Michigan - Sculptures

For your consideration is a magnificent, stainless steel table sculpture, of a reclining nude woman, "Little Goddess," signed by Jerry Soble, dated 1998. In excellent condition. The ...

An Artisan House Curtis Jere male silhouette metal sculpture. A lovely table sculpture of a male head. The head looks to the side with a stoic expression, topping the piece is a hat....

The Tinder Box is a small exquisite porcelain figurine that shines like a jewel. The figures are carefully created in great detail with much attention paid to the clothes and their decorations, the crutch, the cat, etc. This porcelain was based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale of “The Tinder Box”. A soldier is returning from the wars one day when he meets a witch. She tells him that she can give him riches, if he will do a favor for her. There is a hole at the top of a nearby tree. If the soldier climbs the tree, the witch tells him, and slides down the inside of the hollow trunk...

A regal bronze with brown patina life size bust on a pedestal by famed American-British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein. An exquisite example of modern & post-war British art. Circa early...

A motorcycle-riding Jesus, Hassidic Rabbi and Bob Dylan take to the road as Jesus literally takes the wheel. The expression of glee on all three character's faces as they get set to ...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY The monumental "Lynx", the snarling cat, was modeled by Royal Copenhagen artist Knud Kyhn, and created ca. 1950. It’s a monumental piece and remarkably well-preserved with an expressive snarl. The figure is marked by Royal Copenhagen Denmark as shown and numbered 2487. It is in excellent condition with no damage. Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) was a very productive artist who throughout his life created works of art that are still valued all over the world. In Denmark, he is especially known for his many animal figurines, which he created through his many years of service at Royal Copenhagen. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory from 1903 - 1910, 1924 - 1932 and 1936 - 1967, interrupted only by a period of work for Herman A. Kahler in Naestved in the early 1920s and at Bing & Grondahl 1908 - 1915 and 1933 - 1935. He was a Danish painter, draftsman and ceramic sculptor. He was the nephew of the landscape painter, Vilhelm Kahn, and was educated at the Kunstakademiet and Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler in 1904. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory, and a period with Herman Kahler in Naestved. He continued the tradition from the Fynbos and focused on animals and their movements as well as on the play of light in paintings...

A whimsical contemporary studio bronze sculpture titled “Mystic Encounter” by Joseph Quillian. Signed with an annotation of 59/350. Circa 1990s. A classic composition showcasing ocea...

John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creative genius, however, is most exquisitely shown in this unique grouping of objets d'art. The Wall Hanging has a lovely classical scroll shelf. The objets on the shelf include an apple and pear - both fruits frequently rendered by artists from the Dutch Masters to Cezanne because of their perfectly balanced shape and rich colors. In addition is a small Greek or Roman styled dish used as an oil lamp. The other three objets are mysterious twisted tube-like organic shapes. John Glick, at one of his richest, creative bests. The objets are of various sizes, movable and can be displayed as desired. The size given is the overall size of both pieces and the objets d'art. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

For your consideration is a marvelous, 9/11 Memorial, metal wall sculpture, signed and dated by Curtis Jere, circa 2011. In very good condition. The dimensions are 26" W x 36" H.   

A handmade raku ceramic sculpture depicting a pomegranate. Signed on bottom (artist unknown). Circa late 20th century. Fired with blue and gold glaze. A luxurious decorative item. Fr...

Alfredo Zilch 1908 - 2003 . Studied at national school of fine arts under Mateo Saldana , German Gedovious and Diego Rivera . Officially appointed to found Taxco school...

A minimal postmodern abstract lucite sculpture on a stone base by sculptor Carolyn Goyette. Signed on base. Created circa 1980s. Connecting curved forms are attached on the stone bas...

A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider. Stamped Goldscheider Everlast Corp on bottom. Circa mid-20th century. Intricate deta...

For your consideration is a marvelous, bronze table sculpture, on an acrylic lucite base, depicting a nude woman, "Duchess," signed by Jerry Soble, dated 1999. In excellent condition...

A unique pair of ceramic Asian heads by Japanese artist Fumio Takasugi, circa 1970s. Signed on base. Hand painted with an intricate and stylized design. Th...

A classic modern contemporary carved acrylic sculpture depicting geese in flight. A dynamic composition with movement and energy. Artist unknown. From a private collection. Dimension...

Well executed minimal and brutalist torch cut sheetmetal on round stock welded steel frame.

Len Norman, American 20th century) the prestidigitator. Assembled and painted whirligig depicting a magician and body sawing act Measures: 23" x 27" x 12".  

A forged painted copper metal, abstract floor sculpture, with a metal coil design by Michigan artist Robert D. Hansen. Could be displayed indoors or outdoors. The perfect modern stat...

An interesting set of 4 modern inspired hand-crafted ceramic busts by Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Denmark. Each sculpture is marked on t...

For your consideration is a gorgeous gold abstract wave sculpture on a marble base titled "Slipper 97" and signed Nani (18 x 12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over...

An aesthetically charming antelope sculpture in rich grainy rosewood. Both effortless and valiant despite its diminutive size. Measures: 5.13" T x ...

Stunning accent piece! An elegant vintage woven Chinese giraffe sculpture. This has an interesting composition with a baby giraffe on the back, which is also the lid top. In excellen...

A modern brutalist bronze sculpture depicting a ballerina by Michigan artist Betty Jacobs. The ballerina sits elegantly on towering pedestals. Circa 1970s. A unique modern sculpture....

For your consideration is magnificent metal wire interlined sculpture signed Nani 1973 (23 x 12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 ye...

For your consideration is an eye-catching, forged iron metal, abstract floor, by Robert D. Hansen. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 16" W x 12" D x 42" H.   

For your consideration is a contemplative, bronze sculpture of a father with a son, holding the Torah, by an anonymous artist. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 15" W x 11" ...

A unique Mid-Century Modern decorative ceramic item showcasing a biomorphic shell design. The sculpture has lovely tones of swirling green with leather strands. It sits upon a metal ...

Incredibly large Soap Stone carving of two people hugging. Anatomically skilled artesian. Great use of stones natural coloration lending to the o...

Littala glass bud vase by Timo Sarpeneva. Signed on underside.

A stunning modern form sculpture on a modern base titled Famous by Detroit sculptor James Nani. Circa 1970s. Dimensions: 9h x 6.75 diameter. In excellent condition. James Nani (1...

An intriguing handcrafted abstract "S" design sculpture made of cedar wood. Handcrafted by Michigan artisan Larry Buettner. Signed on the bottom. A unique item for a modern inspired ...

Eight geological specimen bowls in varying sizes.

Skeleton steel sphere. Comprised of varying sizes of round stock steel and sheet brass welded together. Presents a Primitive folk Brutalist quality.

This kinetic floor sculpture on pedestal is hand cast in polished chrome, while the movement and three dimensional quality emphasizes the varying shapes and 360 views. Signed, with a...

Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery red finish that became known as Flambe. When these Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to1279) porce...

From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan, this large corrugated cardboard vase rendered in matte gray by Flute, Chicago circa 1980s and moving in concentric circles creating the round shape. I...

An Assembled Group of Seventeen Sitzendorf Porcelain Monkey Band Figures, Charming as a collection or themed dining table decoration. Priced per figure. Property from the Estate of Fred and Estelle Spector, Chicago, Illinois Fred Spector began violin lessons at the age of five with his uncle J.B. Mazur, concertmaster of the Czar’s Imperial Orchestra in Saint Petersburg. A lifelong Chicagoan, he attended Hyde Park High School and Chicago Musical College. He was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 47 years (1956 – 2003). He was actually hired into the CSO twice. The first time was in 1948 but the music director was fired shortly after he was hired, and the symphony did not honor any of the contracts of the recently hired musicians. Eight years later he was invited to audition again. At that point, he was conducting Top Banana...

For your consideration is a stunning, ceramic sculpture titled "Increase and Multiply and Fill the Earth," by American artist Peter Lupori. 23" h x 16" w x 6" d. In good condition with slight damage. The sculpture was awarded a prize in the 39th Associated Artists of Pittsburg Annual exhibit in 1949. In good vintage condition. Peter John Lupori was born on December 12, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1926-27, Lupori attended school in Florence, Italy. Following graduation from high school in Pittsburgh, Lupori studied art with John Donald and William Reed...

An exotic and eccentric vintage Raj embroidered camel toy. Circa 1950s. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy.Vintage oversized cam...

A 19th century continental turquoise glazed figural ewer with dragon form handle 18" high, great color and detail. Attributed to Theodor Deck.

A glamourous, show-stopping, bronze sculpture depicting a modern seated female figured. Signed Betty Jacob 1968. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 16...

A marvelous modern lucite sculpture with blue and green accents by Detroit sculptor James Nani. Circa 1980s. Dimensions: 24.25 x 6.25 x 3.25. In excellent condition. James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist...

For your consideration is an eclectic, African, polychrome white sculpture with orange lips. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 4" H x 6.5" W x 8" D.  

Charming gilt bronze bust of a woman, spectacular gilt finish. Would look lovely in an office or library

White porcelain cubist petite elephant figurine with trunk up Measures: 5.13" x 2.75" x 1.5".

A grouping of three modular ceramic bowl sculptures by Michigan artist Kaiser Suidan 1992 Unique footed bowls in a conjoined puzzle like configuration with various designs and glaze...

Handsome collection of seven 19th century English Staffordshire bust of gentlemen. Range of measurement from 7.5" - 12", Priced Per Bust.

19th century Bennington spaniel sculpture of large-scale, very handsome and stately.

A mid century modern metal figures sculpture. This wonderful vintage sculpture depicts a set of 3 cubic figures shoulder to should with their arms and legs waving out. This piece is ...

Collection of five Black Forest roe mounts on carved wood plaques. Priced per mount.

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Collection Of Six Italian Carved Wood Urns With Painted And Gilt Decoration

Stately Continental Terracotta Bust Depicting A Classical Female Bust. Depicting a classical female bust with laurel leaves around the head, the sec...

Striking bronze sculpture of two ladies in the manner of Alberto Giacometti.

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this pair of antique, carved lions. Fresh to the market from an East Coast Estate, these lions are in search of their next home for the next century. Beautifully carved with an excellent patina only achieved by ages in an estate garden...

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this Regal Lion of European origin. Fresh from an east coast estate, this monumental lion statue has mad...

Spectacular gilt bronze of reclining Roman woman, beautiful gilt finish.

Curtis Jere (American, 1910-2008) jump rope. Bronze figure of a girl jumping rope. Signed "C. Jere" along the base Measure: 10.5" x 6" x 4".

Exceptional Licio Zanetti monumental Murano glass decanter very heavy and sculptural. Would be a great centerpiece