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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1940s
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

Vintage Bronze Decorative Figure of a Woman attributed to Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s. This item is made in bronze and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Brass Object Representing a Sail Boat in the style of Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s This sculpture is made in nickel-plated brass and features a lacquered beech pedestal. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Nickel

Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1941, Woman holding a mirror, Plaster
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1941. Painted plaster. Signed.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Paint

Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory Faenza ceramic mosaic Moving inscription with dedication on the back: “In the uncertain moments of your life, always ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

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

Just Andersen Figurine of Young Shepherd with Lamb of Disco Metal 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a young shepherd feeding a lamb. It's made in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s of Just Ander...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Mid Century Roman Penis Sculpture 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a provocative mid-century Roman sculpture from the 1940s - a daring representation of a stone penis encased in a cube of protective glass. This intriguing artwork challen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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

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Brass

Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Located in Den Haag, NL
Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...
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African Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

bronze sculpture, "joueurs de pétanque"
Located in Felino, IT
1940s solid bronze sculpture. subject "joueurs de pétanque". France , in the style of Oscar Ruffony. wooden base. very heavy solid metal subject. approx. 2,5 kilos h com 34 with b...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

bronze sculpture, "joueurs de pétanque"
Located in Felino, IT
1940s solid bronze sculpture. subject "joueurs de pétanque". France , in the style of Oscar Ruffony. base not original, made of marble Portorose. very heavy solid metal subject. abou...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman in Ceramic by Zaccagnini 1940
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of ceramic figurines depicting a lady and a gentleman, made by Zaccagninini in the 1940s Checkers - Ø cm 17 h cm 32 Gentleman - Ø cm 7...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cast Lucite Cat by Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1940's cat sculpture in translucent yellow tone lucite, by design immortal Dorothy Thorpe.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

1940s, Gorgeous Oriental Decorative Statue, Thai Deity
Located in Milano, IT
1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches. L...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Asian Modernist Torchere / Floor Lamp, Attributed to James Mont, 1940s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Asian Modernist Torchere / floor lamp. Attributed to James Mont 1940s, Classic form, Black lacquered metal standard ,brass ornamentation, detailing. Amazing embossed glass s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Stowers Lime Juice Papier Mache Pytram Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Stowers Lime Juice Papier Mache Pytram Advertising Figure A rare example of an early 20th Century hand crafted Papier Mache Stowers Lime Juice Papier Mache Pytram...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

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

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Bronze

Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Kneeling Woman by Guy Charles Revol '1912-1991'
By Foundry Valsuani, Guy Charles Revol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a kneeling woman by Guy Charles Revol. Possibly another interpretation of Venus Kneeling, this young woman is kneeling on her left knee and resting her arms on her right knee, looking over her left shoulder. The piece is signed and numbered on the bronze base. The VALSUANI Foundry Mark is also visible on the base. This is a beautiful piece to showcase on its own. "Guy Charles Revol was born 3 October 1912 , in Paris. He studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris and was a sculptor, medallist, and designer. Revol won second prize in the Prix de Rome in 1937. His works include a granite pediment at the Hôtel de Ville in Guéret in the Creuse; a fountain for the Exposition Internationale in Paris in 1937. A low relief for the French Pavilion at the San Francisco...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Goose Bird Fighting Reflection in Mirror by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere. Signed (original label bottom of stone) the stone base 8" X ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Porcelain Figurine of a Boy with a Hammer, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1945
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a boy (shepherd) with a hammer Made in Denmark by the Royal Copenhagen manufactory Manufactured in 1945. Model number # 620 Very good condition, no ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Keramos Mid Century Modern Pastel Blue Dancer Ballerina Stephan Dakon C. 1949
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic figurine dancer ballerina with pastel blue ruffled dress and ballet flats by Stefan Dakon for Keramos, circa 1949. Amazing and elegant figurine in pastel blue color from cer...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Fuga d'Egitto, Arturo Martini, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Naples, IT
The oeuvre of Italian artist Arturo Martini consists of figurative works in various styles and materials characterised by visual ingenuity and fiery imagination. His works often appe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sigge Berggren Mid-Century Swedish Bronze Nude Ballerina Sculpture
Located in Skanninge, SE
A mid-century young nude ballerina cast in bronze by Swedish sculpture Sigge Berggren. Cast in bronze and patinated in dark brown. Signed "Berggren"....
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Saca Country Girl Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber Austria, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
This delightful figurine fully represents the style of the Austrian artist.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Luigi Broggini Catalogued Bronze Sculpture
By Luigi Broggini
Located in Roma, IT
Important bronze sculpture by Luigi Broggini. “Dancer”. Datable to the from the early 1940s. It is part of the series of Dancers created by the sculptor Broggini in the 1930s. The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This item is made in white lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S
Located in Knebel, DK
1940's Sitting Faun by Elena Borch made of Disco Metal by Just Andersen A/S The sitting faun is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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

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Bronze

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

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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

Figurative Martini Sculpture Ceramic Priest Italy 1940 Style Arturo Martini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Figurative Fosco Martini sculpture ceramic Priest Italy 1940 Style Arturo Martini.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini Silver metal and wood base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

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

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

1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very small original Andre Bourgault statues hand carved and stamped Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it ...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Midcentury Sculpture Nude Woman, Jihokera, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glazed ceramic Re-polished Fully functional Very good original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture
By Clara Shainess
Located in New York, NY
An African School carved wood sculpture made in the 1940s (circa 1940) by U.S. artist Clara Shainess and mounted on a painted wooden base. Good condition, some age cracks and chips; ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Italian Murano Glass Chinese Wise Man Figure
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940s Murano art glass figure of a Chinese wise man. Blown red glass with 24-karat gold. The piece is in excellent condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Large Ceramic Geisha Elcod, 1940 Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large ceramic Geisha Elcod 1940 Cacciapuoti, unique elegance, very beautiful colors, small chips.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Les Sept Péchés Capitaux Paperweight by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A solid cast bronze paperweight entitled "Les Sept Péchés Capitaux" (The Seven Deadly Sins) by French Parisin art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997 ) circa 1945-46. The lovely piece features cast relief of seven caricatured faces with humorous expression that represents the seven sins...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Nathan Lerner "Chair", 1947
By Nathan Lerner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nathan Lerner, whose parents were Ukrainian emigrants, was born in Chicago in 1913. At the age of nine he attended painting courses at the Art Institute,...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Plywood, Upholstery

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