Europe Figurative Sculptures

An early 20th century Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzl of a nude dancer in an elegant pose. Set over original onyx base and signed to bronze. Dimensions: H 33cm W 9cm D ...

carved foot, Roman footwear, marble foot, ancient Roman foot, Roman foot sculpture, Foot sculpture with footwear in ancient Rome style. Sculpture valuable and highly original Materi...

A large and rare second half of 15th century religious marble sculpture group, hand carved, mounted on bronze base for display. This sculpture group depicts the death of Saint Joseph...

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s Item e7222 A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terra...

Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman holding her arms high above her in a stretched pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fin...

Pierre Le Faguays, Dancer "Lysis", Art Deco Bronserad Metal Sculpture for Max Le Verrier, Paris Designed by Pierre Le Faguays, pseudonym "Fayral", ca. 1930 in dark-green Patina. Ol...

Sculpture representing the “deconstructed” Statue of Liberty by Arman (Armand Fernandez). Bronze with blue-grey patina and polished bronze. The Statue of Liberty is a recurring motif...

A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by Juan Bautista Franconio and painted in 1600 by Francisco Pacheco in Seville, Spain. The present corpus reproduces a model attributed to Michelangelo. The best known example, lesser in quality, is one on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). The association of this corpus with Michelangelo was first brought to light by Manuel Gomez-Moreno (1930-33) who studied the wider circulated casts identified throughout Spain. The attribution to Michelangelo was subsequently followed by John Goldsmith-Phillips (1937) of the MET and again by Michelangelo expert, Charles de Tolnay (1960). While Michelangelo is best known for his monumental works, there are four documented crucifixes he made. The best known example is the large-scale wooden crucifix for the Church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, made in 1492 as a gift for the Prior, Giovanni di Lap Bicchiellini, for allowing him to study the anatomy of corpses at the hospital there. In 1562, Michelangelo wrote two letters to his nephew, Lionardo, indicating his intention to carve a wooden crucifix for him. In 1563 a letter between Lionardo and the Italian sculptor Tiberio Calcagni, mentions this same crucifix (a sketch of a corpus on the verso of a sheet depicting Michelangelo’s designs for St. Peter’s Basillica [Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille] may reproduce this). That Michelangelo was working on small corpora in the last years of his life is further evidenced by the small (26.5 cm) unfinished wooden crucifix located at the Casa Buonarroti, considered his last known sculptural undertaking. Michelangelo’s contemporary biographer, Giorgio Vasari additionally cites that Michelangelo, in his later years, made a small crucifix for his friend, Menighella, as a gift. Surviving sketches also indicate Michelangelo’s study of this subject throughout his career, most notably during the end of his life but also during the 1530s-40s as he deepened his spiritual roots. The occasional cameo of crucified Christ’s throughout his sketched oeuvre have made it challenging for scholars to link such sketches to any documented commissions of importance. All the while, in consideration that such objects were made as gifts, it is unlikely they should be linked with commissions. Nonetheless, a number of theories concerning Michelangelo’s sketches of Christ crucified have been proposed and some may regard the origin of the present sculpture. It has been suggested that the corpus could have its impetus with Michelangelo’s work on the Medici Chapel, whose exclusive design was given to the master. It is sensible smaller details, like an altar cross, could have fallen under his responsibility (see for example British Museum, Inv. 1859,0625.552). Others have noted the possibility of an unrealized large marble Crucifixion group which never came to fruition but whose marble blocks had been measured according to a sheet at the Casa Buonarroti. A unique suggestion is that Michelangelo could have made the crucifix for Vittoria Colonna, of whom he was exceedingly fond and with whom he exchanged gifts along with mutual spiritual proclivities. In particular, Vittoria had an interest in the life of St. Bridget, whose vision of Christ closely resembles our sculpture, most notably with Christ’s proper-left leg and foot crossed over his right, an iconography that is incredibly scarce for crucifixes. The suggestion could add sense to Benedetto Varchi’s comment that Michelangelo made a sculpted “nude Christ…he gave to the most divine Marchesa of Pescara (Vittoria Colonna).” Of that same period, two sketches can be visually linked to our sculpture. Tolnay relates it to a sketch of a Crucified Christ at the Teylers Museum (Inv. A034) of which Paul Joannides comments on its quality as suggestive of preparations for a sculptural work. Joannides also calls attention to a related drawing attributed to Raffaello da Montelupo copying what is believed to be a lost sketch by Michelangelo. Its relationship with our sculpture is apparent. Montelupo, a pupil of Michelangelo’s, returned to Rome to serve him in 1541, assisting with the continued work on the tomb of Pope Julius II, suggesting again an origin for the corpus ca. 1540. The earliest firm date that can be given to the present corpus is 1574 where it appears as a rather crudely conceived Crucifixion panel, flanked by two mourners in low-relief and integrally cast for use as the bronze tabernacle door to a ciborium now located at the Church of San Lorenzo in Padula. Etched in wax residue on the back of the door is the date, 27 January 1574, indicating the corpus would have at least been available as a model by late 1573. The Padula tabernacle was completed by Michelangelo’s assistant, Jacopo del Duca and likely has its origins with Michelangelo’s uncompleted tabernacle for the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. The impetus for the Padula tabernacle’s Crucifixion panel begins with a series of late Crucifixion sketches by Michelangelo, depicting a scene of Christ crucified and flanked by two mourners (see British Museum Inv. 1895.0915.510; Ashmolean Museum Inv. 1846.89, KP II 343 recto; Windsor Castle RCIN 912761 recto; and Louvre Inv. 700). A faintly traced block possibly intended for sculpting the sketch of the crucified Christ on its recto was discovered by Tolnay on a version of the composition at Windsor Castle. The Windsor sketch and those related to it appear to have served as preparatory designs for what was probably intended to become the Basilica of St. Mary’s tabernacle door. Vasari documents that the project was to be designed by Michelangelo and cast by his assistant, Jacopo del Duca. Michelangelo died before the commission was complete, though on 15 March 1565, Jacopo writes to Michelangelo’s nephew stating, “I have started making the bronze tabernacle, depending on the model of his that was in Rome, already almost half complete.” Various circumstances interrupted the completion of the tabernacle, though its concept is later revitalized by Jacopo during preparations to sell a tabernacle, after Michelangelo’s designs, to Spain for Madrid’s El Escorial almost a decade later. The El Escorial tabernacle likewise encountered problems and was aborted but Jacopo successfully sold it shortly thereafter to the Carthusians of Padula. An etched date, 30 May 1572, along the base of the Padula tabernacle indicates its framework was already cast by then. A 1573 summary of the tabernacle also describes the original format for the door and relief panels, intended to be square in dimension. However, a last minute decision to heighten them was abruptly made during Jacopo’s negotiations to sell the tabernacle to King Phillip II of Spain. Shortly thereafter the commission was aborted. Philippe Malgouyres notes that the Padula tabernacle’s final state is a mixed product of the original design intended for Spain’s El Escorial, recycling various parts that had already been cast and adding new quickly finished elements for its sale to Padula, explaining its unusually discordant quality, particularly as concerns the crudeness of the door and relief panels which were clearly made later (by January 1574). Apart from his own admission in letters to Spain, it is apparent, however, that Jacopo relied upon his deceased master’s designs while hastily realizing the Padula panels. If Michelangelo had already earlier conceived a crucifix model, and Jacopo had access to that model, its logical he could have hastily employed it for incorporation on the door panel to the tabernacle. It is worth noting some modifications he made to the model, extending Christ’s arms further up in order to fit them into the scale of the panel and further lowering his chin to his chest in order to instill physiognomic congruence. A crude panel of the Deposition also follows after Michelangelo’s late sketches and is likewise known by examples thought to be modifications by Jacopo based upon Michelangelo’s initial sculptural conception (see Malgouyres: La Deposition du Christ de Jacopo del Duca, chef-d’oeuvre posthume de Michel-Ange). Jacopo’s appropriation of an original model by Michelangelo for more than one relief on the Padula tabernacle adds further indication that the crucifix was not an object unique to Jacopo’s hand, as few scholars have posited, but rather belongs to Michelangelo’s original...

Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful of different hardwoods.

Pierrot under the Moon sculpture, France, ca.1900. Polychrome plaster and mirror. Pierrot sits on a stone balustrade and plays the mandolin under the moon. The moon is represented b...

Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Natural terracotta, unglazed and incised with ...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of boy with basket...

This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage. The bow...

The Niobe Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass and signed on the base. For further information please see authenticity i...

PLAY BALL Unique and poetic work. Bird and Humans sculpture ceramic. Made by a French sculptor, painter and ceramist, Pierre KOPPE. Greige and cobalt blue color. Signed on the back...

This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical lady or mermaid with a scaly fishtail. The adorable and handsome lady is holding a cartouche-shaped shield. The light fixture is hung on a chain suspension, mounted on real antlers, and decorated with red and yellow wrought iron...

Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...

Measurements and infos: Type: figurine of boy and fish. Height: Approximately 21 cm (8.5 inches). Base diameter: Approximately 9 cm (3.75 inches). Material: terracotta w...

A late 19th Century 'Grand Tour' bronze sculpture by Isaak Duchemin. After the original by Massimiliano Soldani (1656-1740) which can be found in the Tribuna of the Uffizi.

Large beautiful figurative sculpture by Danish artist Jens Jacob Bregnø in jugend style. The sculpture is made of raw sandstone and is signed by the ...

Precious bronze medal designed by the master sculptor Godefroid Devreese and made by Fonson & Cie in Belgium in 1939, equal to the one acquired by the British Museum in 2003, in whic...

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...

Sculpture amethyst flower I on marble base with metal gold finish leaves, with minerals stones sticks and with amethyst stone in the heart of the flower.

A charmingpair of mid 20th century Venetian glass figurines of a gentleman and his lady companion. Made by Franco Giancarlo Toffolo for Toffolo Venice. Venice has for centuries been ...

A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC. The sphinxes of the Serapeum have captivated travellers since Roman times. However, despite their significance, they are conspicuously absent from the collections of most major museums. Indeed, their existence in private hands is so improbable, and their imitations so numerous, that the present sphinxes were assumed to be modern copies throughout their recent ownership history. Finally recognised and conserved after an extraordinary chance discovery at a garden furniture sale...

Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. small losses . Measurement here below includes ...

Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...

Giove Ammone, Zeus Hammon, Giove ceramica, mascherone ceramica Giove Hammon -mascherone da parete - modellato a mano su ceramica refrattaria, patinato bronzo. dimensioni: h cm 33 x 2...

This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque sculpture in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, carved with exquisite detail and spiritual grace. The Virgin is...

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style...

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed. The Dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit inspired by Jesus’s baptism. The dove has been used among many Christian de...

A carved Portland stone figure with integral rectangular plinth of a seated Egyptian Deity. Circa 1900.

SILVERED BRONZE From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer this rare example Art Deco Bronze Figure by Paul Philippe. The figure beautifully raised upon a geometric bla...

Set of Two Sunbeds. Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...

Fantastic vintage 1970s-1980s pumpkins, also know as gourds, in Italian Murano and Swedisch Kosta Boda heavy mouth blown glass. Large life size pumpkins in orange, yellow and green glass. The three large orange-yellowish pumpkins are very pretty 1970s Murano ones. And the smallest green one is a Swedish Kosta Boda from the 1980s. The three 'classic' Murano pumpkins...

Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512) Provenance : collection Brimo de Laroussihle colle...

Lovely Statue of a Bronze Pixie Very Quirky and a Real Addition to Any Garden Suitable for Either indoors or Out Lovely Patina

A charming early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young girl in period attire standing holding a hoop behind her back , raised on a shaped marble plinth and sign...

Concorde Model Scale 1/36 sculpture, in resin fiber, on aluminium polished base. From Air France Agency. On base: height 110cm.

Lady and the Bee From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful French Bronze Sculpture by Eutrope Bouret. The Sculpture modelled in bronze with a su...

A scarce and stylish Austrian Art Deco Goldscheider, Wien, pottery figure of a young girl with a dog dating from circa 1930. The novelty young girl figure stands on a rectangular bas...

Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca1900 A patinated and gilt bronze metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Ma...

20th century Indian sculpture. Bronze object depicting an Indian deity of small size. Bronze richly finished with numerous details, in beautiful patina....

Pair of Antique Giltwood Angels Hand carved and gilded with silvered clouds to base. Made in France at the end of the 19th century, Very decorative architectural wall elements. ...

Bronze sculpture with wooden base, Homage to Marino Marini 1950s/60s

Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa! The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...

Wonderful a silver metal sculpture of horned mask (Maschera Cornuta) designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini. Made in Italy in the 1978.

Mid-20th century hand-painted traditional figure made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...

Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing the sculpture of Fragment of Apollo's foot. A fine reproduction of an imposing fragment of a foot, almost certainly the remains of...

This is a bronze sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans is a gorgeous interior furnishing item. it is an incredibly stylized Etruscan horse with ...

Bjørn Wiinblad, Danish 1919–2006 Unique monumental female figure by Bjørn Wiinblad, created in 1971. The sculpture stands 160 cm tall and is composed of five separate elements in gl...

Two German antique porcelain figurines. Rococo couple. 19th century. Largest measures: 12 x 7 cm. In very good condition. Woman's ...

Contemporary abstract wooden "VERVE" wall-mounted sculpture created by circular sawing, sandy-white painted on white-stuff. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2019 Due to the exaggerated leng...

Impressive Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass shade, CLarté, Lumina. Measures: H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Ori...

Atelier mannequin graven and carved stone pine wood Italy, late 19th century Measures: H 102 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm H 40.15 in x 9.84 in x 5.51 in Weight: circa kg 4 State of conse...

Grotesque theatrical mask of Maccus Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial period, circa 1st century B.C. – 1st century A.D., likely from Southern Italy. Terracotta with remains of pin...

French Art Deco table amp, 1930s. Egyptian woman with snakes in her arms. Spelter, glass and marble. Glass shade by Georges Leleu (Paris). Height : 16"(40.5cm), Diameter : 6.4"(16.2c...