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Material: Wood
19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Austrian 19th-20th century Orientalist terracotta bust of a young girl in Middle-Eastern Garb. The young smiling beauty wearing a head scaft and shawl tied with a broche-pin brooch pin and jewlry around her neck, raised on a circular ebonized wood stand. Probably by Friedrich Goldscheider (Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik) - The backside stamped: "T - No. 258". circa 1900.
The 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
Early 1900s Austrian Agra Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Natural Specimen Desert Rose and Red Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A desert rose crystals and red crystals mounted over a wooden gilded base in the shape of a vase, Italy, circa 1880.
Category
1870s Italian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Set of Two Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Figures circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Very Rare Early 20th Century Carousel Horse Mounted on Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 20th Century timber carousel horse mounted on timber stand, finely hand carved and adorned in red. blue and gold armorial dress with stunningly carved lion, foliate...
Category
Early 20th Century English Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Neko Stool, Designed by Setsu & Shinobu Ito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Accessory made from a single block of scented cedar with its sculptured shape inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
20th Century French Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a slice of history with this 20th Century French Wooden Horse, a handcrafted piece that exudes timeless charm and character. This folk-art...
Category
20th Century French Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Curtis Jere Brass Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Tree Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and striking brass tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. It sits in a gold tone container, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Black Forest Carved Eagle A large piece superbly carved in walnut
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Black Forest Carved Eagle
A large piece superbly carved in walnut, he or she has bright piercing glass eyes with up reaching wings ha...
Category
19th Century Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Baby Monk Face
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful 19th century Buddhist baby monk head, hand carved wood depicting the baby looking forward gracefully with like Mona Lisa kind smile?. Exceptional...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood Standing Totem Still Stand No9 by NONO, A Joel Escalona Design
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross
Guanajuato, Mexico
Wood, paint
22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm)
18th century
A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
Category
18th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Egyptian Revival Sphinx Carvings, c.1880
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Egyptian Revival ebonized sphinx carvings, circa 1880.
6 ¼ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 10 inches tall
Category
1880s Egyptian Revival Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a shaped top shelf with canted corners. Excellent detailing ...
Category
19th Century European Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Still Stand No10: Sculptural Wood Elegance, Tall Totem by NONO by Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
1970s John Spielman Modern Wood Organic Tabletop Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Wood tear drop Shaped Sculpture with a black wooden Base, Modern Contemporary sculpture that will get the attention in your room. A truly beautiful piece of art.
Category
1970s English Organic Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Metal
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style.
Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Petrified Wood n°C Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
SIde Table Petrified Wood n°C.
Side table in solid petrified wood
from Indonesia. Petrified wood has turned
into stone. Trees have been buried for many
years under sediment they tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Embodying a seamless balance between fluidity and strength, the Thaddeaus sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a triumph in modern abstract art. Handcrafted from a luxurious black oak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Fiberglass
Italian Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Torchiere
Located in Norton, MA
An Italian carved giltwood woman torchiere depicting a Venetian polychrome sculpture figure holding a large cornucopia torch. With a "Made in Italy" s...
Category
20th Century Italian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Children Carousel Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A wooden carved children's carousel pig with polychrome painting, made in Germany around 1920. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration.
The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...
Category
Early 20th Century German Other Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
A Black Forest wooden carved mantel clock with a lovely herdsman family with their goats and cattles. A masterpiece of woodcarving which brightens up any chimney piece. The clockwork is replaced by battery driven one - working order.
Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also highlights the palm and fingers. Rich and detailed with great patina, this piece is in ver...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Polychrome Lacquered and Wooden Engraved Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a rare wooden sculpted man figure carved and lacquered in polychrome. This elegant piece hails from the Mid-18th Century, Venezia.
The curved shape, on the front and on the s...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa
A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood & Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson
By Markus Pierson
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical acrylic paint on wood sculpture "Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson, circa 1988. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 22" W x 8" D x 22" H. The sculpture is super cool and is signed and numbered 31 / 250 on the reverse. Includes the original brochure from Outwest Gallery. #2274
Markus Pierson was born in 1961 and raised in the small farming town of Grand Ledge...
Category
20th Century American Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Tue Poulsen Ceramic Wall Art in Wooden Frame, Denmark, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tue Poulsen ceramic wall art in wooden frame, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen is a wonderful example of Ying (or Yingde) stone, one of the four famed stone types known to Chinese literati and a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary upright form rising from a small stem, like an "Avatar Mountain" peeking out of the mist. Visually it feels impossible for the stone to balance on its thin stem and the wood base. The illusion is due to the thickness of the depth which is not immediately visible from front or back. This type of exotic form was highly desired by the collector. The surface is remarkable with pronounced schisms, gullies, folding lines, with several formation of openings that give it a grotto and airy feel. Different sceneries are revealed when viewed from different angles, making this one of the most intriguing stones in Tishu Gallery...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Hand Carved Rosewood Polar Bear Sculpture in the Style of Tjomsland
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist hand carved rosewood polar bear sculpture in the style of Arne Tjomsland, circa 1960s. This hard to finf MCM piece is in very good vintage condition and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Abstract Bronze Sculpture By Ramiz Barquet
Located in Chicago, IL
Entitled "Dove," this bronze sculpture, by the revered Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures the bird's form with a fluid abstract style. It is signed "Barquet" and "Dove."
...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)
Category
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
'Humpback Whale and Calf' Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A carved wooden sculpture of a Humpback whale and calf in motion by Mark Vyvyan-Penney.
Dimensions: H 17cm W 55cm D 15cm
Origin: English
Date: Contemporary
Item Number: 1103251
Category
Late 20th Century English Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
Koi Fish installation figure by Southern California Artist Robert "Bob" Matheny. This piece was acquired at Robert Matheny’s estate. The piece is 16” in...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Chinese Gilt Foo Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Asian Chinese style gilt carved foo dog figures holding a open design ball
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wood Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Triangular Lacquered Wood Sculpture by The Vallé, Italy, 1969
Located in Milan, IT
"Numero Uno" table abstract sculpture by Thea Vallé.
Triangular overlapping composition with a warm ivory patina.
Dated and signed.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Bronze with Wood Texture Brutalist Style TOTEM Form Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist TOTEM bronze sculpture in the style of artist Joel Shapiro. Cast in bronze, the sculpture takes on the surface or...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
William Friedle Vintage Brutalist Metal Sculpture
Located in San Antonio, TX
Signed vintage mid-century brutalist metal art sculpture by William Friedle, circa 1960s. William worked with his brother, Bruce Friedle creating u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Wood Sculptures
Materials
Metal
18th Century Gold Processional Religious Church Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
Wonderfully ornate gilt gesso over carved wood processional cross, probably northern Italy late 18th century. The large floral wreath with carved gilt ribbons, a small cross to the c...
Category
1780s Italian Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
Category
Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cape Cod Oversized Bat, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Calling all baseball lovers - this massive wood baseball bat measures over 47" long and is in impeccable condition. Fun piece of pop art and an ode to New England.
Wood glistens as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Mythical Lion & Hunter, Hand Carved & Painted, India, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tamil Nadu massive ferocious mythical lion (Yali) and hunter sculpture - hand carved from a single piece of wood (likely teak or walnut) - multi color painted finish with fin...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Chinese or Korean Antique Wooden Large Mask/1800s/Festival Mask/Dance Mask
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden mask made in China or Korea, probably around the 1800s.
Many masks are also made in Japan, and their roots are said to come from China.
Famous items include...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
MCM Stylized Walnut Circular Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM stylized walnut circular elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H. #4059
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900.
A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Countenance or Cara ceramic masks by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic masks on oak frame, Tom R PORTER, London.
Oak frame H31 x W13 cm
14x Ceramic Masks H2 x W2 cm
From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in Melides, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Large Early 20th.Century Pine Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Early 20th.Century Pine Horse
This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped back to mostly bare wood, which does help to show what sound condition he is in
He...
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Pine
A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Polychrome Painted Saint
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...
Category
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight. Made of handcarved and handpainted wood with handfo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Wood Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Wooden Marquetry Figure Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Laguna Sculpture in Corno Italiano and Briccola Wood, Mod. 1615
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A tribute to the stunning beauty of nature, the Laguna sculpture gives a new life to natural materials of different origin. Boasting a polished Corno Italiano of impressive dimension...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, vivid carving details, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina.
Professionally mounted on wood base. Exceptional object ...
Category
20th Century Indian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Anglo Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing 19th century Anglo Indian elephant and rider with a serene ambiance, having a polychrome finish now aged to perfection. Presented on a classic beveled plinth.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and each figure measures approximately 3" W x 3"D x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures are hand carved and measures: 2"W x 2.75"D x 13"H. They are in very good condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure
Located in London, GB
A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure
A large untouched example of a late 19th Century full articulated English pine artists lay figure form. Of very good form w...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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