French Ruby To Clear Cut Glass Newel Post Finial

A highly expressive and deeply carved Black Forest figural newel post finial, dating to the late 19th century, rendered in dense, dark-stained oak. The sculpture takes the form of a seated dog or wolf with alert upright ears, finely incised facial detailing, and an open mouth showing stylized teeth. The animal sits upright on its haunches, holding in its forepaws a heraldic-style shield with a central boss and four bosses at the quadrants, as well as ring-turned accents simulating bolts or fittings. Its claws are sharply delineated and muscular tension is suggested through the modeling of the forelimbs and chest. The sculpture rests on a squared plinth base, likely modified for later display, though originally designed as a finial for a stair newel post...

Attributed to: Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949), circa 1970. The lion features the unique work Bustamante is known for, constructed of traditional copper and brass. The tail i...

Josef Inwald, circa 1930. A good quality and large platter made of glass with 4 dragons. Beautiful chinoiserie decoration to the surface - well known pattern. "The founder of the...

The “Honour to the Brave” Parian sculpture was modeled by John Bell (1811–1895), a prominent English sculptor. Bell is best known for designing the Crimean War memorial statues – inc...

Most unusual English early 19th Century folk art carving of a wild man, most likely a newel post figure, depicted with groomed European hair, beard a...

Wer are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare pair of King James 1st 1615 English Heraldic Lion Newel Finials with period Polychrome paint Where ...

Two Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Lucite Newel Post, Sold Individually France, Circa 1850 Enhance your interior with these exquisite Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Lucite Newel Posts, e...

Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735. He is depicted with a page boy haircut, wearing a l...