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Place of Origin: North American
Camptosaurus Dinosaur Metatarsal
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional metatarsal from Camptosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur of the Late Jurassic, offers a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of paleontological history. Camptosaurus...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Other
Downhill Skier Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool bronze downhill skier sculpture on a solid block of white onyx by C. Jere, circa 1970s. The piece is signed "C. Jere" on the skis and has a wonderful patina. A very hard ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Set of 3 Brass Giraffe Figurines, Mid Century Modern set #2
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 vintage sculptural brass figurines features 1 large giraffe bending down to 2 smaller giraffes, depicted with their heads held up. The highly detailed, textured figurines ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Horse Head Sculpture Fashioned after a Carousel Horse
Located in Wichita, KS
This large scale horse head sculpture is most likely late mid-century and is a wonderful statue for table or pedestal. The horse is reminiscent of a Carousel horse with a bit in his...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
2009 Yvan Muñoz Life Size Doberman Dog Papier Mâché Mexico City
By Yvan Munoz, Sergio Bustamante
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Poetic Art Doberman Pinscher dog sculpture by artist Yvan Munoz
Life size dobie in Papier Mâché Mexico City, 2009.
Fierce protector. Exquisite Art. Beauti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Located in Greenwich, CT
A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a decorated tunic, supported by “s” scrolls, possibly a cover for a paddle boat wheel...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$10,320 Sale Price
20% Off
48" x 30" Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture - White Stoneware, Gray Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Four panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with cotton fringe. Hanging wire is included on each panel. Ships with a small comb for fringe and i...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
50 Million Year Old Fossil Fish Mural from the Green River Formation, Wyoming
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of natural history with our exquisite collection of luxury fossil art. Showcasing breathtaking natural specimens from the legendary Green Rive...
Category
2010s North American Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Postmodern Plaster Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, circa 1981
By Austin Productions
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sleek, glamorous, and graceful Nude by David Fisher for Austin Productions, 1981. Beautiful detail in this postmodern icon. Stand on black plinth base...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Laminate, Plaster
Antique Bronze Garden Of Eden Charger by J.B. McCoy & Son New York
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast bronze hanging plaque with Adam , Eve and the Angel in the Garden of Eden. Finely detailed lush foliage, palm trees, surround the garden. Stamped in lower left rim, J.B....
Category
19th Century Beaux Arts Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare & Large Weller COPPERTONE Frog / Sprinkler, Rudolph Lorber Design
By Weller Pottery
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rudolph Lorber (1873-1952); Weller Pottery Co.
Marking(s); signed
Materials: ceramic
Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 12"w, 9.5"d
Additional Information: Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19Thc Cast Iron Lion Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc cast iron door stop of a big brave lion is in fine as found condition.
Category
1870s Adirondack Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Space Shuttle Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American space-age porcelain sculpture is a striking ode to NASA's space exploration. Depicting a space shuttle in the initial stages of launch, the orbiter and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age North American Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$393 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage 1980s Abstract Brass Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 80s brass sculpture. A chic Abstract composition in a high polished shine. Acquired from a Miami estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Sphalerite on Calcite, NY
Located in New York, NY
Sphalerite on Calcite
Titan Mining Empire State Mine #4,
Newfold Ore Body, 3,981 level, Balmat,
St Lawrence Co., New York, USA
11 cm tall x 9.5 cm wide
New York State is not commo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Other
$75,000
Mid-century "Aloha" Hula GirlCeramic Figurine w/ Ukulele and Red Flowers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war ceramic chalkware dancing Hawaiian Hula girl figurine made from lightweight plaster and painted in vibrant tropical colors and a f...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full bodied 3D running horse with applied verdigris weather vane on wood base. Mid 20th Century. 18"H x 31"L Including Base
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: United States
SIZE: 18"...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Large Abstract Modern Bent Wood Stylized Bird Sculpture by Eric Tardif
Located in Troy, MI
Early 21st Century large scale bird sculpture by Quebec artist Eric Tardif
Steam bent Cherry wood slats formed into an elegant abstracted bird with a brass eye
Mounted to signed bla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Baroque Style Faux Bois MAC Gilt Candlestick Floor Sculpture, Mar Co.
By MAC
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tall floor torchère sculpture by Mar Co.' and 'M.A.C. Sculpture, Inc. California. This baroque inspired sculptural floor candlestick is made of resin with a reflective gilt painted f...
Category
Early 2000s Baroque North American Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
William Bowie Abstract Nail Wall Sculpture
By William Bowie
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern abstract wall sculpture by William Bowie.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No91 by NONO – Abstract Art for Luxury Interiors
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Handmade Wooden Sculpture Lull No91 by NONO – Abstract Art for Luxury Interiors
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounde...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA 2021
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
Large mahogany chip carved sculpture by Ohio Craftsman Michael Rozell.
Category
2010s American Craftsman North American Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
J.W Fiske Iron Greyhound Dog Sculptures, Late 19th Century New York, a Pair
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This captivating pair of American J.W Fiske iron greyhound dog sculptures from the late 19th century embodies both the elegance and regal nature of these majestic animals. Crafted wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Graham Koreen, 1993 Bronze Sculpture
By Robert Graham
Located in Mexico City, MX
A bronze sculpture with tripod base by Robert Graham, Mexican - American sculptor who lived in Los Angeles. The sculpture depicts a standing female figure with her arms behind her he...
Category
1990s Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Greenwich Village artist Rebaje Hammered Copper and Brass Cuff Links
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely crafted pair of cuff links by and signed Rebaje . Hammered copper face with brass button on backside .
Francisco Torres arrived in NY from Dominican Republic in 1922. Sleeping on couches and in basements of friends trying to make his fortune . .
Gradually transformed himself into Frank Rebajes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Located in Geneve, CH
At 18, I Started Seeing The World Differently Sculpture by Carri
Dimensions: W 40 x D 5 x H 50 cm
Materials: Yellow Cantera.
B 1995 Fernanda Carri ́s intimate practice spans paintin...
Category
2010s Post-Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abstract Alabaster Stone Sculpture Attributed To Anthony Quinn
By Anthony Quinn
Located in Southampton, NJ
An organic alabaster stone carving over lucite stand attributed to Anthony Quinn having masterfully carved elegant lines that appear to cut a ribbon in time or perhaps the universe. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Brass
Boston Terrier Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.
Category
20th Century American Classical North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan
Located in Greenwich, CT
A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label.
CREATOR Littco Products.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Cast Iron Recumbent Lions
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of substantial cast iron recumbent lions with faces reminiscent of Maurice Sendak illustrations, in centurion poses as if flanking an entrance, still with traces of original p...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$10,900 / set
Vintage Cast Iron Boston Terrier Dog Door Stop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Ongar, GB
A charming vintage cast iron door stop in the form of a Boston terrier dog. These weee original produced in the USA by the Hubley Manufactu...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Pulling A Soldier to Safety", Large Art Deco War Memorial Bronze by De Lue
By Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful and poignant, this sculpture depicts a powerful nude helmeted soldier carrying and pulling his brother to safety after a serious injury on the battlefield. ...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lull No100 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Decorative Object for Mod
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No100 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Decorative Object for Modern Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smo...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
One of a Kind Seashell and Citrine And Quartz Crystal
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful spider sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base. Artistically embedded with citrine and Quartz crystal pieces that make a beautiful object of art for displa...
Category
20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
1980s Op-Art Multi Colored Lucite Sculpture of a Circle, Triange & Rectangle
By Vasa Velizar Mihich, Shlomi Haziza
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Vasa Mihich or Shlomi Haziza, 1980s sculpture colored beveled shapes made of acrylic or lucite with pink circle, yellow triangle, teal rectangle on a purple base. Thi...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
By Wendell Castle
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 Craftsman Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Cherry
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
'Cairo' Chair by Peter Shire, 2018
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Upholstered armchair by Peter Shire, 2018
Upholstered with Kvadrat Divina Fabric, Aluminum, Wood & Paint.
Approximate measures: 60 1/4" high x 40" wide x 39" deep
Peter Shire:
...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Abstract Industrial Welded Steel "Assemblage IV" Sculpture by David Tothero
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture, "Assemblage IV", by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed wit...
Category
1990s Minimalist North American Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Resin Composite Steel Coffee Table Fissured
By Cal Summers
Located in Bronx, NY
"Mono Table"
Cal Summers
d. 2021
A coffee table made from a unique composite material developed by Cal Summers. Graphite, resin, wood fiber, and exposed steel frame. Available in cu...
Category
2010s Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Steel
Signed Curtis Jere Brass Floral Table Sculpture Mounted on Board
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a lovely floral brutalist table sculpture by C. Jere dated 1967. It sits on a ebonized wood board. It is impressive in size.
There are some imperfections to the base (see ...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s California Studio Painted Metal Kinetic Mobile Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio hand made 50's / 60's painted metal kinetic mobile sculpture, creator unknown. Mobile measures 34" by 7" by 5.5" and is in good vintage condition showing signs of ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
1980s Mathias Goeritz Abstract Cross in Copper
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mathias Goeritz Sculptural Cross Copper
stamped Mathias Goeritz. No COA is available.
6.25 H x 4 W x 2.5 D
Original vintage preowned unrestored condition.
Refer to all images.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Rare American Bronze Sculpture “Princeton Tiger” by Alexander Phimister Proctor
By Gorham CO.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ALEXANDER PHIMISTER PROCTOR
American, 1860-1950
"Princeton Tiger" (1910)
Dark-brown and autumnal patinated bronze signed in cast "AP PROCTOR 1912", "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS 0454 # 88" ...
Category
20th Century North American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Capistrano Mexican Folk Art Sculptures Attributed to Gemma Taccogna
Located in Pasadena, CA
Capistrano Gemma Taccogna, a Mexican artist of Italian descent, left a distinctive mark in folk art with her mastery of papier-mâché for the small one, and of ceramic for the big one, which she transformed into an illusion of porcelain. Her style is immediately recognizable: faces with clean features, large, stylized eyes outlined in black, and a playful approach to form.
These two vases, attributed to Taccogna, evoke Russian dolls known as Matryoshkas, due to the way the faces are painted, associated with the archetype of the mother of a large family, a symbol of motherhood and fertility.
The larger one, a mix of ceramics and papier-mâché, and the smaller one, entirely made of papier-mâché, share this common aesthetic, reinforced by generous, solid shapes. Their gazes seem to observe without truly concentrating, as if absorbed in a distant thought. This lack of focus gives them a presence that is both peaceful and enigmatic, suspended between wakefulness and dream.
The relief necklaces, applied with a deliberately naïve touch, add a sculptural dimension to the whole. The matte, textured material contrasts with the porcelain-like visual effect. One of the vases is signed "Bunny Price" and dated 1964, while the other remains anonymous. However, their attribution is unquestionable.
Presented together, these vases belong to the movement of the Mexican craft...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Paper
1920s Whippet Greyhound Dogs Concrete Entryway Wall Sculptures Vintage Mansion
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states.
Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Impactful piece of glass that brings lines and design to your décor. This postmodern piece consists of two pieces: Blown glass in a purple hue is conjoined and shaped into a V shaped...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
1970's Mid-Century Modern Signed Carved Stone Abstract Owl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1970's "signed" carved stone abstract owl sculpture, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Brass Marble Kudu Antelope Head Sculpture Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
This striking brass antelope/kudu bust is very reminiscent of noted designer Karl Springer's work. An impressive and heavy brass sculpted antelope's head sits on a double ogee black ...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Vesuvianite, Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Canada
Located in New York, NY
Vesuvianite, Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Québec, Canada
7.5 cm tall x 6 cm wide
"The Jeffrey mine, once the largest producer of chrysotile asbestos in th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique North American Sculptures
Materials
Other
Conch Shells Mounted on Lucite Stands, Collection of Three
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of three conch shells on lucite stands. The shells are pear-shaped, very spiny and blackish-brown and white in color. Gorgeous on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Lucite
Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male and female head busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere god and goddess sculptures
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical North American Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large Sculpture Made of Handwoven Palm Leaves with Two Spheres
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Sculptures
Materials
Palmwood
Jack Van Deckter Brutalist Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A really wonderful torch cut, brutalist sculpture by Jack Van Deckter, ca' 1960's. Patinated wrought iron-heavy. Abstract but with a figurative feel. Jack Van Deckter (American, 1917...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage North American Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
Category
Late 19th Century American Craftsman Antique North American 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 Mid-Century Modern North American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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