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Black Rubber Figural Sculpture in the Manner of Chakaia Booker
By Chakaia Booker
Located in New York, NY
You don't see this every day...figural black rubber sculpture in the manner of Chakaia Booker
Category
1990s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Wonders of Science - Contemporary Sculptured Book: Framed Mixed Media
By Adele Moreau
Located in London, GB
mounted, framed and glazed
Adele Moreau is a London based artist. She constructs sculpted books from a variety of found media mainly 19th Century encyclopaedias and Natural History ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Cardboard, Laid Paper
H 15.36 in W 17.33 in D 3.15 in
Book of Love (Red/Blue/Green), aluminum wall sculpture
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
: 'Book of Love' 1996 Red/Blue/Green IV. Atelier: American Image Art - New York, Katonah, Vinalhaven
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder
Category
1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 3 Thinking Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 3 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holders
Category
1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Conny Goelz Schmitt "Out of This World" Vintage Book Parts Sculpture
By Conny Goelz Schmitt
Located in New York, NY
"I create geometric collages, assemblages and sculptures with vintage book parts. My work is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects
Book of Eden, Minimalist Paper Sculpture with Lithographs by Anthony Caro
By Anthony Caro
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-made paper sculpture and lithography in plexi-box by British Modernist Sir Anthony Caro
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper, Lithograph
H 16 in W 19.5 in D 6 in
Linda Stein, Knight of the Book 526 - Contemporary Mixed Media Metal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Knight of the Book 526 from Linda Stein’s Knights of Protection series functions both as a defender
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 49.5 in W 17 in D 8 in
'Libri' Figurative Nude bronze Sculpture of a Woman reading a book, dancer, gold
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Libri' is a stunning sculpture by the hugely talented Carl Payne. Payne has a talent to create a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Book of Ganesh II, Tribute to Gregory Colbert by Marine de Soos - Sculpture
By Marine de Soos
Located in Paris, FR
The Book of Ganesh II, Tribute to Gregory Colbert is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9.45 in W 27.96 in D 8.08 in
Globe- contemporary figurative bronze sculpture of a woman and a book on a globe
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
Mireia Serra's little figurative bronze sculptures capture feelings and sensations of day to day
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Rare 20th Century Wood Carving of standing Child with a Book Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Vintage wood carving of Standing child with holding a book. Sculpture, Hand carved and
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Hardwood
Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
book must for Berrocal lovers and collectors.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Hand Sculpted "Book Bombs" Book Ends, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
collection of sculpture, but instead of being useless, they are useful. Book bombs are book ends made from a
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Pine, Oak
Pair of Book Saws Depicting Parrots, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of book saws depicting parrots. Carved from coloured marble stone, they are depicted perched
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Chrome Jacks Book Ends
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of large chrome Jacks Book ends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Book Bombs by Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 book bombs by Hamilton Holmes.
Oxalino collection
2020
Dimensions: 25.4 diameter cm
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early Giltwood Book Stands Carved as Doves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early giltwood book stands carved as doves mounted upon orbs, from the late 17th or early
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
Classical Antique Bronze Statue of a Young Maiden Reading a Book
By Paul Duboy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze statue of a young maiden reading a book. Signed; Paul Duboy
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame
Description
The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1925 Chrome Female Bookends, "The Soul of The Book" by Arturo Levi
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeworn chrome female bookends; spine reads "The Soul of the Book." by Arturo Levi, 1925. These
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco book-ends by Erling Olsen, Wedgwood, circa 1935
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very rare pair of bookends by this much sought-after designer, Erling Olsen. He did a small amount of work for Wedgwood, including at least two designs for bookends; but this basal...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book.
Biscuit
Category
Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 16.93 in Dm 10.04 in
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Boy Reading a Book
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reading a book. The statue is raised by a circular mottled base with lovely ground like designs and fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 24.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Book-Matching Blue Lace Agate Geodes with Crystal Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite, this pair of Blue and White Lace Agate Cathedrals showcases stunning agate lines, book
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pair of Book-Matching Natural Galaxy Amethyst Geodes with Agate Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elevate your space, decor, or collection with the captivating beauty of this pair of book-matching
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Motherhood Marble Sculpture by Enzo Gallo of Mother Embracing Child
By Enzo Gallo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
the sculpture. The book is part of a limited edition of 500 copies by Don Priestly.
Enzo Gallo 74
Category
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rare Book-matching Citrine Geodes with Shiny Golden Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
From a truly unique and stunning geode, this pair of golden yellow citrine geodes brings together rare characteristics with beautiful aesthetics. It is a pair of geodes that will cer...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
H 25 in W 30 in D 11 in
Khmer Bronze Figure of Prajnaparamita with Eleven Faces
Located in Austin, TX
the National Museum of Cambodia, and illustrated in the book "Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Proximity
By Andrew Hayes
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract wall sculpture made of steel and book pages.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Chiliad
By Andrew Hayes
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract sculpture made of steel and book pages.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Artwork With Old Book and Mysterious Parts of Sculptures, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Artwork with old book and mysterious parts of sculptures. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain
Category
1990s Spanish Candelabras
Materials
Wood
Mystical Artwork with Old Book and Part of Sculpture, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mystical artwork with old book and part of sculpture. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain
Category
1990s Spanish Candelabras
Materials
Wood
Italian Sculpture Book Ends, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful pair of sculpture book ends in the shape of two dogs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
"Silence", Embroidered portrait of woman with bird book and sunglasses sculpture
By Ulla-Stina Wikander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Silence" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that is a free standing sculpture with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
American Sculpture: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Met Museum of Art Book
Located in valatie, NY
‘American Sculpture: A Catalogue of the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’ by Albert
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Clarence Teed Collection of a Chair, one Platter a Sculpture and a Sketch Book
By Clarence Teed
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique 1960s Clarence Teed collection with four pieces. The chair is also sketched in the book
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai. Originating from 1948, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai. Originating from 1948, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai. Originating from 1948, it's a cherished artifact from the first edition book 'The Sculptures of
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Golden Age of Spanish Sculpture by Manuel Gómez Moreno, First Edition
By Manuel Gómez Moreno
Located in valatie, NY
golden age of Spanish sculpture. The book explains that many overlook this period of Spanish sculpture
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
A Mid 20th Century Abstract Oil Painting By Raphael Sabatini (1898-1985)
Located in Lambertville, NJ
he had a local weekday television show called "Art is Easy". He was the author of a book, "Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Aristitde Maillol Illustrated: Daphnis & Chloe
By Aristide Maillol 2
Located in Middletown, NY
sculpture. The format of the book is particularly suited "to the black and white balance of the decorated
Category
Vintage 1930s British Books
Materials
Paper, Parchment Paper
Early 1900 Hand Carved Marble Statue / Sculpture of Mother Mary w. Cross & Book
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique and all handcrafted, solid Carrara marble sculpture.
This rare work of religious
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
H 20.75 in W 6 in D 5 in
Book Lobster "Art of the Masters"
By Robert The
Located in New York, NY
Some thoughts and observations:
My handiwork comes across as so clean to most that the immediate assumption is that my works are die or laser cut. Hand crafted stuff ( like everythi...
Category
Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Carving: Book of knowledge
By Jessica Drenk
Located in North Adams, NH
sculptures highlight the chaos and beauty that can be found in simple materials. Drenk’s work is also
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Wax
Book of Life
Located in Summerland, CA
Book of Life
Unidentified maker.
Handmade wood carving chronicling a girls affinity
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tabletop sculpture constructed from flitches of book-matched walnut and brass
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
by hand using hand-selected, book-matched flitches of European burr walnut applied to thirty-three
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 47.25 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
"the new book of knowledge" Hand Oxidized Stacked Encyclopedia Volumes
Located in Charlotte, NC
equally slippery."
The New Book of Knowledge
Hand Oxidized, Stacked Encyclopedia Volumes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Archival Paper
H 24 in W 10 in D 10 in
Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Democratic Republic of Congo by the minerologist called in to assess the sites and then had this book form
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
H 2.37 in W 14.18 in D 10.83 in
Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
country, but also abroad.
Simple bases, serving as book weights, were decorated with motifs of full
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
South German Probably Swabian Late Gothic Polychrome Sculpture of Saint Anna
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
A Gothic polychrome and gilt limewood sculpture of a Saint with a book
(probably St.Anna ), circa
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 41.74 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
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