Exceptional Naturalistic Bronze Covered Compote, urn form with extremely fine decoration of bugs, leaves and flowers. Probably French, mid 19th Century.

Height 10"

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.

Beautiful Thailand Gilded wood sculpture carved wood figure, measuring 9” high by 3.5”

Antique Carved Oak Statue of a Monk holding a book and seated on a curved bench. Probably American, circa 1880.

9" x 9" x 14" tall

Finely crafted bronze sculpture, boy smocking a cigarette, 19th century period, bearing artist's signature. Condition Report; Good condition, cigarette in boy's mouth is missing.

From our African Collection: African Baule Statue , circa 1960. Colon statues, a term derived from the French statues colon ("colon" is the French noun for a colonist), are a genre of wooden figurative sculpture within African art which originated during the colonial period. The statues commonly depict European colonial officials such as civil servants, doctors, soldiers or technicians or Europeanised middle-class Africans...

Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Silver Mask" sterling silver clad mask in an African style 2 holes at sides for wearing or mounting , This was most likely made as a pendant signed N2 size 2.5" by 1.75" . 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...

Incredible Miniature Pair Continental Bronze Busts of Children, on marble base. Size: The girl statue ans a height of 4 1/2 inches and the boy's height is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Excellent.

Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "Silver standing Nude" early 1970s figure cast sterling silver clad female figure in an modern style. 1 hole at base for mounting , this piece is unsigned but we have listed and an image included in this listing showing the same figure in brown clay that is signed N3 size 3.75" by 1.25" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...

Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor " Flat Bird" N4 Alexander Nay brown terracotta carved figure of a bird,mid 1970s incised brown clay with a hole at back for mounting to a base, base not included. The artist initialed this piece" N 4 "in his usual incised way. Size 4.25" by 1.75" high . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...

Antique, 18th century, baroque, continental, finely carved wooden figure of Saint John of Nepomuk. The figure, dressed in a surplice and almuce, is polychromed and parcel-gilt with gold leaf, mounted on an elaborated plinth.

John Nepomuk (c. 1345 – 20 March 1393) was the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava River at the behest of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia...

A fine Circa 1840s sculpture of Maximilien Robespierre 1758-1894 measuring 8” in height...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA STANDING ANCESTRAL WOOD SCULPTURE 19” Possibly from the East Sepik people. The figure painted with its original features and patina

Antique, 18th century, baroque, continental, finely carved wooden figure of Saint John of Nepomuk. The figure, dressed in a surplice and almuce, is polychromed and parcel-gilt with gold leaf, mounted on an elaborated plinth.

John Nepomuk (c. 1345 – 20 March 1393) was the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia...

Japanese contemporary studio ware ceramic vase. Made with reddish clay and sculpted in a rounded triangular form with three large flat sides. Three curved triangular shoulders taper downward. Covered with a thick translucent white glaze with pleasing drips and crackles.

Dimensions: 12 1/2" high x 9" wide

Indian Bronze Goddess Nandi Circa 1900 Gold Patina 5” A fabulous figure mounted on a wood base

Pair of hard porcelain pheasants covered with "famille rose" enamels, gilt details. "compagnie des indes" style. Although the style is Chinese from the 18th century, these are late copies Probably Chinese work from the 20th century, perhaps from the Republican period. The enamels are beautiful and thick, some details are gilded. Base unglazed, no mark. Good condition, except the beak of a pheasant broken and badly restored . Height: 29cm

A beautiful Probably mahogany,Kabuki Wooden carved sculpture circa 1890

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

Antique Carved Wooden Angel, holding a crown and a septer.

Probably English, 18th Century

15.75"tall, Oak

The superbly modeled alligator head jaw moves on its hinged mouth when its lever is pushed. The head is emerging from from marshy grasses waiting to catch its prey. The alligator is mounted on ebonized oval support which is held by a gilt bronze rococo plinth.

Overall condition is very good to near excellent though the gilt patination shows minor losses or fading. The base is late 18th / early 19th C. though the alligator dates later in the century...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a good Thai repousse silver box with burlwood lining, depicting the Thai and Burmese kings in battle during the sixteenth century. Sourced directly from Chiang Mai Thailand in 1990, this is a substantial box of good quality silver. The exterior has been allowed to patinate for 20 years and has taken on the usual dark grey patina typical for sterling silver, but the interior is completely pristine as it has never actually been used...

The Iranian artist Abrishami Hessami created this modern bronze sculpture of a couple in a romantic embrace that evokes love and passion. This abstract sculpture is enhanced with a brilliant gold color patina and positioned on a black marble circular base. Signed: Hessam with Copyright Edition: 97/145 Age: Early 21st Century Size: 22” x 7” x 11” Dia. base Condition: Excellent Condition Weight: 45 Lbs.

This precious Object D’ Art is a 14Kt yellow gold trio of dogs in front of a palm tree. The three dogs with ruby eyes seem to be a Terrier, a Schnauzer and a Pomeranian are on a 2 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 1/2” Sodalite base. The palm tree is decorated by a 3.5 millimeter cultured pearl and a round faceted tourmaline at the base.

Pal Kepenyes brass/bronze sculpture of an elephant crafted from milagros

20th century

Milagros are charms used for protection and for good luck...

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 behind her sleeve as she realizes the erotical significance of a long noc e Tengu mask. Signed in seal form. Netsuke is stained in tan and brown colors. It measures 1.57 inches (4.0cm) wide, and 1.42 inches (3.6cm) tall...

Unusual and Finely Modeled Continental Patinated-Bronze and Brass Novelty Lamp, with a bear climbing a branch on an urn depicting the torture of Bealesbub, on a font supporting a pair of winged griffins each with a wick extending from its mouth, on a tazza base adorned with arabesques and satyr masks, h. 11-5/8", dia. 6-3/4". Condition Report: Great condition.

Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Running Tiger" mid 1970s incised brown clay with a holes under side for mounting to a base, base not included...

Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Silver Object " mid 1970s sterling silver clad ?unsigned. this is the original to a cast silver piece that is identical also unsigned we have included images of the clay piece as well as the silver piece for reference this listing is for the silver piece only , base not included. Size l nearly 3.5" by 2.25" high. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed except for a few pieces like this one. Developing ...

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.

From our African Collection: This "Ikenga" Southeast Nigerian Shrine Figure is from the Early to mid 20th century. A characteristic of all Ikenga Shrine Figures are their exaggerated bull horns. The basic form of an ikenga is a human figure with horns symbolizing power, sometimes reduced to only a head with horns on a base.

From our African Collection: Bante Middle Ivory Coast Female Figure, circa 1950s.

A beautiful and rare Indonesian rosewood mask 7”x6” Circa 1960 Berlin Estate

From our African Collection: A Lwena Ceremonial Mask from Zambia, circa 1950 9 x 16" h . The Lwena people, also spelled Lovale,Luvale, Balovale, Lubale, as well as Lwena or Luena in Angola, are a Bantu ethnic group found in northwestern Zambia and southeastern Angola. They are closely related to the Lunda and Ndembu to the northeast, but they also share cultural similarities to the Kaonde to the east, and to the Chokwe and Luchazi, important groups of eastern Angola. The Luvale are noted f...

From our African Collection: A Luba Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950. 12 x 16" h, 6.5" deep. The Luba people or Baluba are an ethno-linguistic group indigenous to the south-central region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The majority of them live in this country, residing mainly in its Katanga, Kasai, and Maniema provinces. The Baluba consist of many sub-groups who speak various dialects of Luba (e.g. Luba-Kasai, Luba-Katanga) or other languages, such as Swahili...

From our African Collection: African Teke Figure from the Republic of Congo. 18" h. “The Teke people settled in a territory lying across the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Gabon. During the 15th century, they were integrated into the Tio kingdom, but attained independence in the 17th century. Today, they live in villages led by a clan elder known as the Mfumu, who answers to a hereditary land-chief called Mfumu na tzee. Their economy is mainly based...