1940s Sculptures

This nice set of 10 wooden geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in schoo...

This nice set of 6 zinc geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in school d...

Extremely rare, this very fine ceramic figure of a half-nude Pacific Islander or Hawaiian male figure balancing a large fish on his shoulders is gorgeously glazed in shades of ivory ...

Stunning hand-painted Zsolnay porcelain figure by renowned Hungarian artist János Török also called " Virgin in the Mirror." This figure is published in the Zsolnay Catalog and is br...

Stylized iron hen sculpture from Japan. Fantastic modernist arct deco design. Signed

Sculpture Decorative Objects, stone Horned Bull, Ancient Pixiu for Home Decor In tradition As also for all other Zoroastrian cosmological beliefs, the primary source of information ...

Art Deco Period White Statuary Marble Bust of a Young Lady incised "ANIEV" to shoulder. From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C. France: circa 1930

A charming and totaling accurate (artist authorized) Whitney Museum of American Art 1940 cast stone reproduction of one of Flannagan's most well-known sculptures. Art Deco, W.P.A. st...

Spectacular and large dolphin door-handle sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. This magnificent hammered bronze dolphin adorned one of the large glass doors of the Palais de la Mediterran...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940s bronze miniature sculpture of a goat, from his animal / zoo series.

A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...

Amedeo Gennarelli Torso Carved Granite Art Deco Circa 1940 DIMENSIONS Height: 15.5 inches (39.37 cm) Width: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Depth: 6 inches (15.24 cm) ABOUT This expressive hand-carved and highly polished grey-and-pink granite sculpture is mounted on a square black stone base with the incised signature atop, ‘A. Gennarelli’. AMEDEO GENNARELLI (Italian/French, 1881–1943) a/k/a Jean Ortis was a French/Italian sculptor. He was born in 1881 in Naples, Italy, but immigrated to Paris in 1913 and worked there; exhibiting at numerous Salons of the Societe des Artistes Francais through the years to come. He is known for his work in the art deco style and for his depictions of the female nudes; working in bronze, stone, terra-cotta and wood. Amedeo Gennarelli died in Paris...

Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards,...

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male. We offer a handsome Italian bronze sculpture of a reclining nude male that dates to the 1940's. Beautiful form and great patina!

Extremely rare and powerful, this depiction of a male nude figure, seated on a tree trunk and looking to his right, was sculpted by Hungarian sculptor Jenö Grantner around 1940. The...

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...

1940s "Face". Lost wax bronze. Signed. Biography Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fintana Liri, Italy, on September 21, 1910. His formal training be...

Large Japanese Bronze Macaw Parrot Sculpture-48 Inches. Our Japanese bronze parrot sculpture or Macaw sculpture is beautifully detailed and can ...

French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle France, circa 1940s This petite mortar & pestle set is both delicate and darling Beautifully scu...

Sculpture of a panther from Art Deco period France made of metal with a black marble base. This figure is in a natural walking pose and is quite eye catching. It features the origina...

1462 Antique Hand carved seal sculpture

French Art Deco period Hermes sculpture made of plaster and supported by a wood base.

A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.

Hagenauer Style Richard Rohac Austria (1906-1956) bronze African male hunters..

1188 American cast iron Terrier sculpture/door stop

Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical yellow colored Cockatoo on a Branch by Fame California Potter William Maddux. A great example of Hawaiian mania that swept the USA After WWII with...

WEARABLE ART AN IMPORTANT DESIGN FOR A NECKLACE The necklace is unique and extraordinary. Because of its specific design elements it lays beautifully and comfortably on any body structure. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. It has been authenticated by Val Bertoia and is listed in the Harry Bertoia Foundation Catalogue Raisonne # D.JE.49 having been authenticated as a Harry Bertoia piece. REPLY FROM CHRISTIE'S: "Dear Charles, thank you for contacting Christie's. I am absolutely stunned to see the necklace by Harry Bertoia you have submitted for feedback from us, and I would love to speak with you about the work at your earliest convenience. I am a great fan and a known expert in the work of Harry Bertoia, and I have handled over 600 of his sculptures, jewelry and art over the last 22 years. I have never seen a better piece of his jewelry, and it stands as one of the greatest objects in any category that he made. Michael Jefferson Senior Vice President International Senior Specialist Design" The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot's clasp and the overall construction of this piece demonstrate. Closed, the necklace sits on a table in a surprisingly conical shape, but it is so flexible that it conforms to its wearer from her neck nearly to her shoulders. Each handmade section is riveted to its neighbors, allowing it to adjust to the body while the pendants curve in many directions: one fits the left clavicle so precisely that Bertoia likely tried it on Brigitta Valentiner, who became his wife in 1943. Other pendants face toward or away from each other, bending up or down. Each element has been hammered into multiple curves and worked in Bertoia’s hands. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, this necklace no doubt caused a sensation in its day as it might at the 2022 Met Ball in ours, for like all of Harry Bertoia’s work, it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d...

Elevate your garden with the charm of English mid 20th Century design through this delightful pair of sheep table top or garden ornaments. Crafted with met...

UH80304 Bronze Figure of a Korean Girl by Eudald Serra i Güell, circa 1940. A heavily cast bronze figure of a standing young girl in traditional Korean Hanbok dress consisting of a jeogori jacket and a long chima skirt. Her long hair braided...

Radiator cover from a 1947 Sunbeam Supreme Talbot. Rare and very decorative piece from the American retro period. This a radiator cover panel from the iconic and popular Sunbeam Sup...

Beautiful pair of painted ceramic birds standing on a tall pedestal. Great addition to your boho chic inspired home. Would look great on any table top.

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

Regal Vintage Glazed Italian Terracotta Cat in a Seated Pose. This gorgeous cat with beautiful expressive green glass eyes sits atop a glazed marbleized perch. Measuring an impressiv...

Pair of sculptural white plaster foliate lamps, in the manner of Serge Roche, France, circa 1940s. They have been rewired for US usage and are ready to use.

ABOUT SCULPTURE This wonderful sculptural and portrait work was certainly created by a master sculptor, although not signed by the author. The face of this typical all-American boy, ...

Stunning Asian Modernist Torchere / floor lamp. Attributed to James Mont 1940s, Classic form, Black lacquered metal standard ,brass ornamentation, detailing. Amazing embossed glass shade boasting oriental woman and floral design. 3-way switch light variation. Perfect addition to your modernist, eclectic...

1940s, Gorgeous oriental decorative statue in bronze. Thai Deity. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 4, 33" W x 1, 96 D x 7, 87 H inches. L...

Andrew Szoeke Monogram "G" Cube or Paperweight, unsigned, American, circa 1940s. Szoeke is considered to be one of the masters of handmade inlaid woodwork and furniture, and he produ...

Inuit Walrus tusk carved pencil holder and 6" letter opener. Carved with images of a Walrus and Seals. Probably done for the tourist trade in the 1930s or...

Pair of French mid century Patinated neoclassical bronze female figures designed as torchieres.

A striking example of Art Deco ceramic sculpture, this female head was made by David Seyler for the Harold Bopp Pottery in northern Kentucky, in the brief period before it became the...

Chic 1940's cat sculpture in translucent yellow tone lucite, by design immortal Dorothy Thorpe.

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...

Bing & Grondahl St. Bernard puppy figurine. Designed by: Niels Nielsen. Older mark B&G from the 1940s, form number No.:1926 Good condition, thin riss in the glaze under the bottom...

This vintage wooden horsehead see-saw teeter-totter from the 1940s is a unique piece of Americana. The remnants of old gray, red, and blue paint add to its vintage charm, making it a great decorative sculpture for any room. However, due to its age it is not recommended for children to use as a toy. This teeter-totter is a rare find of vintage Americana.

Haguenauer art deco sculpture. mother with child. solid bronze and ebonized wood. Sealed atelier Haguenauer. Viennese session wHw. patinated bronze base and wooden top. The woman is copper colored. original patina. Only minor signs of use. Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style. Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...

Abstract Modernist Wood Inlay / Marquetry Figure wall plaque. Hand executed..Art Deco , African influenced.Several mixed species of exotic woods.

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

Offered here are a pair vintage Chinese gilt and carved wood Foo Dog/Guardian Lions figurines Wonderful craftsmanship with the hand carving that has gone...

A sculptured head of an American Indian Chief. It is said that this really is a self-portrait of Gunnar Nylund, the artist. It has its original wooden stand . The height is 42 cm wi...

Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...

Primitive wood mold with fantastic patina Different shapes available - priced separately but wonderful as a collection France circa 1940s.

The white glazed ceramic vase in the shape of a head by Max Barneaud was created in Paris in 1947. The simultaneous depiction of a head makes the object very decorative.

A mid-century young nude ballerina cast in bronze by Swedish sculpture Sigge Berggren. Cast in bronze and patinated in dark brown. Signed "Berggren"....

Wooden statuette of a lady Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien brass Plinth Austrian Jugendstil 1940s marked At the end of the 30s female forms were being worked into items like mirrors or ...

Extremely rare, extra large, porcelain pheasant designed and made by Rudolf Chocola at Keramos in Vienna Austria in the 1940's. This big pheasant is marked and numbered: 2536. In abs...

Wonderful matched pair, This is one of the most iconic items created by Hector Aguilar in his Taller Borda in the early 1940s. It is featured in Silver Masters of Mexico by Penny Morrill on page 120. She describes the candelabra thusly: “The eye follows the tumbling spirals as though they were lines in relief. Balance and movement coexist as the spirals push upward toward the light of the candles”. What a well-crafted description of this beauty! Made primarily of copper with brass accents, the candelabra's are signed on the base with a conjoined HA on a recessed circle, i It measures 10 ¼ inches long, 6 ½ inches tall, and 2 ¼ inches wide. I have left this stunner unpolished, as many people prefer to retain the rich decades-old patina. – exceptionally rare and hard to find – a work of art by one of the mid century metal Masters...