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African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Sculpture
African Wood Sculpture

African Wood Sculpture

H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C. A signed, dated, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.

Modern African Elephant Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.

H 9.75 in W 8 in D 16.5 in
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
By Vaughn Kendrick
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in
American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a contemporary American sculptor celebrated for his mastery of representational bronze sculptures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller
American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller

American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller

H 29 in W 27.25 in D 11.13 in
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
African Mahogany chip carved sculpture. A similar version is also available in maple.
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021

African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021

H 13 in W 18.37 in D 4 in
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

H 9 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
By William Wallace Rosenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Although this remarkable sculpture has the appearance of richly-colored mahogany, it is cast in bronze
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare
"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

"Black Dancer, " Art Deco Depiction of African American Female Figure, Rare

H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"
John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"

John Glick Plum Tree Pottery "Wall Mantel Series"

H 15.5 in W 20.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel
By Robert Sestok
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
Category

Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel
Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

H 93 in W 19 in D 19 in
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s

Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s

H 0.3 in W 2.94 in D 1.5 in
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 11 in
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
Category

1990s American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

H 11 in Dm 16 in
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern

Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern

H 8.5 in Dm 6 in
Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

Paul Evans Pewter Coffee Set, Danish, Mid-Century Modern

H 13 in Dm 5 in
Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions
Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

H 28.75 in W 21.75 in D 19.75 in
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
(Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel

H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 29.5 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth
Category

1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Signed Monumental Ceramic Charger

H 3.5 in Dm 20 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
Category

1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

H 1.75 in Dm 20 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

H 3.75 in Dm 14 in
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her
Category

1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

H 3.5 in Dm 20 in
Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very soulful Art Deco sculpture of a young woman.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman
Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman

Art Deco African American Sculpture of a Young Woman

H 24 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
African American Boy Bust
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1920 Wood and original polychrome. African American bust wearing yellow cap. Sits on a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African American Boy Bust
African American Boy Bust

African American Boy Bust

H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Afro-American female ceramic sculpture. It's a handcrafted, hand-painted, matte glazed
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate
By Nathaniel Cohate
Located in Bantam, CT
National Sculpture Society. This sculpture of African male nude by Nathaniel Choate probably from his stay
Category

Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate
African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate

African Male Nude by Nathaniel Choate

H 27 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in
William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
, his sculptures achieve a charged presence as reminiscent of modernist sculpture as of African American
Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath
William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath

William Edmondson Carved Limestone Birdbath

H 5 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diminutive and charming, this depiction of a small African American child is a rare find. P
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

H 4.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely carved form of an African American Gentleman--likely a sharecropper. Simple, yet very well
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

H 20 in W 11 in D 9 in
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
By Eugene Gauss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
African American man exhibits the stylized eyes and eyebrows beloved of artists in the Art Deco era
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
By Cornish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite wonderful plaster bust of an African American Woman from a NJ 1934 exhibition by E. Trene
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish
1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

1934 plaster bust of an African American Woman signed Cornish

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870
By Émile Guillemin
Located in Charleston, SC
French Bronze Cold Painted African American boy playing banjo resting on squared molded plinth
Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870
French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870

French Bronze African American Boy Playing Banjo "What a Fly" E. Guillemin, 1870

H 29 in W 26 in D 7.75 in
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This painted wood "diorama" The Rodeo Cowboy Dan The Bronco Busting Man by African American
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Located in Chicago, IL
background, reflects a blend of influences including African and Native American sculpture. With over 45
Category

20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Fabric

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer
Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

Surrealist Hand Sculpture by W.K. Marhoefer

H 10 in W 7 in D 2 in
Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture
By Helene Sardeau
Located in Astoria, NY
Helene Sardeau (Belgian-American, 1899-1968) Art Deco cast bronze sculpture of a jazz singer
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture
Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture

Helene Sardeau French Art Deco Jazz Singer Cast Bronze Sculpture

H 9 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson
Located in Wiscasset, ME
African American vernacular funerary sculpture. His subjects ranged from the Biblical to the banal, and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson

"Stone Carved Bird Bath" by William Edmondson

H 5 in W 22 in D 14 in
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49

H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.5 in
African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful African female head sculpture by American artist Fred Press. Matte black cast metal with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s
African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s

African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s

H 12.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s
By Augusta Savage 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautifully exicuted plaster bust,, manner of Augusta Savage,depicting African American Man
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s
African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

African American Bronzed Plaster Bust, Harlem Renaissance, 1930s

H 13 in W 11 in D 10 in
Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Phoenix, AZ
depictions of African-Americans during the 1930s-1940s, Born in Bay Saint Louis, Missouri, Barthé was reared
Category

Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"
Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"

Richmond Barthe Important African American Artist Bronze Head, "Julius"

H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in
Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900
By Bernhard Bloch
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very lifelike figure of a young American black boy is a fine example of the work of Bernhard
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900
Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900

Austrian Painted Figure of a African American Boy, Signed Bernhard Bloch ca 1900

H 13 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Set of Five
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Five
Set of Five

Set of Five

H 41 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original

"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original

H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
African American Jockey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional and rare American bronze of a seated jockey.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African American Jockey
African American Jockey

African American Jockey

H 22 in W 6.5 in D 12 in
African American Bust
Located in Seattle, WA
Dual chalk ware bust with black chippy over paint.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Plaster

African American Bust
African American Bust

African American Bust

H 16 in W 15 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an interesting biomorphic sculpture by Hooks.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks
Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks

Mid-Century African American Ceramic Sculpture by Earl Hooks

H 11 in W 17 in D 11 in
Head of an African-American Jockey
Located in Litchfield, CT
Although many jockeys in the mid-nineteenth century were African-American, very few sculptures and
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Head of an African-American Jockey
Head of an African-American Jockey

Head of an African-American Jockey

H 11 in
Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very competent and insightful portrait bust of an African American woman in a head wrap signed by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman
Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman

Plaster portrait bust of an African American woman

H 24 in W 9 in D 11 in
Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunning Friedrich Goldscheider style life size plaster figure of a seated smiling African American
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian American Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted
Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted

Stunning Life-Size Statue of Boy African American Goldscheider Style Painted

H 48 in W 28 in D 14 in
Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century
By Johann Maresch
Located in New York, NY
Modelled holding a pewter chamber stick, wearing a fez, impressed marks 'J. M. 6454' 25.3/4 in. (65.5 cm.) high Medium polychrome decorated terracotta. Year of work, circa 1900. ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century
Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century

Johann Maresch Terracotta Figure an African American Boy, 19th century

H 26 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique African Asana sculpture
Category

Antique 19th Century American Samoan Tribal Tribal Art

Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture
Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture

Antique African Tribal Asana Wood Sculpture

H 11.82 in
Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
A life-size glazed ceramic sculpture of African-American woman's head, styled with twisted curls
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture
Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture

Folk Art Glazed Ceramic Head Sculpture

H 11 in W 9 in D 10 in
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears to be carved from cheerywood by an unknown carver. Mounted on black wood base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Female Terracotta Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1944), possibly African American female. A very nice sculpture.
Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Female Terracotta Bust
Female Terracotta Bust

Female Terracotta Bust

H 10 in W 7 in D 8 in
Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful ceramic sculpture by African American artist Earl Hooks.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks
Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks

Tall Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Earl Hooks

H 17 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks
By Earl Hooks
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful sculpture by African American artist Earl Hooks. The glaze is very interesting.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Vases

Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks
Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks

Mid-Century Ceramic Two-Legged Vessel by Earl Hooks

H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
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African American Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of african American sculpture for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and plaster, every item from our selection of african American sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of african American sculpture, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of african American sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of african American sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fred Press and Richmond Barthé produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African American Sculpture?

A piece of african American sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,077, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.
Questions About African American Sculpture
  • What is African American quilting?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Who are some famous African-American artists?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.