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JEF LAMBEAUX (1852 – 1908) Bronze Statue "THE DANCER WITH CASTANETS"
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in Ixelles, BE
JEF LAMBEAUX (1852 – 1908) Bronze Statue "THE DANCER WITH CASTANETS" .
Imagine a sculpture that transcends mere representation to capture the very essence of movement and passion. "...
Category
19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Designer Toy R.i.C.H.a.R.D. by Michael Lau, 2003
By Lau Michael
Located in Weesp, NL
2003 Michael Lau Designer Toy R.I.C.H.A.R.D.
Another Vinyl Art creation by Michael Lau from the 2003 S.F.C.C. series.
R.I.C.H.A.R.D. is in perfect condition and comes with it's original box.
Measurements: H 18 x W 10 x D 7 cm.
Price is for this one piece only. More designer toys available.
Urban Vinyl, Vinyl Art also called Designer Toys are created by an artist or designer working with a production company, or solely, to produce a limited run of a collectible 3D figure in one or more colour variants. It all started when in the 1990's Hong Kong based artist Michael Lau showed up at a Hong Kong toy show with customized GI Joe figures, that had been reworked into urban hip hop characters, wearing cool streetwear labels and accessories. This ignited a trend that first spread from Hong Kong and Japan, and was initially known as Urban Vinyl, but now the more accepted term is Designer Toys, which is more encompassing.
In Michael Lau footsteps followed many artists like Kaws, Frank Kozik, Gary Baseman, Bill McMullen...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Art Deco bronze sculpture Diana with bow and fawn By Charles Breton France 1930
By Charles-Eugène Breton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture Diana the huntress with bow and fawn by Charles Eugène Breton on a rectangular bronze base.
With artist signature and title.
France 1930.
Art Deco bronze...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Clown
Located in Brecht, BE
This resin clown arrived here direct from the Studio of Beth Carter,
British artist ... love her work.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$7,806
2003 Designer Toy BJ Hammer by Brothersfree
Located in Weesp, NL
Unleash the power of imagination with the rare and coveted limited edition glow-in-the-dark BJ Hammer designer toy by Brothersfree, a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. C...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Michael Lau Crylon Maharishi and Nike
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the extraordinary world of collectible art with the exclusive Art Toy set crafted by the legendary Michael Lau to commemorate Gardener’s 7th birthday. This remarkable set, limited to 50 worldwide, is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the boundless imagination of one of the most influential figures in the world of designer toys.
At the heart of this collection are seven magnificent Crylon spray cans, each standing tall at 38 cm (14.96 inches) and boasting a vibrant array of colors. But what truly sets this set apart is the inclusion of the prototype can, making it the only complete set of its kind in the world. This rare gem adds an unparalleled level of exclusivity and prestige to an already extraordinary collection.
Each Crylon spray can is accompanied by its inner and outer box, meticulously preserved and some even signed by Michael Lau himself, the revered Godfather of designer toys. Within these boxes lie two figures, NYFat and Tatto, exquisitely crafted in the same color as the graffiti can...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$21,017 / set
Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta
Provenance
Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mannequin Display Head Bust Female Mannequin 52cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage female mannequin, display head or bust with a long neck, made of polyester, a hard plastic, numbered D210 on the back, second half of the 20th century.
This mannequin featur...
Category
1960s European Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polyester
Art Deco Centerpiece with Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Girls Andre Gilbert, 1925
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Whirling, spectacular circular marble centerpiece with a bronze sculpture of two dancing girls holding hands by the French artist Andre Gilbert, circa 19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic canopy
France, 15th century
Alabaster, some traces of polychromy
33 x 23 x 20 cm
Provenance:
- Private collection Genève, Switzerland
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$24,019 Sale Price
20% Off
Designer Toy Limited Edition of 250 bj.Hammer by Brothersfree 2003
Located in Weesp, NL
Impossible to find MINT designer toy bj.Hammer. Of this colored version were only 250 pcs made in 2003. bj.Hammer has never been exposed and always kept in a dark and dry smoke free storage. He will be shipped insured with track & trace from Amsterdam.
Designer Toys, also called art toys, are toys and collectibles created by artists and designers that are either self-produced or made by small, independent toy companies, typically in very limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, plush, and resin. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, or fine art, but many accomplished toy artists are self-taught. The first Designer Toys appeared in the 1990s in Hong Kong and Japan. By the early 2000s, the majority of Designer Toys were based upon characters created by popular Lowbrow artists, forever linking the two movements.
The Design Team: Brothersfree from Hong Kong is a trio of uber hot vinyl toy designers in the Brothers Worker team - all from Hong Kong. William Tsang, Kenny Wong and Winson Ma Some of their figures, sets and limited editions: These designers give lots of attention to detail and their sets include rarely made accessories for 12" figures. Brothers Worker: Their sets of stylized figure designs center around a group of construction workers known as Brothers Worker and includes a set of 12" Brothers Worker tools, utility belts...
Category
Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rubber
Pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchina by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchina by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
The pair of figurines Arlecchino and Arlecchin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
"The Dying Gaul": Bronze sculpture
Gala Morente
cast by CHIURAZZI NAPOLI
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Dying Gaul.
- Description of the Work:
A Celtic warrior lies nude, half-reclining on his shield, his body contorted by pain. His right hand touches the ground while his face, m...
Category
19th Century Hellenistic Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze patinated Statue of Fencer by G.Devreese (1861-1941) .
Located in Leuven , BE
Godefroid Devreese (19 August 1861 – 31 August 1941) was a Belgian sculptor. He first studied with his father, then continued his studies at the academies in Kortrijk and Bruxelles f...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Daum Art Glass Angel Sculpture Myth, Red Brown, France 1970
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass angel myth sculpture by Daum, France.
The angel - made out of art glass - is sitting, with one knee raised. A beautiful sculpture. The sculptur...
Category
1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Faune by Jean-Pierre Demarchi Sculpture, Daum France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Jean-Pierre Demarchi, France.
The sculpture - made out of art glass - is called 'Faune' in teal colors. A beautiful sculpture.
Fou...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Murano glass objects by Carlo Nason for V.Nason&Co, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Carlo Nason designed these objects in the 1970s for V.Nason&Co, the company of his father Vincenzo Nason.
They are made of Murano glass in four striking colours. The items could be ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Artefacto 01 by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Artefacto 01 by Federico Stefanovich
Dimensions: D 17 x W 55 x H 30 cm.
Material: Brass.
Federico Stefanovich presents himself as a designer of furniture, accessories and lighting, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,441 / item
Lalique Purple "A Marosto" Sculpture, France 1930s
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
The A Marosto by Lalique, is a stunning example of Art Deco elegance. Crafted from frosted purple crystal, it depicts a bust of a female figure. The soft lavender hue and satin finis...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Coastal French Maison Jansen Copper Palm Tree
By Maison Jansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare 1970s Hollywood Regency Copper Palm tree sculpture. Amazing piece!
This is a Copper version not like many you see painted in brass/copper. The leaves are removable and you ca...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco bronze sculpture of 3 athletes ALLEGORY OF SPEED by Robert Delandre
By Robert T. Delandre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of 3 athletes, Allegory of speed by Robert Delandre.
La Vitesse. Patinated bronze on a Belgian Black marble base.
With foun...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Standing Nude by Wilhelm Oskar Prack, 1930
By Wilhelm Oskar Prack
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a standing nude.
Artist/ maker: Wilhelm Oskar Prack (born in Germany 1869)
Signature/ marks: W. O. Prack
Style: Art Deco.
Condition: Very good.
Date...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John Steck Desert Rose Metal and Stone Vintage Brutalist Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, John Steck, Silas Seandel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1960s metal and stone table top sculpture. “Desert Rose” by John Steck is a timeless floral arrangement of bristly pom-pom blooms emanating from a stone base. The botanical a...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Art Deco style sculpture tambourine dancer
FARANDOLE Fayral and Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer with tambourine FARANDOLE by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal.
Patinated Art Metal on a black marble base...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
20th Century Plaster Figures
Located in Brecht, BE
These plaster figures of nose and lips, David by Michelangelo, after the antique, were made in the 1950s by students of an Academy of Arts in Paris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$3,002 / item
Art Deco Style Lamp Clarté LUMINA Nude with ball Max Le Verrier 65 cm, 25 inch
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco figural table lamp of a standing nude holding a glass ball.
This is the iconic model called Clarté,
This version is called LUMINA and measures H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch.
Desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Table Crucifix with Porcelain Corpus of Christ
Located in Antwerp, BE
The porcelain white imparts a transcendental character to the figures and this is highly suitable for religious depictions. Usually produced for royal commissions, these figures coun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rococo Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Large Baccarat Signed Crystal Buddha Sculpture, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France. This crystal Buddha is made by Baccarat.
A Buddha, sculpted from clear Baccarat crystal, sits in lotus position...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better known as Foo dogs, hand-painted in turquoise and green. This collector's item dates fro...
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Bust of Christ as the Redeemer, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A terracotta bust of Christ as The Redeemer
Tuscany or Emilia Romagna, late 15th century
Measures: 46 x 43 x 21 cm
This powerful, moving bust of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$17,294 Sale Price
20% Off
Fibreglass Contemporary Ear Sculpture, France, 2010s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking ear sculpture crafted from smooth fibreglass and finished in vivid, high-gloss green. Created in the 2010s, it reflects contemporary design’s fascination with scale, mater...
Category
2010s European Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Machine II Big 1967 Space Age Artwork
By Kor Bekker
Located in Weesp, NL
1967 Big Space Age artwork Machine II.
This impressive and unique sculpture titled Machine II, was created by the Dutch sculptor Kor Bekker (Rotterda...
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
19th C Tobacco Shop Publicity Statue smoking a pipe - polychromed wood.
Located in Leuven , BE
19th C Tobacco Shop Publicity Statue smoking a pipe -polychromed wood.In perfect state -stands tall on its own.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Raoul Larche: bronze sculpture of Jeanne d
Arc
By François-Raoul Larche
Located in Zemst, BE
Impressive bronze sculpture by french artist François-Raoul Larche (1860-1912).
Representing Jeanne d'Arc
Dated: +/- 1900
High quality bronze finished a in double colour patina.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Tray Indoor Fountain with Nude by Suzanne Bizard
By Susanne Bizard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze sculptural tray indoor fountain with seated nude holding a vase signed by Suzanne Bizard.
Patinated bronze on impressive marble tr...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic wall art sculpture with birds.
Belgium 1960s.
Width:55 cm.
Height:28 cm.
depth:3 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,741 / item
Angel Cherub Head Gilded Plaster Gold Wall Decoration 17cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage angel or cherub head with wings, made of gilded plaster, second half of the 20th century.
A charming gold wall decoration, ideal for Christmas. This item is in excellent vin...
Category
1970s European Baroque Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
An uncommon form, the abstract teeth filled mouthed figure standing straight on an integral base.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
18th century Spanish polychromed wooden Santos head
Located in Brecht, BE
a polychromed wooden Santos head, found in Spain, mid 18th century,
height is 16 cm with foot 24 cm, width 9 cm with foot 12 cm, depth 7 cm with foo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Saint John The Evangelist And The Virgin From A Crucifixion Group, Spain, Circa
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin from a Crucifixion Group, Spain, circa 1500, in walnut.
Superb pair of gilded and polychrome wood sculptures from the late 15th century, circ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques of Bacchus by Bertoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
A terrific ceramic wall piece of Bacchus by the Italian ceramic artist H Bertoni.
This piece features a roman male figure with an harp resting on a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Expressive Antique Bronze Wall Corpus of Christ, Rarely SIGNED Artist, ca. 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and antique bronze wall sculpture of corpus of Christ.
A powerful and beautifully modeled bronze corpus of Christ, rendered with striking emotional intensity and sculptural m...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Murano Glass Clowns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Murano glass clowns, Italy, 1970s.
Left clown: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm, depth 10 cm.
Middle clown: 23 cm, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm.
Right clown: 27 cm, width 15 cm, depth ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$810 / item
1970
s Spanish Buxo ceramic figures ..
Located in Brecht, BE
the family ! rare to find these 3 Buxo vases together ..
decorative fun objects that will bring a smile to your face ..
mama 67 cm high x 30 cm wide and 28 cm deep
papa 67 cm high x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$3,542 / set
Early 20th Century West African Tribal Figurine in Cast Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Early 20th Century West African Tribal Figurine in Cast Brass.
Very distinct early to mid 20th century tribal figurine in cast brass from the west of Africa. Great and very typical ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
18th Century Baroque Hanging Giltwood Cherub
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculpturally powerful 18th century Baroque cherub, fully carved in the round and originally conceived as a hanging ecclesiastical sculpture. Retaining its original gilded ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Massive Nickeled Resin Skull Signed Y.D., Belgium, 1989
Located in Brussels, BE
Heavy resin skull, nickel -plated.
Signed and dated Y.D.89 at the base.
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Papier Maché Carnival Masks, 1900s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
For sale are these rare, large early 20th century carnival masks made from wood and painted papier maché.
Although looking a little creepy and intriguing they have a great decorat...
Category
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
$2,341 / set
Antique Bronze Sculpture or Bust of a Laughing Boy aft. Desiderio Da Settignano
By J. Petermann
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare bronze sculpture of a joyous boy from the early 1900s.
The sculptor of this Fine work of art has managed to capture the pure innocence and joy of a young child.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna on Laughing Boy — The representation of children belongs among the most charming motifs revived by Renaissance art under the influence of Hellenism. Like a number of similar statuettes of equally unaffected charm, this one is probably the portrait of a child conceived as the infant Jesus. Such statuettes were commissioned to be set up in private chapels. The Laughing Boy is considered to be the last work of Desiderio da Settignano...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Mary Nativité Crystal, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France.
The Baccarat Nativité is a radiant crystal sculpture of the Virgin Mary, holding her baby Jesus. Crafted with p...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of vintage fiberglass child mannequin figures, circa 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Child Mannequins, Fiberglass Display Figures, 1950s.
Beautifully detailed vintage child mannequins made from high-quality fiberglass. These unique display pieces have no arms anymore. But this doesn’t make them less attractive;). They have beautiful facial details. Each mannequin stands...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
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 Peruvian Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique Mazarin 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier w Bacchus God of Wine Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality, turn of the century craftsmanship pendant light.
This stunning bronze chandelier of practical size is in excellent condition. The top quality workmanship is unlik...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Monk in Bronze-18 ° Century-Ayuttheya
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare pair of monks from the 18th century-Ayutthaya-Thailand
Superb pair of large lacquered and gilt bronze monks
very beautiful face and expression ...
Category
18th Century Thai Other Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$21,017 / set
19th Century Bronze Statue
Located in Esbeek, NL
19th century bronze sculpture depicting mozes (michel Angelo).
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze sculpture of children playing music
19th Century French bronze statue of a girl and a boy playing th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel vividly illustrates anthropomorphic design through its bold depiction of a human-like figure. The spout is sculpted as an open-mouthed face, complete with stylized eyes a...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Kuosi Elephant masks comprise cloth panels and hoods woven from plantain fiber over raffia. On this background glass beads are stitched in geometric patterns. The basic form depicts salient features of the elephant—a long trunk and large ears. The hood fits tightly over the masker's head, and two hanging panels, one behind and one in front, partially conceal the body. The front panel is the elephant trunk, and the two large, stiff circles hinged to either side of the head are its ears, which flap as the masker dances. While the mask symbolizes an elephant, the face is human. Eyeholes provide visibility, and a nose and mouth with teeth are normally present. The glass beads used on these earlier masks were nineteenth-century trade beads of Venetian or Czechoslovakian manufacture, used as well in exchange for slaves. Elephant mask costumes...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Benelux Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Organic Material
Cercle of Jacopo della Pila - Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Jacopo della Pila (Lombard, in Naples 1471-1502)
Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub
Naples, second half of15th century
40 x 57 x 12 cm
Exquisitely carved, this relief portrays a winged cherub with cascading hair and delicate features. The cherub's plump, smooth countenance, rounded cheeks, outlined lips, and finely drawn nose emanate a sense of tenderness. The quadrangular module, is adorned with a carved frame. The relief ascends gradually, transitioning from the low relief of the wings to the high relief of the head.
The rectangular frame and the subtly curved form of the artwork suggest that the relief likely adorned the upper part of an arch or a vaulted chapel. The type is that of the perspective room with a coffered ceiling decorated with figures of winged cherubs, which is found in various Neapolitan chapels of the 15th century. Coffered ceilings attest to the recovery of antiquity and the search for luxury in Renaissance architecture, first in Florence, then in Rome and Naples. The majority of the numerous family chapels and tombs built during the late fifteenth century in south of Italy employ the new formal vocabulary of the Florentine Renaissance in a self-confident manner that permitted a broad spectrum of variations.
The escalating admiration for the classical world, coupled with the development of perspective, significantly contributed to the Renaissance endorsement of coffered ceilings. This artistic and constructive device drew inspiration from the intricate marble patterns observed in historical landmarks such as the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, the Pantheon, and the Basilica of Maxentius. A distilled product of both mathematical and artistic cultures, deeply scrutinizing the ancient world, the coffered ceiling plays a vital role in the perspective construction of space with its regular and directional geometry. The motif of the coffered ceiling decorated with cherubs in relief was introduced in Naples by Francesco Laurana in the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo. Laurana's impact on the art scene in the south of Italy was profound. The introduction of the winged cherub into the region's artistic vocabulary bridged the gap between the classical and the contemporary, creating a synthesis that resonated with both aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. His influence extended beyond the immediate visual appeal, shaping the cultural identity of the Renaissance in southern Italy. Although the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo cannot certainly be ascribed to a mature Renaissance style, it was precisely on this occasion that the sculptors who worked there could get to know and export throughout the Italian peninsula that type of "Florentine classicism" which, even in the 15th century Naples, was conditioned by the Burgundian culture imported into the Kingdom by Alfonso of Aragon himself, with artists called from Spain and Northern Europe. The coffered ceiling, with its geometric patterns and Laurana's winged cherubs nestled within, became a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication. The relief sculptures, carefully integrated into the overall design, transformed the ceiling into a celestial realm, inviting viewers to contemplate the divine while immersed in the grandeur of the Renaissance space.
Similar winged cherubs appears also in the Naples cathedral. Within the renowned Succorpo Chapel, a mesmerizing marble coffered ceiling adorned with cherubs epitomizes the splendor of the Neapolitan Renaissance. The interplay of light and shadow on the textured surface of the marble coffered ceiling introduces an ethereal dimension, providing an immersive visual experience for observers. The geometric precision and the repeated patterns, reminiscent of classical motifs, establish a sense of harmony and balance that has become the hallmark of the Neapolitan interpretation of Florentine Renaissance aesthetics.
Although probably intended to be admired from a distance, this cherub is intricately detailed and exquisitely rendered: the face and hair are elegantly outlined and the feathers are textured through juxtaposed lines. The marble, both figurative and decorative, adheres to the principles of balance and restrained ornamentation typical of the « Florentine Classicism ». Harmonious shapes and gracefully orchestrated curves , rooted in the classical repertoire, converge to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty. The surface displays the masterful use of a chisel to intricately carve the feathers and facial features, creating an almost abstract quality.
This work is a testament to a sculptor of great skill and rich figurative knowledge, seamlessly blending classical firmness in contours with a refined treatment of the marble's surface. The combination of tradition and innovation point to a stylistic idiom from Lombardy, in particular we can find some comparaisons with the works of Jacopo della Pila, sculptor of Lombard origin working in Naples in the second half of the 15th century. He is documented there between 1471 and 1502, and is a protagonist of the Aragon Renaissance in the second half of the Quattrocento, together with the other great Northern sculptor active in the kingdom, Domenico Gagini.
the first commission he received dates back to August 9, 1471, when Jacopo publicly committed to sculpting the funerary monument of Archbishop Nicola Piscicelli to be placed in the Cathedral of Salerno. The last known work is an altar ordered on July 29, 1502, by the noble Jacopo Rocco for the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. Between these two chronological extremes (1471-1502), we must place the fervent activity of the artist, who had trained in Rome, perhaps under the guidance of Paolo Romano but also engaged in dialogue with other major artists of the city, especially Isaia da Pisa. He enriched his experience in Naples, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Domenico Gagini and later from the Tuscan masterpieces of Antonio Rossellino and Benedetto da Maiano destined for the church of Santa Maria di Monteoliveto. Jacopo della Pila's artistic personality is thus based on a complex interplay of influences, contributing to the definition of a highly personal style.
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Terracotta pot of roughly crescent shape featuring a pair of naively modelled human figures seated on the concave edge, each with arms folded to the abdomen and feet pointing downwar...
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