South America Animal Sculptures

Mid Century Lovely Stretching Hagenauer Sculpture, in the form of a cat. Made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. Stamped Atelier Hagenauer Wien - Made in Austria and the Logo. A metallic...

Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over green marble bases. Perfect to use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa ...

French bronze and marble lion figure by PAUL ÈDUARD DELABRIÉRRE. "Reclining lion." Beautiful French figure of a prostrate lion in brown patina, with a reddish marble base by sculptor...

Immerse yourself in the artistry of Murano glass with this stunning duck, a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the prestigious Aureliano Toso glass factory. Attributed to ...

Art Deco silvered bronze duck bookends G.H. Laurent France 1925. Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by the famous French artist G.H. Laurent. Signed and numbered, circa 1925. ...

A "Running Dog" Packard Car Mascot / Hood Ornament , 1933, Automobilia Detailed silhouette in silvered brass, 5 inches long, mounted over a lucite base. Si...

Pair of porcelain parrots signed Meissen. Germany, early 20th century.

Art Deco bronze lamb bookends. Paul Silvestre. Marked: Silvestre, foundry mark, Susse Frères, Paris. Literature: This model is illustrated in "Animals in ...

Bronze Sculpture. Karl Sterrer Date of birth December 4, 1885 Birthplace Vienna Date of death June 10, 1972 Place of death Vienna Professional painter....

1930s Art Déco silvered metal elephant sculpture holding a bowl/ashtray by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Austria By: Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer Material: metal, silver, ...

Bronze sculpture of a goat by P.J Mêne This ancient sculpture was made by the well-known P.J. Mene from France, and dates from approximately 1875, although it may be after his death,...

Sculpture in bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Susse freres...

For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large container for cigards and smaller one for cigarettes or matches. La...

Art Deco Jacques Cartier horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends. Silvered plated bronze Ar...

Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of a...

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Neoclassical panther sculpture Material: Pewter and marble base (alpe green) Origin Germany Circa 1900 Perfect condition natural wear No visible...

Cold-painted bronze sheeps sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

19th century Art Nouveau silvered bronze sculpture of female hen by A. Grevin & F. Beer. Women Dressed as a Hen, she has a basket of eggs. On circular base incised " A. Grevin et Be...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Rare Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture in turquoise made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham Palatnik, part of Artemis Collection made in the 1970's.

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Painted Porcelain rooster, Germany, late 19th century.

Sculpture after derby. Material: Pewter with silver patina. Origin Germany Circa 1900. Good condition natural wear. Racehorse and Jockey. Patinated wooden base. Art nouveau...

Hunter and deer sculpture materials pewter electro plated and marble Origin Germany, circa 1900 perfect condition.

Incredible Archimede Seguso 'sfumatto oro' Murano glass with applied parts and gold pheasant circa 1950.

Art Deco Charging Ram Silvered Bronze Sculpture - Italian 1930´s. Figure signed on the base C. Rossi and Grigio. Perfect desk paperweight. We have specialized...

Incredible Murano glass Venini signature gray pigeon circa 1950.

This exceptional piece exemplifies Martinuzzi's mastery of glass manipulation, showcasing the distinctive Pulegoso and Bollicino techniques. This technique, pioneered by Martinuzzi,...

Incredible couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso 1948 "zebreto oro" circa 1948

Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver plated metal Country: France Glass: Schneider To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wir...

Materials: Silvered bronze and marble We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Amedeo (sometimes Amadeo) Gennarelli (1881-1943) An Italian/French sculptor, he was a pupil of Francesco Jerace...

Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver plated metal and art glass Country: France Glass: Muller To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, ...

Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1900

Acrylic Lucite Zebra Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik A stunning acrylic zebra sculpture by renowned Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. This piece is a true modern work of art that comb...

Chrome cast bronze, marble and glass table lamp, France, circa 1930.  

Incredible couple Art Deco in porcelain polycrhome parrots circa 1930.

Table lamp "Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty" Materia: silver bronze and wood Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been ...

Material: silver plated bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...

Incredible BARBINI Murano glass bicolor with gold and bubbles circa 1950 cock.

1920s Art Déco bronze rabbit bell ring with base by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, copper, meta...

Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century. Signed F. Eisenhofer.

Exceptional sculpture made by artist Antônio Julião, one of the great exponents of Brazilian popular art. This piece of museological importance was made in the 1970's and is one of the richest sculptures made by said artist, where he generously sculptured several tropical animals...

Japanese Bronze Elephant Figurine This Japanese bronze elephant figurine strikes a dynamic pose with its trunk raised in an upward gesture. The dark patina of the bronze highlights t...

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass with gold bicolor cock circa 1950.

Pair of Cold-painted bronze deers sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

Art Deco or Cubist Bronze sculpture of a French bulldog bookend or paperweight. Made of bronze, mounted over a marble base. Made in France, 19...

Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass green and yellow circa 1950 pheasant.

Plaster sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz titled "Cat" dates from the Art Deco period (1930-1939). The piece depicts a stylized cat, seated on a rectangular base, with its head lowe...

Incredible Murano attributed to Dino Martens glass cock white, green and gold circa 1950, perfect conditions.

Turuza Wauja – Two-headed Bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Hand-carved by Indigenous Wauja artisans from the Xingu region in Brazil, this remarkable sculpture-bench represents a two-heade...

Incredible italian bronze circa 1970 cock with signed Italy in one of tail feather.

Art Deco / Mid-Century Hagenauer Two Racing Horses Sculpture. Austria. Stunning sculpture. This is a wood and brass double horses sculpture circa 1930’s by Hagenauer . It is signed ...

Bronze “Dachshund” dog sculpture with brown patina and marble base, made by Oskar Pflug (1858 - 1937). Signed O PFLUG. Fec Germany, CIRCA 1910.

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Oswaldo Guayasamín (July 6, 1919 – March 10, 1999) was an Ecuadorian painter and sculptor of Kichwa and Mestizo heritage. Biography Early life Guayasamín was born in Quito, Ecuador,[2] to a native father and a Mestiza mother, both of Kichwa descent.[3] His family was poor and his father worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Oswaldo Guayasamín later worked as a taxi and truck driver. He was the eldest of ten children in his family. When he was young, he enjoyed drawing caricatures of his teachers and the children that he played with. He showed an early love for art. He created a Pan-American art of human and social inequalities which achieved international recognition. He graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Quito as a painter and sculptor. He also studied architecture there. He held his first exhibition when he was 23, in 1942. While he was attending college, his best friend died during a demonstration in Quito. This incident would later inspire one of his paintings, Los Niños Muertos (The Dead Children). This event also helped him to form his vision about the people and the society that he lived in. Career Guayasamín started painting from the time he was six years old. He loved to draw from that age. Starting from watercolors and transforming all the way through to his signature humanity pieces, his art career had many highlights. Although tragedy molded Guayasamín's work, it was his friend's death that inspired him to paint powerful symbols of truth in society and injustices around him. While his interest was seldom with his school work, he began selling his art before the time that he could even read. After his attendance at the School of Fine Arts in Quito, his career took off. La Galería Caspicara, an art gallery opened by Eduardo Kingman...

Incredible and large sculptural group of Murano glass by ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO 1950 bicolor with air bubbles fishes.

Édouard-Marcel SANDOZ (1881-1971) & SUSSE Fres (Fondeur) "Lapin bijou", a medal patina bronze sculpture shaping a rabbit, circa 1920. For Sandoz lovers and collectors, this famous ...

Leaping Greyhound Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight / hood Ornament. c.1925 Silvered Bronze Dog Mounted over a green marble base. Perfect for any desk. It looks a lot to a Lincoln 193...

An iconic acrylic sculpture by Nicolás García Uriburu, one of the most prominent artists of the Argentine pop art movement. Created in 1968, this work, titled Gato, measures 40 x 60 ...

Pair of Italian Ceramic Polar Bears by Giuseppe Ronzan, circa 1970 Exceptional pair of hand-crafted Italian ceramic polar bears attributed to the renowned Giuseppe Ronzan (active 19...