20th Century Sculptures

Unique, Extraordinary Handmade Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) Modern Neoclassical floor lamps, standing lamps or sculptures in hand-forged iron in the style of Alberto and Diego ...

American Mid-20th Cent Modern abstract sculpture of a brass form on a cube form onyx base. (signed)

This mid-century style snail sculpture by Camilli Sergio is crafted from semi-transparent fiberglass, embodying the design principles of the era with its organic form and warm amber ...

Monumental abstract sculpture in stainless steel by Margot Zanstra (Dutch, 1919–2010) stands on a brushed stainless steel base. This sculpture most likely is a model for an outdoor s...

Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, green with a beautiful amber glass vase underneath. In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces in Ve...

Elegant breathtaking ceramic peacock. Measures: Height 40 cm. Width 65 cm. Depth 35 cm. Weight 14 kg.

César Manrique (1919-1992) (model of) ceramique, circa 1960-1970. These are small official prints made after Cesar Manrique. It's not a unique piece mad...

This striking Yipwon sculpture is a powerful testament to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Alamblak people from Papua New Guinea. The figure's strong, masculine head bala...

Toikka birds are handmade in Finland (Nuutajarvi) in a glass village that is over two hundred years old. Each piece is handmade, there are variations such...

Murano Calcedonia glass sculpture, signed Dino Rosin. Titled: "Aphrodite", circa 1950s

Large roaring polar bear figurine/sculpture in porcelain. Designed in 1901 by Carl Frederik Liisberg for Royal Copenhagen. This example dates to t...

Incredible Murano attributed to Dino Martens glass cock white, green and gold circa 1950, perfect conditions.

Rare piece from Los Castillo, they are all artisan jewelers but their creative nature alludes to this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker u...

Optical Glass Disc Sculpture by May Hilde Ruth Bauermeister, USA, circa 1960's. Glass disc on metal stand with a variety of scaled lenses, both convex ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, dark pink, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels be...

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 your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Pair of Obelisks crafted in the Mid-Century with copper and brass. As a symbol of power for thousands of years these obelisks do not disappoint. Having an intriguing mixture of textu...

Abstract aerodynamic cast bronze sculpture is in take-off perched on a tower shaped granite rock, as a bird that must generate enough airflow across the s...

Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder ...

Bill Mack Harmony Mid Century Signed Bonded Bronze This bonded bronze piece measures: 72.5 wide x 6 deep x 39.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition. Some...

Incredible Murano glass with gold elephant attributed to BARBINI circa 1950.

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog av...

In the early 1970s, an artist crafted this elegant Mid-Century Modern wooden abstract sculpture. This finely carved stylized free-form sculpture, made of bleached wood, features a ve...

A Mauro Manetti 1960s 'Duck' shaped ice bucket, from Italy. c1960s, Italy. In good vintage condition retaining it's original liner, but there is evidence of wear commensurate...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sparrow Figurines by Bärbel Bach for Lübecker Spatzen, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. ...

Unique lacquered wood slab roman numeral clock. This beautiful piece of wood features a rich vibrant grain pattern, roman numeral lettering and orn...

A wonderful vintage whimsical art glass dachshund dog sculpture by Archimede Seguso for Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vi...

Prestini sculpture, this is one of the biggest I-beam examples. Can be shown with or without artist designed pedestal base, shown, image 7. Signed [PRESTINI 191].

Mid-Century Wooden Flamingo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Styles: Mid-Cen...

A early Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating wood toy elephant. signed with early Denmark signature on foot. Appears to have a slender chipped area on th...

American Modern Ceramic Silver Glazed Reclining Man, Jaru.

Mid-Century Modern abstract patinated brass composite sculpture on black wooden swivel base, 1970s. O-639-335

Incredible Murano glass Venini signature gray pigeon circa 1950.

Possibly one of a kind. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H5 Dimensions. 4” W ; 5” D ; 5.75” H

A life-size sculpture of a stag from the mid 20th century with antlers and natural patina. Hand-carved during the Midcentury period, this sculpture charms us with its life-size depic...

Exceptional pair of Italian white ceramic sculptures, luxury model and extremely rare with its paint finish and accessories. This ceramics representing an Aboriginal with their jewel...

Hand blown sculptural bowl in the form of a tropical conch shell with sea crab applied in clear glass merging into tones of green, brown and deep red with gold inclusions, by to Alfr...

A mid-century life size artist's articulated mannequin or model, made of solid wood. A metal rod attaches to the back of the figure and the black base. May be posed in a variety of s...

Large table top wire horse sculpture. 1960s. Artist is unknown to us, but this is very well done and quite striking piece.

Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, de...

Classic Whimsical Mid Century Modern Pair Curtis Jere Wire Lions, Mother & Child? Husband & Wife ? Brother & Sister..Really great decorative art / sculptur...

Italian sculpture in wood portraying a black panther. The head can be rotated in different positions. Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use.

Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germ...

1938 - Mr. Vallien originally from Sweden had brief employment with a small Los Angeles ceramic factory in the 1960's. While there his talents were recognized and valued, and Soon a...

Made in Portugal Made of Plaster Measure: Height 20cm Original condition.    

Stoneware slab / decorative plate with of an attractive palette of brown, green and navy with a mottled pattern throughout. Attached fragments in ochre and mustard adorn the sides. ...

Abstract Cross Art Savior of Auschwitz Salvador de Auschwitz sculpture Mathias Goeritz Mexico Bronze sculpture  Signed. No COA present. 24.25 ...

This beautiful animal sculpture, depicting a galloping horse crafted from Murano glass in vibrant green and yellow hues, was made in the late 20th century. It bears the artist's sign...

Made in Italy, 1940s This sculpture is made in nickel-plated brass and features a lacquered beech pedestal. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consi...

A mid-century brass sculpture by Curtis Jeré circa 1978. Stunning organic form. Features a stylized flare of brass rods in a radiating abstract design mounted on a marble base. A fan...

Organic modern bronze sculpture by Cranbrook Academy of Art alumnus and highly regarded Michigan artist Glen Michaels circa 1970s Highly textured and intricate composition of patina...

A chic Mid-Century Modernist figurative sculpture in plated gold by Jaru of California. This example depicts a reclining man in repose. The artist's nod to Cubism is apparent here as...

An elegant, yet simple hand-carved statue of a woman with her arms wrapping above her head, executed in richly patinated oak.

Interesting stoneware decanter / sculpture composed of five adjoined gourd-shaped vessels in various sizes with two painted stoppers. Architectural in form, reminiscent of the "onion...

Mid-Century Modern life-size ceramic bust.

Signed Mid-Century Modern solid bronze ballerina dancer sculpture on an oval Lucite base. Dated 1975 and signed by the Artist. Simply a graceful table sculpture. O-634-335      

Sculpture of a parrot with a strawberry and a toucan with a banana created in wood and decorated with tropical colors. Signed by the noted artist Leroy Ortega on the bottom.