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Period: Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Patinated Plaster of Paris Sculpture by Joseph Zomers Belgium
By Joseph Zomers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Statuette of a naked woman sitting in patinated plaster of Paris; plaster of Paris, is a very resistant material, used since ancient times, it was used by the ancient Egyptians as a binder in the construction of the pyramids and is used in sculpture for its strength, the name is linked to the ancient quarries of Montmartre in Paris; the statue is a work of the famous Belgian sculptor and bronze artist Joseph Zomers which he executed between 1915 and 1920 and whose signature is on the pedestal. The woman is represented posing with ill-concealed malice and shows without reticence her body with a thin erotic veil, the artist has not executed the face precisely to accentuate a mysterious charm; it is a figure of harmonic proportions that takes into greater consideration the erotic connotations, however, a refined and elegant eroticism that presents itself in a courteous manner, subtle and suggestive but at the same time provocative and irreverent; the woman, in her most intimate dimension, as a naked presence, defenseless but seductive, becomes the embodiment of the poetic essence of the artist, the emblematic figure of his aesthetics. It is an object in perfect Art Nouveau style (Jugendstil), in fact, many artists of this current used eroticism as their work, portraying women as ethereal and fatal beings, letting themselves be inspired by "le beau sexe" thanks to their naked forms, soft and seductive. Joseph Zomers was born in Liege in Belgium in 1895 and died in 1928; he studied art in Maredsous (Belgium), many of his works are permanently exhibited at the Musèe de Liège; Zomers is well known for his public monument "Tchantchès" in Liege. This great work in stone and bronze is located in the Otremeuse district in Rue Pont-Saint-Nicolas; designed by Joseph Zomers, the statue represents a "hiercheuse", the name was given to the women who pulled the carts in the mine, a tribute to those valiant young people vilified and victims of the exploitation of women's labor, the woman holds aloft the puppet of Tchantchès. Tchantchès is the name given to a puppet that appeared in Liège in the 19th century. The popular character, Tchantchès became over time the archetype of the goodman of Liege, witty and good-natured, wise and subtle, quick to find resolutions and fertile in resources, when he is depressed, he recovers with a joke that reveals the popular Walloon citizen, mocking and sentimental. It was therefore fitting to erect a monument to these two popular and significant symbols of the proud city...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

English Sporting Figures Of A Cricketer And A Footballer C.1920
Located in London, GB
English Sporting Figures Of A Cricketer And A Footballer C.1920 Dimensions: Foottballer: h41cm w21cm d9.5cm Cricketer: h40cm w20cm d9cm In very good condition commensurate of age ...
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English Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Italian Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Italian Head. Made of concrete. Packaging is included.
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Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Art Déco Bronze Sculpture of Girl and Goat by Paul Silvestre for Susse Frères
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco patinated bronze sculpture of a girl and a jumping goat with marble base by Paul Silvestre for Susse Frères By: Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères Material: bronze, marble, coppe...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

Marcel Guillard Art Deco Girl & Borzoi Pottery Sculpture for Etling Paris
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large impressive French Art Deco earthenware figural study of a seated young naked girl sat between two Borzoi hounds by Armand Godard produced by Marcel Guillard (1896-1932) for Editions Etling, Paris and dating from around 1925. This huge pottery figure is mounted on a long rectangular shaped integral base and portrays the naked girl...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina. This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is in very good condition and the geometric marble base makes it stand firm and steady. This sacred heart sculpture...
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European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massi...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Pair of European Porcelain Statuettes
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of European porcelain statuettes, representing a lady and a gentleman, positioned in graceful poses, on a textured base that imitates the ground. Polychrome decoration in pastel...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Painted Metal Antique French Cherub with Cornucopia Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Work in patinated metal, bronze color, mounted on a wooden base depicting cherub with cornucopia, of beautiful decoration an...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Girl With a Water Pot Early 20th Century Sculpture by Venetian Michieli
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th Century moulded terracotta sculpture of a young girl with a water pot. Signed on the base, G. Michieli, by the Venetian sculptur Guglielmo Michieli (1855-1944). Good age...
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Italian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

German Ladies First Bronze Sculpture of Cats and Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A group of small wiener bronze style figurines in metal and plaster illustrating pets eating. The German text of "Die Damen Zuerst" means "Ladies First".
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Austrian Romantic Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Chinoiserie Style Terracotta Musician Mounted as Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French Chinoiserie style terracotta figure of a lute playing musician mounted on a lovely carved walnut base. With a wonderful hand carved matching wood finial. 35 inches h...
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French Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Walnut

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Naiade' Statuette
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene lalique opalescent glass 'naiade' statuette. Grey stained details. Features a naiad crouching, holding a shell(?) up to her ear. In Greek mythology, the naiads are a type of fem...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Figural Cherubs Ormolu Candlesticks 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair of bronze ormolu figural cherubs candlesticks Louis XV1 late 19th century mercury gilded with exquisite casting and details.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel is a striking example of anthropomorphic design, clearly incorporating human characteristics into its form. The upper section features a finely detailed human face, compl...
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Congolese Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar 1910s Liege Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade...
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Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique Wooden Sculpture Decorative Figurine Seated Figure on Stool Swedish
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a woman figurine with a great balance of harmony seated on a stool, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This unique art piece is a great ...
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Swedish Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Bog Wood

Le Fumeur French Spelter Statue Sculpture of Young Man Smoking by Charles Masse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Fumeur French Spelter Statue Sculpture of Young Man Smoking by Charles Masse. Item featured brass plaque reads " Le Fumeur par Ch. Masse", spelter construction, by Charles Masse (...
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Unknown Victorian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Cast Gilt Brass Figural Inkwell
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass inkwell on marble base.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black Memorabilia, Young Barefoot Boy Holding Baby Pigs, ca.1910, American
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly amusing and beautiful sculpture of a young black boy holding 4 baby pigs should bring a smile to anyone's face. Richly painted and detailed casting make it very realisti...
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American Other Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Neoclassical Female Pewter Metal Sculpture, Sweden, Art Deco Period
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant Swedish Art Deco sculpture from the 1920s/1930s is crafted from polished pewter, giving it a beautiful silvery metallic glow. Its intricate details and high-end craftsma...
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Swedish Art Deco Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Bronze Sculpture Nude kneeling, drinking by Rudolf Kaesbach
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite bronze sculpture by German sculptor Rudolf Kaesbach (1873–1955) depicts a young woman kneeling on a naturalistic base while delicately cupping her hands to drink. The ...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful antique and handcrafted six-light chandelier. If you are searching for an elegant and unique chandelier to, for example, complete a dining room or a large entrance then th...
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European Aesthetic Movement Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ernst Barlach Plaster 'Russian Peasant Woman and Child'
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Sharon, CT
An extremely rare 'preparation painted' for casting model by the great German 'Gothic' Expressionist Ernst Barlach (1870-1938). These sculptures date from young Barlach's 1906 visit ...
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German Expressionist Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

French Art Deco Terracotta Seated Nude with Fawn, Signed Ary Bitter
Located in New York City, NY
A fine signed original French Art Deco terracotta sculpture of a naked young woman seated on a rectangular shaped self plinth. The bare chested ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine o...
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German Victorian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Paul Phillipe Art Nouveau Gilded Nude Bronze Cast by Goldscheider.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Paul Phillipe gilded ormolu nude bronze cast by Goldscheider foundry.. Vey fine detail and execution. The work is of the period, circ. 1900. It is signed on the marble base, and has ...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Amphora Arts & Crafts Woman with Geese and Trees "Brittany Farmers" Pottery Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Circa 1905 - 1910 attributed to Elvir Otto for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel Amphora Templitz Pottery Vase. This arts and crafts vase stands approx 7" tall with a diameter of appr...
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Austrian Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

P Le Faguays, Woman with the Ball, Signed Bronze, Art Deco, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze with green patina of a young woman taking off to throw a ball The black and white granite base is signed Le Faguays Wear of time to the patina, a small chip on the base ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Chryselephantine Representing a Young Girl with a Hoop Signed Bertrand on
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This charming chryselephantine represents a young girl with a hoop. This sculpture is made of a bronze body and hoop and ivory head (Head restored). This is a French work signed Bert...
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French Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Art Pottery Dancer Figure, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish Austrian attributed, possibly Wiener Werkstatte, art pottery figure of semi naked dancer in the manner of Paul Gauguin. The figure is heavily and solidly pott...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Nude Female Holding a Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved Art Deco sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done in a softwood and depicts a stylized recling nude female holding a basket high above her head. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped base with painted inset accent squares. This could be a depiction of a woman giving...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

American "Man Riding Donkey" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
American "Man Riding Donkey" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, early 20th century, depicting a man holding a vessel riding a donkey on a rectangular base, signed "Roman Bronze Works N.Y."....
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco cubist bronze sculpture nude with tray by F. Guiraud France 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco cubist bronze sculpture nude with tray signed by F. Guiraud. Patinated bronze. Portor marble base. France 1925.
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Golden Pheasant" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A captivating early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of a golden pheasant in an alert pose with excellent cold painted colour and very fine hand finished surface detai...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Wood Relief
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Wood Relief is an original artwork realized by an anonymous manufacturer in the early XX century. Wooden carved gold painted red lacquer. Goo...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Relief
Vintage Chinese Wood Relief
$408 Sale Price
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Adda Bonfils '1883-1943' for Ipsens Enke, Figure of Girl with Shovel in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adda Bonfils (1883-1943) for Ipsens Enke. Figure of girl with shovel in glazed ceramics. Model 889. 1920s / 30's. Measures: 11,5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures 'Set 3'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Early 20th century Spanish figure terracotta planter
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and unusual spanish figure, circa 1920 Hand painted and wearing spanish costume. Figure supported by a cast palm tree base with 3 deep holes, for holding possibly 3 real palm b...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

After Franz Bergman, Bronze Buddha Case That Opens to Expose Nude Goddess
Located in Chicago, IL
After Franz Bergman Vienna Austria bronze with original patina finish to the bronze Buddha. Open the Buddha to reveal a cold painted gold nude female...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
By Fery Boudrot
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930 Fery-Boudrot, Paris, France The red brown velvet touch earthenware head in Art Deco style The head is attac...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware, Plaster, Wood

Turn of the Century Cast Venus after Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This turn of the century marble composite cast version of Venus after Bertel Thorvaldsen is in a wonderful state of decay. Over time she has lost both hand...
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Italian Neoclassical Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

20th Century Hand Painted/Gilt Decorated Porcelain Decorative Man's Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite early 20th-century porcelain sculpture by Royal Dux, crafted in the Czech Republic, is a stunning representation of meticulous artistry and timeless elegance. The scul...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Art Deco Wiener Werkstätte Porcelain Madonna Ida Schwetz Lehmann 1923 Austria
By Ida Schwetz-Lehmann 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Wiener Werkstätte figure Madonna from white glazed porcelain by Ida Schwetz-Lehmann for Wiener Werkstätte 1923, Vienna. A high quality and lovely figure Madonna with Jesus represen...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Diane of Vesailles, Bronze
Located in Altrincham, GB
Cast Bronze of Diane do Gabries the Hunter, also known as Diane of Vesailles, Goddess/Wife of Artemis, after the Roman Marble Statue in the Louvre, Paris.
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European Neoclassical Revival Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Antique Sculpture after Praxitele’s ‘La Diane de Gabies’
Located in Austin, TX
Sculpture in bronze from France made circa 1920. This piece is a version of the famous sculpture ‘La Diane de Gabies’ by Praxitele. The original statue is currently located at the Lo...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking forward, softness and gentleness Facial expression. This wood sculpture is antiqu...
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Oceanic Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture 'Baby's First Bath' - Felice Corsetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Charming Italian Late 19th to early 20th-Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Titled 'Primo Bagno' (Child's First Bath). The whimsical carved marble sculpture depicts a j...
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Italian Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Jean Verschneider, Girl and The Golden Apple Marble Sculpture, Art Deco 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare art deco sculpture by Jean Verschneider (29 August 1872 – 20 December 1943) of a girl giving out golden apples. This sculpture is particularly rare because ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"African with Lute, " Sculpture of Female Nude by Archipenko's ARKO School
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted in the late 1920s by Margaret Berger, a student of Alexander Archipenko, this is one of the finest sculptures to come out of his ARKO Modern A...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Italian Sculptory Group Tiche 20th Century Limited Edition
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIANO SCULPTORY GROUP TICHE 20th Century Limited Edition "Chariot with Horses". limited edition piece with the N.37. Gilded and relief pol...
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Italian Modern Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture, Nude, Female, circa 1920s, Nude Woman, Nude Color Vintage Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Detailed nude female sculpture, made in the 1920s.
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Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
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Kenyan Tribal Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
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French Neoclassical Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

E Battiglia La Favola Della Nonna Alabaster Italian Sculpture Tale of Grandma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved La Favola Della Nonna Italian Alabaster Statue Sculpture "Tale of Grandma" by Eugene Battiglia. Item features Ornate details, entitled "La Favola Della Nonna" which lo...
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Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Gilt Bronze figure 'Femme avec Oiseau' by Pierre Laurel
Located in London, GB
A stunning early 20th century French bronze figure of a semi clad young woman holding a bird in classic high Art Deco pose with excellent gilt patination and intricate surface detail...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and affecting, this sensual bronze by Jean-Marie Camus depicts a nude satyr figure seducing a nude female figure laying prostrate before him, beguiled by the music from h...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Honoring President William H. Taft Arbitration Treaties of 1919
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent bronze sculpture honoring the work of William Howard Taft, American President 1909-1913, his Secretary of State, Philander Chase Knox 1853-1921 and the British Diplomat, Viscount James...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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