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This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.

This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...

These marvelously fluid and artistic figures were cast from bronze in the style of Northern Thailand and Burma. According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. They were wealthy young men seeking after higher knowledge and enlightenment and always depicted in elegant robes and often with unshaven heads. Depictions of these greatly -revered apostles are often found along side Buddha statues and holy angels...

This 20th century bust of a Roman emperor is made from terra cotta and has the discoloration and patina that comes from outdoor use.  

A turned beech wine press column or pedestal. French, mid 20C. Stock ref. #2397 In good sturdy order. A slight bow to the top though it remains suitably flat to display a lamp, bus...

A very handsome grand Industrial Press - Selette from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderfully constructed from a trunk of oak with very thick iron bandings. Perfect as a pedestal to...

The heartwood is the inner part of the wood, its steel-hard core corresponds to the oldest growth zones formed by the tree. It is this dark material that persisted in the European walnut logs...

Stylish and great workmanship antique pedestal. This unique, modernist pedestal is another one of our recent great finds. All handcrafted in the late 1800s or early 1900s this open ...

The incredible craftsmanship makes this an impressive and highly decorative stand. When we first saw this stand it immediately grabbed our attention, because we had never seen anyth...

Unique and stunning stand for the antique and bagpipe enthousiasts. Here is another stunning antique of great quality and condition. We had never seen an antique Stand with a carved...