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Period: 1950s
Large Mid-Century Mermaid Wall Relief Sculpture Hand-Painted Polychrome Gilt
Large Mid-Century Mermaid Wall Relief Sculpture Hand-Painted Polychrome Gilt

Large Mid-Century Mermaid Wall Relief Sculpture Hand-Painted Polychrome Gilt

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptional and highly decorative large-scale wall relief depicting a mythological mermaid, executed in the 1940s to 1950s with remarkable artistic presence and craftsmanship. Thi...

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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950

Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden cabinet. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the productio...

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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950
Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of small, finely crafted decorative brass birds, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. Each bird features a stylized body covered in a design punctuated with colorful cabo...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...

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German Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3
Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3

Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Smallest elephant: height: 13 cm, width 13 cm and depth; 7 cm

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Indian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...

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African Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

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Japanese Showa Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Pen Holder Stand, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.

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Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950
Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950

Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Figurative sculpture in aged metal of a Roman warrior Gladiator 1950

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of starfish, seaweeds, oyster, shell. Nautical style.     

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Victorian Style, England
Antique Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Victorian Style, England

Antique Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Victorian Style, England

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 1950s weathered patina has given the fungi ornament the unique finish. Well made, this charming bright red capped fungi and white spots represents the amanita muscaria. This large ...

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French Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...

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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Hellenistic Greek Athlete Bust Sculpture after the Louvre Model, 20th Century
Hellenistic Greek Athlete Bust Sculpture after the Louvre Model, 20th Century

Hellenistic Greek Athlete Bust Sculpture after the Louvre Model, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Hellenistic Greek Athlete Bust Sculpture after the Louvre Model, 20th Century Decorative sculpture of a Greek athlete bust, inspired by Hellenistic models preserved in the Musée du L...

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Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Odense, DK

A powerful and expressive large-scale sculpture by Erik Höglund (1932-98), one of Sweden’s most influential postwar artists. Hand-carved from solid pinewood and boldly painted, this ...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio

Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Magnificent Pair of Brass Foraging Roosters, Italy, 1950s – Attributed to Gucci
Magnificent Pair of Brass Foraging Roosters, Italy, 1950s – Attributed to Gucci

Magnificent Pair of Brass Foraging Roosters, Italy, 1950s – Attributed to Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A beautifully detailed pair of mid-century brass roosters, captured in a lively foraging pose. Each sculpture is finely cast with an extraordinary level of craftsmanship: layered plu...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Monumental French Plaster Sculpture, 1950s — Organic Modernism
Monumental French Plaster Sculpture, 1950s — Organic Modernism

Monumental French Plaster Sculpture, 1950s — Organic Modernism

By François Stahly, René Collamarini, Émile Gilioli, Jean Arp

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Exceptional mid-century plaster sculpture, crafted in France in the 1950s. This striking biomorphic form displays intersecting curves, carved recesses, and a dynamic sense of movemen...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-century Ceramic Flamingo Figurine & Vase Set by Maddux & Leftons
Mid-century Ceramic Flamingo Figurine & Vase Set by Maddux & Leftons

Mid-century Ceramic Flamingo Figurine & Vase Set by Maddux & Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century set of 2 pink and green flamingo ceramic figurines and decorative vase. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos with their wings outstretched among lush ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s
Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s

Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and highly sculptural amber glass decanter designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk in the 1950s, exemplifying the designer’s iconic fusion of primitive expression and Scand...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Bronze Cat Figurine, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s Austrian Bosse Cat Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse cat figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays Bosse’s...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle Length: 57cm Height: 11cm Width: 28cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to export/import restricti...

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Australian Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant  1950s
Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant  1950s

Large Carved Teak Elephant Statues Together with a Smaller Elephant 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Lovely set of solid Teak wood Elephants .Remarkably large . all original even the Wooden tusks . Very nice carving . one slightly larger than the other . 1950s Hand carved .

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Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Oscar Troneck Abstract Sculpture, France, c. 1950's, Signed 'Troneck'
Oscar Troneck Abstract Sculpture, France, c. 1950's, Signed 'Troneck'

Oscar Troneck Abstract Sculpture, France, c. 1950's, Signed 'Troneck'

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oscar Troneck abstract sculpture, France, c. 1950's, signed: 'Troneck' Wood, Signed twice.

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Wien, Au

Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked) (The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting) Original condition.

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3.2 inches.

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French Rustic Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s French Terracotta Abstract Sculpture with Marble Base
1950s French Terracotta Abstract Sculpture with Marble Base

1950s French Terracotta Abstract Sculpture with Marble Base

By André Bloc, Jean Arp, Henri Laurens

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This terracotta sculpture from the 1950s originates from a workshop in the south of France. Despite a few minor imperfections, it perfectly embodies the artistic spirit of that era. ...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells. Nautical style. Measure: 9.3" diameter.     

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.

Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Palermo, IT

Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure
Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure

Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

Hand-Carved African Leopard Sculpture on Tree Trunk, Tribal Folk Art Figure A striking hand-carved African leopard sculpture, expertly crafted from a single piece of wood and depicte...

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Folk Art Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Bentwood, Harewood

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette
Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

Erwin Hauer Design No. 7 Maquette

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Walter Bosse Salt Pepper Donkey Set, Black Brass Teak Wood, Hertha Baller, 1950
Walter Bosse Salt Pepper Donkey Set, Black Brass Teak Wood, Hertha Baller, 1950

Walter Bosse Salt Pepper Donkey Set, Black Brass Teak Wood, Hertha Baller, 1950

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A salt and pepper shaker donkey set designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury in 1950s. The donkey is made of blackened brass. The shakers are made of teak wood. This charming piece is an eyecatcher for every kitchen or dining table. About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his modernist bronze animal figurines...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959
Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959

Lagardo Tackett Happy White Ceramic Egg Head Stash Jar Condom Holder 1959

By Schmid International, Lagardo Tackett

Located in Troy, MI

Rare 8.5 inch 1959 Lagardo Tackett Happy Ceramic Egghead Stash Jar Sculpture Ceramic egghead vessel designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid International circa 1959 Rare smaller size...

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray Set Austria, 1950s

Located in Delft, NL

A midcentury brass stackable hedgehog set of six ashtrays. A design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass. In very good condit...

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Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue
Mid-century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue

Mid-century Open Wing Pink Flamingo Ceramic Tabletop Statue

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic Mother and child tabletop pottery statue. The statue features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo standing on a grassy field. It comes in a gloss ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950
Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Candle Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Candle Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Candle Holder, Baller Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s Austrian Bosse Cat Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse cat figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays Bosse’s...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse
Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse

Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An extraordinary Italian Tang-style horse, arguably the most striking example I’ve had the pleasure to own. Monumental in scale and presence, it’s finished in a richly colored majoli...

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Italian Tang Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy
Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Ronzan “Stile” Jaguar Ceramic, 1950, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

Ronzan “stile” Jaguar ceramic, 1950, Italy.

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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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