Painted Sculptures

Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...

A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century...

Vintage white-painted Italian terracotta sculpture of a Borzoi Hound, 1970s. This life-size terracotta sculpture of a stunning white Borzoi hound was crafted in Italy during the 1970...

A vintage French painted seated deer sculpture cast in reconstituted stone from the mid 20th century. This French painted statue features a quietly seated deer, with its ears and eye...

A 19th Century French Desvres faience whimsical salamander figurine by Fourmaintraux Freres. Hand-painted in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, yellow, and red on w...

Hand-carved in the 1600s, this wooden coat of arms cartouche depicts an ornate crest atop a shaped console with several charges. The cartouche is Dutch, considerably predating the fo...

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...

Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...

A striking embodiment of Art Deco elegance, Her Secret Admirers presents a poised and enigmatic female figure adorned in an elaborate, theatrical costume with hidden secrets. Her fin...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 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: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – 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 high porcelain creation takes its name and inspiration from Le Marché aux fleurs, a beautiful flower market in Paris by the banks of the Seine, which opened in 1830. Boasting a wealth of sculptural, floral and decorative details, this composition recreates a typical period scene and transports us to the idyllic Romanticism of the 19th century. The rich fabrics, lace and colors of the ladies’ gowns...

A Large Meissen Porcelain group of lovers kissing in the Ocean on a Rock. This piece is truly spectacular in both quality and size. The pair of lovers a...

Rare duck sculpture crafted from resin and brass, the eyes are made of glass, vintage art object by Elli Malevolti, Italy, second half of the 20th century. It is a male wild duck (M...

Painted Porcelain rooster, Germany, late 19th century.

Elegant Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: Dancer with shoulder-length hair in a long, wide, light gray skirt with floral decoration and ...

Large Toy Spaniel (King Charles/Pekingese Type) Dresden, Germany, circa 1890–191 Porcelain, underglaze and overglaze enamel This large-scale porcelain figure represents a toy spanie...

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years i...

Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...

1980s Spanish Glazed Ceramic Painted Elephant Pedestal.

Charming folk art carved articulated snake sculpture crafted to mimic realistic snake motion (ca. 1980s, likely South American). Hand-painted body and facial details present. Unusual...

1970's Large Italian Ceramic Cheetah. This fabulous Hollywood Glam sculpture would be the perfect centerpiece. Unmarked but most likely Italian.

A painted and glazed ceramic life size German shepherd dog (german: Schäferhund) sculpture manufactured in Italy, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A gorgeous piece with great ...

Rare, beautiful, practical, decorative and wonderfully characterful bookends. In all our years of collecting and trading antiques, we have never come across bookends quite like thes...

Meissen, Germany. Large and impressive porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th century. Overglaze. Model number 1448. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition, smal...

A French faience whimsical pique-fleur bud vase in the form of a seated pig. Hand-painted with floral motif in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and...

Classic early 1910s or older Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale ...

An attention-grabbing bottle stopper „Eye", model #4538, designed by Carl Aubock II back in the early 1950s. A charming object, handcrafted by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Austria. ...

Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.

Exceptional rare Meissen porcelain group: A group of three figures in elaborate Rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a bodice dress with a low neckline, a long skirt, a bustle an...

Large ceramic jar with the lid features Siamese cat or large kitten, sitting straight with its head held slightly upwards, looking straight at the viewer. The figurine is decorated w...

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...

Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870. One is of a lady in period dress/attire cradling a Dove. All hand-painted and decorated to the finest quality. The base is marked with the makers initials “C.H.”. She is made of fine bisque porcelain in the Old Paris porcelain style. The other is of a gentleman set...

A charming and amusing earthenware Austrian cow figurine made in Vienna by renowned visual artist Leopold Anzengruber (Austrian, 1912-1979) and dating from around 1950. Leopold Anz...

Set of two Art Déco miniatures, in the shape of an eagle and a fish, in porcelain hand-glazed with iridescent eosin green. Designed by Judit Nador for Zsolnay Hungary, 1970s. Mark st...

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...

A spectacular matched pair of large and extremely rare Emile Louis Picault cold painted bronze sculptures from the late 19th century. Exquisitely handcrafted in France, circa 189...

This is a Meissen Porcelain figure group of a shepherdess and a soldier. It depicts this pastoral scene of this romantic couple, she is seated in the grass with a letter in her hand ...

A gorgeous pair of character ceramic figural Fish statues - made by an unknown artist in a studio in Nuremberg, Germany. This character statue has been made in Germany, circa 1980s o...

JARKO ZAVI (Czech-Canadian 1907-1987) - Fine vintage studio pottery ceramic model of a cottontail rabbit on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafte...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment with elestial quartz and mounted on an agate slice. The fragment was originally from a historical Italian church. It is mounted with the ele...

Sculpture leopard all in hand painted porcelain with brass details on base.

A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden c...

This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...

The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....

Charming vintage sculpture of a baby tiger depicts the kitten sitting with its front paws spread wide, head tilted to the side, and large eyes wide open, as if about to jump or start...

Antique Swedish horse of carved wood with original patinated white paint with a few dark dots. The ears are made of leather, tail and mane of nat...

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...

Large Kabylie Ceramic Dish Kabylie Berber People Algeria Late 19th to early 20th century Hand molded ceramic, painted designs Diameter: 17" and 17.75" Depth: 2 3/4" and...

A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel, Saxony, Germany. Early 20th century, exceptionally...

Viennese cold painted bronze orientalist lamp attributed to Bergman of a middle eastern man riding a camel. Signed Austria.

This pair of figurines represents Chinese Emperor and empress from the Qing Dynasty, These hand-painted porcelain statues are typically crafted in the Wucai (five-color) style, featu...

A beautiful vintage golden bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this golden bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm As you see in a pic...

In Greek mythology, Medusa, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons, generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those who gazed into her eyes would turn to stone. Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero...

Felice Tosalli, Tuffetti, Coppia Di Uccelli Della Stessa Specie, Della Manifattura Lenci Torino 1939 The plastic group, named Tuffetti, consists of two wild birds of the same species...

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth: Modern Abstract Art This large contemporary carved stone sculpture is a powerful and emotive representation of family, un...

Lot of three Vintage signed duck figurine by Malevolti, Italy. Each features a decoy type design with brass accented parts. Each has glass eyes and a hand painted body. A nice additi...

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great ba...

🦆 Curated Collection of Artisanal Duck Figurines – Ceramic, Wood & Wicker (Set of 6) A poetic flock, hand-selected and thoughtfully composed, Whispers from the Pond is a collection ...

Bellissima ceramica dipinta a mano che raffigura una ragazza Hawaiana Manifattura firmata Ronzan anni 50 in ottime condizioni come raffigurato nelle foto che evidenziano la manifatt...