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Item Ships From: California
Hollywood Regency Vintage White Glazed Ceramic Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hollywood Regency vintage white glazed ceramic fish. Great piece for your tables as a centerpiece, too.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900.
Note: We have part II video of this amazing Wishing Wellhead. Please feel free to request a copy.
Literature:
A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150.
Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island.
Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Egyptian Horus Falcon Sculpture by Lloyd Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Egyptian Horus falcon sculpture by Lloyd Bryan, circa 1978. The falcon is made of cast plaster and measure 4.W x 8.5"D x 16.5"H. Very nice, wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival California - Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal California - Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood
Early 20th C Neoclassical Bisque Roman/Greek Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th C Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque cast Roman/Greek Figurine Neoclassical figurine of a draped Roman or Greek male.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical California - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
California Artist Jan De Swart Abstract Aluminum "Monolith" Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) distressed anodized aluminum "Monolith" sculpture on a custom made solid brass base. The artist created a rich landscape of color and texture on the aluminum...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated artist. Unique attribute to thi...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brutalist Brass and Metal Fish Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
🐟 Elevate your home decor with our striking Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Brass and Metal Fish Sculpture, reminiscent of the iconic style from the Emaus Benedictine Monks studio. Cra...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15".
The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident.
Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long.
This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life.
A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...
Category
19th Century French Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Door Stop / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron dor stop or sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6.5"W x 3"D x 5"...
Category
Early 20th Century American California - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Sheep Sculpture (Male) in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep Sculpture (Male)
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal....
Category
2010s California - Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Large Modernist Crystal Shark by Kristaluxus
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage crystal shark sculpture by Krystaluxus. Great modernist shape. Marked on the base by the maker.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Aldo Londi Glazed Ceramic Ram Sculpture for Bitossi Studio
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Repoussé Serving Spoon with Peacock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most wonderful addition to any table - a serving spoon that will make your friends talk to each other. An intricately detailed Repoussé peacock handled spoon. One of the most impre...
Category
20th Century European Baroque Revival California - Sculptures
Materials
Silver
1960s Ceramic Art Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson Scandia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ceramic Art pottery figures. His and her figure carefully crafted.
Unmarked. Listed as a pair.
Work is consistent with Scandinavian pottery; attributed in style to Lisa Larson.
6...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculptural masterpiece, "The Deconstructed Tower," by Patrick Coard Paris, redefines modern artistry with its striking architectural form and captivating finish. Handcrafted in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Art Deco bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Angelo Basso, circa 1986. The piece depicts an elegant young topless woman dancing with whir...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco California - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Teak Biomorphic Abstract Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century biomorphic abstract sculpture hand carved in teak.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Napoleon as Caesar Weathered Terracotta Bust, 20th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Napoleon as Caesar Weathered Terracotta Bust, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical California - Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze gates by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 219 x H 219 cm.
Materials: Bronze.
Custom sizes and finishes available.
Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized ...
Category
2010s American Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Signed Farnsworth bronze Sculpture Of Sitting Southern Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Bronze southern Gentleman sculpture in original paint. This sculpture depicts that of a man smoking a cigar sitting on a high stool or bench with a cane in the other hand. Ther...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Chromed Metal Hexagon Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 3 chromed metal hexagonal candle holders. The set can be set aside with each piece of placed apart. The hexagonal design and chrome finish give a very industrial clean...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Lavender Creme, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Creamy, rich and uplifting
Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf
Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form an...
Category
2010s American Minimalist California - Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross
Guanajuato, Mexico
Wood, paint
22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm)
18th century
A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
Category
18th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle 'Signed'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle ( Signed ).
Category
20th Century California - Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved Taisho period netsuke depicting a tiger with its head over its shoulder. The word netsuke is formed using the symbol ne (根) meaning “root" and tsuke (付) meaning “attach...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art California - Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ.
The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penguin sculpture
Black copper
White bronze
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique i...
Category
2010s Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Massive Polished Glass Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and unique glass sculpture with polished sides, circa 1950s. Great condition no chips not signed.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Bronze Metal Sculpture of a Greyhound Whippet Dog Figurine Art Deco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Metal Sculpture of a Greyhound Whippet Dog Figurine Art Deco Style.
An elegant, stylised cast bronze metal sculpture depicting a whippet or greyhound dog scu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Ralph Tazian
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist bronze sculpture on a mahogany base by Laguna Beach based artist Ralph Tazian
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Japan Bronze Foo Dogs
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful pair of 1970s vintage bronze foo dogs by Neiman Marcus Japan. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like c...
Category
1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Style Patinated Bronze Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Hollywood Regency style large cheetah sculpture featuring a dark patinated bronze finish. The life size bronze lost wax method cast has a ri...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Natural Lapis Lazuli Dragon Chasing Pearl Statue, Fine Grade Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...
Category
2010s Afghan California - Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Chinese Carved Jade Kilim Statues - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this pair of original hand carved Jade Kilim statue. They bring Happiness and Wealthiness to you in Chinese cultural. As you can see in the pictures, They are in very good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export California - Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of Modern Abstract Sculptures in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space to the pinnacle of sophistication with the "Sky and Moon" sculptures by Patrick Coard Paris, a stunning duet of modern abstract artistry that transcends the ordina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco California - Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
By Jonathan Adler, Lladro, Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
Category
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Ceramic Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring by Sergio Bustamente.
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring, Nine Colorful Fish Figuring Sticking out of an Egg with Cracks by the Artist Sergio Bustamente, c...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Set of Three Italian Leather Camel Figurines Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique set of three Italian leather wrapped camel figurines. The outer surface is leather and all three have glass eyes. Detail is excellent. In ni...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian California - Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Horse stepping on swallow was made from Bronze with hand crafted accent Chinese pattern. Very unique and beautiful. It originally from eastern Han dynasty an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Natural Lapis Lazuli Statue of Guan Yin 6 lb Finest Grade
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...
Category
2010s Afghan California - Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Richard Rohac Austrian Vienna Bronze Asian Man w/Bamboo Figure Statue
By Richard Rohac
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of an Asian man holding a piece of bamboo and is by Richard Rohac. The bronze figure dates from the lmid 1900's. Great detail and form. Made of solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Miguel Berrocal "Torso Marzotto" Bronze Sculpture Signed
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Berrocal, master of the puzzle sculptures, made this Torso, titled Marzotto signed and number 240/1500, made of parts as shown in pictures.
Category
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Greco-Roman Warrior, by Bergman Foundry, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very high quality example of the Bergman Foundry. Detailed cast and meticulously painted are all here. Great movement and a handsome base also make this one special. The sculpture ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Greco Roman Antique California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Man Beside Camel, by Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the work of the Bergmann Foundry. He must have really liked this one because it is signed in 2 places on the underside with his seal the letter "B" inside the...
Category
20th Century Austrian Other California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns
Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches
This piece makes for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm.
Materials: Bronze.
Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available.
Mary Br...
Category
2010s American Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Downhill Skier Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool bronze downhill skier sculpture on a solid block of white onyx by C. Jere, circa 1970s. The piece is signed "C. Jere" on the skis and has a wonderful patina. A very hard ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug w/Rifle Bergmann ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cold painted bronze is larger than usual for this subject matter. The man sitting on a large rug and holding a rifle shows off the work of Franz Bergmann. Meticulously painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other California - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
A great handmade ceramic horse sculpture by Dorothy Kindell, circa 1940s. This rare piece is quite large, in good vintage condition (some minor...
Category
Early 20th Century American California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Eclectic Pair of Metal Painted Sculptures by Luis Felguerez
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of metal, hand-painted sculptures in by listed Mexican artist Luis Felguerez, One is a tennis player with racquet an the second is a girl on a rocker. Both pieces are signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Family of Three Porcelain Sculpture by Howard Pierce
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Family of three ceramic figure sculpture by Howard Pierce. Howard Pierce graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago, later moving to California where he attended Pomona College. Glo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and beneath a pronounced hairline and surmounted by an ushnisha. Buddha wears a long robe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang California - Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern California - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...
Category
20th Century European Other California - Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
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