Hand-Painted Figurative Sculptures

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by the famous Heissner Company in Germany, in the 1950s. This Company is well known for all the nice and beautiful Gnomes they make. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in good, used condition, without damage. Some paint lost, but this is old-age and gives the gnome the antique finish. Made of hand colored glazed Ceramic. A nice addition to any Lawn, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome...

Humorous well carved fellow standing holding a shallow bowl possibly for calling cards. Estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Company.

Beautiful sculptural table lamp in refined italian Capodimonte porcelain. The lampshade is a masterpiece with multicolored roses and beautiful lithophane (transparent porcelain) scen...

Eugenio Pattarino ceramic statue. Beautiful statuette depicting an Asian girl holding a fruit basket by Eugenio Pattarino Sculptor and ceramist Eugenio Pattarino was born in Floren...

A cute little bronze cold painted figurine of a cat with a camera. It is in the style of Vienna bronze, but probably this example dates from circa 1950. It...

This is a masterpiece unto itself, a hand carved and hand painted oversized wood toy of Pinocchio, the wooden toy who became a real boy. This treasure of time has been encased in a c...

Vintage French ceramic of the Virgin with Child by Jean Derval (circa 1950s). Given Jean Derval's religious convictions, it's hard not to think of this exquisite ceramic sculpture as an explicit spiritual statement of hope, determination and faith. Derval expressed his Christian convictions in pieces he made in the 1950s depicting the Virgin, saints and characters for Provencal Christmas cribs. A wonderful collector's piece - Derval's works continue to appreciate in value year after year. In good overall condition commensurate with age. Signed: 'J Derval' on the back side of the piece. Please see the many accompanying photos with this listing. Upon request a video may be provided. About the artist: Jean Derval (1925-2010) went to Vallauris, France in 1947 where he worked initially with Roger Capron and Robert Picault. Jean Derval met Picasso in 1949 in the famous Madoura workshop where he trained with the master for two years. He set up his own pottery in 1951 but occasionally worked for other potters including his brother-in-law, Gustave Reynaud (founder of Le Mûrier pottery). Derval was awarded a major prize by the Cannes International Academy of Ceramics in 1955 and other prestigious medals for his exhibitions in Europe. His work was also shown in New York and Chicago between 1956 - 1960. Derval won awards at several Vallauris Biennales and in 1998, he was the subject of a film made by Pierre Rémy. His skills as a graphic artist are evident in the bowls, vases and figurines he designed in the early 1950s, which often relate to religious work and to Romanesque art. Yet he was receptive to the lessons of Cubism as is illustrated by the mutations of classic forms in many of his pieces. Far from ignoring the lessons of Abstraction, the decoration Derval used for vases, pitchers and bowls...

An absolutely beautiful, large 1950’s Iron work, hand painted decorative toleware orange tree, made in Italy, this piece is incredibly intricate and detailed. It would look fanta...

Large and beautiful natural looking countryside farm cattle Hereford bull figurine of ceramic, England, 1950s. Made of glazed ceramic and painted in whit...

Beautiful and natural looking Hereford Bull figurine of ceramic by Arthur Gredington for Beswick, England, 1950s. Model 1363. Made of glazed ceramic and ...

Fairground / amusement oversized foosball figure A mid-20th century metal hand painted articulated oversized fairground / amusement arcade foosball figure. Original first paint stil...

Early Bjorn Wiinblad figural sculpture/ pitcher vessel, signed Denmark, circa 1957. Charming whimsical little piece.