"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 17 1/2" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
"Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 18 1/2" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
Puppet (flat), round eyes, pink face Wayang Klitik, 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Indonesian shadow puppet/Wayang kulit, 19th century Wayang kulit, or Indonesian shadow puppets are typically carved out of water buffalo hide and wood.
Leather, Wood
"Shadow Puppet (flat) Wayang Klitik, " Leather & Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 26" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows.
Leather, Wood
$2,320
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesian in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 14" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 17" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 18" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
Indonesian Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 17 1/2" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Animal Skin, Leather
Sold
H 17.25 in W 7.5 in
"Shadow Puppet Wayang Purwa, " Leather created in Indonesia in 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This shadow puppet, 17 1/4" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows.
Leather, Animal Skin
Sold
H 36.42 in W 28.75 in
Original Art Nouveau exhibition poster: Dutch Indies (Indonesia) Art Exhibition
By Jan Thorn Prikker
Located in London, GB
Fantastic graphic design artwork by the Dutch artist, Johan Thorn Prikker (1868-1932), renowned for his Art Nouveau style. Image features Indonesian shadow puppets (wayang kulit) wit...
Paper
$645
H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dresses are made with batik fabri...
Wood, Fabric
$2,400
H 24.5 in W 5 in
"Golek Puppet (Female), " Wood & Cloth created by Indonesia circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek Puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 24 1/2" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 75.99 in D 0.6 in
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia, and features a meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted depiction of a Wayang scene ...
Teak, Paint
$645 / set
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$3,250
H 20 in W 8 in
"Flat Wooden Shadow Puppet, " Wood & Leather created in Indonesia in the 19th C
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 20" high and 8" wide with movable, was used in Indonesian Wayang puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...
Leather, Wood
$2,450
H 24 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 24" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 24 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 24" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 26 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 26" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 29 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 29" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 23 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade with Carved, Painted Wood and Fabric
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 23" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 25 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This flat shadow puppet was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. This shadow puppet, 25" high with movable arms, was used in Indonesian Wayang Klitik puppet shows. Wayang (Kram...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 28 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 28" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$2,450
H 20 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Golek Puppet (Male), " Handmade Carved, Paint, Wood & Fabric c. 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Golek puppet was made by an unknown Indonesian artist using wood and cloth. It is approximately 20" tall. Traditional Wayang Golek plays can be compared to European and North A...
Textile, Wood
$645
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$2,250
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in
"Indonesian Mask, Round Eyes (Pink & Black)" Carved Wood created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wood mask, featuring pink skin and round eyes, was made by an unknown Indonesian artist. This piece is 7 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" wide.
Wood
$745
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$24Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Keepsake Storage
Located in New York, NY
Decorate your home or office with ancient marine life with this Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Natural Decor, measuring 2.25″ x 2.5″. Crafted from fossil-rich ...
Rock Crystal
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials: glass and wood, wired for electricity...
Blown Glass
$120
H 3.25 in W 2 in D 2 in
Set of 6 Moroccan Tea Glasses, Hand-Decorated Moorish Motifs, circa 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 6 Moroccan Tea Glasses, Hand-Decorated Moorish Motifs, circa 1960s A vibrant set of six vintage Moroccan tea glasses, beautifully adorned with traditional Moorish geometric an...
Glass
$3,403
H 25.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.75 in
Model of a greenhouse, in the style of the “Serre de Jardin”, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Model of a greenhouse in glass and iron. The greenhouse has an iron base, rectangular in shape, with cut corners. The body of the greenhouse, made of iron and glass, is welded to the...
Iron
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...
Brass
Extremely Rare Georgian Peacock Green Drinking Vessel
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare Georgian peacock green drinking vessel with six finger hole and lid. The vessel is very similar in design to earlier German vessels one of which can be seen at the...
Glass
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie Black & Gold Tall Chest of Drawers.
Wood
$5,400
H 6.75 in W 10.25 in
Seishi Ai-oi Genji – Set of 12 Shunga works together w/astrological commentary
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in Middletown, NY
Set of 12 woodblock prints in colors on handmade, laid mulberry paper, 6 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (170 x 258 mm), printed in Ka-ei 4 (1851). Each print with minor handling wear, otherwis...
Ink, Handmade Paper, Woodcut
French Wooden Sewing Box with Cantilever Design, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / 20th century / sewing box / wood / Mid-century / Vintage A charming and functional French sewing box from the early 20th century, crafted circa 1920. This vintage pi...
Wood
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Art Deco nightlight Attributed to H.de Vramy
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco nightlight, circa 1930, attributed to H. de Vramy. A pair of entwined birds in spelter with a green patina and silver decoration, all on a marble base. Electrified, E14 sock...
Marble, Spelter
Victorian Majolica Jardiniere Renaissance Minton, circa 1876
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Classical style for this large Majolica jardiniere or table centre signed Minton and dated 1876 cherubs handles and masks on each side of Renaissance Revival. On the middle of 19th c...
Majolica, Ceramic
$8,895Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.83 in W 4.93 in D 1.89 in
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...
Glass
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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