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Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century
This late 19th-century Spanish Colonial religious wood carving icon is a finely c...
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19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Cross with Fossil Agate Coral and Mounted on Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross with fossil agate coral and mounted on fossil coral.
The fossil agate coral and fossil coral are put together with the 18th century cross to lo...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
One of a Kind Antique Carved Wood Group Statue Sculpture by Emile Boisseau
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 19th century French wooden sculpture.
This large and figural group is titled 'La Defense Du Foyer' which translates as 'the protection of the spous.' This impressive sculpture is in good and original condition and this ripped hunter defenitely looks ready to fight off anyone or anything threatening his spous.
This sculpture is attributed to Emile Andre...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sandstone Atlases, Cornelius Andreas Donett (attributed to, 1682-1748)
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of monumental atlases made of marbled sandstone from the Main-Franconia region. Formerly part of the gate portal of the house ‘Zu den zwei Bären’ (At the Two Bears) at Töngesg...
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1720s German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Double Figurated hardwood Gong handle, Ifugao People, Philippines.
Located in Leuven , BE
A wooden gong handle featuring two figures positioned back-to-back. The piece has a smooth patina with a dark, mahogany-like finish. Most of these figures ...
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20th Century Philippine Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Large Floor Figurative Sculpture by Robert Cremean, 1960
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very fine large sculpture by Robert Cremean
Item is unsigned, but was purchased directly from Esther Robles gallery. The famous gallery that represented this artist on the 1960s. Th...
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1960s American Other Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Female Nude Sculpture Coffee Table Base
Located in Rīga, LV
Exceptional craftsmanship - delicate and sensual. This figurative artwork can be exposed as a sculpture, laying on the back or standing on the knees. Outstanding collectible item!
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century French Antique Metal Sculpture, The Noble Man by L. Hollot
By L. Hollot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique statuary by L. Hollot French Sculpturor ( 1836 – 1897 ) representing a standing noble man with umbrella, in good condition. Created of Zamak with a very detailed craftsmenship and details. The sculpture is positioned onto a hand carved limestone pedestal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Metal
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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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique two-piece stone statue of a monk/God of the road/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a rare stone Buddha in stock.
This is a small twin-figure stone carving made in the early to middle Edo period (1600–1800). It features two standing monk-like deities side b...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Angel Wing with Rutilated Quartz on an Aragonite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with rutilated quartz crystals on natural-forming aragonite crystal cluster. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Italy.
The aragonite is from Morocco and is known for this particular type of crystalized formations. The mineral emulates a cloud which is compliments the 18th century Italian gilded angel wing. The rutile quartz crystals are adorned on the base and aspects of the wing and the gold of the rutile perfectly matches the original gilded 18th century Italian artifact...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$2,812 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the early 20th century.
Serpentine m...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
$886 Sale Price
50% Off
A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Marcela Cure Female Backside Wall Art Sculpture Resin and Stone - Number 24
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
A female torso sculpture wall art piece that calls on references of Renaissance paintings and academic ceramic sculptures. This female body piece explores historic interpretations o...
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2010s Colombian Other Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
18th Century Spanish Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception, Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel.
Besides its impressive size this sculpture is an excellent, museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath.
The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often hired by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase.
Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources.
We see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Rare Signed Dante Zoi Alabaster Sculpture of Two Children, Italian, Circa 1920s
By Dante Zoi
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcarved, endearing and remarkable Classical Realism / Figurative work of art, weighing 23.15 pounds.
A tender and exquisitely hand-carved alabaster sculpture by Italian artist Da...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Marble Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial female nude torso white marble sculpture with dark veining, circa 20th century. Sculpture is predominately white marble with traces of dark veining as sho...
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20th Century European Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$4,200
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm.
Our Lady Conception Indo-Portuguese teak wood carving from the 17th century.
Upholstered and polychrome . T
he ...
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19TH Century artist male lay figure form
Located in London, GB
19TH Century artist male lay figure form
This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in form and shows lots of natural age.
Dimensions in inches: H 12” x W 3” x D 1.5”
...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
The Farnese Bull, fragmentary Relief, early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Fragmentary relief from the early 17th century made of marble. The relief is modeled after the Farnese Bull, a Roman colossal sculpture that was excavated in the 16th century and is ...
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Early 17th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Stunning & Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian 19th Century Greco-Roman Style Marble Bas-Relief Frieze, Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Italian 19th century Greco-Roman style carved Carrara marble bas-relief Frieze, after the antique. The finely carved white marble frieze in r...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$48,950 Sale Price
60% Off
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unique & Large Hand Carved Sculpture / Mephisto Floor Lamp / Faust Opera Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large and extremely rare, antique sculpture of Mephistopheles from the Faust Opera.
This striking and famous historical work of art depicting Mephistopheles is another one of ...
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19th Century European Other Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
18th century hand-carved wooden monk
Located in Oostende, BE
Wooden (oak) monk from the second half of the 18th century with glass eyes. Comes from a chapel in Ypres (Belgium).
Fingers and 1 hand are missing, but the corps and face are still...
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18th Century Belgian Other Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's
It is signed P.Leclerc.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture in White Marble, Head of a Young Bacchus
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite sculpture, crafted from precious white Italian marble, captures the head of a young Bacchus, the Roman deity known for his association with wine, grape harvests, and t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$2,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lapis Lazuli Carved Group of Figures Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes with traditional Chinese hair...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
$6,000 Sale Price
42% Off
18th Century White-Grey French Pair of Walnut Putti aux Vases, Antique Cherubs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey pair of Louis XVI Epoque Putti or Cherubs statuettes. Hand sculpted and patinated in Walnut in their original antique condition. This Parisian pair of putti are facing e...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Sculpture of the African Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s student wood carved sculpture from the Scuola di Belle Arti in Venice.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$450 Sale Price
30% Off
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and trace...
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Marble Statue of Nude Female with Cherubs by Luca Madrassi
Located in New York, NY
Important white marble sculpture by the Italian-born master, Luca Madrassi (1848-1919), depicting a standing nude beauty surrounded by three cherubs, two playing bronze flutes and on...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green granite.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian Jade Costa Rican Avian Effigy pendant Atlantic Watershed 500AD- 1500AD
Material: Jade
Measures: Length 9 inches
Width 1 inches
Depth .4 inch.
Exquisite Costa Rican jade (axe god...
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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color,
France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses.
Treated against woodworm.
Measurements in...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$561 Sale Price
46% Off
A small hand-carved malachite sculpture of an indigenous tribesman, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-carved malachite sculpture depicting an indigenous tribesman - possibly Mayan or Aztec - , probably 20th century. A hole is carved on verso bottom of sculpture so he can be fi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A bronze figurative sculpture depicting an abstract female body, upon a pink marble plinth, signed by artist, probably mid to late 20th century. Thi...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Patinated Spelter Figure of Joan of Arc on Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office of a study with this elegant statue of Joan of Arc, the iconic French heroine and saint. Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique figure sits on a rectangular bas...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wool
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Nude Hand Carved Wood & Marble Sculpture Style of Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking example of hand-carved modernist sculpture, this nude female figure in the style of Ferdinand Parpan captures the elegance and abstraction of the 1930s–40s post-Art Deco e...
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1940s Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Giant Amphora Vase Majolica Hand Painted Four Seasons Art Nouveau
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic amphora in glazed majolica, handmade and hand painted in central Italy. On the amphora are represented, in great detail, the four seasons personified by graceful women surro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Modernist Nude Hand Carved Wood & Marble Sculpture Style of Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Red Lion, PA
This exquisite hand-carved wood sculpture of a nude female stands with timeless elegance, mounted on a luxurious base of solid Portoro marble. Carved in the manner of Ferdinand Parpa...
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1940s Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Antique Carved Wooden Folk Art Horse, c.1940
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved hardwood statue of a jumping horse. c.1940
Slightly naïve but full of charm whittled from hardwood. Beautiful detail throughout. Obvious loss of one rear leg. M...
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Early 20th Century English Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Neoclassical 19th Century White Carrara Marble Sculpture Guglielmo Pugi
Located in Miami, FL
Important 19th century sculpture carved on white Carrara marble. The female figure is dressed in a stunning Art Nouveau costume and rests on a pyramidal-shaped pedestal. Magnificent ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$19,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Lifesize French 19th-20th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of "Venus and Cupid"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lifesize French 19th-20th century carved marble sculpture of "Venus and Cupid" In the manner of Felix Maurice Charpentier (French, 1858-1924). The tall and slender nude figure of a...
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Early 1900s French Greco Roman Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique and Large Top Quality Carved Oak Six-Light Sculpture Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning hand-crafted pendant with a great patina.
This stunning chandelier clearly is the result of the skilled and focused craftsmanship of a master carver. To be able to carve on...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
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