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Period: 1940s
Pair of Statues of a Lady and a Gentleman in Ceramic by Zaccagnini 1940
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of ceramic figurines depicting a lady and a gentleman, made by Zaccagninini in the 1940s Checkers - Ø cm 17 h cm 32 Gentleman - Ø cm 7...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Just Andersen Figurine of a Young Man with Fish of Disco Metal, Denmark 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a young man with fish. It's made in Denmark in the 1940s-1950s of Just Andersen´s own cre...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1940s Han Carved Water Buffalo Horn of Detailed Bird Sculpture on a Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Vintage Carved Water Buffalo Horn Hand Carved and Detailed Sculpture of a Parrot / Bird on a Wood base Colors: Black, Tan, Natural Wood.
Category

Unknown Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...
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Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940 Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century Spanish sculptural me...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen Figurine of Boy by Elna Borch Made of Disco Metal, Denmark 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original figurine featuring a naked boy sitting, designed by Elna Borch manufactured by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) It's made in Denmark in the 1940s or 195...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

TOSIN LA FRECCIA - Polychrome ceramic baby girl - Veneto 1940 - Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Tarciso TOSIN - A ceramic sculpture depicting a little girl ,made in VICENZA in '1940, ITALY. Hand-painted and painstakingly detailed, with a bouquet of flowers in her hand is flower...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Sculpture School Fausto Melotti 1940s Vera Magda Braga
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture of Hand Hanging School Clothes Fausto Melotti 1940s Vera Magda Braga
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Dux. Rococo Couple in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand-painted porcelain. 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. The woman measures: 21.0 x 13.0 cm. The man measures: 22.0 x 9.0 cm.
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Czech Rococo Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five Vintage Snow Measuring Poles, Spain, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Five Vintage Snow Measuring Poles, Spain, Early 20th Century Description: Bring a piece of history into your home with this unique set of five vintage snow measuring poles, c...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Decorative Sculpture, Stone Horned Bull, Ancient Pixiu for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
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 ...
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West Asian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceramic from 1940 Green glazed horse sculpture Perugia manufacture
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique American Scottish Dogs Terriers Iron Sculpture/Door Stop
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1188 American cast iron Terrier sculpture/door stop
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cordey Porcelain Bust
By Cordey
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lovely vintage Cordey female bust. Porcelain bust of a beautiful woman in period clothes, adorned with capodimonte flowers. Stunning stare that draws you in.
Category

American Victorian Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Primitive Hand Chiseled Horse Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...
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Spanish Primitive Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Dolphin Palais De La Mediterranee Palace Door-Handle Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular Dolphin Door-Handle Sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. A breathtaking and large-scale dolphin door-handle sculpture, crafted in hammered bronze, originating from France in t...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Markel Robot Sculpture by Bennett Robot Works
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom robot sculpture named Markel by Bennett Robot Works, Brooklyn, NY Bennett Robot Works, robot sculptures created by Gordon Bennett, are comp...
Category

American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1940s Wooden Carving of Merchant on an Elephant Mounted to Lucite Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Wooden Carving of Merchant Vending on an Elephant Tibetan Man Warrior/Peasant Gilding on items the merchant holds Mounted on Lucite Base
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Glass sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Erwin Burger - signed - America's Cup
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass sail sculpture attributed to Fontana Arte Erwin Burger. Possibly 1940 Diamond point initials e.B. Chiselled glass base. Good condition. Thank you
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Just Andersen Figurine of Naked Boy Made of Disco Metal, Denmark 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a naked boy sitting on a marble plate. This particular figurine was first launched in 194...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
Category

American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20thc  Brass Duck Ornament
Early 20thc  Brass Duck Ornament
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th century articulated lay figure.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...
Category

Late Victorian Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Vintage Hand Carved Edwardian Wooden Wall Mailer Mailbox w/ Star
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Edwardian wooden wall mailer/mailbox with a center star and carving scrolling pattern along the top. It is made from weathered wood with a natural grain and distressed finish. The wo...
Category

American Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

White Porcelain Statue of a Revolutionary with a Device for a Flag or Flower
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptionally large porcelain statue by the artist Neukam, produced in an extremely small edition for Alka Porcelain in Germany. This revolutionist stan...
Category

German Victorian Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nikita Carpenko Modernist Wood Figurative Sculpture c1940s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the...
Category

American Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1940s OREOL L'Oreal Permanente DeLuxe Advertising Art Deco Hairstyle Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
OREOL _ Perm Hairstyle Rare advertising figure Plaster compound Original L'Oreal, 1940 Very good condition Slight restoration on the right bac...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Set of 6 Vintage French Metal Small Bells – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This set of six charming small metal bells, manufactured in France circa 1940, embodies the craftsmanship and elegance of early 20th-century design. Each bell is finely crafted with attention to detail, creating a harmonious set that is both functional and decorative. The subtle sound of these bells evokes a sense of nostalgia, while their petite size makes them ideal for various decorative uses. Preserved in their original condition, these bells show minor wear that reflects their age and use, enhancing their vintage appeal. A beautiful patina has developed on the metal surfaces over the decades, adding depth and character to each bell. This natural aging process highlights their authenticity, making them a perfect addition to any collection of vintage French items...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen Figurine of Boy with Bear by E. Borch of Disco Metal Denmark 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original figurine of a sitting boy with teddy bear designed by Elna Borch The figurine is made in the 1950s of disco metal with brown patina by Just Andersen´s own metal workshop. ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Charm: Set of 36 Antique Wooden Measuring Tapes with Boxes, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover vintage allure with this remarkable set of 36 antique wooden measuring tapes, complete with their original boxes, dating back to circa 1940. Each piece in this collection transports you to a bygone era, evoking the nostalgia of craftsmanship and utility. The measurements of each box are 25 cm in length, 10 cm in width, and 7 cm in height, providing a glimpse into the past with their compact yet functional dimensions. Preserved within their original boxes, these measuring tapes have stood the test of time, capturing the essence of their era. The set's completeness and vintage appeal are a testament to their enduring value and rarity. Indulge in the charm of these antique measuring tapes...
Category

Spanish Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini Silver metal and wood base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

Svend Lindhart, Denmark. Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Denmark. Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth. Handmade ceramic. Glaze in light cream color. Signed and dated 1944. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H...
Category

Danish Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury American Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's American patinated bronze statue of a woman with original patina. Measurements: Length: 11" Height: 11.5" Depth: 6"
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Silver Plated Rooster Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Spanish silver-plated rooster sculptures on wooden bases. With artist initials on bases. Measurements: Height: 14.5? Width: 25? Depth: 9.75?.
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Spanish Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Italian Art Deco Style Terracotta Sculpture of A Nude Woman with Red Flower 1945
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1757 Italian terracotta female nude sculpture with hand painted flowers and necklace
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century This rustic wooden dustpan, a traditional French piece dated around 1940, is a functional sculpture that beaut...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category

Zimbabwean Tribal Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you now more than me . Solid Brass .
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Woman with Deer by R. Unger for Göbel. 1941
Located in CADALSO, ES
R. Unger was the master modeler at Göbel for the world-famous Hummel figures
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Keramos Mid Century Modern Pastel Blue Dancer Ballerina Stephan Dakon C. 1949
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic figurine dancer ballerina with pastel blue ruffled dress and ballet flats by Stefan Dakon for Keramos, circa 1949. Amazing and elegant figurine in pastel blue color from cer...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Horse in Green Glazed Ceramic Zaccagnini Italian Design, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Horse in green glazed ceramic Zaccagnini Italian Design, 1940.
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Terracotta Terrier Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage terracotta terrier sculpture. This handsome terra cotta terrier figure is realistic in size and features. Perfect home accent for the dog lover!
Category

Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

URSS Ceramic Sculpture of a Seal from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Russian USSR ceramic seal figurine, made in the 1940s Ø 14 cm Ø 13 cm h 13 cm
Category

Russian International Style Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
Category

French Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two vintage Compass, 1940 Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
Set of Two Vintage Compass, 1940
$174 Sale Price / item
80% Off
Surreal Hand Painted Deco Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1416 Hand painted Surreal Deco sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Porcelain Figurine, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Porcelain figurine, Italy, 1940s Family item, Wedding gift from my great grandparents. Integral, only small signs of the time. 27 cm high.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain  Figurine, Italy, 1940s
Porcelain  Figurine, Italy, 1940s
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of cobra candlesticks is made of a finely chiseled bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
$1,867 Sale Price / set
44% Off
French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...
Category

French Classical Roman Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...
Category

Japanese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of vintage iron tricycle sculptures
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of charming vintage hand-wrought iron tricycle sculptures with wicker cargo baskets. Large tricycle: 18.5"w x 9"d x 14.5"h Small tricycle: 14"w x 9...
Category

American Rustic Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Saca Country Girl Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber Austria, 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
This delightful figurine fully represents the style of the Austrian artist.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edges of green dish...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category

Rwandan Tribal Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Hand-Carved Rosewood Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art hand-carved rosewood snake (ca. 1940s, USA). Attractive two-tone rosewood variations (rich brown tones throughout with two contrasting light patches). Very good, vintage con...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

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