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Period: Mid-20th Century
1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A plaster design study attributed to an artist designer at the Hill Auto Body Metal company based in Cincinnati Ohio . The company specialized in streamline equipment for airplanes and would periodically go into the automotive field with race cars and streamline bodies . This study may be based on the 1932 rear engined teardrop car called the Arrow Plane for customer Lyman Voelpel a wealthy Chicagoan and may have served as inspiration for six McQuay-Norris Cars built during that period and into 1934. The bodies were aluminum over a steel and wooden frame work and has Ford under pinning's including suspension , brakes and V8 engines...
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American Streamlined Moderne Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating fr...
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Javanese Tribal Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Handcrafted Raj Vintage Cotton Embroidered Decorative Camel, India, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large handcrafted Raj vintage cotton embroidered decorative camel, India, 1960's.
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Indian Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Mirror, Beads

Vintage Bronx Toy Factory Copper and Screw Eyes Iron Doll Mold Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bronx toy factory industrial doll head mold. Awesome screw eyes. Fantastic patina and layered surface from exposure to various chemicals and high heat during the manufacturin...
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American Steampunk Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper, Iron

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly, a wonderful piece. We gravitated towards it upon first sight. Very well done, beautiful detail and coloring. Quite unusual and rare in this pose. Very well preserved. We have ...
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Thai Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Original Vintage Curtis Jere Ship Boat Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed original Curtis Jere large wall sculpture. Incredible piece full of detail. In classic Jere style, this art piece encapsulates...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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 Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll. Signed
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Lignum Vitae Turned Lemon Squeezer, from the Carter Burden Jr. Collection
Located in New York, NY
A turned lemon squeezer, crafted off a single block of Lignum Vitae wood, from the Carter Burden Jr. personal collection. Carter Burden Jr., (1941-1996), New York famous philanth...
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American Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop C1948
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of cast iron bulldog doorstops with old repaints. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, no damage or bad repairs. Chips to ...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Wood Carved Store Display Trade Sign Artist Paint Brushes Original Paint
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic hand carved giant wood artist paintbrushes. All original multi colored paint surface. Completely wood carved. Perhaps part of a retail w...
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American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Richard Rohac, Car with Lantern, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Richard rohac, rare car with lantern, thermometer, 1950, good condition.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Signed Bronze Ballerina by Italian Sculptor Sergio Benvenuto, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bronze Ballerina signed Sergio Benvenuto. A finely sculpted bronze as only Benvenuto can. Here he shines his favorite subject matter, The Ballerina. She stands poised and con...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture Signed Modernist in Wood, Metal and Plaster
Located in Lyon, FR
Very original French sculpture, small proportions, made with a technique of assembly of wood and white lacquered metal the whole coated with plaster in a modernist style. Unknown art...
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French Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

1930s Folk Art, Wood and Metal Airplane / Fan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Folk Art, wood and metal airplane / fan... amazing design, working motorized fan blade, hand build and hand painted.
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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 Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Brutalist Metal Folk Art Roman Chariot Horse & Rider Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial folk art sculpture is unsigned from what we've been able to determine, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1970 in a Brutalist style. The sculpture depicts an Ancient Roman horse...
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American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Bust of a Young Man Sculpture, Alabaster, Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Bust of a young man sculpture, alabaster, unsigned, on a brass base. Measures: 13.5" H x 9" W.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Alabaster

Glazed Terracotta Vase, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This vase is made of glazed terracotta. African work. Circa 1950.
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French Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved Folk Art witch weathervane found in the northeast. Very nicely carved thick Folk Art weathervane with layers of heavy original paint surf...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Totem Pole, "Shark Mother" Northwest Coast Carved Wood by Duane Pasco
By Duane Pasco
Located in Denver, CO
Totem Pole, carved wood, titled Shark Mother by Duane Pasco, vintage Northwest Coast art, circa 1965-1975. The design echoes a traditional Northwest Coast House Post, imagery includes a stylized Dogfish Shark (Squalidae) with a fetus in the womb - this alludes to the traditional Dogfish totem and the continuity of it's clan. Measure: 8' height. Duane Pasco grew up in Alaska and Seattle, Washington. He began carving Northwest Coast Native...
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American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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 Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood from Musician Monks 20th Century, Rare, Unique, Rarity, Good or
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand carved wood of monks 20th century, rare, unique, rarity, good original condition.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Mother and Child Statue
Located in Redding, CT
Hand carved wooden mother and child statue. Or Madonna and child. Mid Century modernist in style. Nice rich wood patina with intricate craftsme...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Copper Painting by Germain Rotsaert, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century artwork by Belgian artist Germain Rotsaert who uses melted copper and painted it to create colourfoul graphical works. Signed bottom...
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Belgian Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Hand Carved Wooden Figurative Sculpture of a Professor with Books
Located in Barntrup, DE
A masterfully carved wooden sculpture of a professor with books sitting on a chair. Beautifully made in details, this adorable sculpture will decorate any room - office, library, liv...
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German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wooden Native American Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complementary pair of male and female Native American, wooden busts by Jose Pinal, made in Mexico. One form highlights a more subdued disposition with lon...
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Mexican Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Black Abstract Sculpture Wood Johnny Mattsson, Midcentury, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed by the famous wooden sculptor Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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 Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

"Tanko" a Bronze Resting Cat by Barbara Beretich
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Entitled "Tanko", this is a beautiful and sleek bronze cat sculpture by Barbara Beretich(1936-2018). This lounging cat is displayed while grooming itself with its curvy tail wrapping around it's body and legs. Beretich's unique use of patina accentuates the subtle presentation of movement. We currently have 2 of these, same mold and patina. On a chair, sofa or on its own, this sculpture sits elegantly wherever it is placed. This is a lost wax cast and the piece is from her home gallery as seen in picture #6. During her younger years in California, Beretich's family raised multiple animals including hogs, cows, sheep and horses. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a BA in art. The following year Beretich spent time in Europe where she met and became lifelong friends with French artist, Francoise Gilot. Ater Europe, she moved to Claremont CA...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco era bronze statue of a lion with a great marble base of three tones inlaid in geometric shapes. The lion is powerfully rendered, its expression and musculature well defined. Throughout history, the Lion has been known as the “king of the jungle” but has also served as symbol of protection for a home or public building. The task of scaring off the “demons” and keeping away intruders is the reason you can find sculptures of lions guarding structures from the ancient Ishtar Gates...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Outsider Art Hand-Carved "Shotgun Wedding" Tableau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude hand-carved and painted wedding party figures (bride, groom, officiant - likely a preacher, and witness - presumably the father of the bride)...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Paint

Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3500ab hand carved Indonesian figural sculptures set in giltwood frames with black velvet background.
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Indonesian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Modern Abstract Welded Cut Steel Garden Sculpture, Brutalist Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract welded steel garden sculpture, Brutalist Design, very well executed, wonderful original patina, handmade steel sculpture,, Been living in a garden of prominent Buffal...
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cut Steel

Huge Terrace Garden Sculpture by Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind round monumental Terrace stone -Terrassenstein- garden sculpture created, hand made, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Handcrafted an...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare, this is a good quality bust, it is made in plaster and has a good pati...
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Beaux Arts Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Industrial Oversized Aluminum Vent Propeller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, aluminum, vent propeller is a wonderful, repurposed, industrial sculpture or architectural element.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Set of Eighteen Blanc de Chine Enameled Ceramic Arhats or Luohan Buddhas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of eighteen Blanc de Chine Style Enameled - Glazed Ceramic Arhat, also known as Luohans, the disciples of Buddha, each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng. The Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted in Mahayana Buddhism as the original followers of Gautama Buddha (arhat) who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path...
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Chinese Tibetan Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Lucien Gibert Bronze Statue 'The Archer' French Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Master sculptor Lucien Gilbert with his famous “The Archer” sculpture embraces the finest in French bronze detailing of the period. The size, quality...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Unique Abstract Crucifix Sculpture Formed from 15th Century Nails
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and unique hand crafted English abstract sculptural crucifix made from 15th century hand wrought iron nails recovered during the restoration of an ancient East...
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Folk Art Sculpture Group Of Drunk Swedes At Bar Scene
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Folk Art wood carving of a group of drunk Swedes at a bar scene with fish and alcohol fermentation.
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Swedish Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Pair of German Hand Carved Wood Figurative Sculptures of Two Boys Musicians
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable pair of hand carved wooden figurines of two boys playing the whistle, Germany, the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: H...
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German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully fun...
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Indian Other Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Metal Brutalist Stylized Figurative Sculpture Marked "Ann"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large metal mid-century sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1965 in a Brutalist style. The sculpture is done entirely of scrap metal...
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Canadian Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large French Wicker Rooster, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French wicker rooster, Circa 1950. Measures: Height / 19 inches. Lenght / 23 inches.
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French Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Cast Iron Chicken Boot Scraper
Located in New York, NY
A truly adorable mid-century cast iron boot scraper in the form of a little chick. This one looks great and will bring a smile to your face.
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American Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Cutis Jeré Brutalist Brass Sailboat Sculpture, 1977
Located in Nantucket, MA
Signed and dated Curtis Jeré (Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fells) brass sailboat wall sculpture dated 1977. Complete with the second boat in the distance as...
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North American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Marcel Marti Bronze Abstract Totem Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Superb Marcel Marti (1925–2010) attributed abstract patinated bronze sculpture that is unique from every angle. This is a striking postwar piece of art fr...
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Spanish Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Custom Made Carved Mahogany Urn Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, highly unique table lamp, including double cluster sockets on long brass stems (two pull chains included), above urn form, carved mahogany wood body, with gadrooned detail...
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American George III Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. Signed and dated by Ayers on the base. Ayers ...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bronze Statue of Man Pulling Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco bronze sculpture of a man gripping a rope and pulling a row boat ashore, It is a strong and unusual image, in contrast to the many images of men throwing spears or bendin...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist VW Beetle Metal Sculpture by Antonio Fortanel, Mexico, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage brutalist VW Beetle Sculpture by Metalsmith Antonio Fortanel. (The most rare and desirable of his pieces). Early piece. Mexico City, ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Carved Wood Early 20th Century Monkey Figure
Located in London, GB
Carved early 20th century monkey figure We are proud to offer a quirky unique hand carved figure of a seated monkey. Originates from India in the early ...
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Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Concrete Dachshund Dog with Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool painted surface concrete dog door stop or garden ornament. The condition is very good.
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American Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Staffordshire Spaniels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Elephant Sculpture on Marble Styled Base
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco elephant sculpture on marble stylized base. Spelter metal with ivoroid ( synthetic) tusks, in the lucky position of going upward. This is a great piece, showing style and mo...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage ANRI Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Sculpture "The Lumberjack" by Duquet
By ANRI
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art hand carved and polychrome painted sculpture is signed with the maker's label of the ANRI group of cavers from Italy and done in circa 1960. This carving was bought from a private estate with another one of one entitled "Old Habitant", which has the identical script on the front and back, but posted separately. These carvings were done by the master carvers of the ANRI factory who worked from a model, usually unique to them, but this one shows it is an example of a work done by the Master Quebec wood...
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Italian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

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