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ANCIENT SCULPTURES

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In this section you can find all the antique and vintage sculptures available in our catalog. A wide selection of marble, terracotta, and ceramic sculptures to choose from to enrich your home’s spaces.

Why choose Di Mano in Mano

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Unique items in
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Each sculpture is carefully selected by our experts. Enrico Sala, our antique specialist, is an appraiser at the Collegio Lombardo.

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Restoration and
customization options

Have specific needs? Our in-house workshop can restore or adapt any sculpture to your taste.

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Certificate
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Each item comes with a certificate attesting its origin, period, and characteristics.

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Secure packaging
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We use professional packaging and ship worldwide, ensuring maximum protection during transport.

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Wooden Bamana Sculpture Motherhood Mali Africa XX Century
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Wooden Bamana Sculpture Motherhood Mali Africa XX Century

Africa, Late XX Century

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Wooden Bamana Sculpture Motherhood Mali Africa XX Century

Africa, Late XX Century

Wooden sculpture depicting a mother, "Gwandusu" for fertility worship. Bamana art, Mali.

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2,000.00€

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Antique Sculpture Terracotta Minghetti Manufacture Italy XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Terracotta Minghetti Manufacture Italy XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Terracotta Minghetti Manufacture Italy XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

Majolica and painted terracotta sculpture depicting a seated girl. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

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450.00€

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Ibediji Twins Wood Youruba Art Nigeria Third Quarter XX Century
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Ibediji Twins Wood Youruba Art Nigeria Third Quarter XX Century

Nigeria, Third Quarter XX Century

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Ibediji Twins Wood Youruba Art Nigeria Third Quarter XX Century

Nigeria, Third Quarter XX Century

A pair of wooden "Ibedji" figures for the cult of twins. Yoruba art, Nigeria.

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550.00€

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Antique Figurine Child with Dove Terracotta Italy XX Century
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Antique Figurine Child with Dove Terracotta Italy XX Century

Italy, XX Century

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Antique Figurine Child with Dove Terracotta Italy XX Century

Italy, XX Century

Patinated terracotta sculpture depicting a boy with a dove sitting on a stump. The statue is presented on a circular stand decorated with plant motifs.

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750.00€

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Antique Sculpture Angels Lladro Manufacture Spain XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Angels Lladro Manufacture Spain XX Century

Spain, XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Angels Lladro Manufacture Spain XX Century

Spain, XX Century

Porcelain sculpture depicting three singing angels. The base features an engraved manufacturer's mark and serial number.

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120.00€

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Antique Miniature Porcelain Manifattura Capodimonte XIX Century
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Antique Miniature Porcelain Manifattura Capodimonte XIX Century

Italy, Late XIX Century

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Antique Miniature Porcelain Manifattura Capodimonte XIX Century

Italy, Late XIX Century

Polychrome porcelain figurine depicting Caramogio as a caricatured policeman. The base bears an underglaze blue manufacturer's mark.

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80.00€

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Vintage Porcelain Sculpture Married Couple Lladro Spain XX Century
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Vintage Porcelain Sculpture Married Couple Lladro Spain XX Century

Spain, XX Century

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Vintage Porcelain Sculpture Married Couple Lladro Spain XX Century

Spain, XX Century

Porcelain sculpture depicting a newlywed couple. Manufacturer's mark and serial number under the base.

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150.00€

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Antique Sculpture Sat Budai with Children Stone China XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Sat Budai with Children Stone China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Sat Budai with Children Stone China XX Century

China, XX Century

Carved sculpture in hard stone depicting Budai seated with his child acolytes.

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280.00€

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Olmec Head in Black Obsidian Stone Mexico XX Century Copy
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Olmec Head in Black Obsidian Stone Mexico XX Century Copy

Mexico, XX Century

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Olmec Head in Black Obsidian Stone Mexico XX Century Copy

Mexico, XX Century

Obsidian stone sculpture depicting a head, reproduction of the colossal works produced by the Olmec civilization.

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320.00€

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Antique Figurine Capodimonte's Ceramic Italy XIX Century
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Antique Figurine Capodimonte's Ceramic Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

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Antique Figurine Capodimonte's Ceramic Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

Polychrome porcelain figurine depicting Caramogio playing the violin. The base bears an underglaze blue manufacturer's mark.

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70.00€

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Antique Bas-Reliefs Patinated Plaster XIX-XX Century
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Antique Bas-Reliefs Patinated Plaster XIX-XX Century

Italy, Late XIX-Early XX Century

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Antique Bas-Reliefs Patinated Plaster XIX-XX Century

Italy, Late XIX-Early XX Century

Pair of patinated plaster bas-reliefs depicting Jesus with Saint Joseph and Jesus welcoming the children.

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250.00€

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Modern Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Terracotta Italy XX Century
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Modern Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Terracotta Italy XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century

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Modern Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Terracotta Italy XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century

Terracotta sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary and Child.

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420.00€

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Antique Candle Holders Painted Porcelain Germany XX Century
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Antique Candle Holders Painted Porcelain Germany XX Century

Germany, Early 1900s

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Antique Candle Holders Painted Porcelain Germany XX Century

Germany, Early 1900s

A pair of polychrome-painted porcelain candle holders. The scenes depict garden play around tree trunks.

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250.00€

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Vintage Figurine White Porcelain Ginori a Doccia Italy XX Century
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Vintage Figurine White Porcelain Ginori a Doccia Italy XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century ca.

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Vintage Figurine White Porcelain Ginori a Doccia Italy XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century ca.

White porcelain figurine depicting a female figure with a jar and basket. Ginori trademark under the base.

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100.00€

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Antique Guan Yin Sculpture Jade China XX Century
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Antique Guan Yin Sculpture Jade China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Guan Yin Sculpture Jade China XX Century

China, XX Century

Finely carved jade Guan Yin. Wooden stand.

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240.00€

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Antique Sculpture Elephant with Wooden Support XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Elephant with Wooden Support XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Elephant with Wooden Support XX Century

China, XX Century

Stone elephant on carved wooden stand.

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120.00€

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Vintage Sculpture Fish Glass Manifattura Seguso Italy 1960s
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Vintage Sculpture Fish Glass Manifattura Seguso Italy 1960s

Italy, 1960s

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Vintage Sculpture Fish Glass Manifattura Seguso Italy 1960s

Italy, 1960s

Smoked glass fish with vertical white stripes. The "Seguso Murano" signature is engraved under the base. An elegant sculpture that complements any decoration.

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240.00€

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Antique Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Wax Italy XIX Century
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Antique Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Wax Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

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Antique Sculpture Virgin Mary with Child Wax Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

Wax Virgin Mary and Child on a gilded wooden base. Dressed in embroidered fabric, lace, and trimmings.

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350.00€

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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Immortal Quartz China XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Immortal Quartz China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Immortal Quartz China XX Century

China, XX Century

Quartz sculpture depicting the immortal Shoulao crouching with his staff and peaches, symbols of longevity.

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180.00€

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Antique Sculpture Lohan Figure Agate China Mid XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Lohan Figure Agate China Mid XX Century

China, Mid XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Lohan Figure Agate China Mid XX Century

China, Mid XX Century

Agate sculpture depicting the Lohan (Nantimitolo) sitting on a rock while confronting a dragon.

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280.00€

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Antique Guanyin Sculpture Green Stone China XX Century
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Antique Guanyin Sculpture Green Stone China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Guanyin Sculpture Green Stone China XX Century

China, XX Century

Green stone sculpture depicting Guanyin with her attendants.

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280.00€

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Antique Water Buffalo Stone Wood China XX Century
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Antique Water Buffalo Stone Wood China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Water Buffalo Stone Wood China XX Century

China, XX Century

Stone sculpture depicting a water buffalo. Wooden base.

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150.00€

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Antique Stone Sculpture Eagle Wooden Base China XX Century
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Antique Stone Sculpture Eagle Wooden Base China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Stone Sculpture Eagle Wooden Base China XX Century

China, XX Century

Stone sculpture depicting an eagle about to take flight from a rock. Wooden base.

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150.00€

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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Pink Quartz China XX Century
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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Pink Quartz China XX Century

China, XX Century

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Antique Sculpture Shoulao Pink Quartz China XX Century

China, XX Century

Rose quartz sculpture depicting the immortal Shoulao standing with his staff and peaches, symbols of longevity.

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150.00€

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Definition of Sculpture

 

Sculpture is a form of art in the truest sense of the word, created by carving and modelling materials of various kinds.
The main feature that distinguishes painting from sculpture (Marble, Wood, Terracotta, Wax, Porcelain, Clay) is dimensionality.
While painting is two-dimensional, sculpture in the round is represented in three dimensions.
There are three main techniques for making a sculpture:

1. Carving: hard materials are worked and, to carve the sculpture, sharp tools (e.g., chisels) are used.

2. Modelling: sculptures are shaped freehand using tools such as spatulas, loop tools, etc. Additional material is added to the initial sculpture to refine the details.

3. Casting: you start by creating a wax maquette, then cover this model with reinforced clay to prevent it from breaking during firing. At this point, insert small channels so that, during firing, the bronze can flow in and the wax can flow out. The clay becomes terracotta, and we have our bronze sculpture.
 

History of Ancient Sculpture

 

Ancient sculpture has always served to transmit the values of ancient art to new generations, thanks to its ability to remain intact over time.
Western sculpture has followed a very uneven course over the centuries, with particular influences from classical canons.
In antiquity, the stylization of the figure prevailed in sculpture in the round, especially the human figure, until Greek culture achieved a balance between realism and idealization.
Under the Roman Empire, the Greek model of classical sculpture remained largely unchanged.
During the Middle Ages, sculptors sought to interpret sculpture as a revealer of emotions, unlike the Renaissance, which eventually restored the classical canons.
In the nineteenth century, ancient sculpture followed broader artistic developments, moving away from classical sculpture and absorbing currents of abstraction.

 

Ancient Sculpture Catalog

 

Not sure how to decorate the living room shelf? Notice your garden looks a bit bare?
Are you perhaps looking for Sculptures for Sale or Bronze Bust Price? We at Di Mano In Mano have you covered with a wide selection of our best Bronze Sculptures. What are you waiting for? Add that extra touch to your home with our Terracotta Sculptures, or why not explore our antiques!
In the online catalog you can find all available pieces.
If you want to see them in person, just contact us to book an appointment in our stores. A salesperson will help you choose thanks to over 20 years of experience at Di Mano in Mano. Sculpture in the round or Wooden Sculptures, and more. For over 20 years our cooperative has operated in the buying and selling of antiques, vintage, and design. If you want to part with your Ancient Sculptures or your Bronze Half-Busts but don’t know what to do, sell them! Contact us and we’ll let you know as soon as possible the valuation of your furnishing accessory.

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