1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter. This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table. Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...

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One of a kind, large and marvelous work of religious art. With thanks to one of our honorable Frater clients we have learned that this unique and marvelously hand carved wall sculpture is a carving depicting the famous apparition of Jesus to the 17th century French Visitation nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque. This probably is the scene in which He asks her to establish devotion to His Sacred Heart. We have never seen a sculpture of this subject matter and for us to have found one of this large size and of such quality more than made our day. Hand carved out of solid oak, both the details and the depth of this antique wall sculpture...

A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Ber...

Colen Hewer Cheshire sterling silver cigarette case.  

Presented is an original Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation bank check, signed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The check is dated March 1, 1954, payable to Iovanna lloyd Wright ...

The Haarlem taxidermists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren have recreated Audubon’s iconic flamingo especially for the ‘Vogelpracht’ exhibition at Teylers Museum. As an artist, John James Audubon is one of the sources of inspiration for their own work. Birds in this work are an American flamingo. A Grey headed swamphen that is mainly a blue-ish green. And an elegant Giant wood rail. Plus the tail of a Ring necked...

First edition, published by Rizzoli, 1984 ‘Research, Experiences, Result, Failures and Successes of New Design’ Founded in 1981 by designer Ettore Sottsass, the Italy-based Mem...

Furniture Designed by Architects by Marian Page. Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1980. Stated first printing softcover. 224 page paperback with many illustrations. The book wa...

Gerrit Rietveld (1888 - 1964) was a Dutch designer and architect. This booklet gives an interesting insight of his life and struggles he had as an architect. The text is in Dutch,...

Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman Austrian, circa 1900 Measures: Height 46cm, width 39cm, depth 28cm Demonstr...

20th century Italian sterling silver volkswagen beetle typ1 model car 1945 circa. Volkswagen Beetle model car in sterling silver. The bodywork of the beet...