Wood Sculpture Depicting a Dragon by Rosario Lattuca, circa 1970

Pair of engraved metal sculptures depicting two mythological birds, traceable to the French sphere and datable to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The two sculptures are almost identical, distinguished by minor differences, such as the position of the legs; the most striking feature, however, lies in the metal chrome plating in that one sculpture...

Augusto Murer was one of the most significant Italian sculptors of the second half of the 20th century, with a wide-ranging artistic production linked to themes of civic engagement, ...

Augusto Murer was one of the most significant Italian sculptors of the second half of the 20th century, with a wide-ranging artistic production linked to themes of civic engagement, ...

Acrylic on wood sculpture by Giancarlo Impiglia, titled "59th and 3rd," depicts a very elegant female figure waiting for an appointment on 3rd Avenue. The sculpture, probably commi...

This wood scultpure showing fine traces of polychromy depicts John the Baptist, one the Old Testament’s last prophets and the first martyr of the New Testament. He is easily recognizable with the lamb he is carrying in his left hand. The way the artist has carved the face exudes a spiritual strenght inherited from previous centuries. Description Saint John the Baptist is depicted bare feet, seated in a hieratic manner. His elongated face is marked by a beard and a moustache. The straight nose and wide eyes indicate a Spanish origin. This asumption is reaffirmed by the Saint’s resigned expression. His parted hair frames his face while uncovering his ears. He wears a round collar red-orange tunic, draped onto the body and belted at the waist. A flap of his green coat covers his knees and falls down in stylized pleats. Following iconographic rules Saint John the Baptist is pointing with his right hand the lamb seated...

St. Philip Neri (Florence, 1515 - Rome, 1595) moved to Rome at a very young age and would remain there for the rest of his life. He took courses in theology and philosophy at La Sapi...

An exquisite furnishing accessory made from a single block of solid scented Cedarwood of Lebanon, its design celebrates the Chinese New Year by taking inspiration from the dragon, th...

IMPORTANT WOOD SCULPTURE, GOTHIC DEPICTION OF SAINT WENCESLAUS ORIGIN : CENTRAL EUROPE PERIOD : MID-15th CENTURY Height : 83 cm Length : 30 cm Depth : 20 cm Basswood Good condit...