Ming Dunasty - Four Procedural Figures

These striking Chinese sculptures, crafted in glazed terracotta, represent the refinement and elegance of traditional Chinese ceremonial art. Each figure is depicted wearing long gre...

This evocative sculpture, titled “Female Figure”, is by Italian artist Salvatore Melani (1902–1934), known for his expressive and finely detailed works. The piece is primarily cast in bronze, with the head and hands meticulously modeled in clay, highlighting Melani’s attention to anatomical detail and his skill in combining materials. Standing 41 cm in height, the sculpture captures a delicate balance of realism and artistic interpretation, conveying both strength and grace in the female form. Its careful execution reflects the early 20th-century European approach to figurative sculpture, where mastery of material and subtle expressiveness were highly valued. This artwork is a rare example of Melani’s work and would be of significant interest to collectors of early modern Italian sculpture...

This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads. From the d...

This work is a group of Qingbai (青白磁) porcelain figurines produced during the Five Dynasties to the Northern or Southern Song period (10th–13th century). A transparent glaze is appli...