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Item Ships From: Europe
25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astimelusa Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, and made out of blown Murano glass. Signed “E.Sottsass...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Lady in Solid Italian Art Nouveau Marble with Column and Fountain 1910
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lady in solid Italian Art Nouveau marble with column and fountain 1910 It has some cracks as shown in the photos
Category

1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Erratic with 22ct Yellow Gold Leaf, optical clear glass artwork by Anthony Scala
By Anthony Scala
Located in London, GB
'Erratic with 22ct Yellow Gold Leaf' is a handblown and cut glass sculpture created by the British artist, Anthony Scala. The geological term 'erratic' refers to a stone or boulder ...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed K.R.
Located in Lisse, NL
Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth. This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...
Category

Early 20th Century European Expressionist Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

PH180 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art This PH Bow Grand Piano Curated Edition is an exquisite instrument and sculptural art case piano, featuring Macassar Wood casing with a high gloss finish, with polished brass metal trim. Inside the beautiful case lies the highest-quality, hand-selected piano action. Design Legacy and Skilled Craftsmanship The iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen designed the PH Bow Grand Piano in...
Category

2010s Danish Art Deco Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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 German Brutalist Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Decorative Rhino Sculpture, Platinum Toned Metallic Finish c 1980s
By Dimitri Omasar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large rhinoceros sculpture crafted around the late 1980s, in England, This sculptural piece of animalia, showcases a more simplified and stylized form of the rhinoceros, with a s...
Category

1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Lion Cubs Sculpture, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest,  A collector’s item made by Lalique in France. These frosted crystal lions are made by Lalique. The Lalique Simba is a beautiful crystal sculpture of two lions...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab and Monkey 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Meteorite 01, a pink clear glass, steel granite sculpture by Jon Lewis
By Jon Lewis
Located in London, GB
'Meteorite 01' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Jon Lewis, created from hot sculpted glass, steel and granite. Lewis’ first introduction to glass making was in 1989 at W...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Steel

"Cat", Ceramic Vase by Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A blue glazed ceramic vase or "bouquetière" figuring a cat. Pol Chambost (1906-1983), signed. France, circa 1960 Pol Chambost created a series of animal figures using the same "Rim...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Candy Cable Car Dispenser No. 38, 2000
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Candy Dispenser An authentic icon of the 1990s American aesthetic, this charming "Candy Cable Car Co." candy dispenser is an original Blackdog creation, made in the United S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Organic Danish stoneware sculpture, Denmark, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Organic sculpture made by hand by Unknown danish Sculptor. Lovely shape and structure with unglazed natural ceramic. Very good vintage condition without damages. Artist: Unknown ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Fine And Large Patinated Bronze Figure Of A Sea Nymph
By Luca Madrassi
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Luca Madrassi (Italian, 1848–1916) A Fine And Large Patinated Bronze Figure Of A Sea Nymph, Entitled ‘La Fée Des Mers’ (The Spirit Of The Seas) The semi clad winged nymph, holding a...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture Representing a Bust of the Emperor Augustus, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a bust of the Emperor Augustus, 21st century. Sculpture of a bust of the Emperor Augustus, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st century, model from the Musée ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Alberto Solid Bronze Pull by V.Brokkr Dimensions: W 45 x D 120 x H 150cm Materials: Solid Bronze. V.Brokkr produces limited edition objects using traditional silversmit...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to ...
Category

Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture wa...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Very small Walter bosse cat figurine around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Very small Walter bosse cat figurine around 1950s Original condition
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A pair of red gorgonian branches, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of fan-shaped red Gorgonian branches from Wunderkammer. The bases are in carved and gilded wood. Italy, circa 1870.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Abstract brutalist sculpture - Helmut Schlüter
Located in Haaltert, BE
Cast aluminium abstract and brutalist sculpture from german artist Helmut Schlüter. Height 72cm. Label on the base. This artist received numerous commissions for monumental sculpture...
Category

1960s German Brutalist Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Glass Sculpture, Ondeggiare by Toots Zynsky, 2019
By Toots Zynsky
Located in London, England
Fluid, filet-de-verre (fused and thermo-formed coloured glass threads) in green and shaded blue 'water' colours Signed 'Z' on base.
Category

2010s American Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Panther Sculpture, Solid Bronze, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther from France around 1930. Bronze, dark gray-black patina. Standing on an oval bronze plinth. Flat panther sculpture (only 1 cm deep)...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine Pair of Lovers Liebespaar circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745 Sitting lovers, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, above a base covered with plastic flowers and l...
Category

1740s German Rococo Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Arts Crafts Art Nouveau Aesthetic Copper Garden Owl, England, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts patinated copper owl garden sculpture, made in England c. 1900. The owl is stylistically modelled with hypnotic eyes and a quizzical expression. The feather...
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Set of 10 Wooden Geometric Models
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice set of 10 wooden geometric models are original of the 1940s. They used to help artists and students render perspective, light, volume and shadowing. They were used in schoo...
Category

1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fat Lava Ceramic "Ankara" Vase by Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany 1960s
By Heinz Siery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1960s This original vintage...
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
"Reclining Smoking Boy" by Franz Bergman An excellent early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a young Arab boy wearing a fez and holding a cigar whilst reclining on a straw rug...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Robert Michiels (1933), iron sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
Robert Michiels (1933), iron sculpture An iron sculpture in the shape of an animal head raised on a round base, made by Robert Michiels, Belgium, signed. In 1966 Robert received the Jeune Sculpture Belgium prize, the following year the Hainaut Prize and in 1969 first prizes at the Paris Biennale and the Antwerp Biennale Middelheim. Robert Michiels works with industrial components and materials. He uses them to build human characters, animals or strange insects, often with a touch of surrealism and humour. Because the material comes from our society, the works are reminiscent of New Realism and his sculptures are often described with the term existentialism. Because he often works with metal, Robert often uses a grinding wheel and welding machine...
Category

20th Century Belgian Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab man sat upon an oriental rug next to a table writing. The bronze with excellent vibrant colour and excep...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Large Stoneware Sculpture Woman s Hand by Finn Lynggaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Finn Lynggaard
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing unique stoneware sculpture modelled in the shape of a woman's hand with blue glazed nails. Made by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard at his own studio in the 1970s. Stamped mon...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Niccolò da Uzzano Bust
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A stupendous reproduction of the Niccolò da Uzzano Bust by Donatello (1432) preserved at the Bargello Museum of Florence, this extraordinary oeuvre is one of the most ancient busts...
Category

2010s Italian Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Tudor Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Brick on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century or earlier Tudor style terracotta brick detailed with a rampant lion; one of various similar pieces we are selling. Likely once used as a decorative architectural em...
Category

19th Century English Tudor Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s Seal ceramic sculpture made by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö in the 1970s (more about him below). Glazed to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Pair of Ebony Elephants
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A charming pair of ebony elephants sculpted out of solid ebony, modelled in a striding stance,  also more unusual having the textured surface giving them better effect. In good condition with no breaks, nicely patinated surface and still retaining the original carved bone tusks...
Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Murano glass rooster - 20th century
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
A polychrome murano glass rooster, from the 1950s, attributed to the firm SEGUSO and designed by Flavio POLI
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano-Style Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture, Red & Amber, 30cm Elegant hand-blown glass fish sculpture in the Murano style, featuring vibrant amber, red, and black tones with c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...
Category

1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

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...
Category

1890s German Black Forest Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut C. Engel Cie Verviers
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Verviers Belgium by C. Engel & Cie Opticiens Verviers High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in...
Category

1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

An Articulated Tinted Beechwood, Walnut and Cork Mannequin
By François-Pierre Guillois
Located in London, GB
An Articulated Tinted Beechwood, Walnut and Cork Mannequin, French, Attributed to François-pierre Guillois, Literature J. Munro, Mannequin d’artiste, mannequin fétiche, cat. exp., Pa...
Category

19th Century French Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Cork

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. For those who want a traditional acoustic upright piano with one of the most iconic design silhouettes, the PH Upright Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

XXL resin Grenade - indoors or outdoors decoration
Located in Linkebeek, BE
XXL resin Grenade - indoors or outdoors decoration Wear consistent with age and use. Armed - American stock Measures : 42cmx34cm H:74cm Material: Resin - metal
Category

1990s Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Bottle Opener Capricorn by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle opener capricorn by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique, Early 1900 Large Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture / Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and antique alabaster sculpture of our Lord Jesus. This gorgeous and large size work of religious art from a church or monastery is...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Royal Copenhagen White Peace Bird Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Vibe bird,Vanellus vanellus in latin. Relaunced in 2008 by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in their 'white line'. A series in all white glazed porcelain animals designed by Knu...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A Late 17th-Century Spanish Wood Sculpture of a Penitent Saint Jerome Possibly Seville, circa 1680 A powerful and expressive carved wood sculptu...
Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bust Roman Sculpture in Solid Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Bust Roman in solid hand carved marble lightly red tinted and grey tinted. Exceptional piece. Available now on stock.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bonnie 5 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/finished
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...
Category

1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Little Hippo Family – Animal Bronze Statue
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Little Hippo Family, is a charming bronze sculpture capturing one of nature’s most endearing animals. The hippo family is shown in a moment of rest and connection, with the centr...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY BUTCHERS SHOP ADVERTiSING DISPLAY PIG ORIGINAL PAINT PATINA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this this very heavy, cast iron, original paint and patina 19th century Butchers shop advertising display pi...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pearlescent Glass Frog entitled "Seated Frog" by John Ditchfield
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century iridescent blue and clear glass study of a stylised seated frog with excellent tactile surface, signed, numbered and labelled Glasform ADDITIONAL INFO...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Griffin Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Georgian carved mahogany sculpture of a griffin, circa 1820; one of two similar we have for sale. This piece is prominently in the style of the late 18th/early 19th cent...
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Henk Stallinga Woven Lumalasch Light Sculpture the Netherlands, 1999
By Henk Stallinga
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This unique woven Lumalasch lighting sculpture is by Dutch artist and designer Henk Stallinga and is from an unique edition of four pieces ever produced. This series was made in 1...
Category

1990s Dutch Minimalist Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Metal

32 Ananke Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ananke Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is glass blown, and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Antique Monumental Grand Tour Bronze of Michelangelo David 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant monumental Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Michelangelo's David, circa 1880 in date. The full-length portrait statue is of David, the 14ft marble statue depicts the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude, David looks tense and ready for battle after he has made the decision to fight Goliath, but, before the battle has actually taken place. His brow is drawn, his neck tense, and the veins bulge out of his lowered right hand and holding his slingshot over his shoulder. This impressive scuplture is 107cm (3ft 6" ) tall and weighs over 36kgs (79lbs). This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the traditional 'lost wax' process. The attention to detail of this sculpture is absolutely fantastic. Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 107 x Width 41 x Depth 24.5 Weight 36.3 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 10 inches Weight 80.0 lbs Michelangelo's David This astonishing Renaissance sculpture was created between 1501 and 1504. It is a 14ft marble statue depicting the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude. Originally commissioned by the Opera del Duomo for the Cathedral of Florence, it was meant to be one of a series of large statues to be positioned in the niches of the cathedral’s tribunes, way up at about 80mt from the ground. Michelangelo was asked by the consuls of the Board to complete an unfinished project begun in 1464 by Agostino di Duccio and later carried on by Antonio Rossellino in 1475. Both sculptors had in the end rejected an enormous block of marble due to the presence of too many “taroli”, or imperfections, which may have threatened the stability of such a huge statue...
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1880s Antique Europe - Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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