Bashilele Headrest from the Democratic Republic of Congo with a detailed face.
The Lele (or Leele), also known as Bashilele or Usilele, are a Bantu ethnic group closely related to the Kuba people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.They traditionally live in the Kasai River region, but since the 1950s many have migrated to Kinshasa.There are currently about 30,000 Lele, of which 26,000 speak the Lele language
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor" Animal Bead" this seems to be intended to be strung since the hole in the mouth goes all the way through, with the others in the collection in silver this seems like it was a attempt to make jewelry art.
The artist initialed this piece "N 1" in his usual incised way. Size l nearly 2.75"" by 1.25" high. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...
Bust of the Emperor in bicorne and topcoat, signed "A. Canova", Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Height of the item is 9-3/4 inches, including 2 3/4" base. Condition
Report: Excellent.
Genuine GANDHARA Stucco Head of a handsome YOUTH from the Indus Valley, ca. 4-5th Century A.D.
This lovely sculpture is 8 cm. high (3 1/4") and the expressive face is delicately sculptured and is framed by his wavy coiffure held in place by a broad headband.
Excellent condition, with good mineral deposits and pigment remnants. Mounted on a stand. Price does not include shipping costs.
Two antique French statues: first one depicting a violinist, signed "A. Moreau"; 9 3/4 inches in height, second one, three putti, signed "Peylo", 5 1/2 inches high, both from late 19th century period and each mounted on marble base, conditions consistent with age. Provenance: NH Estate.
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Russian Egg" clay with a hole under side for mounting to a base, base not included. The artist initialed this piece "N 3" in his usual incised way. Size l nearly 2.75"" by 1.75" high. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...
Rare bronze shishi statue by renaissance artist/potter, Tsukigata Nahiko. This solid and impressive bronze is well sculpted with wonderful details and prominently signed on the rear depicting the "god of wealth or household", Daikoku with his mallet and bag of plenty, one of the Seven Lucky Gods but cleverly represented by a shishi, lion dog which Tsukigata used in a number of his bronze sculpture...
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Nude Woman", mid 1970s incised brown clay with a hole under her bottom for mounting to a base, base not included. The artist initialed this piece" N 1 "in his usual incised way. Size l 4.2" by .75" deep there is a hole on top of her head...
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "sterling silver Bee Pendant" sterling silver clad? cast pendant or object with 2 top holes for wearing or mounting , This was most likely made as a pendant signed N3 size nearly 3.75" by 2.25" incised bee on a leaf this was also sculpted in brown clay listed in a separate lot image included for reference only. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces ...
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.
Richard Hoptner modernist abstract sculpture in wood
15 1/2" tall
Base - 8" x 5 1/2"
Signed and dated 1965
Excellent condition
Hoptner - 1921 - 2002, Philadelphia, PA
Education - University of Pennsylvania, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan
Exhibitions - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Art, Woodmere Art Gallery, Sui Generis Gallery, NYC, St. Joseph's University, Phila.
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "White Horn Pendant" white clay sculpted pendant or object with a row of holes for wearing or mounting , This was most likely made as a pendant unsigned size nearly 4.25" by 75" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces . 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...
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor " Man in a Suit ". Unique piece sculpted in brown clay of a standing man in a suit with a tie c 1970s. The figure has some black clay in the recessed areas from being used as a model to make multiples. Signed N1 in his usual incised way. Size h 5" by 1.5" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...
A beautiful rare antique French Gilt Bronze Dore bust of a young woman by Jean-Baptiste Greuze Paris circa 1799. Dor'e or bronze finish signed on reverse on a marble base. Dimensions 4ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 6.5ʺH in good antique condition minor imperfections commensurate of age.
Biography;
An 18th-century artist of melodramatic genre, morality lessons, female figures and portraits whose subjects included Mozart and Benjamin Franklin, Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born in the Burgundy region of France...
This is a magnificent antique sculpture made of gold gilt bronze, dating back to around 1900 AD, which depicts a Portuguese knight named Saint Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira, also known as the Condestável (1360-1431). He is widely considered as the greatest strategist and military genius in Portuguese history, having won all battles fought despite leading forces that were outnumbered by the enemy...
Indian Bronze standing figure of Vishnu, with his hands at his waist with a Buddhist shell in one hand and the other hand open, wearing a high headdress, diaphanous dhoti and jewelry, on stepped square base, h: 6.75 in.
AFRICAN DAN CARVED EBONY FIGURE TWENTIETH CENTURY measures 10” tall and sitting on a associated plinth
Small Bronze Figure of Child, Continental, early to mid-20th century, the nude boy holding an apple behind his back, on socle mounted to a square verde antique marble base, incised "A. DAVMILLER," bronze ht. 4 3/4 in.