Large (19" in diameter) slip decorated signed charger or large wall plate by Kirk Mangus (USA, 1952-2013). In excellent condition. Circa 1980. One of three works by this artist currently available. Kirk Mangus was an important American artist and ceramicist.
The panache, verve, and energy of this striking wood carving of a Spanish conquistador is remarkable for its dynamism and expressiveness. The figure is hand enameled in traditional conquistador costume, wearing buccaneer shoes, pantaloons, coat, and plumed helmet, and dagger on his belt. The figure is in action stance, but it is clear that he is missing his original instruments of perhaps sword and shield...
An interesting and inventive sculpture of a performing elephant balancing upon a ball whilst supporting an acrobat with his trunk. The sculpture is solid bronze and cast in the lost wax technique, cire perdue. This method is able to faithfully reproduce all of the quirky textures that the artist has chosen. The sculpture is mounted on a white marble base and is, as far as I can see, unsigned.
Approximately 33cm high. Fine original condition. The weight is 3478 gm...
19th C Continental Gilt Bronze pair of Woodsman and Wife , probably Dutch extremely detailed pair of gilt bronzes notice the patching and repair to their clothing . The couple looks lovingly at each other while working. The figures were cast in 2 pieces each and assembled and mounted to a slate like bases. Very heavy pieces. Size approximately 12"
Large crater bowl, thinly potted of black clay and with green glaze pitted with craters for volcanic effect, Signed Lovera; Jamese Lovera (American, b. 1920) modernist potter. James Lovera exhibited at the Crocker Museum in Sacramento in 2006: "Craters of Fire: Ceramics by James Lovera".
Age: c. 1985.
Size: 14" Diameter x 3.75" Height
An unusual item...a portion of a birthday or other festive cake on a plate, make of some kind of ceramic material, hand painted very realistically and capable of "fool the eye" (trompe l'oeil), painted in colors reminiscent of the colors used by famous contemporary artist Wayne Thiebaud. Measurements are approximately 8 1/2" across the plate, by 8" in height. The artist has hand signed her name on the bottom of the plate, in black marker...
A beautiful Chinese Tang Dynasty style porcelain sculpture 10” Berlin Estate
Japanese porcelain vase approximately 9” in height depicting a flying crane in flight done in a variety of rare glazes Berlin Estate
Wooden Buddha Figure, Shan State Burma, 19th Century, with nice quality gilding,
backside has cavity where relics were kept,
size: H.50cm x W.18cm x D. 15cm, mounted,
unusual specimen
Bronze sculpture of a figure, perhaps hugging a guitar or bass (or, abstracted second figure?), numbered 57/300 and signed at bottom by artist I. STOLOFF (IRMA STOLOFF, New York, 20th century). The work is 11 1/4" in height, sits on a 2" high black plinth, and weighs six pounds. Condition is excellent. You would appreciate the style if you admire the work of Henry Moore, Kenneth Armitage, Archipenko, or Barbara Hepworth...
(Consignment) For the past 22 years, Massimo Righini has sculpted “STORIES IN STONE” and has exhibited them primarily in the Washington, DC, area at l’Enfant Galerie...
Beautiful Chinese antique porcelain turquoise and gilt baluster vase and flared neck with red overglaze markings. Body with floral design done in gilt. with markings on body and inset bottom. Perfect condition.
Size: 9.25"H x 5.5"D
Age: Republic Period
Burmese Bronze Disciple/Worshipper, AVA period, 18th Century, mounted, condition: good, size: H. 18.5cm x W. 3.5 cm x D. 5cm
An Indian bronze sculpture in miniature of Indra 2” tall circa 1890
This elegant 1930’s Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude female seated on her leg that is folded, while the other leg extended, and she is resting her elbow on her knee and her face on her hand and her other hand stretched behind her near the signature L. Alliot. This beautiful sculpture is on a dark marble base. Condition: in good condition commiserate with its age.
Age: 1930’s
Size 21” wide x 11” x 10.5”
Weight: 20 Lbs.
Miniature Bronze Buddhist Monk holding alms bowl, 19th Century, mounted on wooden base, size: H. 6cm x 2cm x 0.5cm
Very fine Burmese wooden praying monk-disciple in adoration with high quality gilding. 18th Century, very good condition,
beautiful serene expression. Size: H. 32cm x W.15cm x D. 16cm
Poblador, attrib - Jose Ramon Poblador - Spain 20th century.
Bronze modernist abstract female figure on marble base.
C. 1970 - 80
11 1/4" tall.
Condition - excellent.
Antique late 19th century beautifully executed with fine detail bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, in a standing pose with crossed arms, wearing his uniform of Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperial, with the Legion of Honour Order. Mounted on its original square marble pedestal.
MEASUREMENTS: 25.5 cm (10 in)...
A beautiful Bronze measuring 6 inches wide 7 inches tall 4 inches deep …….John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum (March 25, 1867 – March 6, 1941) was an American sculptor best known for his work on Mount Rushmore...
Nineteenth Century Bust of Abraham Lincoln in Plaster 34” x 24” signed Raffeallo Gironi
ESCORT OF THE DEAD
Traditional Korean wooden funerary figure as the ornament for funeral bier called ‘sangyeo’ (ref.; https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/236 /, https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-funerary-figures-pr/),
late 20th century, approx. H 22 x 16 x 7cm (8.66 x 6.29 x 2.75in). Darkened overall and some damage and peelings due to aging as is...
Very attractive praying gilded bronze disciple, Rattanakosin era, 19th Century, Thai. Condition: good, size: H. 15.5cm x W. 8cm x D. 10cm
A beautiful Persian Isfahan Noin Silk and Wool Circular Carpet 78” diameter
1980s
A fine 8-1/4" tall Canadian Puvirnituq Nunavik (Northern Quebec) native stone sculpture by "Eli" E-91328. Made by Eli Akiru Quissa (1914-84), this carving is dated 1966 and it depicts a hunter with a seal. This item is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor surface abrasions and scratches...
Antique, 19th-century oval bronze portrait, bas-relief with a beveled rim, by J. Teper, of the famous Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, Frederic Chopin.
The beautifully crafted plaque depicts the famous pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin. In the image, Chopin can be seen with his distinctive curly hair, looking dapper in a jacket with wide lapels and a stylish bowtie...
Vintage Austrian or continental Silvered or chromed Bronze Water Carrier After Alonzo Dominique but this image with only one water pot. The sculpture is cold painted red green and gold enamel similar to Austrian bronze. Period unknown . Size h 18" by 7" weight 11.5 pounds unsigned.
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "Brown Torso " early 1970s figure sculpted in brown clay in a modern style. 1 hole at base for mounting , this piece is signed N4 wonderful figure size almost 2.5" by 1.25" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way. Developing several individualistic styles in modern art, he is most famous for his unique work in terra cotta sculpture, involving heavily perforated surfaces and intriguing forms...
Originally conceived as part of a figural group for a larger commission, Charity depicts the doting love of a mother for her two children...
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Wood. Late 20th century, Korea. approx. H 14 x 39 x 8 cm (5.51 x 15.35 x 3.14in).
selected by Pottari
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Mexican Nayarit culture Classical Period painted terra cotta pregnant or nursing mother. Measuring 11” tall, 9” wide, amd 7” deep
The provenance Dr Camara Peon. 1940-2015
The important part of the nursing mother is that he excavated it from a burial mound on the family’s property in the 1920s, which accounts for the flawless condition
Edward Henry Berge (American, 1908-1998)
A Painted Plaster Relief Plaque of Three Iguanas
Signed,lower middle
Size: 23” x 23.5” x 4.5” deep
Born and raised near Clifton Park in Northeast Baltimore, Mr. Berge was the son of the acclaimed Baltimore sculptor Edward Berge, who was best known for his studies of children. A graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Mr. Berge studied at the Maryland Institute, College of Art for a year and then studied sculp...
wood mask 20”x4” 2662 Sepik Valley circa 1950s Berlin Estate
A magnificent European,(Spain or Portugal) carved wood and polychrome sculpture of Saint Ursula with applied gold leaf., sitting in the original 18th century altar done with a oval top with carved flowers and at the top a putti.measuring 58” height, 34” width. The sculpture of the Saint, removable and measures 26” height
Pal Kepenyes brass/bronze sculpture of an elephant crafted from milagros
20th century
Milagros are charms used for protection and for good luck. The word Milagro in Spanish means “miracle” or “surprise” and people in the past and present use milagros as symbols to wish others good luck, good health, and hope for the future.
The sculpture stands 7 3/4" at tallest point
6 1/2" across x 2 1/2" wide at base.
Excellent unrestored condition
Signed in...
20TH CENTURY BRONZE BULLFIGHTER, Double Patina Circa 1950's Approximately 4 Inches Tall and 4 Inches Wide In Excellent Condition.