Early 20th Century Sculptures
Period: Early 20th Century
Color: Brown
Large and Unusual Chinese Bamboo and Wood Eagle Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large and unusual Chinese bamboo and wood eagle sculpture
Chinese, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 64cm, width 116cm, depth 57cm
This large C...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Wonderful Terracotta Statue Group of Three Children at Play Signed F. Cian
By Fernando Ciancianaini
Located in Roslyn, NY
Italian sculpture, Fernando Cian (Ciancianaini 1889-1954) signed terracotta statue of three children at play. One is holding a tambourine, the others each have a cookie. The faces ar...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Karen Buddha
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Karen Buddha atop red pedestal with Buddhist scripture in Burmese characters. From Burma c. 1900.
BH440a
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Big Sculpted Wood Monkey, Beginning 20th Century European Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big sculpted wood monkey. Beginning 20th century European work.
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Hammer Cane
Located in New York, NY
Unique antique bronze Shoemaker's cane with hammer handle. The hammer, in the shape of a goat's head, detaches from the body of the hard wood cane for use. Inscribed "Made in Germany".
Category
German Early 20th Century Sculptures
Burmese Standing Buddha, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A robed Burmese Buddha standing on lotus leaf. Carved from one solid piece of teak wood. Almost 100 years old, with a serene and calming presence.
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Hagenauer Werkstätte Reclining Nude Sculpture
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco sculpture bei Franz Hagenauer ( Austrian, 1906-1986 ), circa 1928-1929. Made by Hagenauer Werkstätte, Wien. In wood, mounted on cooper metal band.
Measures: Width 27.36 in ...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Marble Caesar Medallion, circa 1900
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Turn-of-the-century, hand-carved, marble relief medallion of Augustus Caesar in a gilt-wood, period frame.
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Ceramic ski figure by Le Jan, France
By Le Jan
Located in London, GB
A fine ceramic Art Deco sculpture of skier holding his skis, in period dress, the whole on a square base in white craquelure glaze.
With a mould...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Mahogany Sculpture, in manner of Hagenauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This African warrior, slender and attenuated, is a large and rare example of the stylized work of Karl Hagenauer and his contemporaries in Austria. It is beautifully executed in maho...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Ivory Coast Figures", Important Art Deco Sculptures for Eugène Printz Interior
By Jean Camus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Representing the fascination that so many French and Belgian sculptors had in the people of the colonies established by their nations in West and Central Africa, culminating in the e...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Folk Art Cork Collection
Located in Seattle, WA
Folk Art Cork Manufacturer's Display piece with samples of all sizes and shapes of cork available for sale. Corks are arranged in geometric shapes and mounted on a velvet-covered bo...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Cork, Velvet, Wood
Cold Painted Austrian Bronze of Semi Nude Dancer on a Marble Base, Signed Fitz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cold painted Austrian bronze of semi nude dancer on a marble base.
Signed Fitz, made in Austria.
Austria, circa 1910.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height: 8"
Fo...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Cast Iron Standing Sculpture of Roman Lady with Torch
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An amazing vintage Italian cast iron sculpture of a Roman lady holding up a torch. There are a total of four holes in the base (one completely cut-out) for use should the sculpture b...
Category
Italian Baroque Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Austrian Secessionist Terracotta Figure Signed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful Austrian Secessionist glazed terra cotta figure, which is monogrammed on the base and incised Wien for Vienna. Very much in the style of the Wiener Werkstatte or Susi Sin...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Column with Effigy of Kubla Khan with Polychrome Decoration, Dated 1928
Located in Milford, NH
Column with effigy of Kubhla Khan on top of turnstile from Pioneer Point Farm, the John J. Raskob Estate. This column originally supported directionals as seen in the photograph from...
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Carved Lintel
Located in New York, NY
A nicely carved and mounted Burmese door lintel, c. 1900.
BH414a
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Oringinal Wood Carved Relief of a Man Fishing
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful vintage relief image of man fishing while sleeping against a tree. Hand carved early 20th century.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
Located in New York, NY
English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe (early 20th cent.)
Category
British Edwardian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bronze Box with a Map of Gronland ‘Greenland’ on the Lid
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze box with a map of Greenland (Cronland in Danish) incised into the top of the box lid, with a cerused oak interior on solid metal feet. Incised on the underside with makers m...
Category
Danish Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Statue by Franz Zelezny
By Franz Zelezny
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved statue of an elderly man, 'Der Frierende.'
Category
German Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Copper and Wood American Folk Art Boxer Whilrligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Spectacular American Folk Art whirligig found in Rockford, IL. Wonderful dry surface paint on boxers. Great working condition.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Angel Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian carved wood angel candlestick with gilt and painted finish.
Measurements:
Height: 10.5?
Width: 6?
Depth: 6?
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare 20th Century Wood Carving of Child in Excellent Conditioned, Natural Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare wood carving of child holding a book.
Category
Unknown Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Handcrafted Wooden Dogon Ladder, Mali, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A classic Dogon ladder made of dark wood and mounted on a sturdy metal stand.
The Dogon people live in southeastern Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite being surrounded by Muslims, th...
Category
Malian Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ernst Wahliss Amphora Art Nouveau Blue Figural Tray with Maiden & Bird 1905
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this gorgeous Ernst Wahliss, Art Nouveau, hand-painted, porcelain figural tray. This tray features a golden maiden holding a little bird on a iridized blue painted tray with...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sandstone Sculptures
Located in London, GB
There is something both ancient and modern about this pair of sandstone sculpture. The grimacing faces that leer from the rock could be fractured elements of an archaic column, or Ro...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Cigar Cutter in the Shape of a Pitcher Pump, Brass, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A striking and functioning cigar cutter in solid brass with a base of varnished oak. Nicely patinated. Cut cigar pieces are dispensed into the base where they easily can be removed. ...
Category
European Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hester Mabel White Art Deco Bronze Oriental Children Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair Art Deco cold painted bronze bookends mounted with Oriental Children figures by renowned sculptor Hester Mabel White (British, 1870-1948) and dating from around 1920. This iconic pair of bookends portrays two children in Oriental dress who clearly should be studying, both with books. One portrays a young girl seated and studiously reading her book while a young boy stands leaning on the upstand of the bookend and peers over watching...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Ceramic Bust of a Maiden
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau ceramic portrait bust of a maiden, depicted with long flowing hair and floral wreath, stylized socle base with relief flowers. Measures: 1...
Category
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Red Marble and Brass Bookends with Deer and Doe, Early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Red marble and brass bookends with deer and doe, early 1900s.
Pair of bookends in red marble and brass. The basic structure is in the shape of an "L", with rounded corners o...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment. Perfectly aged original old rich surface color patina. ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bamboo Teapot with Arched Handle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Antique Green Chinese Stone Cast Lions Sculptures Garden Ornaments
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful pair of green stone cast lions has been crafted in China around 1900.
The stone cast makes them suitable for out-and indoors.
Measurements ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Rare Scale in Wood and Brass from Early 1900
Located in MIlano, IT
Rare huge scale in wood and solid brass from early 1900
Unique scale for object weighting from the beginning of last century.
The structure is completely removable and disassembled,...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Paper Mâché Mannequin
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mannequin between the 1930s and 1940s, is not in good condition, the head has something like a broken one, it does not stand straight.
Category
Mexican Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine, "The Mendicant"
Located in Ferndale, MI
High glazed, finely modeled bone china with exquisite colors. One of designer, Leslie Harradine finest Royal Doulton firgurines, "The Mendicant" (1929...
Category
English Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Italian Terracotta Classical Bust on a Wood Base
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian terracotta classical bust on a wood base.
Italian patinated terra cotta bust or sculpture of a classical Roman on a wood base, circa 1920, possibly a Grand Tour piece...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Folk Art Blue Whale and Calf
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique whale carving, two blue whales carved in a beautiful piece of burl walnut, signed J Lashells 683, no date just a number. A well carved piece of F...
Category
American Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Art Deco Austrian Sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Deco patinated and polychromed bronze sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zack of a Native American Indian with a feather headdress riding a top a running horse. The sc...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Polychromed Italian Solomonic Columns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
With a pale green ground with climbing grape vines. Centred upon bases of fruit and foliage .The column pretty much the same appearance all around, circa 1920s.
Measurements of l...
Category
Baroque Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Important Pair of Constructivist Table Lamps in the Style of Alexandre Rodchenko
By Alexandre Rodtchenko
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of handmade Mid-Century wood table lamps with sculptural bases utilizing constructivist and cubist principles. Each lamp is different and complimentary to each other both r...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large standing Crane Birds
Located in Westport, CT
Pr Hand Carved Large Crane's,with Brass beaks on bronze support wooden base
Category
Unknown Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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