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African or African American Wood Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really well done, cool hand carved man. I thought this was a piece of American folk art. I am now
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

African or African American Wood Sculpture
African or African American Wood Sculpture

African or African American Wood Sculpture

$950
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would
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Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Sculpture
African Wood Sculpture

African Wood Sculpture

$1,400
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C. A signed, dated, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.

Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.

$3,750
H 9.75 in W 8 in D 16.5 in
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
By Vaughn Kendrick
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.
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Mid-20th Century Other Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

$1,450
H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in
American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a contemporary American sculptor celebrated for his mastery of representational bronze sculptures
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21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller
American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller

American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller

$12,500
H 29 in W 27.25 in D 11.13 in
1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American

1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American

$875
H 15 in W 11 in D 10.75 in
"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
By William Wallace Rosenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Although this remarkable sculpture has the appearance of richly-colored mahogany, it is cast in bronze
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

$4,250
H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcarved wood wall sculptures- pair of African basteliefs.
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Vintage 1940s Unknown American Craftsman Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures
African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures

African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures

$487 Sale Price / set
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H 18 in W 8 in D 2 in
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"

John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"

$6,500
H 15.5 in W 20.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel
By Robert Sestok
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
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Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel
Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

$45,000
H 93 in W 19 in D 19 in
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

$65,000
H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 11 in
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
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1990s American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

$2,600
H 11 in Dm 16 in
"Salt Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

"Salt Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
"Salt Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

"Salt Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

$950 / set
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern

$7,800 / set
H 8.5 in Dm 6 in
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded Painted Steel
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
(Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded Painted Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded Painted Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded Painted Steel

$2,950 / set
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 29.5 in
Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions
Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

$5,600 / set
H 28.75 in W 21.75 in D 19.75 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
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1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

$3,500
H 1.75 in Dm 20 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
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1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger

$2,940
H 3.5 in Dm 20 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
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Late 20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

$1,250
H 3.75 in Dm 14 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
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1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

$2,940
H 3.5 in Dm 20 in

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Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very soulful Art Deco sculpture of a young woman.
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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman
Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman

Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman

H 24 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
African American Boy Bust
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1920 Wood and original polychrome. African American bust wearing yellow cap. Sits on a
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African American Boy Bust
African American Boy Bust

African American Boy Bust

H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Afro-American female ceramic sculpture. It's a handcrafted, hand-painted, matte glazed
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Busts

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Ceramic

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate
By Nathaniel Cohate
Located in Bantam, CT
National Sculpture Society. This sculpture of African male nude by Nathaniel Choate probably from his stay
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Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate
African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate

African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate

H 27 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in
William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
, his sculptures achieve a charged presence as reminiscent of modernist sculpture as of African American
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath
William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath

William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath

H 5 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
"Child s Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diminutive and charming, this depiction of a small African American child is a rare find. P
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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Child s Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
"Child s Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

"Child s Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

H 4.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely carved form of an African American Gentleman--likely a sharecropper. Simple, yet very well
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

H 20 in W 11 in D 9 in
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
By Eugene Gauss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
African American man exhibits the stylized eyes and eyebrows beloved of artists in the Art Deco era
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
By Cornish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite wonderful plaster bust of an African American Woman from a NJ 1934 exhibition by E. Trene
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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870
By Émile Guillemin
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze Cold Painted African American boy playing banjo resting on squared molded plinth
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870
French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870

French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870

H 29 in W 26 in D 7.75 in
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This painted wood "diorama" The Rodeo Cowboy Dan The Bronco Busting Man by African American
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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Located in Chicago, IL
background, reflects a blend of influences including African and Native American sculpture. With over 45
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20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Fabric

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

H 10 in W 7 in D 2 in
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Located in Chicago, IL
restoration work and comics background, reflects a blend of influences including African and Native American
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

H 10 in W 7 in D 2 in
Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture
By Helene Sardeau
Located in Astoria, NY
Helene Sardeau (Belgian-American, 1899-1968) Art Deco cast bronze sculpture of a jazz singer
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture
Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture

Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture

H 9 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson
Located in Wiscasset, ME
African American vernacular funerary sculpture. His subjects ranged from the Biblical to the banal, and
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson

"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson

H 5 in W 22 in D 14 in
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the
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Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49

H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.5 in
African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful African female head sculpture by American artist Fred Press. Matte black cast metal with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s
African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s

African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s

H 12.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s
By Augusta Savage 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautifully exicuted plaster bust,, manner of Augusta Savage,depicting African American Man
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s
African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

H 13 in W 11 in D 10 in
Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Phoenix, AZ
depictions of African-Americans during the 1930s-1940s, Born in Bay Saint Louis, Missouri, Barthé was reared
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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"
Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"

Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"

H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in
Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900
By Bernhard Bloch
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very lifelike figure of a young American black boy is a fine example of the work of Bernhard
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900
Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900

Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900

H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Set of Five
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Five
Set of Five

Set of Five

H 41 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
"Compact Sofa" Ray Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

"Compact Sofa" Ray Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
"Compact Sofa" Ray Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original

"Compact Sofa" Ray Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original

H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
African American Jockey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional and rare American bronze of a seated jockey.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African American Jockey
African American Jockey

African American Jockey

H 22 in W 6.5 in D 12 in
African American Bust
Located in Seattle, WA
Dual chalk ware bust with black chippy over paint.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster

African American Bust
African American Bust

African American Bust

H 16 in W 15 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an interesting biomorphic sculpture by Hooks.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks
Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks

Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks

H 11 in W 17 in D 11 in
Head of an African-American Jockey
Located in Litchfield, CT
Although many jockeys in the mid-nineteenth century were African-American, very few sculptures and
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Head of an African-American Jockey
Head of an African-American Jockey

Head of an African-American Jockey

H 11 in
Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very competent and insightful portrait bust of an African American woman in a head wrap signed by
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman
Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman

Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman

H 24 in W 9 in D 11 in
Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning Friedrich Goldscheider style life size plaster figure of a seated smiling African American
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Vintage 1970s Austrian American Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted
Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted

Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted

H 48 in W 28 in D 14 in
Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century
By Johann Maresch
Located in New York, NY
Modelled holding a pewter chamber stick, wearing a fez, impressed marks 'J. M. 6454' 25.3/4 in. (65.5 cm.) high Medium polychrome decorated terracotta. Year of work, circa 1900. ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century
Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century

Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century

H 26 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique African Asana sculpture
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Antique 19th Century American Samoan Tribal Tribal Art

Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture
Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture

Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture

H 11.82 in
Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
A life-size glazed ceramic sculpture of African-American woman's head, styled with twisted curls
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20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture
Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture

Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture

H 11 in W 9 in D 10 in
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears to be carved from cheerywood by an unknown carver. Mounted on black wood base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Female Terracotta Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1944), possibly African American female. A very nice sculpture.
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Female Terracotta Bust
Female Terracotta Bust

Female Terracotta Bust

H 10 in W 7 in D 8 in
Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful ceramic sculpture by African American artist Earl Hooks.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks
Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks

Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks

H 17 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful sculpture by African American artist Earl Hooks. The glaze is very interesting.
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Vintage 1950s American Vases

Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks
Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks

Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks

H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

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Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of metallic gold and light green painted plaster table lamps with large nickel-plated rings, circa 1950. Both lamps are signed by the manufacturer on the back of the lamp. These...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware
Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware

Pair Tommi Parzinger Style Painted Plaster Table Lamps with New Nickel Hardware

$1,400 / set
H 37.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon. Hand carved and hand painted using tempura paint. Used in ceremonies, the mask has very nice detail to it and makes a...
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20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging
Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging

Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging

$886
H 43.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer
By Norman Mercer
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing to say the least. This Lucite sculpture is colorful as well as having a substantial presence and unexpected design. Multiple radial pieces are arranged in a concentric design...
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1990s American Abstract Sculptures

Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer
Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer

Monumental Lucite Sculpture by Norman Mercer

$10,000
H 22.75 in W 20.5 in D 8.5 in
Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set
Located in Miami, FL
A brass and glass mosaic tea set by Salvador Teran, circa 1970s. Includes the tray, coffee pot, sugar bowl with lid and creamer.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set
Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set

Rafael Teran Brass and Glass Mosaic Modernist Tea Set

$750 / set
H 10 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Robert Zeidman Modern Geometric Abstract Sculpture
By Robert Zeidman
Located in Miami, FL
A large sculpture by Robert Zeidman. The geometric shapes are arranged in an upward totemic manner. Name of piece is Celebration II as picture in the accompanying catalog.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Robert Zeidman Modern Geometric Abstract Sculpture
Robert Zeidman Modern Geometric Abstract Sculpture

Robert Zeidman Modern Geometric Abstract Sculpture

$5,500
H 47 in W 8 in D 8 in
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800

Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800

$2,480
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight
By U. S. Wind Engine and Pump Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic piece of Americana! Halladay H37 cast iron red windmill weight made by the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company between 1880-1916 in Nebraska. Please note: Only the red windmi...
Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight
Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

Halladay H37 Star Red Windmill Weight

$2,900
H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in
60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th American hooked rug mounted as a wall hanging.
Category

Antique 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed
60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed

60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed

$2,900
W 60 in L 30 in
Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya

$330
H 14 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Located in Brecht, BE
For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.
Category

Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

$2,330
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

$3,250
H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
1930s Tall Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Hand Decorated Table Lamp by L. Hjorth
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This tall Art nouveau Danish ceramic table lamp is hand decorated, made by L. Hjorth ceramic factory on Danish island Bornholm that is famous for it's outstanding ceramic workshops. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Tall Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Hand Decorated Table Lamp by L. Hjorth
1930s Tall Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Hand Decorated Table Lamp by L. Hjorth

1930s Tall Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Hand Decorated Table Lamp by L. Hjorth

$1,494
H 16.54 in Dm 5.79 in
Bloom Swivel Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Boston, MA
Bloom swivel lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Inspired by a delicate blossom, Bloom is composed of hundreds of fine running stitches that radiate from the center of the seat. Hand...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bloom Swivel Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Bloom Swivel Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Bloom Swivel Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue

$3,704 / item
H 34.25 in W 41.25 in D 38.5 in
Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars
By Mottahedeh
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a remarkable pair of completely restored vintage hand painted Chinese Tobacco Leaf lamps, circa Mid 20th Century. The lamps were disassembled, the ginger jars were thoroughl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars
Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars

Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars

$4,500 / set
H 29 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian leather and gold embossed matchstick holder and match striker box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This Italian leather piece has gold embossed detail on top lid a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker
Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker

Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker

$295 Sale Price
21% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass A fine example of campaign furniture done over in a white lacquered finish. The case having six drawers a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass

$2,950
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 18 in
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African American Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of african American sculpture for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and plaster, every item from our selection of african American sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of african American sculpture, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of african American sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of african American sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fred Press and Richmond Barthé produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African American Sculpture?

A piece of african American sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,077, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About African American Sculpture
  • What is African American quilting?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Who are some famous African-American artists?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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