Mid-18th Century Sculptures

A pair of mounted antique carved composite dragon moulds from the Tucker collection. These are some of the many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British m...

A mounted antique carved composite scroll mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

This exceptional, larger-than-life bust is an impressive work in Carrara marble, crafted in Amsterdam around 1740. It depicts Omphale, the Lydian queen, identifiable by Hercules’ lio...

A mounted antique carved wooden floral mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Chri...

An important bronze sculpture of the god Jupiter from the 18th century, likely of German origin. This impressive piece captures the majesty of the king of gods, showcasing fine detai...

Pair of Bow Porcelain Element Figures, "Water" and "Land" , circa 1765, both brightly coloured, 'Water' depicted by Neptune and a large fish, and "Land" depicted by Ceres and a lion.

A set of ten antique carved wooden cartouche moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artis...

A mounted antique carved wooden floral mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Chri...

Meissen Porcelain Group From The Time Of Origin: Two naked cupids and a ram on a rocaille rock, depicting the seasons of summer and autumn: Summer bedded on a bundle of ears of cor...

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper. Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...

Four scantily clad cupids grouped on a rock, partly flowers, partly holding flower arrangements in their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representatio...

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

A set of eleven antique carved wooden cartouche moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up ar...

Coppia di Angioletti di legno in oro Zecchino del 700 Condizioni discrete compatibilmente con l'età Piccole crepe sugli arti e sulle ali Piccole parti mancanti su un piede e su un al...

18th Century Spanish highly realistic wooden polychrome sculpture of a woman dressed with clothes.

Portugese Faience Hen Tureen, Rato Factory, circa 1765.

A set of three mid-18th century Delft style tiles by Sadler & Green of Liverpool dating from circa 1765. Ex. private British collection, these decorative antique tiles are each tra...

A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...

Date / Origin: Staffordshire, England, circa 1745 – 1760 A salt-glazed seated cat with upright ears and grounded paws, holding a small brown mouse in its mouth. The figure is formed ...

A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century...

Rare golden angel head, to hang: in the entrance as a welcome, in the bedroom for sweet dreams. Intact, without any retouching.

A set of 9 antique Delft tiles depicting biblical scenes. Dating to the 18th century, each tile is painted in manganese and white with varying scen...

Large original terracotta depicting Christ blessing, carrying the globe in his left hand. Traces of polychromy, missing the right arm, and a fold in the drapery, but very beautiful o...

Germany, 18th Century A magnificent Baroque carved wooden relief depicting the mystical vision of the Virgin Mary appearing to Saint Bernard/Bernhart. Created in Germany during the ...

A mid 18th century Grand Tour white statuary marble relief of a Roman emperor, possibly Augustus Caesar, presented on a custom-made steel stand as pictured. Deeply carved in relief,...

Large, important and beautiful pair of Italian old friezes, that completely decorate a wall, more than a picture, but like two sculptures. They may be used also like sconces with b...

18th century Neapolitan Terracotta Santo Presepio Figure of Saint Anna Anonymous Naples, Italy; ca. 1760 Polychrome terracotta, wood, silk, gla...

A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha. Carved from a single block of wood, lacquered and gilt, the immensely s...

Staffordshire, England, circa 1745 – 1760 This charming and unusual figure depicts a seated cat, its body marbled in tones of buff, grey, and warm brown, the patterns flowing like fur beneath a translucent salt glaze. From the crown of its head rises a small candleholder—an enchanting, functional variation that transforms the cat into a decorative light for the Georgian home. The salt-glazed surface has a gentle satin sheen, enlivened by a cobalt wash brushed across the ears and shoulders, a subtle touch of color that draws the eye. The figure is compact and beautifully balanced, exuding both humor and grace: a work of wit and craftsmanship meant to charm and amuse as much as to illuminate. As a pair, this cat with candleholder and its companion cat carrying a mouse form a dialogue of light and life—one playful, one practical—representing the Staffordshire potters’ genius for turning everyday subjects into artful curiosities. Attribution and Significance Within the history of English ceramics, agateware animals represent the marriage of experimentation and domestic charm. They were objects of conversation—proof of a potter’s technical mastery and a household’s refinement. This cat, with its delicate candleholder, captures that artistic playfulness and innovation. The glaze’s clarity, the elegant pose, and the subtle marbling make it not only an artifact of mid-18th-century Staffordshire but also a small masterpiece of whimsy and craft. Scholarly Analysis and Authentication The figure is made from laminated clays of contrasting colors, known as laid agate, a technique perfected in Staffordshire workshops during the 1740s and 1750s. Strata of buff, pale grey, and iron-bearing brown clay were rolled together, pressed into a two-part mold, and luted along the spine before firing. The cat’s body thus shows true through-body marbling: the veining continues through the thickness of the clay, not merely applied on the surface. The candle socket, made from a single buff clay rather than agate, was luted to the head before glazing. This practical choice prevented distortion during firing and was a typical workshop economy seen in other mid-18th-century functional animal forms. The piece was salt-glazed in a wood- or coal-fired kiln into which common salt was introduced near peak temperature. Sodium vapor combined with the silica of the clay to form a thin, glassy coating. Here, the glaze is smooth and even, suggesting the cat was fired within a protective sagger. The underside of the figure is open, revealing the pressed-clay interior. Two or three very small stilt contacts are visible on the bottom ledge, confirming that the figure rested on kiln props during firing rather than being supported from beneath a closed base. The cobalt wash was brushed under the glaze before firing. It fuses permanently into the surface, creating soft haloes of blue wholly consistent with decoration on salt-glazed figures from the Whieldon circle circa 1750-1760. Later 19th-century reproductions employ overpainted enamels that sit atop the glaze. The open underside, authentic stratified body, integrated socket, and original cobalt staining collectively identify this as a genuine product of Staffordshire’s mid-18th-century agateware tradition, most plausibly from the orbit of Thomas Whieldon at Fenton Vivian or a closely related potter. The measured height, modelling, and marbling correspond closely to examples in the Burnap Collection (nos.. 362–363, Nelson-Atkins Museum) and Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755. Provenance / Condition: Current Condition: Excellent, with one ear repaired at the tip and restoration at the top of the candleholder; the glaze remains bright and continuous across the body and socket. References: Burnap Collection, English Pottery 1675–1825, nos. 362–363. Sotheby’s (2015) — “A Staffordshire agateware cat-form candlestick, circa 1755. Christie’s, London 2010, lot 82. 1stDibs “Staffordshire Agateware Pottery Saltglaze Figure of a Cat,” item ref LU95812370442 Price: $3100 Chipstone Foundation, Marbled Agateware: Techniques and Identification, 2005. Henry Sandon, Staffordshire Pottery, 1970, pp. 52–54. John Howard Antiques, Antique Agateware...

Carved bone and walnut figure of a beggar with a very expressive face holding a flute, with a satchel over his shoulder carved from wood with a leather strap. With inset glass eyes. ...

an extraordinary piece, a very rare find this capipote/santos figure, lovely carving, wonderful soft expression on the polychromed face, bought from an Italian collector, who had it...

Winged Putto Sculpture of Italian origin from the 1750s depicts the Face of Angel In Carved Wood from a liturgical ornament to which it was attached with two nails, holes can still ...

Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...

18thc Venetian Carved and Painted Sculpture of a Musician. Rare period sculpture.

Meissen porcelain sculpture, 18th century. Meissen porcelain sculpture depicting two students, 18th century, circa 1740–1750. H: 13 cm, D: 4 cm H: 12 cm, D: 4 cm Please contact us ...

Georgian Creamware Toy Hound, Whieldon-Type Circa 1765-75 This charming Antique Creamware Figure of a hound is a superb example of 18th-century pottery. The small figure sits on its...

Christ and Mary, pair of reliquary busts in stained pine wood, Italian school, 18th century Measurements: 64 cm high x 39 cm wide x 20 cm deep [Christ] 62 cm high x 35 cm wide x 20...

This is a rare fireplace bellows in carved and lacquered wood with polychrome decorations of flowers on a light green background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout...

Pair of Mercury Gilded Bronze Plaques with profiles of Saints of Italian origin from the first half of 18th century, a pair of 18th-century gilded plaques, oval shaped composed of two overlapping elements; the cast profile and an embossed foil frame with decoration in the corners. The two parts are made integral by a screw with lock nut welded to the casting. They have beautiful mercury gilding and originally decorated a wrought-iron altar gate...

Sculpture of Santa Rosa in stone Huamanga 17th century Origin Upper Peru Circa 17-18th century Former Viceroyalty of Peru Lime pink Santa and child motif Huamanga Stone Material Handmade polychrome It has some missing He is missing his left arm This piece is many years old. Its main structure is very good The stone carving of Huamanga is one of the crafts that emerges as soon as Ayacucho is mentioned, it is in this artistic field where the most varied and interesting application of Huamanga stone is found, being used in the manufacture of religious-themed figurines. Saint Rose of Lima (Lima, April 20, 1586-Lima, August 24, 1617), with the secular name Isabel Flores de Oliva, was a Dominican Tertiary Catholic saint...

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...

Grand Tour Allegory: A Derby Porcelain Figure of "Africa," Circa 1765-1770 An impressive and finely modeled Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa, d...

A finely carved marble bust depicting a Moorish figure in the manner of classical Roman portraiture. The subject is presented with stylized coiffure and serene expression, draped in ...

A rare and sculpturally powerful 18th century Baroque cherub, fully carved in the round and originally conceived as a hanging ecclesiastical sculpture. Retaining its original gilded ...

An outstanding and grand scale 18th century Sunburst from Verona, Italy. Exquisitely crafted from gold and silver gilt wood. The altar shelf and back foo...

18th century Italian hand carved and painted wood Madonna statue depicts the virgin Mary in contemplative prayer, and poised in triumph over evil. Orig...

The sculpture features a small dancing Angel 'Putto" supported on a marble block with wonderful detailing on the draping cloth and face. The sculpture is supported by an iron rod stu...

St. John the Revelator white porcelain sculpture. An early white Doccia porcelain figure of St. John the Revelator on the isle of Patmos. “‘And He sai...

Pair of carved, lacquered and gilded wooden angels. The strong shot of lacquerwork conceals the author's sculptural skill, which can be sensed in the facial features and rendering of...

This is a rare lacquered terracotta Chinese figure in polychrome with floral decoration on a green background. It has the tiltin head. In its hands there is a little vase to contai...

18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes' Modelled by Peter Reinicke as part of the 'Cris of Paris' group of fi...

Meissen porcelain sculpture depicting a group of children, 18th century. Meissen porcelain sculpture depicting a group of children in the countryside, 18th century, circa 1760. H: 2...

This is a rare fireplace bellows in carved and lacquered wood with polychrome decorations of flowers on a yellow background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout. Th...

18th century or older sculpted marble head? mounted on a contemporary iron base in good condition

A very stunning 18th century Italian Blasson - Family Crest. Expertly carved from Carrara Marble with heraldic lion, a crown and vines. A spectacular pie...

Circa 1750 agateware or scroddleware pottery miniature cradle, English. Likely Staffordshire. Marbled creams & brown/reddish brown clays. Comingled solid clays unglazed on rockers in...

A set of four antique carved wooden floral moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist,...

BASE: 44"W X 30"D X 31"H BUDDHA: 62"H X 36"L X 22"D Seated Mountain Burmese buddha from a monastery in Northern Burma finished with papier mâché, lacquer and gilt accents. This uni...

Pair of exceptional French bronze sculptures of a Nympth and Satyr both signed in The bronze “Clodion” (Claude Michael Clodion) the sculptures set on rouge marble bases.

A Spanish 18th century sculpture of St. Anthony & The Child. This is a great antique sculpture of St. Anthony & The Child, created by a member of the Spanish school in the very early 18th century, circa 1750. The exquisite carving depicts the saint standing and dressed with very richly decorated ropes holding in the left arm the figure of the infant child. The sculpture is completely carved in wood, with remains of the polychrome paintings and gold gilding. Most probably this sculpture was part of a bigger scene or an altar and actually stand in an integrated base from the same period. Pieces of art referring to this saint are very rare as it is a very particular religious and devotional art in Spain. As a piece of 18th century Spanish art school is an unique opportunity to own. St. Anthony of Padua He born as Fernando Martins, 1195–1231). He was a Portuguese Franciscan friar renowned for his powerful preaching, extensive knowledge of scripture, and miracles. Originally an Augustinian, he joined the Franciscans to preach in Morocco but was redirected to Italy by illness. He is commonly depicted holding the Christ Child, symbolizing a mystical vision he experienced. St. Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus wood sculptures...