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Place of Origin: German
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Groups in Dore Bronze Mounts, circa 1770
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Meissen groups portray scenes of playful lovers in bowers of flowers embellished with mercury gilded bronze. The bowers are crowned with additional nosegays of porcelain...
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Late 18th Century Rococo Revival Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Meissen

Art Deco Figural Eight-Light Table Lamp with Blue Iridescent Glass, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A large figurative Art Deco table lamp with eight lights and a blue iridescent glass bowl, Germany, 1930s. This stunning and unique Art Deco table lamp is crafted from brass and bro...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and superb condition, extra large ( diameter 38.6 inches) pendant light. If you have a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier could be flying your way soon (no pun intended). Because of its size and quality it must have taken one very skilled German artisan weeks rather than days to fully handcarve this unique light fixture. With a diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts German Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Set of German Christmas Figures Tree Papier-Mâché Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
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...
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2010s Country German Sculptures

Materials

Other

Rare Butterfly Porcelain China Figure by Ens Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare butterfly made by famous porcelain manufactory Ens, Volkstedt Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It ...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...
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18th Century Rococo Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blanc de Chine Nymphenburg Figurine of Winter by Auliczek
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine. By Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. Designed Dominikus Auliczek. Modeled as an allegorical de...
Category

20th Century Rococo German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold Stuach
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco pin cushion doll by Fasold & Stuach wonderful 1930s Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related brush topper. Manufactured by th...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco German Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique orange color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Glass

German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An outstanding Art Deco ceramic horse sculpture inspired by the painting "The Red Horses IV" as also known as "Grazing Horses IV" by Franz Marc...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
By Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
Located in New Orleans, LA
A poignant work of extraordinary artistry, this bronze figure captures the mythical tale of Europa, the beautiful Phoenician princess who was kidnapped by the king of the Olympian go...
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20th Century Art Nouveau German Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dolphin Fish Metal Bronze Door Stop, Art Nouveau Vintage European 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Nautical, cast metal, antique doorstop with original patina finish. Depicting a mythological grotto dolphin style sea ser...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden tur...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Artistic Atelier Sculpture Depicting a Hand, Germany, 1907
Located in Milan, IT
Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a male hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined work...
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s
By Gräfenroda Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s. Christmas Gnome with candle holder, red top and pants, green coat. Rare collector's item, hard to find, original from the GDR era...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
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1890s Black Forest Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Klaus Lehmann, Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. No. 337 81
By Klaus Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klaus Lehmann, Postmodern Brutalist German Studio Pottery Cube Art Sculpture No. 337 81, 1981
Category

1980s Brutalist Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping Germany Circa 1880 This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a re...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Painted Carved Wood Carousel Horse w/ Saddle Seat on Stand 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with carved flowing mane, carved hairy tail, upholstered muslin saddle seat, flanking original glass eyes, and mounted o...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900. H / 3 inches. L / 5.5 inches.
Category

Early 1900s Rustic Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
Category

1930s Rococo Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Figurine of Dutch Girl with Sand Egg Timer Hourglass
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful girl figurine handmade in Germany circa 1900s- 1910s. A beautiful piece for decorating your kitchen. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors. Marked Germany.
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

19th Century German Extremely Detailed Sterling Silver and Gold Gilt Knight
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century German extremely detailed sterling silver and gold gilt knight figure. Knight in full suit of armour, carved face beneath a hinged viso...
Category

19th Century Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Rare Super Color Crusty Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase Scheurich, Germany WGP, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase, heavy Brutalist glaze Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made o...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver with Gold Wash Historical Knight Figurines, likely German ,Set of Three. Each depicts an iconic medieval warrior . Modeled in full armor with parce...
Category

Early 20th Century Medieval German Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of 2 S1346 Decorative Objects in Tropical Driftwood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 S1346 Decorative Objects in Tropical Driftwood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 33 x W 17 x H 48 cm. D 25 x W 27 x H 26 cm. Materials: Tropical driftwood. In Pietschmann’...
Category

2010s Post-Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Driftwood

Antique Decorative Bear Figure, German Carved Fruitwood, Black Forest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative bear figure. A German, carved fruitwood natural study in the Black Forest taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Enthusiastically ca...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

German Porcelain Group of Two Rabbits, Meissen, circa 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Modelled by Ivar Tillberg. Crossed swords Meissen mark in underglaze blue.
Category

Early 1900s Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

24 Vintage European Christmas Ornaments Churches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24 pcs of Vintage European Christmas Ornaments Church figurines in 3 colors. Blown Mercury glass Handpainted and with glitter. In a gift box.
Category

1970s Gustavian Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

mini slegde or sleigh, ideal christmas gift, with handpainted winter scenes
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A hand-painted, well-maintained German wooden sleigh from 1800–1850 that can be used for year-round exhibition or seasonal décor. Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden sleigh from the...
Category

1820s Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 17th century Northern European carved figure of a saint. This striking statue depicts a saint who is dressed in robes, whilst holding his hand over his heart. This figure is freestanding and is stood within a leaning position which makes him stand out. It has been beautifully carved from oak and has remnants of its original paintwork. Likely to have stood within a church for many years and would have been removed due to renovation reasons. This historical figure...
Category

17th Century Gothic Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Paint

Black Glass Mannequin Head Sculpture, 1970s German Decorative Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This life-size black glass head sculpture exudes a sleek and striking aesthetic, crafted in Germany during the 1970s. Its glossy finish enhances the deep black hue, creating a bold s...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...
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1860s Other Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Style Chinoserie Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ON
An Ode to Chinoiserie Elegance - This antique Meissen-style figurine embodies the grace and whimsy of 18th-century European fascination with the East. Finely modeled and delicately h...
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Minimalsitic Sculptural 14kg/30lb Kettlebell, Stainless Steel, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Kettlebell series in walnut. Perfectly shaped stainless steel, noble solid wood and fine brass details, this kettlebell is an absolute eye-catcher. The handle is in a league of its ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Porcelain Group Capriccio Boy on Ibex Rosenthal Selb Germany Circa 1914
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Art Nouveau Figure Group by Rosenthal. Naked faun-like boy sitting on the back of an ibex, straining his upper body backwards and supporting himself with both arms on the h...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen group, a courting couple, with classical bust behind.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting Meissen porcelain group depicting lovers standing infront of a classical marble bust, a young boy rocking a cot, a ship and dog. Blue crossed swords to the base. Batc...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
Category

Early 1900s Rococo Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine Mask Dancer From Hoffmann s Tales, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer standing on one leg in a white Bajazzo suit with blue tassels, wearing the characteristic cap with an extra-long visor and cock feathers sti...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Collection of 8 pcs., 1970s / 1980s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wonderful TV towers from the 1960s-1970s. Some made of steel, metal, aluminum, bronze. The little one golden ist made in plastic. Various heights from 22cm to 47cm! Have the normal...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Bavarian Hunt Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century Bavarian hand carved fruitwood hunt plaque depicting a roe deer hanging from a wooden peg over an oak branch with leaves and ...
Category

19th Century Country Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird
By Manfred Wild
Located in Queens, NY
A rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond mounted carved labradorite turkey / Capercaillie bird sculpture on a petrified wood base, attributed to Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Very finely crafted of the highest quality and best color Madagascar labradorite with excellent labradorescence. The entire hand carved turkey displays and excellent shimmer effect known as labradorescence. Madagascar labradorite, rich in the phenomenal characteristics of this remarkable gemstone which displays an ever-changing sheen, that is extremely suitable for the rendering of this turkey bird...
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20th Century German Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Cast Iron Art Deco Wall Relief „Unsere Arbeit“ by Heinrich Moshage 1929 Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing and highly decorative wall relief by Heinrich Moshage (1896-1968), 1929. Cast by the foundry 'Buderus', Germany, 1930s. This piece is part of a series of six works 'Unsere Ar...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Victor Heinrich Seifert - Bronze Sculpture “Nude Woman Fishing
By Victor Heinrich Seifert
Located in Kastrup, DK
Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870–1953). A finely detailed bronze sculpture of a young nude woman holding a fishing spear by the German-Austrian sculptor Victor Heinrich Seifert. The s...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Large Pottery Super Fat Lava Multi-Color 517-45 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 517-45 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Iridescent Large Glass Sculpture, Germany 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this glass art object from the 1980s. This sculpture comes from the estate of an art collector. From every angle you get fascinating and new, lively orga...
Category

1980s Organic Modern Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Wooden Zodiac Scorpio Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Category

1970s Brutalist Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Motorcycle Bronze with Driver Desk Piece Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic detailed motorcycle bronze desk piece. Very nice Automobilia sculpture. Figure with brown patina. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble. Pe...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Terracotta Bust of an old Gentleman, Germany 1936
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of an old man. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist and dated 1936. It makes a nice addition to a...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art German Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, good condition and beautifully handcrafted & colored "snowy owl sculpture" by Otto Pech, 1904. This hand-crafted antique owl clearly was well loved by it's previous owners, b...
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts German Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Porcelain Figure by "Heubach" Brothers, Early 20th Century, Stamped
By Fritz Heubach 1
Located in Greven, DE
Antique porcelain sculpture by Heubach brothers from Lichte, in Thüringen Germany. Depicted is a boy with a bagpipe sitting on a rock. T...
Category

1910s Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12
By J.J. Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th German porcelain figurine. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Model Number 12. Depicting a Trumpeter from the 'Gallant Orchestra' series created b...
Category

18th Century Rococo Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
Category

1880s Rococo Antique German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
By Sitzendorf
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Sitzendorf, in porcelain, hand-painted. Detailed example of the Emperor, dressed with bicorn hat, green uniform with medals, draped with a coat. On the...
Category

Early 20th Century Empire German Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Nuremberg Water Fountain Souvenir Statue Pewter Figure Vintage, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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 ...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Vintage German Christmas Tree Stand Iron Folk Art .
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art German Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Painted Plaster Bust of a Men on a Marble Bust, around 1976
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century painted plaster bust, created around 1976 by late German artist Jens Schleede, presents a compelling portrait of a man rendered with expressive realism and sculptura...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Handmade sheep curly brown fur by Hans Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in curly brown fur and beech wood. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany. Originally used as a stool, the sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wool, Glass, Beech

Yellow Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique yellow color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone s...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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