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Art deco figural lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco figural lamp standing nude with opaline glass lampshade.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

Art deco figural lamp
Art deco figural lamp
H 27.17 in W 6.7 in D 8.27 in
Art Deco Figural Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco figural bronze of a javelin thrower with patina mounted on a black marble base.
Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Figural Bronze Sculpture
Art Deco Figural Bronze Sculpture
H 14.5 in W 29.5 in D 7 in
Unusual French Art Deco Figural Fire Screen
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Art Deco figural fire screen in patinated and wrought iron with a motif of volutes and polychrome
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bruno Zach french bronze Art Deco figure circa 1930
By Bruno Zach
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible french Art Deco figure attributed to Bruno Zach dancer circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1930s Art Deco Figure Depicting a Leaping Dog
By P. Belys
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish 1930s Art Deco figure depicting a leaping dog, very iconic image from the 1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

1930s Art Deco Figure Depicting a Leaping Dog
1930s Art Deco Figure Depicting a Leaping Dog
H 7.09 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in
Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Figure in Hand-Painted and Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goldscheider, Austria. Art Deco figure in hand-painted and glazed ceramics. Naked woman. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Willi Münch-Khe for Meissen, Art Deco Figure, Three fish, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Willi Münch-Khe (1885-1960) for Meissen. Art Deco figure in hand-painted porcelain. Three fish
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Figural Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4136 Vintage silver plated brass figural Art Deco style sculpture holding a saucer no maker's
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Vintage 1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Figural Sculpture
Art Deco Figural Sculpture
H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in
Vicken Von Post, Rörstrand, Rare Art Deco Figure in Porcelain, Young Nude Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vicken von Post for Rörstrand, Rare art deco figure in porcelain. Young nude woman on stone. ca
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Porcelain

Patinated Bronze Art Deco Figural Sculpture, Signed by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze Art Deco figural sculpture, signed by Bruno Zach Austrian, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

English Art Deco Figural Candelabra
Located in Devon, England
1930s English Art Deco chrome candelabra depicting a silhouette of a female in a dance pose
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Figural Candelabra
English Art Deco Figural Candelabra
H 11.82 in W 10.63 in D 2.37 in
Large French Art Deco Figure of Woman with a Deer
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large French Art Deco figure in earthenware, features a woman in a long flowing gown, with a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Charming Art Deco Figural Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco clip brooches depicting a couple "speaking no evil and seeing no evil". Cold
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Aladdin Art Deco Figural Winged Cherub Glass Table or Boudoir Lamps
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco figural winged cherub table lamp bases were produced by the Aladdin Company
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Figural Brass Trinket Tray, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Small bronze coloured, believed to be brass, figure of a woman resting on an alabaster
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco "Diana Huntress" figural group in spelter possibly by Molins or Ballesté
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

 Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
 Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
H 9.45 in W 20.87 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Modern Art Deco Figural Dancer Table Lamps with Art Glass Shades
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 18 3/4in W: 8 1/4in D: 5 1/4in This vintage Mid Century pair of Art Deco figural
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Pair of art Deco Figural Bronze wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An intriguing pair of sconces from the art deco period… incredible detail cast in bronze ..each
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

'Vestal Virgin', Danish Modernism, Art Deco Figural, Mythological, Neo-classical
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
the artist's Art Deco treatment of his classical, mythological subject. Born to an artistic family
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1950s Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite

'Edward', Woman Artist, PAFA, Art Students League, Smithsonian, Art Deco Figural
By Nura Ulreich
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Kansas City Art Institute before attending the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Students League
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Opposing Pair of Eglomise Art Deco Figural Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A right and left pair of sconces, each having a shield-shaped, mirrored backplate, reverse painted with Nubian figures, S-scroll candlearms, of brass, decorated with pendulum crystal...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Abstract Art Deco Figural Sculpture Attributed to Rodden
By Rodden
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco copper figural sculpture mounted on to a brass base. Fun and whimsical she is part
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Vintage 1940s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Stoneware Art Deco Figure
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Baccus Harvest" B&G, 1919 Stoneware figure Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Figure Nude Woman Dancer Bronze Sculpture - Italy
By C. Rossi 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument. Sculpture of a dancing nude
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
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H 6.3 in W 2.96 in D 2.27 in
Village Auction - British Slade School Art Deco figural landscape oil painting
By Franklin White
Located in London, GB
School artist Franklin White. Painted circa 1920 it was exhibited at the New England Art Club and has a
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1910s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Figural Girl and Swan, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very charming and original 1930s French figural group, features a young nude lady sat down reaching
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Figural Lamp by P.Sega , France, c1930
By Pierre Sega
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 34 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp is P. Sega
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure 'Pierrot' by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a standing Pierrot in a
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Figure , Lady Playing with a Cat C. 1920s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A lovely art deco sculpture, depicting a young lady playing with her cat. Cast in cold painted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Bronze Art Deco Figure of Diana by Georg Wrba, 1900
By Georg Wrba
Located in New York, NY
Georg Wrba (1872-1939) A Bronze Figure of Diana, 1900, inscribed 'WRBA' (on top of the base) and
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Lalique School Art Deco Figural Art Glass Vase, circa 1920
By Lalique
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Lalique style Art Deco vase offers art glass construction with women in relief, signed FH
Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Cowboy Girl', By Stephan Dakon, Circa 1929
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Art Ceramic Figurine Around 1929: Girl with a wide-brimmed hat on her short curls
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Spanish Dance', by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1939
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Ceramic Figurine: Dancer in Spanish costume: long skirt
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Japanese Woman With Lampion, Lorenzl, c1930
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and excellent Goldscheider art ceramic figure of the 1930's: Young standing Japanese woman in
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure, 'Fan Dance', by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1939
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: Dancer with shoulder-length hair in a
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Ceramics figurine The dancer wears a dance dress in red-brown tones cut
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Wilhelm Thomasch, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco Goldscheider ceramics figurine The dancer wears a blue-green dance dress cut low in
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Seated Pierrette with Lute by W. Thomasch
By Wilhelm Thomasch, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco Goldscheider Ceramics Figurine A young musician is depicted who, dressed as
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Figure, Harlequin with Flute by Josef Kostial, Goldscheider Vienna
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Art Deco Goldscheider ceramic figure of the 1920s. Depiction of Till Eulenspiegel in a
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Fascination', Dancer with Headdress by W. Thomasch
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
chin and looks down with almost closed eyes. The figure is based on a beige, stepped round base with
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Art Deco Figural Bronze Female & Penshell Table Lamp 25"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
canopy of a simple half-cylinder penshell shade. Evokes both Neoclassical and Art Deco styles
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco Figural Marching Band Drum & Drumsticks Cigarette Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lighter is done in a realistic manner and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Seated Pierrot with Lute by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
Depicted is a young musician, dressed up as Pierrot, who is sitting on the elongated base with his legs outstretched and hugging his lute. He wears a green suit with a wide, multi-la...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figure 'Pyjamas' by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1930
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Goldscheider ceramic figurine. The young lady with a brunette page-boy hair cut is wearing pink pajamas with blue-green hems and is sitting astride a white chair upholster...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Tennis Player', by Stephan Dakon, ca 1930
By Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Art Figure from around 1930: Standing young lady with a brunette
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure, Girl With Headscarf, by Stephan Dakon, ca 1933
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare art ceramic figurine of the 1930s: Standing girl with a dotted headscarf tied to the back
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Swedish white porcelain Art Deco figure by Harald Salomon for Rörstrand
By Harald Salomon
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Salomon for Swedish Rörstrand in the 1940s, this is an elegant art deco piece in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Daisy' Young Lady With Guitar, Stephan Dakon 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare art ceramic figurine from the early 1930s: Standing young lady with a pullman cap and bob
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Seated Pierrette With Lute, Wilhelm Thomasch c 1922
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Ceramic Figure of the 1920s: Depiction of a young musician dressed as Pierrette, sitting
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure Striding Dancer With Train, by Lorenzl c1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
ceramics for Friedrich Goldscheider and Keramos and was one of the most popular artists of Art Deco. Model
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Ruth' Dancer In Oriental Costume, by Rosé
By Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek), Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Spanish Dancer, by Josef Lorenzl circa 1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
one of the most popular artists of Art Deco. This Model 5898 was created circa 1929. made circa
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Dh. Chiparus, Child with Umbrella Gilded Bronze Art Deco Figure, Circa 1925
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Barjols, FR
Dh. Chiparus (1886-1947) An hard to find bronze figure of a little girl with umbrella. Onyx
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure, 'Lydia' Dancer in Green Dress, Claire Weiss, c1937
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Claire Weiss
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Goldscheider Vienna ceramic figure of the 1930s: Young pretty lady, chin-length hair
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Deco Figure Group 'Young Love' by J. Limburg Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Rosenthal figurine group by Josef Limburg Manufactory: Rosenthal / Selb / Bavaria / Germany Dating: manufactured circa 1925 Material and technique: porcelain / china...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Papagena', Dancer In Exotic Costume, by Dina Kuhn
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned up hair and headdress wears only an exotic-looking short skirt in the manner of a ro...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Art Deco Figural For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco figural for your home. An art deco figural — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. There are 724 variations of the antique or vintage art deco figural you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco figural, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco figural made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made art deco figural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Demetre Chiparus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Figural?

Prices for an art deco figural start at $125 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Art Deco Figural
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art depicts subjects from the real world, often  human figures.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Figurative art dates at least as far back as the cave paintings. The oldest known figurative painting, made nearly 40,000 years ago, was found in Borneo. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the key Art Deco designers were Tamara de Lempicka, Erté, René Lalique, Le Corbusier, Jean Dunand, Léon Bakst, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sonia Delaunay, Georges Lepape and Jean Després.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.