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Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Fruit 6-Piece Bowl & Fruit Sculpture, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Fruit 6-Piece Bowl & Fruit Sculpture, Signed
Italy, Circa 1980s
This 6-piece Murano glass fruit bowl and sculpture set by Barovier & Toso, hailing fr...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Polychrome Paint Decorated Santos Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Santos figurine.
In polychrome painted decoration over carved wood and some areas of gesso.
Likely Latin-American in origin.
We'...
Category
19th Century Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Oak Wood Skull Polychromed 18th Century
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th Century polychromed skull
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A polychrome sculpture depicting the Virgin and the Child
Mosan region, second half of 13th century
Polychrome wood
73 x 29 X 12 cm
Provenance :
Former Belgian private collection from the beginning of the 20th century
This remarkable early artwork portrays the Enthroned Virgin and Child, also known as Sedes Sapientiae, which translates to the 'Seat of Wisdom...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Medieval Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century "Prix de Rome" Bronze Statuette
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century French Bronze depicting a Moroccan Male wearing a fez and carrying two jugs of water. Base is labeled with "Prix de Rome" , a group of scholarsh...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Christopher Circa 1600 Alabaster
Located in Esbeek, NL
This Albast statue depicting Saint Christopher, beautiful polychrome
Circa 1600
Alabaster
Category
17th Century European Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
18th Century French Carved Giltwood & Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Virgen Queretana
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful sculpture representing the Virgin with details by hand from the 18th century, colonial Mexican
Category
18th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche after Jean-Antoine Houdon
USA, 20th century, Variant of 'Anatomical Man No. 3'
This work we are off...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Pair of 17th Century Angels
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of angels in polychrome and gilded wood.
They each carry a cornucopia receiving two iron arms of light decorated with flowers and foliage.
Charming expression of these smiling...
Category
1610s Spanish Other Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 17th Century Painted and Gilded Wood Fire Pots
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of large fire pots from the Louis XIV period.
The painted and partially gilded carved wooden base
Surmounted by large flames in painted wood.
17th century period.
Probably e...
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt.
Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Category
1970s Central Asian Folk Art Vintage Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1...
Category
19th Century Mexican Industrial Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Circa 1717–1780, Hand-carved Wood and Polychrome Saints Cosmas and Damian
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold a captivating pair of 18th-century hand-carved wooden treasures, dating from the remarkable span of 1717 to 1780. These exquisite pieces stand as a testament to the artistic mastery of their era, adorned with original polychrome and resplendent gold gilding that portrays the venerated Saints Cosmas and Damian...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 18th Century Spanish carved-wood polychromed sculpture of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry. This actual sculpture appears in the book Santa Apolonia En España...
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
16th Century Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Russian Orthodox Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable 16th-century Russian Orthodox icon crucifix, a testament to the artistry and spirituality of its era. This meticulously hand-painted and carved wood masterpiece is adorned with three bars, finished in radiant gold gilding, and richly polychromed, making it a truly captivating work of religious art.
The central scene portrays the crucifixion, with figures of Martha, Maria, Johannes, and Longinus depicted beneath the cross. Above, the icon features the symbol of the skull of Adam, representing the triumph over death following the original sin. Atop this iconic composition stands God Sabaoth, flanked by two celestial angels, adding a heavenly aura to the piece.
What makes this icon truly exceptional are the five scenes meticulously depicted from Orthodox festive days, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of religious traditions and celebrations.
This Russian Orthodox crucifix...
Category
16th Century Russian Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Terracotta Bust of Christ as the Redeemer, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A terracotta bust of Christ as The Redeemer
Tuscany or Emilia Romagna, late 15th century
Measures: 46 x 43 x 21 cm
This powerful, moving bust of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ance...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century carved wooden figure likely depicts the Jade Emperor, the supreme monarch of heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and ben...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Polychrome Terracotta Sculpture Signed G. Van Vaerenbergh
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall antique terracotta composition was crafted in Belgium, circa 1890. The sculpture, signed on the side G. Van Vaerenbergh with the number 246, depicts two expressive, young b...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Earthenware
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form of a mermaid, dating to the early 20th century, most likely originating in Guerrero, Mexico.
Featuring a large nude female form, exquisitely detailed throughout, including intricately painted eyes, sculpted wavy hair and rich polychrome decorated scaled tail mounted with fish figure, having cutout for wearing around waist, moderately hollowed body reduces overall weight, and arms jointed at the shoulder allowing the arms to rotate and freely move when worn.
Retaining later looped wires for hanging from the ceiling or wall. Great original antique / vintage condition with expected heavily distressed patina and chippy paint finish losses. All wear consistent with age and indicative of use.
Provenance / Acquisition:
From the collection of Mrs. Bettye Wellons, Austin, Texas.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, established in 1983, Austin, Texas. 2022 Texas Mansion Carved Antiques & Decor catalog.
Overall dimensions: (approx)
Raised on arms angled back with back head up...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Monumental Chinese Stone Guanyin Head, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokitesvara in eastern Buddhism and is instantly available to all who call upon her with their mind. Though commonly depicted as a woman in Chinese statuary...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Life Size Putti on Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted in Italy circa 1780, the antique cherub stands on a square base decorated with shell and foliage motifs. The hand carved sculpture depicts a life size young boy wearing ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Sculpture After Claire R. Colinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Art Deco style sculpture is after the Snake Dancer sculpture by the Romanian-born sculptor Demtre Chiparus, which was or...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Brass
Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 17th Century Baroque polychromed carved wood Angel sculptures with torch shaped candleholders.
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux
By Le Roux à Paris 1
Located in Ulm, DE
Multicolor marble mantel clock
Clock movement from Le Roux
Lion sculpture made of bronze, chromed, original patina
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dime...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Northern Wei Terrecotta Attendant - TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 386-534 ADA well defined Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Attendant Statue.
The Figure is depicted standing with his hands along the body, wearin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
15th Cen Four Pillars of the Christian Faith Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke
Located in North Miami, FL
15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century French Carved Polychrome Statue of Moses in Oak Niche
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1760 and resting in a carved oak niche, the figure depicts the prophet Moses, the most important prophet in Judaism and Christianity. Moses is best known from the story in the biblical Book of Exodus and Quran as the lawgiver who met God face-to-face on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments after leading his people, the Hebrews, out of bondage in Egypt and to the "promised land" of Canaan. He is represented with horns on top of his head. The horns came about because of an ambiguity of the Latin version of Exodus 34, 30. After being addressed by God on top of Mount Sinai and given the Tablets of the Law containing the Ten Commandments, Moses descended to his people in the desert. His face was seen to shine with a divine light. (The first Moses with horns was commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb; it was based on a description in chapter 34 of Exodus in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible used at that time). The religious and biblical item...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Gothic Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin.
Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters.
The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...
Category
Early 1600s Chinese Ming Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure Depicting Baby Jesus
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an extraordinary 18th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed figure, capturing the tender image of baby Jesus in a standing posture, gracefully perched upon an intric...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés '1568-1649', Infant St John the Baptist
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649)
Infant St John the Baptist
Spanish, 17th century
H 74 cm
Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Pyrenees of France, circa 1860. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the Classic religious...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming pair of Austrian 19th century polychromed majolica hanging wall sculptures of an elderly couple peeking through a window, probably by Friedrich Goldscheider (Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik.) Each wall sculpture depicting an elderly man wearing glasses and a traditional cap with his arms extended forward as if it was reading a book or a newspaper. The other depicting an elderly lady, also peeking through a window, wearing a laced cap with a bow tie and shawl over her shoulders, her arms are also extended forward as if it was reading a book or a newspaper. The male figure stamped on the back "78 - II ." The lady figure stamped on the back "37 - 79." Vienna, circa 1890-1900.
Man's height: 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm.)
Man's width: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm.)
Depth: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm.)
Lady's height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm.)
Lady's width: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm.)
Lady's depth: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm.)
Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory (German: Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik, (now) Goldscheider Keramik) is an Austrian ceramic manufactory.
In 1885, Friedrich Goldscheider came from the small Bohemian city of Pilsen to Vienna and founded the Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory. It became one of the most influential ceramic manufactories of terracotta, faience and bronze objects in Austria with subsidiaries in Paris, Leipzig and Florence. For over half a century Goldscheider created masterpieces of historical revivalism, Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) and Art Deco. Famous artists such as Josef Lorenzl, Stefan Dakon, Ida Meisinger and the two perhaps best known Austrian ceramic artists Michael Powolny and Vally Wieselthier worked for Goldscheider. Several of the artists who worked for Goldscheider also worked for other Viennese studios, such as Augarten, Keramos or for the German brands Rosenthal and Meissen.
The Goldscheider family emigrated in 1938 to United Kingdom and USA. Walter Goldscheider startet a new factory in Trenton, New Jersey and returned to Vienna in 1950. Marcel Goldscheider went to Stoke-on-Trent and produced figurative ceramics for Myott and opened his own studio in the 1950s in Hanley. Both brothers died in the early 1960s.
More than 10,000 different models were created over a period of three generations. Since the very beginning many of these won first prizes and gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Figural wooden carving of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception). Carved in folkloric style, this well-preserved statue retains its original coat of polychrome paint. Its flesh tones, light-blue, and silver-gilding vividly shine through a natural patina that has become glossy from a century’s worth of handling.
The Virgin as the "Immaculata" (conceived in immaculate purity), is posed on the globe of the world, in triumph over sin, represented by the serpent that tempted Eve with a forbidden apple.
The sculpture's facial features include glass eyes and eyelashes.
This rare antique sculpture is perfect for a collection of sacred antique...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Putti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of mid-18th century Italian Baroque Putti beautifully crafted in polychromed wood - now resting on their iron stands. Charming position w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Quebec Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Pahined Robed Clergyman & Child
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Quebic Canada and date to approximately 1950 and done in the period Folk Art style. The sculpture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
19th C Pair of Breton Polychromed Fruitwood Statues, Fisherman and His Wife
Located in Leuven , BE
The polychromed statues are in an excellent state and date from a period when profane sculptures started to replace the religious ones.
Category
19th Century French Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Jesus Christ the Conqueror Raising the Flag After his Resurrection, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512)
Provenance :
collection Brimo de Laroussihle
c...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Austrian Orientalist Cold-painted Bronze Merchant Figurine
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian orientalist cold-painted bronze merchant figurine
Offered for sale is an early 20th century Austrian cold-painted bronze with an Ori...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cercle of Romano Alberti, Page, Around 1530-1540
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Romano Alberti, dit Il Nero da Sansepolcro ( San Sepolcro, 1521-1568 )
Page
Mixed media : wood core, papier mâché, stucco, polychrome and gilded
Italy, around 1530-154...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood, Paper
Pair of English Figures
Located in New York, NY
The pair of English ceramic figures showing a Chinese man and woman in traditional costume each holding a musical instrument.
Category
19th Century Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern black & white sculpture of a reclining tribal tattooed African Queen
Purchased in France, in the 1960s
Unsigned
A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status.
This sculpture of the reclining nude resting on her clasped arms,
The right leg is bent and outstretched to the front with the left leg crossed over the right leg.
At the time of posting we have a similar work
'Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen'
Item Reference LU2592329805712
Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work:
Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo
The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma.
Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo
The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people
Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo
The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection.
Symbol Circle Tattoo
The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection.
Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo
The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love.
Symbol Cross Tattoo
The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life.
Symbol: Fan Tattoo
The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity
Symbol: Flower Tattoo
The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people.
Symbol: Lightning Bolt Tattoo
lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment.
Symbol: Star Tattoo
?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance.
Symbol: Sun Tattoo
Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth.
Symbol : Triangle Tattoo
Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth.
Symbol : Wooden Comb...
Category
20th Century French Tribal Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Polychrome Terracotta Gladiator by Goldscheider, 1900 Period
Located in Marseille, FR
Goldscheider, 1900 period, dimension height 96 cm.
Additional information:
Material: Terracotta
Artist: Goldscheider.
Category
19th Century Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Angelic Carved Wood Sculptures, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 16th Century Italian carved polychromed angelic sculptures.
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze 'Carmen' Attributed to Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna cold painted bronze 'Carmen' attributed to Bergman, Brilliantly enameled, of a gypsy girl with tambourine standing on a oriental rug, mount...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern black & white sculpture of a Knelling tribal Tattooed African Queen
Purchased in France, in the 1960s
Unsigned
A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status.
The sculpture of the kneeling nude has both arms raised with her hands clasped behind her head. The left leg is raised, the right is resting.
At the time of posting we have a similar work
Item Reference LU2592329803792
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work:
Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo
The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma.
Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo
The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people
Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo
The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection.
Symbol circle tattoo
The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection.
Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo
The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love.
Symbol Cross tattoo
The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life.
Symbol: Fan tattoo
The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity
Symbol: Flower tattoo
The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people.
Symbol: Lightning bolt tattoo
lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment.
Symbol: Star tattoo
?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance.
Symbol: Sun tattoo
Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth.
Symbol : Triangle tattoo
Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth.
Symbol : Wooden Comb...
Category
20th Century French Tribal Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large polychromed wood figure from southeast Asia dates to the mid-19th century and depicts a male attendant or entertainer. Hand-carved by...
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Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Gold Leaf
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21).
Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem.
Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator.
However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary.
To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene.
On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come.
Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities.
This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy.
This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily.
This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century.
This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum.
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Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Early 20th Century Orientalist Composition Bust of a Moor, Austria Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative profile portrait bust of a bearded Moor attired in traditional garb, painted in polychrome detail and modelled in the manner of Friedrich Goldscheider but unsigne...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Composition
Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Polychromed Figurative Sculptures
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Gold Leaf
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