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ROYAL DUX - Vintage Porcelain French Bull Dog Figurine - C.R. - Early 1990's
By Royal Dux
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DUX - Vintage porcelain French Bull Dog figurine - small size - featuring a brown and white coat with articulated eyes and snout - gloss finish - signed on the base, original f...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$287 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Large Scale Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Seated Leaopard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Hollywood Regency Italian terracotta seated leopard figurine. He dates to the 1960s and is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,593 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk
Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed
Design: Cacciapuoti style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Derby Exceptional Pair of Porcelain Figures of the Garland Shepherds, ca 1765
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Derby figures called the "Garland Shepherds", made in about 1765. The pair is one of Derby's most famous figure pairs and it bears the catalogue number E2...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Italian Ronzan Ceramic Signed Boxer Dog Puppy
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage hand painted boxer pup made by Ronzan in Bassano, Italy, circa 1950. Signed on reverse. This charming dog is beautifully hand painted with fine details, especially evi...
Category
20th Century Italian Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal, Germany. Octagonal porcelain bowl with iridescent glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, Germany.
Octagonal porcelain bowl with iridescent, glossy glaze.
Hand-painted with fruits and butterflies.
1930s/40s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 16.5 cm ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959
By Lagardo Tackett, Schmid International
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 8.5 inch 1959 Lagardo Tackett Happy Ceramic Egghead Stash Jar Sculpture
Ceramic egghead vessel designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid International circa 1959
Rare smaller size...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sitting Pretty Nude Form in Black
By Jude Jelfs
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Sitting Pretty’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside.
Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired
By Lladro
Located in Warrenton, OR
Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired. Stamped on base.
This sweet porcelain cat by Lladro is in excellent vintage condition. (NOTE the weird looking...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 20" Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Lemon Topiary Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 20" Mid-Century Italian majolica basket of lemons topiary centerpiece. No maker's mark. Freshen up your kitchen or breakfast room with this charming hand painted arran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Lladro Retired Serious Clown with Guitar by Salvador Furio
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning and rare Lladro retired serious clown with guitar by Salvador Furio.
This is titled "Serious Clown with Guitar' and was sculpted by Salvador F...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
French Art Nouveau Pair of Large Terracotta Vases Signed F. Citti, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A stunning French Art Nouveau pair of large vases with female figures of the era, signed by the Parisian Sculptor F. Citti, Paris 1900-1910.
Measures:
Height 19 in (48 cm)
Width...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,411 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brutalist Post Modern Ceramic Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice rare unsigned piece, circa 1980's abstract brutalist ceramic piece unique .
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Ceramic/Porcelain Whippet/Greyhound Puppy Dog Sculpture Figurine
This is a lovely little mid-century modern pup sculpture that the dog lover in your life might really love. In very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small Chinese Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid-19th century, circa 1860.
They are charming creatures with adorable faces.
Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
David Gil for Bennington Potters Ceramic Abstract Sculpture Bust Ceramic/Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by David Gil for his company Bennington Potters, this is one of the earliest exampels of his work. Featuring a split design, each side of a lucite column has half of a head glue...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Lucite, Cherry
Large Pair of Royal Dux Figurines
By Royal Dux
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful pair of monumental biscuit porcelain figures made by renowned Royal Dux Bohemia, depicting a girl and boy, each one at a well.
Stamped with the pink, triangular Royal Du...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,200 / set
Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Giltwood
Mid Century Modern Life Size Porcelain Sculpture of a Seated Whippet Dog Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant porcelain life size figure of a female whippet. Absolutely so real life like it's amazing! Such a beautiful face you want to hug this dog. 11 x 20 x 24h and weig...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s. Gorgeous piece with an iridescent finish that is in very g...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic Mobile Sounding Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic & Copper Solar Bell — 6'3" Tall Mobile Sculpture with "Witch Hat" Top and Tribal Motifs
A dramatic and rare example of Paolo Soleri’s iconic Solar Bells,...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Copper
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s French Masterwork: “Horse Heads in Motion" Terracotta by Irénée Rochard
Located in Bochum, NRW
An iconic Art Deco sculpture, titled "Vers le But", by renowned French sculptor Irénée Rochard**, produced in the 1930s and edited by Reveyrolis Paris, Bronzier d’Art. Made from terr...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique German Seated Pug Dog Attributed to Dresden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th-Century German Porcelain Pug Dog, Attributed to Dresden
Description:
A finely modeled and richly expressive 19th-century German porcelain figure of a pug dog, attributed...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture
Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religiousstatue
Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially gilded
Modeled and painted by h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg Sweden Juvenile Brood of Miniature Ceramic Owls
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of 4 Ceramic Owls by Edward Lindahl for Stig Lindbergs Minerva Series. The largest is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single decorative vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue. Expertly crafted and painted. Both stamped and labeled in the underside.
The Shishi, or lion-...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Chinese blue Elephant Garden Plant Stand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot.
Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. This is in good condition,with some chips, blue c...
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Set of New 6 Handmade Teapots Madeinitaly Alice in Wonderlands Style
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Wonderful set of 6 handmade teapots, carefully realized by an italian artist with love and passion.
Unique and exclusive pieces.
The set includes only teapots.
Cups and plates a...
Category
2010s Italian Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Large Vessel 05
Oversized white ceramic vessel with textured porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, a...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr.
Signed at the base "Tim Orr".
circa 1970-1980.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Porcelain Bull - Pablo Zabel, Chile
By Pablo Studio
Located in Bern, CH
1970s Pablo Zabal Chile decorative porcelain bull. With insert for use as a candle holder. Signed on base: Pablo Zabal Chile.
Diameter: ca. 28cm. Height:...
Category
1970s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$111 Sale Price
25% Off
Capodimonte Sculpture Woman Vamp 1970s Italian Design Gold Black
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Porcelain of Capodimonte 1970s years Donna Vamp , totally handcrafted by skilled and skilled hands that have now disappeared, also painted by hand, with 24-karat pure gold dress, sig...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1970 vintage figure of a cat from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in black and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...
Category
1970s English Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Miniature Chinoiserie Figures
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Miniature Chinoiserie Figures. Set of six miniature glazed pottery chinoiserie figures in rich blue, green, red and yellow with various professions. China, early 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$450 / set
Large Vintage White Ceramic Cat by Elpa Alcobaca Portugal
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage ceramic cat sculpture finished in a glossy white glaze with blue eyes. Made in Portugal by Elpa Alcobaca, marked on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Terracotta Female Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brutalist Terracotta Female Bust Sculpture
unsigned, unknown artist
"very nice patina and color"
chip along the side of the base - see images
head l...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
$357 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist large scale bird ceramic sculpture created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bird measures 7.75" by 11" by 6.5" and is signed as pictured. In very good vintage 1960s cond...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail.
Offered is a beautiful realistic Italian Hollywood Regency glazed gilt porcelain snail or escargot figure.
Great coffee table or bookcase access...
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,850 / set
Luxury Vase Collection "Love", Porcelain, Handmade Design Handcrafted in Italy
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Shou Lao Shiwan Figure, 1990/80s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Shiwan Figure. Dating to the 1980’s or 90’s.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome
Region of Origin: China
Period...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Swan Jardinière Stamped Imperiale Nimy, Belgium, circa 1900
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900.
Stamped: Nimy Faiences imperiale 1789-1951 Belgium.
A real treasure for the ceramics' collector.
...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$27,500 / set
Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pottery Parrot Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A well-articulated pottery sculpture of a parrot perched upon a tree branch, the body of the parrot is cast in glazed porcelain, while the bottom remains bisque. raised on a ceramic plinth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,650
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Meissen porcelain figurine.
By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy of F...
Category
20th Century German Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Vase #33 "Gold Pain". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy.
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the N...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Terracotta Statuette of Vulcan Forging a Dagger on an Anvil
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Greco Roman style Italian terracotta statuette from the 19th century depicting Vulcan, the god of fire. This exquisite 19th-century Italian terracotta statuette, crafted in the Greco-Roman style, depicts Vulcan, the god of fire. The statuette stands on a circular base measuring 9 inches in diameter, providing a sturdy foundation for this intricately detailed piece. Vulcan is portrayed with his right arm raised, holding a hammer, poised to strike a dagger placed on an anvil...
Category
19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Porcelain Statue of Maria with Baby Jesus Made by Goebel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful porcelain statue of Mary with baby Jesus on her arm. The statue is hand painted in beautiful colors. The statue is marked on the bottom with t...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen Great Dane White Porcelain Dog
Located in New York, NY
Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet
Mid Century Terracotta Sculpture of the Greek Goddess Hygeia
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful sculpture, a representation of the Greek goddess Hygeia. In Greek mythology, Hygieia was the goddess of health. The statue is made of white terracotta (pipeclay), patinated...
Category
1930s French Classical Greek Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France during the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$595 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very Large 19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher signed Delphin Massier.
Height / 10.2 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Figurative Wall Sculpture Vase of Male Torso by Animism Mixed Media
Located in Toronto, CA
This contemporary figurative wall-mounted sculpture by artist Animism beautifully merges art and function. Featuring a stylized male torso with strong anatomical details, the piece a...
Category
1980s Brutalist Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$581 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Leopard Sit Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard sit
in hand painted ceramic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,795 / item
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