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Artist Modern Sculptural SterlingSilverWire Script Acrobat or Letter H Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Like Alexander Calder's handmade wire jewelry since 1929, whose smallest one-of-a-kind sculptural subjects ranged from aerial acrobats and dancers to mono...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Natural Myanmar Jade Hand-Carved Crane Statue Symbolize Longevity
Located in Kowloon, HK
Indulge in something truly special with this exquisite jade statue. Hand-carved from 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade, it features cranes, a symbol of ...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Nebulous Sculptural Specimen Siderite Crystal Aggregate On Matrix From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dim: H: 10 x W: 6 x D: 4 cm Wt: 206 g Treatment: None Color: Brown Specimen Type: Sculptural Specimen of Siderite crystal aggregate on matrix This is an impressive and sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal

Crystal Seagull Statue on Stainless Frame, Midcentury Daume France "La Mouette"
Located in Northampton, MA
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Figurines and Sculptures

Paul Eaton 'England' Pendant Diamond & Sterling Miniature Labrador Head & Collar
Located in Charleston, SC
From Great Britain Paul Eaton VPRMS MAA sculpted a Labrador head with an elegant diamond set collar resting in a heart. The pendant will be a jewelry piece you can wear close to your heart. A perfect bespoke Labrador sculpture...
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2010s British Artist Figurines and Sculptures

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
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...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

Bezoar Stone with Turned Ebonised Wooden Stand, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Bezoar Stone with Turned Ebonised Wooden Stand, 18th century. Measures 6.9 x 6.8 x 6.6cm. A substantial bezoar stone of rounded form, its surface displaying the characteristic gran...
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18th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Hand Carved Natural Orange Red Coral Guanyin with Fairchild Worship Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hand carved natural orange red coral sculpture portrays a Fairchild worshiping Guanyin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy and compassion. Guanyin stands on a lotus crown above the c...
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1980s Taiwanese Artist Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

Artist 1980s NevelsonStyle Sculptural GiltMetal Crushed Jagged Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Louise Nevelson, an American modern sculptor who enhanced found objects throughout the 20th Century, in the 1980s transformed crushed and gilt metal in...
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1980s American Artist Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Coral Wood Sculpture
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. This carved coral sculpture represents a chicken family composed of a r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Figurines and Sculptures

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Coral

Italian Silver Carafe 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Hand embossed and engraved jug in 800 silver in the mid-20th century, made in Palermo Sicily Italy. It measures 41x24x15xcm / 16.141x9.448x5.905 inches and weighs 993 grams. It has t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Italian Silver Carafe 20th Century
Italian Silver Carafe 20th Century
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1790s Italian Artist Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Quartz, Silver

Antique Silver Needlecase Man Frockcoat Gaiters Playing Cards Ace of Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming silver Biedermeier needle case in the shape of a man wearing a hat, frockcoat and gaiters. He is hiding his right hand, holding a playing card showing a diamond ace, behind...
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1820s German Early Victorian Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

DEMETER H. Chiparus (1888-1950) Sculpture
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This sculpture is a work by **Demetre Chiparus**, a renowned Romanian sculptor from the Art Deco period. Chiparus is famous for his detailed bronze and ivory sculptures of dancers, o...
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1850s European Art Deco Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Colombian Emerald Matrix Rough Crystal Sculpture
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful and one-of-a-kind rough Colombian emerald crystal sculpture. Rough Emerald- Color: Green Clarity: Translucent Origin: Colombia Sculpture- Stone(s): Black Shale,...
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2010s Colombian Figurines and Sculptures

Paul Eaton Sculpted Sterling Spaniel Head with Two Gold Pearl Drops and Ring
Located in Charleston, SC
Miniature wildlife artist, Paul Eaton from England, hand sculpted a Spaniel dog head pendant with 9ct ring which is elegantly framed with two 9ct drop fres...
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2010s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

An Etruscan Amber Head Pendant. Etruria, circa 5th century B.C.
Located in London, GB
An Etruscan Amber Head Pendant. Etruria, circa 5th century B.C. Measurements 5.1 × 3.6 × 2.4 cm. 9cm high on its bronze display stand. Provenance Anonymous sale; Sotheby’s L...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Natural Gray Green and Brown Jadeite Jade Carved Pumpkin Floral Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite piece is a natural gray green and brown jadeite jade carving, handcrafted in the form of pumpkins surrounded by delicate pumpkin vines. Th...
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1990s Taiwanese Artist Figurines and Sculptures

GIA Certified Natural Orange Brown and Green Color Jadeite Jade Dragon Stamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This natural orange brown, gray and green color of jadeite jade is carved as dragon throwing out the ball, symbolizing to bring peace and health. The natural brown color of jadeite j...
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20th Century Burmese Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Solid Silver Italian Pointer Bracco Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver Bracco Italiano (Italian Pointer) in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 55 mm / 2.16 inches - Length 80 mm / 3.14 inches - We...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Silver-gilt and Enamel Figure of a Sailor from a Nef. German, early 17th century
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt and Enamel Figure of a Sailor from a Nef German (Augsburg or Nuremberg), early 17th century, c. 1600–1630 Materials and technique Cast silver, parcel-gilt and enamelled...
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17th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Original 1930 Chinese Export Natural Red Carnelian Dame and Baby-Girl Figurines
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, Original 1930, Chinese Export Natural Red Carnelian Dame and Baby-Girl Figurines. Red Carnelian is of Indian Origin and Hand Carving and E...
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1930s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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Carnelian

Renaissance Bronze Lion. Germany or Italy, 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Renaissance Bronze Lion. Germany or Italy, 16th century. Measurements 8.5 × 7.2 × 3.5 cm Description A small bronze lion cast as a solid figure, t...
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16th Century Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Paul Eaton Sculpted Horse Head Pendant with Two Freshwater Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
Miniature wildlife artist, Paul Eaton from England, hand sculpted a horse head pendant (3/4"w x 5/8"h x 3/8"d) which is elegantly framed with two drop baroque freshwater pearls...
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2010s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

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...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Pop Art Canvas John Lennon Painting Marize Koerich
Located in Studio City, CA
Marize Koerich Brigitte Bardot Paiting Digital C-Print 45in L x 54in H x 2in W Born on a small island called Florianópolis, Marize was the first of seven children. Her father, a vis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is mounted in a silver button.
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1780s European George III Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Bronze

Handcrafted Stamp Statue Sculpture in Natural Shoushan Stone
Located in Kowloon, HK
Behold a stamp statue featuring flowers, gourds, and squirrels, wrought by hand from 100% natural Shoushan Stone, untouched by mortal hands. Mother Nature has gifted it a fine waxy t...
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Hand Carved Animal Figure, Rat Talisman for Home
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Urals in Russia are rich in semi-precious stones, so this region has become one of the leaders among the Russian "workshops" of artistic carving on marble, jasper, rhodonite, rock crystal and other ornamental stones. The beginning of the path of widespread dissemination of stone-cutting art in Russia dates back to the end of the 18th century. The tradition of the Ural art stone carving still exists. Skilled craftsmen of the MOISEIKIN not only preserve, but also develop the tradition, using the latest technologies and creativities to make original stone-cut sculptures. Carved animal...
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Early 2000s Russian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Paul Eaton Sculpted Retriever Dog Head Pendant with Two Freshwater Pearl Drops
Located in Charleston, SC
Miniature wildlife artist, Paul Eaton from England, hand sculpted a Retriever dog head pendant which is elegantly framed with two drop baroque freshwater pearls. The bespoke Retrieve...
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2010s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Llama Ornament
Located in 徳島市, JP
Sterling 925 silver Llama figurine Profesionally fully refirbished. Good looking and well made figure. Fully polished with lots of charm! Independent...
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2010s Japanese Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Sterling Silver Llama Ornament
Sterling Silver Llama Ornament
$322 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Lava Carving of a Dragon Dog Head Vesuvio Grand Tour Souvenir, Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This head of a dragon or a dog was hand carved out of lava in one of the workshops in the Naples region that specialised in carvings of grand tour souvenirs. The dogs eyes are made out of red glas
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1850s Italian Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Malachite

Handcrafted Golden Cicada from Natural Shoushan Stone Name Stamp
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing this handcrafted golden cicada stamp statue, made from 100% natural Shoushan Stone. This piece is truly captivating with its unique waxy texture and cool touch. In Easter...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Modernist Stainless Steel Brooch or Pin by 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Figurines and Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Large Cabinet Museum Level Specimen 6kg Of Smoky Quartz Crystals for Sale
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dim: H: 17 x W: 26 x D: 17 cm Wt: 6 kg Specimen Type: Gorgeous large cabinet museum level specimen of Smoky Quartz Treatment: None Color: Brown Smoky Quartz, a mesmerizing variety of quartz known for its enchanting smoky appearance, has long been coveted by gem enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Its unique charm lies in the smoky hues it exhibits, ranging from pale gray to deep, mysterious brown. While Smoky Quartz is found in various parts of the world, a remarkable large cabinet museum-level specimen from Pakistan has taken the gemstone world by storm. Unearthed from the Gandhara Gems region, this magnificent specimen not only embodies the enchanting allure of Smoky Quartz but also showcases the incredible geological wonders of Pakistan. quartz crystals smoky quartz clear quartz clear quartz crystal aura crystals quartz for sale spirit quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal, Quartz

Antique Empire Italy Gran Tour Sculpture Relief Marble Horse Head Granite
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary marble horses head was carved after a model from antiquity. The expressive and beautiful head has a wonderful elegance, it is mounted on a black granite plate.
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1810s Empire Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Antique XIXc Indian Natural Carving of St George Slaying a Dragon. Dieppe Style.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Early Natural Carving of incredibly detailed figure of St George slaying a Dragon on a timber base dates from XIXc, yet is in beautiful original condition (no damag...
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Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Figurines and Sculptures

Circa 19th Century Mixed Metal Bracelet with Cobra from India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circa 19th Century Mixed Metal Bracelet with Cobra from India An unusual and potent devotional Shiva bracelet likely worn by an ascetic holy man dedicated to Lord Shiva. Having alch...
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19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Mixed Metal

Natural Myanmar Fortune Child Jade Loose Stone, Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty and significance of our natural jade fortune child, a stunning representation of prosperity and abundance. Handcrafted from authentic jade, this intricate figurin...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Three Little Pigs Piglets Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Geschutzt Pig
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB SET OF THREE LITTLE PIGS BRONZES. THE PIGS ARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZES. These wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronzes (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) date to circa 1900. The bronzes are of the highest quality of Vienna Bronzes with superb modeling and expression. They are cold painted with beautiful details. The bronzes are very possibly made by Bergmann. They are marked GESCHUTZT, the German mark for imports. The three pig...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Figurines and Sculptures

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Bronze

Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King
Located in Bilbao, ES
A window display Pomellato King Original and authentical a 13mm Brass King from Pomellato merchandising and window display actually 4 in stock Established 43 years ago in the Italian city of Milan, Pomellato has been forging its own meticulous path in jewelry making for many years. Having started life as a chain maker, the distinctive chain design still appears in every collection, albeit in ever more luxurious and bejeweled forms. From the iconic Nudo collection and its almost infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry...
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Brass

Antique Canadian Set Of Three 14K Yellow Gold Reverse Painted Fox Buttons
Located in Sewickley, PA
This fine set of three antique Canadian reverse-painted buttons is a rare example of early sporting and decorative jewelry art. Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold, each button measures ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Stone Sculpture.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
This carved coral sculpture represents the body of three figures and animals intertwined with each other. This sculpture rests on a wooden trunk...
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1950s Retro Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

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Coral

Gorham Sterling Silver Christmas Reindeers 1973 & Angel 1974 Ornaments #18829
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Sterling Silver Christmas Reindeers 1973 & Angel 1974 Ornaments This set of three Christmas ornaments by amazing designer Gorham features two Christmas reindeer ornaments and...
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20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Desert Majesty: A Majestic Buccellati Sterling Silver Arabian Oryx
Located in Long Island City, NY
Desert Majesty: A Majestic Buccellati Sterling Silver Arabian Oryx A masterful creation by the renowned Italian house of Buccellati, this exceptional sterling silver model depicts t...
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20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Colombian Emerald Black Jaguar Rough Crystal Sculpture
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a beautiful and one-of-a-kind rough Colombian emerald sculpture. Featuring a rare and exotic, hand-carved Jaguar but made of a mixture of black and gray shale. It is plotting...
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2010s Colombian Figurines and Sculptures

Porcelain Candlestick in Hand-Painted
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Large antique Meissen candlestick in hand-painted porcelain decorated with flowers, . Man and girl. (for 3 candles)/ 19th century. Marked.
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19th Century German Art Deco Antique Figurines and Sculptures

925 Silver Cigar Piercer – Handcrafted Cobra Head Design in Bronze and Silver
Located in Hartman, AR
Striking and symbolic, this artisan-made cigar piercer features a sculptural cobra head, masterfully cast in bronze. The cobra—a symbol of power, transformation, and wisdom—lends thi...
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16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Pearl, Silver, Bronze

Antique Style Christmas Nativity Frame
Located in Cattolica, IT
Christmas panel with Mediterranean coral characters . The case is entirely made of hand painted wood . The Nativity scene is handmade in Sicily from coral masters who made this real ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

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Coral

White Jade and Jadeite Snuff Bottle
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant snuff bottle is finely carved from natural white jade and paired with a natural jadeite stopper. Measuring approximately 7.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm and weighing around 154 grams, ...
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1940s Chinese Artist Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

Cat Kitten On Bell Telephone Austrian Vienna Bronze circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB CHARMING ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A CAT OR KITTEN LISTENING ON TWO BELL TELEPHONES. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Figurines and Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculptural And Impressive Elongated Iron Coated Quartz Crystals From Pakistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Origin: Zhob District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 5 x D: 2.5 cm Wt: 112 g Specimen Type: Sculptural and impressive elongated iron coated Quartz Treatment: None Color: Yellow Iron-oxide coated Faden Quartz is a remarkable and aesthetically captivating variety of quartz crystal, distinguished by its unique physical characteristics and stunning visual appeal. The term "Faden" is derived from the German word for "thread," and this name perfectly encapsulates the defining feature of these crystals. Faden Quartz specimens exhibit a thin, thread-like inclusion of milky white quartz that runs through the crystal, often resembling a delicate and ethereal seam. This thread-like structure is typically encrusted with a layer of iron oxides, adding a warm and earthy coloration to the quartz. quartz quartz stone quartz crystal clear quartz clear quartz crystal golden healer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal, Quartz

Certified Natural Type A Jade Decoration & Pendants, Lucky and Longevity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a wearable and also a decorative piece. The 3 natural Jade pendants all have pre-drilled holes on the top so it can be attached to a traditional Chinese cord for wearing. The jades are certified natural without treatments. All 3 carvings are of Kirin / Qilin or mythical beast. These Qilin carvings represents and brings a wish for a long and considered life to the owner. This sale will include the stringing of 3 pendants with traditional cords if one chooses. All 3 natural un-treated jade have nice apple green veins running through them. The carvings are exceptional. Each pendant looks three dimensional with excellent depth of field. You can clearly see scratches and even a small crack on the wood display but all 3 jades are perfect. The wood display can...
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade

Handcrafted Natural Orange-Red Coral Carved Lady Portrait Ornament
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite ornament features natural orange-red coral, intricately carved into a finely detailed lady’s portrait. Measuring approximately 4.4 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm, it exemplifies maste...
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1970s Taiwanese Artisan Vintage Figurines and Sculptures

Poodle Dog Holding Purse Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A WHITE POODLE DOG CARRYING A PURSE. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bron...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Figurines and Sculptures

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Bronze

Alex Soldier Essence of Woman Sculpture One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier created a conceptual work of art titled Essence Of A Woman to celebrate women around the world in all of their incredibly versatile nature, character and beauty. This ma...
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2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal, Onyx, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Alex Soldier Essence of Woman Sculpture One of a Kind
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier created a conceptual work of art titled Essence Of A Woman to celebrate women around the world in all of their incredibly versatile nature, character and beauty. The sta...
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2010s American Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

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Crystal, Onyx, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Russian Antique Imperial Nephrite Sterling Silver Rat Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian Imperial sculpture features a rat in a top hat with a movable cane crafted out of sterling silver and nephrite. The nephrite is medium to medium light muddy gr...
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Early 1900s Antique Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

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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