Carved Decorative Objects

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...

19th century big rustic Swedish antique wooden tray/ Serving bowl from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden. A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece. A highly function...

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...

Rectangular photoframe in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern embellished with a very fine hand engraving. External border in Fr...

Carved from a single block of rich, highly polished olive wood, this stunning bowl showcases a glossy dark brown finish, deep undulating ridges, and a prominent organically sculpted ...

Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. ...

"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...

All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...

This monumental stone bust, hand-carved from granite, is a decorative sculpture featuring a closed-eye portrait. Its organic texture and tonal variation add depth and visual interest...

Heavyweight, extra large, carved alabaster hinged box. We sourced this ourselves in June 2026 in Florence, Italy, and brought it to 1stDibs. This scale and shape are increasingly mor...

Monumental French Brocatelle Violette du Jura Marble and Ormolu Mounted Jardinière / Centerpiece, Louis XVI-Napoleon III style. The jardinière is of monumental oval form, carved fro...

Modernist nude by American sculptor Charlotte Lees. Carved Granite. 20th Century. Charlotte Lees (1942 - ) Biography Cleveland-area native Charlotte Lees has a personal and deep conn...

1950s Italian Carved Wood Folded Leaf or Shell Sculpture on Wood Base Spirals carved in base Carved Scalloped Edges Light brown, tan, peaches, and cream colors Italy carved on unders...

SPIRA Vessel 01 is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Spira vessel 01 repeat the motif of the ancient greek column base. The variation of layers and colors in the texture of this ...

Vintage Hand Carved and Handcrafted Sandstone Primitive Decorative Design Stone Sculpture by Timor Island Design, the Sculpture Mounted on a Black Iron Stand Detail Dimensions: Top: ...

A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and hand painted the saints inspired in their personal ...

Decorative Rustic Ash Wood Bowl with Natural Edge "rustic ash wood with natural figure and knots" "thin wall construction" "edge of bowl is natural bark edge of tree" "in good vint...

Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1940s. Sight: 20 x 15,3 cm. Overall: 30 x 23,3 cm.

Rounded zong sculpture Nephrite jade Hand carved Stainless steel Hand repousse Limited edition Each individual jade vary in shapes and color Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” ...

Set/3 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Elegant and timeless, this white glazed ceramic vase features a refined...

A fabulous pair of Louis XVI Northern European neoclassical ormolu mounted marble potpourris. The body of each is hand-carved from a very fine quality peach-ish-colored marble. Each side is flanked with exceptionally cast, hand-chassed, and hand-chiseled dore bronze lions head masks. The marble bodies rest on acanthus leaf dore bronze mounts which are attached to a dore bronze waisting socle, further resting on a square plinth. The rounded socle is finished with leaflet designs and a ridged base. The tops are fitted with gorgeous open-work filigree potpourris with dore bronze vine...

Burmese Painted & Giltwood Buddha

19th century rustic Swedish pine barrel circa 1850. Fantastic opportunity for a piece of up cycling with this piece of rustic Swedish woodwork. Likely to have been made and used for...

This monumental abstract sculpture is masterfully carved from richly veined black marble, revealing a powerful organic silhouette defined by smooth, flowing contours and a dramatic c...

Handmade custom skyline of lower Manhattan composed of blown and hot sculpted glass objects. Grouping consists of 50 various pieces to compose the skyline as shown, along with a port...

The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.

1970s Carved Rosewood Swirl Sculpture on Rosewood Base Small chip on underside of base (as shown)

Antique Meissen candlestick in hand-painted porcelain. Mother and boy with flowers. Late 19th century. Measures: 31.5 x 17 cm. In excellent condit...

This is thought to be part of the decoration of a gilt-bronze Buddha made in ancient China, from the late Ming to the Qing dynasties. It is thought that it is probably an ornament t...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver ...

A refined wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 2000s. Titled "Love", this intimate work captures the essence of connection and emotion through a pure and ...

A unique smoothly carved biomorphic sculpture. The stylized irregularity of the curved form offers a unique viewing experience from every vantage point; it could represent embracing ...

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from an orange/brown stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural significance. Axe heads of this s...

A pair of refined antique silver-plated candlestick, designed with elegant proportions and ornamental detailing typical of late 19th to early 20th-century tableware. The piece featur...

Elevate your home decor with our stunning carved wooden bowl, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship. This bowl features a gracefully curved shape, making it not only a practica...

A Radiant Octagonal Frame in Guilloché Enamel by Franco Salimbeni This exceptional octagonal frame is a masterclass in contemporary Italian craftsmanship, where the ancient art of g...

Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century A Victorian candle holder, made of horns from the chamois and the deer. The spout and b...

Ryosuke Yazaki (b.1965) 🇯🇵 Hengen (Transformation) 2012 Hinoki Cypress wood and Tonoko (Fine Polishing Powder) 43 cm high 13 cm wide 13 cm deep Signed: ‘Ryosuke’ Dated: ‘2012’ ...

Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920 An antique early 20th century wooden carved sculpture of an ibex. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic detai...

Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...

The Khada Totem Sculpture #1 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is ...

An Incredible and Quite Large Italian Patinated Bronze Figure of Jupiter, After Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571), Cast by Fonderia Ferdinando Marinelli, Florence. This large bronze fig...

This exquisite hand-carved rose is sculpted from AAA-quality Rose Quartz sourced from Madagascar, known for producing some of the world’s most luminous and richly colored specimens. ...

Inspired by vessels of antiquity, these vases features ornamentation that evokes friezes found on architecture of ancient Egypt. Crafted and finished by hand, the object has been wor...

Rueda is part of Metates a work composed of two volcanic stone sculptures that explore wear as the trace of a relationship: between objects, between people, between time and matter. ...

18th century Italian gilded angel wing mounted on a polished yellow hematoid heart and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art histor...

Set of four beautiful and highly decorative hand-carved painted wooden putti / cherubs. Two of them are with label. L. Röger, Augsburg and Karl Storr, München. Made probably in 1960s...

With its soft, rounded corners and a shallow profile, the Stella Bowl draws from celestial landscapes in both contour and materiality. A sculptural interpretation of the classic vale...

Wonderful late 19th Century Art Nouveau French bronze figure of a seductively draped female figure representing, in allegorical form, Nature revealing her secrets to Science, a fitti...

This spice mortar from the island of Java in Indonesia was hand-carved from a single block of limestone. It was once used to grind various spices. Its wor...

Exquisitely sculpted, probably by an Italian artist, this lovely and beautiful marble sculpture depicts a nude Venus figure emerging from a scallop shell,...

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut. Good craftsmanship using dovetailed construction. Minor losses to front corners of the base and upper right corner. From Provence, a ...

A sculptural vide-poche bowl hand-carved from solid olive wood, dating to the 1970s. This piece exemplifies the expressive quality of traditional gouge carving, with softly hollowed...

This sculptural stone container is a 19th-century Chinese mortar, once used to grind herbs and spices in a kitchen or apothecary. Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, the mo...

Oceanic Carved Wood Figure Of Two Lovers 43" tall.

Swedish Nickel Silver Sugar Sprinkler Östberg Lenhardtsons Stockholm A highly refined and decorative Swedish nickel silver sugar sprinkler, attributed to Östberg & Lenhardtsons Nya ...

Magnificent pair of hand-carved stone caryatids, inspired by classical Greco-Roman architecture. Each delicately sculpted female figure holds a richly o...

Contemporary carved wooden organic floor sculpture of an elongated leaf, supported by a rectangular black metal base.

20th century Chinese hardstone flowering tree in a cloisonné planter Chinese, 20th century Height 42cm, width 33cm, depth 31cm This exquisite 20th-century Chinese hardstone tree is ...

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...