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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Copper Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Mid-Century Modern Brutalist candle holders bring an arresting sculptural presence to any space with their rugged, hand-forged copper construction. The raw, textured surfaces a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Signed Sergio Bustamante Ceramic Hand with Faces
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, 52" tall hand with faces - very rare and stunning example of Bustamantes work.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture by Victor Gutierrez, Signed, Dated 94 Number 9/10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victor Gutierrez (Mexican, born 1950). A limited edition cold painted bronze statue. A figural work produced in a modern style depicting a seated fema...
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1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the Belvedere Apollo has defined the Greek aesthetic ideals of harmony, noble simplicity and quiet grandeur. Apollo is depicted as an archer, having just killed the Python of Delphi. The carved figure displays the tension lingering as if the arrow has just left his bow. Standing on an oval base inscribed: F. Vichi, Firenze, Made in Italy. Florence, circa 1895-1900. Measures: Height 68 inches (192 cm) Width 47 1/4 inches (120 cm) Depth 38 1/2 inches (97.8 cm) Width of base 25 inches (63.5 cm) Former Property of Adolph Henrich Joseph Sutro's famous Cliff House and indoor public swimming establishment, The Sutro Baths...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Monumental Folk Art Skeleton Sculpture, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A thrilling sculpture made of cut, painted pieces of found iron. Esoteric, whimsical, and charming: this piece has incredible presence. At over 7 feet tall, it is literally "larger t...
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1950s American Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Mid-Century Femme Mannequin by Vitra
By Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Femme mannequin by Vitra. Known for their partnership with design greats like Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton, Vitra was founded by Erika and Willi Fehlbaum, and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Contemporary Copper Apple Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Repoussé, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple Sculpture Antique Copper Dark Antique Copper Hand Repousse Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
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2010s Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Monumental French 19th Century Cast-Iron Bust of Head of Antinous as Dionysus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental French 19th Century Patinated and Parcel Gilt Cast-Iron Bust of 'Head from a Statue of Antinous as Dionysus' Wearing a Wreath of Ivy ...
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19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Monumental Yellow Baby Bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic baby bottle made in the 1970s. Hard plastic bottle with removable top and rubber nipple. Yellow bottle with ounces on one side and milliliters on ...
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1970s American Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Rubber

A Monumental Bronze Sculpture of "Tartar Warrior Checking His Horse" after Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Equestrian Patinated Bronze Group Sculpture of "Tartar Warrior Checking His Horse" after the original model by Antoine Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875). The large and hea...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Islamic Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Maria H. Rahmer Figural Ceramic Sculpture
By Maria Rahmer
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and large Maria H. Rahmer (1911-1998) figural sculpture of a boy holding fruit circa 1930s from Hungary. Great ceramic condition with signature H. Rahmer on the side of the ...
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1930s Hungarian Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Contemporary Red Lacquer and Copper Cherries Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherries Red Lacquer Antique Copper Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Hand Made Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This te...
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2010s Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Agathon Léonard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art-Nouveau patinated bronze bust of "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), after the model by Agathon Léonard or Léonard Agathon van Weydeve...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Figural Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Iron

Large Fiberglass Hand Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large three dimensional fiberglass mold of a hand. Acts as a functional mold or as a unique and interesting decorative object. Great vintage condition.
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1970s Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass

"Sombra" Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga, Number 1/6
By Grediaga Kieff, Antonio Kieff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the breathtaking Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff Grediaga, Signed & Numbered 1/6. The piece is titled "Sombra" or Shadow. This extraord...
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

8 Foot Tall Pop Art Wood Pencil, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back to the drawing board! A remarkable piece for spurring conversation at home or for capturing attention in a store display. This massive vintage trompe l'oeil pencil is made of on...
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1970s American Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Japanese elephant-form incense censer is a finely crafted example of traditional metalwork infused with symbolic meaning. Cast in bronze and finished with remnants of go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze Hindu Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Hindu Buddah sculpture in bronze. The piece is made in bronze, in some areas shows verdigris patina. Measurements: 14.25 inches high x 10 ...
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19th Century Indian Other Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A studio art ceramic sculpture of two mermaids, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very special studio art ceramic pottery sculpture of two - perhaps lesbian - mermaids sharing a secret, signed, mid twentieth century. This unique sculpture also doubles as a catch...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A bronze figurative sculpture depicting an abstract female body, upon a pink marble plinth, signed by artist, probably mid to late 20th century. Thi...
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres, Val d Osne
By Val D Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres of Native American Indians titled "L’ Indienne" designed by Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902) and Cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne, each standing figure representing a Native American Indian male and a female scantily dressed in their native robes, one arm raised holding a light-torch with an opaline glass globe, both wearing earrings, seashell necklaces and arm-braces, raised on cylindrical cast-iron stand. Signed/cast on each pedestal: “VAL D’OSNE”. (Electrified). Paris, circa 1870-1880. Overall hHeight: 127 inches (322.6 cm) Pedestal height: 39 inches (99.1 cm) Indian man's width: 22 inches (55.9 cm) Indian man's depth: 26 3/4 inches (68 cm) Indian woman's width: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Indian woman's depth: 25 inches (63.5 cm) These fantastic and impressive pair of cast-iron sculptures, most likely representing Hiawatha and Minnehaha, were probably comissioned to Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for export to the America's to decorate governmental buildings and parks which makes these pair a rare find and now available for a private collection. Iron sculptures were preferred over bronze for outdoor park and building decorations for their long lasting resistance to all types of weather conditions. An identical pair of sculptures, also by Val d' Osne, are currently exhibited at the National Garden of Congress in Santiago, Chile. View Pages No. 87, 88, 89. Another identical pair are also currently exhibited at The Musée de la Ville - Indian Museum "O Indio do Museo da Cidade" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Another identical pair decorate the front of the Ópera Teatro Amazonas, Manaús, Brazil. A single figure of the female Indian...
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19th Century French Tribal Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

French Belle Époque Patinated and Gilt Bronze Metal Hovering Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque three light patinated, gilt bronze and gilt-metal figural chandelier pendant. The dark patinated bronze figure of a hovering cherub enwra...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

A small hand-carved malachite sculpture of an indigenous tribesman, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A hand-carved malachite sculpture depicting an indigenous tribesman - possibly Mayan or Aztec - , probably 20th century. A hole is carved on verso bottom of sculpture so he can be fi...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite

Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a Indian is carved by Clyde Drew Mi kmac Native American Newfoundland ,Canada. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953. It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
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20th Century American Adirondack Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Horn, Wood

French Sevres Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Nude "Le Repos" After Alfred Boucher
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Sevres biscuit (Bisc) porcelain figure of a recumbent nude lady titled "Le Repos" after a model by Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) Sensually depicting a young w...
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1910s French Rococo Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Rococo Painted and Parcel Gilt Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Gilt-Wood
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, each modeled as a baby Bacchus, in the form of a child faun, seated on tree trunk a...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Face or Bust Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed ceramic sculpture of a face, rendered as a collection of bodies. A unique and philosophical piece for any room. Sits on a base of 3-tier ped...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus, after Pompeii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 19th century grand tour - Greco Roman bronze sculpture of Narcissus, after the original sculpture excavated in 1862 at Pompeii. The green...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Stone Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid stone, antique head of a young man. Very unique decorative piece.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Pietro Bazzanti, Italian 19th Carved Marble Figure Semi-Nude Young Bather Girl
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pietro Bazzanti - Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) "After the Bath" - a very Fine and large carved white Carrara marble figure of a semi-nude young maiden standing by the sea-shore. The smiling and posing young beauty, with bare breasts and back, her right arm juxtaposed over her head, while holding a blanket over her waist with her left hand and standing barefoot by a rocky seawall and wavy shoreline. Signed 'P. Barzanti/Florence' (on reverse) and raised on a cylindrical swiveling carved verde antico solid marble pedestal. circa: Florence, 1880-1890. Pietro Bazzanti or Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) was a 19th Century Italian sculptor born in Florence. Together with his brother, Niccolò Bazzanti (Firenze, 1802-1869) who was also a sculptor, they both worked the sprawling Florentine studio 'Pietro Bazzanti e Figlio' a hugely successful sculpture studio, operated within the family at their gallery on Lungarno Corsini until the mid-twentieth century. The studio was a place where many talented professors and apprentice sculptors specialized in sculpting marble...
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Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Birds in Flight off Coast Sculpture on Onyx Stone by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed brass sea gull sculpture by Curtis Jere. C Jere’ works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Brass

Body Grid Sculpture by Tanya Ragir, Signed Dated 1990, Edition 1/9
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Body Grid Sculpture by acclaimed artist Tanya Ragir, a captivating piece that effortlessly combines intricate design with cont...
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1990s American Post-Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century white marble bust of a young beauty, purported to be a young "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), by René Rozet...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Green Apple Lacquer Sculpture w/ Copper Stem by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apple Sculpture Green Lacquer Antique Copper Stem Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Can be placed outdoors but copper stem would patina over time. Repoussé is the traditional art of han...
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2010s Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Bronze Sculpture by Victor Salmones (1937-1989), Signed Numbered 5/10
By Victor Salmones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exceptional Bronze Sculpture by the renowned artist Victor Salmones (1937-1989). This exquisite piece showcases a captivating scene of a man swinging a little girl fr...
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and pierced body, each surmounted with a figure of a young boy and a young girl, both ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pop Art Oversized Leather Sneaker, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking oversized sneaker, rendered in supple cream-toned leather, this sculptural piece playfully blurs the line between fashion and art. Inspired by Pop Art sensibilities, it ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Leather, Cotton, Rubber

Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare Pair of 19th-20th Century Majolica busts of "The Banjo Player and The Flower Lady," probably Austrian Goldscheider, each depicting an ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Roman General
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely detailed neoclassical marble bust depicting a Roman general in full armor, adorned with intricate reliefs of mythological figures and a commanding lion head motif at the cen...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

French Walnut Carved Figuritive Sculpture of Boy Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wood figurative carving of a boy whispering in a girl's ear, with the girl holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand, made from walnut, likely captures a moment of innocence and r...
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Gaston Leroux Bronze Figure of Aida on a Sphinx, French, 19th Century
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian 19th-20th Century Life-Size Marble Sculpture Titled "Searching for Love"
By Vito Pardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine museum quality Italian 19th-20th century life-size marble sculpture titled "Searching for Love" by Vito Pardo (Italian, born in Venice in 1872) Depicting a semi-nude life...
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

A French 19th Century Carved Marble Whimsical Figural Urn Fountain with Children
By Joseph Reynés I Gurgui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine large, rare and charming, French, 19th century. Belle Époque carved white marble whimsical figural urn fountain depicting children climbing on an urn with flowers and garlands, influenced in the Louis XV style, by Joseph Reynés I Gurgui (Barcelona, 1850-1926). Signed: Reynes. Barcelona, circa 1890. An almost identical Carrara marble fountain also by Josep Reynés carved in 1893 currently at the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, Spain. Measures: Overall height: 55 inches (140 cm) Marble height: 49 inches (124.5 cm) width: 37 inches (94 cm) depth: 30 inches (76.3 cm) Joseph Reynes Gurguí (Barcelona, 1850 - 1926) is a Catalan sculptor, also known as Reynesy-Gurgui, Spanish school. He studied at the Ecole de la Llotja, studied for a time in Paris, in the workshops of the great French sculptors Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) and Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). He devoted himself mainly to interior decoration. His works were profoundly marked by a French influence. He exhibited in Paris in 1895 where he received an honorable mention. In 1890 he obtained the first medal in Madrid for "The Violinist". Literature: E. Benezit Dictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs by Grund - Nouvelle Edition, 1976 - Volume 8, Page 714. Cristina Mensoza, Ramon Casas...
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19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Life Size Marble Group "Hebe and Eagle" by Aristide Fontana
By Aristide Fontana 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble life-size marble sculpture of "Hebe and The Eagle"; depicting a young maiden seated on a rocky outcrop holding an urn over her shoulder and serving water from a bowl to a thirsty eagle, raised on a circular base by Aristide Fontana (Italian 19th Century - Active 1870-1890), Carrara, Inscribed to the reverse; "Aristide Fontana Sc./Carrara", circa 1870-1880. Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was the hand-maiden and cup bearer of the gods and the symbol of youthful beauty and chastity. She is often depicted as a temptress tantalizing the eagle of Jupiter with a cup of ambrosia and her body. In her role as cup-bearer she offered nectar and ambrosia and here she holds the cup before the eagle, Zeus' messenger. This sculpture subject matter resembles Bertel Thorwaldsen's, marble sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle, circa 1817 and currently at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA. The most notable difference between both sculptures is that, unlike in Thorwaldsen's work, this sculpture depicts a figure of a young semi-nude maiden bearing a pearl necklace centered with a charm engraved with the letter "S". This sculpture subject matter can also be attributed to Psyche, perched on a Stygian rock and threatened by dragons, is rescued from her task by Jupiter's eagle, who brings her a lekythos filled with the river's water. Although Apuleius' story of Cupid and Psyche had been a common theme in European art since the Renaissance, the particular incident of Psyche rescued by Jupiter's eagle was seldom illustrated. Comparable to themes in mythology, Old Testament figures and heroines in particular were popular subjects of artworks in the mid-19th century. Several scenes from the Biblical (Gen. 24) story of Rebecca's meeting with Eliezer, and subsequent marriage to Isaac, were depicted in the 19th century. The most frequent representation shows Rebecca at the well with a pitcher. Other examples of the subject include those by the Italians Cesare Lapini, Giovanni Battista Lombardi and Domenico Menconi and American sculptors Brown, Mozier, and Chauncey Bradley Ives...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...
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20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"
By Jean Louis Grégoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Jean Louis Grégoire (France, 1840-1890) A Charming French 19th-20th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of "The Animal Charmer", depicting a sta...
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Brass Dolphin Bases in the Style of Antony Redmile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ostrich Eggs at a pair of Brass Dolphin Stands in the style of Antony Redmile. After wondering why a pair of my brass dolphin candlesticks weren't selling I decided to make my own pair of Antony Redmile inspired Ostrich Egg candle...
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20th Century Rustic Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

18th Century Polychromed Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very good condition considering age. Huge amount of presence. Beautiful religious artifact.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair French 19th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Cherub Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th-20th century baroque style patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each chenet topped with a cherub standing on a stand flanked by styrs and royal goat-heads...
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Organic Modern Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hand-carved folk art-style wood gazing ball. A friend of bookshelves and coffee tables. A lovely garden accent. An organic doorstop. A compliment to any room-- great suppo...
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20th Century Organic Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod extend to the top with two custom made Lamp Shades...
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20th Century Central African Folk Art Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Rounded Zong Sculpture, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded zong sculpture Nephrite jade Hand carved Stainless steel Hand repousse Limited edition Each individual jade vary in shapes and color Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” ...
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2010s Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Tanya Ragir Bronze Sculpture "TOTEM"
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition of 9 with 2 pieces remaining in the edition Measures: 18.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches If you are coming to our show room to see a piece please call ahead of time because due to our ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental Plaster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large work of art molded during the early 1900's is signed by the artist. The winged bearded man is in good condition for its age, and on a solid wood structure. The sculpture...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Hagenauer Style Brass Figural Female Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous and stylish pair of Brass Franz Hagenauer style figural sculptures, one left facing and one right facing. The hair on the left facing female s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

French Bronze Sculpture "Crouching Native American Indian" E. Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French, 19th century Patinated bronze group of a Crouching Native American Indian on the lookout, in a dark brown patina and raised on a veined green marble base, by Edou...
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Late 19th Century French Native American Antique Los Angeles Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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