Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.

Space Age vintage red and plastic television named discoverer, which was manufactured by Philips, Netherlands, 1980s. Its outstanding shape makes this design piece so fascinating. T...

Rare Gothic revival church crucifix and a wonderful hand crafted work of religious art. Made and marked by Brom, Utrecht (see image 17). Brom of Utrecht was a family (or dynasty) of...

Art Deco Bust Sculpture in Polychromed Clay 1930s Expressive bust sculpture with a deeply modelled child’s face set within a hooded form in clay. The dark green polychrome surface c...

An icon, scaled for the mantle. This is a rare, large-scale presentation or display model of Gerrit Rietveld's radical "Aluminium Stoel"—a chair that, in its full-sized form, was ne...

The Good and the Bad Thief Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490
 Carved walnut with traces of polychromy
 56 x 42 x 11 cm 58 x 43 x 11 xm Provenance: 
Formerly in the collection of Ca...

Stone sculpted child's head from Friesland, the Netherlands, wearing a hat. A depiction from the late 19th century. A characteristic of the far north of the Netherlands. Sculpted in ...

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21). Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem. Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator. However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary. To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene. On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come. Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy. This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily. This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century. This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...

A signed female sculpture or figurine executed in silver-plated/silvered pewter. A remarkable mix of grotesque and stylized female features. Made by Myron BV in The Nederlands circa ...

Bronze sculpture by Dutch sculptor Rob Cerneüs (1943-2021) Figurine depicting a woman with flowing garments. Signature on base.

A refined bronze sculpture by Dutch artist Francine Govers, created in the 1990s. The work depicts a standing female torso, reduced to its essential form and rendered with a calm yet...

Nude. Original Plaster Sculpture. Large, powerful, languid brutalist figure. Circa 1980. Frank Van Der Loo (B.1956) Netherlands.

Stunning hand-crafted pendant with a great patina. This stunning chandelier clearly is the result of the skilled and focused craftsmanship of a master carver. To be able to carve on...

Unique Earth globe sculpture by Alex de Witte Each one is unique, hand-sculpted by Alex de Witte Limited edition of 99 pieces + 5 ap Dimensions: H 42cm Materials: Ceramics and scoured brass, Frame in massive brass A recognizable planet in a world beyond recognition. A fusion of realism and imagination, a meeting of future and past. A dream world that does yet does not exist. A playful reproduction of the many hues and nuances that can be found on this planet. An open world without borders, with infinite endless possibilities. Seeing earth as a beautiful planet, and capturing its beauty in a boundless aesthetic creation is a dream. A naive, but delightful dream. Alex de Witte is fascinated by the universal value of beauty and how to influence that. “It is fascinating to me how people have an overall communal perception of beauty. Like scientific studies...

Exhibition Museum Cantini, 1952, The art of the Middle Ages in the Marseille collections, n°101 Provenance Former collection Louis Bresset (before 1952) Former collection Profe...

Pair of Renaissance Alabaster Columns Attributed to Cornelis Floris de Vriendt Flemish, Mid-16th Century 
Alabaster 
H: 27 cm; D: 10 cm This refined pair of all’antica alabaster col...

The cigar store Indian originated as a tradition, not in the United States but in Europe, where carved “Virginie men,” as Europeans called native Americans, were used for advertising...

Stunning pair of massive “Hand” vases by Pols Potten of The Netherlands. Marked PP Global from Holland on a sticker. These appear to be hand thrown with ribbing up the pieces. Beauti...

Mint Green Coil #06 Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 51 x D 56 x H 51 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early child...

In the industry lots of material is wasted. After finding out over 25% of any leather skin ends up in leftovers I was inspired to create the Skin Collection...

Stylish and decorative wooden female nude sculpture. This hand-carved nude lady from the 1920s is in excellent condition. Her natural poisture is a very relaxed one and only a few of these type of artworks by Barend Jorden...

Corpus Archetypus Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 22 x D 32 x H 42 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze press mold, reduction firing. About: Fro...

A refined bronze sculpture depicting a stylized female figure, created by Francine Govers in the Netherlands during the 1990s. This elegant work captures Govers’ distinctive sculptur...

Exceptional contemporary Bronze sculpture of the cyclist "Tour de France". Dutch manufacturing. Very original piece that can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. Very beautiful gr...

This pair of male torso sculptures by Francine Govers presents a powerful study of the human body reduced to its essential form. Cast in concrete, the works emphasize weight, texture...

Surrealist imaginary architectural tower build in red baking clay by Dutch artist Arie Bouter, Gouda 1995 (B. 1942) is carefully hand sculpted. The sculptu...

This playful Postmodern coat stand is not only a smart space saver in a hallway, pantry or dressing room, it is also a pleasant and cheerful interior e...

An intriguing pair of painted plaster gargoyles in wonderfully worn shades of green. The gargoyles used to hang from small hooks to the base of each so ...

ABOUT ARTIST Regretfully, there is only a limited amount of biographical information available on the author of this wonderful sculpture - Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig (Dutch, 1876 - 193...

Very beautiful patinated bronze sculpture Artist Charles Dumernit

A charming and most decorative true pair of Flemish late 17th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede. Each statue is raised on a square Terra Cotta base w...

A large original 1950s Jema, Netherlands ceramic rooster. Measures: Height 54 cm. Width 30 cm. Depth 14 cm.

Bronze Patinated Abstract 02 Decorative Object by Herma de Wit Limited Edition of 8 + 2 AP pieces. Dimensions: D 14 x W 23 x H 22 cm. Materials: Patinated bronze. Nature, a boundle...

O'clock sculpture, by Vruchtbaarheid 20th century Title and monogram Very good condition Dimensions H 51.5cm.

20th Century Dutch Sint Joris Terraco Dragon Beesel Statue of the Saint Sint Joris Terraco Dragon Beesel statue of the saint Design by Edmund Leo Jungblut, 1940-1950 Stoneware statu...

Fertility sculpture, by Vruchtbaarheid. 20th Century. Title and monogram. Very good condition. Dimensions H 51.5cm.

This striking abstract sculpture, interpreted as a modernist weathercock rooster, was originally installed atop the Pius X Parish Church in Amsterdam’s Sloterva...

Janine van Dijk, bronze sculpture dancing couple, 2002 Janine van Dijk, Dutch visual artist. This sculpture is made of bronze on a marble b...

This charming pair of small Delft cows was made in Holland around 1780 and painted in the rare and delicate Petit Feu palette. Each cow, modeled in a r...

Ceramic figurine by Elisabeth Gerst, Dutch Ceramist '1907-1993' Ceramic figurine, girl with hat Marked by E.E. Gerst (Elisabeth) Born in 1907 in Amsterdam First employed as an analy...

Bronze Sculptures "Musicians " by Jan van Halderen Dutch Sculptor, 1980s Two bronze sculptures with a scene of musicians playing their instruments. By Johannes Pieter van Halderen (...

Playful, poetic, and conceptually rich, the High Tea Pot by acclaimed Dutch design studio Wieki Somers transforms a familiar ritual into a work of contemporary art. Known for their ...

A remarkable sculptural table by Dutch artist and designer Emile van der Kruk, carved entirely from solid wood. Titled Loaves & Fishes, the piece blurs the boundaries between furnitu...

Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...

Marieke Zwetsloot (Dutch, b. 1960s) Untitled Sculpture, 2002 Ceramic, metal, and brass H. 36 cm (14.17 in.) x D. 44 cm (17.32 in.) This striking mixed-media sculpture by Dutch ar...

Beautiful Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) Dutch Gouda midcentury ceramic plate. This incredible piece is firmly Mid Century in style. The ceramic canoe ...

A powerful unique ceramic sculpture by Henk van Rooij. This singular work exemplifies Van Rooij’s distinctive sculptural language, in which figurative references, mythological undert...

DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6.5 inches Depth: 3.75 inches MARKINGS Brown-patinated bronze, inscribed on base: H. Scholter

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...

Eye Cloud of the Corpus Archetypus Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 74 x D 54 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: F...

A playful and instantly recognisable set of four Coeneman sculptures by Dutch artist Coen Blankwaard. Executed in brightly coloured cut metal, the figures combine humour, social comm...

A playful and highly decorative bronze sculpture depicting a baobab tree inhabited by numerous birds. Cast in bronze and finished with a beautifully developed green patina, the work ...

Refined statuette with wonderful details. It is made of biscuit porcelain. These two scallywags may be barefoot and have tear and wear on their trousers, they do not look miserable....

A striking and highly expressive ceramic sculpture by Dutch artist Evelyn van Baarda, created in 1981. This powerful female figure is characterized by its voluptuous, rounded forms a...

A captivating figurative bronze sculpture created in the Netherlands during the 1970s. Although the artist remains unknown, the work possesses a remarkable artistic quality, combinin...

Chicken of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 25 x D 57 x H 37 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. A...

Cat of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 36 x D 61 x H 55 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. About...

Dog of the Pari Daiza Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 52 x D 102 x H 64 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Arabian luster glaze, press mold, reduction firing. Abo...

Posthuman Sculptural Object By Caspi Ceramics NL Dimensions: W 20 x D 25 x H 58 cm. Materials: Ceramic, engobe, Jarre-a-la-corde, oxidation firing. About: From early childhood, cera...