Europe - Sculptures

Rare and delicate Goldscheider Art Déco ceramic figurine of the 1930s: Elegant young lady in a red off-the-shoulder trouser costume with red polka dots and a large hat on her blond c...

Super rare to find a vintage brown leather boxing dummy from the 1930s with very nice patina and some damage in accordance with age. Dimensions: Height: 148cm, Width: 70cm, 25cm d.

Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century Beautiful corpse of Christ with missing arms. He must have been on the Cross, arms in a horizontal position. Great expressiv...

A late Victorian Bronze Pointer by Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879). Excellent patination, signed 'P.J. Mene' to base. Dimensions: H 11cm W 22cm D 9.5cm Origin: French Date: Circa...

Art Deco sculpture athlete with spear, javelin thrower signed by Limousin. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930.

A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...

A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Aus...

Art Deco style sculpture nude bather VENUS by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays with Le Verrier foundry seal. Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base. Design 1930. Posthumo...

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958),a well-known Danish silversmith and designer. Wooden figurine of a zebra. Hand-painted. Early edition. Mid-20th century. Label. In very good condition. Dimen...

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

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, bronze sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture by the artist U.Basset, Le Torrent, 19th century Napoleon III period sculpture, in bronze,...

Sculpture in regula representing a Poulbot, circa 1900-1920. A regule sculpture of a Poulbot, a newspaper seller, circa 1900-1920, Napoleon III style. h: 53cm, w: 23cm, d: 23cm

Erich Oehme (1898-1970) for Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sculpture in the form of a horse's head. Blanc de Chine. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Marked. Fourth factory quality....

For sale, Jake and Dinos Chapman's 'Hell Souvenir', a grotesque selection of 1:35 scale figures from the artist's purgatorial dioramas 'Hell', 'F*cking Hell', 'End of Fun' and 'The S...

Beautiful Murano blown glass sculpture in sapphire blue glass handmade by Murano masters

'Elephant du Senegal' A late 19th century bronze sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) of a charging African Elephant. Excellent green patination and hand chased detail. Signe...

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

1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...

I create sculptures inspired by any organic shapes that mimic a wide range of flora and fauna. The organic shapes in the natural world, whether it is mineral, vegetal, animal, micros...

Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition...

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original pair of Circa 1880 hand made in Italy Grand Tour bronze Hercules cups with black marb...

In 1968 with a letter to Dino Gavina by Luce and Elica, Giacomo Balla's daughters, they asked for a reproduction of the Futuristi Flowers drawn by their father. Before putting the ...

13 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare and Well Modelled Tripple Bird Group modelled as a Central Male Bird with a Female either side. 17.5cm high, 16cm wide, 6cm deep Dated 1914

This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...

A very fine early 20th Century bronze study of a muscular Olympian athlete about to cross the finishing line. The bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand finished ...

American sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Chiseled bronze work depicting the bust of a gentleman in a suit and tie of excellent quality. Sculpture in beautiful pati...

Cream white glazed ceramic standing lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Very rare to find in this huge goat version and in excellent condition.

In most if not 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 re...

Large and impressive Black Forest rack for hunting guns, circa 1870-1890. If you are looking for the perfect antique to decorate one of the walls in your hunting room, home office o...

Delicacy and subtlety are what emerge from these sculptures, as the artist, Manel Galià expresses universal emotions that encourage inner contemplation. A unique objet d'art. Handmade over many hours, this piece is the expression of great sensitivity and the reflection of feelings that find an echo in us2400 The artist expresses the inexpressible with a strong sense of abstraction and a pleasure in working with materials. Manel Galià was born in Barcelona into a family of artists and spent his entire childhood in this artistic atmosphere. He spent a lot of time in his father's studio, observing and helping his father. He often applied the first touches to blank canvases, and his father continued the work begun by the child. Moving away from his father's style, Narcis Galià...

French sculptor, modernist bronze sculpture, solid bronze. From the 1960s/70s. Signed MF and EA for Edition Artiste. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 9.5 cm x D 4.0 cm x H 16.5 cm.

Rare Bauhaus bust mannequin designed by modernist master René Herbst (1891 - 1982) Siegel, Paris France 1930s Lacquered aluminum, plexiglass This rare version of Herbst's bauhaus ...

Exceptionally Fine Wooden Sarcophagus Mask Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, circa 1069-945 BC. Acacia wood, rosewood, hippopotamus ivory Masterfully carved from a single piece of fine-grained hardwood, the present mask is characteristic of the most exquisite funerary art made during the 21st Dynasty, and was probably commissioned for a particularly high-ranking individual. The oval face displays a gently smiling mouth with full, outlined lips, furrows at the corners and a bow-shaped philtrum. The straight nose with rounded nostrils, the cheeks full and fleshy and the large, almond shaped eyes with heavy lids and tapering cosmetic lines, set below long, sweeping eyebrows. Social collapse across the Mediterranean in the Late Bronze Age meant that the 21st Dynasty in Egypt was a period of great turmoil. Trade routes were disrupted, governments collapsed, and mass migration occurred. Economic scarcity meant that traditional funerary practices in Egypt were also affected, with a lack of material and financial resources leading to the reuse of preexisting material. As a result, during the 21st Dynasty, 19th and 20th Dynasty coffins changed ownership rapidly and were heavily recycled for new purposes. Tombs were also unmarked allowing them to be shared by many people. These new practices brought forth a shift in the understanding of funerary paraphernalia. No longer important objects owned forever by the deceased, they were now simply seen as short-term transformative devices, whose symbolic and ritualistic meaning could be appropriated for others. However, paradoxically, the art of coffin-making also reached new heights during this period, and many of the richly dec- orated “yellow” coffins, characteristic of the 21st Dynasty, are remarkable works of art in their own right. Indeed, knowing that coffins were being reused throughout Egypt, the Egyptian élite set themself apart by commissioning lavish sarcophagi decorated with the images and texts meant to help guide them to the afterlife, and which would otherwise have adorned the tomb walls. As coffins were the chief funerary element which now identified the dead and allowed them a physical presence in the world of the living, their quality and appearance were of the utmost importance. The traditional coffin ensemble was made of three parts: a wooden mummy cover, which laid directly atop the mummy, an inner coffin, and an outer coffin, both made of a lid and case. Additional decorative elements, such as masks, were carved out separately and later glued or pegged to the lids. After the completion of the painted decoration, the sarcophagus was covered in a varnish to give it its yellow colour. Gilding was sometimes used for the coffins of the high priests’ families, notably on parts representing naked skin, such as the face mask. However, some of the élite tactically avoided gilding altogether as to ensure that their coffin would not be looted. When manufacturing the inner and outer coffins, particular attention was paid to the woodwork. Displaying the skill of the carpenter, this type of funerary art has largely remained unparalleled throughout Egyptian history. The principal wood used to craft the present mask is Acacia nilotica. The evergreen Egyptian acacia was considered sacred and said to be the tree of life, the birthplace of the god Horus, as well as symbolic of Osiris, the god of the dead and resurrection. The modelling of the face in the wood is superb, but the inlays also help mark this mask out as exceptional. Inlaid eyes and eyebrows were extremely rare and reserved to the finest and most expensive coffins. Traditionally, eyes were made of calcite, obsidian, or quartz, and eyebrows of coloured glass paste or bronze. Here, the pupils, eyebrows, and cosmetic lines are inlaid with Dalbergia melanoxylon, a rare type of wood which belongs to the rosewood genus. In antiquity, however, it was known as Ebony of the Pharaohs, from the Egyptian word “hbny”, meaning dark timber, because of its black, lustrous appearance. An extremely dense and hard wood requiring significant skill to work with, ebony was a luxury material highly coveted by the pharaohs themselves, to make furniture, decorative and funerary objects. The wood was imported with great effort from the southern Land of Punt, most likely modern Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea, alongside other luxury goods such as gold and ivory. A magnificent ebony throne, recovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, illustrates the incredible aesthetic potential of this material and why it was so highly valued by Egyptian royalty. Only élite members of Egyptian society could have afford- ed Ebony of the Pharaoh inlays for their funerary mask. The sclerae on the present piece were once both inlaid with hippopotamus ivory. Whiter than elephant ivory, this type of ivory is also denser, and more difficult to carve. The use of this luxury material, reputed for its gleaming appearance, enhances the lifelikeness of the eyes. For the Egyptians, hippopotamus ivory was imbued with magic powers. The hippopotamus was indeed both feared and venerated due to its aggressive behaviour. Whilst the male hippopotamus was associated with danger and chaos, the female was benevolent and invoked for protection, especially of the house and of mothers and their children, through the hippopotamus goddess Tawaret. Thus, not only was hippopotamus ivory used as an inlay and to make practical objects, such as combs and clappers, but it was also used to make talismans like apotropaic wands or knives. Made during a time of scarcity where few could afford made-to-order coffins, the present mask could have only belonged to one of the highest-ranking individuals in society. Undoubtedly one of the finest Egyptian coffin...

The decorative trophy , was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. C...

Contemporary Metal Sculpture - Collectible Design - Decorative Coat Hanger Playful, unexpected and bright is the new Cactus sculpture from our Spinzi collection. Designed and handcr...

Rare and stunning sculpture of Christ. Even from up-close most people think this is a bronze. That's how good the surface and bronzed patina of this impressive sculpture are. The sc...

Ceramic figure of a woman with veil and newborn baby by Ronzan.

Head of a Satyr Roman, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD Carved and highly polished marble An extremely fine marble head of a satyr, depicted with ivy wreath, curly hair and pointed goat’...

The Hanns-Peter Krafft Wool Sheep Sculpture, an early edition with plenty of vintage charm, was crafted for the German Company Meier. Handmade, this sculpture showcases unique charac...

Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding model is made by and signed Mario...

This Terracotta Head of a Young Woman on a new iron base is a striking piece of sculptural art, blending the organic forms and stylized motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau movem...

As opposed to the Mel Brooks parody of the Robin Hood story, it appears that Staffordshire in the mid 19th century depicted their men WITHOUT thights! This charming antique Staffor...

A set of 4 teardrop shaped glass ornaments or suncatchers in irredesent cobalt blue glass. Unknown Scandinavian glass maker circa 1970-80. Measurements: H: 15 cm (without string), w/...

"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...

This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...

Bronze sculpture depicting faun with cymbals on red marble base.

Ceramic rooster sculpture by Ronzan

French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1930s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9...

Beautiful terracotta bust of a young charioteer, chariot driver during ancient games and tournaments. The work reflects a clear eighteenth-century style, with particular attention to...

Elegant Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Work finely sculpted in alabaster depicting the allegory of winter. Finely crafted statue of a young girl in vintag...

Plaster Bust White Sculpture circa 1960 Origin: Spain, circa 1960 Style: Mid-20th Century Material: Plaster Capture the essence of mid-20th century craftsmanship with this striking...

We are delighted to this stunning and really quite rare marble statue on Alabaster plinth on a kneeling praying child after the original by the great Luigi Pampaloni (1791-1847) name...

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine of a reclining German Shepherd. Approximately 1930. Model: 1789. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 23.0 cm x Depth 13...

Shadow Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a Kind Dimensions: D 46 x H 44 cm Material: Ceramic Finishing: Textured, Glazed Inside Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancien...

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a sitting German Shepherd. Model number 1765. Designed by Laurits Jensen. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 22.0 cm ...

Unique and incredibly stylish Dutch antique coat rack, celebrating 'De Nachtwacht'. This striking antique Dutch coat rack is special, practical and highly decorative. It is special ...

A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...