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Place of Origin: North American
60" x 30" Ceramic & Fiber Wall Sculpture in White, Grey, & Tan w/ Cotton Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Five panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware. Pictured with cotton fringe detailing in white, grey and tan. Hanging wire is included on each pane...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Sergio Bustamante Large Sculpture of a Penguin in Brass and Copper
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large scaled piguin sculpture by the Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, dating from the 1970s. This charming pieces is composed of copper and brass.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Light Up Globe Stand by Butler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Butler Furniture
Manufacturer: Butler Furniture
Materials: Maple, Original Globe
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Vintage Sculpture / Bust of Mythological Deity "Pan" in Painted Plaster Cast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive plaster cast of the mythological deity, Pan, finished in gold paint and mounted via a steel rod to a wooden plank supported by brass orb feet (ca. 1970s, USA).
Very good, ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brass Oil Decanter by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass oil decanter by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 6.3 x W 10 x H 22.2 cm
Materials: polished tarnished brass
Made of brass and hand tarnished, the...
Category
2010s Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$561 / item
Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Cellist" by Bernard Kim
By Bernard Kim
Located in London, GB
"Cellist" by Bernard Kim
A striking mid 20th Century modernist bronze study of a seated man playing a cello with very fine colour and detail
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No86 Abstract Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Ideal for Artistic Spaces
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Louis XV Huge Verdigris Bronze Signed Nishan Toor Nude Cherub Sculpture / Putti
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular and Important XL Louis XV style Bronze Cherub/ Putti Sculpture Signed by Listed Artist Nishan Toor. Verdigris patina, beautifully detailed clas...
Category
1950s Louis XV Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Marble Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid 'Aurora marble' abstract direct carved sculpture from the estate of a private collector in the Florida Keys.
This sensual form is attached to...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Jerry Meatyard Bronze Sculpture "Hydra"
By Jerry Meatyard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual bronze sculpture by noted Tampa FL sculptor Jerry Meatyard, made in 1978 and titles "Hydra". Mounts on the wall and measures approximate 13.5" H, 7" W, 4" D. Very heavy wi...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Star Gazers" Earthenware Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific and evocative sculpture of two male figures with their eyes fixed on the heavens has great presence, whether displayed on a pedestal, cabinet, or on the floor.
The wor...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
1970s Modern Art Spheres Bocote Exotic Wood Balls Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Two Sculptural Modern Art Spheres Exotic Bocote Wood Balls from Mexico
Exquisitely textured wood grain.
Dimensions: 11.5 tall x 12 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
44” Vintage Whimsical French Chef Sculpture Charcuterie Restaurant Display Sgn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Whimsical figure of French chef for charcuterie restaurant display sign.
Category
1950s Country Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$495 Sale Price
71% Off
Large Modern Owl Sculpture on Hanging Perch by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Pasadena, CA
Perched on a thin crossbar, this owl sculpture made by Sergio Bustamande stares at the viewer with painted eyes, their spiraling, hypnotic contours. The green and gold of its gaze su...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Aletai Meteorite Fragment Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Aletai Meteorite Fragment
Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
This specimen is a fragment of the Aletai meteorite, one of the largest kno...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Oversize Handmade Guitar Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable piece is an oversize decorative Les Paul style guitar that stands over six feet tall. It makes us think of Claes Oldenberg's playful sculptures and looks like it coul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of blue grayish colo...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
Signed by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
A rare and authentic 1971 Walt Disney Productions Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop is a collector's gem. Measuring inches high, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, this unique piece features Donald Duck in his classic sailor shirt, cap, and bow tie, holding a movable and removable 2-inch diameter green "Enter" and red "Stop" sign. Due to patent infringements, only a limited number of these doorstops were produced, as Disney had not granted permission for their creation, making original pieces like this highly sought-after. Unlike the numerous "knock-offs" on the market, this doorstop is guaranteed to be original, complete with its authentic sign. It remains in near-mint condition, with the paint still brightly colored, showcasing the high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of Disney products. This doorstop not only serves a practical function but also stands as a delightful piece of Disney memorabilia...
Category
20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated artist. Unique attribute to thi...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Desert Eyes Sculpture by Caralarga - Raw Cotton Space Jewelry
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning sculpture is made made from raw cotton threads woven together to resemble a series of eyes accented with tassels on a metal base. The Desert Eyes Space Jewelry Sculptur...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Patinated Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage Asian Tang Dynasty horse. A beautiful, patinated green finish on a solid metal horse. Rests on a reclaimed wood plinth. Acquir...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass and Iron Magiscope Sculpture by Feliciano Béjar
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular example of Béjar’s Magiscope sculptures. He is known for his experimental sculpture using metal, crystal, plastic and stained glass. Béjar, 1920-2007, has had one man s...
Category
1980s Industrial Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Polished Brass Seal Animal Figure Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage brass seal statue. This has been professionally polished.
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1980's Curtis Jere Brass And Onyx Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
1980's Curtis Jerè brass with onyx base table sculpture, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear and a few chips to the base.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Golden Amber-Colored Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Cumberland Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Calcites are plentiful and can be found in numerous places on Earth, but their diversity of aesthetics and quality are just as varied. In fact, fine calcites are quite distinctive, a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
White Finish Ceramic Horse Head Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic Horse Head sculpture in white finish.
Note the detail like a real life-size Horse.
No Markings found.
A-609-335
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Art deco Style , Lady in Eastern Dance pose , Bronze , Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the most popular Sculptures that A. Gori ever made . A good size at 38" in ht . The girl stands in an erotic pose and wearing Exotic dress with lots of decorations. Hi...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plate Life Size Giant Clam Shell Sculpture
By D'argenta
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking life size giant clam shell sculpture or object of art having the iconic form and texture with a silver plated finish by D'Argenta Studios.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Asian Patinated Gilt Wood Temple Horses - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
These stunning vintage Asian temple horses bring a touch of mysticism and ancient elegance to any interior. Cast in wood and beautifully patinated with golden and bronze hues, this p...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Surrealist Bronze Sculpture Jack Zajac
By Jack Zajac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1929 -
Mr. Zajac is a California based artist.
He is known for large bronze rams horns and skulls in abstract forms.
This piece is from a series called 'Resurrections'.
Cast Bronze o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Mexican Mystery Puzzle Iron Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
This unique iron sculpture from Mexico, circa 1970´s.
Solid walnut base holding iron puzzle with the purpose of getting free the large ring out of the puzzle.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company
By L.E. Smith Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
An amber glass galloping horse sculpture / bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6"W x 3"D x 8"H. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Jim Davidson (American, B. 1962) Bronze, Youth with Basketball
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A boy dribbling a basketball, on a round textured base. Mounted on a tiered black marble base. Signed on the bronze base. The artist is known for bronzes of young sportsmen.
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century American Classical North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cosmic Relics 1 - Sten Studio - 2024 - Edition 3 of 8 - Natural stones totem
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Sky blue marble, Bellagio white marble, limestone, pink onyx, crystal marble, red travertine, Santo Tomas gray marble
Indoors and outdoors
Cosmic Relics totems are limited...
Category
2010s North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Travertine, Limestone, Onyx
Small Selenite Specimen Mounted on Acrylic Block
Located in Winnetka, IL
A compact, naturally textured selenite specimen mounted on a clear acrylic block for presentation. The stone features layered, fibrous formations with a subtle shimmer, ranging in ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian North American Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
1970s C. Jere Hot Air Balloon Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charleston, SC
This hot air balloon wall sculpture by C. Jere is made of welded brass components. it depicts two people operating a hot air balloon, in great detail. Please note that I did not fin...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Still Stand No58: Modern Biomorphic Wooden Totem by NONO, Escalona Designed
By Joel 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 Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Inuit 'Two Faced' Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Inuit 'two faced' stone carving - fine Modernist carving with spare decoration - signed PAUL (in Roman) on the base - Canada - mid 20th century.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Woman Bronze Sculpture by Pat Epstein, (American, 1924-2015)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cast bronze woman sculpture on black granite by Pat Epstein, (American, 1924-2015).
In beautiful original condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Signed and dated 1999 numbe...
Category
1990s Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical North American Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$556 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1960s. The globe is in good condition and measures 17"D; the base, ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Chain mail wall sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
This ceramic link chain wall hanging portrays a nomadic feel that embodies a sense of wanderlust and free-spiritedness. handbuilt from stoneware cla...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,300 / item
American Modern Wall Sculpture, Curtis Jere
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture,having long vertical and short horizontal metal wire with intersperced small attached shaped copper squares CURTIS JERE)
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. This enticing piece of natural sea coral takes on the form of a modern sculpture with its s...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency North American Sculptures
Materials
Coral
"Chinoise” Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
By Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Located in New York, NY
"Chinoise” Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. This sculpture, a self portrait which stylistically mixes Art Nouveau and orientalism, is among her earliest successes. This piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau North American Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Sculpture Of Man With Cigar By Bruno Luna "Don Circo"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical patinated and painted bronze by Mexican artist Bruno Luna (b.1963) Man with Cigar, "Don Circo". Depicting a full size man dressed in a tuxedo with a pocket boutonniere, wal...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,656 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Hand Forged Iron Garden Tree Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large hand made iron tree sculpture for yard/garden w/natural patina.
Beautiful for entrance with uplight casting reflections on home/building.
This sculpture stands over 6.5 ft t...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$2,235 Sale Price
25% Off
Interior Design Art Lull No65 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Interior Design Art Lull No65 – Handcrafted Wooden Sculpture by NONO
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay bet...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
By Frederic Remington
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue
Beautiful Cowboy/Southwestern style sculpture.
Lost wax bronze casting process.
Mounted on a fine marble base.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other North American Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Minimalist Pair of Solid Crystal Cube Sculptures / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist pair of solid crystal cube sculptures / paperweights, circa 1980s. The cubes are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4" square and 3" squar...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Cast Iron Pig Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron pig bank, circa 1930s. The bank is in good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 10"D x 5.5"H. #2242.
Category
20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Biomorphic Abstract Pottery Sculpture by Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool biomorphic abstact pottery sculpture by California listed artist Robert Ortlieb, circa 1970s. The piece is hand thrown terracotta pottery pa...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Tom Dixon for Habitat Wicker Rattan Bamboo Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sculpture
By Tom Dixon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredibly true-to-life replica Harley Davidson motorcycle made of wicker. Designed by Tom Dixon for Habitat, the sculpture is crafted from wicker, rattan, and bamboo. The mechanics ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Abstract Post Modern Ceramic & Glass Wall or Table Sculpture by Kaiser Suidan
Located in Troy, MI
Large abstract mixed media ceramic sculpture by Kaiser Suidan Studio 2001
Post Modern Memphis style design of mixed elements and colorful glazes with a rare incorporation of sculpte...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth
Located in Sofia, BG
Pre-Columbian pottery figure of a seated woman giving birth, with her hands behind the back. It was most probably used by a shaman to look for the benevol...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
James Bearden Torch Cut Steel Brutalist Sculpture
By James Bearden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful Brutalist torch cut steel sculpture by the noted Des Moines Iowa Artist James Bearden. This piece was acquired directly from the artist. It is monogrammed on the side JB....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Still Stand No18: Artistic Tranquility in Tall Wood Sculpture by NONO
By Joel 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 Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$11,680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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