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French Carrousel Painted Horse
French Carrousel Painted Horse

French Carrousel Painted Horse

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful French Painted Carousel Horse..

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Poodle Figures
Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Poodle Figures

Pair of Antique English Staffordshire Poodle Figures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Amusing true pair of 19th century English Staffordshire porcelain poodle figures hand decorated and featuring a confetti coat.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Fish Sculptures Set - Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane
Late 20th Century Fish Sculptures Set - Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane

Late 20th Century Fish Sculptures Set - Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane

By Manifattura Artistica Porcellane

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant pair of hand-painted porcelain fish sculptures by Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane, Italy, dating from the late 20th century. Each piece is beautifully decorated with a bl...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Baroque Religious Madonna and Child Statue, 18th Century
Italian Baroque Religious Madonna and Child Statue, 18th Century

Italian Baroque Religious Madonna and Child Statue, 18th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An 18th-century Italian sculpture of a draped Madonna, masterfully carved in polychrome and gilded wood. The Virgin, gracefully veiled, holding the infant Jesus on her lap with a st...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pablo Picasso Madoura Femme Sculpture Pitcher Ewer Vase AR 297 Painted Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Madoura Femme Sculpture Pitcher Ewer Vase AR 297 Painted Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Madoura Femme Sculpture Pitcher Ewer Vase AR 297 Painted Ceramic

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare form original Pablo Picasso Femme sculptural vase or ewer for Madoura Ceramics. Documented model number A.R. 297 hand sculpted and hand painted in the Madoura factory. A timless...

Category

1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...

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19th Century French Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 18th century Italian distressed gold leaf angel wing with calcite crystals and mounted on an antique Italian metal pan drip tray. These calcite crystals are from Elmwood...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Bowl 'Goose Dance' by Michael Mörtl ca 1910
Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Bowl 'Goose Dance' by Michael Mörtl ca 1910

Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Bowl 'Goose Dance' by Michael Mörtl ca 1910

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau ceramic centerpiece, twelve geese designed in a circle to form a bowl. White earthenware painted in color and glazed. Designed by Michael MÖRTL (1878 - 1939) around 190...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Boy With Drinking Dog, by Konrad Hentschel, Ca. 1905
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Boy With Drinking Dog, by Konrad Hentschel, Ca. 1905

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Boy With Drinking Dog, by Konrad Hentschel, Ca. 1905

Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created: Boy with brunette hair, dressed in typical children's clothing from around 1900 - a colourful patterned dres...

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models

Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models German, 20th Century Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculptures, was masterfully created by the celebrated artisans of the historic Meissen porcelain factory. Each bird is perched gracefully on a white porcelain tree...

Category

20th Century German Rococo Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Torino Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of Girl and Dog by C. Mollica
1950s Torino Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of Girl and Dog by C. Mollica

1950s Torino Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of Girl and Dog by C. Mollica

Located in North Miami, FL

1950s italian Torino hand-painted glazed ceramic sculpture of a girl with dress and dog signed by C. Mollica By: C. Mollica Material: ceramic, paint Technique: molded, pressed, pain...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s
Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s

Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s

Located in Verviers, BE

This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches

Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...

Category

Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

West German Unisex Anatomical Model, circa 1950
West German Unisex Anatomical Model, circa 1950

West German Unisex Anatomical Model, circa 1950

By Somso

Located in Faversham, GB

A complete West German unisex anatomical figure of a head and torso with removal organs. Hand painted and in excellent condition. German, circa 1950...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Painted Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Lladro's 'St Joseph - San Jose Nacimiento' Figurine (now Retired)
Lladro's 'St Joseph - San Jose Nacimiento' Figurine (now Retired)

Lladro's 'St Joseph - San Jose Nacimiento' Figurine (now Retired)

By Lladro

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS RETIRED model of Lladro’s ‘St Joseph – San Jose Nacimiento’ figurine in near MINT condition. This figurine was sculpted by Salvador Furio...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Country Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Angels on an Aragonite Cloud
19th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Angels on an Aragonite Cloud

19th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Angels on an Aragonite Cloud

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century Italian hand-carved gilded angels mounted aragonite.  The hand-carved angels were once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Tuscany. The aragon...

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze of a "Standing Grouse" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

A very fine Austrian Bronze animalier bronze study of a standing red Grouse with excellent naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ i...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Painted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals
Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

Pair of Antique Northern Thai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animals

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animals from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, this captivating pair of mythical guardian animals commands attent...

Category

19th Century Thai Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850

American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.

Category

1850s American American Empire Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980
Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980

Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Whimsical Vintage Mexican Ceramic Sculpture of Parakeets Hatching from Egg, in the Style of Sergio Bustamante, Circa 1980s A large, fantastical ceramic sculpture depicting a group of vividly colored parakeets emerging from a cracked egg. This imaginative and surreal piece draws strong stylistic inspiration from the work of celebrated Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, known for his whimsical and surreal interpretations of nature and mythology in ceramic, papier-mâché, bronze, and wood. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted in Mexico in the 1980s, the sculpture captures a moment of animated emergence, with lifelike parakeets rendered in rich, saturated hues and finely detailed textures. The surface features carefully painted cracks and openings that heighten the illusion of the birds hatching from within the egg. This clay-based ceramic piece is bursting with character and movement, making it a striking example of Mexican folk-inspired surrealism. Unsigned by the artist, yet clearly created by a skilled hand, this one-of-a-kind piece would make a bold addition to any collection of Mexican folk art, ceramic sculpture, or Bustamante-style works. Dimensions: Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm) Condition: Good vintage condition, with typical patina and surface wear consistent with age. No visible chips or repairs. A true conversation piece that captures the spirit of surrealist folk art. Sergio Bustamante style sculpture * Mexican folk art animal sculpture * Ceramic sculpture * 1980s surrealist ceramic * Whimsical Parakeets animal figurine * Vintage Mexican pottery...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Hand Carved Duck Sculpture by Miguel Ruelas
Large Hand Carved Duck Sculpture by Miguel Ruelas

Large Hand Carved Duck Sculpture by Miguel Ruelas

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice large hand carved duck sculpture by Miguel Ruelas, circa 1980s. The detail, craftsmanship and painting in this piece is lifelike and truly amaz...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century English Minton Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture – Sky Blue Ground
Mid-20th Century English Minton Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture – Sky Blue Ground

Mid-20th Century English Minton Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture – Sky Blue Ground

By Minton

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A charming and finely crafted mid-20th century porcelain sculpture of a polar bear, made in England by the esteemed Minton company — one of the most respected names in English cerami...

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Mid-20th Century English Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus
Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus

Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Yonkers, NY

A captivating sculpture after Demetre Chiparus, this striking Art Deco dancer embodies the era’s fascination with movement, theatricality, and opulence. Inspired by the expressive pe...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Painted Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century

German Painted & Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...

Category

19th Century German Folk Art Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 18th Century Hand Carved  Baroque Winged Angel Head
French 18th Century Hand Carved  Baroque Winged Angel Head

French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful hand carved winged angel head with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repair. Treated against woodworm. Measurement here...

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Dynamic Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk
Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk

Wooden Cat Figurines Hand-crafted, by Different Design Lite Annorlunda Hantverk

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 A thoughtful gift for cat lovers, folk art fans, or anyone looking to add handcrafted charm to their décor. Bring character and charm into your home with this delightful set of 3 ...

Category

1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Majolica Terracotta Cat Figure Sitting on a Pillow
Italian Majolica Terracotta Cat Figure Sitting on a Pillow

Italian Majolica Terracotta Cat Figure Sitting on a Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming Italian majolica terracotta cat, beautifully hand-painted and glazed, seated regally upon a decorative pillow. Rich color and expressive detailing bring personality and wa...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Painted Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta, Paint

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...

Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable image/figure. She is the model of a high-society woman who has met Death, her maker. She represents something between the fear induced by her skeletal form and the revelry exhibited by the comical way she is typically portrayed, making her a perfect symbol of the Mexican holiday. She often appears in paintings, window displays, and costumes all around Mexico during the Day of the Dead festivities. La Catrina was originally conceived in the early 1900s by newspaper illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada...

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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paper

Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming pair of neoclassic Italian tole or painted palm trees with stylized fronds and trunks set in mustard color planters with galleries and decorated with birds and trees. From ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry. This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand carving and intricate hand painting. Adorned with ornate fabrics in red and gold colors heavily embellished with beads, sequins, colored glass, embroidery, and gemstones, this marionette is a true work of art. Whether you choose to display it on your wall, use it as a mobile to bring color to a child's room, or incorporate it into your authentic boho and ethnic decor, it will captivate your senses. A fine representation of handcrafted village folk puppets from Asia, this marionette stands out for its unique quality. What sets marionettes apart from regular puppets is their manipulation through strings controlled from above, offering an unparalleled range of movement. Operating these strings demands a high level of skill, making marionettes a cherished form of puppetry. In Asia, marionette troupes were often sponsored and patronized by royalty, and while their performances were undoubtedly captivating and entertaining, they also served a significant cultural role. This marionette is not only a collector's delight but also a stunning piece of art. It portrays Minthar, the prince, in all his vintage glory...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Darth Vader Luxury Porcelain Helmet Sculpture  Collectible Limited Edition
Darth Vader Luxury Porcelain Helmet Sculpture  Collectible Limited Edition

Darth Vader Luxury Porcelain Helmet Sculpture Collectible Limited Edition

By Lladró Atelier

Located in New York City, NY

Darth Vader helmet crafted in glazed black porcelain with silver luster details and mirrored-effect eyes. Includes metal stand. Limited edition of 1,500 pieces. The Darth Vader helm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Family Celebration Porcelain Figurine
20th Century Family Celebration Porcelain Figurine

20th Century Family Celebration Porcelain Figurine

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in Brønshøj, DK

Beautiful early 20th century figurine, no. 2262, often referred to as "A Happy Family". This fgurine is an homage to the love of a mother towards her children while also depicting the children's affection towards their mother. An excellent present for mothers day or any other occasion where you wish to pay tribute to the important women in your life. Bing & Grøndahl is one of the oldest most renowned Danish figurine...

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20th Century Danish Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Baroque Hand-Carved Polychrome Italian Cherub
A Baroque Hand-Carved Polychrome Italian Cherub

A Baroque Hand-Carved Polychrome Italian Cherub

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze
Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

Mid-Century Vintage Ceramic Funny Fat Cat Figurine – Mottled Green & Brown Glaze

By Frankoma Pottery

Located in Bochum, NRW

A striking mid-century ceramic funny fat cat figurine that would add touch of rustic elegance to your collection. This serene feline features: - A seated pose with front paws grounde...

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in London, GB

"Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman An excellent early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a young Arab boy wearing a fez and holding a cigar whilst reclining on a straw rug...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Painted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century American Folk Art Whimsical Carved Painted Holstein Cow
20th Century American Folk Art Whimsical Carved Painted Holstein Cow

20th Century American Folk Art Whimsical Carved Painted Holstein Cow

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A WHIMSICAL CARVED AND PAINTED FOLK ART HOLSTEIN COW PULL TOY American, circa second half of the 20th Century Carved hardwood, fabric ears, softwood base and wheels, ceramic and ir...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"
Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Located in Madrid, ES

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping Germany Circa 1880 This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a re...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladro Porcelain Figurine Of A Setter Dog
Lladro Porcelain Figurine Of A Setter Dog

Lladro Porcelain Figurine Of A Setter Dog

By Lladro

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Lladro porcelain figurine of a dog by Fulgencio Garcia. It depicts a hand painted full of details tall Setter standing up with a very expressive gaze. The Lladro hallmark ...

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20th Century Spanish Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Painted Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragments adorned with an oyster shell top with natural-forming baroque pearls on an optical calcite base. The pair of Italian fragments are ha...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique Italian Wood Pinocchio Toy in Custom Lucite Display Box
Antique Italian Wood Pinocchio Toy in Custom Lucite Display Box

Antique Italian Wood Pinocchio Toy in Custom Lucite Display Box

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a masterpiece unto itself, a hand carved and hand painted articulating wood toy of Pinocchio, the wooden toy who became a real boy. This treasure of time has been encased in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912
Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912

Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Breathtaking porcelain peacock by Nymphenburg, the sculptor Theodor Ka¨rner created in 1906. This model was is signed and dated by the artist in 1912. This piece is also marked with ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson

By Gustavsberg

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...

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1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Painted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century
European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century

European Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy, Wood and Paint, Mid-20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping. We think this...

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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Painted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dulk Soul Rider  Limited Edition Surreal Nature Art Porcelain Sculpture
Dulk Soul Rider  Limited Edition Surreal Nature Art Porcelain Sculpture

Dulk Soul Rider Limited Edition Surreal Nature Art Porcelain Sculpture

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Porcelain sculpture depicting the central character from the pictorial universe of Spanish artist Dulk. A creation from the Ephemeral Treasures collection. Soul Rider is a protector ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Painted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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