A Stone Sculpture by Richard Mteki (1947-), Zimbabwe

Fine Art: Sculpture: Stone Pre 1980: item #330806

World Renowned African Sculptor Richard Mteki is known for his smooth surfaces and abstract forms. This signed piece of an abstract faces typifies his great work. From a Private Shaker Heights, Ohio Collection. Condition: Good, some wear and light scratches, two flakes on edge. Size: 10 ¾” high, 4 ½” wide, 2” deep.

Art Nouveau Statue of Nude Woman on Marble Base

Fine Art: Sculpture: Metal Pre 1920: item #330194
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A white metal (with a bronze wash) figure of a naked woman with long flowing hair holding a veil over her head on a red marble base. At the bottom of the metal figure is marked: France. The piece dates from the Art Nouveau period, 1890-1914. Condition is excellent with only minor marks on the bronze wash. Total height is 19.5"

AFRICAN WOOD CARVING: MAKONDE MOTHER FIGURE

Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Contemporary: item #324280
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This hand-carved wood figurine (BB59) depicts a mother completely covered with children. Marked on the base ‘Kenya’, it is believed to be from the Makonde tribe from Tanganyika, or perhaps a copy from one of the tribes in Kenya. Possibly ebony, but appears to be heavily stained and may have been made from some other hardwood type. Measuring 13” in height and in overall good condition, there is some damage to rear of the base edge not visible when viewing from the front, and a couple of other sma... Click for details

Zwierzejewski,Polish bronze sculpture Greek nude male

Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #321604
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Superb quality antique bronze sculpture of a muscular male nude Greek warrior. The warrior is wearing a classical helmet and is holding in his left hand an ellipsoidal shield while throwing a spear. This remarkable and powerful sculpture is executed with very fine details by the Polish sculptor F. Zwierzejewski, circa 1900. The sculpture is signed by the artist. It is in excellent condition with a nice old patina and is mounted on a marble base. Measurements including base: height 20 ½ inches, w... Click for details

Carved Wood Figure of Bishop ca 1880

Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #320159
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19th century polychromed and carved wooden statue of a bishop wearing gilt vestments, a miter and gloves. In his right hand he holds a crozier with what looks like a fleur-de-lys in the crook. In his left hand he holds a book with 2 fish resting on it. The figure could possibly represent Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg, AD 973, who once converted flesh into fish that his people might not break a fast (from Saints and their Symbols by EA Greene, 1911) Condition is excellent with a maker's m... Click for details

Saint Mary Magdalene by H (Guy) Manning c 1948

Fine Art: Sculpture: Clay Pre 1950: item #318786
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A plaster statue of Saint Mary Magdalene holding a jar of ointment has been covered with a mother-of-pearl-like plastic coating and ornamented with small jewels. The base is decorated with two courses of pearls and one of diamonds. Condition is good although the hand holding the jar has been repaired and there are some minor chips and some jewels are missing from the base. The figure stands in a box with one glass remaining in the back which has been ornamented with gold paper and on a wooden... Click for details

A Conception of our Lady of Ars by Guy Manning

Fine Art: Sculpture Pre 1950: item #318498
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A plaster statue of the Virgin Mary holding the child Jesus has been covered with a mother-of-pearl-like plastic coating and ornamented with small jewels at her feet and in her crown. In her right hand she bears a metal flower on a stem with many leaves almost like a scepter. The gem at the top of the flower is missing. The base is decorated with courses of pearls, paper and gems. Condition is good although there is damage to the coating and the plaster is showing through on the back of the... Click for details

Bronze German Goddess Signed Listed Dated 19thc

Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #314772

Finest cast bronze 19th century figure of a goddess-possibly Diana but the owl and crescent together unusual for Diana--beautiful light brown patina-signed Aiehele and dated 90--German -possibly Austo- Hungarian--piece found in Brno, Czech Republic-no condition problems-no repairs-14 inches high-of which 3 inches is a round stepped black marble original base--has very fine detail--crescent may symbolize the moon that never changes or could represent female goddess or holy grail--the owl- knowled... Click for details

Classic Solid Brass Angel Statue Sculpture

Fine Art: Sculpture: Brass Pre 1950: item #313376
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This is a solid brass statue of an angle holding a torch. The angel is standing on a classical form triangular base. The statue is 15" tall, 5" deep, and 5" wide.

Bronze Gold Doré Plaque Pair with Venus and Proserpine

Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1930: item #313355
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This is a pair of beautiful bronze plaques representing the goddesses Venus and Proserpine with Pluto, circa 1920. The plaques are covered with gold doré, and are attached to a black back board. The overall size of the items are 25 1/2" tall by 16" wide. The bronze pieces alone measure 18" tall by 9 1/4" wide.