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Item Ships From: Belgium
Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large stone capital carved on each side in strong relief. The basket is covered with two crowns of vertical acanthus leaves which sprout from the astragal and fill the space between ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$21,892 Sale Price
20% Off
Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Bird MCM Sculpture - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use.
The artisan metalsmith crafted bird table sculptures, heavily influenced by South American historical design elements.
Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador...
Category
20th Century Colombian Folk Art Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Limited Edition Designer 70 cm Sculpture Cube Dude by Taras Yoom
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
Cube dude is a resident of the Yoomoota Universe from the planet Square in Cube. He belongs to the biological species "finite human", the bloodline of Homo Sapiens, the order of prim...
Category
2010s Thai Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Graffito glass sculpture by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Uccle, BE
Graffito glass sculpture by Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso.
This sculpture is made of clear glass decorated with gold dust,traversed by glass “laces” in shades of intense red and l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$2,974 / set
Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
From an sculptor studio, fine plaster sculpture of Medusa.
Belgium, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Belgian Classical Greek Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Abstract wooden sculpture by R. Ditmarch, The Netherlands 1970s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Step into the elegance of mid-century design with this striking wooden sculpture by R. Ditmarch, created in the Netherlands during the 1970s. A true embodiment of the era’s passion f...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s Vintage Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Obelisk
Located in Antwerp, BE
A gorgeous porcelain obelisk on a marble base. The lovely white color porcelain obelisk with highly crated white, hand painted love birds on the top.
Great condition. Italy 1950s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$797 Sale Price
55% Off
Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse
Measures:100cmx23cm H117cm
Material:Wood
Wear Consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century)
San Bartolomeo
high relief 'en applique'
white marble
52 x 30 x 14 cm
Provenance :
Collection South of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage French Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Plaster bust/mannequin which served an advertising purpose for new lingerie collections.
It is in very good condition for its age.
The hairstyle of the lady is also in the 'a...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$588 / item
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier.
The bookends are in green and black patinated art metal, France 1930.
Literature:
Art Deco sculpture by Vic...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Carlo Alberto Rossi 'Bucchero' Ceramic Pencil Holder
By Gio Ponti
Located in Meer, VAN
Carlo Alberto Rossi 'Bucchero' pottery sculpture / pencil holder attributed to Giò Ponti. Mid-20th century, Italy. Manufactured by Carlo Alberto Rossi after a design attributed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970's sculpture
Located in Brecht, BE
a 1970's sculptural of a peace dove, made in travertin powder,
very poetic, strong object ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
$8,923
'Ornamentum 3' 6mm Lasered Aluminium Sculpture Orson Van Beek & Quinten Mestdagh
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Ornamentum 3’ (floor lamp inspired) sculpture made from 6mm lasered aluminium. Designed as part of a collaborative project between spatial designer Orson Van Beek and fashion design...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Brushed Aluminum and Amethyst Arc Sculpture
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brushed Aluminum and Amethyst Arc Sculpture
Abstract Art - amethyst - sculpture - decoration
Wear Consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni.
This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Breaking Out Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects
Located in Geneve, CH
Breaking Out Bronze Sculpture by Gardeco Objects
Limited Edition Of 49 Pieces.
Designed by Vera Borghgraef.
Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Bronze.
Breaking Out by Ver...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$27,674 / item
Antique Bronze Sculpture Genius and Brute Force by Cyprien Godebski
By Cyprian Godebski
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze sculpture Genius and brute force by Cyprien Godebski, 1835-1909.
Impressive sculpture.
France 1888.
Weight 50 KG.
This sculpture is illustrated in Les bronzes de XIXe siècle, Pierre Kjellberg...
Category
1880s Polish Romantic Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Memorial Statue of The Fon People, Benin
Located in Beerse, VAN
This memorial statue is an example of traditional African metalwork from the Benin Kingdom, present-day Nigeria, known for its historic bronze and brass sculptures made using the los...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Raoul Larche: bronze sculpture of Jeanne d'Arc
By François-Raoul Larche
Located in Zemst, BE
Impressive bronze sculpture by french artist François-Raoul Larche (1860-1912).
Representing Jeanne d'Arc
Dated: +/- 1900
High quality bronze finished a in double colour patina.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
AFTER A MODEL BY GIAMBOLOGNA (1529–1608) - Pacing Bull
Located in Bruxelles, BE
AFTER A MODEL BY GIAMBOLOGNA (1529–1608)
Pacing Bull
17th century
Bronze, on an ebonised wood base
H totale 15 x L 11,5 x P 8,2 cm
Since antiquity, the bull has been venerated as ...
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Very early Monocolor Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with white trade beads.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Kuosi Elephant masks comprise cloth panels and hoods woven from plantain fiber over raffia. On this background glass beads are stitched in geometric patterns. The basic form depicts salient features of the elephant—a long trunk and large ears. The hood fits tightly over the masker's head, and two hanging panels, one behind and one in front, partially conceal the body. The front panel is the elephant trunk, and the two large, stiff circles hinged to either side of the head are its ears, which flap as the masker dances. While the mask symbolizes an elephant, the face is human. Eyeholes provide visibility, and a nose and mouth with teeth are normally present. The glass beads used on these earlier masks were nineteenth-century trade beads of Venetian or Czechoslovakian manufacture, used as well in exchange for slaves. Elephant mask costumes...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Organic Material
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Nude Dancer by J. P. Morante France, 1925
By J.P. Morante
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze sculpture nude dancer.
High Kicker by J. P. Morante.
Silvered bronze on a circular marble base.
France 1925.
...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antinea art deco porcelain statue
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antinea art deco porcelain statue
In the Spirit Of Chiparus Art Deco Statue
Measures : 10,5cmx10.5cm H:42cm
Material : Porcelain
Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos
Category
20th Century Art Deco Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Centerpiece with Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Girls Andre Gilbert, 1925
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Whirling, spectacular circular marble centerpiece with a bronze sculpture of two dancing girls holding hands by the French artist Andre Gilbert, circa 19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Standing Nude by Wilhelm Oskar Prack, 1930
By Wilhelm Oskar Prack
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a standing nude.
Artist/ maker: Wilhelm Oskar Prack (born in Germany 1869)
Signature/ marks: W. O. Prack
Style: Art Deco.
Condition: Very good.
Date...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco style sculpture tambourine dancer
FARANDOLE Fayral and Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer with tambourine FARANDOLE by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal.
Patinated Art Metal on a black marble base...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930.
Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed.
Has no structural issues and is...
Category
1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 3 Anonymus Family Light Sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 3 anonymus family Light sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Dimensions: 180 x 28 cm, 185 x 34, 210 x 41 cm
Materials: Fiberglass, UV, weather resistant topcoat, E27 LED, ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage French Stone Sculpture - unknown artist
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage French Stone Sculpture - unknown artist
Art - Decoration - Natural Organic sculpture
Measures : 25cmx15cm H:47,5cm
Material : French Stone - Wood Base
Wear consistent with ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique African 'Bamana' Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th century.
A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali...
Category
Late 19th Century African Primitive Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pendant by Miguel Berrocal
Located in Brussels, BE
Pendant by Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006).
Category
1970s Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Decorative Grassland Leopard skin Mask, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Decorative Grassland Leopard skin Mask
Private collection Brussels
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful miniature glass beads in vario...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Organic Material
Copper Plated Statue Rider On Horseback Falconer First Half 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Metal, copper-plated (brass) statue of a falconer, woman on horseback, this sculpture probably represents Jacoba van Beieren, first half of the 20th century.
The statue is made of 2...
Category
Early 20th Century European Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s French Terracotta Elephant Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A ceramic terracotta decoration from 1960s Italy in the shape of an white elephant. Can be used as a plant stand or side table as well as a chair.
Weight 25 kg.
Width 27.1" - 69 cm....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Two West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' vases with orange glaze; Guitar vase with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT"
By Gustave Buchet
Located in Ixelles, BE
Attributed to GUSTAVE LOUIS BUCHET (1888-1963) Bronze statue "L'EFFORT" or "L'ATHLETE".
Description of the work The statue "L'EFFORT" or "THE MAN LIFTING A STONE" Attributed to Gust...
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy.
1960's - Italy
Good condition, very small little chip on the tail.
Dimensions:
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jos De DECKER, Bronze With Green Patina "Allegory Of Spring"
Located in Brussels, BE
Jos De DECKER, Bronze With Green Patina "Allegory Of Spring"
Category
20th Century Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage ceramic lobster wall decor, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wall mounted ceramic plate Depicting a lobster.
Cool and colourful wall decor
Good condition
Signed
1960s - Italy
Height: 55cm
Ref.: 25010303
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Prehistoric Natural Piece of Petrified Wood
A large and very decorative piece of prehistoric petrified wood in its natural form.
Truly a gem on you console table, cabinet or...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Eugène Marioton: Bronze sculpture of Christ, stamped Sciot Decauville Paris
By Eugene Marioton
Located in Zemst, BE
Bronze sculpture of Christ
by Eugène Marioton, French famous sculpturer (Paris 1857-1933)
This artwork dates around about 1900, and is made in ca...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Uccle, BE
This porcelain wall decoration designed by Tapio Wirkkala is composed of inverted half bubbles on a gilded paint top surface, it is a lunar and poetic vision that Tapio Wirkkala offe...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Monumental Figural Supports Columns Representing Atlas or Hercules
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two carved of oak columns or pedestals, each of a muscular male figure, representing Atlas or Hercules, the head inclined forward and supporting as well with the shoulders a square p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dionysus On The Shoulders Of A Satyr
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Dionysus on the shoulders of a satyr, bronze after the antique on a yellow base from Siena marble,
19th century
Category
19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Mannekin Santibelli Saint
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Intriguing 18th century Italian Santibelli in walnut. These small saint figurines were created in the spirit of the 'chreche' figurines (depiction of t...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Blue Glazed Cats Statues Chinese Ceramics
Located in Poperinge, BE
Pair of Chinese cat statues, made of blue or turquoise glazed ceramic, circa mid 20th century.
These cat statues have a high collection value, what is typ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde with Foundry seal Brig, Paris.
The birds are in patinated Art metal and stand on green marble bases...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Large Vintage Brass Crane Birds, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lovely set of 3 variable height crane birds.
Very decorative set.
Sold and priced as a set.
Good original condition.
France, 1960s.
Measures...
Category
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$773 / set
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
Kinetic sculpture of an elephant. Made of so-called lucite acrylic with integrated pattern, blue and blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Kinetic Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb polychrome carved wooden ram from Scotland-19th century
Very elegant and surprising ram which is almost carved at life size which comes from a Manor in Scotland.
Uncommon ...
Category
19th Century Scottish Folk Art Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Great Ceramic Heron Birds Wall Art Décor
Located in Antwerp, BE
Heron birds wall art sculpture in ceramic.
This peaceful scene depicting two elegant herons, gracefully wading in a fresh water stream, adds a decorative...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Patinated Bronze Fountain with Colorful Stone-like Wood by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Fountain With Stone, Pertrified Wood by Pierre De Valck
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 110 x D 110 x H 100 cm.
Materials: Stone, Petrified wood, white patinated bronze.
Fountain with s...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Mid-century Bronze Ants Sculpture - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century Bronze Ants Sculpture
Sculpture - Decoration - Vintage
Wall decoration
Measures : 28cmx8cm H:20cm
Wear consistent with age and use
Minor Structural Damages - Broken fron...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Floor Lamp by Atelier Thomas Serruys, Belgium, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Floor lamp by Thomas Serruys, a striking contemporary design that combines raw industrial elements with organic textures. The lamp features a tall, scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Achille Bloch Porcelain Figurine French Figural Group Nobleman 19th Century
By Bloch & Bourdois
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Old Paris porcelain sculpture figural group
Depicting a French noble man sitting besides a table with a bottle and a book on it
Very expressive piece
Hand crafted and enameled with lively colours
A sculpture fully handmade, distinguishes itself from other porcelain figurines...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Brutalist Brass Grasshopper by Daniel Dhaeseleer - Belgium 1970s
By Daniel Dhaeseleer
Located in Linkebeek, BE
This brass grasshopper was created by the Belgian artist Daniel Dhaeseleer.It can be dated in the 1970s. It is a beautiful brutalist item.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Brutalist...
Category
20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Belgium - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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