Polychrome Statue Depicting Hindu God Vishnu and Cow, India

A hand carved Indian temple carving from Gujarat from the early 20th century, depicting a Hindu deity. Born in the Western portion of India in th...

An exceptionally beautiful antique French wood carving, made in the 17th century. It depicts Madonna standing with open offering arms .The...

An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...

Hard wood with rests of polychromy.

Indian style bronze statue of a Hindu goddess with gilt accents having intricately patterned attire and headdress Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Roundel bronze relief of the god Hanuman shown in profile walking with his right hand raised, 18th-19th century.

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture, circa 1950s. An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs a...

In the heart of Bali, amidst the lush tropical landscapes and the whispers of ancient traditions, stands a mesmerizing wooden statue that tells a tale of devotion and serenity. This ...

Dutch Delft Polychrome Model of a Cow, Circa 1760 The Dutch Delft pottery figure depicts a standing cow on a hollow rectangular green base with canted corners, the top in green to d...

CARVED POLYCHROME WOOD DEPICTING SAINT FLORIAN ORIGIN : SWABIA, SOUTHERN GERMANY PERIOD : LATE 15th CENTURY Height : 98 cm Length : 29 cm Depth : 24 cm Polychrome limewood Very fine condition Provenance - Swiss collection STAEHELIN-PARAVICINI - March 1939 - Auction Jacob Hecht -18 April 1929, Berlin - Sammlung Prof Q.A. LEIMHAAS Munich, Helbing - 26 May 1908 (Research by Thierry Fraslin) During the Middle-Age Saint Florian was particularly popular, subject to worship in Austria -Tyrol- Bavaria and Bohemia. Embodying courage and commitment Saint Florian was invoked to protect the soul of the living against sins and to keep the soul of the deads from the purgatory. From the mid-15th century he safeguards from water and fire. The legend has it that when he was young the saint had contained the fire of a burning...