Neurode (Nowa Ruda, now Poland), studied sculpturing from 1884 at the Kunstschule in Breslau under Robert Härtel. From 1886 he worked in the Atelier of Christian Behrens, where he created the Eichendorff-Memorial for the Silezian City of Neisse. From 1893 to 1894 Seger stayed in Paris where he worked in the atelier of Auguste Rodin. However, Seger finally chose a ‘Jugenstill’ and a more ‘naturalistic’ or ‘Neuklassizismus’ style. His sculptures, modelled like the Greek antiques, were later greatly admired by the National Socialists. At the end of 1894 Ernst Seger went back to Berlin, founded his own atelier and created the Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial for the Silesian City of Glatz. In 1897 Seger created the sculpture ‘Jugend’ (‘Youth’), which was displayed at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1898, at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1899, at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1899 and at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1908. As a sculptor Seger regarded this as his first relevant work, his breakthrough. A copy of the sculpture in bronze, 1.60 metres high, was placed in the ‘Scheitniger Park’ in Breslau (now Wroclaw). In 1898 Segers ‘Diana’, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon and Childbirth, was unvealed in Park Szczytnicki, Breslau, Polen (earlier ‘Schneitniger Park’). Until 1945 the sculpture stayed in the Schneitniger Park, Breslau. This part of the park is still called ’Dianagarten’. After the turn of the century the elegant female dancers and nudes by Seger gained great popularity. In 1905 Ernst Seger created -together with the sculptor Bernhard Sehring- the ‘Bismarck Brunnen’ (‘Bismarck Fountain’) in Breslau. This memorial-fountain (which still exists) represents the allegories ‘Kampf’ and ‘Sieg’ (‘Battle and Victory’). Seger’s ‘Verwundete Amazone’ (‘Wounded Amazon’), displayed at the Grosse Münchner Kunstausstellung in the Glaspalast in 1908, was placed in the garden of the ‘Kaufhauses Wertheim’ in Berlin. In the same year he was appointed as a professor. Seger’s marble sculpture ‘Kypris’, created in 1916, was placed in the Alten Nationalgalerie in Berlin. In 1925 the City of Berlin acquired his sculpture ‘Anbetung’ and placed it at the Johannaplatz. ‘Storchenbrunnen’ (‘Stork-fountain’), was placed in 1931 at the Adolf-Scheidt-Platz in Berlin. In 1935 the American newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst bought Seger’s sleeping ‘Ganymede’. During the Third Reich Ernst Seger was commissioned numerous Hitler busts...

Italian ceramics Cacciapuotti Art Deco in perfect condition.

French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture, by E. Popineau, circa 1920, cymbals dancer. Signed. Also stamped by foundry, la Stele. 36.25" high. 17" wide at hands. Francois-Emile ...

Kai Nielsen for Kähler. "Eve with the apple" figure in earthenware. Signed HAK Denmark. Manufactured by Kähler. Measure: Height 30 cm, width 10 cm. In perfect condition.

One of the most exquisitely beautiful bronzes sculptures we have ever offered, this extremely rare bronze centerpiece features a mother with her child standing on her shoulder, each figure beautifully modeled and executed. The sculpture is flanked by a set of four candleholders...

Glazed in the gorgeous, brilliant glazes characteristic of the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop), and adopting a long, lean, almost Mannerist pose, this lovely sculpture of a mothe...

Bacchus and a boy with grapes by Kai Nielsen (1882–1924). From Bing and Gröndahl. Signed on the base. Boy: Number 21. (1912) 11 x 10 cm. And A 51. (t27...

Italian unique hand painted plaster mannequin head 1920s.   

Polychrome enamel-painted porcelain figure depicting the immortal Shou Xing. The robe richly decorated with stylized ideograms and peaches symbolizing longevity. Oval Ji Maosheng mar...

ABOUT A light, graceful female figure, as if floating in the air, with hair fluttering in the wind, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled wi...

We present you this figurine depicting a girl with a garland of flowers. It is a plaster cast on a pedestal, dated the 1920s. The figurine is a part of a set, together with a depic...

The Coq Houdan car Mascot was created in 1929 by R.Lalique in white glass . R.Lalique created many interesting figures for the flourishing car industry if the 1920tys of exceptional...

Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920. A pair of bronze bookends with Chinese children playing, one ...

Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...

Hans Henrik Hansen for Royal Copenhagen. Figure in porcelain. Girl. Model number 4533. Measure: Height: 17.5 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

Sculptural candlestick is an original artwork realized in the 1920s by Albert Gustav Bunge (1893 Rathenow - Salzburg 1967) A vintage Sculpt...

Very nice terracotta girl by the well known Austrian artist Susi singer. Made by Gudrun Baudisch. (SS). Made in Austria.

Beautifully glazed in tones of pale taupe, sea blue and soft green, this rare sculpture depicting a female figure robed in Classical garb was made by Kieler Kunst-Keramic in Kiel, Ge...

Beautiful terracotta sculpture with a gilt glaze.

Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with ...

Gaston HAUCHECORNE (1880-1945) : "Tête de sage chinois à la barbe" / " head of an old wise chinese" Epreuve originale en terre cuite/ Original terracota artist proof Signée "G....

Finished with a gorgeous, deep green-black patina with mossy highlights, this rare pair of bronze bookends depicting seated female nudes was sculpted by Max Kalish, best known for his series of sculptures celebrating the American worker...

Edgardo Simone, (Italian/American, 1890-1948) Classically trained in Italy at the Beaux Arts Academy in Rome from 1906 to 1913, Edgardo Simone became a famous sculptor in Italy and the United States using mediums of terracotta, ceramic, bronze, and plaster. He earned a Doctorate of Design and Sculpture at the Academy and then emigrated to the United States where he worked in New York, Chicago and southern California. His style was influenced by Art Nouveau, Art Deco and other modernist influences. In Italy, he had received three times the Croix de Guerre and was decorated by King Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Margherita. Before moving to America, he had much recognition in Italy. He had created war and city monuments, and tombstones in twenty-six Italian cities. When he arrived in New York City, one of the newspapers carried a headline: "Italy's greatest Sculptor Arrives in New York." In New York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including such of Thomas Edison, John J. Pershing, Henry Ford and Louis Brandeis. Sally Rand, the famous fan dancer of Chicago's World's Fair in 1933-1934, sat as a model in his studio as did President Franklin Roosevelt and author Theodore...

Art Deco mask attributed to Karl Hagenauer Hanging mask Patinated bronze Origin Austria Perfect condition with natural wear Woman face Karl Hagenauer (18...

This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...

Entirely charming and winsome, this pair of bookends depicting nude children with golden hair who are sleeping on pale blue beds, was probably executed by one of the ceramic artists associated with the Wiener Werkstätte (or Vienna Workshop) in the 1910s and 1920s. Established in 1903 by Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann, the Vienna Workshop brought together architects, artists and designers working in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts, including Michael Powolny, Berthold...

Der Bildhauer Anton Grath (1881 - 1956) hat dieses große Relief im Jahr 1921 (als Gedenktafel für das Schuberthaus in Wien) ausgeführt. Es wurden nur 2 Exemplare gegossen - eines ist...

Magnificent bust of women in bronze make in 1920 after the model of Clodion The bronze bear a mark of clodion and a date. the bronze is on a red marble base .the bronze is coming p...

Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co

Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany. The lady, dressed in Rococo style: white dress with flowered bodice and apron, white bonnet, is holding an open ...

Rare Art Deco porcelain figurine of the 1920s. Young oriental woman sitting on a rock with her leg up, looking at herself in a hand mirror and adjusting her headgear. Sparing painti...

Signed on the plinth “Silvestre” Original wooden base. Dimensions Height: 11.75 inches (29.37cm) Width: 23.25 inches (58.12cm) Depth: 6 inches (15cm) PAUL SILVESTRE (French...

This is an interesting patinated metal sculpture of a nude woman. Base reads "Somnambulist" (defined as "sleepwalker"). The woman appears to be sleepwalking as she wraps a garment or...

French deco Sculpture by Jean Lambert-Rucki is whimsical example of a Norman Warrior with pointed hat and nose guard this early wooden sculpture with has maintained its colors well.  

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a young vaudeville dancer posing in a short, low-cut, backless, blue dress with ruffled flounces and a bow, hold...

Art Déco odalisque ceramic sculpture 'Aida' designed by Josef Lorenzl for Goldscheider Manufactory in Vienna, Austria By: Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory Material: ceramic, ...

Excellent piece of Viennese Bronze Art around 1920 Cowboy in typical work clothes - shirt, baggy pants, bandana and cowboy hat - on bucking horse, holding...

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a bricklayer. Model number 1786. Early marked, 1920/30's. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 29,0 cm. x Width 15...

Seltene nuanciert braungrün patinierte Bronzeskulptur eines muskulösen, nackten, sitzenden Mannes von PIERRE CHENET, signiert, um 1930

A lovely modern sculpture by 20th century Italian artist Oriani.

Italian School 'Cupid Sleeping on a Bed of Flowers', circa 1928, carved marble sculpture depicting a recumbent cupid holding arrows and a partial box, signed and dated to right lower...

American Art Deco Nude Kneeling Woman Carved Slate Sculpture ca. 1920 DETAILS Mounted on original marble base. Apparently unsigned. DIMENSIONS Hei...

A fabulous vintage 1920s Asian figurine. A chic Blanc de Chine design of a beautiful woman. Stamped on the bottom.

Bronze figure of Eve offering the apple. With Gorham Co. Foundry.

Bearing a clear aesthetic influence of the Art Deco era, this wonderfully beautiful image of the progenitor Eve is a Western-European school sculptural portrait of a stunningly beaut...

Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with her hair pinned up and decorated with pearls, her head tilted gracefully to one side, wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt held around her hips with a triple belt, holding it at the sides with her raised hands, bell straps on her anklets, one leg placed one step in front, behind her two baskets filled with roses. On creme-colored three-passage stepped base with light green painting...

Marked on the bottom of base "Rosenthal Selb-Bavaria". Signed Ferdinand Lieberman.

A very nice highly detailed casting and with multi -colored finish ( Orignal ).A young girl playing a Violin standing on a detailed wooden circular base with a circular metal panel with children playing . It has a name plate of the title . ( Inspiration ) par Flora...

Very exceptional decorated Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a standing lady proudly looking to the side in oriental garb, wrapped in a large blue-gree...

DETAILS Signed by the author and stamped with Roman Bronze Works Foundry NYC stamp. DIMENSIONS Height: 14.5 inches Width: 6.5 inches Depth: 9inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE Made of black patinated bronze, the fairy literally floats in the air thanks to a wonderful composition using a huge light scarf fluttering in the wind. ABOUT THE SCULPTOR Alexandre Zeitlin (French/American, 1872 - 1946) was an outstanding sculptor known for his portrait busts. Alexander Zeitlin was born in Tiflis, Georgia (Russian Empire), in 1872. He held his first art exhibition in his hometown in his early teens. At first, the novice sculptor studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts (1890–1894), where his portrait busts of Archduke Otto were noted. He then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zeitlin's ‘Despair’ statue and a portrait bust of the opera singer Jeanne Hatto were among the first to receive public recognition. He became known for his portrait busts. Zeitlin received the Ordre des Palmes académiques (1903) for the busts of Camille Flammarion...

Depiction of a female dancing couple, named Katta Sterna and Maria Solveg, in identical costumes with backless, fitted, black and white patterned top with black neck piece closed hig...

Exceptional Goldscheider Figurine of the 1920s after an Art Nouveau Design: Representation of a thoughtfully walking harlequin in an elaborate costume decorated with a large floral ...

Rare sculpture ‘Nina på kuglen’ / ‘En lille Globetrotter’ designed by Kai Nielsen. Produced by Kähler in Denmark.

"Bildhauer" model porcelain sculpture made by Thomas Andreas "Theo" Vos (1887–1948). It represents the German dancer Gertrud Leistikow. Leistikow beg...

Rare set of 4 reliefs designed by Stig Blomberg. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.

Signed by the artist on the plinth, this desk-size sculpture of a child feeding a squirrel was created by the sculptor mostly known for his depictions of children, Rudolph Henn. In t...

Henri Collomb, French artist (1905-?), “Nu féminin allongé (Lying female nude), walnut hand carved. The sculpture has a signature. Henri Collomb was born...

Fabulous figure of Hungarian artist Gorka Geza. First series as noted by the much more sloping head than later productions. Branded. Without any damage or repair. EXCELLENT condition!!!