Antique sculpture - price guide and values

Bronze Portrait Plaques of Dr. Godfrey and Phoebe Howitt

Thomas Woolner (1825-1892), important pair of bronze portrait plaques of Dr Godfrey Howitt and Phoebe Howitt of Melbourne, circa 1853. Both signed 'T. Woolner, Sc. 1853'. Housed in original circular timber frames. The plaques approximately 23 cm diameter,…

Ivory figure: Rape of Prosperina by Balthazar Permoser, Austrian (1651-1732)

A superbly carved ivory figure of the Rape of Prosperina after Balthazar Permoser, Austrian (1651-1732) 25.5 cm high 14 cm wide at base and 10 cm deep

Bronzed Rams Head Jardiniere Stand by Adolphe Maubach, 19th Century

A bronzed sculptural jardiniere stand, after Adolphe Maubach, late 19th century, the rams head urn supported by a pair of tumbling putti on a square ribboned plinth, signed: a Maubach to base., height 71 cm

Antique Oak Carved Panel with St Andrew and Saints

An antique oak carved panel, 16th/17th century and later, with St Andrew and another saint possibly John the Baptist, with strapwork and mask detail, later mounted as a door., 64 x 55 cm

Mammoth Ivory Rat Okimono with Egg and Wooden Stand

Carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a rat resting upon an egg, incised mark to base, height 6.5 cm and width 5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)

Bronze Wall Plaque of Reclining Nude in Ebonized Frame

An antique bronze wall plaque of a reclining nude housed in ebonized frame, 19th/20th century, signed lower left (illegible), plaque 37 x 64 cm, 59 x 86 cm overall

Bronze sculptural plaque by Henri Chapu on ebonized stand

Henri Michel Antoine Chapu (French, 1833-1891) cast bronze sculptural plaque mounted on later ebonized stand, 70 x 45 cm overall

Bronze Cast on Board

Elizabeth Thomson (b 1955), untitled, untitled, cast bronze on board, signed & dated 2005 verso, 18 x 18 cm

Montsalvat Resident's Brutalist Steel Pot Holder Sculpture, 1970s

Matcham Skipper, brutalist pot holder; organic three-tiered sculptural form with perforated detailing. Patinated welded steel. Artist was a longstanding resident of the Montsalvat artist Community.; Australia; 1970s; 110 cm high, 58 cm wide, 38 cm deep

1965 Silhouette Bull Sculpture by Alexander Girard for Vitra

Alexander Girard (American, 1907 - 1993), 'Silhouette Bull' designed 1965, manufactured by Vitra, black powder-coated steel, of a dancing bull, on a oval base, retains manufacturer's label to the underside, height 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Carved Wood Fruiting Vines: Bitter Melon and Pumpkin Sculptures

Two carved wood fruiting vines, 20th century, the openwork carved and stained wood fruiting vines, one of a bitter melon (Momordica charantia), the other of pumpkin, with sinuous tendrils, flowers and foliage, each on a shaped integral base. Height 23.5…

"This Era 2000 Years" Bronze Disc by Terry Stringer

Terry Stringer (b.1946) 'This Era 2000 Years', reversible bronze disc, signed with initials, dated 1999 and edition numbered. Diameter 11.5 cm. Displayed on Perspex stand.

Carved Ivory Double Dream Shell with Intricate Nature Scene

A carved ivory double dream shell, the interior carved with trees, men and horses; a carved plant entwined around the shells. On wooden stand, length 13 cm.

Middle Eastern Scene Carved Ivory Dream Shell with Wooden Stand

A carved ivory dream shell, the interior carved with a Middle Eastern scene. With wooden stand, length 8.5 cm.

Carved Jarrah Panels: Emu and Kangaroo in Blackwood Frames

William Howitt, attributed fine pair of carved jarrah panels with emu and kangaroo in native flora, housed in fiddleback blackwood frames, Western Australian origin, early 20th century, 30 x 59 cm each overall

19th Century Scrimshaw Collection: Whales, Ivory, and Marine Artifacts

A collection of 19th century scrimshaw items, including a whale's tooth, a metal tipped implement, a bodkin on leather strap, a carved tooth and a long roll of natural twine with marine ivory fitments. (5)

Vintage Ivory, Coral, Carnelian Bead Necklaces: 19th/20th Century Collection

Three vintage and antique bead necklaces, including graduated ivory, carved coral, plus carnelian and bone, 19th/20th century, the ivory example 49 cm long

"Sanctuary Zureta VI" by Kenji Uranishi: Glazed Porcelain Sculpture

Kenji Uranishi 'Sanctuary Zureta VI', glazed porcelain sculpture, signed 'Kenji', 15 cm high, 18 cm wide

Bronze Troubadour by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century

19th century bronze after Auguste Moreau, titled 'Troubadour', in the form of a standing young musician playing the flute, above a circular base incised 'Aug.Moreau', with plaque to base rim reading 'Troubadour/par Aug Moreau (Medaille d'Or)', height 42 cm

"Source d'Or" by Ernest Wante, gilt bronze sculpture

Ernest Wante (Belgian, 1872-1960), Source d'Or, gilt bronze signed 'E.Wante' to side, titled to front in relief height 25.5 cm

Mother and Child Bronze Sculpture by Zahara Rubin, 1932

Zahara Rubin (Israeli, born 1932), mother and child bronze 90 cm x 16 cm. Provenance: Purchased Talma gallery, Tel Aviv, 1976

Welded Steel Plate Jigsaw by Steuart Welch, Signed & Dated

Steuart Welch bottom left corner Jigsaw, welded steel plate, signed & dated 4 - 2007 on brass plate to corner, 87 cm long, 57 cm high, 31 cm D

"Absent Friends" by Terry Stringer - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

Terry Stringer (b 1946) - Absent friends, cast bronze, Ltd ed 18/111, inscribed with initials to base, 9 cm high

Dragonfly Pond: Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Fran Dibble, 2008

Fran Dibble lilypad with dragonfly, patinated cast bronze, inscribed signature & dated 2008 to base, 23.5 cm diameter

Theo Janssen Virgo Bronze Sculpture on Oak Plinth, Edition

Theo Janssen Virgo, cast bronze, edition 1/12, incised signature to back, on oak plinth, 23.5 cm high, 25.5 cm long, 15 cm wide overall

Theo Janssen Capricorn Bronze Sculpture on Oak Plinth

Theo Janssen Capricorn, cast bronze, edition of 12, incised signature to back, on oak plinth 21.5 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 17.5 cm wide

19th Century Ivory Bobbin Holder with Sewing Table Mount

An antique turned and carved ivory bobbin hold with sewing table mount, 19th century, 10 cm high

Geisha Girls: Hand-Carved Ivory Panel

Carved ivory panel, beautifully hand coloured and carved panel depicting geisha girls

Carved Ivory Cherub Musician Playing Banjo Figure, Late 19th Century

A carved ivory cherub musician figure, late 19th to early 20th century the finely carved ivory Continental figure of a seated cherub playing the banjo. Height 5.5 cm

Carved Marine Ivory Figure: The Potter

20th century carved marine ivory figure, depicting a potter, seated and turning a pot, height 5.5 cm

Biped Bronze Sculpture by Oliffe Richmond, Edition 5/6

Oliffe Richmond (Australia, Britain, 1919-77), Biped, 1996 bronze engraved with artists name, edition 5/6, date and Crawfords Sydney to base 20 cm x 16 cm x 19.5 cm

Danish Brutalist Steel Sculpture: Abstract Form from the 1970s

Abstract brutalist sculpture; welded and cut steel.; Denmark; c 1970s; 41 cm high, 38 cm wide, 23 cm deep.

California Dreaming: American Wood Sculpture by H. K

An American wood sculpture Opis #9, California, USA. Signed H. K. Height 60 cm x 34.5 cm x 10 cm

Brutalist Torch-Cut Clock Sculpture: Layers in Varying Shades

A 1970s brutalist torch-cut clock sculpture, USA. Layered form with concave metal forms in varying shades. Length 105 cm, width 80 cm

Indigenous Australian Man Portrait Panel by Robert Prenzel

A carved hardwood portrait panel of an Indigenous Australian man by Robert Prenzel, signed, early 1920s, Bust-length, carved in very high relief, the bare-chested man in a laughing expression, stained dark brown, in its original fiddleback blackwood frame…

Carved Ivory Kangaroo Ornament: Antique Decor Piece, 6.5 cm High

An antique carved ivory kangaroo ornament, 6.5 cm high

New Zealand Greenstone Sculpture by Neil D. Brown, 20th Century

Neil D. Brown carved New Zealand greenstone sculpture, housed in original timber case with accompanying paperwork, 20th century, 19.5 cm high

Sentinel Modernist Sculpture by Janice Shaw

Janice Shaw Sentinel modernist sculpture, bronze and steel. Australia, 1986, 181 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 20 cm deep Provenance: Holdsworth contemporary Galleries, Sydney, 1986. From the collection of Michael Galloway, Sydney.

Spiral Shell Hanging Sculpture: Capiz Spiral in Purple and White

In the style of Verner Panton a large Capiz hanging sculpture, purple and white shell disks forming a spiral pattern. Suspended from a wooden mount. Denmark / Australia, c 1960s, 156 cm high, 42 cm deep

Terry Stringer 'DAY/NIGHT' Reversible Copper Disk, Limited Edition 2/10

A Terry Stringer reversible copper disk, 'DAY/NIGHT', 2/10, signed and dated '08. 12 cm.

Greywacke Stone with Copper Disc Inlay by John Edgar

John Edgar inlaid greywacke polished stone, of flat oval form with central large copper full width cylinder disc. 11.4 x 8.5 x 3.4 cm.

Delphines (Dolphins) Bronze Sculpture by Ramiz Barquet, 1978

Ramiz Barquet, 'Delphines (Dolphins)' 1978, Bronze on a timber base. 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, x 9 cm deep. With Gallery Certificate Summa Arts, Mexico City 1979

Double Barrel Vase by Merran Esson

Merran Esson, Double Barrel, 2004, signed, dated and titled to base 'Merran Esson, 2004, Double Barrel', height 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Graeme W Clarke AO

Mother and Children Bronze Sculpture by Maria Alice Mealha

Maria Alice Mealha (South African, b. 1925), figural bronze sculpture, oxidised, of mother and children, signed, dated, and numbered to the rear, 'Maria Alice Mealha, 1972, 2-6', height 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Oriental Carved Wood Memorial Plaque with Intricate Script

Oriental carved wood memorial plaque extensive script in characters to plaque, height 24 cm.

Fluidity in Stainless Steel: Ray Haydon's Basalt Base Sculpture

Ray Haydon Fluid 2014, made from stainless steel with a basalt base. Ray Haydon (1950- ) is an Auckland born sculptor who works with several different mediums to experiment with the various forms they take, height 120 cm, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm

Reflective Elegance: A Chrome Abstract Masterpiece

A chrome abstract sculpture, height 44 cm, width 56 cm

Bismarck Commemorative Plaque: Otto Von Bismarck on Horseback

A German Imperial commemorative Bismarck plaque, 19th century, the rectangular cast iron relief plaque, depicting Otto Von Bismarck on horseback as St George slaying the dragon, in oval reserve surrounded by a scrolling banner inscribed 'Unter Funf…

Cherub Kissing Horse: Antique Austrian Bronze Plaque, 24x18cm

Antique Austrian bronze plaque, depicting a cherub kissing a horses head, 24 x 18 cm

Black Wildebeest Ivory Figurine by PM: Southern African Wildlife

Ivory figurine of a black Wildebeest, a well carved representation of a species of wildebeest, native to the southern part of Africa. The artist's initials 'PM' to the belly. 7 x 9 cm

Carved Ivory Mountain Climb Scene on Timber Stand

An early carved ivory mountain climb scene on timber stand, height 18 cm

Marble and Bronzed Renaissance Wall Plaque Set, 18 cm Diameter

A pair of marble and bronzed wall plaque, ornate pair of traditional Renaissance design wall plaque, diameter 18 cm

Gilded Birds and Sunflowers Carved Wooden Wall Plaque

Carved wall plaque, framed stunning gilded carved pierced wooden plaque depicting birds and sunflowers. 27 x 32.5 cm

Gilded Bird and Flower Carved Wall Plaque on Red Panel

Carved wall plaque, mounted on red painted wooden panel, stunning hand carved gilded pierced wooden plaque depicting birds and flowers. 21 x 63 cm

"The Football Tackle" Spelter Wall Plaque by Calier, 1940

'The Football Tackle' French cast and patinated spelter wall plaque on oak backboard, signed 'Calier', circa 1940. 22 cm diameter.

Dieppe Carved Ivory Plaque in Ebonized Frame, 19th Century

An antique Dieppe carved ivory plaque in ebonized frame, 19th century, 18 x 16.5 cm overall

Seated Carpet Seller Table Lamp from Trevor Kennedy Collection

Austrian 'Carpet Seller' cold painted table lamp depicting a seated carpet seller, on brass base, under an awning with carpet decorated brass overhead, from the Trevor Kennedy Collection, fitted for electricity, height 30 cm

Italian Alabaster and Marble Twin Handled Urn with Column Light

Large Italian alabaster and marble twin handled urn and column light, of handsome proportions, in classical style, the urn decorated with grape vine motifs, flanked by branched handles on a cylindrical support with similar motifs, both sections lighting,…

Bronze Sculpture by G. Kosturkov, 1988

George Nicolov Kosturkov (1941 - ), untitled sculpture, cast bronze, signed 'G. Kosturkov, 1988', 61 cm high

Antique Boxes: Ivory, Turtle Shell, Brass & French Kingwood

Three fine antique boxes, including ivory, turtle shell and brass, and a French kingwood example, 19th century, the largest 14.5 cm wide

19th Century French Cherrywood Bonnetiere with Carved Panel Door

French Bonnetiere, 19th century cherrywood & oak, wooden peg construction, single carved panel door with, heavy iron Fitttings and, adjustable internal shelves, height 206 cm, width 94 cm, depth 55 cm

Fairies' Quest

'Baron' Cuno Freiherr Von Bodenhausen (German 1852-1931), 'Looking for the Fairies' 1883, oil on wood panel, 27 x 19 cm

Bronze Angel & Saint Plaque: Circular Relief, 12 cm Diameter

Circular relief cast bronze plaque of an angel & Saint, 12 cm diameter

Art Nouveau Horticultural Plaque with Cherubs

Sir William Hamo Thorneycroft (1850-1925) 1920 bronze horticultural bronze plaque, presented by Toogood and Sons Ltd, Southampton Seedsmen to H.M. The King, signed lower left. The panel depicts an Art Nouveau lady tending flowers, with a pair of cherubs…

Boat of Australian Hardwood and Flotsam, 1989

Charlotte Fisher, Boat, Australian hardwood and flotsam, 1989, 140 x 107 x 31.5 cm, Purchased Art+Object, November 2007

Bronze Horsemen from Acropolis: Provenance of a Gentleman

A pair of bronze relief panels, each cast with two horsemen from the frieze of the Acropolis, Athens. one 49 x 64 cm, the other 51 x 67 cm. Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman, NSW

Triangular Peaks: Baughman Wall Sculpture, 1978 USA

A Milo Baughman wall sculpture for George Copeland, 1978, USA. A three-dimensional piece with triangular peaks protruding. Gold frame. Signature to base. Framing information to reverse. Height 96.5 cm, width 77.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm

William Underhill Bronze Sculpture: 1961 Lost Wax Technique

A William Underhill bronze sculpture, 1961, USA. Made using the lost wax technique. William Underhill (b. 1933) is an American sculptor. Inscription reads 'Underhill 1961'. Height 26 cm, width 24 cm, depth 22.5 cm

1960s Sunburst Seascape: Steel & Copper Wall Sculpture

An American 1960s sunburst wall sculpture, American modern steel and copper wall sculpture of a sunburst with seascape, birds, sails, and waves. Signed Rk. Height 64.5 cm, width 129.5 cm

1960s American Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Black and Gold

An American modern sunburst wall sculpture, 1960s, USA. Metal painted black with shades of gold. 710 x 68 cm

Curtis Jere Maple Leaf Sculpture, 1981: Copper and Brass

A Curtis Jere maple leaf sculpture, 1981. By Californian sculptors Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels under the compound nom-de-plume Curtis Jere. American modern wall sculpture made from copper and brass. Signed and dated. Length 127 cm, width 55 cm, depth 18…

1960s Marimekko 'Kaki' Fabric Panel: Finnish Vintage Design

A vintage 1960s Marimekko fabric panel, fabric print 'Kaki' designed by Maija Isola. Oy suomi, Finland. Mounted on wooden frame. 1650 x 130.5 cm

Fantoni's Etruscan War Galley: Bronze Wire Sculpture, 1950s Italy

A Fantoni boat sculpture, C. 1950s, Italy. Welded and patinated bronze wire sculpture of an Etruscan war galley on stand by Floretine artist Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011). With artist's signature at the stern of the boat. Height 78.5 cm, width 64 cm, depth…

Bronzed Aboriginal Man and Scar Tree Plaque, 19th/20th Century

An antique cast metal plaque with bronzed finish depicting a seated Aboriginal man and scar tree in mountain landscape, 19th/20th century, 10.5 x 9.5 cm

19th Century French Vitrine with Ormolu Mounts and Painted Panel

Late 19th century French vitrine, of rectangular form, with marble top, set above a central glass door opening to glass shelves, accented with ormolu mounts and painted panel to base, the whole raised on four cabriole legs, 143 cm x 77 cm x 40 cm

Late 19th Century French Gilt Vitrine with Pink Marble

Good late 19th century French gilt vitrine, of rectangular form, set with a pink marble top, above a carved wreath frieze, above a glass panel door, with gilt gesso hanging garland, opening to glass shelves, flanked by column pilasters, on four tapered…

Bacio: Dino Rosin's Murano Glass Sculpture, 51cm

A Murano glass culpture, 'Bacio' The Kiss, signed Dino Rosin and sealed on black glass base, height 51 cm

Nature's Inspiration: Bronze Woman's Face with Fish Sculpture

Bronze sculpture by Marian Fountain, tabletop small bronze depicts a woman's face and the base with a fish. 'She takes her inspiration from simple and recognisable forms in nature: a fish, a leaf, a pea pod-food from the earth'. Note: fountain trained at…

Blue Veined Marble Oval Sculpture by Paul Mason

Paul Mason, oval sculptural form, blue veined marble, unsigned, 35 x 12 cm

Otello Cuillini Domino Illuminated Wall Sculpture, 1974

Otello Cuillini domino illuminated wall sculpture for studio Ef Viareggio, chromed metal, Lucite, laquered timber with chrome tipped bulbs. Part of the Hit Proposals series. Signed lower right and stickered to verso. Italy, produced 1974, 70 cm high, 70…

French C19th Ivory Couple, 21cm

A male and female pair of French C19th carved ivory figures, height 21 cm

Bacchus and Maiden Gilt-Bronze Panel, French, circa 1925

A fine gilt-bronze and mahogany panel, French, circa 1925, featuring a semi-naked maiden in a frenzied dance with Bacchus flanked by the emblems of wine and music, 29 x 35.5 cm

Woodward & Twiss: Shrink Wrapped Masterpieces

Dr Robin Woodward, Greer Twiss, shrink wrapped copy

'Black Moon' Serpentine and Marble Lens with Original Receipt

John Edgar (1950-2021), 'Lens - black Moon' disc of Indian black serpentine and Spanish marble, with original purchase receipt.

Bronze Sculpture by Inge King

Inge King (1915-2016), untitled patinated bronze sculpture. Signed 'Ik' to base height 33 cm

"Hine Ngahuru" Wood Panel by Pauline Yearbury

Pauline Yearbury (Ngapuhi 1926-1977), 'Hine Ngahuru' (autumn girl), incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower right, labelled verso 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Russell, New Zealand'. 61 x 30 cm

Metal Woven Kete Basket by Jeff Thomson

Jeff Thomson untitled, a metal woven kete basket with tones of red and black paint and rust. Signed to the lower corner 'J. G. Thomson 2012', height 33 cm, width 43 cm, depth 10 cm

Rockman 4 by Barry Gordon Lett

Barry Gordon Lett Rockman 4, 1992. Made with a wood base and affixed rocks to the exterior. Signed, dated, and titled on verso. Length 43.5 cm, width 33 cm, depth 6 cm

Carved Eucalyptus Panel by John Kendrick Blogg (1927)

A superb carved hardwood panel by John Kendrick Blogg, signed and dated 1927, the rectangular panel finely carved and undercut in high relief with a leafy eucalyptus twig laden with nuts, the panel ground sunken within its edges and textured with…

Indigenous Australian Portrait Panels by Robert Prenzel (1921)

A pair of carved mountain ash portrait panels of an Indigenous Australian man and woman by Robert Prenzel, both signed and dated 1921, both bust-length, carved in very high relief, the bare-chested man in a laughing expression, the woman wearing a scarf…