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Period: 1940s
Bronze cubist sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cubist sculpture Penguin Motif Art deco style Circa 1940 Origin France No signature. Attributed to J.Martel Piece rat. Has some wear It has a small dent on its beak. marble ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze cubist sculpture
Bronze cubist sculpture
$1,520 Sale Price
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1940s Topless Flamenco Dancer Plaster Sculpture Style of Frederick Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Plaster

Lamp Table Sculpture Pine Abstract Figurative Organic Henry Moore High
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Henry Moore Inspired, pine, figurative, sculpture upcycled into a 17” high, table lamp - Unusual statement and conversation piece; injecting modernism and organic form and textu...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Pine

Asian Modernist Torchere / Floor Lamp, Attributed to James Mont, 1940s
Located in Buffalo, NY
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Hans Kongslev for Tinos Bronze, Tinderbox by H.Ch. Andersen, Patinated Bronze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Kongslev for Tinos bronze, Tinderbox by Hans Christian Andersen, patinated bronze. Denmark, 1940s. Stamped Hans Kongslev, Tinos bronze. Meas...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Sunbeam Supreme Talbot Rare 1947 Radiator Cover Front In Steel And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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North American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Madonna and Child Glossy Glazed Ceramic Sculpture 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Valuable glossy glazed ceramic sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child. Crackle effect on most of the surface. Non-decipherable engraving, visible in the photo, and sticker with a ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Large Unique Sculpture of Naked Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand. A large unique sculpture of a naked woman in glazed stoneware. Dated 1944. Measures: 43 x 22 cm. In excellent conditio...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Stoneware

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture Profile of a Woman Face by Sacha S. Schnittmann
By Sacha S. Schnittmann
Located in St. Louis, MO
This 1940s bronze sculpture wall plaque of a profile portrait of a woman's face, possibly his wife was created by New York native artist and sculptor, S...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

French 1940's Terra Cotta Sculpture of a Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important French 1940's terra cotta sculpture of a seated nude woman; with head turned to the right above a voluptuous torso; Signed "Rene Romage, 1942" (alias - Rene Baumer)
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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Located in Praha, CZ
Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers are made of Macassar wood. The wings, tail & cockpit are metal with a chrome finish....
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French Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Granite, Chrome

Ceramic Figure of a Dancing Girl from Le Bertetti, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic figure of a dancing girl with a tambourine Le Bertetti Torino, 1940, Sculpture No. 174 "Hungary". Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief 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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

1940's " Orphée " Ceramic sculpture signed BAB
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's French sculpture showing " Orphé " Nice ceramic in the style of Vallauris Grec antique style Signed BAB
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European Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lea Von Mickwitz '1884-1978', Arabia, Large Sculpture in Glazed Stoneware, Lama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lea von Mickwitz (1884-1978) for Arabia. Large sculpture in glazed stoneware. Lama. Beautiful glaze in brown and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 28 x 25 cm. In very good condition. ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Stoneware

Apel Les Fenosa, "Le Livre De Tobie", Épreuve En Bronze Numéroté, 1943
By Apelles Fenosa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Apel Les FENOSA (1899-1988, Espagne) : "Le Livre de Tobie" 1943 Epreuve en bronze à patine brune, numéroté et monogrammé / Brown patinated bronze cast, numbered and monogramed by artist initilas Epreuve en bronze à patine brune représentant l'archange Raphaël présentant un poisson à Tobie* / Bronze proof with brown nuanced patination figuring Archangel Raphael...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Glazed Ceramic Statue of Nude Female, circa 1940 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...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Rare French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze sculpture by Samuel Lipschitz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bronze sculpture with silver plating, green polychrome skirt and Belgian black marble base. Signed Samuel-Lipschitz France, CIRCA 1940.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Rodin Style Bronze Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Very intriguing sculpture made of bronze of a woman elegantly undressing. Sign by: RUSL.
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American Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

"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 ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Clay

Mid-Century Modern Goose Bird Fighting Reflection in Mirror by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere. Signed (original label bottom of stone) the stone base 8" X ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Metal

Ceramic Sculpture of Two Children, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect condition, only one dent on a base.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mannerist Nude by Fred Press, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted with finesse and sensitivity, this late Renaissance-influenced male nude figure is probably a unique piece, and is marked with Fred Press' monogr...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Plaster

Hagenauer Manner Patina Bronze & Wood Bust, Child Head Sculpture Sucking Fingers
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style manner of Franz Hagenauer terra cotta bust of a little girl's head sucking on her fingers. No signature found. Made circa 1940s. O-652-335   
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre Lefaguays Table Lamp
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pierre Lefaguays (1892-1962) Dancer Patinated bronze with gilded accents table lamp. Signed « Le Faguays » and dated 40 for 1940 Measure: Height : 12" or 30 cm.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Brass Decorative Object with a Marble Pedestal Representing the Goddess Nike
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s-1950s This sculpture is made in brass and features a marble pedestal. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in very ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".
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Congolese Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Wood

A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
A Plaster Cast French Bust of a Gentleman
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French Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Plaster

Art Deco Peter Lupori Increase Multiply Fill Earth 1948 Ceramic Table Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, ceramic sculpture titled "Increase and Multiply and Fill the Earth," by American artist Peter Lupori. 23" h x 16" w x 6" d. In good condition with slight damage. The sculpture was awarded a prize in the 39th Associated Artists of Pittsburg Annual exhibit in 1949. In good vintage condition. Peter John Lupori was born on December 12, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1926-27, Lupori attended school in Florence, Italy. Following graduation from high school in Pittsburgh, Lupori studied art with John Donald and William Reed...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Balinese Carved and Painted Ducks from John Volk's Estate
Located in Essex, MA
Vividly painted. From John Volks Phipps Plaza home.
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Balinese Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Wood

Large Terra Cotta Peach
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative terra cotta fruit. It appears to be a peach. Hand crafted.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Terracotta

Carved John Rood (1902-1974) Wood Sculpture Signed 1942
By John Rood
Located in Sarasota, FL
SIgned to the rear and dated 1942. In 1933 Rood started wood carving in Athens, Ohio and it wasn't long before he had his first one-person exhibit at Argent Galleries, in New York i...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Oak

Porcellana Art Déco, János Török, Zsolnay, Trittico
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Splendido trittico di figure in porcellana Zsolnay dipinte a mano del noto artista ungherese János Török. Le presenti figure sono pubblicate nel Catalogo Zsolnay e tutte tre sono ma...
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Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Porcelain

Porzellan Eichhörnchen von Prof. Th. Kärner für Rosenthal 1947.
Located in CADALSO, ES
THis item are in absolutly perfect condition with great colors. A Masterpiece from Prof. Th. Krämer for Rosenthal.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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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.
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Steel

Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s Juvenile work. Signed on the base. Measures: H 35 cm x 20 x 19 cm Conditions: excel...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Terracotta, Wood

Bronze Sculpture “Step Dance” by Giuseppe Mazzullo, Italy, 1946
Located in Roma, IT
Passo di Danza is a bronze sculpture representing a Dancer with wooden base. Signed and dated under the base. Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Giuseppe Mazzullo wa...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Fulvio Bianconi Venini sculpture in Murano glass 1949 woman acid stamped.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare original FULVIO BIANCONI sculpture in artistic Murano glassby VENINI acid stamped in the base woman.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Dancer Statue from Girardi Giovanni, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful execution of this gypsy dancer figure that expresses sweetness, the young dancer a little effeminate, in an attempt to twirl the cloth tramples him, the red cheeks identify embarrassment. Beautiful colors and sculptural execution. signed "Giovanni Girardi...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. We ha...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Chrome

Post Social Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood hand crafted sculpture.
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Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Wood

Alfredo Barbini Door Handles with Polar Bears in 1940s Venetian Blown Glass
Located in London, GB
Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) for Vitreria Gino Cenedese, Italy. Polar bears climbing on geometric glaciers set in clear and opaque glass block set with brass mounts. One white and gold ice bear...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Brass

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal copenhagen porcelain porcelain with seal motif Origin Denmark circa 1940 20th century perfect condition. Royal Copenhagen, officially the Royal Porcelain Factory (Danish: Den K...
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Danish Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Walnut

A.Courbier 1943 french bronze bull signed on the base.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible A.COURBIER Art Deco france bronze signed on the base with founder stamped bull.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) Untitled circa late 1940s. The brooch depicts a horn with twisted texture wrapped with articulated chains. No signature found. Provenance: From a former Collection of a Line Vautrin jewelry...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Willy Wuilleumier, Sculptures 'Les Joueurs De Rugby', G.A.M. France, 1940
By Studio Gam, Willy Wuilleumier
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco Pair of sculptures 'les joueurs de rugby' Willy Wuilleumier (1898-1983) Executed by G.A.M. France, circa 1940 Équipe de France. Signed on the base. Handpainte...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

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
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Ceramic

Extraordinary Hand-Carved from Knot of a Tree, Folk Art Sculpture "Gorilla"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual hand-carved from knot of a tree, Folk Art sculpture depicting a gorilla face, head, amazing life-like image, extremely well executed.
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Unknown Black Forest Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Wood

Impressive Busts of Four Roman Emperors - Patinated and Gilded Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
We present to you a unique set of four Roman emperor busts, made of patinated and gilded bronze. Each bust measures 85 cm in height, offering an imposing and majestic presence. Made ...
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Bronze

Wrought Iron Sculptures Of Life Size Flamingos
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought Iron Sculptures Of Life Size Flamingos DECORATIVE SCULPTURES FROM THE 1950s IN THE SHAPE OF 2 FLAMINGOS. HOT WORKED WROUGHT IRON AND GIANT SHELL BODY. THE EYES ARE IN TRANSLU...
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Iron

Large Elephant by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large Elephant by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and expressive ceramic elephant designed by Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983) for the Swedish ceramics company...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Earthenware

Elephant Family by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elephant Family by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s Charming elephant family consisting of two larger and one smaller figure, designed by renowned Swedish artist Vi...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sculptures

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Earthenware

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