19th C. Bronze Anatomical/ Artists Model / Sculpture of a Hand, Signed 'Brooks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Bronze Anatomical/Artists Model/SSculpture of a Hand, Signed 'Brooks' USA, circa 1875, signed and inscribed 'Brooks' This remarkable 19th-century American bronze sculpture...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Roman Feet Bronze Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century grand tour Roman feet bronze candlesticks, each one realistically cast of one pair of human feet, that hold one standard candle.
Bronze
Modern Cast Bronz Dog & Cat Sculpture, Style of Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Cast Bronze Dog & Cat Sculpture, Style of Giacometti Signed illegibly and numbered 28/50 This modern cast bronze dog and cat sculpture, in the style of Giacometti, capt...
Bronze
Large Pair of Grand Tour Style Bronze Male Caryatid Column Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Grand Tour-Style Bronze Male Caryatid Column Candlesticks Italy, 20th century A large pair of architectural Grand Tour-style bronze male caryatid column candlesticks from Italy, made in the 20th century, Each candlestick stands 16 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 2 inches deep, with a finely cast, aged patinated bronze. The architectural column form features a muscular mythological male god...
Bronze
Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds USA, 1994, dated and inscribed A remarkable set of three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove...
Porcelain
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...
Hardwood
Pair of Modern Bronze Sculptural Hands
Located in Esbeek, NL
Pair of Modern Bronze Sculptural Hands Striking pair of bronze sculptural hands with a rich brown patina and finely modeled anatomical detail. Executed in a realistic figurative sty...
Bronze
Group of 4 19th/20th Century Models of Hands in Cast Bronze and Brass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of late nineteenth through early twentieth century realistic cast brass and bronze models of hands, one with a ring and bracelet. Measurements: 2.5"h x 5.5"l x 2"w 1.25"h x 4....
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Hands, they are work glove molds
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Pair of...
Ceramic
20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture Hands, 1978
By Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his Craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
Metal
Bob Bennett Signed Bronze Hand Sculpture, USA, 1970's
By Bob Bennett
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bob Bennett Signed Bronze Hand Sculpture, USA, 1970's. Beautiful original patina.
Bronze
Pair of Massive Vintage Fiberglass Hands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Massive Vintage Fiberglass Hands H 17.5" x L 52" x W 30" FDV11477 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Fiberglass
