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Place of Origin: North American
Monumental Folk Art Skeleton Sculpture, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A thrilling sculpture made of cut, painted pieces of found iron. Esoteric, whimsical, and charming: this piece has incredible presence. At over 7 feet tall, it is literally "larger t...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life.
Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest.
Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Natural Wood Fish Shape Driftwood Sculpture Artist Signed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury abstract natural driftwood fish forming sculpture.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Modernist Ceramic Life-Size Sculpture “Restoration of Hope” By Dan Snyder 1982
By Dan Snyder
Located in Bernville, PA
Stellar modernist Mid Century ceramic life-size sculpture of a man entitled “The Restoration of Hope” By Artist (B.1948)Dan Snyder . Commissioned in 1982 fo...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Sculpture Abstracted Plant Forms on Terracotta Base
By Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist stylized plant form growing out of the terracotta earth base. Well done metal work reminiscent of Paul Evans, or Jere.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Nude Female Ceramic Sculpture signed by F. Trinque
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco nude ceramic sculpture featuring a figural study of a young female form with an early streamlined form by F. Trinque
The artwork showcases the woman in pristine whi...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 *Prototype* Samson slaying the Lion.
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VALENTIN SHABAEFF
1891 - 1978
Samson slaying the lion.
Signed and titled verso.
A PROTOTYPE for an Art Deco ceramic panel.
Incised and textured plaster with mottled gilt finish & mounted on a wood panel.
Panel size: 32" x 28" in.(81.3 x 71 cm.)
Valentin Shabaeff studied for nine years in Russia, mostly at the Moscow Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Hollywood Regency Standing Gold and Silvered Harlequin Sculpture
By René de Saint-Marceaux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency standing gold and silvered harlequin sculpture, after the sculpture '"Arlequin" by Rene de St Marceaux (1845-1915).
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$1,454 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3854
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1930s Hubley Cast Iron Pink Basket of Roses and Phlox Floral Bouquet Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of yellow and pink roses along with blue and pink colored phlox, held by a pink, handled...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Figural Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Regency outdoor figure is meticulously crafted from durable cast concrete, making it a timeless addition to any garden, patio, or outdoor space. The figure boasts intricate detailing, showcasing classic Regency-style design elements that evoke sophistication and charm.
Perfect for adding an elegant focal point to your landscape, this sturdy piece is both decorative and functional, standing resilient against the elements while aging beautifully over time. Whether placed as a centerpiece in a garden or as a decorative accent along pathways, this cast concrete figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Chaim Gross "Mother
s Pride" Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Mother and Child
By Chaim Gross
Located in Norwalk, CT
"Mother's Pride", 1976. Bronze on wood base. Signed on the bottom of the bronze base. Chaim Gross, JM, Foundry Josel Meisner & Co., Plainview, N.Y., edition 44/47.
Category
1970s Expressionist Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Nondum / Paradise", Unique Art Deco Bronze Wall Sculpture with Multiple Nudes
By Anna Coleman Ladd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entitled "Nondum" or "not yet," this remarkable and important bronze panel by Anna Ladd depicts a time in the future -- a mysterious, ecstatic world that seems to represent both para...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Walt Disney “Mickey Mouse in His Reading Chair ceramic, Demons
Merveilles
By Walt Disney
Located in Valladolid, ES
Fun and original ceramic Mickey Mouse sitting in his reading chair. This collectible figurine was designed by Demons & Merveilles, under license from Walt Disney, around the 1990s. I...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Astrolite Thick Lucite Sailboat Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming lucite sailboat from Astrolite. We see this nautical two piece sculpture displayed on a bookshelf or as a statement piece on a console, side or coffee table. Makes a wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small Minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 1.75" wide and is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
American Patinated Bronze of “Greeting the Dawn”
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeously patinated bronze female nude, “Greeting the Dawn” done by an unknown American artist. Seamlessly mounted on a cylindrical white marble base. Elevate any space to the nex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
M
M Bag 1
Stone Sculpture by Robin Antar Marble and Cast Resin
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasset, ME
2004
bag marble, M&M’s carved out of marble and cast in resin
bag is 30” H X 15” W X 20” D
M&M’s 3” X 3”,
Base is 18” H total weight 800lbs.
Artist statement:
My pass...
Category
Early 2000s North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Hand Painted Fantasy Chess Pieces with Kings Queens Jesters Castles Unicorns
Located in Ferndale, MI
Board not included. Interesting set of lead soldier type figures each hand painted and mounted on turned wood disc bases. Castle as the rook is the large...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
$600 Sale Price
33% Off
Magna Beach Ball Handmade Modern Glass Sculpture Contemporary Art
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
Compete with the sun for attention with the new Magna Beach Ball in Red, White and Blue. Revisit all of those fond memories of summer with this modern version of the classic beach ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
8 Foot Tall Pop Art Wood Pencil, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back to the drawing board! A remarkable piece for spurring conversation at home or for capturing attention in a store display. This massive vintage trompe l'oeil pencil is made of on...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Brass Figural Cherub Door Stops or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique detailed cast brass figural cherub door stops are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the p...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Gary Weisman Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture
By Gary Weisman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze sculpture by Gary Weisman of a male nude torso.
With a mixed chocolate brown and verdigris patina.
Gary Weisman is an important living American sculptor active in Phi...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century bronze beautiful patina George Washington hanging plaque of upper torso(Shoulders) and head.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the profiles of native american characters.. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes thru while the carvin...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure, Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure - Kachina Doll, circa 1970s
Measures: 7" wide x 6" deep x 14" high
The doll shows a few minor losses and cracks - Please review all images
...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modernist pair of vintage pineapple garnitures or objects of art handcrafted in metal in a stylized brutalist form with a chic oxidized finish.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,250 / set
“Torso” a c1935 Art Deco Terra Cotta Nude Figural sculpture by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1935, Art Deco period terracotta figural sculpture titled "TORSO" by Waylande Gregory (1905-1971). This hand-sculpted, unique work is cold painted a lovely greige tone with fleshy...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Nayarit Pottery Fertility Female Figure With Child
By Nayarit Culture
Located in Dallas, TX
Nayarit Fertility Female Figure With Child
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit,
Ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE.
A seated terracotta female figure from the shaft tomb tradition, shown cradling an infant over her right shoulder - likely a symbolic representation of fertility, maternity, and the continuity of life. This expressive red-slipped sculpture is boldly modeled with exaggerated limbs and stylized facial features, impressed eyes, a broad nose adorned with a septum piercing, and ear ornaments. Her elaborate coiffure is incised with vertical striations and rises into a high crest, pierced at the top with a vent hole connecting to the hollow interior. Manganese blooms across the surface attest to its long burial. Such figures were ritually interred in shaft tombs to accompany the dead, offering symbolic protection or ensuring rebirth in the afterlife.
Dimensions: 4 Inches Wide x 8.4 Inches Height (10.2 cm x 21.1 cm)
Condition: Presents beautifully with restorations to the head.
Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005
Legal to acquire under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14.
This Nayarit Figure...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Stellar Bronze Bank Advertisement Of A Silver Dollar By A. de Francisci C.1900
By Anthony de Francisci
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful large scale bronze sculpture depicting a silver dollar by Anthony de Francisci C. 1900 on a custom black metal stand. Most like...
Category
Early 1900s Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Duo” Artist Proof Bronze Sculpture by Victor Salmones, Mexico, 1983
By Victor Salmones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bronze sculpture titled “Duo” by celebrated Mexican sculptor Victor Salmones (1937–1989). This striking example of Salmones’ work was acquired directly from the Victor Salmones...
Category
1980s Organic Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lucite Sculpture Piano and Hands
By Memphis Group
Located in San Diego, CA
Lucite piano and hands sculpture, circa 1980s. Similar style to Eugene Brignola exquisite details.
Measures: 8” long, 8” tall, 1.5” wide signed by artist...
Category
1980s Neoclassical Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
”The Waitress” 1982 Bronze by Noted California Artist Jorjana Holden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely bronze by the noted California Artist Jorjana Jorgana Holden (1917-2011) titled “The Waitress”. It is Monogrammed JH 2/11 and dated 82. It is mounted on a bleached mahogany ...
Category
1980s Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Adjustable Industrial Machinist Stool, Manufactured by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early adjustable Industrial machinist stool, manufactured by Toledo,, Wonderful original patina color and surface. Solid carved wood top and back.
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White
Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Body Grid Sculpture by Tanya Ragir, Signed
Dated 1990, Edition 1/9
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Body Grid Sculpture by acclaimed artist Tanya Ragir, a captivating piece that effortlessly combines intricate design with cont...
Category
1990s Post-Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Polychrome Papier-mâché Madonna and Child
Located in Queens, NY
Polychrome and gilt papier-mâché Religious Madonna and child depicting the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. Figures stand on a gilt rectangular base with painted description by the a...
Category
17th Century Renaissance Antique North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Polished Cast Bronze Shoe Knekt
Located in San Diego, CA
solid cast bronze cricket boot shoe knet, circa 1950's some patina very unique and rare piece can be used as doorstopper or sculpture.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive vintage art deco bronze nude sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in good condition and measures 3"W x 4"D x 12"H. The sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,400 Sale Price
21% Off
Usa mid-century Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa mid-century modern Sculpture of Mickey Mouse by Stefan Toth for Walt Disney, 1950s
Iconic and vintage sculpture of Mickey Mouse's sorcerer's apprentice, from the iconic film Fant...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Whimsical 9 Clowns Artisan Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique artisan sculpted and handpainted 9 circus clown figurines. Great collectors find.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$520 Sale Price / set
58% Off
"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Salmones (1937-1989), Signed
Numbered 5/10
By Victor Salmones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exceptional Bronze Sculpture by the renowned artist Victor Salmones (1937-1989). This exquisite piece showcases a captivating scene of a man swinging a little girl fr...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Nude with Bowl, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Solon for Amer, Encaustic
By Leon Victor Solon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and rare example of Art Deco sculpture, this piece was designed by Leon Victor Solon, an important color theorist and designer who became the artistic director of the American Encaustic Tile...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Miguel Silva, Ilse Silva, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
Larry Mohr “Nude Study” Female Verdigris Bronze Female.
By Larry Mohr
Located in Chicago, IL
Larry Mohr (American / New York 1921-2013),
"Nude Study", verdigris patinated bronze sculpture of the lower part of a female body, signed L Mohr to base and 2 to edge of base.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Resin Statue of Liberty Sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage resin Statue of Liberty sculpture by Goldleaf Corporation, circa 1984. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.375"W x 5....
Category
Late 20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Figurines by Dr. Harley Niblack
Located in South Charleston, WV
This grouping of 3 figurines and 9 sculpture head figures were obtained directly from Dr. Harley Niblack by the consignor's father (who was also a woodt...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,590 / set
13" Tall MCM California Pottery Ceramic long-legged Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form standing on a grassy field. It comes in a glos...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Helios, God of the Sun", Large, Spectacular Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by De Lue
By Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the largest and most impressive bronzes ever sculpted by Donald De Lue -- one of America's greatest sculptors of Art Deco monuments over the course of 50 years -- this bronze ...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Blenko Amoeba Glass Candleholders in Tangerine. The beautiful freeform and color of these catapults them to sculptures. The joyo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-century vintage plaster hand model sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage plaster artist hand model study. This artist study is a rendering of a pair of hands touching. The study stands on a walnut base and his artist signed a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Short Standing TOTEM, Rectangular Ovals on Angled Legs in Metallic Glazed Clay
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This shorter "Modern Totem" sculpture consists of softly rectangular rings stacked one on top of the other, on short angled feet. Another angled foot is replicated above under the to...
Category
2010s Organic Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Soul Mates Utah Alabaster Sculpture by RD Tsosie
By Robert Dale Tsosie
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of native American art, namely, “Soul Mates” sculpture by RD Tsosie, made from Utah Alabaster.
By the renowned Navajo Contemporary artist, Robert Dale ...
Category
20th Century Native American North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition.
Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home."
Size: 5 5/8 inches high by 2 inches wide
Weight: 91.5 grams
Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey Henderson...
Category
1980s Native American Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Gil Original Pottery Wall Sculpture
By David Sil Bennington
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fun pottery wall sculpture of man with bowler hat and mirror eyes by David Gil of Bennington Pottery.
A whole collection is available.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life.
Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest.
Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
