Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color: Brown
Henri Bargas : "Polar bear, original terracota, unique piece C.1930
By Henri Bargas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henri BARGAS (XXth C., France) : "Polar bear"
Original patinated terracota
Signed : "H. BARGAS"
France, Art Déco period circa 1930
Dimensions
Height = 9.5 cm
Width = 19 cm
Dept...
Category
French Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Grande Medusa in Marmo Bianco Carrara
Located in Rome, IT
Grande Medusa in marmo bianco carrara,inizio o meta xx secolo, ingialliture su alcune parti, tenuta all'esterno, H. 80 cm
Large Medusa in white Carrara m...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior.
This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved wooden Bambara Mali figure.
Category
African Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Dutch Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sculpture Designed by Ann-Maria Osipow, Finland, 1960’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall-hung ceramic. Signed by the artist.
Measures: H: 31 cm/ 12"
W: 31 cm/ 12"
D: 29 cm/ 11 1/2".
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'
Located in Leuven , BE
Mounted on an oak square base with wheels, feathers in good condition, vintage colors and for the species recognizable bald feathers on intact wings.
Category
Australian Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
Full Size Wooden Carousel Goat
By Daniel Charles Muller
Located in Nantwich, GB
Full size wooden carousel goat with Punchinello carved on the back of the saddle. Punch was one of the turn-of-the -century’s most popular characters kno...
Category
Edwardian Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden carousel camel with monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection for mor...
Category
Unknown American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Iron Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking mid-20th century Brutalist iron sculpture constructed with four large triangle shapes reminiscent of sail boats in a harbor, welded to a rect...
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Walter Bosse Donkey Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian Mid-Century shaker set, displaying a donkey. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of metal and wood. In go...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Figural Store Display Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern gold toned figural store display model.
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Monumental Brutalist Owl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist owl sculpture, handmade, copper and brass, modernist, signed Italy.
Category
Italian Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modernist Vase Sculpture Peter Müller for Sgrafo Modern, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op art element vase with abstract floral illustrations
Origin:
Germany
Produder:
Sgrafo Modern
Design:
Peter Müler
Material:
Pottery stoneware
Age:
1970s
Original 1970s sculptural op art object designed by Peter Müller...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture Five Birds on Branch by Sabino, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture five birds on branch by Sabino.
Patinated art metal, silver and black patina.
Paris, France 1930.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Capodimonte Pharaoh Tutankhamon in Porcelain
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great sculpture representing Pharaoh TutanKhamon in Capodimonte Italia porcelain decorated and designed by Mario Pegorami is one of the most important artists representing the ancien...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Gaetano Pompa Mid-Century Cast and Gilt Bronze, Winged Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and fantastic example of Italian mid-century Art by Gaetano Pompa (Italy, 1933-1998). Signed and dated Roma 1966 on the back of one wing. Hollow cast with gilt finish an...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s.
Pine with teak base.
Dimensions:
H: 28 cm/ 11"
D: 7 cm/ 2 3/4"
Johnny Mattsson was one of Sweden’s leading wood artists in t...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence.
This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Dachshund Dog Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Dachshund dog is made of chamotte stoneware with geometric decoration in blue and white semi-matte glaze. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) in 1955 as part of the ”Lilla zo...
Category
Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hanns-Peter Krafft Wool Sheep Sculpture for Meier - circa 1970s
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The Hanns-Peter Krafft Wool Sheep Sculpture, an early edition with plenty of vintage charm, was crafted for the German Company Meier. Handmade, this sculpture showcases unique charac...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Wood
Beautiful Stone Head on Stand from Bangkok
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Thai carved stone head of Buddha on stand.
Category
Thai Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...
Category
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Superb Italian Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb Italian Greyhound dog sculpture, made in terracotta, circa 1950.
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
French Art Deco Panther, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
French art deco sculpture from the 1930s in patinated Zamak.
The base is made of two types of marble.
The sculpture is unsigned. Maker unknown.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
4 Seasons Glass Statuettes by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The 4 Seasons glass Statuettes were created by R.Lalique in white glass .
These examples have a brown patina and are in excellent condition.
The are all signed Lalique and or R.L...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART
Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base.
A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
Category
Malian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Art Déco Porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman" KPM Berlin, Germany 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco porcelain mask "Portrait of a young woman". KPM Berlin, Germany 1930.
Design: Hermann Hubatsch (1878-1940)
H.Hubatsch was a German sculptor and ceramist. Gold medal world...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Regal Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange and golden yellow honey color Italian art glass standing kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with worn partial red "Made In Italy - Murano" label underneath. Very nicely sculptured face, body and tail, giving it great character. Elegant regal pose, and realistic design, which you do not usually see. One of the largest Seguso cats...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture
By Joe Brown
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Striking figurative nude sculpture by Joe Brown. A bit of an anomaly, Brown served as professor of sculpture and boxing coach at Princeton. Usually known for his sports sculptures, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vintage China Renaissance Men, made in Japan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Japan-made Renaissance style porcelaine figurines. Made between 1930-1950.
Hand-painted.
Each figurine is 10.5" tall and has no cracks, chips or any other damages.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Zahava Odes-Stern Kinetic Iron Two Dancers Sculpture Israeli ca. 1972
By Alexander Stern
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
You are buying an original handmade, one-off signed sculpture by Israeli artist Zahava Odes-Stern(1916-2004, born Lithuania), ca. 1972. This sculpture was purchased in Israel in 1972...
Category
Israeli Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal.
A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
Category
Nepalese Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of Vintage "Inseparable Couple" Sculptures (Loro Blonyo), Java, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century pair of hand carved and hand painted wedding figures from Java, Indonesia. These are known as Loro Blonyo, the "inseparable couple." They were placed in the livi...
Category
Indonesian Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Midcentury Sculptured Bust
Located in Tarleton, GB
Hand crafted this is an original and unique sculptured piece.
The bust is finished in solid fired clay, porcelain and varnished glaze. Incredibly heavy a real statement item for any room. Bust is in the style of the Victorian death mask and depicts a male face. Now distressed with worn varnish and small amounts of superficial damage.
A one of one piece dated circa 1960 from an unnamed cornish artist...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with Stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "Iller" Stonewear Weasel with stand for Rörstrand Sweden 1960's
A beautiful vintage weasel in stoneware by Gunnar Nylund for Ro¨rstrand, Sweden, circa 1960 in perfec...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Vintage Selection of Seven Animals, 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern wood vintage seven ( 7 ) animal figures from teak wood, 1960s Denmark.
An amazing collection of different types of animals.
This lovely animals show
Two birds wi...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful yellow ceramic bird by Aldo londi for Rosenthal Netter. Marked on underside and has label attached.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical massive pottery terracotta sculpture from 1962, signed Selbmann Roma, Italy.
The piece just conveys joy and happiness. Muted colors. The piece has an old repai...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
1967 Ronald Dee Sullivan Industrial Sculpture
Located in Sacramento, CA
1967 Industrial sculpture by California artist Ronald Dee Sullivan. The sculpture consists of a wooden head with metal details, mounted on an indu...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Articulated Toy in Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
A real vintage classic - the elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Early example from the second half of the 20th century.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Iron
T.Mire : "Futuristic architecture", original sculpture x/8 ex., C.1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
T. Mire (XXth c.) : Futuristic architecture
Original sculpture made of patinated plaster , wood and black formica base showing a futuristic architecture probably made in the 60's
...
Category
French Futurist Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Formica, Plaster, Wood
Odile Noll. Ebony pine tray. Ebony. 1960
By Odile Noll
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
ODILE NOLL (1921-2014)
Pin tray
Circa 1960
Signed "ONoll"
Gabonese ebony
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern French Multicolored Geometric Marble Table Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French mid-century modern multicolored geometric marble table sculpture. A wonderful blend of stillness and motion, the differently shaped block...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Ethiopian Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anthony Redmile & Gabriella Binazzi Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Tony Redmile (Bristish, born 1940) & Gabriella Binazzi (Italian, XX-XX) Mid-Century Modern composite lacquered sculpture depicting an ostrich raised on a square base. 18.5" H x 13" W...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large French Brutalist sculpture in chamotte clay ceramic vintage 1960's
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French Brutalist sculpture in chamotte clay. Unidentified artist. Very fine vintage condition, please note damage to one end of the sculpture (photos).
Category
French Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Porcelain Eagle Perfume Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain eagle perfume light circa 1930s.
A great looking perfume lamp in the shape of an eagle bird.
A perfume lamp of a porcelain eagle sculpture with glass eyes.
This animal st...
Category
German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Green Onyx Marble Sculpture Depicting the White Rhino Italy 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Onyx marble sculpture depicting the white rhino Italy 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Walnut Abstract Cubist Sculpture, France, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1960's French cubist abstract sculpture with interlocking solid walnut wooden beams. This Mid-Century sculpture can be place on any side and the beams can be slightly adjusted,...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses bust", wood sculpture C.
By Max Meder
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses busts"
Massive brown straight carved patinated wood sculpture (probably Teck wood, if not an exotic wood) showing a st...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Glazed Ceramic Bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica
By Santa Monica
Located in Houston, TX
Italian glazed ceramic bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica.
Italian ceramic bust of a Classical Roman with unusual iridescent glaze, marked Santa M...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Gypsum Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s tree statue , Vintage artist school work .
Small Man H: 24 W:6 D:5,5
WOMEN H: 22.5 W:6 D:6
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Birds/Pheasants by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass birds / pheasants by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a orange / clear Sommerso style glass with gold speckles. The larger bird measures 14.5" high x 11" d...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Monumental Horse Sculpture Equestrian Decor 1960s Lifelike Expressionist Art
By Charles Marion Russell
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT
HORSE HEAD
PLASTER SCULPTURE!
BOLD! BOLD! BOLD!
SUPERB DETAILS!
In the Manner of Charles Marion Russell
(DIMENSIONS: Approx. 13" x 5" x 16" )
CIRCA 1960s
This m...
Category
American Expressionist Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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