Excellent STONE CARVING depicting a MOTHER with CHILD carried on her Back. From a WASHINGTON, D.C. Estate and the previous owner told me this piece was PERUVIAN in origin. The STONE is 5" Tall x 2" at the widest point. COLORS are GRAY,GREEN and a BURGUNDY Red. Zero Breaks, Chips or Cracks. GOOD LOOKING and UNUSUAL Work of ART.
This is a CHINESE SERPENTINE JADE QUAN YIN from a VIRGINIA, U.S.A. ESTATE. 6" Tall without and 7" Tall with the Pierced WOOD STAND.
Beautifully CARVED FIGURINE the hardness has been checked and this is Serpentine Jade. Ca. 1950 in EXCELLENT Condition
Contemporary jadeite carving of a fairy spirit named Liu-Hai. His right hand is holding a three legged frog called ¡°Chan¡±; a string of clouds extends from Chan¡¯s mouth. On the back of the carving is a large fan and on the top of the fan sits a lucky bat. Very interesting carving in good condition.
H: 3 ½ inches, W: 2 ¾ inches, D: 1 ¾ inches
Contemporary Japanese praying mantis. Hand molded high grade leather over resin. Upright in a boxing position, head alert with watchful eyes. Well detailed.
The stealth movements of the praying mantis have made it a symbol of meditation and contemplation. In China, the insect has long been honored for its mindful movements. It never makes a move unless it is certain that is the right thing to do...
A very finely detailed sculpture of President John F. Kennedy done by master Spanish Artist Luis Sanguino.measuring 19 inches in height….Biography
His parents, the lawyer Aquilino Sanguino and Rosa de Pascal, constituted a noble family in Barcelona, being the number seven of eight siblings. As a result of the outbreak of the civil war of 1936, they left Barcelona, leaving behind in their flight....
Beautifully carved large Meerschaum bas relief plaque of Crucifixion scene, with multiple figures, finely detailed, in deep oval frame with grain painted finish, domed glass cover, 19th century, Continental, probably French.
Measures 16"high, 13" wide and 2 1/2" deep...
Very large and highly detailed bas relief plaques of meerschaum, depicting the Holy Family with angels and donkey, in deep grain painted wood frames, dome shaped glass over plaques, Continental, likely French, ca 1880.
Measure 16" high 13" wide, 2 1/2" deep...
An original vintage modernist carved wood sculpture of a female form by renowned Indian sculptor Kesavan Appukuttan Achary.
Solid wood mounted on a solid wood base signed Appu the name he goes by. Measuring overall 18.5"wide by 11" high. x 5.5" deep. The actual measurements of the sculpture are 13" x 9" x 4".
A beautiful example of this artists work...
Terracotta sculpture of putti or cherub petting dog at his side, a garland wrapped around his torso, mounted on mottled marble base, 19th century, style of Clodion.
Measures 12 1/4" high, marble base is 5 1/4" in diameter.
Like all fine sculpture, it is artful from every angle and depicts a very charming putti figure reaching to pet the dog at his side, his fabric garland flowing around him...
This incredible Clovis point, found on the Little Missouri River in Nevada County, Arkansas in 1928, is made from highly translucent novaculite of which only a few are known to exist. I had it authenticated at a forensic laboratory in Santa Fe New Mexico. The COA is included. The point is 3 1/2" long, 1" wide or 8.98 cm in length, 2.4 cm in width and 6.2 mm thick. The flaking on it is exquisite. There is no damage on it anywhere, a true G-10. There is no modern rechipping or restoration...
A finely carved Japanese Netsuke piece in bone depicting a deer. Measuring abou 1.25” tall Quillen
A very important bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) in a pensive pose by the scultor artist Volk.
This work mounted on black granite base measuring 32” and is 10.5” at the base
A beautiful Sculpture in Faience by the Renowned Artist and sculptor Ampofo-Anti. Kwabena Ampofo-Anti is an African artist from Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana...
Elaborately crafted natural marble figure of a child carrying a basket of flowers while holding one flower in their hand. This statue is handcrafted in various types of marble and stone. Mid-20th century. Weighs about 350 lbs and measures 42" high
LIEBERICH, Nikolai, (Russian, 1828-1883): Standing Bear in Landscape, Bronze, Incised plaque reads "Standing Bear (Killed by Emperor Alexander II near the Village of Lisino in 1865)", signed, 24” x 16”. Colonel Nikolai Lieberich (1828-1883) was one of the first Russian artists to make the move from rigid academism to naturalism in sculpture...
A Massive French Bronze Sculpture Of Sagittarius Zodiac Symbol 20th Century measuring 29” x 24”
A beautiful Persian Isfahan Noin Silk and Wool Circular Carpet 78” diameter
1980s
(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...
(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...
(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...
Bronze sculpture of George Washington as General By Noel Jules Girard, 1816-1886, measuring 24” tall by 11” wide.
French artist Noel Jules Girard was a Painter, but mainly known for his beautiful sculptures..
He studied at the French National School of Fine Arts under David d'Angers Louis Petitot in the 1840s.
and won the prestigious Rome Prize.
He was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the studio of David d'Angers in 1837....
This is the famous bronze plaque of President Lincoln that President Teddy Roosevelt saw in the studio of Brenner, and later commissioned the one cent piece for the Lincoln birth centennial in 1909. Measuring about 9.5” x 7”….Brenner is probably best known for his enduring Lincoln coin design, the obverse of which is the longest-running design in United States Mint history, and perhaps the most reproduced piece of art in world history. Brenner's design had been picked by President Theodore...
BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA AND AVALOKITESVARA;
H:25.5cm H:26cm;
Price: USD130
The body is composed of two phoenixes, the heads of the birds naturally forming the handles. The stone is very hard, green speckled with translucent white. The cover is also formed of 2 birds, it is not pierced so it is possible that it is not a censer, although it can be used without a cover. It is placed on a finely carved hardwood base. There are some numbers stamped inside, probably so as not to mix up the bases. China 20th century around the 70s. Good condition. No restoration or gluing.
T...
A Magnificent Handmade Copper and zinc Metal weathervane made into the shape of a galloping horse by Harris & Company, Boston. Mounted on a custom wooden plinth The weathervane measuring 19 inch in height by 32 inches in length. The stand measures H: 3”, L; 33”, D; 8”
Chita Lovemode ,Zimbabwean Stone sculpture 10” signed 2677 Verdite Shona Peoples Berlin Estate
African wood mask measuring approximately 16”x8” , the mask in exotic balsa wood Berlin Estate
Japanese porcelain vase approximately 9” in height depicting a flying crane in flight done in a variety of rare glazes Berlin Estate
Italian Travertine Pedestal Circa 1980 in a modernist design measuring 34” height and 12” x 12” top (Berlin Adler)
Contemporary Art Glass Sculpture Signed Glasshouse And Dated 1989..measuring 6” diameter Berlin Estate possibly attributed to Zweifel
A beautiful and very rare work in abstract style of a Bull or Ox in Patinated Bronze mounted on a matching bronze base measuring 24” in length,base measuring approximately 16“ x 6 3/4“, 11 inches in height
Itzik Benshalom, the man and the artist, is larger than life, an artistic Israeli with a remarkably gentle disposition. Born in Hadera, Israel, in 1945, Benshalom has had no formal art training, but has worked closely with many artists since 1967 when he set up a foundry specializing ...
A beautiful and unique Pre-Colombian Possibly Vera Cruz , classic period,Massive Figure 17 Inch height, 7” depth,10” width
A magnificent cobalt blue cameo cut acid etched blue Crystal vase depicting George Washington measuring approximately nine. 8 inches with a diameter of 6 inches. The vase inscribed George Washington , done for the Philadelphia Centennial in 1876.
Southern India Bronze Sculpture male royal figure riding a leopard, on rectangular base, height : 5.5 in
A majestic sculpture of an Indian Goddess in bronzed porcelain 20th century measuring 43 inches high
A beautiful three dimensional portrait of Washington in Bronze, mounted on a wood base for wall mounting, done for the United States Centennial of 1876
Charles Lindbergh Bronze Plaque.Early Twentieth Century …..more information coming soon
SIno-TIBET Silvered Bronze seated Sculptures consisting of a Lama, and a silvered sculpture of Alaokitesvara , both late 19th century the seated monk with stylized flowers to each side, wearing a robe with patterned borders, seated on a lotus base, later sealed with copper under base with stamped floral designs, h: 6.5 in.; the seated goddess wearing a six-leaf crown and a very high chignon, wearing elaborate robes and jewelry, seated cross-legged with a stylized cobra in her hands. Sold as a ...
A beautiful vintage bronze suclpture titled "The Bather" by Ernesto Tamariz signed and dated 1974. Bronze on black marble base.
Artist Biography
Born on January 11, 1904 in the Villa de Acatzingo, Puebla, Ernesto Tamariz Galicia was a Mexican sculptor who found in Greco-Latin art the elements to exalt his nationalist vision. His work belongs to the neoclassical artistic genre, standing out from a very young age for his great capacity for work and for his high quality of manufacture, having...
Large toad in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica, in Japanese sugi). Black and gold painted glass eyes.
In the Japanese bestiary, the toad has a special place, carrying positive values. The toad as well as the frog, both called Kaeru (蛙) return every year and regardless of the distance to the pond where there were born. The word kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality. Its effigy is present on door hammers or ...
20th century copy of an earlier sculpture of Washington by J.A. Houdon 1741-1828. Jean-Antoine Houdon 25 March 1741 – 15 July 1828) was a French neoclassical sculptor.
Southeast Asian Siam Thailand Figure in Bronze circa 1900
A beautiful patinated bronze sculpture measuring 20” wonderful piece at an attractive price
Franco-Italian Sculptor Amedeo Gennarelli 1881-1943, “Ecstasy” Bronze , 17” ….
Amedeo Gennarelli was a French/Italian sculptor. He was born in 1881 in Naples, Italy, but emigrated to Paris in 1913 and worked there until 1930, exhibiting at numerous Salons of the Societe des Artistes Francais. He is known for his work in the art deco style and for his depictions of the female nude, working in bronze, terra-cotta and wood. He died in Paris in 1943.
A beautiful original vintage Art Deco French bronze statue of a seated panther by Max Le Verrier Paris artist signed c.1930 measuring 11.75" W x 10.5" H x 4.75" D.
Artist Biography
Art Deco, which is widely considered to be an eclectic form of elegant and stylish modernism, was influenced by a variety of sources - among them were the so-called "primitive" arts of Africa; as well as historical styles such as Greco-Roman Classicism; and the art of Babylon, Assyria, and Ancient Egypt- updated ...
Papua New Guinea Indigenous Tribal Mask Circa 1960s measuring 8 1/2“ x 8“ Polychrome ceramic
Mercury tying his talaria by Jean Baptiste Pigalle Pigalle was born in Paris, the seventh child of a carpenter. Although he failed to obtain the Prix de Rome, after a severe struggle he entered the Académie Royale and became one of the most popular sculptors of his day. His earlier work, such as Child with Cage (model at Sèvres) and Mercury Fastening his Sandals (Berlin, and lead cast in Louvre), is less commonplace than that of his more mature years, but his nude statue of Voltaire, dated 177...
From our African Collection: An African Songye Mask, 11" x 24" h.
The Songye people, sometimes written Songe, are a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of the Congo. They inhabit a vast territory between the Sankuru and Lubilash rivers west and the Lualaba River in the east, a vast group of villages can be found in present-day East Kasai province, parts of Katanga and Kivu Province.The people of Songye are divided into thirty-four conglomerate societies, each society is l...
Hans Müller was born in 1873. He was a sculptor, and the son of Francis Xavier.
Muller studied at the School of Applied Arts and Academy in Vienna under Edmund von Hellmer and Karl Ludwig August Kuehne. He worked from 1900 to 1905 in the studio of Friedrich Christoph Hausmann Frankfurt am Main. Since 1909, he has been a member of the Viennese artists cooperative.
GUNTHER EAGLE PRESENTED TO GENERAL POWELL BY LISLE-WOODRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT, 2006 14 1/4 X 12 In.
Chinese horseshoe back lady's folding chair made of elm wood with brass mounts. Back splat and other details are carved with an archaic chimera motif. Reinforced seat is very comfortable and strong. Classical and elegant design.
Age: 20th Century
Dimensions: 35 1/2" high x 26" wide x 25" deep. Size of seat: 19" wide x 15 1/2" deep.
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
Of terracotta or earthenware, this lovely sculpture depicts a pug dog lying down, has glass eyes and a red collar.
Painted surface over tan body.
With big jowls and black ears, he is quite endearing, and is in good condition for its age.
Condition is good overall, with no breaks or chips, just minor loss to paint surface, all visible in photos.
Most dog figures like this were made in Germany, and were imported all over the world to dog fanciers.
Sometimes it is difficult to be sure of the ...
Japanese copper 10-pronged antler shaped meadate from a kabuto (samurai helmet). On custom stand.
Heisei Period
Dimensions: 9" total height (6 1/4" high meadate only)
Hardwood stand made of white nara. Dramatic white rind with natural finished top.
Contemporary
Dimensions: 19 3/4" high x 24" wide
This is an excellently and intricately carved boxwood very charming netsuke,made by the native of Ukraine Alexander Derkachenko. It depicts a seated Okame who is laughing as she holds a large Cucumber. Signed in seal form.
Netsuke is stained in tan and brown colors. It measures 1.21 inches (3.1cm) wide, and 1.52 inches (3.8cm) tall. It is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.
Alexander Derkachenko is a contemporary artist born in Sambor, Ukraine, in 1964. He...
A fine Japanese ikebana basket hand-woven from bamboo, cane, cedar root, and urushi lacquer. Signed by artist Jiro Yonezawa (b.1956). Jiro Yonezawa attended the Beppu Vocational Arts Training Center in 1981 and spent a year as an apprentice to Masakazu Ono. Later on, he continued his training at the Oita Prefectural Beppu Industrial Art Research Institute. He lived and worked in the United States from 1989 to 2007. In 2008 he returned to Japan and built a new studio in Oita Prefecture.
A fine Japanese ikebana basket hand-woven from bamboo, cane, cedar root, and urushi lacquer. Signed by artist Jiro Yonezawa (b.1956).
Jiro Yonezawa attended the Beppu Vocational Arts Training Center in 1981 and spent a year as an apprentice to Masakazu Ono. Later on, he continued his training at the Oita Prefectural Beppu Industrial Art Research Institute. He lived and worked in the United States from 1989 to 2007. In 2008 he returned to Japan and built a new studio in Oita Prefecture.
Unusual Japanese okimono of an ant with lifelike rendering made out of leather hide. Mounted on custom metal base for display.
Dimensions: 16.25" H x 4.5" W x 6" D (on base)
Originally conceived as part of a figural group for a larger commission, Charity depicts the doting love of a mother for her two children. Paul Dubois ( 1829 - 1905 ) originally exhibited it at the Salon of 1877. The famed Barbedienne foundry reproduced smaller versions for interior decoration. This particular version is 18", signed Paul Dubois, and stamped with the Foundry mark.
Condition is very good with slight wear of patina to high points such as knee and nose. This exceptional bronze is...
From our European Collection, a superbly carved 19th century marble bust of a beautiful young woman, intricately fashioned with wonderful detailing to her cameo necklace, her hair adornments, the fleur de lis motifs on her clothing, and so forth. Absolutely fabulous, this is a very high quality example executed with high refinement and realism.
Size and Condition: Height 22 inches, width 20 inches, depth 9.5 inches. There is some discoloration and random pitting to the marble commensu...