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Place of Origin: South American
Ethnic Design-Seated terracotta Figure with nose-ring, Quimbaya culture, 17th C
Located in Leuven , BE
Seated terracotta Figure with nose-ring, Quimbaya culture, 17th C
Category

17th Century Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pyrite with Hematite
Located in London, GB
A beautiful specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, composed of sharp triangular crystals with perfectly smooth faces and a brilliant metallic lustre. The bright golden surfaces ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Blue White Lace Agate Geode Wings with White Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Blue Lace Agate Butterfly Geode with White Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description A fascinating small geode that was cut open to show the world its internal beauty, this Agate Geode Wings com...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Polished Banded Agate Slice – Natural Home Decor
Located in New York, NY
This Polished Banded Agate Slice – Natural Home Decor showcases nature’s artistry through concentric bands of amber, brown, white, and black, radiating from a central cavity with str...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Agate

Giorgio A. Roccamonte, Robot, Abstract Modern Chromed Metal Sculpture, Ca. 1960
By Giorgio Amelio Roccamonte
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT ARTIST Giorgio Amelio Roccamonte a/k/a Elio Roccamonte (Argentine/Italian, Buenos Aires, 1927 - Rome, 1980) was a renown Italian sculp...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage South American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geese in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of geese designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder of the technological movemen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Polyester Resin Helmet Sculpture "Balkis" by Fabián Bercic, Argentina, 2020
By Fabián Bercic
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Polyester resin helmet sculpture titled "Balkis" by Fabián Bercic. Argentina, 2020. Exhibited in Fabián Bercic solo show "Meteora" at Calvaresi in 2021. ...
Category

2010s Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Spectacular All-Natural Elestial Citrine Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elestial Golden-Amber Citrine ▫️ Description Bringing a gorgeous color tone and remarkable aesthetics, this high-grade citrine crystal specimen displays a golden-amber hue that gr...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Bronze statuette with marble base "Javelin thrower"
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Bronze statuette with marble base "Javelin thrower" The statuette "Javelin Thrower" is a striking example of such a work of art.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco South American Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Natural Agate with Amethyst Butterfly Geode Wings
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Agate Butterfly Geode with Blue and White Lace Agate ▫️ Description With a natural form that truly resembles a butterfly, this agate geode showcases delicate lace agate patterns su...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

São Paulo 01 Totem by Gabriela Campos
Located in Geneve, CH
São Paulo 01 Totem by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 120 cm. Materials: American Oak, Freijó. ESTÚDIO MAIS ALMA moves toward the authentic and the unique, whether in ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Polished Agate Slice with Natural Forming Pearl Accent
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished agate slice centered with natural forming pearl. Agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Art Deco Inspired Car in Wood Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2014
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña Marcelo Peña / Artiste: Chileno Born in Chile, resides in Argentina Designer, creative and multifaceted. Inspired by the great masters of the Bauhaus and Art Deco movement. The " dreams of this artist" materialize in sculptures, masks, car design , lamp, furniture and an innumerable amount of objects that intervene from the world of the artist s imagination, printing his work an aesthetic and functional sense. Diferent materials play in their designs, wood, aluminum, bronze or copper and white metals. National design award 1998 Chile. Exhibition in Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach 2014. Works presented by exhibitors at the Antiques show...
Category

2010s Art Deco South American Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ethnic Design-Chancay original Mummy Bundle Mask
Located in Leuven , BE
A hand-carved funerary mask meant to attach to a larger mummy bundle. The plank-form mask is painted with a broad red face accented with white, diamond-shaped eyes, a rectangular mou...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Spectacular Large Citrine Geode Portal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large Citrine Geode Portal with Rare Flower Formation – Golden-Orange Citrine on Stand ▫️ Description From time to time, nature gifts us with a masterpiece — and in this case, it c...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Small Amethyst and Citrine Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Citrine and Amethyst Geodes ▫️ Description Coming from the same geode, this small pair of Cathedrals displays beautiful color, balance, and formation. The Amethyst shows cl...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Ripples Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Sucupira. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker J...
Category

2010s Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Luminous yellow sulfur
Located in London, GB
This vibrant sulfur specimen from Bolivia glows with an intense, electric yellow hue. Its naturally lustrous crystal surfaces reflect the light beautifully, enhancing the vivid color...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vaso Crosta 07 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 07 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 24 x D 31 x H 64 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine Citrine Floater Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Honey-Orange Citrine, A Natural Citrine of Exceptional Beauty ▫️ Description A spectacular small specimen from the renowned mines of Araçuaí, Brazil, this Natural Honey-Ora...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Collector s Golden Calcite on Deep Purple Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Golden Calcite Specimen ▫️ Description A supremely glassy and lustrous Yellow Calcite crystal takes center stage in this natural amethyst cluster specimen, growing harmoniously ato...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal, Mounted, Smokey Quartz, Lamp Special Made Base, Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Smokey Quartz point with Rutilated strands throughout, hi polished and made with light in the Custom hexagon brass baes. Fantastic when it is...
Category

1990s Art Deco South American Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Grape Jelly Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sparkly, Rare Grape Jelly Amethyst Cluster with Intense Deep-Purple Druzy on Quartz ▫️ Description Amethyst from Brazil is well known worldwide for its geode formations — often adm...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Blue Lace Agate Geode Pair
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatching Pair of Small Agate Geodes with Blue Banded Agate and Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description Small in size yet incredibly eye-catching, these natural agate geodes display a combi...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

AAA-Grade Amethyst Cluster with Large Druzy Crystals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gallery-Grade Amethyst Cluster with AAA Saturated Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description A gallery-grade Amethyst cluster showcasing beautiful aesthetics, with large, deeply saturated dark-...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Collector-Grade Pair of Rare Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Rare Blue Banded Lace Agate Cathedral Geodes – Natural Bookmatched Formation ▫️ Description A true collector’s treasure, this pair of Blue Banded Lace Agate Cathedral Geode...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Blue Lace Agate Geode: Amethyst Druzy Crystal, Collector s Mineral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Natural Agate Artwork: Rare Intact Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core ▫️Description Because of its perfectly arched shape, serene appearance, and cathedral-like s...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

AAA-Grade Amethyst Geode – Deep Purple Druzy Crystals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA-Grade Amethyst Geode with Saturated Purple Amethyst Druzy ▫️Description This AAA-grade Amethyst Geode stands as an extraordinary natural gem of remarkable beauty and depth. Fea...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Abraham Palatnik, Fish, Kinetic Sculpture in Acrylic Resin, Brazil, c. 1960
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) Sculpture "Fish", c. 1960 Polyester resin and pigment in black and white. Signed PAL Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from...
Category

Mid-20th Century Kinetic South American Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Resin

8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art. This Palatnik giraffe sculpture is in good vintage condition, having no chips or cracks...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Brazilian Amethyst Cluster with Cubic Calcite, Flower Stalactites Goethite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Amethyst Cluster with Cubic Crystal Calcite and Goethite Inclusions ▫️ Description A highly aesthetic amethyst cluster from Brazil, showcasing rare crystal calcite growing ato...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sparkling Deep Purple Amethyst Flower Cluster on Blue Agate Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Spectacular Amethyst Flower ▫️Description Rarely seen in such impressive formation and size, this Amethyst flower cluster is a true natural artwork and the perfect centerpiece or ...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Art Deco Inspired Airplane in Wood Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2014
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car: in solid wood. leather interiors We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña Marcelo Peña / Artiste: Chileno Born in Chile, resides in Argentina Designer, creative and multifaceted. Inspired by the great masters of the Bauhaus and Art Deco movement. The " dreams of this artist" materialize in sculptures, masks, car design , lamp, furniture and an innumerable amount of objects that intervene from the world of the artist s imagination, printing his work an aesthetic and functional sense. Diferent materials play in their designs, wood, aluminum, bronze or copper and white metals. National design award 1998 Chile. Exhibition in Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach 2014. Works presented by exhibitors at the Antiques show...
Category

2010s Art Deco South American Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Citrine Gem Tree on Citrine Cluster Base
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted Citrine gem tree invites elegance and natural beauty into your space. Each “branch” is adorned with rich orange polished Citrine crystals that shimmer with light, wi...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

AAA-Grade Lemurian Quartz Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Optical-Quality Real Lemurian Crystal from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description This is a very special point of genuine Lemurian quartz from Diamantina, Brazil—an area once famed...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyr...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Pyrite

Raul Varnerin Brazilian Mid-Century Biomorphic Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Brazilian Mid-Century biomorphic sculpture with a rich patina and a minimalistic design having 2 short legs on a rectangular base (base not pictured)
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sculptures

Matéria que Sente – Contemporary Sculptural Work (Made to Order)
Located in Vargem Pequena, BR
Matéria que Sente is a contemporary sculptural work by Brazilian artist Otávio Motta, created as a one-of-a-kind, made-to-order artwork. The piece belongs to Motta’s ongoing Matéria ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Genuine Citrine Quartz Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Honey-Orange Citrine, A Natural Citrine of Exceptional Beauty ▫️ Description A spectacular specimen from the renowned mines of Araçuaí, Brazil, this Natural Honey-Orange Ci...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

White Kinetic Composition by Edison Parra, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract Kinetic Composition by Edison Parra (1945-), Venezuela 1970s. Parra had his academical training between 1960 and 1966, first at the Neptalí Rincón Art School in Maracaibo and later at the Cristóbal Rojas Art...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Natural Smoky Amber Citrine Crystal Quartz
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Natural Masterpiece: Raw Lemurian Golden-Amber Citrine ▫️ Description Bringing a gorgeous color tone and remarkable aesthetics, this high-grade citrine crystal specimen showcase...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Peach Pink Amethyst Geode with Superb Rose Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exceptional Natural Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Peach Pink Druzy Crystals on Stand ▫️ Description You might be wondering — is this vivid peach pink color natural? The answer is y...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Modern Bronze Rhino Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modernist bronze sculpture of a Rhinoceros circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Extra Large Citrine Heart
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural X-Large (61 Lb) Citrine Heart ▫️ Description With stunning beauty, this unique and rare Citrine cluster was carefully hand-cut into a heart shape, highlighting all its x-l...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Blue Agate Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Deep Blue Agate Geode with Blue Sugar Druzy Amethyst ▫️ Description A true rarity among geodes, this exceptional specimen showcases one of the rarest color pallete, deep, almo...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Gorgeous Natural Citrine Crystal Quartz with Elestial and Lemurian Lines
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Water Clear AAA Natural Raw Honey Orange Citrine ▫️ Description Unparalleled in beauty, this genuine, natural citrine is a true work of art. This high-grade crystal specimen exhibi...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Rare Blue Agate Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Deep Blue Agate Geode Pair with Blue Sugar Druzy Amethyst ▫️ Description A true rarity among geodes, this bookmatching pair showcases one of the most captivating and uncommon ...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Red Pink Amethyst Geode with Superb Red and Pink Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exceptional Natural Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Deep Red Druzy Crystals on Stand ▫️ Description You might be wondering — is this colors in this pink amethyst geode natural? The a...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Rose Amethyst Flower in Galaxy Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All Natural Amethyst Cave with a Rare Amethyst Flower and Multi-Colored Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description Aesthetically pristine and exceedingly rare, this amethyst geode features a full...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Acrylic Sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina, 1969
By Rogelio Polesello
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina, 1969. Untitled, both with magnifying acrylic effect. Iron base. Dimensions of each one: 220 cm height, 88 cm width, 5 cm ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Sterling Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal
By Grupo Gal
Located in Greer, SC
This is a wonderful modern Sterling Silver and Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal. Numbered 940619 In excellent used condition. See photos for better details. H 10...
Category

1970s Vintage South American Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Chaman by Pablo Amoedo
Located in Miami, US
Presenting Chaman, a dynamic sculpture by the renowned artist Pablo Amoedo. This striking piece showcases a masterful combination of patinated bronze, aluminum, and rubber, exemplify...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Rose Quartz Gem Tree on Amethyst Base
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted Rose Quartz gemstone tree on a raw Amethyst cluster base brings harmony, beauty, and a touch of natural elegance to any space. Each “branch” is adorned wit...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Metal

Pyrite with Green Fluorite
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary specimen from Peru presents a dialogue between metallic brilliance and vivid color. Perfectly defined cubic Pyrite crystals shimmer with a rich golden luster, crea...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Pyrite, Crystal

Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz Calcite Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display base. Highlights from this group of cabinet specimens include a pink quartz sourced ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Chaman by Pablo Amoedo
Located in Miami, US
Introducing Chaman, an intriguing sculpture by the distinguished artist Pablo Amoedo. This piece is a masterful fusion of bronze, epoxy, and rubber, reflecting Amoedo's innovative ap...
Category

2010s South American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 05", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Sculptural Amethyst with Fluorite on an 18th Century Italian Altar Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural amethyst crystal with fluorite on an 18th century Italian altar base. The amethyst crystal is originally from Brazil and has a fluorite inclusion. It is mounted on an ...
Category

18th Century Organic Modern Antique South American Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Delta Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category

2010s Minimalist South American Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Le Gambe Sculpture by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Le Gambe sculpture by Marcela Cure Dimensions: Leg 1 W 35 x D 5 x H 16 cm / Leg 2 W 21 x D 6 x H 21 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite Our Le Gambe sculpture is compo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern South American Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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