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Item Ships From: Benelux
Head of a crowned Virgin - Lorraine, first half of 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin
Lorraine, first half of 14th century.
H26 x 14 x 14 cm
Provenance :
- Private Collection, Paris France (1960)
Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980)
Ex...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, good condition and beautifully handcrafted & colored "snowy owl sculpture" by Otto Pech, 1904.
This hand-crafted antique owl clearly was well loved by it's previous owners,...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hand carved marble Italian masks by Satyr (Set of 2)
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 extraordinary Italian masks by Satyr. Carved entirely from marble. Original from Italy, 19th century.
A Satyr is a mythical creature from Greek mythology, known as a follow...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Wooden Biomorphic Sculpture featuring Abstract Figures
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Balinese biomorphic walnut sculpture features two abstract figures standing closely, carved with flowing lines and rounded shapes. Warm tones from the walnut wood's natural grai...
Category
1960s Other Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Bruno Gambone abstract crocodile sculpture Italy 1975
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ceramic decorative abstract crocodile sculpture, crafted by the renowned Italian artist Bruno Gambone in 1975, is a striking representation from his highly collected animal seri...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Philippe Adamantidis organic sculpture Belgium 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful sculpture designed by Philippe Adamantidis and made in his own atelier in Belgium in 1970. This organic sculpture has an amazing appearance. Attractive from every angle. Th...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage glove molds
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 vintage standing arms. Made of nickel-plated copper, with the upper part polished. Very decorative in modern interiors.
Dimensions:
Large hand: H49.5 x W12 x D12
Small hand...
Category
1950s Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader"
By Louis Ernest Barrias, Susse Freres
Located in Ixelles, BE
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader".
Bas-Relief: "The Reader" is a bas-relief created by Louis-Ernest Barrias, a renowned 19th-century sculptor. The bas-...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Saint Bernard Door Stops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 antique doorstops, with images of Saint Bernard Dogs.
The doorstops are made of cast iron with a copper base.
Estimated origin and age: England, circa 1900.
The ...
Category
1920s English Belle Époque Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 Benelux - 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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Malachite Freeform on stand
Located in MILL, NL
Exceptional specimen of malachite freeform on stand.
Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. It is often found in nature together with the related azurite.
Malachite was...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Other
Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
High quality pine wood articulated artistic Lay Figures.
These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possib...
Category
1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Pine
$4,719 / set
Large Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Lacquered Iron, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This abstract wall sculpture has a special appearance and is very decorative. It is work made of iron where the parts are welded together and then painted with black paint. The edges...
Category
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Porcelain Wall Decoration by Tapio Wirkkala, Yearly Limited Edition 1971
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
One of a Kind Complete Set of S.F.C.C. 2003 Designer Toys by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique set of limited edition 2003 Art Toys by Michael Lau in collaboration with Maharishi and Nike. This set includes all the S.F.C.C. figures : G.E.O.R.G.E., P.E.T.E.R., T.O.M., J.A.M.E.S., S.T.E.P.H.E.N., R.I.C.H.A.R.D., D.A.V.I.D., M.A.R.Y. and W.H.O.. The two versions, natural and black of the S.F.R.B.'S. The S.F.C.C. sci-ficrazychildren book and last but not least the extremely rare S.F.C.C. C21, the Kriegsmachine. When, in 2003, you bought any of the figures, a secret part would come with it. If you had all of the S.F.C.C.'s and, you were lucky, you had all the secret parts to assemble C21, the Kriegsmachine.
All figures are in great condition and come with their own box, except C21, stickers, tape and cutter gloves, a piece of rope and their misty heads. The height of CC21 is 38 cm / 14.960 inches.
These designer toys have been in storage since 2003 out of sunlight and in a smoke free environment.
The price includes insured transport.
Michael Lau (born 1970) is an artist from Hong Kong who is known for his painting, sculpture and designer toy figures. Lau is widely credited as the founder of the urban vinyl...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Sculptured Polychromed Female Modelled Head from Artist Workshop
Located in Leuven , BE
Gustave Fontaine (Etterbeek 1877-1952 Brussels) was a sculptor–painter. He took courses in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode and continued his training at the Academy of Brussels and with the sculptor Julien...
Category
20th Century Belgian Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
GUSTAVE VAERENBERGH (1873-1927) Bust in Alabaster and Gilt Bronze "JEANNE D'ARC"
By Gustave van Vaerenbergh
Located in Ixelles, BE
GUSTAVE VAERENBERGH (1873-1927) Bust in Alabaster and Gilt Bronze "JEANNE D'ARC" (end 19th century-early 20th century)
- THE WORK:
The alabaster and gilt bronze bust of Joan of A...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Ceramic Cat by Brayton Laguna, California – 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and elegantly stylized ceramic cat sculpture attributed to Brayton Laguna Pottery, crafted in Laguna Beach, California, circa 1950s.
This piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
After Charles Valton Image Wounded Lioness Bronze Patina Plaster
By Charles Valton
Located in Poperinge, BE
Very old statue of a wounded lioness, after an original by French sculptor Charles Valton from the 19th century, this statue has a bronze patina and is mad...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Large Rolling ball kinetic sculpture : H 179cm - 20thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rolling ball kinetic sculpture - 20th
Decoration - Large sculpture
RBS - Kinetic art - Rolling Ball - Sculpture
The motor is missing to lift th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Kinetic Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
renaissance wooden candelabrum and painted cross - Umbria, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides.
Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century
136 x 43,5 x 30 cm
(The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled)
The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire.
A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass.
The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century..
The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities.
The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on
the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary.
It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Designer Toy Ocellus by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles 2000
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy 0602/1000 Ocellus designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with it's original box in great condi...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Monica Backstrom For Kosta Boda Presse Papier, 1990’s
By Monica Backström
Located in Delft, NL
Monica Backstrom For Kosta Boda Presse Papier, 1990’s
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Light Object 'Les Menhirs' - by Pepe Valenti & Lucas Zito
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Les Menhirs is a monumental lighting object that reflects light from its own light panels and from the surrounding light into intricate caustic ref...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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 Benelux - 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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold 19th Century Thailand
Located in Poperinge, BE
Fantastic authentic and antique bronze Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large specimen gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, circa mid-19th century, this is the Dhyana ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Terracotta Cherub Bowl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Terracotta cherub bowl or planter.
Width:56 cm.
Height:29 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,185
Roger Sloan Wooden Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, American Studio, 1970's
By Roger Sloan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern; Roger Sloan; American Woodworker; Craftsman; United States; Studio Crafts; American Studio; 1970's;
These unique wooden sculptures are designed by Michigan Wo...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Style Barometer with Mercury Thermometer Weather Station Antique Decorative Cherrywood Wall Barometer Austria 1920s
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further q...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Designer Toy Limited Edition of 250 bj.Hammer by Brothersfree 2003
Located in Weesp, NL
Impossible to find MINT designer toy bj.Hammer. Of this colored version were only 250 pcs made in 2003. bj.Hammer has never been exposed and always kept in a dark and dry smoke free storage. He will be shipped insured with track & trace from Amsterdam.
Designer Toys, also called art toys, are toys and collectibles created by artists and designers that are either self-produced or made by small, independent toy companies, typically in very limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, plush, and resin. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, or fine art, but many accomplished toy artists are self-taught. The first Designer Toys appeared in the 1990s in Hong Kong and Japan. By the early 2000s, the majority of Designer Toys were based upon characters created by popular Lowbrow artists, forever linking the two movements.
The Design Team: Brothersfree from Hong Kong is a trio of uber hot vinyl toy designers in the Brothers Worker team - all from Hong Kong. William Tsang, Kenny Wong and Winson Ma Some of their figures, sets and limited editions: These designers give lots of attention to detail and their sets include rarely made accessories for 12" figures. Brothers Worker: Their sets of stylized figure designs center around a group of construction workers known as Brothers Worker and includes a set of 12" Brothers Worker tools, utility belts...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Rubber
Large Bronze Monk, 18th Century, Ayuttheya Period, Thailand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare Monk of the 18th century-Ayutthaya-Thailand
Superb large lacquered and gilded bronze monks of large size
Very beautiful face
In superb condition an...
Category
18th Century Thai Other Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
"The Dying Gaul": Bronze sculpture 'Gala Morente' cast by CHIURAZZI NAPOLI
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Dying Gaul.
- Description of the Work:
A Celtic warrior lies nude, half-reclining on his shield, his body contorted by pain. His right hand touches the ground while his face, m...
Category
19th Century Hellenistic Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$584 / item
Enormous Antique Bronze Eagle Sculpture Church Bible Stand or Saint John Lectern
Located in Lisse, NL
*Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
Monumental Bronze Eagle Lectern Sculpture .. Symbol of Saint John the Evangelist, Church Relic, ca. 1900
For the true connoisseur of ecclesiastical antiques and meaningful design, this remarkable bronze eagle sculpture offers a rare opportunity to own an object that is both spiritually symbolic and visually commanding.
Originally crafted as a Bible lectern...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roman Lion's Protome - Gallo-Roman, 2nd century AD/3rd century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Roman Lion's Protome
Sandstone
Gallo-Roman, 2nd century AD - 3rd century
Provenance : Private Collection Prof. Giesen (Konstanz on Bodensee), pré 1945
Most likely from the Chateau a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Classical Roman Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
2003 Designer Toy BJ Hammer by Brothersfree
Located in Weesp, NL
Unleash the power of imagination with the rare and coveted limited edition glow-in-the-dark BJ Hammer designer toy by Brothersfree, a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. C...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Statue Indian Runner Duck Patinated Bronze 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage statue of an Indian runner duck, made of green patinated bronze, very decorative statue, dated late 20th century.
A nice statue of a duck with a long neck that is quacking o...
Category
Late 20th Century European Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and Superfici'. Turin,Italy in 1970. The panel has the engraved signature of both Nerone and Patuzzi and still bears the original 'forme and superfici' paper label to the rear of the panel. This sculpture is published in an original 'Forme e Superfici catalog' and the January 1971 issue of the renowned italian design periodical 'Interni-La rivista dell Arredamento'. Please see Literature section below for full reference.
The central disc features a beautiful abstract hand crafted sculptural relief motif on metal , probably zinc, which is illuminated by a hidden fluorescent tube light. The frame surrounding the central sculptural disc is finished in stove enameled steel over a wood structure and features copper detailing.
One of Nerone and Patuzzi's best known works is the enormous , 150 square metre, bas relief in zinc that they created in 1972 for the 'hemicycle' of the then new 'Schulman' building (1973) in Luxembourg which housed the early meetings of the European Parliament . The hemicycle was beautifully decorated following a project by the architect Simonis, combining different materials (leather, wood, metal) in a geometrical harmony, the whole integrated by Nerone and Patuzzi's huge zinc bas-relief on the rear wall. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 9.
The zinc models were engraved using an etching technique, representing geometrical and abstract figures, and mounted on a surface of 150 square metres. The bas-relief was considered at the time to be the biggest sculpture in metal of the world.
LITERATURE:
Original 'Forme e superficie' catalog, confirms name as 'Elemto luminose' model ref C3 104 LZ',
'INTERNI , LA RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO' January 1971, page 18, PLEASE SEE IMAGE 8.
BIOGRAPHY
In 1962 Nerone and Patuzzi founded the 'Gruppo NP2', an acronym that includes the initials of Nerone and Giancarlo Patuzzi: together with other artists "they experiment with new sources of poetic expression from the materials". = The aim of the group is to promote the integration of art in architecture together with other professionals, including Luigi Marchisotti, Dedalo Montali...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Orientalist Turkomania Wood Sculpture of an Ottoman, Early 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A carved and painted wood 'TURKOMANIA' sculpture of an ottoman soldier
French or Dutch Turkomania, early 19th century
Depicted in standing position, with a sword in one hand and a club in the raised other, with a fur hat, long moustache and long coat, on a square base.
Measures: H. 58 cm
Note:
During the Dutch War of Independence from 1568 till 1648, the Dutch and Turks were allies against Roman Catholic Spain and the slogan of the Dutch was “liever Turks dan Paaps” (rather Muslim than Roman Catholic).
In 1612 the first Dutch ambassador arrived in Istanbul. Nevertheless, in Holland, there was also the image of the cruel and heretic Turk stemming from the frequent violent clashes between Dutch ships and the pirates from Algiers, usually called the “Turkish pirates”. When the Ottoman armies advanced against Vienna, in the eyes of many Europeans the Islam bent on destroying Christianity. Later in the early 19th century, although the Turkish threat to Europe was long gone, the image of the Turks deteriorated again because of the Greek uprising.
The Sultan Mahmud II understood that Turkey had to modernize along West European lines and among other things in 1808 he replaced the “picturesque” oriental clothing...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Form No_001 by AOAO
Dimensions: W 36 x D 6 x H 42 cm
Materials: Plaster
Color options available upon request.
The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my family and my grandfather – a sculptor artist. Learning to sculpt and being a designer compelled me to combine these two mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me to create the collection.
Studio AOAO is an interdisciplinary studio combining art and design. It was created by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri in Amsterdam in 2020.
“We specialise in making sculptural pieces by experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture. In our works, we focus on the emotional connection between the object and the user. All of our work seeks the experience of intimacy and the metaphysical bond between personal interaction and meaningful narrative. Through sculptural value and reflective design, we aim to create pieces that last for generations and help reduce environmental waste.”
The inspiration to sculpt came from Alicja’s roots, her grandfather – an artist sculptor. Alicja completed Masters of Arts Degree in Product and Visual Communication Design at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and finished her bachelor degree in Interior Architecture. Alicja previously worked in Tokyo and Amsterdam in architectural design studios. Onur completed his business studies in Japan and worked in digital design & marketing as well as teaching in Tokyo.
The studio’s first collection debuted at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week 2021. The studio currently collaborates with RO Gallery...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$909 / item
Early 19th Century German pair of Lion Sculptures of Glazed Pottery
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful Pair of 19th (early) Century Lion figures of Glazed Pottery.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Daniel Painter Original Wall-Mounted Fantasy Horned Female Bust Figure
By Daniel Painter
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The artist began with a mold created from a human model and morphed her into a life-sized fantastical figure. Hand painted and mounted on a wood plaque.
...
Category
2010s American Futurist Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Thai Brass Buddha Statue Sculpture Sitting Dhyana Mudra
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage brass Buddha statue, Dhyana mudra, Thailand, second half of the 20th century.
The Dhyana Mudra is characterized by the placement of both ...
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Toy Mod Sherman Gimme5 2006
Located in Weesp, NL
Impossible to find limited edition 2006 Mod Sherman Gimme5 art toy from the beginning of the designer toy, urban vinyl, art toy movement which evolved out ...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and shield.
Wrought copper panel in the style of acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked in Congo between 1960s-1985s.This low-relief depicting dancing African warrior and is signed “Kalumba Tshung-Manu” (lower right).Kalumba was passionate by copper and influenced by his popular African culture.Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu brass drummer and brass maker, he won the Grand Prix at the World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966 in Dakar, Senegal, in the Plastic Arts category.Gabriel Kalumba, born in 1940 is the grandson of a traditional sculptor, his father was an ivoirier.After his humanities, he studied Fine Arts in Lubumbashi then brass work in Maredsous (Belgium), before introducing the technique to Zaire (current Democratic Republic of Congo).In 1966, at the initiative of the president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first "World Festival of Negro Arts" organized in Dakar (Senegal), was created. Personalities from all walks of life took part: Aimé Césaire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fantasy Female Bust Figure Original by Daniel Painter, Plaster Fiberglass
By Daniel Painter
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The artist began with a mold created from a human model and morphed her into a life-sized fantastical figure. Hand painted and mounted on a wood plaque.
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Category
2010s American Futurist Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Wounded Amazone in Bronze, Grand Tour
By Fumiére et Cie
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A small Grand Tour sculpture in Bronze of the ‘Wounded Amazone’, with a stamp of Fumière et Cie, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Grand Tour Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Michael Lau 2002 Very Rare S.F.M.L. #30 M.I.C.H.A.E.L. Designer Toy
By Lau Michael
Located in Weesp, NL
Very rare designer toy M.I.C.H.A.E.L. #30 S.F.C.C. by Michael Lau 2002
As with all of the previous generations of Crazy Children the final S.F.C.C. character (SFCC #30) is assembled from the mystery pieces.
This figure is named M.I.C.H.A.E.L. and is among the largest figures, 14 inch, that Michael has ever produced. The body and frame is based on the S.F.L.M.F. figures.
Measurements: H.33 x W.27 x D.27 cm.
Urban vinyl, vinyl art also called designer toys are created by an artist or designer working with a production company, or solely, to produce a limited run of a collectible 3D figure in one or more colour variants. It all started when in the 1990s Hong Kong based artist Michael Lau showed up at a Hong Kong toy show with customized GI Joe figures, that had been reworked into urban hip hop characters, wearing cool streetwear labels and accessories. This ignited a trend that first spread from Hong Kong and Japan, and was initially known as Urban Vinyl, but now the more accepted term is Designer Toys, which is more encompassing.
In Michael Lau footsteps followed many artists like Kaws, Frank Kozik, Gary Baseman, Bill Mcmullen...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Arts & Crafts Era Italian Alabaster Owl with Glass Eyes, Hand-Carved, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size, great condition and beautifully hand-crafted Italian white alabaster owl with lifelike glass eyes and beautifully black veined alabaster stone detail.
This early 20th-ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Flint II Sculpture by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint II Sculpture by Pol Quadens
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 90 x W 140 x H 450 cm.
Materials: Polished stainless steel.
Pol Quadens was born in Brussel...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$155,951 / item
Wall sculpture of the Golden gate bridge, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive copper wall sculpture depicting the golden gate bridge, very much in the manner of Curtis Jeré.
The sculpture is made to create a 3d effect...
Category
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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