Painted Sculptures

Exceptional Viennese Ceramic Art from the 1930s: Two graceful dancers in long, deeply cut and high slit rose colored dresses with blue floral decorations, facing each other with thei...

Set of finest Meissen Porcelain Figures: 'HARLEKIN & COLUMBINE' Dancing couple depicting the figures of the Harlequin and the Columbine: Dancer balancing on her toes in an elaborate crinoline dress with a plunging neckline, her hair artfully pinned up with floral decorations, her outstretched arms pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner, the latter dressed in colourfully patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, He is dressed in colourful, patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, which he presses against his chest with his left hand, and a black cap that reaches down over his eyes like a mask, the batte on his hip, nestling against the dancer's side and burying his right arm around her hips in the ruffles of her dress and suggesting a kiss with his mouth open. The group is supported by a pedestal beneath the dancer's skirt and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century Year's sign 1977 Model nr. 73306 (D 287) / Former's nr. 123 'ESTRELLA' Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin while making a defensive gesture with her left hand - feigning horror at the stormy courtship of her gallant Eusebius. She is wearing a crinoline dress decorated with flowers and a bonnet. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Model nr. D 285 / Former's nr. 48 / Painter's nr. 15 'CHIARINA' Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, raising her right leg slightly forwards with her foot stretched downwards, leaning her head to the right and elegantly bringing both arms to her left side, flowers in her hands. She is wearing an elaborate crinoline dress with a flowered top and a bonnet, with a mask, fan and flowers scattered on the floor. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.43 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Modellnr. D 286 / Former's nr. 51 / Painter's nr. 12 'EUSEBIUS' Dancer in a wide lunge, his upper body turned to the right with his arm stretched backwards, holding his left hand to his heart and adoring his beloved Chiarina. He wears his hair parted in curls, his costume in the style of a dandy with chequered trousers, a tight-fitting blue tailcoat with a flower pinned to the lapel, top hat, mask and riding crop at his feet. The figure is supported by a rock and rests...

A very good quality late 19th century Austrian terracotta black boy seated on a bamboo chair, dressed in his best cloths. Impressed numbers to underside.

17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.

19th Century Antique Pair of Feng Xiang Style Hand Painted & Hand Carved Tang Dynasty Chinese Horses Feng Xiang Mounts from west of Shaanxi province are finely sculpted, mostly in ...

Rare and unusual Mid-Century Modern double cocktail tray table "Tempo Group" by Tony Paul, have never seen one of these in person, only in catalogu...

Abstract sculptural composition. Perforated and painted terracotta. Signature & 2012 Copyright on the bottom Dimensions: H 15.25”, W 9”, D 8” Alexander Ney (Russian/American, born...

Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower plant holder. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, inside or Outside. This is in good condition, Green and Blue color.

Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald uses his works as a means of resurrecting the idyllic worlds he once found in the Industrial surroundings of his youth. Raised in Grand Rapids, MI, he looks to the raw beauty and inherent potential of his manufacturing hometown as an endless source of creative inspiration. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature versions of soap box cars...

Portugal ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s.

A superb rare pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire Spaniel dogs with pups. These charming dogs have fine hand painted details, gilt accents, and the sweetest expression...

One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) . It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster. This late 18th century ceramic...

A pair of large, excellently crafted allegories - Day & Night in the form of two slender female figures celebrating femininity: The figure representing the Day dressed in fresh, spr...

Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: The girl in a white dress and with a blue bow in her long hair bends over the wicker doll's pram and places ...

19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base. Un...

Vintage Murray "Fire Chief" Flat Front Original Steel Pedal Car

Pair of 1980s Hand Painted Terracotta Quirky Couple - Hand Painted Glaze When you flip the woman figure, there’s another design of her “The Executive” D Manninrostoisdoih1 Mammone W...

Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced by Thun factory in Italy.

Lovingly designed group of animals: Sitting female pug with jingle collar, looking attentively to the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out. Designer: Johann Joachim...

This unique and interesting double-sided figurative sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in the period midcentury style. The sculpture is a cast metal relief...

Created in 2023 by Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this majestic lion sculpture is a powerful representation of African wildlife and craftsmanship. Sculpted by Teboho Ndlovu, the...

Austrian bronze Orientalist sculptural lamp Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth 7cm The impressive cold-painted bronze lamp is expressive of the taste that prevaile...

Pair of 18th century Italian gold candlesticks with agate coral and baroque pearls. The altar sticks originally came from a church in Tusc...

This handcrafted ceramic kudu ornament, made by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a stunning tribute to the graceful kudu antelope, an animal deeply admired in African culture. Tho...

Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has two frames that are hinged together. A mirror adorns the outside. When opened, the right panel has a primitive figure painting while the left has a metal plaque with the phrase "I Need a Boy Toy" stamped into it. When closed, the back panel is stamped with "Like I Need a Refrigerator" and signed. John Seubert I Need a Boy-Toy (Like I Need a Refrigerator) mixed media 12.50h x 8.50w x 1.50d in 31.75h x 21.59w x 3.81d cm JSE074 In the early Nineties, John Seubert was living in a former hotel in a high-rise building on St. James Place in Chicago. The apartment was tiny, as hotel rooms tend to be, and clad with paper-thin walls allowing sound to pass from one apartment to the other. At the time, John’s artwork consisted of pounding copper sheets into tables which was a noisy endeavor to say the least. Following several noise complaints from the neighbors, John had a dream that he was living in a ramshackle house but with plenty of room to work and no attached neighbors. The following day after lunching at the McDonalds in Lincoln Park, John wandered the neighborhood a came upon a shabby, falling-down old Victorian house. He located the real estate agent, put in an offer, and weeks later was pushing a shopping cart full of his belongings to his new home. This 144-year-old Painted Lady provided a blank canvas for this inimitable artist. For many years the house remained so empty that John was able to ride his Japanese fold up bike throughout the 1st floor. “Some people want to have sex...

Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Ceramics figurine The dancer wears a dance dress in red-brown tones cut low at the front and back with a wide, short ...

Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned hair wears only transparent stockings and high heels, as well as a headdress densel...

A charming Austrian cold painted bronze depicting three monkeys riding on the back of three running dogs in the manner of Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) and dating from ar...

Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome. The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...

Modernist abstract welded steel sculpture "Yellow White" by Robert Brock. Intricately designed, precision welded slender steel rods with cut steel sheets bent and painted. Rods pierc...

Cerberus Black painted stone Italy, 17th century Measures: 80 x 69 x 36cm (one head missing) Cerberus, cruel monster, fierce and strange, Through his wide threefold throat barks as a dog Over the multitude immers'd beneath. His eyes glare crimson, black his unctuous beard, His belly large, and claw'd the hands, with which He tears the spirits, flays them, and their limbs Piecemeal disparts (Dante, Inferno, Canto VI). Cerberus figure seated, in his role of ferocious guardian of the underworld; he shows a nervous musculature, an adherent skin which reveals the ribs, long and robust limbs; his heads are broad and the eyes set well apart. Painted in black to amplify his menacing look, the infernal guardian is depicted with his famous attributes, writhing his heads, growling and barking furiously. Cerberus, in Greek mythology, was the monstrous watchdog of the underworld – also known as the “hound of Hades” – preventing the dead from leaving, and making sure that those who entered never left. A child of Typhon and Echidna, he was part of a monstrous family, which included Orthus, the Lernaean Hydra, and the Chimaera as well. Only on three occasions Cerberus was tricked by visitors of Hades: Heracles did it with his strength, Orpheus with his music. In "The Inferno", Dante places Cerberus as the guardian of the third circle of Hell. With his three mouths, Dante saw Cerberus as a beast that was synonymous with the sin of Gluttony. Virgil gets past the monster by throwing mud in his three mouths, temporarily choking him. Very rare are the representations of Cerberus in ancient statuary...

Gorgeous small bird standing on a wooden base. This is a bird of prey - a baby eagle perhaps. The Eagle has glass eyes. Beautifully hand-carved and painted. A lovely vintage item. Th...

This striking 20th-century patinated bronze sculpture captures the dynamic elegance of a horse poised with one foot raised upon a rock. The lifelike details and finely executed craft...

Rilievo Marino Sculpture by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: D 10 x W 80 x H 80 cm. Materials: Wood and metal. Made in Italy. Limited series, numbered and signed pieces. Cu...

Pair of Derby Figures depicting 'Welch Tailor and his Wife on Goats' circa 1800. These Derby figures were originally copied from the Meissen originals ( sculptor J J Kaendler). Th...

A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked dancer in an elegant flowing pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a green onyx base and signed Lorenzl Additional Information Measures: Height: 25 cm Width: 11 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Cold painted Bronze & Green Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 225 ABOUT Lorenzl Fleur Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Fleur – 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...

ROYAL DOULTON - 'Pecksniff' - Vintage Dickens character ceramic figurine - hand painted - signed on the base (back stamp used between 1930 and 1993) - ...

This ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, captures the essence of the beloved Nguni cattle, an iconic symbol in Southern African culture. Hand-sculpted...

This ceramic oryx ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, showcases the remarkable artistry and cultural heritage of the region. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by skill...

Vintage Hand Carved and Handcrafted Original Chinese Wooden Goat by Falk Art, Hand Painted Patina gives Vintage look, it does have minor Chips and Cracking, it can be used in Home or...

A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...

Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists who create lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces, with everything done by hand from start to finish. This time, they’ve crafted a uniq...

Stunning bronze figurine group: Arab man clad in mantel (fireplace) selling Egypt antiquities. An Arab man with turban is busy with presenting Egypt f...

The Ceramic Monkey Blue Rabbit Rider from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a captivating piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Sneh and hand-painted by Victor,...

Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this lovely pair of statuettes depicts a female mandolin player and a woodcutter, where a musician entertains the laborer while he is occupied with his work. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’on the bottom of both bases. Dimensions: Mandolin Player: Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm) Width: 2.25 inches (5.62cm) Depth: 1.88 inches (4.7cm) Woodcutter: Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm) Width: 1.88 inches (4.7cm) Depth: 2.75 inches (6.87cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...

Wiseman Ceramics introduces a captivating ceramic Sable sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by George and Thabo, and adorned with intricate hand-painting by Wiseman himself. Standi...

Large 18th century Italian figure of Christ adorned with calcite and resting on a calcite crystal cluster in matrix. The figure of Christ was originally part of a crucifix from a chu...

Hand carved near Venice, Italy, circa 1960, this large antique sculpture sits on an integral square red and gilt wooden pillow base; it features a greyhound figure sitting on back le...

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...

This delicate statuette, amazing in its plot and executed in the best traditions of Meissen, depicts a charming cherub with a sad face expression, who has injured his leg and is leaning on homemade crutches. It evokes in the viewer compassion and a smile of tenderness at the same time. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base. Dimensions: Height: 8.38 inches With: 3.63 inches Depth: 4.63 inches MEISSEN Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...

This lovely ceramic pumpkin is a perfect addition With its intricate details and vibrant colors of green, white, and orange, it beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Standi...

A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shorter shield is from the Mendi area within the Southern Highlands. The taller shield originates from the Melpa tribe of the Western Highlands (Mount Hagen and Wahgi Valley), an area which was not discovered by the outside world until three Australian gold prospectors entered the region during their explorations in 1934. These shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 5.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...

This lovely hand made iron sculpture is part of a set (male and female) - completely original by Lucido Costello, a well renowned heavy iron sculpture artist in Barcelona, Spain. Co...

One of a kind handmade French antique iron plant sculpture of a potted plant. A small pot sprouts tall, languid iris stems and leaves. The entire piece...

Decorate a ranch house, a hunting lodge or a man's office with this elegant and colorful antique bird sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1930 and built of ceramic, the sculpture depi...

A stunning and quality pair German Rosenthal mid-century large porcelain doves designed by renowned sculptor Fritz Heidenreich (German, 1895-1966). The ...

Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Lindo at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Lion sculpture measures 5 inches high, 9 inches in length, and 9 inches wide. Designed by Wiseman, the sculpture embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture. The majestic lion and cub...

A model of a Ram made in plaster, hand-painted and multicolered, elegant model and great patina and shine of the material, used in schools as a scientific model or also used as displ...