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Item Ships From: Benelux
Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned chunk by Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist : Jesse Sanderson
Dimensions: 47 x 30 x 30 cm
Material: Burned wood
Burned chunk_
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Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Romanesque Telamon - Northern Italy, late 12th (Reemployed Roman marble)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Telamon
Northern Italy, late 12th - early 13th century
Reemployed Roman marble
H 32 x L 18 x P 17 cm
« Sono coloro che hanno dimenticato che l’uomo é solo un bruco, destinato a dive...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Steel Sculpture, Janos Maróti, Hungary, 1984
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Steel sculpture, Janos Maróti, Hungary, 1984
Material: Chromium
Length: base 32,5 x 29,5cm
Width: 44,5cm
Height: 48,5cm
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Large Polished Spheres Marble Natural Stone Ball
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 3 large decorative polished balls, balls made of solid marble or natural stone, colorful gemstones with different color shades, second half of the 20th century, banana for sca...
Category
Late 20th Century European Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Brutalist Travertine Rhinoceros Sculptures by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Brutalist Travertine Rhinoceros Sculptures by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Decorative Terracotta Elephant in Blue Colors
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very Decorative terracotta elephant in a variety of Blue Colors,
Oriental Decorations,can be used as a decorative object as wel as a side table or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cerberus, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cerberus
Black painted stone
Italy, 17th century
Measures: 80 x 69 x 36cm
(one head missing)
Cerberus, cruel monster, fierce and strange,
Through his wide threefold throat barks as a dog
Over the multitude immers'd beneath.
His eyes glare crimson, black his unctuous beard,
His belly large, and claw'd the hands, with which
He tears the spirits, flays them, and their limbs
Piecemeal disparts (Dante, Inferno, Canto VI).
Cerberus figure seated, in his role of ferocious guardian of the underworld; he shows a nervous musculature, an adherent skin which reveals the ribs, long and robust limbs; his heads are broad and the eyes set well apart.
Painted in black to amplify his menacing look, the infernal guardian is depicted with his famous attributes, writhing his heads, growling and barking furiously.
Cerberus, in Greek mythology, was the monstrous watchdog of the underworld – also known as the “hound of Hades” – preventing the dead from leaving, and making sure that those who entered never left.
A child of Typhon and Echidna, he was part of a monstrous family, which included Orthus, the Lernaean Hydra, and the Chimaera as well. Only on three occasions Cerberus was tricked by visitors of Hades: Heracles did it with his strength, Orpheus with his music.
In "The Inferno", Dante places Cerberus as the guardian of the third circle of Hell. With his three mouths, Dante saw Cerberus as a beast that was synonymous with the sin of Gluttony. Virgil gets past the monster by throwing mud in his three mouths, temporarily choking him.
Very rare are the representations of Cerberus in ancient statuary...
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Valerio Moreschi sculpture Brescia Italy 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large sized abstract sculpture by Valerio Moreschi made in is own workshop in Brescia 1979. Hectic dynamics, burst of imagination and exp...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Bronze wine Barrel
Located in Esbeek, NL
French Bronze barrel first half 19th century
A Bacchus sitting on a wine barrel
Can also be used as a case
Very high quality and excellent condition
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nudos 2 Sculpture by Vica Ceramica
Located in Geneve, CH
Nudos 2 Sculpture by Vica Ceramica
Materials: High temp. Ceramic, Brass.
Dimensions: D 21 x H 21 cm
VICA CERÁMICA-STUDIO is a design and sculpture studio established in Mexico Ci...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rudolf Wolf Geometric Stainless Steel Sculpture 1981
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice abstract stainless steel geometric sculpture designed by Rudolf Wolf and manufactured in his own atelier in 1981. This sculpture is one of several we acquired from the former bookkeeper from Rudolf Wold who bought these artworks in the 1980s. The sculpture is a nice addition to any interior and has a nice size which you can easily put somewhere on a table/sideboard. It is in very good original condition. It is signed on the top; Rudolf Wolf '81 and we have several old pictures...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Multicolered Sculpture of a Ram
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A model of a Ram made in plaster, hand-painted and multicolered,
elegant model and great patina and shine of the material,
used in schools as a scientific model or also used as displ...
Category
1970s Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Animal Sculpture of 2 Spoonbill Birds
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional sculpture of 2 Platalea Birds or Spoonbills,
made of Plaster and mounted on a Plaster base,
very strong and quality sculpting, powerful radiation,
highly decorative objec...
Category
Late 20th Century Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
Robert Michiels (1933), iron sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
Robert Michiels (1933), iron sculpture
An iron sculpture in the shape of an animal head raised on a round base, made by Robert Michiels, Belgium, signed. In 1966 Robert received the Jeune Sculpture Belgium prize, the following year the Hainaut Prize and in 1969 first prizes at the Paris Biennale and the Antwerp Biennale Middelheim. Robert Michiels works with industrial components and materials. He uses them to build human characters, animals or strange insects, often with a touch of surrealism and humour. Because the material comes from our society, the works are reminiscent of New Realism and his sculptures are often described with the term existentialism. Because he often works with metal, Robert often uses a grinding wheel and welding machine...
Category
20th Century Belgian Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Multicolered Sculpture of a Ram
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A model of a Ram made in plaster, hand-painted and multicolered,
elegant model and great patina and shine of the material,
used in schools as a scientific model or also used as displ...
Category
1970s Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair Of Marble Spheres On Bronze Tripods, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Spheres In White Carrara Marble And Green On Two Bronze Tripods, 19th Century
Category
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970's Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Located in Linkebeek, BE
1970's Brass Ostrich Sculpture with Egg
Animal sculpture - Decoration Vintage
Measures : 6x9cm H:19cm
Material : Brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Leather Camel Dromedary Statue Liberty of London 48cm
By Liberty of London
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare mid century dromedary or one-humped camel, large statue made of papier maché, filled with straw and covered with brown leather, black glass eyes, completely in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Early 1900 Terracotta Sculpture of Fighting Panthers on a Marble Base by Fagotto
By A. Fagotto
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking sculpture of two ferociously fighting big cats.
This stunning sculpture does not depict two panthers in a playful fight, these two are in it to win it. This is a perfect ex...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Multicolered Sculpture of a Sheep
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A model of a Sheep made in plaster, hand-painted and multicolered,
elegant model and great patina and shine of the material,
used in schools as a scientific model or also used as dis...
Category
1970s Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Functional Sculpture 'Praying Mantis' by Salvino Marsura, Italy, 1950s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional sculpture by Italian artist Salvino Marsura, crafted in the 1950s. Hand-forged from steel and finished with vibrant powder pigments, the piece embodies Marsura’s deep resp...
Category
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Asian Ceramic Elephant Plantstand in Beige, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This rare ceramic elephant plantstand in beige and white was designed and made in India in the seventies. In very good condition with no damages.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Object 01 Set by Herma de Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 01 set by Herma de Wit, 2020
Edition: 30 + 3AP
Dimensions: Small: 9 x 17 x 15cm
Medium: 11 x 18 x 14cm
Large: 12 x 23 x 16cm
Materials: bronze marbled.
Nature, a boundless so...
Category
2010s Dutch Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, 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
Designer Biography :
"Tasca was born 1929. He studied at the Art Institutes of Nove, Venice and Florence. He comes from a family of potters and started to work with clay early, first with his brothers (production of huge panels...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier or Pendant with Stylized Swan Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful antique and handcrafted six-light chandelier.
If you are searching for an elegant and unique chandelier to, for example, complete a dining room or a large entrance then th...
Category
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Triple Tray by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze triple tray by Arno Declercq
Materials: pink bronze
Measures: W30 x D 28 x H 19 cm
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Melty Sculpture by Vica Ceramica
Located in Geneve, CH
Melty Sculpture by Vica Ceramica
Dimensions: D 40 x W 39 x H 28 cm
Materials: High temp. Ceramic
VICA CERÁMICA-STUDIO is a design and sculpture studio established in Mexico City
V...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Burned Wood Norma Paravent Age-Old Technique ‘Shou Sugi Ban' by Tim Vranken
Located in 1204, CH
The Norma Table is obtained through extensive research into the properties of Yellow Pine. The table top consists of three pieces. The wood grain of every piece is directed towards t...
Category
2010s Belgian Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Abstract Bronze sculpture 'La Grande Fleur de l'Espace' by Sergio Storel, France
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Bronze sculpture 'La grande fleur de l'espace' by Sergio Storel (Italy 1926 - Paris 2017), France 1969. The sculpture is created in a beautiful open way, Storel explored how...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Enlightened Wall Mirror, Maximilian Michaelis
By Maximilian Michaelis
Located in Geneve, CH
Original enlightened wall mirror, Maximilian Michaelis
Title: The elusive nature of perception, No. 06
Measures: ca. 40 x 200 x 30 cm
Material: polished stainless steel, Be...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Belgium Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic wall art. Brown earthenware with hand painted accents. Design of 8 figures in ceramic and glazed in the tones blue, gold, whit...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Antique Japanese Sozan of Satsuma Statue Shou Lao Immortal, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese Satsuma figure, Large size, Meiji period. There are also turtles on the planter.
Very nice craftmenship.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of O...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century Sculpture - Terracotta - Tigers
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful animal sculpture, with a representation of two tigers, made of pipe earth / terracotta. Nicely patinated with multi-colored palette.
The statue is marked but not signed.
...
Category
1910s Belgian Belle Époque Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bookend Decoration
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Bookend Decoration
Wear consistent with age and use.
Sculpture - Decoration - Art deco style
Measures : 38,5x13cm H:38cm
Material : Zinc
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
By Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
Dimensions: D 62 x W 40 x H 100 cm
Materials: Metal
Unique Piece
This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is di...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Bronze / Brass Art Statue Made and Signed by Thure Thörn, Sweden
By Thure Thorn
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and decorative master piece of brass art made by the famous Swedish artist Thure Thörn of a sitting woman with great patina true the years.
Only seven are made an...
Category
1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Huge Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Guanyin Goddes Great Carving, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Guanyin. She is sitting on a throne.
Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin (/ˌɡwɑːnˈjɪn/) is the most commonly used Chinese translation of the bodhis...
Category
20th Century Chinese Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Butter Plate by Marta Bonilla
Located in Geneve, CH
Butter plate by Marta Bonilla
Dimensions: D9 x H9 cm
Materials: Metal
Butter plate: Piece modelled by hand, enamelled with matte white enamel and ...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Unusual Metal Sculptural Hand Curio
Located in London, GB
A well made sculptural hand cast.
France, c1950s.
Perhaps artist made, unsure of provenance.
Heavy and good quality.
Location: Belgium Gallery.
Dimensions: 33 H x...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modernist Madonna in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Modernist Madonna in Carved Wood 1950s.
A beautiful modernist madonna in carved wood with a very abstract quality to it. Wonderful details like the detailed face, the fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Abstract 03-02 Decorative Object by Herma de Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Abstract 03-02 Decorative Object by Herma de Wit
Limited Edition of 10 + 2 AP pieces.
Dimensions: D 11 x W 17 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Bronze blasted with glass pearls.
Nature, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by André Eijberg, Belgium 1970s
By André Eijberg
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Carrara marble sculpture by André Eijberg (1929 -2012), Belgium 1970s. Refined sculpture carved out of a beautiful heavy piece of white Carrara marble with a very nice smoot...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ciconia Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciconia vase by Cosmin Florea
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 14 x D 31 x H 66 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Please note that this item is handmade and therefore unique; variations are to...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Madonna in Art Glass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Modernist Madonna in Art Glass 1960s.
This is a wonderful and poignantly beautiful mid-century modernist Madonna in art glass with great details. Catches the light in a very beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Dove Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove vase by Cosmin Florea
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 40 x D 15 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Inspired by my love for pristine nature, this sculptural vase...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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 Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Contemporary Ceramic Handmade Sculpture "Buddy No_03" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Buddy is a handmade ceramic sculpture, fired in bisqueware, creating a distinctive texture and depth that exudes the warmth and intimacy of a close friend. The sculpture can be prese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cubist Sculpture of a Footballer 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Cubist Sculpture of a Footballer, 1970s.
This is a little cubist sculpture of a footballer. Great proportions and pose. Well made and interesting from every point of view. Made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stylish Empire Revival Six-Light Pendant Chandelier with Swan Heads and Arrows
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning six-light pendant with gilt bronze arrows and swan head sculptures.
This top quality made, early 1900s chandelier could be the perfect lig...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Former Mannequin Head Representing The French Actor Fernandel, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Former Mannequin Head Representing The French Actor Fernandel, French Manufacturing circa 1950/1960.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Greige Plakkenpot H Coffee Pot by Hanna Kooistra
Located in Geneve, CH
Greige Plakkenpot H coffee pot by Hanna Kooistra
Limited Edition of 100
Dimensions: 16.5 x 25 x 25.5 cm
Materials: abachi wood, food-safe and heat-resistant coating, acrylic paint...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding
Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ceramic Handmade Sculpture "Buddy" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Buddy is a handmade ceramic sculpture, fired in bisqueware, creating a distinctive texture and depth that exudes the warmth and intimacy of a close friend. The sculpture can be prese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned chunk by Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist : Jesse Sanderson
Dimensions: 47 x 30 x 30 cm
Material: Burned wood
Burned chunk_
In search ...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Benelux - Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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