Belgium Figurative Sculptures

Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ? Saint Jerome Limestone Burgundy, second half of the15th century 60,5 cm ALR Ref : S00248050 This exquisite sculpture of Saint Jerome, carved from soft, nearly white limestone typical of eastern France, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of 15th-century Burgundian art. The figure of Saint Jerome, a key figure in Christian history renowned for translating the Bible into Latin, is depicted wearing a cardinal’s hat and holding the Vulgate Bible...

Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon Private collection Brussels These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...

Created by Belgian sculptor Leo De Boey. In perfect original state.   

Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany Was produced in the 1960's handmade, and made in Germany. Very collectible.

This porcelain Pierrot figurine, hand-painted with underglaze techniques, embodies the charm and artistry of Spanish porcelain from the 1970s. Crafted by the esteemed "VALENCIA" man...

5 PIECE SET OF 4 HAND PAINTED CLOWNS SITTING AROUND TABLE PLAYING POKER - VERY DETAILED. Gilde, Germany, 1990s. Vintage 5 piece set of four clowns playing poker and a head waiter. They are all different. They are dressed in jeans, shirts and blazers. It's like they are playing between shows. The table is brown with cards and bear on it. On the bottom there is a brand of the famous company Gilde. The German brand Gilde has been specializing in home accessories for over 50 years. The items of the collection are made in completely different styles: from classic to various modern styles. Each item is unique, because they are all handmade, meeting the requirements of quality and impeccable taste. Famous figurines from the clown guild, collectible figurines...

Christ from the 18th century in oak -France Very fine work of good quality Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.

Handmade porcelain sculpture depicting two winged angels, a pair of fine putti. Height 35 cm.

Acrobatic Man Bronze Sculpture By Pieter Florizoon (1937-2015) Sculpture - Decoration - Vintage Measures : 36cmx24cm H:42cm Wear consistent with age and use.

A round colorful plaster wall relief of four putti. This beautiful religious artwork comes from an old monastery. Diameter 20.8" - 53 cm. Depth 4.3" - 11 cm.

The highly detailed German biscuit porcelain figurine. Early 20th century. Very rare and outstanding hard-to-find figurine. This beauti...

Sizes are measured without a lampshade. Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only but cannot be shipped and does not form part of the lot! Phot...

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...

Abstract mother, father and child sculpture hand molded in black glaze by Elie Van Damme manufactured by Amphora Belgium, 1960s.

lovely pair of Saint Mark in walnut from the 16th century - Venice Very beautiful pair finely carved representing Saint Mark with a book in his hand a lion at his side This is a pen...

Porcelain hand painted figurine of a young girl with a bouquet of flowers. Skillfully traced details of clothing, completely handmade. Dresde...

This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals. The deviation of the mask from the more common Chokwe masks is mainly because they represent Portugu...

Pair of ceramic figurines by Ugo Zaccagnini. Italy, 1960s.

Sailboat by Dino Rosin Dino Rosin (°Italy °1948) is a Murano based artist. Big glass sculpture in calcedonia technique. Handcrafted and mouthblown. This unique item was created in...

This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...

Hemera Studies sculpture by Atelier Ledure Dimensions: W 25 x D 7 x H 40 cm Materials: Ceramics - stoneware Also available: Other variations available. Each piece is handmade a...

This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...

Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649) Infant St John the Baptist Spanish, 17th century H 74 cm Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...

a unique fun object for your kitchen ! this publicity sign from a French bakery shop ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture standing nude with drape by the French artist Georges Gori with foundry mark Susse Frères, lost wax technique, cire perdue. The ...

the family ! rare to find these 3 Buxo vases together .. decorative fun objects that will bring a smile to your face .. mama 67 cm high x 30 cm wide and 28 cm deep papa 67 cm high x...

Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...

Art Deco sculpture of two deer. Measures: Width 75 cm. height 38 cm. Weight 17 kg.

JEF LAMBEAUX (1852 – 1908) Bronze Statue "THE DANCER WITH CASTANETS" . Imagine a sculpture that transcends mere representation to capture the very essence of movement and passion. "...

Cav. F. Palla, Marble Sculpture "Vénus Accroupie", Italy, 19th

Heavy resin skull, nickel -plated. Signed and dated Y.D.89 at the base.

Sculpture of conical shape in enameled ceramic, the conical surface enameled in matt white color, the "base" enameled in bright orange color. Produced in 2013. Considered one of the beautiful surprises of Belgian ceramics...

Godefroid Devreese (19 August 1861 – 31 August 1941) was a Belgian sculptor. He first studied with his father, then continued his studies at the academies in Kortrijk and Bruxelles f...

Three Murano glass clowns, Italy, 1970s. Left clown: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm, depth 10 cm. Middle clown: 23 cm, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm. Right clown: 27 cm, width 15 cm, depth ...

Hemera sculpture by Atelier Ledure Dimensions: W 59 x D 39 x H 19 cm Materials: ceramic - stoneware. Also available: other variations available Ea...

A gaper is a stone or wooden figurehead, often depicting a Moor, Muslim, or North African. The figurehead first appeared in the late 16th century as a hangout sign used outside the storefronts of drug stores in the Netherlands. The meaning of gaper is the same in English; the figurehead is always displayed with an open mouth, sometimes with a pill resting on his tongue. The gaper's gaping tongue could represent the intake of medicine and grimace represents the bitter taste of the medicine. The gaper takes on various appearances that are symbolic of the origin for the pharmacist...

19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...

Torres buding 07 sculpture by Vica Ceramica Materials: High temp. Ceramic Dimensions: P1: H 58.5 x D 14 cm P2: H 50 x D 13 cm VICA CERÁMICA-STUDIO is a design and sculpture stu...

The polychromed statues are in an excellent state and date from a period when profane sculptures started to replace the religious ones.

Depictions of young angelic boys are also known as putti, or putto for a single one. Since the 17th century on they remained popular and are found in various forms. Perhaps the most known version is Cupid. Looking at their attributes time periods can be narrowed down. In this example we see a rose Guirlande and a medaillon which are typical for the late 18th- early 19th century. The Rosso Verona Marble...

Beautiful African tribal vase with a face; the piece is very well done. Very cool unique piece. Measures: Height 52 cm. Diameter 14 cm. Weight ...

Corry Ammerlaan "Forts Ensemble" Sculpture Brutalist - Sculpture - Decoration "Le fondement de l'inspiration est de pouvoir compter les uns sur les autres en toute confiance" Measure...

Ethiopian Hamar tribal woman sculpture in bronze of a standing female nude in the classical figurative tradition. Height 28 cm.

Rust-effect patinated metal cactus sculpture H:172cm Decoration - Indoor - Wabi Sabi Measures : 50x50cm H:172cm Material : Metal

Embracing nude couple statue sculpture?

Neapolitan nativity scenes are very different from those seen in churches due to the importance of secular settings. They are not limited to staging the child Jesus surrounded by the holy family. Still, they managed to reproduce the daily life of the Neapolitans of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The elegance of the figuration and the fineness of the execution of these santons also reveals the quality of the know-how of the Neapolitan artisans. The markets, hotels, dances, itinerant vendors, beggars, taverns, various trades, guarding herds, the royal procession and all that was within reach of everyday life or fantasy had their place in the Neapolitan crèches...

Vintage brass Buddha statue, Dhyana mudra, Thailand, second half of the 20th century. The Dhyana Mudra is characterized by the placement of both ...

Nude Wax Lady in Plexiglass Art Piece. This exceptional sculpture features a wax figure of a lady, gracefully encased within a transparent plexiglass box.

Cercle of Jacopo della Pila (Lombard, in Naples 1471-1502) Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub Naples, second half of15th century 40 x 57 x 12 cm Exquisitely carved, this relief portrays a winged cherub with cascading hair and delicate features. The cherub's plump, smooth countenance, rounded cheeks, outlined lips, and finely drawn nose emanate a sense of tenderness. The quadrangular module, is adorned with a carved frame. The relief ascends gradually, transitioning from the low relief of the wings to the high relief of the head. The rectangular frame and the subtly curved form of the artwork suggest that the relief likely adorned the upper part of an arch or a vaulted chapel. The type is that of the perspective room with a coffered ceiling decorated with figures of winged cherubs, which is found in various Neapolitan chapels of the 15th century. Coffered ceilings attest to the recovery of antiquity and the search for luxury in Renaissance architecture, first in Florence, then in Rome and Naples. The majority of the numerous family chapels and tombs built during the late fifteenth century in south of Italy employ the new formal vocabulary of the Florentine Renaissance in a self-confident manner that permitted a broad spectrum of variations. The escalating admiration for the classical world, coupled with the development of perspective, significantly contributed to the Renaissance endorsement of coffered ceilings. This artistic and constructive device drew inspiration from the intricate marble patterns observed in historical landmarks such as the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, the Pantheon, and the Basilica of Maxentius. A distilled product of both mathematical and artistic cultures, deeply scrutinizing the ancient world, the coffered ceiling plays a vital role in the perspective construction of space with its regular and directional geometry. The motif of the coffered ceiling decorated with cherubs in relief was introduced in Naples by Francesco Laurana in the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo. Laurana's impact on the art scene in the south of Italy was profound. The introduction of the winged cherub into the region's artistic vocabulary bridged the gap between the classical and the contemporary, creating a synthesis that resonated with both aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. His influence extended beyond the immediate visual appeal, shaping the cultural identity of the Renaissance in southern Italy. Although the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo cannot certainly be ascribed to a mature Renaissance style, it was precisely on this occasion that the sculptors who worked there could get to know and export throughout the Italian peninsula that type of "Florentine classicism" which, even in the 15th century Naples, was conditioned by the Burgundian culture imported into the Kingdom by Alfonso of Aragon himself, with artists called from Spain and Northern Europe. The coffered ceiling, with its geometric patterns and Laurana's winged cherubs nestled within, became a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication. The relief sculptures, carefully integrated into the overall design, transformed the ceiling into a celestial realm, inviting viewers to contemplate the divine while immersed in the grandeur of the Renaissance space. Similar winged cherubs appears also in the Naples cathedral. Within the renowned Succorpo Chapel, a mesmerizing marble coffered ceiling adorned with cherubs epitomizes the splendor of the Neapolitan Renaissance. The interplay of light and shadow on the textured surface of the marble coffered ceiling introduces an ethereal dimension, providing an immersive visual experience for observers. The geometric precision and the repeated patterns, reminiscent of classical motifs, establish a sense of harmony and balance that has become the hallmark of the Neapolitan interpretation of Florentine Renaissance aesthetics. Although probably intended to be admired from a distance, this cherub is intricately detailed and exquisitely rendered: the face and hair are elegantly outlined and the feathers are textured through juxtaposed lines. The marble, both figurative and decorative, adheres to the principles of balance and restrained ornamentation typical of the « Florentine Classicism ». Harmonious shapes and gracefully orchestrated curves , rooted in the classical repertoire, converge to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty. The surface displays the masterful use of a chisel to intricately carve the feathers and facial features, creating an almost abstract quality. This work is a testament to a sculptor of great skill and rich figurative knowledge, seamlessly blending classical firmness in contours with a refined treatment of the marble's surface. The combination of tradition and innovation point to a stylistic idiom from Lombardy, in particular we can find some comparaisons with the works of Jacopo della Pila, sculptor of Lombard origin working in Naples in the second half of the 15th century. He is documented there between 1471 and 1502, and is a protagonist of the Aragon Renaissance in the second half of the Quattrocento, together with the other great Northern sculptor active in the kingdom, Domenico Gagini. the first commission he received dates back to August 9, 1471, when Jacopo publicly committed to sculpting the funerary monument of Archbishop Nicola Piscicelli to be placed in the Cathedral of Salerno. The last known work is an altar ordered on July 29, 1502, by the noble Jacopo Rocco for the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. Between these two chronological extremes (1471-1502), we must place the fervent activity of the artist, who had trained in Rome, perhaps under the guidance of Paolo Romano but also engaged in dialogue with other major artists of the city, especially Isaia da Pisa. He enriched his experience in Naples, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Domenico Gagini and later from the Tuscan masterpieces of Antonio Rossellino and Benedetto da Maiano destined for the church of Santa Maria di Monteoliveto. Jacopo della Pila's artistic personality is thus based on a complex interplay of influences, contributing to the definition of a highly personal style. Close comparaison can be made between our cherub and the winged angels reliefs...

Klausvan de Locht Bronze erotic Sculpture - 1980s German-Dutch sculptor and graphic designer - 1942-2003 Wear consistent with age and use.

Victor Joseph Ghislain Demanet (1895-1964) "The Hammerer". We are delighted to present a work of rare emotional and technical power: "The Hammerer" by Victor Joseph Ghislain Demanet...

A large scale of a nude exotic woman. Possibly an Indonesian woman because of the colonial past of the Netherlands with Indonesia. Oil on hardboard signed Gerard Westerman, 1880-1971. Gerardus Bernardus Josephus Westermann Leeuwarden, December 25, 1880 - Amsterdam, February 2, 1971 was a Dutch painter. Westermann was a student of Johannes Hendricus...

A large carved oak tondo, measuring 73 cm in diameter, representing Maria Magdalene as a penitent, contemplating on a skull and with her attribute: The ointment pot. Flanders, 18th c...

Diane De Gabies, Bronze After the Antique, Black Patina 19th Century

Fountain with Noir Belge by Pierre De Valck. Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 90 cm. Materials: Patinated brass with Noir Belge. Weight: 65 kg. Each pie...

Hard wood with rests of polychromy.

A terracotta bust "Ecce Homo" Florence, 15th century 53 x 44 x 31 cm

niche in gilded wood from the 17th century from Italy Lovely niche with a carved wood in its center from the Italian Renaissance Beautiful original gild wood Dimensions excluding ba...