German Figurative Sculptures

This striking bronze sculpture, originally found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria, is inspired by the elegant forms and symbolic motifs of ancient Etruscan art. Crafted in Greece...

Vintage Industrial Robot Sculpture (1970s) A rare example of early machinist craftsmanship, this miniature industrial robot was produced during the 1970s and discovered at an estate ...

This vintage Etruscan horse chariot figure is a bronze Italian museum replica made in the 1960s - 1980s. The piece is a reproduction of a classic Italian style, showcasing the histor...

Post modern table lamp glass globe minimalist design , 1980’s

Statuette depicting the Love Putto in Meissen porcelain, made in 1800. The figurine may have undergone restoration. Ø cm 10 Ø cm 6 h cm 13 Meissen porcelain is considered one of th...

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed pair of German Karl Ens pottery porcelain Parrots Feathered Figures of quite generous size, late Nineteenth, early Twentieth Century. ...

Gorgeous antique metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a lock. Made in Austria, circa 1880s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or c...

A German Expressionist bronze sculpture "Polospielers" (Polo Players). Signed and marked 'Fred Voelckerling, 1919' on the base. In very good condition, normal wear and patina. Dimensions: 45x28x36.5 cm The aesthetic composition is depicting two polo players on horseback, in full competition. The horses' movement has a special elegance and sobriety, and the finish is of remarkable sensitivity, the anatomical elements are distinguished, without the stylization becoming of a trivial naturalism. The polo players are caught in a moment of maximum tension, struggling to keep both the horses in check and the clubs in play. The whole ensemble exudes the emotion of movement and competition, being a perfect example for the expressionist sculpture. Alfred (Fred) Hans Voelckerling (1872-1945) was a German artist who worked as both a sculptor and a painter. He has created many works of art that have been exhibited in different countries. His works are very impressive and often show people or animals in different situations. Voelckerling's art is well known and admired by many people around the world. After graduating from the Dresden school for arts and crafts where he worked in the studio of Robert Diez...

These are a beautiful set of NINE porcelain Monkey Figures or Figurines all playing in a Band made by Sitzendorf, Germany, circa 1910. What makes these figures special is the excell...

This dainty figure was crafted around 1900 by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Founded in 1853, this German firm continues to operate today. While historically best...

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...

Bambi- ceramic sculpture by Else Bach. Design from 1936 for Karlsruher Majolika. Art Deco, Germany.

A beautiful pewter figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this ...

Graceful Wallendorf Ice Skater Figurine, Germany, 1950s – Large Model A beautifully detailed large Wallendorf porcelain figurine of an elegant female ice skater, produced in Thuring...

A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine. Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916. In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an acc...

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by a unknown Company in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of c...

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION PERIOD: 15th CENTURY   Height: 94,6cm Width : 28 cm Depth : 18 cm   Lime wood Original Polychromy Good state of conservation     From 1430 onwards, sculpture underwent a profound stylistic renewal which continued until 1530, the so-called late Gothic period. In the Germanic countries, original sculptures flourished in an expressive and sensitive vein.
This renewal was inspired by the art of Nicholas of Leiden, who was active in Strasbourg in the 1460's. His style broke with the refined and delicate art of the international Gothic style in force throughout Europe around 1400. The figures became more authentic and realistic. The bodies became denser. Clothes are animated by deep, broken folds, the fabrics are heavy and have a great decorative value. In addition, the polychromy is intended to be illusionistic. The painting makes it possible to restore the texture of the materials, the richness of the textiles and the natural skin tone of the characters.   The dissemination of images through engraving and the great mobility of the artists led to the success of this style, which conquered the Upper Rhine, Swabian, Tyrolean and Franconian regions, contributing to the formation of a common stylistic identity in these regions. The economic boom in the flourishing German cities was conducive to the development of original production. Attracted by this prosperity, numerous workshops were set up in order to meet the orders of religious communities, the Church and the laity, including a clientele of middle-class rockers.      This precious Virgin and Child is depicted standing on a crescent moon, her head encircled by a crown of tall flowers. Her long wavy hair spreads over her shoulders, framing her beautiful oval face. Under fine eyebrows drawn with a brushstroke, her almond-shaped, slightly drooping eyes look at the Child with infinite softness. She is dressed in a long red dress with a rounded neckline, belted under the chest. The heavy fabric of her dress spreads out in broken folds at her feet. On her shoulders she wears a golden cloak. The drapery has deep folds. She holds out her right hand while she holds the Christ Child with her left.   Christ, with his well-defined hair, is naked. His cheeks are highlighted with red, he holds an apple in his left hand and with the other hand makes a sign of blessing towards the faithful.   Virgins with Child on a crescent moon were very popular in the second half of the 15th century, especially as the central subject of altarpieces in southern Germany and Austria. The crescent moon on which Mary is standing is reminiscent of the Woman of the Apocalypse. Often equated with the Virgin Mary.    This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ; 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because she was in labor, in pain from giving birth. ; 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: it was a great fiery red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ; 4 His tail swept down a third of heaven's stars and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth so that when she gave birth, he might devour her child. ; 5 She gave birth to a son, a male child who is to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was snatched up to God and his throne. ; 6 Then the woman fled into the desert, where God has prepared a place for her. There she will be taken care of for one thousand two hundred sixty days.   Some theologians see in this woman a reference to the Virgin Mary and in the child, Jesus.    
This remarkable work is a very fine example of sculpture from Swabian workshops in the last decades of the 15th century. It presents all the characteristic stylistic elements: a highly girdled silhouette, an abundant drapery with angular folds, but also a great physical presence accentuated by the polychromy that restores the anatomical details. This group is made of a wooden log. The deep folds of the drapery highlight the movement of the Virgin holding the child.       Bibliography :   Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Dévotion et Séduction, Sculptures souabes des musées de France, vers 1460-1530, Paris musée du Louvre-Éditions somogy, 2015   “Revelation 12 -   Common English Bible...

Rudolf Marcuse - The Swordsman Germany (Berlin) bronze, marble circa 1910 Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 x 19 x 6 cm Description: Bronze figure standing on a two-tiered base made of bl...

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome holds a flower pot. Good used antique condition with signs o...

Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted work-of-art wall rack certainly fits that bill. This good condition wall coat-rack with the finest quality cast iron wall hooks...

At the base of a staircase, or in front of a fireplace, the silhouettes of this pair has a lifelike quality. Pharaohs light the way from atop their geometric base. The bronze Egyptian-style statues will dominate the entryway and the conversation. The silhouettes are stunning, on or turned off. The Art Deco style parcel verdigris bronze figural floor lamps...

Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - attributed to Griebel in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in German...

Excellent lifelike depiction of an exotic bird sitting on a sturdy tree trunk, turning its head to the left. Detailed execution of the scenery in bold colours, base based on a heavy ...

FRANZ VON STUCK (German, 1863-1928) There is a tension between the Apollonian and Dionysian in Stuck’s work. Nietzsche’s contemporary and a kindred spirit, Stuck valiantly searched f...

A finely cast bronze sculpture depicting a standing female nude, created by the German sculptor Peter Breuer (1856–1930). Executed in Berlin around 1890, this work shows Breuer’s cha...

A serving dish in metal in lovely Art Nouveau-style designed at WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik in Germany. It is 35 x 16...

A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-style gilt plinth. Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No. 5'. Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine...

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...

This whimsical little bronze shows 2 young children on a sled riding down a hill of snow and with one youngster waving to us. The bronze is finished in gilt and the sled is mounted on carved marble. That is marble, not alabaster, and if you ever tried to dig your thumb nail into marble vs. alabaster you will see how much harder that stone is comparatively. The bronze is signed by the noted German artist Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski...

Each year, a new ornament is launched for the holiday season. The ornament for 2023 is inspired by origami Christmas stars. It has been a long tradition in Sweden to decorate the Chr...

19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...

Art Deco dancer by Fritz Paul Zimmer, Germany, ca 1920 A bronze dancer in Art Deco style on wooden base by Fritz Paul Zimmer. Marked left in front Fritz Paul Zimmer (1895-1975 Germa...

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of a young man in elegant attire. Hand-painted in polychrome colors. 19th century. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensio...

This antique sculpture was done by the well known Hans Arnoldt of Germany and dates to the early 20th Century and done in an Art Deco style. The sculpture is composed of cast and pat...

Rare orientalist bust in polychrome terracotta of an Arab, bearing the mark R St K, for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel, as well as the number 1525 The features are very fine, maki...

A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen, In the Renaissance style, circa 1870. The g...

Sculpture Apple Graffiti A in handcrafted ceramic.

9 figurines of M.I. Hummel, Goebel West Germany The German producer Goebel made the first Hummel figures in 1935. For this he used children's illustrations made by the nun sister Berta Hummel (1909 - 1946) The 9 figurines ( Not boxed) : * Merry Wanderer TMK 2 #11/0 (1950-1955) * Boy on Skies TMK 6 #59 (1979-1990) * My wish is small #465/0 Exclusive edition 1992/93 M.I. Hummel Club * "Brother" #95 TMK 6 (1979-1990) * Country Suite # 760 Exclusive Edition 1995/96 M.I. Hummel Club * What now? #422 Exclusive special edition No. 7 for members of the Goebel collectors club (1981 impressed) * Flower Vendor #381 TMK 5 (1972-1979) , 1971 impressed * Homeward Bound #334 , 1975 impressed, TMK 6 (1979-1990) * The Artist #304, 1955 impressed, TMK 6 (1979-1990) The measurements are approx. 14,5 cm high and 6- 9-10 cm diagonal The weight in total is 1540 grams TMK is for the year(s) that the logo (Trademark) Goebel shows as back stamp they used Berta Hummel, also known as Zr. Maria Innocentia, was a German artist. She is best known for the ceramics that we now know better as the Hummels or Hummeltjes * 1871 Franz Detleff Goebel and his son William founded F&W Goebel began to produce slate pencils and marbles * 1935 The first M.I. Hummel figurine...

This is a bronze sculpture, which may have been done by Frederic Weinberg. It is an incredibly stylized Roman Chariot and has a patina finish. Italian-made and great for any Mid-Cent...

Sculpture apple graffiti C in handcrafted ceramic.  

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Greek patinated sculpture. This Etruscan Greek Statue is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item of decor. It would look fabulous on a console table, in a b...

Rare and striking, this porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese male figure carrying a fish on his shoulders was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Ambe...

German Santa Claus figure made in papier-mâché with a hand painted detailed face. Holding a nicholas sack and decorated with golden glitter details....

A special musical design object for lovers of music and transforming technology. This is a handcrafted model of the first gramophone, elaborately crafted and true to detail despite ...

Otto Geyer (1843 Berlin - 1914 Berlin) BALANCEAKT (Boy balancing on a turtle) Bronze on marble base Height with base: 18.5 cm

A finely painted and gilt porcelain figure of the Commedia dell'Arte character, Scaramuz. By Nymphenburg. His coat in brown/grey, black, and white. His cloak, pants, and hat in a...

This plaster sculpture, Tanzende Mänade, is a museum reproduction created around 1930 after the antique original in the Antikensammlung of the Kunsthalle zu Kiel. Capturing the drama...

Depiction of a sitting, smiling Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous body with hair strictly combed back and a wide robe sitting cross-legged, arms straight in front...

Hugh Christmas tree stand made of iron. The stand is decorated with three large hands painted Santa Claus. The Santa Claus is decorated on both si...

An extraordinary and museum-worthy 15th century Gothic Corpus Christi, masterfully hand-carved in wood with exceptional anatomical detail and partially polychromed in white and royal...

A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands...

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture. Possibly a saint or a bishop. The bearded man is cloaked in draped fabric with only left ...

Statuette of King Frederick II of Prussia, Friedrich der Große, "Alte Fritz" Workshop of Christian Daniel Rauch Bronze, dark patina, green mar...

Set of three hand painted German porcelain soldier figurines standing against pillars, likely by A.J. Uffrecht & Company, marked with a gold anchor o...

This lovely bronze is the epitome of art nouveau movement. The stylized nature themes, flowers, movement, and a young girl who has butterfly wings and is holding a bird in her hand....

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally Art Deco glazed porcelain flapper girl figurine dating to around 1935. She's an impressive height standing 23.5 cm overall....

Depiction of two seated, smiling Chinese Buddha figures from a series of folk types: Voluminous bodies with hair tied back strictly, wearing robes that cling closely to the body, bel...

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