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Period: 1940s
Karl Weiler, Pforzheim, Germany, Nude Figure in Bronze, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Weiler, Pforzheim, Germany. Nude figure in bronze with grass skirt, 1940s. Measures: 12.5 x 7 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Classical Greek Inspired Figural Ceramic Statues
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Gambone Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Greek inspired Italian ceramic statues inspired by Bitossi, Fantoni and Raymor.
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Italian Classical Greek Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Pan and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculptural Group with Nudes by Salomon for Rörstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished in an ivory-hued glaze, this ambitious and rare sculptural grouping of a Pan and Nymph with flute and cymbal was sculpted by Harald Salomon for the famed Rörstra...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Germaine Nordmann Bronze Sculptures, circa 1940
By Germaine Nordmann
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze couple, with original antique green patina by Germaine Nordmann, Ecole de Paris, Susse Fondeur, circa 1940. Signed and numbered. Measurements...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Water Mother, " Rare Large Rendition of Famous Sculpture by Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Based on a famous, large sculpture entitled "The Water Mother" sculpted by Kai Nielsen for the Winter Garden of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, installed in 1921, this vers...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare and Early Jens Risom Stool for Knoll Associates, New York City
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and early Jens Risom stool for Knoll Associates, New York City. Simple, elegant design. Retains original finish as well as original early oil cloth upholstered top. Also origina...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Upholstery, Birch

Pair Of Italian Toleware Palm Trees
Located in Essex, MA
Decorative palm trees with green leaves with oval yellow pots with gilt details.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Tin

Mask face attributed to Vadim Androusov
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie masque en terre cuite attribué à Vadim Androusov
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Nice face attributed to Vadim Androusov
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie masque en terre cuite traité à l’antique, Possiblement de Vadim Androusov.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Statuette of a sailor in faience
Located in Nivelles, BE
Statuette of a sailor in fine earthenware, 35cm high, moulded and hand-painted in the Art Deco style.
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European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Stoneware Fawn Head by Axel Salto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fallow deer head, stoneware decorated with oxblood glaze. Incised signature: [Salto 20803] with stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside: [Royal Copenhagen Denmark].
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Déco Holzfigur sitzender Mann wooden sculture
Located in Aachen, DE
Art Déco Holzfigur sitzender Mann. Hervorragend expressive Darstellung eines muskulösen, nackten, augenscheinlich zutiefst verzweifelten Mannes.
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Porcelain Figure Pink Dancing Woman Fasold & Strauch Germany
Located in Uppsala , SE
This is an Art Deco porcelain dancer figurine, likely produced by Fasold & Stauch. 1940-1950 Fasold & Stauch was a German porcelain factory known for its Art Deco-style figurines. ...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Apel.Les Fenosa, "Violoniste", Epreuve Originale en Bronze Numéroté, 1946
By Fenouil Hennon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Apel Les Fenosa (1899-1988, Espagne/ Spain) : "Violoniste" (1946) Epreuve originale en bronze numérotée sur 4 / Original bronze numbered on 4 editions Epreuve en bronze à pati...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Markel Robot Sculpture by Bennett Robot Works
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom robot sculpture named Markel by Bennett Robot Works, Brooklyn, NY Bennett Robot Works, robot sculptures created by Gordon Bennett, are comp...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Keramos, Vienna, Dancing Woman Figure in Red Clay
Located in København, Copenhagen
Keramos, Vienna, dancing woman figure in red clay. Art Deco. Model number 8713. Beautiful figure, circa 1940s. Measures: 41 cm. X 37 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Willy Wuilleumier, Sculptures 'Les Joueurs De Rugby', G.A.M. France, 1940
By Willy Wuilleumier, Studio Gam
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco Pair of sculptures 'les joueurs de rugby' Willy Wuilleumier (1898-1983) Executed by G.A.M. France, circa 1940 Équipe de France. Signed on the base. Handpainte...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Located in Praha, CZ
Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture Profile of a Woman Face by Sacha S. Schnittmann
By Sacha S. Schnittmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
This 1940s bronze sculpture wall plaque of a profile portrait of a woman's face, possibly his wife was created by New York native artist and sculptor, S...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Two Children's Aid Day Figures, Aluminia, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Children's Aid Day figures. Aluminia, 1940s The children's aid figures were designed in a masterpiece style by Herluf Jensenius and designed by Hans...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass, plexiglass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It can be switched on. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight tra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Madonna and Child Glossy Glazed Ceramic Sculpture 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Valuable glossy glazed ceramic sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child. Crackle effect on most of the surface. Non-decipherable engraving, visible in the photo, and sticker with a ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Apel Les Fenosa, "Le Livre De Tobie", Épreuve En Bronze Numéroté, 1943
By Apelles Fenosa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Apel Les FENOSA (1899-1988, Espagne) : "Le Livre de Tobie" 1943 Epreuve en bronze à patine brune, numéroté et monogrammé / Brown patinated bronze cast, numbered and monogramed by artist initilas Epreuve en bronze à patine brune représentant l'archange Raphaël présentant un poisson à Tobie* / Bronze proof with brown nuanced patination figuring Archangel Raphael...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rodin Style Bronze Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Very intriguing sculpture made of bronze of a woman elegantly undressing. Sign by: RUSL.
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American Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Emanuele Zambini Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Prato, IT
Firenze, Italy, 1942 In terracotta Signed Emanuele Zambini Measure: Height 61 cm.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Hans Kongslev for Tinos Bronze, Tinderbox by H.Ch. Andersen, Patinated Bronze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Kongslev for Tinos bronze, Tinderbox by Hans Christian Andersen, patinated bronze. Denmark, 1940s. Stamped Hans Kongslev, Tinos bronze. Meas...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

1940's " Orphée " Ceramic sculpture signed BAB
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's French sculpture showing " Orphé " Nice ceramic in the style of Vallauris Grec antique style Signed BAB
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European Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".
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Congolese Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Exotic Head Vases, " Unique California Pottery Sculptures, circa Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exotic and dramatic, this pair of tall head vases, partially molded and partially hand-formed, depict mask-like smiling heads with chocolate-brown bodies contrasting with sage-green ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Borch for Just Andersen, Art Deco Sculpture of a Young Nude Woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Borch for Just Andersen. Art Deco sculpture of a young nude woman. In good condition with minor signs of use. Excellent patina. 1940s. Model number D2017 Marked. Dimensions: H 1...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand. A large unique sculpture of a naked woman in glazed stoneware. Dated 1944. Measures: 43 x 22 cm. In excellent conditio...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Art Deco Figural Sculpture Attributed to Rodden
By Rodden
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco copper figural sculpture mounted on to a brass base. Fun and whimsical she is part of a collection of Art Deco sculptures I acquired where...
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German Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Ceramic Sculpture of Two Children, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect condition, only one dent on a base.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pierre Lefaguays Table Lamp
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pierre Lefaguays (1892-1962) Dancer Patinated bronze with gilded accents table lamp. Signed « Le Faguays » and dated 40 for 1940 Measure: Height : 12" or 30 cm.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Colombe Mate" Plate, Edition Madoura, 1948
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Madoura (1881-1973), Colombe Mate, 1948 Rectangular Plate, W. 31 cm, L. 37.5 cm, R.A. Terre de faïence blanche, décor aux engobes, gravé au couteau sous couverte parti...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Impressive Busts of Four Roman Emperors - Patinated and Gilded Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you a unique set of four Roman emperor busts, made of patinated and gilded bronze. Each bust measures 85 cm in height, offering an imposing and majestic presence. Made ...
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Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Brass Decorative Object with a Marble Pedestal Representing the Goddess Nike
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s-1950s This sculpture is made in brass and features a marble pedestal. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in very ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Bronze sculpture by Samuel Lipschitz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bronze sculpture with silver plating, green polychrome skirt and Belgian black marble base. Signed Samuel-Lipschitz France, CIRCA 1940.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Nude Statuette from Olimpia, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Nude Statuette from Olimpia, 1940s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (crates or boxes) for US and International Shippi...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Terra Cotta Peach
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative terra cotta fruit. It appears to be a peach. Hand crafted.
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Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Anders Jönsson Sculpture 'Boy with Apple' by Erik Pettersson Fud, in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture ‘Boy with apple’ by Anders Jönsson. Founded mark Erik Pettersson fud. In Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian gilded brass tree circa 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
A very decorative gilded brass tree Italy circa 1940 Nice details Nice vintage condition
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Teddy Bear in Black Golden Line from the Famous Designer Walter Bosse
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Graceful Dancer In A Turning Movement, Circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Graceful young dancer with chin-length hair, taking a step forwards and, with her eyes closed, tilting her upper body slightly backwards in a turning movement while holding the skirt...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Figure " Virgin in the Mirror " - János Török
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay porcelain figure by renowned Hungarian artist János Török also called " Virgin in the Mirror." This figure is published in the Zsolnay Catalog and is br...
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Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Carved John Rood (1902-1974) Wood Sculpture Signed 1942
By John Rood
Located in Sarasota, FL
SIgned to the rear and dated 1942. In 1933 Rood started wood carving in Athens, Ohio and it wasn't long before he had his first one-person exhibit at Argent Galleries, in New York i...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s Juvenile work. Signed on the base. Measures: H 35 cm x 20 x 19 cm Conditions: excel...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Wood

Art Deco Ceramic figurine of a girl with a handbag, circa 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Glazed ceramics Has signs of use Rare Beautiful decoration Original condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Porcelain Statue "Woman with Roe", Czechoslovakia, 1942, Rudolf Hlavina
By Rudolf Hlavina
Located in Chorzów, PL
A figure by Rudolf Hlavina from 1942. Dimensions: Height 41 cm, width 45 cm, depth 19 cm.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Amedeo Gennarelli, Torso, Art Deco Carved Granite Sculpture, ca. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Amedeo Gennarelli Torso Carved Granite Art Deco Circa 1940 DIMENSIONS Height: 15.5 inches (39.37 cm) Width: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Depth: 6 inches (15.24 cm) ABOUT This expressive hand-carved and highly polished grey-and-pink granite sculpture is mounted on a square black stone base with the incised signature atop, ‘A. Gennarelli’. AMEDEO GENNARELLI (Italian/French, 1881–1943) a/k/a Jean Ortis was a French/Italian sculptor. He was born in 1881 in Naples, Italy, but immigrated to Paris in 1913 and worked there; exhibiting at numerous Salons of the Societe des Artistes Francais through the years to come. He is known for his work in the art deco style and for his depictions of the female nudes; working in bronze, stone, terra-cotta and wood. Amedeo Gennarelli died in Paris...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Stone

Ceramic Woman with Deer by R. Unger for Göbel. 1941
Located in CADALSO, ES
R. Unger was the master modeler at Göbel for the world-famous Hummel figures
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Man
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco plaster sculpture of a man circa 1940 not signed.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Amazing 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Meditating King, Italy, 1940
Located in Catania, IT
The gilded bronze sculpture of this King seated on his throne, wearing his crown, while he is absorbed in reading a book is very rare and particular. The figure stands elegantly, and...
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Italian Classical Greek Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Dancer Statue from Girardi Giovanni, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful execution of this gypsy dancer figure that expresses sweetness, the young dancer a little effeminate, in an attempt to twirl the cloth tramples him, the red cheeks identify embarrassment. Beautiful colors and sculptural execution. signed "Giovanni Girardi...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of a girl with a bow dress with flower in her hair of Wallendorf.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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