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Place of Origin: Portuguese
Set of 6 Wooden Chess Pieces, Linden Wood, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Portuguese Earthenware Sculpture Depicting Two Gazelles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Eartehnware sculpture depicting two gazelles. Polychrome decoration in shades of brown and green. The larger gazelle has horns and an upright posture, while the smaller one, without ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Marjorelle Iris Lamp in Nude
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Highly organic, the Majorelle collection evokes flowers of an imaginary garden.
Informed by textures found in nature, the collection features a dappled surface
made from resin soak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Foam
$1,920 / item
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Marjorelle Violete Lamp, Meticulously Handmade
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Highly organic, the Majorelle collection evokes flowers of an imaginary garden.
Informed by textures found in nature, the collection features a dappled surface
made from resin s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Foam
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Black Mirror in Natural Walnut, Natural Marble&Silk
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk Mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating souk markets in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Cobalt Ostrich Egg Tower, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Modern Apolo Bust Sculpture Piece Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Apolo Bust, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Apolo bust is a captivating sculptural piece meticulously crafted from Cal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHRIST'S SUPPER in Portuguese Terracotta 18th Century
composed of fourteen figures in polychrome terracotta.
Period defects and repainting
Height: (largest) 56 cm.
It belonged to th...
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Agate Bowl with elphants base by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Contemporary Agate bowl with three elephants base by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver.
The handcrafted process of this piece is: made by a sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Our Lady with Child Jesus Savior of the World 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Our lady with child Jesus savior of the world 17th century
Portuguese sculpture
in polychrome and gilded wood.
Repaints.
Height: 71 cm
very g...
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Grasshopper Green
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,058 / set
Miguel Fernando Lopez (Milo) Portuguese sculptor. Bronze sculpture of nude woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miguel Fernando Lopez (Milo), Portuguese sculptor.
Modern bronze sculpture of a voluptuous nude woman on a marble pedestal.
1970s/1980s.
In excellent condition with minimal scratche...
Category
1970s Vintage Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$936 Sale Price
20% Off
Zen Burner
Located in Paris, FR
Burner Zen, incense burner in porcelain
and with 24K gold paint. Made for 2 incense
sticks, incense sticks not included. Delivered
in a luxury gift box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,623
Indigo Contemporary and Customizable Fish Tank or Aquarium Stand
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Indigo fish tank or aquarium stand, all lacquered and with pearl finishing.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with different sizes and finishing...
Category
2010s Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Lacquer
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Emu Egg
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes.
This penguin is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural emu egg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sculpture, Two Ducks in Sant’Anna Faience, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Sculpture, two ducks in Sant’Anna faience. The piece displays a detailed level of realism, highlighting the birds' dynamic expressions and postures. One of the ducks holds its head h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century Plaster Bust/Sculpture of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Portugal
Made of Plaster
Measure: Height 20cm
Original condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Portuguese Porcelain Sculpture of Hoope Birds by Vista Alegre
By Vista Alegre
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Portuguese porcelain figure of a male and female Hoopoe bird. The birds resting and feeding on branches of pomegranate fruit. Marked on the bottom with a VA Vista Alegre mark.
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Portuguese Baroque Madonna and Child Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque sculpture in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, carved with exquisite detail and spiritual grace.
The Virgin is...
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Bust of Cape Verde Island Native Woman, Colonial Portugal, ca. 1875
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and very unusual sculptural bust of a woman in a folklore Cape Verde Island costume, wearing a coral necklace and a bright headscarf was made in the last quarter of XI...
Category
1870s Rustic Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Marjorelle Fresia Lamp in Green & Nude
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Highly organic, the Majorelle collection evokes flowers of an imaginary garden.
Informed by textures found in nature, the collection features a dappled surface
made from resin soake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Foam
Indo-Portuguese Sculpture Saint Ana Teaching Our Lady to Read, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture Saint Ana teaching our lady to read 17th century
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, from the 17th century.
polychrome wood.
The figure is represented sitting ...
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Saint John the Baptist Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint John the Baptist 18th century
Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century.
in polychrome wood.
The figure is represented standing with the lamb.
Small flaws.
Measure: ...
Category
18th Century Renaissance Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Clown Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique clown modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 14 x D 25 x H 45 cm
Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$6,253 / item
Impressive Pair of Portuguese Seraphim late 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive Pair of Portuguese Seraphim end 17th began1 8th Century
Sculptures in molded, polychrome and gilded clay.
The figures are represented standing.
Set on bases.
Normal d...
Category
Late 17th Century Renaissance Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$35,956 / item
Portugese Faience Hen Tureen, Rato Factory, circa 1765
Located in New York, NY
Portugese Faience Hen Tureen, Rato Factory, circa 1765.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Stella 4: Biophilic Decorative Vase Sculptural Art for Home Entrance or Console
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Stella, a distinctive decorative vase that masterfully blends natural and sculptural elements to create a captivating piece of art. This exquisite vase is designed not on...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Marble Sculpture by Sylvia Westfallen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Marble sculpture by Sylvia Westfallen. This sculpture represents the profile of a woman with black hair, seen from the side. The composition is made with different types of marble, carefully polished, cut and applied to a square base in a light beige tone. The dark, straight, loose hair is made of black stone with white veins, contrasting with the fair skin and delicate features of the face. The woman wears a headband and wears an earthy-toned blouse.
Sculpture made for the launch of Elida Gibbs' DIMENSION shampoo.
Sylvia Beatriz Teresa Westphalen Ortiz (Rome, 1961) is an artist recognized worldwide for her sculpture work and one of João Cutileiro...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble
20th Century Azulejo IV Walnut Wood Hand Painted, Handmade in Portugal by Malab
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
With the aim of enhancing the Tudo Isto É collection, Malabar conceived the Azulejo IV Portuguese Guitar showing, in a relaxed way, a magnificent usa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$2,388 Sale Price / item
20% Off
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
portuguese sculpture
in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,827 Sale Price
20% Off
Portuguese Brass Bull Sculpture
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Brass bull sculpture. With an aged finish that combines dark tones and golden brass details. The sculpture depicts a bull in an attacking position, with its head slightly raised, nos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Wisdom Set of Sculptures
By Albino Miranda
Located in Barcelos, PT
Wisdom is a set of decorative sculptures made by Karpa's artist Albino Miranda. Inspired by the Japanese proverb "The Three Wise Monkeys". Its structure is made of resin reinforced w...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
$6,433 / set
Holy Bishop Sculpture 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy Bishop sculpture 18th century
Portuguese sculpture, from the 18th century.
in upholstered, polychrome and gilded wood.
Fingers flaws. faults and defects,
Measure: Height:...
Category
18th Century Renaissance Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 57 cm
Materials: Marble, Brass
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,455 / item
Holiday Vase by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware.
The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$336 / item
Pair of Vintage White Ceramic Elephant Figurines by Pereiras of Portugal
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare complete pair of Pereiras of Portugal ceramic elephants. The pure white ceramic is stunning. No surprise, as Portugal is known for its mastery of the medium. This original pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 26 x D 30 x H 45 cm
Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world.
In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$5,688 / item
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio.
Dimensions: W 31 x D 31 x H 75 cm.
Materials: tiger skin marble, gold leaf.
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world.
In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Girafe Nº 5 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 Handcrafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Porto, 13
Giraffe nº 5 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver with articulated neck, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, giving this piece a much hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Portuguese Pair of Polychrome Sculptures of Warriors on Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century portuguese pair of polychrome sculptures of warriors on pedestal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Medium Black Cats Ceramic Sculpture, Portugal, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Portugal ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$259 Sale Price
20% Off
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Ostrich Egg
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes.
This penguin i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Natural Agate Crystal Sphere in Blue and Purple Colors Decorative Piece
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
The natural agate crystal sphere in blue and purple colors is a decorative piece that can be hold by different bases that we do in Sterling Silver 925.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on oak frame, Tom R PORTER, London.
Oak frame 30 x W17.5 cm
Ceramic Masks H14 x W16 cm
From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in Melides, P...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Glass and Sterling Silver Swan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Astonishing swan in glass and Sterling Silver from the 20th century
The glass in a form of a nautilus shell, the setting finely chiseled in the natural setting...
Category
1970s Vintage Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Folk Art Estremoz Clay World Heritage Figurine Portugal by Jose Moreira
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and detailed figure by this famous World Heritage maker. Heavily patinated, with flaking to original painted surfaces. Not cleaned, presented in as found condition.
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Kong Seat Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Kong Seat with all structure in stoneware
in black matte satin finish with textures variation.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$2,032 / item
Portuguese Bull's Head in Caldas Faience
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Bull's head, in Caldas faience. Decorated in black, with ivory horns and brown eyes, providing a striking contrast. The eyes have a golden sheen, giving them an intense and expressiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Portuguese Sculpture of Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Portuguese sculpture of Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição is a captivating religious piece, crafted in plaster with delicate attention to detail. The figure depicts the Virgi...
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$462 Sale Price
65% Off
Large Portuguese Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and turtles searching through mossy tuft. Indecipherable mark, probably Mafra, Ca...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Dog Figurine Crafted in Vibrant Red and Orange Glass
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The dog figurine is crafted from vibrant red and orange glass, which gives it a striking, bold presence. The glass has been expertly shaped to capture the essence of a dog, with smoo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Table Tiger Statue Alcobaca Portugal Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s
Located in London, GB
This 30cm tall ceramic tiger imported in the 1970s from Alcobaca, Portugal, a city famous for its ceramics.
This little tiger has a fearful pose bigger than its height!
Expertly mo...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Cow Whistle, Christmas Nativity Scene Figurine
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Folk Art terracotta hand painted polychrome cow whistle by Ana Baraça (1904-2001), used as a Christmas Nativity Scene figurine.
Ana Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London.
Walnut frame H31 x W13 cm
Ceramic Masks H13 x W10 cm
From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in Melid...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London.
Walnut frame 30 x W17.5 cm
Ceramic Masks H14 x W16 cm
From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in Meli...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on walnut and oak frame, Tom R PORTER, London.
Oak and walnut frame H23 x W21 cm
Ceramic Mask H13 x W8.5 cm
From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at ...
Category
2010s Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut, Oak
STUNNING LARGE SILVER DEER SCULPTURE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STUNNING LARGE SILVER DEER SCULPTURE 20th Century
Portuguese
in 925% relief silver, perfect size, with hallmarks
Approx. weight: 5408 g
Dim.: 86.5 x 84 cm
excellent conditions
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Escape – Sculptural Centerpiece in Nero Marquina Marble, Two-Piece Set
Located in Porto, PT
Escape is both a sculpture and a centerpiece, crafted in Nero Marquina marble and composed of two distinct elements that come together in visual harmony. The deep black surface, cros...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Statue of Our Lady and Child, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This captivating 20th-century statue depicts Our Lady holding the Child Jesus, crafted from warm wood with a timeless elegance. Standing at 84 cm tall, the statue exudes a sense of p...
Category
20th Century Baroque Portuguese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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