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Item Ships From: Bay Area
18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud which is draped over his shoulder...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Esther Hunt "Peachflower" Chalkware Bust c.1922
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower". CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACT...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th c. Plaster Cast Nose and Mouth Sculpture c.1900-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Plaster cast nose and mouth sculptures mounted on black, wooden stands. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. ...
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Mid-20th Century Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Bronze Figure of a Jauntily Seated Man With a Cane
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cast bronze figure of a hatted Southern gentleman perched on a high stool stump, one hand holding a walking stick, the other a cigar. This example is signed "Camille" on the base. ...
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20th Century American Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned. ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Large Seated Maitreya, Lacquered wWod, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Seated Maitreya, lacquered wood, 20thcentury Maitreya Bodhisatva, seated in a pedestal, with one leg on top of the other, draped robes and a large halo. One hand is almost tou...
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20th Century Japanese Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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 guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts wh...
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1920s North American Folk Art Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large henhouse bear by the henhouse company in Norwalk, Ohio 24 x 12 x 60
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21st Century and Contemporary Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Textile

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Scottish Highlander Hunters
By Staffordshire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of 19th century equestrian Staffordshire porcelain Scottish Highlander hunters on horseback. Each bearded gentleman is depicted seate...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Openwork Geometric Stool
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved wood stool with openwork geometric design, It is in good condition, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Well used with deep patina, chips and ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Preston L Prescott (1898-1988, American) Stone Sculpture of Seated Young Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Preston L Prescott (1898-1988) Stone Sculpture of a Seated Young Woman 5.5"W x 3.25"D x 12"H
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20th Century Modern Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century It is in good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Polynesian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Nikita Carpenko Modernist Wood Figurative Sculpture c1940s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Worn and weathered Tsogho short bench carved from a single piece of wood, with faces and figures, from Gabon, Africa. Blocky bench with roughly carved out openings, flanked on one s...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed and Dated 1952 3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
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1950s Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...
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Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Art Deco Gilt Bronze on Marble, By Henryk Kossowski, (1855-1921)
By Henryk Kossowski
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful young nude has a timeless look. She sits on an oval piece of marble and contemplates. Rich, clean gilding really bring her to life. Done in such a manner that it look...
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
By Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand carved stone sculpture by Zimbabwean Artist Nesbert Mukomberanqa, nephew to Nicholas Mukomberanwa. South African sculpture known for the "Shona"...
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of Early 19th-Century Walton Pearlware Porcelain Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming pair of pearlware porcelain figures was made around the time of the Battle of Waterloo. And as such, they’ve had a few scrapes with life. But they evoke the charm of co...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle ( Signed ).
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20th Century Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana. It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Figures and Hand
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique, solid cast bronze sculpture of a hand holding three nude figures. Signed by sculptor at base, name is undecipherable as is exact d...
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20th Century Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H
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19th Century Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894
By Gladenbeck Foundry, Carl Theodore Wegener
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very whimsical bronze features a young street kid, cigar in hand, and monkey on a chain in the other hand. A scene that should inspire a smile. Sculpted by the Danish artist Car...
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Special Delivery" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2013 Forged steel and cast bronze Measures: 9 H x 5 W x 16 D in. / 23 x 13 x 41 cm Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Tro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Finely-Modeled Vintage Patinated Bronze Figure of a Golfer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dressed in vintage 1940s clothes, the pensive golfer stares down the fairway after completing the perfect swing; inscribed EG.
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1940s American Other Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

German Bronze Figure of Emil Jannings, Hollywood and Movie Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...
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1920s German Beaux Arts Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Depicting the Slain Head of King Richard III Shakespeare Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those who are wanting sculpture of any Shakespeare characters, we have that here for you. We know it is the head of King Richard III being held by an...
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1910s French Beaux Arts Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Emil Janel (Swedish American 1897-1981) Relief Woodcarving Figural Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Full relief wood carving, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricatures in the Scandinavian flat-pl...
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Mid-20th Century American Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man Holding Small Scale, Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
An unusual cold painted Vienna bronze of a seated man holding a little scale in his left hand. The scale has a small weight on the scale while a banana is weighing heavier on the ot...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Monarch Air" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged steel, paint 2013 Measures: 11.5 x 16.5 in. / 29 x 42 cm Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Troll. About this piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Moorish Figures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Moorish Figures in Venetian Dress. Hand blown Black Murano Glass with Gold accenting by Barovier, Italy, 1930s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Antique Bronze of a Man Lying Face Down, Karoly Herpka, Hungarian (1861-1938)
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual and mysterious bronze was done by the Hungarian artist Karoly Herpka (1861-1938). Signed underneath in 2 places. The subject seems to be unhappy about some event. Not...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Beaux Arts Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Native American Mother and Child Painted Ceramic Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Native American mother and child painted ceramic sculpture by Manuel Felguerez.
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20th Century North American Native American Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Daredevil Dawg" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged steel 2008 Measures: 9 x 15 x 15 in. / 23 x 38 x 38 cm Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Troll. About this piece,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Austrian Cold Painted Greco-Roman Warrior, by Bergman Foundry, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very high quality example of the Bergman Foundry. Detailed cast and meticulously painted are all here. Great movement and a handsome base also make this one special. The sculpture ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Greco Roman Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations 16.5" x 8" x 6.5" gilded mask 13.75" x 9.75" x 5"
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20th Century Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
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19th Century Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Eggshell

Vienna Bronze, Boy Jockey, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This finely cast bronze depicts a very young boy jockey standing with his original (yes original) crop. The crop has the same coloration as the boy's body. It was originally attached...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Julius Schmidt-Felling Olympic Torch Bearer Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
By Julius Schmidt-Felling
Located in San Francisco, CA
Julius Schmidt-Felling Olympic torch bearer bronze sculpture on marble base, circa 1910 Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling was a German sculptor. He designed ...
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Early 20th Century German Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th-Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Young Child with Kitten, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920 Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...
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Early 20th Century American Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Solid Wood Carved Sculpture of Traveler on Wine/Beer Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid Wood Carved Sculpture of Traveler on Wine/Beer Barrel Swiss or German, possibly the mountainous Black Forest area. Hand crafted by a truly skilled carver, a bear can be seen ...
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Ira Yeager Sculpture Pierrot Clown Head on Stand
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French pantomime pierrot head or bust sculpture mounted on a stand by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). One of several Ira created from pain...
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20th Century American Modern Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete, Tin

Art Deco Copper-tone "Strong Man" Bookends
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Stunning "Strong Man" Bookends are definitely going to make any bookshelf and its books look superior, These copper-toned metal strong men are rea...
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20th Century Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Bronze Putti s a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of 19th century bronze putti's. They each measure 8 inches high by 3 inches wide. Incredible detail in these two beauties.
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19th Century European Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figure of a Cherub Pushing a Sleigh, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This whimsical figure of a cherub pushing a sleigh was always in our Xmas window, but now we are selling it. It is artist signed "Kingsburger", German, circa 1900. A very lovely scul...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of mixed metals mounted on a free form burl wood base. The perfect accent tabletop or desktop piece to complement mid century and industrial modern decor.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

A Well-defined Italian Bisque Figure of a Discus Thrower
Located in San Francisco, CA
the well-defined athlete with contorted body about to begin his throw; with beautifully delineated face, hands and feet wearing sheer, form-fitting shirt and shorts
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1910s European Greco Roman Vintage Bay Area Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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