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Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s, Christmas Gnome
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s. Christmas Gnome with candle holder, red top and pants, green coat. Rare collector's item, hard to fi...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

U. Zaccagnini for Walt Disney Sleepy Glazed Ceramic Sculpture 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Miniature signed Ugo Zaccagnini, in hand-glazed ceramic, depicting the dwarf Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Walt Disney. Italian production from the 1940s. Signature ...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Louis XV Huge Verdigris Bronze Signed Nishan Toor Nude Cherub Sculpture / Putti
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular and Important XL Louis XV style Bronze Cherub/ Putti Sculpture Signed by Listed Artist Nishan Toor. Verdigris patina, beautifully detailed clas...
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American Louis XV Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Goebel Set of Seven Vintage Annual Angel Bells Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Bochum, NRW
Goebel Set of Seven Vintage Annual Angel Bells Christmas Tree Ornaments, Germany 1980s - 1990s. Rare collector's item, hard to find. This is a set of 7 pcs very nice ornaments from ...
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German Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Giant Midcentury Eiffel Tower
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The iconic ultimate in French symbols. Fabulous blacksmith work, in old rivetted iron from the 1930s. Beautifully carried out and detailed. An expert believes it must have taken 2 months to carry out such work. The tower is assembled in 3 parts so it is easy to move. Perfect for a shopping mall...
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French Industrial Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Terracotta sculpture of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Terracotta sculpture of Apollo, 20th century, from Villa Caserta Italy. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Indica...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, wit...
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Ghanaian Tribal Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pierre Bonnard 'Femme Nue Debout Bras Leves Derriere La Tete..' Alva Repro
Located in Sharon, CT
Cast from the original "Femme Nue Debout Bras Leves Derriere La Tete, S'epongeant La Nuque" Bronze in The Albright Art Gallery. Published by Alva Reproductions. A rare reproduction ...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of porcelain figurines H 42 cm early 900s
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of oriental porcelain figurines of excellent workmanship early 1900s in very good condition with no imperfections. The figurines measure: Height cm 42/43 Width at the base 12 cm
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also highlights the palm and fingers. Rich and detailed with great patina, this piece is in ver...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Edition Picasso, Oiseau à la huppe, cendrier rond tourné, 1952.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau à la huppe 1952 Cendrier rond tourné D. 14,5 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à la paraffine oxydée, émail blanc, Noir, Tiré à 500 ex...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...
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Congolese Tribal Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A Beautiful Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Decorative Leaf Dish Soini 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Birch

Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. This is one of the best pieces we have come across of his work. Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator, and photographer, winning over 20 graphic art awards from the Rochester Society of Communicating Artists. Afterward, he found his calling working with welded and bent metals and designing abstract sculptures often featuring figures and animals. He passed away in 1999. The sculpture is signed and dated (1968) with Wilson's traditional imprint/stamp. Wilson's work has been exhibited at the York State Craft Fair, Ithaca College, NY; Northeast Craft Fair, Am. Craftmen's Council, Mount Snow...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Murano Pink Opal Flowers Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink flowers and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Danish Carved Teak Sculpture “LOVERS” By Simon Randers Circa 1960.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
DANISH CARVED TEAK SCULPTURE “LOVERS” by SIMON RANDERS Circa 1960. Branded under base. Measurements: 5" x 3" x 30.5" h / 12.5 x 7.5 x 77.5 cm. Hardly noticeable restoration to male...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Art Deco Flapper Girl Ceramic Powder/ Trinket Box, c1930's, France
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco ceramic powder box. A rare design and highly sought after. The attention to detail is just wonderful, so skillfully painted, from her slightly blushed cheek...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Impressive Medici Lions In Staffordshire Pottery Antique Style
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An impressive pair of Medici Lions fashioned after the style of Staffordshire Pottery of the late 1800's Capable of making a splendid decorative statement Circa 1960's Height 4.75 in...
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English Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

White Porcelain Decorative Item "Osterfreude" by Carl Werner for Hutschenreuther
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1960s. This item is made in white porcelain and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Two Centaurs, " Highly Important Original Maquette for Palais de Tokyo, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and important example of stylized Art Deco figural sculpture, this bas relief of two centaurs -- a father centaur being embraced by a baby centaur -- is the original plaster maquette by Marcel Armand Gaumont for a sculpture adorning the facade of the Palais de Tokyo...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Godard Armand "Woman Sitting with Doves" Art Deco Sculpture black marble
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
"Jeune femme aux colombes" "young woman with doves" By Armand Godard. Beautiful sculpture with beautiful patina Art Deco period representing a woman sitting feeding birds on oval terrace in black marble. Very fine work. Signed. France,  circa 1930 Armand Godard made many chryselephantine statuettes in bronze and ivory in the Art Deco style, especially for the foundry Edmond Etling. In the 1920s and 1930s, he exhibited in Paris in the salons of the Society of French Artists. During the 1937 Universal Exhibition in Paris, he showed a monumental statue 4.5 meters high and a patinated plaster sculpture.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Asian Carved Jade Plum/Peach Hard Stone Fruit Carved Leaves
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet carved hard stone fruit, I'm not sure whether it's a green plumb or peach? It has carved stone leaves but I am not which stone they are made of but it would be fabulo...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Giangurgolo Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Giangurgolo”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi. “Lattimo” glass figurine with polychrome decoration. Represents a slender character playing the accordion. The cha...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Early Classic Wood Ashanti Stool Circle Supporting Top, Ghana Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A well-loved traditional stool or seat from the Akan people of Ghana. The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts a...
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Ghanaian Tribal Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s Mid Century Life Size Female Sirens Column Sculptures Statues
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish statues are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning parchmen...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Fiberglass

Wooden Articulating Folk Art Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 50" tall articulating folk art wood figure is a medium sized wooden mannequin designed with lifelike proportions. Its smooth, natural wood finish showcases the grain and texture...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Napoleone Martinuzzi , Two Cactus in Murano iridescent Fume Vamsa Attribution
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Tare pair of two glass cactus in an iridescent Fume finish. This design is a classic design by Napoleone Martinuzzi. Update: One leaf on the large cactus snapped and was glued in pla...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco "Diana Huntress" figural group in spelter possibly by Molins or Ballesté. Features a female archer with a dog. All rests on a solid ...
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European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

"Hauling In, " Possibly Unique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nudes, 1931
By Romolo Del Bo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and fascinating sculpture of two nude men hauling in something from a distance, this piece also serves as a fascinating study of the tangled relationship between two figures. ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco Period, Jan & Joel Martel Style, France, circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This woman bust is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco Sculpture, made circa 1930, in France. In a white color. In the Style of Jan and Joël MARTEL.  
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

1950s Vintage Old Pond Boat Wood Sailboat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Boat Pond Yacht 14.88 x 17 tall x 3.75 Original vintage condition unrestored presentation. See images provided.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th century articulated lay figure.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...
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Late Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Pair of Italian Glazed Terracotta Parrot Statues
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta parrot statues. This stunning large pair of Italian glazed terra cotta macaw parrots are executed in vibrant colors of ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1960s Ceramic Pop-Art Nut Bolt Table Shelf Decor Sculptures Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun solid ceramic sculptures from a Northeast DC Artists Estate. Showing wear, Chips, Cracks, but no looseness to either piece. Ready to display. Nut Dia 7 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s. Guanyin, the Bo...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Enamel Ceramic Sculpture by Abele Jacopi Signed Lenci, Italy
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic sculpture by Abele Jacopi (1882-1957) signed Lenci. Art Deco period, Italy, circa 1950.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Mad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Shell

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
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Kenyan Folk Art Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Pair of Gold Plated Fighting Cockerel Ornaments, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of gold plated fighting cockerel ornaments. These beautiful sculptures were produced in Italy in the 1960s. An iconic set from the 1960s that is incredibly rare to be found gold plated. These animated roosters hand-crafted sculptures feaures incredible details, perfect example of midcentury Italian manufacture. A fantastic eye-catching set, that will be the perfect addition for enriching a desk or a midcentury hallway entrance...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Brass, Metal

Cortendorf West German Mid-Century Pottery Seated African Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German figure of a seated African man by Cortendorf. The pottery figure sits on a rounded base with a flat back edge and portrays a seated man resting on h...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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Tanzanian Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns from the 1960's. Dozens of hand wired and beaded ferns in a variety of greens and blues. On strand is a pale pink. Easy to form into different arr...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Shop Display Mannequin Bust
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Shop Display Mannequin Bust A very sculpture early 20th century French (Paris) shop display caged neck bust. Made from layers of paper Mache and card, fitted wit...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Design Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture "Lady" by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Designer: Jitka Forejtová - Very good, original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Louis Giraud Nude Ceramic Sculpture Vallauris 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Louis Giraud to Vallauris France sculpture ' Swimmer ' in grey ceramic original base in wallnut signed Giraud Vallauris 20th century circa 1940 Dimensions 62 cm x 28cm x 18 cm
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French Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair Vintage Musical Figural Sculptors Male Book Ends Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Pair of Grand Tour style Figural Bookends Holders depicting two sculptural male views of Music Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Standing in p...
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British Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Seated Female Nude Sculpture in Walnut signed Aldo Calo
By Aldo Calo
Located in New York, NY
This deeply felt and beautifully made Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Seated Female Nude Sculpture in Walnut signed Aldo Calo (B. 1910) originates from Italy, C. 1968. A brilliant ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurine Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of majolica figurines would elevate any living room, kitchen, or entry way. Created in Italy circa 1950 and done in the Capodimonte style, the large barbotine statues depict a couple of young adults in traditional Italian clothing. The peasant girl is shown wearing a green dress, blue shawl, pink apron and red hair covering, and carries a traveling sack and a basket of fruit. The young man, also dressed humbly in brown trousers and a green vest...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Majolica, Porcelain

Piccola Ceramica Anni 50, Mid Century, Ceramic, 50s, Ceramic Figure
Located in Milano, MI
piccola ceramica anni 50 - mid century - ceramic - 50s - ceramic figure Periodo di produzione 1950 - 1959 Paese di produzione Italia Stile mid-century, Vintage Stato Buono ...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sweet Little Dog Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Money Box c1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Adorable hand painted ceramic Italian money box from the 1960's A joyful palette of colours brings this piece to life Circa 1960's Signed M33 Italy ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...
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American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful piece by Dun Caoin adds whimsy and style to your décor. The sculptural base, full of detail presents a figure of a fish. Sculpted detail and eyes bring form on one sid...
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Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Sculpture of Woman and Child in the Style of Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in McKinney, TX
White ceramic glaze handmade one of a kind vintage ceramic sculpture of woman holding a child. 23" x 9" x 9" Good vintage condition wi...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

From the model by William Theed (1804-91) - Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
From a model by William Theed (1804-91) - Sculpture, Achilles - 83 cm - Marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL....
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Italian Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

French Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque with Three Figures by Les Argonautes 1960s
Located in London, GB
French vintage decorative ceramic wall plaque with three figures, by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A refreshingly naive and charming piece depicting three men in olden robes and hats. It is up to the viewer to decide who they represent. This stoneware piece is weighty and substantial and may be hung on the wall or simply allowed to lean against a vertical surface. There's no doubt it is a charming piece by a renowned pair of French ceramicists who created 'Les Argonautes' pottery studio. This piece is signed on the backside: 'Les Argonautes'. It is in good condition. Hanging string on rear. Upon request a video may be provided. About the artists: Isabelle Ferlay (Born 1917) and Frédérique Bourguet (1925-1997) set up a pottery studio together in Vallauris in the South of France which they named 'Les Argonautes'. Using the local Vallauris red...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Folk Art Nativity Scene Puzzle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s hand painted folk art nativity scene puzzle. Well done with vibrant 1960s pop colors. Each piece is painted on both sides. Signed on the back.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (7 available), beautiful vintage Murano hand blown iridescent art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Félix Agostini, rare original sculpture in gilt resin made circa 1960 Representing a Dancer or Icarus, this original sculpture is one of Félix Agostini's rarest creations. Félix Ago...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

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