"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude

This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture influenced by Auguste Rodin's emphasis on the emotion and physicality of the human figure. Here, the strength and muscularity of the male figure is shown to great effect, its power belying the sculpture's diminutive size. It was sculpted by Alexandre Ouline, who executed a series of bronzes that depicted male figures performing feats of strength and courage, such as pulling a great weight or steering a ship in a stormy sea. Ouline won First Prize in the Seine et Marne agricultural fair...

Spectacular and very rare, this large, high style Art Deco bronze centerpiece with a beautiful verdigris patina, consisting of a semi-spherical dish richly decorated with a dense pat...

This rare majolica tile panel, produced by the important Karlsruhe manufactory in southwest Germany, depicts a male nude on horseback, accompanied b...

The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure riding a horse was sculpted by Else Bach for the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in...

A very attractive vintage art deco bronze nude sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in good condition and measures 3"W x 4"D x 12"H. The sculp...

Great looking lady figurine carrying a water Jug. Multi-patinas and mounted on a special marble base. Heavy casting 29" height and the base is 9" diameter. From an Art Deco collector...

French Art Deco bronze figure of nude female dancer on a square black marble base (attr: Marie-Louise Simard)

Alluring Art Deco patinated bronze nude sculpture laying gracefully on a marble and onyx base, while also reclining on a bronze rock figure. Made in France, 20th Century. Dimensions:...