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Large French Art Deco Grape Picker Couple Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco couple of grape pickers, France, 1920s. These large plaster sculptures adorned the entrance to a cellar of a vineyard. Measures: The woman - height 35.4" (90cm), widt...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Robert St Croix Polychrome Bronze of a Jester Juggling on a Unicycle
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
#194/195 bronze copyright 1999 Fine Art Sales Commemorative Edition.
Robert St. Croix’s career as an artist began in the early 1970’s in San Francisco, where he gained a reputation f...
Category
1990s American Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Chinoiserie Style Blue and Yellow Porcelain Bud Vases
By Arita
Located in Glasgow, GB
Colourful pair of Japanese 'Chinoiserie Style' polychromed blue and yellow vases.
Decorated with a bold hand-enamelled scene depicting a green pheasant...
Category
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Salvatore Melani Sculpture Accent Lamp Woman France 1920s Art Deco Terracotta
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT & RARE!
WOMAN IN CANOE
POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE
AND ACCENT LAMP
SIGNED
S. MELANI
ARNOVA
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 21" Wide x 14" Tall x 6" Deep
In 1925, France held the "Ex...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of very early 20th century Chinese polychrome porcelain vases in mint condition, measure: 24" H x 9" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Massimo Giacon Ceramic Sculpture Love Carrot by Superego, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Limited edition earthenware sculpture in two pieces, representing a rabbit holding a carrot designed by Massimo Giacon. Polychrome ceramic from the collection “The pop will eat himse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster
A pretty polychrome plaster bust of a young girl wearing a headscarf with her eyes cast downwards.
The piece features carvings of b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Vienna Bronze, Red Robin, Austria Late-1800s
By Geschutzt
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb red robin Vienna bronze with beautiful polychrome colours, Austria 19th century. Stamped Geschützt.
In good condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 7 x 11 x 4...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Polychrome Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional pair of English polychrome porcelain or bone china Old Imari dolphin candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby, in blue, white, orange, and gilt highlights, signed on the unde...
Category
1960s English Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
17th Century Italian Putto - Angel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning architectural element of a 17th century Putto - Angel from the Veneto region of, Italy. Beautifully carved from wood with an outstanding polychromed finish.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint with Glass Eye. Either Italian or Spanish. This piece retains a good portion of the original painted f...
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Foo Dog Joss Stick 'Candlestick'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Chinese Export Famille Verte Foo Dog Joss Stick (Candlestick)
China, circa 1850
A stunning 19th-century Chinese Export Famille Verte Foo Dog Joss Stick, also known as a ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
Category
16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt.
Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Category
1970s Central Asian Folk Art Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Robert St Croix Polychrome Bronze of a Jester Playing a Banjo
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
#194/195 bronze copyright 1999 Fine Art Sales Commemorative Edition.
Robert St. Croix’s career as an artist began in the early 1970’s in San Francisco, where he gained a reputation f...
Category
1990s American Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming pair of Austrian 19th century polychromed majolica hanging wall sculptures of an elderly couple peeking through a window, probably by Friedrich Goldscheider (Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik.) Each wall sculpture depicting an elderly man wearing glasses and a traditional cap with his arms extended forward as if it was reading a book or a newspaper. The other depicting an elderly lady, also peeking through a window, wearing a laced cap with a bow tie and shawl over her shoulders, her arms are also extended forward as if it was reading a book or a newspaper. The male figure stamped on the back "78 - II ." The lady figure stamped on the back "37 - 79." Vienna, circa 1890-1900.
Man's height: 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm.)
Man's width: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm.)
Depth: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm.)
Lady's height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm.)
Lady's width: 13 3/4 inches (34.9 cm.)
Lady's depth: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm.)
Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory (German: Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik, (now) Goldscheider Keramik) is an Austrian ceramic manufactory.
In 1885, Friedrich Goldscheider came from the small Bohemian city of Pilsen to Vienna and founded the Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory. It became one of the most influential ceramic manufactories of terracotta, faience and bronze objects in Austria with subsidiaries in Paris, Leipzig and Florence. For over half a century Goldscheider created masterpieces of historical revivalism, Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) and Art Deco. Famous artists such as Josef Lorenzl, Stefan Dakon, Ida Meisinger and the two perhaps best known Austrian ceramic artists Michael Powolny and Vally Wieselthier worked for Goldscheider. Several of the artists who worked for Goldscheider also worked for other Viennese studios, such as Augarten, Keramos or for the German brands Rosenthal and Meissen.
The Goldscheider family emigrated in 1938 to United Kingdom and USA. Walter Goldscheider startet a new factory in Trenton, New Jersey and returned to Vienna in 1950. Marcel Goldscheider went to Stoke-on-Trent and produced figurative ceramics for Myott and opened his own studio in the 1950s in Hanley. Both brothers died in the early 1960s.
More than 10,000 different models were created over a period of three generations. Since the very beginning many of these won first prizes and gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier by Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MARCEL DEBUT
French, 1865-1933
French Orientalist Model of a Tunisian Young Man Carrying Water
Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut"
24 7/8" H x 11 3/8" D x 8 5/8" W
A...
Category
20th Century French Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Candlestick
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large candlestick from the late 19th century. Made of wood and carved, as well as polychrome painted.
Ornamentally and florally carved column on a ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Vase Charles Catteau en céramique de Kéramis Bosh Frères Art déco Belgique 1920
Located in London, England
Le vase "Les Biches" de Charles Catteau, créé pour la manufacture Keramis Boch à La Louvière, en Belgique, autour de 1920, est un exemple emblématique de l'art déco. Charles Catteau,...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mata Ortiz Pottery Ant Motif Vase / Seed Jar by Yoly Ledezma
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz ant motif vase / seed jar by Yoly Ledezma, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece has wonderful design and color and is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Two 20th Century English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple Boxes/ Tea Caddies
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two 20th Century English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple Boxes/Tea Caddies
We are delighted to present this charming set of two 20th-century English-style polychromed carved wo...
Category
20th Century Georgian Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
17th Century Italian Polychrome Painted Terracotta Jesus Child Putto Figure
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite product is a polychromed, hand painted terracotta figure that beautifully depicts Baby Jesus. The attention to detail is evident in the figure's glass eyes, which add a lif...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s
Located in Coimbra, PT
A magnificent big size hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish tureen in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents manufactured in Portugal, 1950s. Beautiful to use as a wall deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic
19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Austrian 19th-20th century Orientalist terracotta bust of a young girl in Middle-Eastern Garb. The young smiling beauty wearing a head scaft and shawl tied with a broche-pin brooch pin and jewlry around her neck, raised on a circular ebonized wood stand. Probably by Friedrich Goldscheider (Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik) - The backside stamped: "T - No. 258". circa 1900.
The Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory (German: Goldscheider'sche Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik, (now) Goldscheider Keramik) is an Austrian ceramic manufactory.
In 1885, Friedrich Goldscheider came from the small Bohemian city of Pilsen to Vienna and founded the Goldscheider Manufactory and Majolica Factory. It became one of the most influential ceramic manufactories of terracotta, faience and bronze objects in Austria with subsidiaries in Paris, Leipzig and Florence. For over half a century Goldscheider created masterpieces of historical revivalism, Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) and Art Deco. Famous artists such as Josef Lorenzl, Stefan Dakon, Ida Meisinger and the two perhaps best known Austrian ceramic artists Michael Powolny and Vally Wieselthier worked for Goldscheider. Several of the artists who worked for Goldscheider also worked for other Viennese studios, such as Augarten, Keramos or for the German brands Rosenthal and Meissen.
The Goldscheider family emigrated in 1938 to United Kingdom and USA. Walter Goldscheider startet a new factory in Trenton, New Jersey and returned to Vienna in 1950. Marcel Goldscheider went to Stoke-on-Trent and produced figurative ceramics for Myott and opened his own studio in the 1950s in Hanley. Both brothers died in the early 1960s.
More than 10,000 different models were created over a period of three generations. Since the very beginning many of these won first prizes and gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Agra Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Art Deco Female Dancer Sculpture - Josephine Baker - 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Female Dancer Sculpture - Josephine Baker - 1920´s.
Polychromed Bronze mounted over a black and gold italian portoro base.
Josephine Baker (born Freda Josephine McDonald, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Tobey Ceramic Signed American Southwestern Modern Buffalo Sculpture
By Tobey
Located in Forney, TX
A uniquely brilliant American ceramic sculpture capturing the essence of a buffalo, in southwestern modern style by celebrated husband and wife artists Gene (1945-2006) & Rebecca Tobey (b.1948).
This large sculpture dates to the late 20th century, decorated in rich polychrome design depicting lizard and dessert mountainous / southwestern landscape in mixed media glazed and matte finishes. Reticulated design to buffalo's back. Open panels revealing red glazed interior add depth and dimension, raised and incised exterior decoration. Signed, "Tobey" to the foot. Bottoms of feet covered in soft felt. Truly a remarkable artistic example.
circa 1990s. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dimensions (approx):
21" High, 21.5” Wide, 12” Deep
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About the artist:
The collaboration began with Rebecca acting as assistant on Gene’s sculptures, which evolved from dishes and practical ceramics to highly stylized animals. “She was my glaze technician,” Tobey explained, meaning the person who applies the glazes before firing. The sculptures in the mid-1980s were an interesting combination of techniques. Gene Tobey...
Category
Late 20th Century American Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
16th Century Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Russian Orthodox Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable 16th-century Russian Orthodox icon crucifix, a testament to the artistry and spirituality of its era. This meticulously hand-painted and carved wood masterpiece is adorned with three bars, finished in radiant gold gilding, and richly polychromed, making it a truly captivating work of religious art.
The central scene portrays the crucifixion, with figures of Martha, Maria, Johannes, and Longinus depicted beneath the cross. Above, the icon features the symbol of the skull of Adam, representing the triumph over death following the original sin. Atop this iconic composition stands God Sabaoth, flanked by two celestial angels, adding a heavenly aura to the piece.
What makes this icon truly exceptional are the five scenes meticulously depicted from Orthodox festive days, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of religious traditions and celebrations.
This Russian Orthodox crucifix...
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16th Century Russian Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Spectra Wall Sculpture
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Spectra Wall Panel from the Spectra Collection captures the untamed beauty of abstract geological forms. Conceived as if chiseled from the rocks of a surreal landscape, this piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Pair of Large Terracotta Floor Vase's Original Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of unique colossal floor vases in terracotta with exciting original chinoiserie decorations in polychrome.
France 1830-1840.
A very impressive and decorative pair,
Sold as a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Lewis F Day, Howell, James & Sons Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Polychrome Clock
Located in London, GB
Lewis Foreman Day, for Howell, James and Sons.
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and polychrome painted mantle clock with a carved floret to the centre of the arched and turned gallery flanked by turned finials, with a dentil moulding below, and criss cross lattice work to the upper sides, the lower sides with hand painted Aesthetic flowers in planters...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s by Tassinari Faenza Italian Pottery Ceramic Box
By Tassinari
Located in Brescia, IT
Polychrome ceramic
Perfect condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Pair of 18th Century Carved Angels in Polychrome, Probably French
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of carved wooden angels with nice detail in what appears to be their original painted surface, dating to the 18th century, probably French, in very good condition, w...
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18th Century French Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italian !8th Century Giltwood Figure Of An Eagle
Located in Essex, MA
The standing eagle with head turned on a circular base.
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1750s Italian Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurio...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Cup with Cherubs attr. to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming oval-shaped cup, in gilded bronze and polychrome enamel with arabesque decoration. The leafy handles are surmounted by doves, and it rests on a polylobed base topped with le...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of three dimensional detailed 18th century giltwood urn ornaments. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750.
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pottery Vase by Nancy Heras de Martinez
By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vase with animal motif by Nancy Heras de Martinez, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece made of...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Han Dynasty pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome equestrian horse and riders made from gray pottery, presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horsed in that lot)
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
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The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Head of a crowned Virgin - Lorraine, first half of 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin
Lorraine, first half of 14th century.
H26 x 14 x 14 cm
Provenance :
- Private Collection, Paris France (1960)
Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980)
Ex...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Angel Wing Sculpture, Beautifully cast and finished, pierced acid washed- verdigris patinated Iron, raised on an 11" diameter base. Uns...
Category
1980s Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century Pair of Vases "Porcelaine de Paris"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century pair of vases "Porcelaine de Paris".
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Antique Spanish Ceramic Kitchen Canisters / Storage Jars
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 8 glazed ceramic kitchen canisters / storage pots and jars. Spain, 1930s
Rare find.
Handcrafted in off-white ceramic with dark brown inscriptions and floral decorative painted details in shades of green and garnet.
A highly decorative set of 6 antique kitchen canisters...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Cast Plaster 'Coquina Stone' Spiral Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Cast Plaster 'Coquina Stone' Spiral Candlesticks
USA, Circa 1980s
We are please to offer this hard to find pair of Michael Taylor style candlesticks, I...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement on your mantel, enfilade or tabletop with this antique "Haute Epoque" carved santo figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the bust is set ...
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Walnut
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern black & white sculpture of a Knelling tribal Tattooed African Queen
Purchased in France, in the 1960s
Unsigned
A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status.
The sculpture of the kneeling nude has both arms raised with her hands clasped behind her head. The left leg is raised, the right is resting.
At the time of posting we have a similar work
Item Reference LU2592329803792
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work:
Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo
The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma.
Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo
The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people
Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo
The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection.
Symbol circle tattoo
The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection.
Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo
The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love.
Symbol Cross tattoo
The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life.
Symbol: Fan tattoo
The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity
Symbol: Flower tattoo
The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people.
Symbol: Lightning bolt tattoo
lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment.
Symbol: Star tattoo
?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance.
Symbol: Sun tattoo
Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth.
Symbol : Triangle tattoo
Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth.
Symbol : Wooden Comb...
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20th Century French Tribal Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Chromed Air Plane Desk Model, Original Art Deco, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Chromed air plane desk model,
Original Patina
Original Art Deco,
France, 1930s
Propellers missing.
Dimensions:
Width 25 cm
Height 21 cm
Dep...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Set Majolica Red Fish Ceramic Covered Sauce Tureen Box Salt & Pepper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous small size set hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish covered sauce tureen and salt and pepper in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic
Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
By Veronese
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian 18th century sculpture of St. Peter of Verona.
A magnificent sculpture of St Peter martyr of Verona, created by a member of the Lombard art school in Verona Italy, in the...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlestick
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this elegant antique candlestick. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the candle holder stands on a tripod base ending with escargot feet;...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Tang Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine Decoratively Carved Tang Horse
Dimensions: Height 74" Width 18" Depth 75"
CW4020
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Life Size Painted Plaster Gigas Tridacna Clam Shell
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size Painted Plaster Gigas Tridacna Clam Shell,
France, circa 1950s
Style and design influence of Serge Roche
A rare and impressive life-size painted plaster Gigas Tridacna cl...
Category
20th Century French Modern Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Genuine Hand-Blown Decorated with bright Multi-Color Vase by Glasswerks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano Glass Style Genuine Hand Blown Decorated with Bright Multi-Colorful Art Glass Vase by Glasswerk's,
the Artist: Hanna H, made in Poland,
***Picture shows Original Lab...
Category
1970s Polish Vintage Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
French Art Nouveau Woman Bust “Fraises au Champagne” by Alfred Jean Foretay
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Polychromed cast aluminium “Art Nouveau” bust of a young woman dressed in a ruffled bustier.
Entitled “Strawberries with Champagne”, it is signed on the left side with the sculptor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Louchet Frères, Pair of Orientalist Candlesticks, France, circa 1890
By Paul Louchet, Charles Louchet
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming pair of orientalist candlesticks in Algerian ribboned onyx and gilded bronze, with a barrel in the shape of a molded column. The binet, the central ring and the square base ...
Category
1890s French Other Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
French 19th-20th Century Art Nouveau Polychromed Terracotta Bust of "Crépuscule"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art Nouveau polychromed terracotta bust of "Crépuscule" (Twilight) After Henri Jacobs (Belgian, 1864-1935) version of Crépuscule, depicting a young ma...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Polychromed Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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