1950s Figurative Sculptures
Period: 1950s
Color: Gold
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
Category
Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture in the manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Striking Modernist Bronze and Marble Sculpture done in the manner of Lynn Chadwick..
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Sculpture Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large vintage decorative Rolls Royce silvered bronze sculpture, The Spirit of Ecstasy, dating from the mid 20th century.
The winged maiden was designed by Charles Robinson Sykes (1875-1950), and she stands on an attractive round black marble plinth base.
In 1910 Rolls-Royce slowly became aware that some owners were affixing 'inappropriate' ornaments to their cars. Claude Johnson's brief to Sykes was to sculpt a mascot for Rolls Royce that embodied 'speed with silence, absence of vibration, the mysterious harnessing of great energy and a beautiful living organism of superb grace' to become the standard emblem of the Rolls-Royce brand and it was Sykes' daughter, Jo (born 1908) that believed it was on the road from London to Beaulieu that her father first became 'Very impressed with the smoothness and speed of the Rolls Royce car.... imagining that even so delicate a thing as a fairy could ride on the bonnet without losing her balance.'
In early 1911 Sykes' presented his mascot, entitled "The Spirit of Speed", to Rolls-Royce. This figurine had her arms outstretched behind her and her gaze firmly fixed forward. She was soon retitled "The Spirit of Ecstasy" by Johnson and became the official symbol of Rolls-Royce automobiles on 6th February 1911.
It is a striking piece thought to be a former Rolls Royce car showroom sculpture.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 70 x Width 31 x Depth 42
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches
The Spirit of Ecstasy is the bonnet ornament on Rolls-Royce cars. It is in the form of a woman leaning forwards with her arms outstretched behind and above her. Billowing cloth runs from her arms to her back, resembling wings.
The Spirit of Ecstasy, also called "Emily", "Silver Lady" or "Flying Lady", was designed by English sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes and carries with it a story about secret passion between John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, (second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu after 1905, a pioneer of the automobile movement, and editor of The Car Illustrated magazine from 1902) and the model for the emblem, Eleanor Velasco Thornton. Eleanor (also known as Thorn) was the secretary of John Walter, who fell in love with her in 1902 when she worked for him on the aforesaid motoring magazine. Their secret love was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love. On the other hand, Montagu was married to Lady Cecil Victoria Constance Kerr since 1889.
Eleanor died on 30 December 1915 when the SS Persia was torpedoed by a U-boat south of Crete. She had been accompanying Lord Montagu who had been directed to assume a command in India. He was thought to have been killed too, but survived and was saved after several days adrift in a life raft...
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
Category
African Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Man by L. Shore, 1953
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT
This wonderful Mid-Century Mordern sculpture of a standing man is clearly influenced by one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century, Alberto Giacometti - Swiss scul...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th century.
This beautiful piece is a 20th Century recast of a sculpture created by the famous Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus.
Made by the classical lost wax, or 'cire perdue', method, the stautue stands on a black marble base.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 50 x Width 22 x Depth 16 & Weight 6 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 13.2 lbs
Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
Demetre H. Chiparus
was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade.
He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased.
Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in particular influenced by Diaghiley’s Ballets Russes and Leon Bakst’s stage designs. A few of his famous sculptures were Starfish Dancer...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Italian Bronze Sculpture by Nado Canuti, Untitled
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric and rare bronze sculpture by Italian master Nado Canuti from the 1950s. The sculpture is called: Untitled. Made entirely of bronze with a glass base.
The sculpture is a per...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Earthenware "Turnabout Cat" by Hedi Schoop
By Hedi Schoop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hedwig “Hedi” Schoop “Turnabout Cat” in glazed and gold-leafed earthenware (ca. 1950s, California, USA).
After fleeing Nazi Germany for the USA in 1930s alongside her husband compos...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze Polo Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze sculpture representing a polo player on a wooden base. It dates from the 70s and is apparently unsigned. Good condition. Measures: 36x28x18 cm.
Category
European Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Vintage Crucifix in Bronze and Iron
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage crucifix of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The vintage crucifix was made with nickel plated iron and gilded bronze. The v...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a ...
Category
African Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Mythological Bird Sculpture in Travertine
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sculpture from the Brutalist period designed in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture.
The sculpture stands on a cubic base made of travertine, very elegant. Above this form i...
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Bronze Bust of the Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture is in two parts.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Bronze
Karl Josef Hoffman Bronze Sculpture Baby Boy and Fish in Embrace, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylized and mythological small bronze sculpture depicting a baby boy embracing a fish. Designed and studio cast by German Sculptor Karl Josef Hoffmann (1925-59) during the 1940s or ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marcello Mascherini 'Corrida' Bullfighter Italian Midcentury Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury bronze sculpture titled 'Corrida' and created by Marcello Mascherini (Italy 1906-1983) in 1957. The piece depicts an abstracted ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Scultura, Centauro "il Vecchio", Bronzo, Seconda Metà Del 20° Secolo
Located in Rome, IT
Scultura centauro in bronzo, "il vecchio",
Bronzo patinato e base in marmo bianco con misure 62x22 x 15cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Located in Rome, IT
Rare bronze sculpture female figure designed by Lucio Fontana in 1950 during the collaborations with Osvaldo Borsani
the bronze figure represents a female, one of a pair, with arms raised used as handles in some works of Osvaldo Borsani (vd photos) for cabinets and doors...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gozo Kawamura Bronze Sculpture of "Summer", a Nude Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Japanese bronze sculpture.
Entitled "Summer".
By Gozo Kawamura (1886 - 1950). Kawamura had a celebrated career in the U.S., Euro...
Category
Japanese Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Samson, Vintage Bronze Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bronze sculpture of Samson trying to free himself form the chain, in the ultimate act in the biblical story of Samson and Delilah.
Great facial expression, and vivid details.
Excep...
Category
European Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Male Foundry Guss Barth Rinteen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bronze of a tall large nude Male. Arms extending forward. Foundry stamp Guss Barth Rinteln. Large 29.5 tall and heavy. In excellent condition.
Category
European Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Rhapsody” Bronze Sculpture by Nathaniel Kaz
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Bronze sculpture of a musician by Nathaniel Kaz, signed and dated 1952. Measures 23” x 10” x 19” including the plinth base.
Nathan Katz was born in the ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Lur Playing Viking by Edward Aagaard, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Masculine and fierce looking viking warrior calling for battle via the large Scandinavian Lur. The base reads:" Resounding lures for battle rallied each hero-son. Strong as bears - b...
Category
Danish Medieval Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s Bronze Sculpture of Nude Woman on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Bronze sculpture of nude woman.
Category
Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Viking Rune Stone Paperweight in Bronze, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Detailed model in bronze depicting what we believe is the famous Jellingestenen/Jellinge Stone in Denmark. It is executed in cast bronze and can be displayed decoratively or used as ...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lucio Fontana Sculptures Bronze Female Figures Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Located in Rome, IT
The table lamps designed by Lorenzo Ciompi for series Masterpieces of Lights" in 2021 , n. 5
supports a pair of rare bronze sculptures designed by Lucio Fontana in 1950 during the ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (3 available) - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte compa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze Abstract Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Fan
Located in New York, NY
Great 50's bronze abstract sculpture of a woman holding a fan. Fun and whimsical sculpture from multiple angles that looks great on any table, console or bar. Plus she has a fun expression holding her fan. Dark bronze finish with a slight green hue. Signed on the bottom of the maroon marble...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Saint-Michel Sculpture by Olivier Strebelle
By Olivier Strebelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Interlocking bronze sculpture of St. Michel by Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle. It was created as an award for the Brussels Film Festival and presented to classic Hollywood film actress, Ann Miller...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erotic Bronze Sculpture by Danish Artist Ove Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small bronze sculpture depicting nude female. Made by the Danish artist and sculptor Ove Fritz Rasmussen, (1911-1973). It dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s. It is signed by hand...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s Bronze Derby Shoe
By Enzo Missoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s bronze Derby shoe
France.
Category
European Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Pigeon Sculpture, France, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze Pigeon is an original object realized in France the middle of the 20th century.
Bronze.
Dimensions: 23 x 9 x 18 cm.
Mint conditions.
Category
French Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Nude Pan Satyr of a Flutist Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century bronze Nude Pan Satyr of a Flutist Figure (s.IV a.de C. Musée du Louvre). A highly desirable decorative antique finely cast sculpture of a bro...
Category
Belle Époque Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This bronze tiger sculpture on a stone was made in France, and will make an impressive statement in any interior space. The tiger, with open jaw...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Signed Solid Bronze Cubist Sculpture of Family by Dudley Pratt
By Dudley Pratt
Located in Littleton, CO
Signed solid bronze sculpture titled "Family Relaxing" by Dudley Pratt (1897-1975). Pratt was born in Paris France in 1897. He came to Seattle in 1925 where he did some major sculptu...
Category
Mexican Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail.
Often described as t...
Category
Indian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joseph Konzal Bust of Martha Graham
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Bust of Martha Graham made by Joseph Konzal. Created in the 1950s and comprised of a painted bronze patina on plaster mounted to a wooden base. Konzal wa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Figurative Table Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg, Each is Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare complementing bronze figurative sculptures by Frederic / Frederick Weinberg. Beautiful patina. Both are signed with F. W. on the underside of a foot.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Baby Sculpture Paperweight, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Baby gilt bronze paperweight sculpture.
In an excellent quality and condition.
France, 1950.
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Edmont Moirignot Paris Sculpture Poseidon Neptun Trident Bronze
Located in Munich, DE
We admire a very expressive sculpture of the ancient god of all the seas, Poseidon, standing proud and confident on a wave, holding a trident in his right hand.
Edmont Moirignot (Pa...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Parpan Woman Lying Sculpture, 1953
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture signed by the artist Ferdinand Parpan in 1953.
Between cubism and impressionism, glorification of woman body.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Glider Plane Sculpture in Bronze on Onyx Rock
Located in London, GB
Stylish bronze airplane model, circa 1940s-1950s placed on onyx rock. Decorative sculpture that displays well cupboard, credenza or a desk.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bronze Sculpture by Pino Conte
By Pino Conte
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s large bronze sculpture by Italian artist Pino Conte tittle "Head Of A Girl" in wood base, signed by the artist on the bottom of the base ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Steelworker" Rare Late Art Deco Sculpture of Worker, 1950s, Austria
By Karl Nieschlag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely rare and powerful depiction of an Industrial worker with the tool of his trade at his feet, this steelworker, simply draped in a leather apron and heavy mittens, was sculpted by Karl Nieschlag. The artist studied under Josef Müllner at the master school of sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts at the Schillerplatz in Vienna from 1935-1939, and then attended the master school for stage design under Emil Pirchan...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” Designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd,
Sweden. 1950s.
Patinated bronze.
Signed and numbered "19/20."
Dimensions:
L: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
W: 57 cm / 1' 8"
D: ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Italian Sculpture in Bronze, 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian bronze sculpture circa 1950s in good condition.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Henri Georges Adam Bronze Sculpture Unique Piece
By Henri-Georges Adam
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Henri Georges Adam, 1904-1967.
Unique piece, stamped 0/0, signed Adam, foundry signature: Susses Frères Paris,
circa 1950-1960.
Category
French Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Jacob’s Ladder” Welded Metal Sculpture by Max Finkelstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 1958 sculpture in welded steel, brass, bronze, and copper on a small plate mount by California-based artist Max Finkelstein. Entitled “Jacob’s Ladder,” the piece displays Fin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
Fred Press Astrological Zodiac Brutalist Bronze Sculptures Mid Century
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare set of 12 Astrological sign cast bronze brutalist sculptures by Fred Press. Each zodiac sign represented, beautiful age and patina.
Early in the 1950s, Mr. Press moved to...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Bronze Muscleman, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small bronze muscle man statue on a black wooden base.
Measures: 9 1/2" high x 4" diameter base.
Category
Burmese Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Franco Bargiggia, Mother W/ Children, Italian Modernist Bronze Sculpture, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Franco Bargiggia, mother with children, Italian modernist patinated bronze sculpture, Ca. 1950’s
Franco Bargiggia (Italian, 1889-1966) is the author of this seated bronze figure o...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze by Ursula Hanke Forester Foundry N. Nook Berlin
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast Bronze sculpture decor by Ursula Hanke Forester Foundry N. Nook Berlin
One of a kind piece sourced by our accessories buyer.
In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-centu...
Category
German Brutalist Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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