Early 18th Century Sculptures

A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...

Italy, circa 1700 A rare and impressive Renaissance-style canopy, expertly carved in wood and finished in rich gilt, dating to Italy around 1700. Distinguished by its bold architect...

Italian, Bozzetto, 'Saint Paul on Patmos', c. 1720–1730. Terracotta, monogrammed 'J F'. This expressive and finely modelled Italian terracotta bozzetto was likely created in Rome ar...

Wunderkammer Memento Mori sculpture. depicting a skull, carved from a single piece of fruitwood, this sculpture depicts a skull with deliberately exaggerated and distorted proportion...

An early 18th Century, antique Istrian Church wall relief or panel made of Marmor Biancone, in good condition. Minor fading due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1700 -...

18th Century Chinese bronze duck incense burner, Qing period Please note that one foot is missing, broken off, see detailed image.  

18th century Italian carved giltwood head of an angel. Hand carved with a vivid expression and just amazing hair. A peg on the reverse for attachment to a larger relief or group scul...

Jacques Bergé "King David" - Terracotta or Fired Clay with Polychrome Remnants Dated 1736 14.5" h x 5.5" w x 4.5" d A rare and exceptionally refined terracotta sculpture of *King ...

Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...

Germany, circa 1750 A monumental and exceptionally rare life-size Baroque sculpture depicting Saint Martin of Tours, masterfully hand-carved in wood and retaining its original polyc...

A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...

18th century Italian gilded altar candlestick with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural forming baroque pearls. The 18th century Italian gilded fragment was originally a...

Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.

A large 18th century Italian white statuary marble portrait medallion from the workshop of Orazio Marinali (1643-1720). One of two similar marble medallions we are selling, this pi...

A pair of monumental atlases made of marbled sandstone from the Main-Franconia region. Formerly part of the gate portal of the house ‘Zu den zwei Bären’ (At the Two Bears) at Töngesg...

Impressive early 18th century hand carved life-size marble bust of a Roman man, circa 1700 Italy, possibly older. Condition is good with minor chips and nicks consistent with age...

A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this archite...

Fine German Meissen porcelain beveled wall mirror with a pair of figural cherubs. Finely modelled as an elegant 18th century piece of art, hand painted white porcelain china with cob...

Light and delicate, fixed to a plexiglass panel for easy admiring. The panel is cm. 48 x 19. ref. nr. O/6995 -

Bust of the young emperor Nero (37 – 68 A.D.) Rome, first half of the 18th century Carved from white carrara, sicilian jasper and bigio morato marble 50 cm high 33 cm wide Provenanc...

18th century Italian (Region of Puglia) painted and bronzed bases decorated with a matching pair of polished fossil coordinating ammonites with ruffled copper on a copper in a matrix...

Old lotus flowers finial sculptures mounted on a black base. When I found them, there was a thick layer of wax mixed with dirt, hiding the wood carvin...

Crucifix on Calvary, called 'Pestis Christi' or Crucifiix Pestis 'Plague of Christ' or Plague Crucifix). The sculpture is composite, made with heterogeneous materials: wax, wood, pap...

Each sconce is meticulously carved from marble and depicts a robust cherub holding a shield with intricate carvings. The cherubs showcase exquisite craftsmanship, with realistic deta...

A large 18th century Italian white statuary marble portrait medallion from the workshop of Orazio Marinali (1643-1720). One of two similar marble medallions we are selling, this pie...

Dating to circa 1700, this hand-carved stone relief plaque was once an architectural element at a chateau in Nice, France. The robust, nine-and-a-half-inch-thick stone, which is crea...

A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse. The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha. The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...

Impressive and deeply expressive antique oak wall panel depicting Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ is shown riding into the city on a donkey, accompanied by His disci...

Rare and unusual Vanitas in carved and engraved boxwood, in the shape of a skull. The skull had the function of collecting alms coins, it has a slit a cut at the top to place the alm...

Sculpture carved in the round depicting the Madonna and Child. The Virgin is depicted in an upright position, with a solemn but at the same time maternal pose; the right arm is open...

A striking pair of early Chinese carved stone reliefs, each mounted on bespoke lucite stands with elegant beveled edges, created in the 1970s to showcase the carvings as sculptural w...

Exquisites Paar antike Barock-Putten aus polychromiertem Holz, 18. Jahrhundert Objektbeschreibung: Dieses außergewöhnliche Paar handgeschnitzter Putten (Barockengel) ist ein pracht...

African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    

Rare bas-relief sculpture in hand-carved stone in the shape of a vase. I mounted it on a simple black base, which gives stability. Simply elegant. ref. nr. 1518 -

Baroque polychrome wooden statue of Saint Mary Magdalene with chalice and silver crown, 18th century Description: An exceptional 18th-century Spanish-style statue of Saint Mary Magd...

Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...

Pair of identical Sterling Silver realistically modeled fish with articulated sections allowing the body to move from side to side. Original purpose: fish spice box...

18th Century wooden hand-carved polychrome sculpture from the south of Spain. Head made from felt paper and dressed with original clothing.

A beautiful small fruitwood polychrome carved sculpture of a Saint. Loss and wear should be visible in the photos.

Historic London Street Plaque Dated 1706. The stone plaque reads “Crowne Cowrt in Poltney Street 1706” in gold lettering and it has been mounted onto a bespoke steel stand. We believe this relates to the Pulteney Street area in London when the Crown took possession of the land in 1699. Part of an area rebuilt after the Great Fire of London...

On offer here is a stunning pair of 100% original gold leaf gilt and polished corner consoles, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, t...

An impressive antique hand-carved wooden cherub lectern or book stand, dating from the early 18th century The beautifully carved winged cherub is depicted balancing gracefully on a t...

Faience, painted blue. With spiny back and seated on a cross-hatched rectangular plinth base.

Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very good condition considering age. Huge amount of presence. Beautiful religious artifact.

San Giuseppe con Bambino in Terracotta splendido esempio di plastica bolognese del 1700, dalla cerchia dello scultore italiano Angelo Gabriello Piò (Bologna 1690 – 1770). Modellato...

Elegant carved wooden female bust dating from the Louis XIV period (late 17th – early 18th century). This decorative work depicts a young woman wearing a veil that falls gracefully o...

It's an exceptional item ! I propose this well pulley as a sculpture. You find the ideal location. I found it in the desert with another one , lightly smaller: published under my nam...

An antique 18th century Walnut Figural Statue of Saint Peter on a plinth Anonymous Northern Europe, probably Belgium; first-half of the 18th century Walnut Approximate size: 17 (h) x 4.25 (w) x 4.25 (d) in. The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled home, was likely realized for a church side chapel or choir stall niche. The serious look of the saint’s face...

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...

Venetian Baroque Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Siren Supporting a Circular Planter Attributed to Andrea Brustolon Italy (Venice), 18th century A masterfully carved walnut figure of a nude siren, kneeling on an elaborately scrolled and shell-carved base while raising a large, richly ornamented circular flower basin above her head. The female figure is rendered with great sensitivity: her body is soft and naturalistic, her face turned slightly upward with an expressive gaze, and her hair carved in loose, flowing locks. The basin itself is deeply undercut with scrolling acanthus, cartouches, and rocaille ornament, creating a dramatic interplay of light and shadow typical of the finest Venetian Baroque wood carving...

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th/18th century Nepal, the palm-sized icon is sculpted of bronze and fi...

A magnificent pair of giltwood lions. The two animals call to mind England's Coronation chair, commissioned by King Edward I to contain the Stone of Scon...

Magnificent and rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Colonial sculptures of lions. Striking Dutch design from 1723! Original hand-carved solid oak sculptures of lions. The pair is dated a...

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1700, this bust of a French woman was hand-carved in oak. The beautiful visage has been mounted to an iron stand more recently, allowi...

Wearing a blue-glazed short child's apron knotted around the waist, his hair drawn into one or two topknots Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in ...

Charming early 19th century Meissen porcelain figure depicting a young girl holding a mirror for her dog, who gazes curiously at his reflection. This beautifully detailed piece captu...

Dog with a red collar seated with mouth open. I believe this is very similar to Chinese Export dogs and a period copy done in wood. Possibly made as a model for a Chinese export porcelain figure.

Sculpture depicting a man head, made out of black granite, mounted on a square iron base with a brass support. Russia early 18th century.

This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...

Antique Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Bust, Presumably of "Winter", Created Around 1700. Italy, Baroque, Venice Region. In the Style of or Attributed to Orazio Marinali. This exquisite...