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Late 1800s
12.5 "tall 24" wide 2.5" deep, mounted on an ebonized wood base
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
Introduction; Hans Muller was born in Vienna Austria on January 10th 1873. He was a pupil of the sculptor Edmund Hellmmer at the Vienna Academe of Art. Much of his work is on permanent display in the Simu Museum in Bucharest, Hungary. Description; Superbly crafted bronze sculpture of standing gentelman, it seems to be elder Goethe. This item stands 10.5 inches long on a 2 inches marble base, total height is 13.5 inches. sculpture is from late 19th/early 20th century period...
An antique mother-of-pearl shell Christian icon originated in Palestinian Jerusalem and was crafted in the 19th century.
The icon depicts the story of the Flight into Egypt, a significant event in Christian tradition. The story is told in the form of a finely hand-carved low relief, depicting Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus on a journey through the desert on their way to Egypt...
A beautiful Siamese Giltwood carved standing figure, measuring 34” sitting on a rounded base. Dressed in traditional Royal Robes. Circa 1900
GUNTHER EAGLE PRESENTED TO GENERAL POWELL BY LISLE-WOODRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT, 2006 14 1/4 X 12 In.
Original marble sculpture by Theodor Mallener (Czech, 1892-1978). Mallener is a Czech sculptor born in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia. He apparently spent part of his life in Germany, where he died (Schwabmunchen, Bavaria) in 1972. He is listed mainly in Czech sources. There was also a sculptor named Mallener who worked in Vienna for the Goldscheider Factory in the early part of the century who may or may not be the same artist. This sculpture is signed Th. Mallener on the base...
From our African Collection: An Ibibio Movable Jaw Mask from southeastern Nigeria.
Ibibio, people of southeastern Nigeria, mainly in the Cross River state. They speak dialects of Efik-Ibibio, a language now grouped within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Ibibio comprise the following major divisions: Efik, Northern (Enyong), Southern (Eket), Delta (Andoni-Ibeno), Western (Anang), and Eastern (the Ibibio proper)...
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.
Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Hawk Okimono on Rockery base, highest quality sculpting with details to every feather . The hawk is holding down another bird and 2 of its feathers lay on the base stand of the sculpture. The hawk was sculpted separately from the rockery and it was completely hand worked and then applied to the main sculpture...
From our African Collection: African Akan Seated Figure from Ghana
The Akans consider themselves one nation. Akan means first, foremost, indicating the enlightened and civilized. While traditionally matrilineal, they are also united philosophically through 12 patrilineal spirit groups called the Ntoro or egya-bosom.
The Akan are a meta-ethnicity living in the countries of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast...
VICTORIAN BRONZE FIGURE, PROBABLY FRENCH, DATED 1890. Depicting a strolling elder man with tri-corner hat. Signed on base Fremd (?) 1890. Height 15.25 inches (38.7 cm).
A beautifully carved Southern Asian Sculpture Deity sculpture, possibly Java or Bali, in wood, Intricately carved. measuring 39 inches with a base measuring 18” in diameter
EUGENE LAURENT(French 1832-1898)
Young Hercules and Allegory of Fall a pair
Parcel gilt bronze with dark brown patina
Both inscribed on base "E. Laurent"
Heights 12.75 inches (32.5 cm) and 12.5 inches (32 cm).
Well designed and crafted bronze sculpture of a newspaper boy in standing position holding a bundle of newspaper under left arm and with the right hand around his mouth announcing news of the days , late 19th century period, artist's marking, Bofil, to the bronze base. Size: Figure stands 8 inches long and diameter of the base is 3-1/2 inches. Good condition, no issues noted.
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...
A very rare Han Dynasty Chinese Terra Cotta Guanyin sculpture measuring 16” in height. The sculpture with traces of polychrome.
Dressed in fine clothes, it was made as an object of worship and most likely had a bouquet in her left hand, as a symbol of marriage. An incredible rare piece for the advanced collector.
A masterwork in sculptured exotic wood from Bali, with the illustration of the Monkey King or Ramayana. Complete with 25 figures amid a landscape measuring 27 in by 65 in. Done circa 1950
An original antique French Art Nouveau bronze statue of a glamorous woman c.1905. Bronze mounted to a marble base signed on verso with the stamp medallion of Original Bronzes Society Paris France. Dimensions 3.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 7.5ʺH
Georges Van der Straeten was a Belle Epoque sculptor born in Ghent, Belgium, on December 21, 1856. He studied under the Neo-Baroque sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908).
In 1883, at the twenty-seven years old, Van der Straeten moved to Paris...
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.
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....
A very rare and exquisitely carved ivory CICADA NETSUKE, signed, Meiji period, Japan. Excellent condition, no damage or restorations whatsoever. The signature on the bottom is in red on an oval piece of mother of pearl. Details of the cicada's body are incredibly fine and exact.
Size: length 5.3 cm x width 1.9 cm x height 1.3 cm. Price: open to serious offers only.
Italian Artist ArtistLuigi Avolio Sculpture of Neptune In .800 Fine Solid Silver highly detailed, and heavy in weight measuring 11.25” in height sitting on an onyx base that measures 3”x 4.5”
The Avolio family was famous for sculpture in bronze and silver metals. Eugenio Avolio 1879-1929 was know for his large commissions and his son, Luigi has carried on the tradition of his father.
From our African Collection: Democratic Republic of the Congo Figure, circa 1960s
BRONZE ROUNDEL OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY ARTIST LEO NOCK 1873-1949
Measuring 6.75 inches in diameter. Signed and dated 1914
Chinese Ming Dynasty before 1700 Attendant Early Polychrome Sculpture in Wood measuring 32”x 12.5”
With traces of enamel and gold leaf (Consignment)
African Drum Democratic Republic of the Congo, 24" long.
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.
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...
An Indian Goddess sitting on an elephant in solid brass measuring 4.5” tall circa 1900
Surfaced flat rounded top with natural deviations and form. Edges cascade down vertical. Base sites flat on the floor with three main touch points. White was exterior feel to the wood mixed with natural butter graining. Pulling a mix of light and dark tones.
Mat to satin finish
Dimensions: 17 1/2” high x 14 1/2” diameter
Qing Dynasty China Guinyin carved wood figure. Measuring 24” tall
Very rare stucco stele - cornice depicting praying thepanom angel on both sides, surrounded by flame motif. circa 17th Century, Thailand. This item has been nicely mounted on a black Museum Stand. Condition: good, some ageing due to considerable age. size: 22 x 19 cm excluding stand. Further photographs available upon request.
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "Brown Bee Pendant" red brown clay sculpted 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 cast in sterling silver listed in a separate lot picture included for reference only. 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 i...
A fine Circa 1840s sculpture of Maximilien Robespierre 1758-1894 measuring 8” in height. Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (French: [maksimiljɛ̃ ʁɔbɛspjɛʁ]; 6 May 1758 – 9 Thermidor, Year II [28 July 1794]) was a French lawyer and statesman who became one of the most widely known, influential, and controversial figures of the French Revolution.
As a member of the Estates-General, the Constituent Assembly, and the Jacobin Club, he campaigned for the right to vote of ...
A 4-7/8" long and 2-1/4" high vintage Inuit Eskimo sopastone carving of a walrus c1950-60. This unsigned (or at least no signature still visible)carving is in fair original condition with no cracks, damage or repairs other than the loss of the two tusks, some chipping to the feet and some minor scrapes. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U....