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Place of Origin: Korean
Large Vintage Brass Seashell Planter
Large Vintage Brass Seashell Planter

Large Vintage Brass Seashell Planter

Located in New York, NY

Hollywood Regency vintage brass seashell nautilus planter. Very detailed. Good overall condition with minor wear to from age and use. Great original p...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bronze Deer Figurines

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mid-Century Modern pair of bronze deer consists of one buck and one doe, with the buck standing upright displaying his antlers and the doe grazing on the ground. The brass has nic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1970's Brass Starfish Sculpture Life-Size
1970's Brass Starfish Sculpture Life-Size

1970's Brass Starfish Sculpture Life-Size

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Large life size brass starfish sculpture circa 1970's Korea. 10" wide/tall. Perfect as paperweight or display.

Category

1970s Adirondack Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Penguin Sculpture
Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Penguin Sculpture

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Penguin Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 10” tall x 5”...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

By Dolbi Cashier

Located in New York, NY

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture with feathers spread. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand poli...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

By Dolbi Cashier

Located in New York, NY

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand polished condition, light...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Hog Sculpture Bank
Vintage Brass Hog Sculpture Bank

Vintage Brass Hog Sculpture Bank

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Whimsical decorative brass Pig/Hog sculpture bank. Large piece, 16" long, would hold a lot of dollars or coins.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter
Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter

Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter

Located in New York, NY

Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. nice hand polished finish. Light patina in spots, but overall nice condition. Ready for your bea...

Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s
Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s

Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful large-scale brass sculpture depicting a classic saguaro cactus with an accompanying road runner at its base. Made in Korea in the 1970s, this highly detailed piece showcase...

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Greyhound Sculpture
Brass Greyhound Sculpture

Brass Greyhound Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Greyhound sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Depicts greyhound in full stretch running. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of l...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture

By Karl Springer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco style solid cast brass African kudu / antelope sculpture.

Category

1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Group of Brass Gazelle / Antelope / Reindeer  Sculpture
Group of Brass Gazelle / Antelope / Reindeer  Sculpture

Group of Brass Gazelle / Antelope / Reindeer Sculpture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Family of patinated brass gazelle / impala / antelope / reindeer sculptures. Sculptures are made in 1970's in South Korea and been recently covered ...

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Abstract Ox, Korea 1960's
Cast Brass Abstract Ox, Korea 1960's

Cast Brass Abstract Ox, Korea 1960's

Located in New York, NY

An abstract cast brass Ox on a mahogany plinth.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture

Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful cast brass sculpture of a whimsical giraffe.

Category

1980s Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass
Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass

Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass

Located in Deland, FL

For your consideration a pair of large modernist solid brass giraffe floor statues / floor sculptures. These Hollywood Regency brass animal sculptures have great details and great shape of posing. The male has a long slightly bent neck and can be set up next to the grazing female. Taller Giraffe...

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls
Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls

Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls

$2,300Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bronze Group Sculpture of Gulls. It depicts a large bronze sculpture of a group of gulls emigrating over the sea while another one is standing over some rocks. The sculptur...

Category

20th Century Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set Of 2 Asian Modern Stylized Brass Wood Handmade Crane Sculptures Round Base
Set Of 2 Asian Modern Stylized Brass Wood Handmade Crane Sculptures Round Base

Set Of 2 Asian Modern Stylized Brass Wood Handmade Crane Sculptures Round Base

Located in Miami, FL

A Pair of vintage Brass Asian inspired Crane Sculptures on round hardwood bases. Marked underneath Made in Korea. Cranes have been used throughout design for ages because of their un...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk
Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk

Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage bronze elephant statue or sculpture features standing elephant with lifted trunk, elegantly modeled in Modernist style. Soft, fluid lines of the elephant's body showcase the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Male and Female Antiqued Verdi green Pheasant Bird Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Male and Female Antiqued Verdi green Pheasant Bird Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Male and Female Antiqued Verdi green Pheasant Bird Sculptures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Male and Female Brass Antiqued Metal Verdi Green Finish Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Made in Korea Dimensions: Male: 13.5"W X 4"D X 5"H Female: 13.75"W X 4"D X 4.5"H

Category

1980s Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture
Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture

Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Large Scale Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture. Hand polished, Light or dark spots are reflection of light. Nice vintage condition. Looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table. Rea...

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Life Size Brass Rooster Sculpture
Life Size Brass Rooster Sculpture

Life Size Brass Rooster Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Brass life size Rooster sculpture. Nice vintage condition, Nice details in the casting. Original patina. Ready to display.

Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Curve Line Ceramic Vessel, Heeeun Jun
Curve Line Ceramic Vessel, Heeeun Jun

Curve Line Ceramic Vessel, Heeeun Jun

By Heeeun Jun

Located in New York, NY

Curve Line Vessel, 2024 (Ceramic, C. 16.1 in. h x 9.8 in. diam., Object No.: 4243) Heeeun Jun was born in Korea in 1998, and lives and works out of Goheung. She studies at Seoul Wom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Two Tone Brass Hawksbill Turtle Box / Catch-All
Two Tone Brass Hawksbill Turtle Box / Catch-All

Two Tone Brass Hawksbill Turtle Box / Catch-All

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Two tone brass hawksbill sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catchall .

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

'Life future' by In Chul Hwang
'Life future' by In Chul Hwang

'Life future' by In Chul Hwang

Located in Brussels, BE

'Life Future' is the œuvre of the South Korea sculptor In-Chul Hwang. As shown in the documents added, this unique piece has been made for a belgian couple in the 2000. Very good ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Korean Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Brass Turtle Hawksbill Sculpture
Large Brass Turtle Hawksbill Sculpture

Large Brass Turtle Hawksbill Sculpture

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large brass turtle hawksbill sculpture / storage box.

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Arabian One Hump Dromedary Camel Figurine
Cast Brass Arabian One Hump Dromedary Camel Figurine

Cast Brass Arabian One Hump Dromedary Camel Figurine

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Cast brass Arabian Camel Figurine Cast in Korea. It has a lovely old patina throughout from age.

Category

1990s Egyptian Revival Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Proportions of Stone Object 1 by Lee Sisan
Proportions of Stone Object 1 by Lee Sisan

Proportions of Stone Object 1 by Lee Sisan

Located in Geneve, CH

Proportions of stone object 1 by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 200 cm Materials: stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so pleas...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

Vintage Zwanen Messing Koper Set van 4 MTC Brass
Vintage Zwanen Messing Koper Set van 4 MTC Brass

Vintage Zwanen Messing Koper Set van 4 MTC Brass

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage set of 4 swans of increasing size, made of yellow copper or brass, the smallest is marked MTC Brass at the bottom, ca 1960s, Korea. In perfect vintage condition, the copper ...

Category

1960s Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Grasshopper Family
Brass Grasshopper Family

Brass Grasshopper Family

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass grasshopper family with articulated feet. Mother measures 15" x 7" x 4" Babies are old never used from 1970's and measure 5" wide, 3.5" high and 1.5" deep.

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Hollywood Regency Seashell Nautilus
Large Brass Hollywood Regency Seashell Nautilus

Large Brass Hollywood Regency Seashell Nautilus

Located in New York, NY

Large brass nautilus from the 1970s, hand polished finish, 12" wide. Made in Korea.

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Quail Sculptures, Fine Detail, Korea 1960s
Pair of Brass Quail Sculptures, Fine Detail, Korea 1960s

Pair of Brass Quail Sculptures, Fine Detail, Korea 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of brass quail sculptures features finely detailed birds sculpted in Modernist style; the birds are slightly different in size, creating additional visual interest and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture
Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

The Hollywood Regency style brass longhorn wall sculpture is a striking and glamorous piece of art that epitomizes the opulence and drama of the Hollywood Regency design era. Crafted...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Two Hollywood Regency Style Brass Flamingos
Two Hollywood Regency Style Brass Flamingos

Two Hollywood Regency Style Brass Flamingos

By Willy Daro

Located in New York, NY

Two stylized brass Flamingos, each on a rectangular black base.The Flamingos are finished in high shine brass, which is anchored by the black plinth base. Made in Korea by Decorat...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter
MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter

MCM Bakelite Black Bird with Brass Beak by Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful MCM bakelite black bird with brass beak by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. Cool piece in very good vintage condition that measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H. #3856

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture
Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Circa mid-20th century Hollywood Regency style decorative brass longhorn skull wall sculpture in a hand polished finish. Please note of wear consistent ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy regal brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Maeduep; Piece 2
Maeduep; Piece 2

Maeduep; Piece 2

$650 / item

Maeduep; Piece 2

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...

Category

2010s Minimalist Korean Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Maeduep; Piece 1
Maeduep; Piece 1

Maeduep; Piece 1

$650 / item

Maeduep; Piece 1

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...

Category

2010s Minimalist Korean Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to use. 6...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of extra large, heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, Re...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

XL Brass Nautical Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
XL Brass Nautical Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture

XL Brass Nautical Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

XL Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5" tall x 10" deep, starfish base is 10.75" x 10.25". Very nice vintage condition, hand pol...

Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture
Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Brass Longhorn Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

The Hollywood Regency style brass longhorn wall sculpture is a striking and glamorous piece of art that epitomizes the opulence and drama of the Hollywood Regency design era. Crafted...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Brass  Seashell Nautilus
Large Pair of Brass  Seashell Nautilus

Large Pair of Brass Seashell Nautilus

Located in New York, NY

Large brass nautilus from the 1970s n a hand polished finish, circa 1970s. Made in Korea. Both are same size, shape, and color.

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's
A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's

A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of vintage, patinated, brass apple sculptures. Heavy and well made, one retaining a label.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant art Deco style ram sculpture, circa 1970s in patinated brass finish.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Korean Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Maeduep; Piece 3
Maeduep; Piece 3

Maeduep; Piece 3

$330 / item

Maeduep; Piece 3

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern fur...

Category

2010s Minimalist Korean Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Steel TOTEM with Organic Stone by Lee Sisan
Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Steel TOTEM with Organic Stone by Lee Sisan

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Steel TOTEM with Organic Stone by Lee Sisan

Located in Geneve, CH

Jangseung TOTEM by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 200 cm Materials: Raw steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

White Porcelain Sculpture With Wavy Ridges by Lee Jong Min
White Porcelain Sculpture With Wavy Ridges by Lee Jong Min

White Porcelain Sculpture With Wavy Ridges by Lee Jong Min

By Lee Jong Min

Located in Atlanta, GA

'I use a medical dental drill bit to carve the surface of white porcelain, from a form thrown on a wheel, to create delicate patterns. This work requires an enormous amount of patien...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13

By Arijian, Jian Yoo

Located in Namyangju-si, KR

Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.

Category

2010s Korean Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: 42 x 40 x 45 cm Materials: FRP, chrome coated There may be a visual difference...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

White Porcelain Sculpture With Ridges by Lee Jong Min
White Porcelain Sculpture With Ridges by Lee Jong Min

White Porcelain Sculpture With Ridges by Lee Jong Min

By Lee Jong Min

Located in Atlanta, GA

'I use a medical dental drill bit to carve the surface of white porcelain, from a form thrown on a wheel, to create delicate patterns. This work requires an enormous amount of patien...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Wood Stack Monument by Hyungjun Lee
Wood Stack Monument by Hyungjun Lee

Wood Stack Monument by Hyungjun Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Wood Stack Monument by Hyungjun Lee Dimensions: D 460 x W 940 x H 1260 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Hyungjun Lee EDUCATION 2015-2018 ESAD Orléans / Objet & Espace ...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture by Hyungjun Lee
Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture by Hyungjun Lee

Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture by Hyungjun Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture by Hyungjun Lee Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 110 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Hyungjun Lee EDUCATION 2015-2018 ESAD Orléans / Objet & Espace ...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Korean Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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