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Period: 20th Century
Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, Ca 1920, Rare
Located in Vienna, AT
rare Antique Male Mannequin in Life Size, ca. 1920, head made of mass, good original condition, Austria.  
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Modernist Abstract Wood and Wire Sculpture Manner of Louise Nevelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Modernist abstract wood and wire sculpture manner of Louise Nevelson.
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Unknown Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wire

Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Root Wood Hunter ca. 1920 A rustic wooden hunter statue with deer. It was carved out of a piece of root wood. Germany, Black Forest,...
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German Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...
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Australian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
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Mexican Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Whirligig Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scrat...
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British Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine, Paint

Signed Wooden Folk Art Figurine by S. Wodynski, Central Europe, ca. 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This charming vintage wooden figurine, signed "S. Wodynski" on the underside, portrays a bearded man in a long coat and wide-brimmed hat, hold...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
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American Adirondack 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Fabric

Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand Carved Wooden Pig - a compliment to many settings - great in the kitchen, on a shelf, console table, or even staged on a table in the garden. He / she is the perfect little p...
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Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accen...
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North African Tribal Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.  
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Indian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Midcentury American Craft Artisan Hand Carved Bowl
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual and highly figurative hand carved artisan bowl, mid-20th century, American. This one of a kind hand carved bowl is made from a single large pi...
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American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth An adorable pair, one seated the other is standing, the dogs are 3 dimensional and look very attractive from al...
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Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This rustic hand-carved wooden spoon exudes character and history. Its simple, utilitarian form is enriched by decades of use, with a smooth handle and a deep bowl shaped by hand too...
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European 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...
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Swiss Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Wood & Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt (please see the gilt offering patches. Very u...
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Thai 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency. Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mouth. This mask or face would have been tied to a large shell which was the currency used...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Organic Material

Albert Paley Attributed Cast Iron Coat Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind artist produced piece is an artistic tour-de-force in cast iron. A dramatic addition to any interior space.
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North American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully function...
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Indian Other 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens. One 5" high 6 " in diameter.. other 50" h , 4" in diameter. Very well made, Qualit...
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Papua wood figure of a Korwar North West Irian Jaya, Vogelkop area, coastal Geelvink Bay, present-day Cenderawasih Bay, early 20th century The seated Korwar is holding an ope...
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Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Blue Lady Ema with Handbag Eva Fritz-Lindner, 1970
Located in South Burlington, VT
Blue lady with her handbag- mastertwork from Eva Fritz-Lindner. A serene tall handmade and hand painted sculpture of a lady carrying her handbag named EMA - a friend of the artist- e handcrafted and hand painted in beautiful blue colors. On bottom atelier mark i 3 D and with tree (black brush mark). Ema was the late Eva Fritz-Lindner's (1933-2017) good friend. Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner with stamp i3D, circa 1960-1970. Glaze: Light and dark blue matte colors are bright and vivid and the hand painting only adds to the charm; light original glaze crazing appropriate for age. Additional comments: Most of her larger sculptures were likely produced in less than 100 copies based upon research and all were hand painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Dimensions: 12.5 inches high. Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed, few survive. Provenance: Old German collection. About the artist: The bold folk art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures and unique wall and garden works of art inspired by nature and possibly the local zoo at Karlsruhe. Owls and family concepts were a particular specialty. During this time she created designs for building and garden ceramics, vessels and small sculptures. Since 1964, the sculptress worked as a freelance artist in her own studio in Karlsruhe-Durlach. The artist designed important works in the field of building ceramics, including wall designs in mosaic, in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Schwäbisch Gmünd and Göppingen. Of particular note, she created enormous scale owl sculptures for the palace gardens in Karlsruhe in 1967 (see photo). In 1962, Eva Fritz-Lindner was awarded the silver medal at the Prague International Ceramic Exhibition. The artists' ceramics are owned and located in the Hetjens-Museum Düsseldorf, in the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
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Swiss Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint, amazing patina, also retains original fabric wrap. (outfit).
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African Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, 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...
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Chinese Qing 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paint

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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...
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Austrian Black Forest 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork...
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South African Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Cotton, Wood, Fabric

20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a pair of vibrantly painted wooden flamingo floor sculptures, each with a fish in mouth. One is signed "MW" on the underside. Painted in pink and lilac respectively and both with painted details to resemble feathers. Each flamingo is holding a fish in its beak. Both fish have been painted in contrasting colors to those of the flamingos. The gold painted beaks and legs add an additional element of whimsy to these carved sculptures. They are life size and will be sure to draw attention and likely a smile. They would look great on the deck of a seaside home, as a welcoming pair by a front door, in a child's bedroom or even as a bathroom accent. Please Note: To reduce the cost of shipping, each will be professionally packed by a specialist service in advance of UPS shipping. This is significantly less expensive than white glove shipping. Dimensions: 46"h x 7"w x 10"d Condition: Good/Fair, one with repair to red feathers on top...
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Leather, Wood

Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Located in Cantù, IT
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
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Baroque Revival Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
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Malian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP A Statue of Saint Martín
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP A Statue of Saint Martín de Porres Velázquez OP was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order who was beatified in 1837 by Pope G...
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Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Pair Theatrical Middle Eastern Child Size Figures W/Gold Costumes Turban Torches
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable pair of child sized figures in ornate Middle Eastern style costumes including torches, turbans, boots and a shawl. I don't know where they came from but they look...
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American 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Resin

Artist Made Large Plaster Medusa Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-734 artist hand made one of a kind plaster Medusa.
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Brutalist Sculpture of a Knight with Sword
Located in New York, NY
Impressive freestanding sculpture of a Knight with his sword drawn. The figure is constructed of various bits of metal, screws, washers, gears etc which at fist glance appear to be r...
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American Brutalist 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The elaborate head dress is emblematic of the women’s pride and beauty. These pieces are...
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African Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Baby Seat or Walker from Spain, Wooden Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Called a ¨Taca-taca" in Spanish, this handmade combination baby seat and walker from the early part of the 20th century is a fine example of rustic ingenuity and craftsmanship. Much ...
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Spanish Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue
Located in Washington, DC
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.
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Congolese Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency piece. Old very encrusted surface. Areas of red and other pigments. Wonderful heart shaped...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Organic Material

Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of early 20th century Folk Art is all original paint and carved from one piece of wood. The weight is heavy and would make a great doorstop in the kitchen.
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American Country 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

A Good Slightly Weathered Large Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Slightly Weathered Large Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust, it has been on display outdoors so has a slightly weathered appearance, a piece with good presence The S...
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Classical Greek Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Cement

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bush Plane Model on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and charming early 20th century American bush plane model constructed with painted canvas stretched over a wooden skeleton, and mounted on a custom steel mount.
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American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Canvas, Wood

Conical Hat Mornington Island, Queensland Australia Woven Fiber on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century woven fiber and palm leaf conical hat with two vertical painted stripes on the front, from Mornigton Island, Queensland, Austral...
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Australian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Organic Material

Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, circa 1970.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, brazed gold metal with two patinas, circa 1970, France. Height 111 cm, diameter 28 cm.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Amazing Hand Carved Log Vase -Mango Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved out mango wood log and in fine condition.The bottom is signed by the artist : CR -MANGO WOOD in fine condition.The patina is amazing.
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American Adirondack Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Hand Wood Carved, Bone Inlay Foo Dogs, circa Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 3 mid-20th century mask were sed on the island of Madura for ceremonial purposes. The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features...
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Indonesian Other 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste position. Wonderful open form figure with hands in front of chest and great profile. Thes...
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Nepalese Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Bronze Matchbook Sculpture, 1996 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, patina'ed bronze statue of a matchbook, signed by artist and dated 1996. Tremendously heavy at approximately 50 pounds. Gorgeous silhouettes throughout and a lovely organic...
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American 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique carved drinking horn from the 19th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good orginal condition
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Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

20th Century, Gio Ponti Lino Sabattini Sculpture Horse in Silver Metal End '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Statue in silver metal designed by the Maestro Gio Ponti and produced for Lino Sabattini since the end of '70s. The sculpture is in silver metal and represents a horse. This example ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Silver

Early 1900 Terracotta Sculpture of Fighting Panthers on a Marble Base by Fagotto
By A. Fagotto
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking sculpture of two ferociously fighting big cats. This stunning sculpture does not depict two panthers in a playful fight, these two are in it to win it. This is a perfect ex...
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European Art Deco 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown Japanese metalsmith is a knockout from every angle. It measure 9 inches high by 9 i...
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Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Nude Female Holding a Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved Art Deco sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done in a softwood and depicts a stylized recling nude female holding a basket high above her head. The sculpture is mounted on a stepped base with painted inset accent squares. This could be a depiction of a woman giving...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Japanese Folk Art Carved Gilt Wood Theater Facial Mask on Brass Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-342,Japanese Folk Art carved gilt wood mask on brass base.
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Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
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French Country Antique 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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