Early 20th Century Sculptures

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and alabaster base with light. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco ...

An early 20th century bronze Buddha.

A fabulous early 20th Century cold painted bronze figure of a female Art Deco beauty in a running pose holding a large harvest of grapes under her arm, with fine colour and excellent...

Large Orientalist bronze group by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 28cm, width 18cm, depth 27cm This exceptional bronze group is by Be...

Bronze bust of Octave Lelièvre art nouveau period, representing a woman in a hat wrapped in her coat height 18cm. Additional information: Material: bronze.

An endearing early 20th Century Spanish patinated gilt bronze study of a young girl sitting upon a stool whilst putting on her shoe. The surface of the bronze with excellent rich ...

Animal Hunting motif-set of three gilt-framed plaster reliefs depicting wild boar, deer, and hare still life’s in white paster relief in burnt si...

Terracotta woman bust signed Goldscheider, Austria, circa 1900. Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897).

Antique bronze bust of a smiling child by Jean Antoine Injalbert. Foundry mark Siot Decauville Paris, Numbered. France 1900. Bronze, patinated. Belgian red marble base. Jean Anto...

Composition maquette for a fountain. Putti/angel riding a mythical sea creature. This maquette was used to model the bronze castings for a fountain.

Rare Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Lying cat. Model number 2236. Early 20th century. Measures: 18 x 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2n...

Austrian Orientalist figurative lamp in cold painted bronze Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 30cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm This charming bro...

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Togatta Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the ...

Gaston HAUCHECORNE (1880-1945) : "Tête de sage chinois à la barbe" / " head of an old wise chinese" Epreuve originale en terre cuite/ Original terracota artist proof Signée "G....

Unique, antique, stunning and all handcrafted 6 light chandelier. Some chances you only get once in your lifetime and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this marvelous Arts and Crafts era pendant. The six hand carved arms are like stems of flowers growing out of the base of this chandelier and the perfect (both design and condition-wise) alabaster shades are like stylized blooming flowers. Just like the six mint arms, the monumental and mint circular 'base' too is all hand-crafted and hand carved out of soilid oak and with a stunning row of large oak beads between the top and bottom section. Together with the equally unique and also handcrafted, original 'rope-chains' they are just some of the elements that make this antique extraordinary and truly a joy to own and to look at. However, to us, it is the remarkable and mint condition, hand carved owl sculpture in the middle of this chandelier that takes it to the next level. This beautiful and meaningful bird is the international symbol for wisdom and learning and in this case it is sitting perfectly upright with its 'river pearl eyes' always alert and present. If your vocation has anything to do with gaining or spreading knowledge and if you understand and appreciate the symbolic meaning of this owl chandelier...

Bronze of vienna XIXth Turkey (signed) of dimension height 10 cm for a width of 9 cm and a depth of 7 cm. Additional information: Material: Bronze

A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...

Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes. Signed. Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood. Meiji period 1852-1...

An Art Deco statuary marble figure of Cleopatra. The half-lifesize standing figure posed with her right foot raised and looking to dexta, in front of a recumbent sphinx raised on a stepped entablature. On a Siena marble pedestal carved with panelled front. Italian, Early 20th century. Intertwining history and legend, the story of Cleopatra (68-30 B.C.) has inspired artists for centuries. The present depiction dates to a period of Egyptomania inspired by Howard Carter...

British colonial antique Anglo Indian elephant head wall plaques crafted in carved ebony with bone eyes and tusks and presented on mahogany b...

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver and enamel bronze figure of a dancer holding a garland of flowers in her arms, raised on a circular stepped onyx and marble...

Bronze Art Deco gilt patina young girl with a faun by Henry Fugère on cherry marble base. the patina of the bronze is to be resumed. DPA. Additional information: Material: Bronze Ar...

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...

Victor PETER (1840-1918) "Le Lion et le rat" / "The lion and the rat" Epreuve en bronze à patine verte / Dark green patinated bronze sculptu...

Stamping seal in open bronze early XXth dimension height 8 cm by 3 cm. Additional information: Material: bronze.

Surrealist carved wood statue sculpture depicting a standing woman in contrapposto pose, first half twentieth century, apparently unsigned. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: S...

A pair of English cast stone reclining lions statues from the early 20th century, on rectangular bases. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this ...

19th Century Cast iron door stop We share what we love, and we love this charming Victorian cast iron door stop form, in the shape of a little gir...

Empty snail pocket in spelter by Théodore Hingre red marble base, height 28 cm for a width of 22 cm and a depth of 13 cm. Period early twentieth. note ...

Pair of silver-plated bronze figures in the form of dancing bacchantes with vine leaves in their hair. The female dancer holds a staff, the male dancer a tambourine. Stamped at the f...

An English iron sculpture from the early 20th century depicting an eagle perched on a rock, with dark brown patina. Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the tr...

Antique French spelter statue of Maiden by Rullony was created during the early years of the Art Deco Period, with the beautiful subject in a cl...

This antique table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Hollywood Regency style. The lamp features an ornately ca...

This striking monumental bronze tiger was produced in Vienna around the turn of the twentieth century in the popular cold-painted bronze technique. Whereas most examples of this them...

French cast stone statue of Apollo A large reconstituted stone Statue of Apollo the hunter with bow and arrow, and of course his faithful dog. T...

Clement Massier French Majolica figure which features a prowling tiger. Colouration: orange, brown, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Clement Massier pottery.

Sculpture from the first half of the 20th century in patinated metal that represents an athlete with a trophy in the form of a laurel wreath, with a marble base.

Early 20th-century English theatre spotlight lenses in graduated sizes (sizes vary) mounted on bespoke steel frames. A dramatic yet whimsical way of brin...

Goldscheider porcelain eagle on rock 1900-1920 signed Goldscheider stamped fache little chi at the base.

Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Saint Bernhard puppy. Model number 1926. Early 20th century. Measures: 12 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2nd factory qual...

Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman Austrian, circa 1905 Largest piece height 7cm, diameter 3cm Smallest piece height 3.5cm,...

Equestrian silvered bronze table push bell. Man riding a horse, or as soon in several british drawings, it can be a fox hunting scene. Classy way to signal ...

Porcelain figurine of a dog Barnardine Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl The mark used in the years 1915-1947. Model number # 1926 Very good condition, no damage. Mea...

An English carved wooden fragment table lamp from the early 20th century, depicting a vessel overflowing with fruits and mounted on lucite base. Created in England during the first d...

Spectacular pair of large antique quality orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures depicting two males in traditional moorish robes and headdress with artfully ...

American Art Deco Nude Kneeling Woman Carved Slate Sculpture ca. 1920 DETAILS Mounted on original marble base. Apparently unsigned. DIMENSIONS Hei...

A superior antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint Lightweight and hand-carved - large impressionistic shape and form Circa early 20th century Measur...

Scultura in bronzo di Viking at Stern di Carl-Johan Dyfvermans - Antiques - Anno: (1844-1892) per AB For. Konstgjuteriarna, Stoccolma, inizio XX Secolo Materiale: Bronzo pieno ...

Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man with child. Early 20th century. Distinct and skillfully hand-carved art deco wood sculpture...

Unusual Japanese Samurai Plaster Figures, hand made and hand-painted, from the late 19th to early 20th century.  

Bronze statue of young goatherder by Oscar Gladenbeck. Circa 1900. Signed "Oscar Gladenbeck Friedrichshagen".

Sculpture in ceramics signed Franz Sautner "Children at the fountain", Schauer & Co. Jugendstil, Art Nouveau. Austria, 1920s Origin: Austria Period: 1920s Author: Franz ...

A charming early 20th Century Spanish bronze study depicting a young girl trying to escape from her high chair, exhibiting excellent rich brown and gilt patina and fine detail. Signe...

Beautiful bronze sculpture of dancing woman standing on green, white and black marble by Belgian born French sculptor Claire Jeanne R...

A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst of a graceful movement, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Veronica – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

Decorate a kitchen counter or a patio with this antique pig sculpture. Carved of concrete in France circa 1920, the sculpture features a cheerful sow stand...

Superb Art Nouveau sculpture from France, circa 1900 showing a swordsman holding up his saber. Made in a very detailed manner this great tin cast sculpture shows an unknown lateral s...

Beautiful pair of green onyx bookends with Egyptian sphinx sculptures. These practical size, highly stylish and all handcrafted onyx marble bookends...