Handcarved nephrite jade frog
Located in บางรัก, TH
Handcarved nephrite frog, green jade gemstone frog sku10089 Size: 40х35х20 mm Origin: Russia, Hakasia
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures
Jade
Handcarved nephrite jade frog
Located in บางรัก, TH
Handcarved nephrite frog, green jade gemstone frog sku10089 Size: 40х35х20 mm Origin: Russia, Hakasia
Jade
Early Fabergé Tiger’s Eye Cat, Diamond Collar, Sapphire Eyes, c.1880
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
A rare and early animal study attributed to Peter Carl Fabergé, dating to circa 1880—created at the very beginning of the period when Fabergé first introduced his celebrated series o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pair of Hand-Carved East Asian Wooden Bird Sculptures, Wabi-Sabi Folk Art Object
Located in Chesterland, OH
A poetic pair of hand-carved wooden bird sculptures displaying remarkable warmth, character, and finely detailed feather carving. Likely created in East Asia, possibly Japan or China...
Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 18th to early 19th Century
Located in Chesterland, OH
This exceptional snuff bottle exemplifies the refined lapidary art of Qing dynasty China, dating to the late 18th – early 19th century (circa 1780–1850). Carved from a single monolit...
Ruby
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
An exquisite Imperial Russian silver miniature hippopotamus by Fabergé workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, circa 1908. This charming yet substantial figure is finely cast i...
Ruby, Silver
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Dog Figurine with Ruby Eyes, 1887-1908
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a charming antique silver dog (possibly a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one o...
Ruby, Silver
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine, 19th Century Qing
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection & Prosperity This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled p...
Jade
Miniature Sterling Silver Elephant Pin Cushion
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: Sterling Silver Weight: 32.7 grams Dimensions: 50.2mm x 33.9mm x 18mm Cute antique pin cushion crafted in sterling silver. This piece is from circa 1890's.
Sterling Silver
Handcarved charoite cat
Located in บางรัก, TH
Handcarved charoite cat, gemsotne collectible cat sku533 Size: 75х21х28 mm Origin: Yakutia (Siberia), Russia Charoite, a rare and striking purple mineral found only in Siberia, is o...
Charoite
1923 Rosenthal Ariadne A.Caasmann Porcelain Figure Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
A Rosenthal figurine of Ariadne - daughter of King Minos of Crete from Greek Mythology. Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she helped Theseus overcome the Minotaur and save the potential sacrificial victims. In other stories, she became the bride of the god Dionysus, with the question of her being mortal or a goddess varying in those accounts Beautiful over - glaze hand painted figurine of a nude in natural tones arranging a wreath of flowers on her head, gilded. Modelled by Albert Caasmann...
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a cute antique silver piggy with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created most of the elegant and funny silver animal figurines for the House of Fabergé. These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles. His earliest works date back to 1890. Some of Rappoport’s creations are held in the Kremlin Armory and the Hermitage Museum. His figurines are renowned for their intricate detailing, while Fabergé’s works stand out for their exceptional realism—though the firm was not the first to craft silver animal figures...
Ruby, Silver
Antique Spanish Sterling Silver Fish Table figure Flex Body Green Eyes /39gr
Located in SE
1920s- 1930s Spanish Sterling Silver Flexible or Bending Fish with Green Glass eyes. This Fish is a remarkable table decoration with incredibly flexible body. All parts are intricat...
Sterling Silver
Lorenzo Quinn “Time Flies” Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, Edition 118/125
Located in Poole, GB
A bronze sculpture titled Time Flies by Lorenzo Quinn, depicting a suspended human figure enclosed within an hourglass form, raised on a black marble base. This evocative compositio...
Bronze
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Boar with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a cute antique silver boar with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created mo...
Ruby, Silver
"YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK", A. Zimmermann
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
Gemstone sculpture / Object d`art: "YOUNG GRIZZLY BEAR LYING ON A ROCK" This sculpture is a single piece carved of Brazilian Smokeyquarz (2.958 gr.) and set with blue sapphire eyes. 2009. "The high polished base lets the light in and brings the carving to life. " size: 102 mm wide, 89mm deep, 133mm high weight: 1.142 gr. Artist: Alfred Zimmermann (Idar-Oberstein, Germany) Carving Is A Passion Following in the Idar-Oberstein tradition, master carver, Alfred Zimmermann, has developed and perfected his own art over the past fifty years. Since his school days, drawing had always been a favorite passion of Zimmermann and it formed the base for his gem-carving career. He began that career working for the well-known and traditional gem-carving family, Dreher. Innovative carving techniques and experience over five generations has made Dreher one of the leading animal gemstone...
Sapphire, Quartz
A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.
Carnelian, Silver, Gold
Vintage Wedding Bell Proposal Bell 14 karat Yellow Gold Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collectors item Vintage Wedding / Charm Bell open to see the two married miniature couple holding a diamond diamonds also on the outside all made from 14k yellow gold circa 1940's pr...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Man In The Moon Rattle with Monogram #22931
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Man In The Moon Rattle with Monogram Monogram appears to be ALB An authentic Tiffany round baby rattle featuring the man in the moon face. Tiffany box ...
Sterling Silver
1784 Antique Royal Imperial Vienna Sorgenthal White Cat porcelain figure
Located in SE
Very rare Antique hard paste porcelain figure of a Cat made at the Royal Porcelain factory of Vienna in 1784 , Sorgenthal period (1784 - 1805). Detailed Overglaze hand - painted deco...
Fabergé Agate Angel Fish Figurine, Gold & Silver, Circa 1950
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Fabergé Angel Fish Figurine – A Symbol of Fortune and Elegance Like a shimmering dream captured in stone, this exquisite Fabergé sculpture depicts a...
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Green Parrot Bird Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Lovebird Cold Painted Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE BERGMAN AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A GREEN PARROT OR LOVEBIRD. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Br...
Bronze
Hand-Carved Type-A Myanmar Jadeite Jade Thumb Ring Statue, Year of the Dog Symbo
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing a stunning jade thumb ring/statue, hand-carved from 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. This piece is carved i...
Jade
Swan Sky Monumental Silver, Lapis Lazuli and Enamel Set- Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This monumental Imperial style luxury table garniture the "Swan Sky" is an extraordinary handcrafted ensemble created from mirror polished 925 sterling silver, with elements formed i...
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 24k Gold, Silver
“Dance of the Sturgeons” Silver and Crystal Caviar Server-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This exceptional 925 sterling silver caviar server, titled “Dance of the Sturgeons,” is a sculptural table object created in the classical tradition, combining functional refinement ...
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Modernist Stainless Polished Finish Steel Brooch Pin American Jose De Riviera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stainless steel brooch. By the American Modernist Jose De Rivera. In a stylized "S" curved shape with a highly polished front and hammered finish to...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...
Jade
Silver Fabergé-Style Chess “Napoleon I vs. Alexander I”-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
“Napoleon vs. Alexander I” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum level collectible, created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit and tradition of the...
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz, Silver, Enamel, 24k Gold, Ver...
Silver Fabergé Style Chess Napoleon & the Campaign of 1812”-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
“Napoleon I and the Campaign of 1812 vs. Alexander I”. This monumental chess set, dedicated to the military genius of Napoleon Bonaparte and the pivotal events of 1812, stands as an...
Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 24k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Royal Bouquet Candlestick Pair 18K Gold, Agate, Diamonds- Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This pair of “Royal Bouquet” Imperial candlesticks is offered as an individual commission from the Royal Bouquet monumental garniture and may be acquired independently or together wi...
Blue Sapphire, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, Silver, 18k Gold
Attilio Codognato Signed 800 Silver & Red Coral Holly Tree Objet d'Art, Ca. 1990
By Attilio Codognato
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable vintage decorative sculpture in the tradition of the Italian albero in vaso — a naturalistic tree rendered entirely in silver and set within a formal cachepot, Circa 199...
Coral, Silver
Royal Guardian Lions Sterling Silver Torah Shield for Sefer Torah
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This handcrafted Torah shield, titled "Guardian Lions" is executed in sterling silver with a softly oxidized and tarnished finish that enhances the depth and sculptural richness of t...
Sterling Silver
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats. 92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats. 130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats. 2 sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
Chaumet snake sapphire hairpin in 18k gold and horn, unsigned, animal jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
Chaumet snake sapphire hairpin in 18 karats gold. This Chaumet hairpin features a serpent motif coiling around the top. The serpent is crafted in gold, its head adorned with two rose...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pug French Bulldog Puppy Dog Cart Candy Container Germany Antique 1910 Christmas
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A PUG OR FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPY DOG PULLING A WONDERFUL WOODEN CART. WITH GLASS EYES - SO ADOR...
Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
Located in Firenze, IT
Copernican-type planetary globe in cardboard and engraved paper mounted on a blackened wooden stand. France, circa 1810. H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres...
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Imperial Russian Silver Fish Fabergé, Workmaster Julius Rappoport St. Petersburg, 1908 A rare Imperial Russian silver fish produced by the House of Fabergé and executed by the distinguished workmaster Julius Rappoport, one of the firm’s principal masters responsible for its celebrated silver animal studies. This sculptural figure is finely cast and chased, displaying strong modeling and precise surface articulation. The stylized yet expressive head and compact proportions are characteristic of Rappoport’s animal figures created during the height of Fabergé’s Imperial production. The eyes are set with natural rubies, intact and original. The underside bears a complete and clearly struck set of Imperial Russian hallmarks: • Double-headed eagle (Imperial warrant) • “α” — St. Petersburg Assay Office • Female head facing right — 1908 date mark • 88 silver standard • “Фаберже” in Cyrillic • “I.P.” — maker’s mark for Julius Rappoport The presence of full assay and maker’s marks firmly places the piece in St. Petersburg in 1908, during the mature Imperial period of the firm. Dimensions: Length: 45 mm Width: 27.3 mm Height: 26.5 mm Weight: 18.8 grams Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Hallmarks remain sharp and fully legible. Works by Julius Rappoport are represented in major museum collections, including the Kremlin Armory and the State Hermitage Museum. Imperial Fabergé silver animal figures...
Ruby, Silver
2.70 Kg Hand-Carved Amazonite Ganesha Idol Statue Spiritual Hindu Sculpture
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
2.70 Kg Hand-Carved Amazonite Ganesha Idol Statue Spiritual Hindu Sculpture. Radiating vibrant energy and intricate craftsmanship, this Lord Ganesha idol is hand-carved from natura...
Amazonite
Tiara Handmade Steel & Hessonite Garnet, Natural Quartz Crystals, USA
Located in Northampton, MA
An entirely hand-wrought tiara of striking originality and regal presence, forged from Ohio steel—not stainless, but true steel with substance and strength. Every element has been meticulously shaped by hand: the thick wire frame has been twisted and curved to hold a constellation of twelve hessonite garnet crystals and fifteen natural quartz beads. The garnets—each approximately 7–8 mm—glow in warm cinnamon tones, their inner fire recalling the famed “cinnamon stone” treasured in antique Georgian jewelry...
Crystal, Garnet, Quartz, Hessonite, Steel
Antique Russian Silver Elephant Figurine with Ruby Eyes, Silver Perfume Bottle
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an extremely unusual Imperial Russian silver perfume bottle, crafted in the form of an elephant figurine, a truly exceptional find for collectors of late 19th-century Russian...
Ruby, Silver
Royal Bouquet 18K Gold Tray & Six Goblets Agate, Hot Enamel-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This “Royal Bouquet” tray and six goblets ensemble is offered as an individual commission from the Royal Bouquet monumental garniture and may be acquired independently or together wi...
Blue Topaz, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, Enamel, 18k Gold
True Mutton Fat White Jade Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Carved by Master 于士榮.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This master piece is certified by 2 laboratories. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver. Look at the carving of this beautiful lady. it is out of this world. The lines, the proportions and the depth of field is amazing. It also has superb "hand feel". Master 于士榮 is well know and famous in the carving and art community. You can google his name to see some if his works and the many international awards that he has won. (Sorry it is only in Chinese) The rarity of this is of two factors. One is finding the material to carve. Mutton Fat white jade...
Jade
Cat Kitten on Spool of Thread Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A CAT OR KITTEN ON A SPOOL OF THREAD. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted ...
Bronze
Royal Bouquet Decorative Bowl Plique-à-Jour Enamel -Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This sculptural decorative bowl is part of the monumental “Royal Bouquet” garniture, a work of contemporary atelier craftsmanship inspired by the traditions of Imperial European deco...
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Gemstone Fine Art Sculptured Clock, Aquamarine Sapphire Carvings Diamond
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
A Neoclassical Fine Art Sculptured Clock of Aquamarine Gemstone Carvings, Diamonds, Sapphires, 18kt Gold and Sterling Silver. Idar Oberstein - G...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Blue Sapphire,...
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Hercules" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, ma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$3,670 / item
The Exquisite Charizard In 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Macau, MO
This exquisite "24K Pure Gold 999.0 Pokémon Charizard Sculpture" is crafted from premium AU999.0 gold (99.9% purity), dynamically capturing Charizard's majestic winged-roaring postur...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
WMF Silverplate Dachshund Dog Figure Monumental 14 Inch Rare Circa 1880
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE WMF SILVER PLATE DACHSHUND DOG FIGURE IN A MONUMENTAL SIZE OF 14 INCHES LONG AND 7 INCHES TALL AND 3.5 INCHES DEEP, AND DATING TO CIRCA 1900. THE DACHSHUND IS A MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE AND IS EXTREMELY RARE. IT IS MADE BY THE ESTEEMED GERMAN COMPANY WMF. THE EXPRESSION ON THE FACE IS EXTRAORDINARY. THE MODELING IS MAGNIFICENT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST QUALITY ANTIQUE DOG FIGURES...
Silver Plate
1989 Theo Fabergé Picture Frames Olga, Maria and Tatiana #131 of 250 Worldwide
Located in Miami, FL
1989 Theo Fabergé Picture Frames Olga, Maria and Tatiana #131 of 250 Worldwide The collection of these picture frames is named after the 5 children of Tsar Nicholas II, the guilloch...
Stainless Steel
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified, a pair of natural, carved Coral Pipes
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, pair of Coral Pipes. The first pipe, weighs a total of 105.99 grams. The pipe is reddish - orange in colour, is completely natural, without the pre...
Coral
Jade Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Vermeil Birds, Gemstone- Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This monumental decorative centerpiece bowl "Garden Of Songbirds" is handcrafted from richly polished natural green jade and adorned with sculptural ornamentation executed in 960 sil...
Citrine, Jade, Sapphire, 24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Ben Zion 925 Sterling Silver Sculpture – Wailing Wall on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful and finely executed Judaica art piece, this Ben Zion sterling silver sculpture captures the timeless reverence of the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), one of the most sacred...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rossella Ugolini 24k Gold-plated Rooster Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection handcrafted masterpiece from Italy: a playful and dynamic Rooster brooch, meticulously crafted in bronze and plated in luxurious 24k gold highlight...
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Sterling Silver Cell Mask Sculpture by Ayaka Nishi, USA
Located in Geneve, CH
Cell Mask in Sterling Silver by Ayaka Nishi Dimensions: W 10.1 x H 17.2 cm. Materials: Sterling silver. Inspired by the intricate structure of living cells, the Cell Mask transforms...
Sterling Silver
Certified True Mutton Fat River Jade Mythical Beast, Certified Nephrite Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This master piece is certified. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver. Look at th...
Jade
Antique Late 18th Century Cameo of a Follower of Dyonisos or Bacchus Hardstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hardstone cameo depicts a woman or men wearing a wreath of ivy. In Greek and Roman mythology the ivy wreath worn around head was the attribute of a followers of Dyonisos a...
Quartz, Silver
Miniature Dog Talisman Genuine Silver Gold Plated Dachshund with an Old Russian
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best sculpture technique and is embedded with a special magnet that attracts coins and energy. Silver figurines have individual numbers and are made in limited quantities. Very clever, extremely brave, and playful, a Dachshund will teach you to chase your dream and hit the jackpot whenever and wherever you are. Holding the replica of the ancient Russian coin...
Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver
$40,000Sale Price|57% Off
Rare Museum Quality Estate Authentic Dore Bronze Three Graces Malachite Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular and Outstanding RARE MUSEUM QUALITY AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN DORE BRONZE & MALACHITE TABLE. The Round Malachite Top with banded edge s...
Malachite, Gold, Bronze
White Bluebell Tea Set Nephrite Silver Enamel Konforti -Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This sculptural tea service, titled "White Bluebell Garden", is a complete artistic composition that unites function and ornament through the language of nature. The set consists of ...
Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Swan Sky Tray Silver, Vermeil Lapis Lazuli Centerpiece-Handcrafted To Order
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
This monumental "Swan Sky" Imperial tray is a made to order work of art, handcrafted individually for each client with an estimated production lead time of approximately 4 months fro...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 24k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Figurines and sculptures date back tens of thousands of years to the earliest human cultures. Some of the oldest examples portrayed or symbolized people and animals, such as the famed “Lion Man of Hohlenstein-Stadel” from the Upper Paleolithic era. Rituals may have been performed using these early sculptures and figurines in the belief that they embodied what they represented. Beginning in the 19th century, animal sculpture started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today.
Sculptures and figurines in our modern era are made from a variety of unique materials including gold and silver, and some are adorned with precious and semiprecious stones and more, from jade and opal to diamonds and sapphires. The meaning and use of these artworks have evolved over time, but they remain important cultural objects across the world.
While in the past figurines and sculptures regularly had cultural or historical significance, others were abstract or purely decorative. Many people now display them in cabinets or on shelves in their homes to express their personality and interests, just as they do other decorative objects and collectibles.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of exquisite figurines and sculptures by leading artists and creators such as Salvador Dalí, MOISEIKIN and others.