Continental Europe - Sculptures

Beautiful Goldscheider Dancer Sculpture Very detailed glazed ceramic sculpture in great condition! Original Art Deco, Vienna (Austria) 1930s Di...

This nice set of 10 wooden geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in schoo...

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture wa...

Spectacular sculpture by Pesce Scorfano made in the 1930s in blue glazed stucco attributed to the great Italian sculptor Guido Cacciapuoti (1892-1953).

Louis Giraud to Vallauris France sculpture ' Swimmer ' in grey ceramic original base in wallnut signed Giraud Vallauris 20th century circa 1940 Dimensions 62 cm x 28cm x 18 cm

Vanitas Goblet Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Elegant and haunting, the Vanitas Goblet by Simone Crestani captures the fragile balance between beauty and impermanen...

Exceptional Art Deco sculpture attributed to renowned Romanian-French artist Demetre H. Chiparus (1886–1947), signed J. Darcourt, a known pseudonym used by the artist. The sculpture...

Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust. H: 49.5 ...

French Art Deco white boxer porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.9"...

Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.

Drawers lamp designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Carved structure in pale varnished limewood. Lampshade in beige linen. Measures: 30 x 30 x 87 H cm Sculpture-lamp drawers A stan...

As found in France, this charming sandstone statue head captures the essence of a child. This cherub girl is likely of Italian origin. Hand carved, this impressive fiqure portrays a ...

Signed by the French artist Jean Claude Farhi lucite sculpture. Transparent and then red plain tube fixated on a black plastic pedestal.

Art Brut Head Sculpture, Folk Art Male Profile in Carved Wood and Steel 1980s Impressive Head / Male Profile sculpture carved in oak wood. Hand-carved with a gouge, the piece showc...

Pair of sculptures Mexican whit sombrero in murano glass by Italian artis Archimede Seguso. The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the pictures. Archimed...

Wall-mounted relief in glazed stoneware with wooden frame. Signed on the back. 1969.

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Elephant Plant Stands. Very decorative, can be also used as bookends. Hand painted and fired in a glossy...

Bronze height 76 cm "The source" by Mathurin Moreau (note the column is not sold with the bronze...) Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) is a French sculptor renowned for his decorative scul...

A set of two "Idoles", decorative vases in clay with stylized faces, handmade by French ceramicists Dalo Earthenware with shiny blue and green enamel One of a kind, creation 2022 s...

Unique piece born from the artistic exploration of Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert. An innovative exploration of glass through shape and colour making this piece a truly singular work. ...

Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels

LUNA borosilicate glass, flame-worked. This interior decoration embraces the heritage of the classic Murano tradition, showcasing a contemporary design with a vertical progression of...

Cat wood sculpture Bottega Michelangeli, Orvieto Italy 1970s composed of assembled wooden sections, bear on the back manufacture's firebrand stamp and numbe...

Large Wall decoration representing a large eagle with wide open wings. Width 50 inches. This impressive wall decoration shows an eagle with majestic, wide-spread wings, beautifully ...

Article: ceramic pottery vase. Origin: Germany. Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage pottery object was designed and produced by C...

Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...

Set of two hand-painted antique figures of two ducks made of wood. Made by unknown manufacturer in Barcelona, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...

Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities we always love finding pendants and chandeliers that we have never seen before and of which we know beforehand we will never find another one again either. This unique and all hand carved out of solid oak Berlin Art Deco light fixture with a Gothic look and feel is another one of those rare finds. With six hand carved woodpecker sculptures...

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass. Slight wear. Dim.: 39 x 50 cm

Large Elephant Sculpture in White Ceramic 1960 Vivai Del Sud Italia

Petite mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower pot seat. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.  

Large Italian Murano glass fish sculpture. Measures: Width 62 cm. Height 15 cm. Depth 12 cm.

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture by Magrit Van Nuffel, 1970s

This Art Nouveau hand painted Viennese terracotta decorative piece is a large exhibition vase featuring an animalier and mythological theme by Adolphe-Jean Lavergne for Friedrich Gol...

Tre Torri - Natural Concrete Tre Torri is a small minimal architecture composed of three concrete elements: three towers of different height, composed as a group forming a square ba...

Rare decorative driftwood toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and brutalist style with a black stained foot. In good condition. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 55" W: 25 cm / 9.85" D: 20 cm / ...

Govert Heikoop’s floor sculpture *From past to present* (1988) features bold geometric shapes and a subtle interplay of soft pink, green, and white tones. The pastel hues interact dy...

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 8,26 w x 1,18 D x 2,36H inches L 21 cm x P 3 cm x cm 6 H.

Mid Century Modern vintage bootjack from cast iron beetle like shape circa 1970s. Manufactured by Luber Guß Vienna. The vintage condition is good. approx. measures: Width: 15 cm Len...

- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Designer: Jitka Forejtová - Very good, original condition.

This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...

In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...

Beautiful porcelain statue of Mary with baby Jesus on her arm. The statue is hand painted in beautiful colors. The statue is marked on the bottom with t...

Duck Murano glass imitation alabaster Seguso, 1960.

This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details. This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...

Étienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), "The Bather" or "The Nymph Bathing" (1757) Artistic Explanation: The Nymph Bathing is a masterpiece of 18th-century French sculpture, created...

19th century finest bronze group statue. This excellent quality and very refined sculpture of Christ with children is another one of our recent great finds. Anyone who knows what it takes to create a bronze sculpture from start to finish realizes how special these works of art really are. For us to have found this rare, antique specimen more than made our day. Firstly, because we love the subject matter and secondly, because antique bronzes always are the best when it comes to the details and the patina. Both the serenity in Jesus' face and the way His cloth is perfectly draped around His sitting body are details that never fail to impress. The angelic faces of the two children who are clearly enjoying to be in His presence, make this meaningful and striking sculpture even more pleasant to look at. This handcrafted and antique work of beauty simply warms your heart and it will look marvelous, no matter where you decide to have it on display. Our price for this work of religious art...

Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings st...

Owl figurine by walter bosse around 1950s Original condition.

This beautiful stoneware figurine, model 21519/237, depicts a standing bear designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The figurine is in 1st grade and measures approx. 15 cm in hei...

Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920 A bronze dancer in Art Deco style on wooden base by Fritz Paul Zimmer. Marked left in front Fritz Paul Zimmer (1895-1975 Germa...

French Art Deco rower porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.5"(9cm), ...

Artist : René Broissand Title : Pair of Door handles « Birds » - Big size Date : circa 1970 Size: Size: 4.9 in (h) x 8.3 in (l) x 2.6 in (w) / 12.5 cm (h) x 21 cm (long) x 6.5 cm (larg) Materials and Techniques: Stainless Steel Additional Details: Stainless steel with a shiny patina, worked with a blowtorch. Comparison: the “heron” dining room table which appears in the setting of the film “Fear in the City”. We have the same pair of door handles in a smaller size. Rene Broissand biography : René Broissand (1928-2019) was a very talented decorator and artist. Born in Tunisia to French parents, he learned the trade of welder upon arriving in France. He quickly devoted himself to this material that he learned to love: metal and particularly stainless steel, preferring it to others for its malleability and resistance. He will explore all the possibilities through exchanges with numerous artists using this material. He will be particularly determined to explore all its limits in an artistic dimension. René Broissand will never stop creating. He participated in his first exhibitions in Paris from 1963 with metal artists such as César, Hiquily, Guzman and Albert Féraud. From Basel to New York, he has held exhibitions over a period of twenty years. His career has been built around the intimate relationships he has maintained with numerous entrepreneurs and personalities. Appreciated both for his sculpture and his furniture, for this fabulous international notebook composed of personalities from the world of TV, cinema and politics, he is required to respond to important orders. His polished bronze lighting fixtures...

A set of eight beautiful dumbbells made out of walnut and a metal core inside. The dumbbells come with a minimalistic and elegant shape, refined with brass rings. Matching with every...

19th century Renaissance marble relief. The relief is carved to the Renaissance taste and is in very good condition. It is framed in a later frame ...

Sculpture Stormtrooper Blue Helmet Butterflies with original blue Stormtrooper helmet in matte blue resin ornamented with Morphos butterflies (no cites required for this butterfly). ...