Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Pair Of French Spelter Figures, depicting a boy and girl selling fruit, raised up on circular stepped bases. Dimensions Height 11 Inches Width 5.5 Inches Depth 5.5 Inches

A French painted iron centaur sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. This French decorative object features a theme borrowed from the Greco-Roman mythology,...

This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...

A large Italian 19th-20th century neoclassical and Greco-Roman style architectural Scagliola wall plaque depicting chariots, horses, allegorical maidens and gods, inlaid and painted ...

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

A terracotta sculpture depicting a sitting female nude, attributed to Gabriel Eugène Coquelin (1907-1996). French, c. 1930s.

Dimensions Total Height: 7.5 inches Base Height: 2 inches Width: 2.75 inches Depth: 2.75 inches ABOUT This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous Austrian sculptor Karl Kaub stands out for the originality and humor of its subject matter. The author depicted with amazing subtlety a boy who jumped on one leg in fright, suddenly seeing a frog sitting on his arm. CARL KAUBA (Austrian, 1865-1922) was born August 13, 1865 in Vienna, Austria. The son of a shoemaker, Kauba chose to follow his calling into the world of art. Collectors now rank him in a class with Remington and Russell as one of the great portrayers of American Western. His subjects were typically American Indians, calvarymen, cowboys, and roughriders. In addition to his American bronzes, Kauba produced a lifetime’s worth of Austrian statuary. His work became fully appreciated on both sides of the Atlantic. Carl studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna under professor Laufenberg. Later he would study at the academies under Carl Waschmann and Stefan Schwartz. Next, he went to Paris in 1886 to further study before he set off for the U.S. In fact, some debate still remains as to whether Kauba ever visited the U.S. Kauba’s fascination with the West was fired by the stories of the German writer, Carl May, whose tales of Western adventure were well known throughout Europe. Most authorities feel that he was about twenty-five years old when he traveled widely throughout the American West. He then returned to Austria with voluminous notes, sketches, and several models of Western sculpture...

American bronze girl with cats, signed William Zorach with copyright WZ mark, circa 1920.

Terracotta representing a child and a bird in the hand, signed, early 20th century, Louis XV style. Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 32 cm, D: 15 cm.

Important Terracotta representing a baby doll who writes, accompanied by his bird, early 20th century, Louis XV style. Measures: H: 42 cm, W: 40 cm, D: 30 cm.

Bronze sculpture of three nude children playing One child is holding a shell horn Beautiful patina

La Paesana bronze statuette Neapolitan school, early 1900.

Pair of French Bisque Porcelain Hand Painted Figural Sculptures, Circa 1900 Depicting male and female fruit pickers

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a male hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined work...

Enchanting terracotta sculpture depicting the embrace between two lovers. The woman, with her breasts exposed and on her knees, embraces and is embraced by the man in a passionate an...

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

A Bronze Figure of a Csikós by Hungarian Sculptor László Beszédes, Early 20th Century ...

Beautiful and sweet patinated bronze sculpture group of cherubs embracing by German Sculptor Ludwig Dasio (1871 - 1932). Fine quality, green verdigris patina. Signed.

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo in the shape of a ripe pomegranate. The handle is carved to resemble a thin branch, which forks to either side of the teapot bearing long, slender leaves. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...

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

French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a snake charmer orientalist dancer holding an alluring pose, while having a snake wrapped around her arm. It is standing on an oval blac...

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

A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu and white marble three-light candelabra, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The single allegorical and whimsical finely chased gilt-bronze Belle Époque group representing a pair of mermaid Putti supporting a cornucopia filled with flowers and fruit topped...

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

Sign: Joseph D´Aste Sign: (14) 8283 sign: Aux Champs Brunle Garaltiau Titre CyL Deposee Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Written: Aux Champs We have specialized in the sale of Art D...

An Antique large size bronze figurine of a girl with birds. Multi-patinas and signed and title by the Artist ( Champagne Sr.) Heavy piece. Total height is 30" and base is 12" wide. From a private collector of deco bronzes. Missing a stick in her right hand .This will require white glove packing and shipping . Quote available at time of the sale by Zip Code .

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

A pair of 19th century chalked bronzed figures in typical dress raised up on square bases Dimensions Height 24 Inches Width 9 Inches Depth 6.5 Inches

Continental Porcelain Figural Centerpiece No visible marks. Circa 1900. Modeled with three classical maidens scantily clad some painted with foliage, on a scroll decorated circular ...

Table lamp Art deco Materia: Ceramic Style: Art Deco Country: Austria To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. If you want to live in the golden years, this is the table lamp that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. KERAMOS HISTORY: WIENER KUNST...

Hunter and deer sculpture materials pewter electro plated and marble Origin Germany, circa 1900 perfect condition.

A bronze patinated 'prayer hands' woman figure sculpture. With ornate detailing, the figure is adorned in a bronze skirt and jewels. A classical Indian artisan crafted piece that...

Art Deco bronze by well known Austrian sculptor Bruno Zach. Bruno Zach is known for his erotic bronzes. The bronze depicts semi-nude dancer covered with flower. Signed on the base"Zach"

Extraordinary and unique, this gorgeous large sculptural copper panel depicting 16 charming dancing Putti, playing and amusing themselves, with 1 dog and 1 bird, after Clodion, early...

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

Pair of bronze children reading on green marble bases. Could be used as bookends. Each are 4 1/2" long by 3" wide by 3" tall.

A charming early 20th Century Spanish bronze study depicting a young girl trying to escape from her high chair, exhibiting excellent rich brown and gilt patina and fine detail. Signe...

This Art Deco glazed earthenware figurine is unsigned and only numbered, but believed to have been made in either Germany or Austria in circa 1920. This figurine is done in a thick c...

An amazing Art Deco silvered bronze sculpture of a female nude holding two parrots. Mounted on a black and green marble piece. Signed on back s...

20th century silvered spelter/zamac statue of Sarah Bernhardt as Napoleon II in L' Aiglon with marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, spelter, zinc Technique: cast, polished, metalwork Dimensions: 4.5 in x 4 in x 15.5 in Date: early 20th century Style: Belle Époque, Art Nouveau Place of origin: France Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) played the role of "aiglon" in the room eponymous Edmond Rostand...

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a female hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined wo...

Centerplace, Year: 1900 Firms: L. Alliot We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disp...

Wonderful bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a nude Egyptian dancer wearing a skimpy bottom finely decorated with turquoise enamel. She's also adorned with matching bracelets. You c...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation or champagne cup and cover made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our presenta...

Impressive and large French terracotta figural putti group playing tamborines and horns. Late 19th-early 20th century. Signed on base: ...

A stunning carved Carrara marble bust of a young woman By Paul Philippe France, Circa 1920s Measures: 11.75"W x 11"D x 19"H. Excellent original condition. No chips or cracks. T...

In dark patina bronze Signed by Prof. Puntelli Measures: Height 75 cm.

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

A lovely pair of bronze statues depicting joyous cherubic figures. Can be used as a sculpture or as single candle candleholders The cherub figure was used a lot in Renaissance art and represented as a naked, chubby male baby or child. During the time of the Greeks it was Dionysus and later adopted by the Romans as Bacchus, the god of the grape, harvest, wine and fertility. The figures sculpted on this pair of decorative candle sticks...

"Inspiration" metal sculpture by Théophile Somme representing a young harpist AJ founder France, circa 1900.

A bust of a Congolese Mangbetu woman by F.X. Goddard and A. Nauwelaers. François-Xavier GODDARD (1912-2006) (Belgium) is an artist born in 1912.

Polychrome bronze inscribed 'Carl Kauba' and stamped 'Geschutz' along the back.

Pair of delightful white cast marble sculptures made in Italy in the 1900's capture the essence of maternal joy and the innocence of childhood. In one sculpture, a radiant woman tend...

Figure is identified in the front as Hans Sachs who was a German singer, poet and play write. Signed by the artist 'Ruff'.

Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...

A Vienna faience porcelain figurine representing motherly love by Schauer. Bench and figures are porcelain. Faces and arms are in a bisque (flat) finish. Marked on the bottom Vienna ...

Bronze bust on marble plinth by Georges van der Straeten Belgian, c. 1900 Measures: Height 69cm, width 34cm, depth 21cm This beautiful portrait bust is by the Belgian sculptor Georges van der Straeten. The bust depicts in patinated bronze a young woman, who twists her head to her right and glances her eyes slightly askance. She is wearing a head covering and a light dress...

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