Europe Figurative Sculptures

This lying deer sculpture is made of brass with shamanic inlays. This is a French work, circa 1970.

A stunning antique continental, probably French, glazed art pottery bust of a child in the manner of renowned French sculptor Jean Marie Camus (1877-1...

Rudolf Marcuse - The Swordsman Germany (Berlin) bronze, marble circa 1910 Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 x 19 x 6 cm Description: Bronze figure standing on a two-tiered base made of bl...

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style...

Abstract sculpture in decorated porcelain stoneware Guglielmo Gusella, 1980s.

Clock Man - Wind-up clock with key - Spelter, hand-painted We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so that the new owner still has the choice to remove the patina (si...

Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

Bronze Statue of Cleopatra Reclining on Red Marble Base - Classical Sculpture of Great Charm This elegant bronze statue depicting Cleopatra in a reclining position is an extraordinar...

A striking small-scale abstract iron sculpture composed of vertically arranged cylindrical metal rods of varying heights, clustered together on a circular base. The raw industrial a...

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome holds a flower pot. Good used antique condition with signs o...

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - made by Hertwig & Endert in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1930s probably to 1940s. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in great condition. Made of hand colored glazed earthenware. A nice addition to any Lawn, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome...

Elegant sculpture in Art Deco style, ball dancer signed by Denis. Danseuse aux boules. With foundry mark. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. Designed ca. 1930. Posthumous conte...

SILVERED BRONZE From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer this rare example Art Deco Bronze Figure by Paul Philippe. The figure beautifully raised upon a geometric bla...

The Prickly Copper Bonsai is inspired by trees moved by a strong wind. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Scu...

Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religiousstatue Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially gilded Modeled and painted by h...

Concorde Model Scale 1/36 sculpture, in resin fiber, on aluminium polished base. From Air France Agency. On base: height 110cm.

A whimsical interpretation of Sigmund Freud's 'Whats on a Mans Mind'. A wall plaque with an optical illusion. The face of a man in which 3 naked w...

A large and rare second half of 15th century religious marble sculpture group, hand carved, mounted on bronze base for display. This sculpture group depicts the death of Saint Joseph...

Sculpture by Friedrich Goldscheider (1845-1897) Austrian, 19th century, in terracotta representing a French Knight. Signed and marked on the base. Reproduction reserved, model 3369...

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION PERIOD: 15th CENTURY   Height: 94,6cm Width : 28 cm Depth : 18 cm   Lime wood Original Polychromy Good state of conservation     From 1430 onwards, sculpture underwent a profound stylistic renewal which continued until 1530, the so-called late Gothic period. In the Germanic countries, original sculptures flourished in an expressive and sensitive vein.
This renewal was inspired by the art of Nicholas of Leiden, who was active in Strasbourg in the 1460's. His style broke with the refined and delicate art of the international Gothic style in force throughout Europe around 1400. The figures became more authentic and realistic. The bodies became denser. Clothes are animated by deep, broken folds, the fabrics are heavy and have a great decorative value. In addition, the polychromy is intended to be illusionistic. The painting makes it possible to restore the texture of the materials, the richness of the textiles and the natural skin tone of the characters.   The dissemination of images through engraving and the great mobility of the artists led to the success of this style, which conquered the Upper Rhine, Swabian, Tyrolean and Franconian regions, contributing to the formation of a common stylistic identity in these regions. The economic boom in the flourishing German cities was conducive to the development of original production. Attracted by this prosperity, numerous workshops were set up in order to meet the orders of religious communities, the Church and the laity, including a clientele of middle-class rockers.      This precious Virgin and Child is depicted standing on a crescent moon, her head encircled by a crown of tall flowers. Her long wavy hair spreads over her shoulders, framing her beautiful oval face. Under fine eyebrows drawn with a brushstroke, her almond-shaped, slightly drooping eyes look at the Child with infinite softness. She is dressed in a long red dress with a rounded neckline, belted under the chest. The heavy fabric of her dress spreads out in broken folds at her feet. On her shoulders she wears a golden cloak. The drapery has deep folds. She holds out her right hand while she holds the Christ Child with her left.   Christ, with his well-defined hair, is naked. His cheeks are highlighted with red, he holds an apple in his left hand and with the other hand makes a sign of blessing towards the faithful.   Virgins with Child on a crescent moon were very popular in the second half of the 15th century, especially as the central subject of altarpieces in southern Germany and Austria. The crescent moon on which Mary is standing is reminiscent of the Woman of the Apocalypse. Often equated with the Virgin Mary.    This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ; 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because she was in labor, in pain from giving birth. ; 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: it was a great fiery red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ; 4 His tail swept down a third of heaven's stars and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth so that when she gave birth, he might devour her child. ; 5 She gave birth to a son, a male child who is to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was snatched up to God and his throne. ; 6 Then the woman fled into the desert, where God has prepared a place for her. There she will be taken care of for one thousand two hundred sixty days.   Some theologians see in this woman a reference to the Virgin Mary and in the child, Jesus.    
This remarkable work is a very fine example of sculpture from Swabian workshops in the last decades of the 15th century. It presents all the characteristic stylistic elements: a highly girdled silhouette, an abundant drapery with angular folds, but also a great physical presence accentuated by the polychromy that restores the anatomical details. This group is made of a wooden log. The deep folds of the drapery highlight the movement of the Virgin holding the child.       Bibliography :   Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Dévotion et Séduction, Sculptures souabes des musées de France, vers 1460-1530, Paris musée du Louvre-Éditions somogy, 2015   “Revelation 12 -   Common English Bible...

Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s Item e7198 A large vintage garden gnome manufactured by Heissner in Germany, ca. 1950...

Pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass ball, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original posthumous cont...

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Set of Nine Italian Alabaster Egg Sculptures, circa 1970s A beautiful set of nine alabaster egg sculptures, handmade in Italy circa the 1970s. Each egg showcases the natural veining...

Sculpture Stormtrooper Blue Helmet Butterflies with original blue Stormtrooper helmet in matte blue resin ornamented with Morphos butterflies (no cites required for this butterfly). ...

Metal, copper-plated (brass) statue of a falconer, woman on horseback, this sculpture probably represents Jacoba van Beieren, first half of the 20th century. The statue is made of 2...

Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...

French Art Deco showjumper porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.5"(26.7cm), Width : 3.9"(1...

Beautiful wooden statue of an 18th century baroque style Angelo. It is finely carved. Some old restorations are to be noted on the feet, and the left hand. The back wings are missing.

Tamara Karsavina, a Ballets Russes Dancer, impersonating the "Firebird" in the Ballet by Igor Strawinsky. Porcelain Figure by Dimitri Iwanow for Lomonosov, St. Petersburg Manufactory...

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great ba...

Lacquered Head In Sculpted Wood Early 1900s mounted on a plexiglass base 3 cm. high with the neck truncated for attachment to the body by means of a pin. Despite having widespread co...

Italian sculpture ‘Cuckolded Mask” in silver-plated metal designed by Gio Ponti for Argenteria Sabattini with the manufacturer’s mark engraved, Italy 1970s Please note that the item...

Sculpture Samurai Raku red and silver made in Raku ceramic which have metallic silvered sheen. Raku ceramics Samurai are distinguished by their raw appearance. The smoking techn...

Ralph Wood Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure with a religious theme which features a standing figure of Saint Phillip, stood on a marbleised base. The piece is titled, 'St Phill...

Enrich your collection with this authentic Art Deco sculpture Harmonie, a refined hoop dancer created circa 1930 by Fayral — the pseudonym of renowned French sculptor Pierre Le Fagua...

An unusual Murano Glass Head Sculpture, made in Italy, around the 1970s A striking hand-blown Murano glass head sculpture produced in Italy during the 1970s. Executed in deep cobalt ...

Large bronze sculpture with a brown patina, representing a naked woman, sitting in an armchair, a pencil in one hand, a vase in the other, surrounded by antiques. Signature of the...

A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, 1868-1912, and late...

The antique Buddha head is an icon of confidence, awareness, knowledge, compassion and concentrated meditative practices. Every faculty of the Budd...

Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut 16th Century Devotional figure in carved wood, depicting Mary Magdalene. Walnut, most probably Flemish and from the 16th century. It de...

Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...

Academic plaster bas-reliëf representing «Eos driving his chariot». Of Hellenistic style, dating from the 1st Century BC, the original marble can be seen at the Museum of Lisbonne. T...

Antique original French faience Bonbonniere or simply Bonbon Box with Bronze mounts made at the factory of Veuve Perrin, Marseille sometime between 1748 -1803. Flowers and insects pa...

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Ottorino Tonelli. Title "Adamo" translated "Adam" Ottorino Tonelli was born in 1948 in Carrara, where h...

An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a stretched pose, raised on a decorative black and green onyx base and sign...

Diego Giacometti style bronze statue "le chat maitre d'hotel" made in France around 1970 The Butler Cat, 1961-1964 is one of Diego Giacometti's most iconic works. He created it in ...

Statue De Nuestra Señora De Los Desamparados (The Virgin of the Forsaken) with 18Kt Gold Italy, 1980. This Madonna is the protector of Valencia. My grandfather in 1990, on the occas...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING EARLY 20TH CENTURY VIENNA BRONZE OF PSYCHE BY FRANZ MAZURA, LIKELY BRUNO ZACH. From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to present this Austri...

Crackle glaze ceramic ship sculpture by LEJAN at Orchies, France, 1920s. Wonderful green color. Width: 16.5" (42cm), Height: 19" (48.4cm), Depth: 5.5" (14...

French Art Deco rower porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.5"(9cm), ...

This authentic Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts a graceful nude dancer holding a Thyrsus, created by the renowned French artist Pierre Le Faguays around 1930. Cast in gilt and patin...

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass ball with a butterfly and clock by Daum, France. A delicate crystal clock encased in a smooth, oval glass form, adorned with a softly tinted but...

An impressive mid 20th Century French pâte-de verre limited edition glass study designed by Louis Laubignat and produced by Daum. The figure of a seated lady with her legs crossed wi...

A fine cast and patinated 19th Century bronze statue of Zeus riding an eagle, mounted on a machine tooled gilt base France, circa 1860

A magnificent and iconic piece that merges art and design, this gypsum sculpture will make a refined statement when showcased in any traditional or mo...

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Except...