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Style: Art Deco
Period: 1940s
"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with his shield behind him, is a beautiful memorial celebrating the end of World War II, 1947. The Belgian sculptor -- Pierre Theunis...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Colonial Sculpture
Located in bari, IT
Colonial Art Deco period sculpture in solid wood depicting an African woman.
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Design Ceramic Sculpture Nude Sitting Woman, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Labeled Keramia
- Good, original condition.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
P. Ipsen's, Denmark, Girl no. 888, Venus Kalipygos by Kai Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
P. Ipsen's, Denmark. Girl no. 888.
In rare white glaze.
Venus Kalipygos, Design Kai Nielsen.
Measures: 22.2 x 10.5 cm.
Denmark, app. 1940s.
In perfect condition.
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stylized Art Deco Statue
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, stylized Art Deco statue of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Polished pewter on a marble base. Approximate 13.5" H.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
"Pan and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculptural Group with Nudes by Salomon for Rörstrand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished in an ivory-hued glaze, this ambitious and rare sculptural grouping of a Pan and Nymph with flute and cymbal was sculpted by Harald Salomon for the famed Rörstra...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Small Art Deco Bas-Relief in Plaster, Signed, G. WATKIN 1942
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Art Deco bas-relief in plaster, signed and dated 1942.
Probably a Study for a larger bas relief.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French Bronze Glazed Ceramic Statue of Nude Female, circa 1940 Louis Giraud
By Louis Giraud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French bronze glazed ceramic sculpture model of female nude. This is a large sculpture from the 1940s. Signed Giraud Vallauris on the wooden base plate. Beautiful patina. Dimension...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Adrien Dupagne '1889-1980' Africanist Sculpture in Terracotta, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adrien Dupagne (1889-1980) Africanist sculpture in terracotta, circa 1940-1950.
Small wooden base.
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Hand Painted Figurines of Couple with Their Children
By ABCO
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The pair of these chalk figurines of a mother and father with their children are done in a wonderful Art Deco style. Made in the late 1940s in America. They are entirely hand painted...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Other
Fine Sculpture of Apollo, Ceramic with a Metal like Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine sculpture of Apollo, ceramic with a metal like finish.
Dimensions: Height 12", diameter 9"
NI 1201.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Viennese Art Deco Brass Stylized Waterbuck Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Art Deco stylized waterbuck brass sculptures were realized in Vienna, circa 1940. They feature abstracted interpretations of the waterbuck- an African plains ant...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Fantail Pigeon, " Rare Dusty Pink Art Deco Sculpture with Painted Base, Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and beautiful example of the porcelain sculptures of Waylande Gregory, this depiction of a fantail pigeon in deep, dusty pink and white dates to ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Benga, " Important Photograph of Barthe Sculpture by M. Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's most important sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125th Street next to the renowned Apollo Theater. The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, mentoring artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Gwendolyn Knight, Selma Burke, Ernest Crichlow and Robert Blackburn. The Smiths captured the night life of Harlem, including musicians and actors such as Harry Belafonte, Sydney Poitier, Eartha Kitt, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Count Basie, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Hattie McDaniels, Zora Neal Hurston, Step n' Fetchit, Pearl Bailey...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Paper
"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
By Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of the classic symbol of the Zodiac sign of Virgo. A nude female figure with a sheaf of wheat -- was sculpted by Paul M...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta Art Deco Sculpture circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Art Deco sculpture circa 1940-1950.
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"The Water Mother, " Rare Large Rendition of Famous Sculpture by Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Based on a famous, large sculpture entitled "The Water Mother" sculpted by Kai Nielsen for the Winter Garden of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, installed in 1921, this vers...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Kongslev Bronze Sculptor 'The Princess & The Pea' - H. Ch. Andersen, 1940s
By Hans Kongslev
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small patinated Art Deco bronze sculpture by Danish sculptor Hans Kongslev. Depicting a scene from a Fairy tail 'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Sculpture in Gilt Painted Plaster, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical sculpture in gilt painted plaster, circa 1930-1950.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Masterpiece Bronze Reclining Sculpture Important Artist Jan Anteunis
By Jan Anteunis
Located in Oakland, CA
A rare Art Deco Bronze. Incredible quality from an important Belgian artist named Jan Anteunis, (1896-1973). It is not often that we are able to find a piece with all of these qualit...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Art Deco Figurine of a Fish by R. Rodes
Located in Montreal, QC
Terracotta Art Deco figurine of a fish signed R Rodes.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Man
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco plaster sculpture of a man circa 1940
not signed.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Paul Serste Art Deco Inspired Young Lady Modern Wall Plaque 1940s Belgium
By Paul Serste
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $450...By noted Belgian sculptor Paul Serste´ (1910-2000), this wall plaque sculpture is quite beautiful with its flowing kerchief covering the head of a lovely young la...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Keramos, Vienna, Dancing Woman Figure in Red Clay
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Keramos, Vienna, dancing woman figure in red clay. Art Deco.
Model number 8713.
Beautiful figure, circa 1940s.
Measures: 41 cm. X 37 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
"Gray Swan, " Iconic Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Waylande Gregory's most dynamic and winning sculptures, this example glazed in a velvety grey flannel color, the swan is shown from two sides, with its lovely taupe wings on full display. Like most of his animal sculptures, this one displays the artist's virtuoso Sgraffito effect, where he scratched through one layer of glaze to reveal another layer below. Gregory was a renowned a WPA sculpture...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Elephant Sculpture on Black Marble
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco elephant sculpture called elephant attack. Plated in polished nickel on black marble base.
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
"Designers Fair Award, 1947, " Art Deco Sculpture for Henri Bendel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An important piece of American fashion history and a significant example of American Art Deco sculpture, this unique piece was awarded to Priscilla McCaffrey of Henri Bendel for her fashion design at the Designers Annual Fashion Fair...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Plaster
"Zephyrus and Flora, " Rare and Striking Art Deco Sculpture by Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly conceived as two nude figures rising out of a bed of cumulus clouds, this sculpture depicts Zephyrus and Flora, Greek gods and lovers. The warm westerly wind of Zephyrus ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Hungarian Painted Ceramic Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A rare hand built glazed and painted earthenware Art Deco sculpture, a female Polynesian made in Hungary.
Fine hairline cracks on the glaze surfac...
Category
Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Carl Schmitz Plaster Sculpture, circa 1940
By Carl Schmitz
Located in Sharon, CT
Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn B...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Terra Cotta Mask Art Deco Czech like Goldscheider
Located in Oakland, CA
These 3 dimensional masks do not come up very often. Made in the Austrian tradition like Goldscheider, it is not marked. After, many years of working with these masks, we have learne...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
"Leaping Zebra, " Fine and Rare Art Deco Sculpture, Signed by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of energy and élan, this rare sculpture by Waylande Gregory, dating from the 1940s, depicts a zebra in mid-air, looking behind with elegant unconcern. The ceramic form is glazed in a lovely off-white glaze, and is mounted on a dark-stained walnut plinth. Gregory was a renowned a WPA sculpture...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Fawn" Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of brown and gold, this very rare sculpture depicting a spotted fawn was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Moderne Terra-Cotta Nude Lady
Located in New York, NY
Art Moderne (German) terra-cotta reclining figure /sculpture of a semi nude lady mounted on a rectangular wood base.
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
"Exotic Head Vases, " Unique California Pottery Sculptures, circa Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exotic and dramatic, this pair of tall head vases, partially molded and partially hand-formed, depict mask-like smiling heads with chocolate-brown bodies contrasting with sage-green ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Modernist Wooden Sculpture of a Woman, Attributed to Albert Wein
By Albert W. Wein
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture of a standing female figure, attributed to American sculptor Albert Wein (b.1915 - d.1991), in natural wood grain. The figure stands in a languid...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Venus Sculpture by Edouard Cazaux, circa 1940-1950
Located in Paris, FR
Large beige, blue and green with nuance of brown enameled ceramic sculpture representing a naked Venus by Edouard Cazaux (1889-1974). Signed Cazaux on the base back.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Important, Rare Pair Art Deco Polynesian-Themed Sculptures or Lamps by Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully modelled, molded and glazed, this pair of sculptures was originally designed to serve as tabletop torchere lamps, with light washing the wall above, and lighting the eyes of each head. Very finely crafted, the sculptures were made by Doane Powell, an important Nebraska cartoonist and illustrator who later became famous for the masks he made of celebrities such as Mae West, Governor Huey Long...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914/1997) Low relief , dated 1941, signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Francisco Xavier de Viveiros Costa (1914 / 1997)
Low relief in plaster depicting an African scene, in a woodframe
Signed and dated 1941
161,5x215,5 cm
supplied with wall hanging brackets
,
Native of São Miguel...
Category
Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome French Art Deco Ceramic Panther Sculpture, 1940s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic panther sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1940s. Amazing! Width: 25.2"(64cm), Height: 12.2"(31cm) , Depth: 4.5"(11.5cm). Signed "SR BONOME PARIS" (see photo).
Santiago Rodríguez Bonome (April 20, 1901 in Santiago de Compostela - October 29, 1995 in Dreux) is a wood sculptor and ceramist of international reputation (United States, France, Spain, Cuba, Uruguay, Argentina, Japan...).
Many works are exhibited in different museums:
Paris, National Museum of Modern Art - National Center of Art and Culture Georges-Pompidou
La Rochelle
Spain, Valle-Inclan Foundation
Spain, Museum of Lugo
Spain, Caixanova Collection...
Spain, Prado Museum in Madrid
Born in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) in 1901, son of Evaristo Rodriguez Bréa and Antonia Bonome Pérez, he worked very young in his father's humble cabinetmaking workshop. Little attracted by this job, when his father asks him what he wants to do: "sculptor" he answers.
He therefore entered, at the age of 13, in the religious imagery workshop of José Rivas...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Figurine of a Decò Ballerina from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Decò sculpture of a dancing lady, made in ceramic in the 1940s.
Measures: diameter 14 cm Ø 15 cm height 24 cm.
Minor restoration were done in the color of the dress border.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Bronze Figural Sculpture on Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on Carrara marble pedestal. Sculpture has a nice patina to the bronze. Mounted to the base.
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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