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Figurines and Sculptures For Sale
Monkey Skull (Heart Intervention, AS)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Monkey Skull in brass. It is a striking and intriguing piece of art, capturing the essence of the majestic skull in a unique and captivating form. Brass substrate is electroplated wi...
Category
2010s Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Museum Quality Henri Louis Levasseur Female Bronze Maiden
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is An Outstanding 19th Century Bronze sculpture showcasing a Standing female showcasing a Beautiful Bronze Woman with one arm raised and one the other hand holding...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Important New York Estate English Silver White Jade Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Lovely Museum Quality Large and very elaborately openwork carved in an Exceptional even White Stone. Beautifully carved as a standing figure o...
Category
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Silver
Rare Important Grand New York City Large Estate Murano Chunk Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Italian Murano Chunk Glass Lamp. Lamp Features Gorgeous Stones with Green, Blue, Yellow, and Whit...
Category
20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Gold, Bronze
Gorgeous Rare Pair Maitland Smith Bronze Mother of Pearl Life Size Parrot Birds
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering are a Rare Pair of Large Original Maitland Smith Impressive Cast Bronze and Patinated Parrots resting on Tree Stumps, their wing and tail feathers...
Category
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful 18th C Thomas Hawley European Gilt Bronze & White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent 18th Century English Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock. Clock is Beautifully Comprised with a Bird Form Finial over the Circular dial with Arabic Numerals, flanked by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Antique Russian Bronze of a Boy Horse Group Evgeni Lanceray
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful and Rare Original 19th Century Russian Bronze Sculpture by Evgeni Lanceray, Cast bronze figural group. Bronze Showcases a young bo...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Important Estate Gorgeous French Gilt Gold Bronze Black Starr Frost Clock
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Rare Important Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock Set, Black Starr & Frost of New York, circular whit...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Beautiful Original 19th Century Italian Marble Sculpture Lamp Ferdinando Vichi
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is a Museum Quality Original Beautiful Italian White Marble and Alabaster Lamp Sculpture of a Figural Nude Woman Sitting on a Rock by Artist Ferdinando Vichi (1875...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Natural Carved Emerald Cts 106.02 Lady Holding Makta
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The "Emerald Carving Lady," weighing 106.02 carats and standing at 2.2 inches, beautifully embodies the spirit of an Indian village lady.
This exquisite carving symbolizes the age-...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Emerald
Important Rare Large Museum Quality 19th C Alabaster Young Woman with Jug Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is An Outstanding Rare Important Fine Impressive 19th Century Estate Marble and Alabaster Figure of a Beautiful Gorgeous Young Woman Holding a Wate...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Rare Original Massive Large Handpainted Hungarian Herend Porcelain Duck Grouping
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering this Large Outstanding Monumental Signed Original Handpainted Herend Duck Grouping Showcasing 2 Large Ducks. Beautifully done and stamped on bottom...
Category
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Rare Museum Quality Natural Carved White Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Guanyin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Lovely Museum Quality Large and very elaborately openwork carved in an Exceptional even White Stone. Beautifully carved as a standing figure o...
Category
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Bronze Mantle Cherub 3 Pc Clock Set, circular white enamel dial with Floral Wreaths and Numbers enc...
Category
19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Original 19th Century Museum Quality Dresden Figural Couples Porcelain Group
Located in New York, NY
We are are offering this Large Outstanding Monumental Signed Original 19th Century Dresden Figural Group Showcasing 2 Couples. German porcelain figural court scene grouping, with blu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Rare Important Estate Genuine Bone Boat with 7 HAPPY G-ds with Cabochon Stones
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Large Spectacular Estate Hand Carved Cow Bone with the Seven Happy G-ds Aboard. Taken out of a Private Collecti...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Rare Museum Quality Natural Carved Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is a Rare Estate Museum Quality Large and very elaborately openwork carved, Hand Carved Green and Lavender Jadeite group, intricately carved as a c...
Category
20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Yellow Glass Mini Snuff Bottle Republic 20c IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted yellow glass mini snuff bottle with a translucent hardstone stopper. This wonderful little bottle is inside painted with a resting bird in a tree to...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
14K White Gold Antique Lorgnette Eye Glasses with Handle and 14K Larriate
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
19th Century Antique Victorian folding lorgnette eye glasses.
The lenses are encased in 14k white gold and is hand engraved. It has a handle and comes with a removable 14k white gol...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
48.02 ct Carved Natural Alexandrite Chameleon
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extraordinary 48.02 ct Alexandrite carving, meticulously shaped into the form of a chameleon. Alexandrite, known for its remarkable color-changing properties, holds a rich histori...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Alexandrite
Crystal Seagull Statue on Stainless Frame, Midcentury Daume France "La Mouette"
Located in Southbury, CT
This pristine Daume France "La Mouette" Crystal Seagull Statue is both pristine and rare. The signed "Daume France" crystal bird is suspended from a ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Figurines and Sculptures
Pair Dancing Monkeys Costumed Iron Figurine Candelabras Scully & Scully
Located in Southbury, CT
Originally sold by Scully & Scully, this is a fascinating and eccentric pair of substantial iron dancing monkey sculpture candelabras. The pair is composed of a lady monkey and a gen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artist Figurines and Sculptures
Brutalist Jade Statue Midcentury Figural Attrib. Mary Polon
Located in Southbury, CT
This powerful, absolutely stunning Midcentury nephrite jade statue has been attributed to the artist Mary Polon, known mostly for her paintings. The textu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle "Yong Shoutian" Republic IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, finely decorated with a continuous battle scene with mounted warriors in g...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Enameled White Glass Snuff Bottle Guyuexuan Mark 20c Republic
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese enameled "wood cutter and fisherman" milk white glass snuff bottle, finely painted with a wood cutter reading a book on one side, and a fis...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Art Deco 1800s Ruby Picture Pendant Art Decor
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Spectacular, Art Deco, pendant, depicting an encased, renaissance cameo of a Cupid baby and mother lying on a cloud in sky background.
This unique a...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Art Deco Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal in 18kt Gilded Silver with Carved Bust Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal.
Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808. This magnificent piece of art was conceived as a miniature sculpture mounted in a Louis XVI neoclassical style base. This base is crafted in 18 karats gold over silver with chiseled and incised decorations, supporting a magnificent extremely detailed carving of a women. The carved piece, depicts, the naked portrait bust of the classical Greek-Roman goddess of the flowers and nature Flora (Heba), facing forward and exhibiting her breasts, undressed and crowned with flowers, wheat and ivy.
Flora or Heba
She was the deity of the flowering plants, fertility, spring, and blossoming. Although she was a minor figure compared to other goddesses of the Roman empire, she was important as a fertility goddess. Flora was responsible for the abundance of the crops in spring, so her worship strengthened as this season approached. Her name derives from the Latin floris, which means flower, and her Greek counterpart was the nymph, Chloris. The Sabine King Titus Tatius introduced Flora into the Roman pantheon...
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Jade Pendant Pipa '琵琶' Stringed Instrument Kunlun Jade Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This wonderful and exceedingly rare contemporary, (new) pendant depicts a pipa, which is a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The pipa...
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Midcentury Modernist Freshwater Pearl Garnet Gold Owl
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six Campari hued garnet "buttons" descending vertically down its front; the crown of eight garnet...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Jade Carving of Iguana in Bluish Green Guatemalan Jadeite Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Winter will be here soon. Do you need a companion on your desk or beside your bed? This artfully and skillfully carved iguana may be the friend you need.
Most fine jadeite comes fr...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
1191 Carat Carved Emerald Pen Holder
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1191 Carat Carved Emerald Pen Holder:
An incredibly rare and fascinating piece, it is an antique carved emerald pen holder weighing an enormous 1191 cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Emerald
Early 20th Century Tigers Eye Pearl Emerald Yellow Gold Camel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Camels have been called the "ships of the desert" being able to glide for miles on harsh dry sand while drinking very little water and coming to symbolize the human attributes of bot...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 22k Gold
Radha Krishna God Aquamarine Figurine
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally stunning carving of the Hindu Gods Radha & Krishna in a rare Bi-Color Aquamarine with paint work as well. The figurine’s dimensions are 2” ...
Category
2010s Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Aquamarine
21.50 Carat Natural Ethiopian Opal Intense Orange Sapphire Jellyfish Ring
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
One of a Kind Statement Ring by American Artist-Designer Tom Castor features a Large, Solid, Natural Ethiopian Opal of 21.50 Carats. This Round, Dome cut Ge...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Opal, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Wine Glass 'Fox, Part of a Set of 12 Different Animals'
Located in Roma, IT
This fox glass is one of 12 exclusive Serra's sterling silver "stirrup glasses", (weight 360 gr ) models, date back to around the mid-1900s, and represent 12 animals that can be placed on the table to serve wine.
Our 12 glasses are now used to be added to other crystal glasses, maybe to serve a special wine!
In this difficult historical period for our health, drinking from silver glasses is really a great help: silver is rich in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that eradicate the bacteria and antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It can be used as a natural disinfectant of any liquid.
Silver is a natural immunity booster . Its nanoparticles create an immunomodulatory activity that gives you a healthy immune system.
Popular since the late 18th and 19th century, antique silver stirrup cups...
Category
2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wine Glass Elephant, One of a Set of 12 Different Animals
Located in Roma, IT
This elephant is one of 12 exclusive Serra's sterling silver "stirrup glasses", (weight 360 gr ) models date back to around the mid-1900s, and represent 12 animals that can be placed on the table to serve wine.
Our 12 glasses are now used to be added to other crystal glasses, maybe to serve a special wine!
In this difficult historical period for our health, drinking from silver glasses is really a great help: silver is rich in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that eradicate the bacteria and antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It can be used as a natural disinfectant of any liquid.
Silver is a natural immunity booster . Its nanoparticles create an immunomodulatory activity that gives you a healthy immune system.
Popular since the late 18th and 19th century, antique silver stirrup cups...
Category
2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Finely Cast Miniature Silver Equestrian Horse Racing Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very finely cast silver horse and jockey sculpture.
The horse and jockey are depicted at rest.
The sculpture is unmarked. We believe that the sil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Modern Style Enamel Sterling Silver "Piggy" Small Cufflinks
Located in Rome, IT
Modern Style Enamel Sterling Silver "Piggy" Cufflinks
Here there is a funny and stylish pair of piggy cufflinks handcrafted in sterling silver and enriched with enamel.
Perfect to gi...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of 800 Silver Miniatures Musical Instruments
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of 800 silver gilt miniatures of musical instruments standing on hard stone. Stamped 800 Milano, measures 2 1/2 inches tall, in good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Metal Seal with an Intaglio of Diana
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A seal of gilt metal with a lion on top and acanthus leaves. The oval carnelian seal is engraved with an intaglio with an image of Diana and a dear, 19th century.
weight: 39.36 g
h...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Mats Jonasson Tiger Crystal Sculpture Figural Paperweight Målerås Sweden Exoctic
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elevate your collection with this stunning Mats Jonasson lead crystal sculpture, a masterful piece of Swedish craftsmanship discovered in the charming town of Navacerrada, Spain.
Th...
Category
1970s Swedish Artisan Vintage Figurines and Sculptures
Antique 19th century Two Hard Stone Agate Cameos One Shell Cameos Unmounted
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A round Carnelian cameo depicts a laureate after an antique model. The three colour cameo shows a profile bust of a bearded man. This cameo has a diameter of 2 cm.
The small oval two...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Carnelian
Archaic Dark Jade Dragon Pendant
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic jade pendant features a symmetrical pattern with two chilong whose serpentine bodies form a heart.
On the top are two chilong heads, smiling and looking in opposite directions. The bodies of the chilong are detailed with intricate scales and cross-cross patterns.
During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty.
Among the accessories favored by nobility during the Han period were jade plaques. These flat, thin jade pieces often featured intricate carvings, including dragon and phoenix motifs. The term “鸡心佩” (jī xīn pèi) refers to a specific type of jade plaque with a shape resembling a chicken heart (hence the name). These plaques were considered auspicious and symbolized harmony and protection. An example of a Han jade...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Figurines and Sculptures
Carved Nephrite Horse Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a carved nephrite stone Chinese horse sculpture with a wooden stand. This standing horse is boldly carved in the style of the Tang dynasty. The wood stand is custom sized for the base of the horse.
Nouveau Boutique does not just have great collections of jewelry, we also carry vintage perfume bottles and fashion accessories. We never have multiple copies of anything. So, if you miss the current opportunity you may not get another chance to own the piece you love.
It usually takes us one day to ship out orders excepting weekends. We have 20 years online business and shipping experience.
We have quit different inventory for our physical store...
Category
1970s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Signed Bergmann Dachshund Dog Rare Austrian Vienna Bronze 6 Inches Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB SIGNED FRANZ BERGMANN ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A STANDING DACHSHUND DOG.
The Bergmann Dachshund is one of the finest cold painted Austrian Bronzes you wil...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Vintage Buccellati Italian Sterling Silver Lion Belt Buckle
Located in Fairfield, CT
This rare vintage Buccellati Italian Sterling Silver Lion Belt Buckle is a true collector's piece. Crafted in sterling silver, the buckle features an ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lustrous Black Tourmaline Free Standing Crystal On Albite From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan
Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 6.2 x D: 6 cm
Wt: 422 g
Specimen Type: Gorgeous lustrous Black Tourmaline free standing crystal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Tourmaline
Huge Double Terminated Topaz Crystal With Terminated Smoky Quartz From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan
Dim: H: 10.5 x W: 7.8 x D: 5.5 cm
Wt: 698 g
Specimen Type: Huge double terminated Topaz crystal with terminated Smoky...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Topaz, Quartz, Crystal
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Botryoidal Habit Forest Green Color Malachite Specimen From Congo
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Type Forest Green Malachite
Weight 2594 grams
Dimension H: 20 x W: 18 x D: 6 cm
Origin Star of Congo Mine, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Treatment None
This exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Heinz Erret Klosterberget hand painted rectangular wall relief
Located in London, GB
Heinz Erret (Swedish, 1920-2003), Heinz Erret Klosterberget hand painted rectangular wall relief with dark blue glaze and water lilies in genuine precious silver metal relief, signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobats w/ Rug
Located in Bellmore, NY
Introducing a whimsical masterpiece from Tiffany & Co., the Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobats with Rug. Crafted with precision and infused with a sense of playful charm, this ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Huge Oval Shape Pyrite Marcasite On Limonite Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Type Pyrite crystals on Limonite
Weight 2558 grams
Dimensions H: 20 x W: 15 x D: 4.5 cm
Origin Hazara Division, KPK Province, Pakistan
Treatment None
The Pyrite Marcasite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Marcasite, Pyrite
Cluster Of Pink Tourmaline On Lepidolite With Microlite From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Type Tourmaline on Lepidolite with Microlite
Weight 377 grams
Dimensions H: 14.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 6.5 cm
Origin Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Treatment None
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Tourmaline
Cluster Of Light Blue Tourmaline Crystals With White Albite From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Type Tourmaline Cluster
Weight 47 grams
Dimensions H: 3.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 4.5 cm
Origin Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan
Treatment None
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Tourmaline
Colorful Cluster Of Tourmaline Crystals On Albite Matrix From Afghanistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specimen Name Tourmaline Crystal on Albite matrix
Weight 305 grams
Dimension H: 9.5 x W: 6.7 x D: 6.3 cm
Treatment None
Origin Paprook Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
The vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Tourmaline
Vintage and Antique Figurines and Sculptures
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.
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