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Period: 20th Century
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure This unusual sculptural object is made from sections of branch wood which have been joined together to create a man riding a galloping horse. Sup...
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Unknown Folk Art Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Capture the enchantment of childhood with this delightful antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden Bambi. Mounted on a rocking metal frame, this nostalgic piece evokes the whimsy and charm of classic carousels. The intricate woodwork and playful design make it a unique and cherished addition to any collector's ensemble, bringing a touch of vintage magic...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep....
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Swedish Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century David Gil "Split Head" Stoneware Sculpture Mounted on Lucite
Located in Chicago, IL
A stoneware sculpture created by artist David Gill for Bennington Potters. It features a head with imprinted numbers, made of two halves attached to a leucite stand. In the 1950s, Gi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved & Painted Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian head with all original painted surface and in great condition.
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Illegibly Signed Brutalist Metal Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Brutalist Abstract sculpture, illegibly signed to base (Fuego?), circa late twentieth century. 34" H x 16.5" W x 7.5" D. Dealer: S138XX.
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Brutalist 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Rare Prototype / Maquette Cardboard Chaise Lounge by Joel Stearns
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of only eight made !! Cardboard Chaise Lounge designed and created by Joel Stearns, similar to one in the Lois Lambert Gallery..Amazing modernist sculpture.. ,Joel Stearns, wh...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Folk Art, Handcarved wooden wall decoration
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautiful hand-carved wooden work in high relief by Belgian woodcarver Lucien Janssens (1933-2024). This unique piece from 1989 shows an atmospheric rural scene, with a shepherd, his...
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Belgian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense expression showing teeth, and two opposing stylize...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Organic Material, Wood

American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous wall sculpture of cast bronze and other mixed metals in the Brutalist style made by Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980s). The wall sculpture is called "Cyclone" and shows an imaginary city of futuristic skyscrapers with few people. Many impressive details. Schoeman was a South African sculptor...
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American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Bronze

Tall, solid Wooden servants
Located in Mortsel, BE
Elevate your decor with this striking antique wooden servant figures, crafted entirely from wood. Dressed in vibrant red clothing and a matching hat, this remarkable piece exudes bot...
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Unknown 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Peru Folk Art Pottery Clay Wicker Zoomorphic Bird Quinua Harvest Vase Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional vintage Peruvian folk art pottery harvest vase. Hand-crafted in Peru, most likely Ayacucho region / Quinua, the South American primitive executed in distinct...
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Peruvian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay, Pottery, Terracotta, Wicker

Large Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere Signed and Dated
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A quite large and very cool piece of wall art by the famous American artists Curtis Jere. Signed and dated, and in very good original condition.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Steel

Folk Art Hunter Carving, circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Sheet Metal

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features a pregnant woman. Generally, local carvers make only a belly and breast comb to be...
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Zimbabwean 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1950s solid hand carved teak sitting bear cub figure. Burnished markings; Genuine teak, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from t...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Modernist Wire Iron Sculpture, Abstract "Don Quixote" by Irving Lichtman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wire iron sculpture, abstract "Don Quixote" by Irving Lichtman. Classic modernist.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Large Old Wooden Painted Articulated Artist's Studio Mannequin
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully finished artists mannequin from wood, painted in a bright warm yellow, with blue and orange detail. Found in Germany, flexible in all joints but a bit stiff from age doin...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Pair Eastern European Terracotta Sculptures 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1193 Hand made and painted pair folk art terracotta sculptures female 4.5x7x6.5" Male 4.5x6.5x7.25"
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Modernist Abstract Brass and Enamel Wall Sculpture by C. Jere
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist contemporary wall art sculpture. Brass and black enamel construction. Retains original C Jere hang tag. Stunning.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass, Steel

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals A hand made beaten copper abstract design of dogs and a stag hunting made in Ireland A very striking piece with its origin in...
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Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Swedish Dala horses and rooster by Olsson, Swedish folk art, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Dala horses and rooster by Olsson, Swedish folk art, 1960s The Dala Horse and Rooster is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue and was mainly used as a toy for childre...
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Swedish 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird in Folk Art Birdcage Austria 1900s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird mounted in a birdcage for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century...
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Austrian Black Forest Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed 'K.R.'
Located in Lisse, NL
Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth. This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...
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European Expressionist 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
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Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Copper

Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a master work by Emil Milan also known as Emilan. Milans work is included in the permanent collection of Smithsonian and museums across the world. This piece is handcrafted o...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top. There are some nicks and scratches on the stool that are in line with its age and give...
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Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculpture by artist Valeriano Trubbiani
Located in Torino, IT
Sculpture by master Valeriano Trubbiani. The sculpture depicts an Elephant made of bronze pulling a huge aluminum ball to which it is chained. In this work, the artist's intention ...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Aluminum, Bronze

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Cast Iron Rose Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron rose sculpture. Dimensions 9" width x 4.75" depth x 2" height. Condition Good vintage condition.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Pair of Stunning Stump Carved and Painted Wood Chairs, French, circa 1970s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning stump carved and painted wood chairs, French, circa 1970s. Wonderful form, modernist Art Deco inspired, originally purchased in France in the late 1970s, extremely h...
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French Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Goldfinch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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Austrian Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Folk Art Goose Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-110 handcrafted wood sculpture with hand painted nature scene on the surface Signed Myle.
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood, Paint

Female Senufo Wood Maternity Figure with Baby Seated on Stool nursing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Female Senufo carved wood maternity figure seated on stool with baby in lap reaching up to feed. Represents the Mother feeding the community. Figure ...
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Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality walnut Swiss black forest sculpture depicts the Swiss legend William Tell jubilantly walking home arm in arm with his son with a large...
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Swiss Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Clearly original works. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

Modernist Abstract Stacked Wood and Painted Sculpture "Bug" by Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract stacked wood and painted sculpture "Bug" by Robert Brock. Wonder color,,texture and proportion...Intricately designed, , signed BROCK 67 Brock was born in Tacoma, Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute and Ohio University...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Italian Antique Carved-Wood Bouquet Urns with Polychrome Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of carved wood urns from the early 20th century. This antique pair of decorations from Italy each feature a hand-carved, two-handled urn, which is raised upon a pedes...
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Italian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antiq...
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German Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
Schooling Mackerel by Barnaby Porter, circa 1970s, a sculpture made from reclaimed wood on the mid-coast of Maine. Porter used old found wood to cut and hand paint these three mackerel "weathervanes," mounted together as a school - this was part of an original room-sized installation. The sculpture is in excellent, as made "distressed" condition as shown in photographs. Porter's work has been exhibited in the Farnsworth Museum and elsewhere and has been featured in the TV show, "Made in Maine', and in magazines such as Fine Woodworking...
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Reclaimed Wood

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Shoehorn Made from Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern shoehorn. It was manufactured in Vienna in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influenced designer Carl Auböck. This horn shoehorn w...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
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German Baroque Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Massive Bronze Sculpture by the Portuguese Artist Gloria Morena F297
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful bronze sculpture by the Portuguese artist Gloria Morena from 1977. Very good conservation and general condition for this bronze representing ...
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Portuguese Beaux Arts Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952) A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels Bronze, H. 36 cm Philip Reeves, born i...
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Kenyan 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of woodcarving, likely originating from the Brienz or the Black Forest region, renowned for its ...
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German Black Forest Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Folk Art French Poultry Store Enormous Rooster Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1356 Folk art French Giant rooster metal wicker
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Signed & Dated 1930's Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
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American Adirondack Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

French Weathered Stone Statue of a Sleeping Putti, Baby Cherub with Wings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French weathered stone statue of a sleeping putti, baby cherub with wings Sleeping in the sunshine with his head on his arms and dainty wings on h...
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Late Victorian Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cast Stone

Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Memphis Style Abstract Free-Standing Welded Steel Sculpture by Jerry Dodd
Located in Buffalo, NY
Memphis style abstract free-standing Welded steel sculpture by Jerry Dodd, his sculptural pieces are painted with enamels and are suitable for display indoors or protected areas outd...
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Large 1920s Plaster Figure of the Seated Blacksmith, Le Travail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 1920s plaster figure of the seated blacksmith, Le Travail A charming piece Folk Art, a painted statue of the famous blacksmith, known as “Le Travai...
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Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Charger Platter
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich wood charger by American master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale. Signed and marked ("Bubinga from Africa") by the artist on th...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998 This is a unique sculpture made by artist Robert "Bob" Matheny in 1998, as indicated on the bottom o...
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American Organic Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Beech

Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's head may be the greatest piece of art ever made. Hand carved by the artist "R.S." in the year '75, this large pine log has become so much more than the sum of it's parts. Roughly hewn details give the sculpture an almost living, breathing feel. Perfect for fans of all sorts of woodland nymphs and creatures- from elves to hobbits and beyond. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn NY or Wall NJ...
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Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Hand Carved and Painted Large Vintage Wood Duck Decoy, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century handmade duck or mallard decoy with a swivel neck and glass eyes. Would be a great addition to any collection o...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rooster Bootscrape
Located in Chicago, IL
Full of charm and personality, this mid-20th century American iron bootscrape takes the form of a cheeky rooster—one foot lifted mid-strut, tail feathers slightly ruffled, and a know...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Morton Gaffin "David" 1989 Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Male Nude Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minor scratches. Very good vintage condition being structurally sound with age appropriate signs of normal use as pictured. Overall very nice.
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Unknown Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Alabaster

Tall Shepherds Walking Stick with Woodpecker Bird Head
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style shepherds walking stick with Woodpecker head...
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English Victorian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paint

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