Only one. From a hand rises this Made In a USA studio stylized figural metal butterfly 280 grams sterling silver and semi precious rainbow moonstone sculpture which was hand wrought by one set of self learned artist hands from beginning to end resulting in art work by this metal smith and signed: Handmade - Mimi Dee - Sterling.
Title: "Butterflies Are Free"...
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"Halloween Witch and Cat 2003", a commissioned handwrought signed sterling silver sculpture, signed "MIMI DEE STERLING" wrought for a client who has only collected Victorian jewelry in the past...
Large metal art sculpture by Jim Gary
Jim Gary 1939 - 2006, American sculptor. Well listed
This item measures approx 58" x 44" and is in excellent condition
Signed lower left
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Made in USA. All metal hand hammered in the American Modernist or Arts & Crafts metal art smith tradition, this face motif free standing 116 grams copper metal sculpture can hold a vase or can be worn as a cuff bracelet. All hammered by one set of hands from beginning to end resulting in this art work by this metal art smith and signed: HANDMADE MIMI DEE.
See Image 2: Can be displayed on a table or in a shelf to hold a small bud vase or worn as a massive cuff bracelet...
From our Southeast Asia Collection, a good Thai repousse silver box with burlwood lining, depicting the Thai and Burmese kings in battle during the sixteenth century. Sourced directly from Chiang Mai Thailand in 1990, this is a substantial box of good quality silver. The exterior has been allowed to patinate for 20 years and has taken on the usual dark grey patina typical for sterling silver, but the interior is completely pristine as it has never actually been used...
Exceptional modernist abstract enameled metal plaque mounted on board and framed
Plaque measures 3 1/8" x 6 1/8"
Frame measures 6" x 9"
In very good vintage condition with no chips to enamel
A fine sterling silver sculpture of a Yatch in full sail featuring gold inlay bands on the sail. Titled "Yacth" by Japanese master artist Seki Takehiko, it is in excellent condition the sculpture measures 5.5" high.
The complete presentation including the glass case measures 9" long x 6" deep x 9.5" high.
Original group of four enameled hammered copper panels on the theme of Prometheus by well known Irish sculptor and artist Patrick McElroy (1923-2008). Only one of the four panels is shown in the photo. Please ask for additional photos. This work measure 40" square in its original frame (bears the label of the Ritchie Hendriks Gallery in Dublin)...
This made in USA studio figural hand hammered hand wrought stylized sterling silver owl pendant has two faceted blue green sapphire eyes! The rare blue eyed owl here. The beak has a padparadscha color sapphire and signed Mimi Dee - Handmade - Sterling Silver. All gems are genuine.
Some of my patrons place my hammered metal work in shadow boxes...
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Silver Object " mid 1970s sterling silver clad ?unsigned. this is the original to a cast silver piece that is identical also unsigned we have included images of the clay piece as well as the silver piece for reference this listing is for the silver piece only , base not included. Size l nearly 3.5" by 2.25" high. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed except for a few pieces like this one...
Alexander Ney Russian American contemporary sculptor "Silver Mask" sterling silver clad mask in an African style 2 holes at sides for wearing or mounting , This was most likely made as a pendant signed N2 size 2.5" by 1.75" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way. Developing several individualistic styles in modern art, he is most famous for his unique work in terra cotta sculpture, involving heavily perforated surfaces and intriguing forms...
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "sterling silver Bee Pendant" sterling silver clad? cast pendant or object with 2 top holes for wearing or mounting , This was most likely made as a pendant signed N3 size nearly 3.75" by 2.25" incised bee on a leaf this was also sculpted in brown clay listed in a separate lot image included for reference only. This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces ...
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor "Silver standing Nude" early 1970s figure cast sterling silver clad female figure in an modern style. 1 hole at base for mounting , this piece is unsigned but we have listed and an image included in this listing showing the same figure in brown clay that is signed N3 size 3.75" by 1.25" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...
Alexander Ney Russian American sculptor " Small Silver standing Nude"early 1970s figure cast sterling silver clad female figure in an modern style. 1 hole at top for mounting , this piece is unsigned and we have listed an image included in this listing showing the same figure in brown clay that is also unsigned this piece is for reference only size 3.25" by just under 1" . This is from a very rare group of early miniature pieces most all were initialed in this way...
Signed studio original hand hammered brass bold kinetic ethnographic like pendant necklace sculpture with four major segments which include an added bold carved carnelian ear of corn dangle.
Looks equally well in a shadow box on your wall, window hanging art piece or around your neck...
A large organic wall sculpture by Curtis Jere with a brown and black mottled finish and brass spheres. Very three dimensional. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.
Measures 42" at the longest and 25" across. Signed © Jere 2000 once on both the front and back. In fine condition. Weighs about 8lbs.
Interesting example.
Stunning tall pair of Japanese rabbits with a rich bronze patina over metal. Very heavy, they have the weight of solid bronze and the underlying metal may possibly be white bronze. A terrific decorator item, they are in very good condition with only minor abrasions underneath. Standing rabbit measures 9.75 inches high and 9" long. Reclining rabbit measures 9.5" at ear tip and 11" long. Dates 2nd half 20th C
DESCRIPTION: An appealing welded iron sculpture of a long-horned bull, crafted of found objects including washer eyes, belt buckle hooves and an old wooden door knob. Artist signed on the base; good condition. DIMENSIONS: 29" high x 25" wide x 6" deep. W-FIG36 $640
A handsome and striking metal wall sculpture created from stainless steel and a uniquely patinated copper inset central portion, 24" by 24" by 2" overall, from the ARC Series, by noted American gallery artist JEFFREY JON GLUCK. The patinated portion gives the impression of the complex natural surface of a granite countertop or other polished surface with porphyry inclusions. There is a label on the reverse with the title "Arc Series #6", and the artist signed his linked initials with the burnis...
A soldered metal figural group sculpture apparently depicting a military charge in modern context. By Outsider/Brutalist Artist Franklin E. Wurster. Signed "Frank Wurster" and titled "The Race". Fair/Good condition with one figure having come undone at the soldered joints. Can be resoldered but we'll leave that project to the purchaser. Length of the supporting plinth, 15 inches. Height including plinth, about 11 1/2 inches.
Vintage Austrian or continental Silvered or chromed Bronze Water Carrier After Alonzo Dominique but this image with only one water pot. The sculpture is cold painted red green and gold enamel similar to Austrian bronze. Period unknown . Size h 18" by 7" weight 11.5 pounds unsigned.
METAL WALL BAMBOO
Hanging aluminum wall ornament of auspicious red bamboo. Late 20th century, Japan. In used condition as is. approx. 50.5 x 37 x 0.5cm (19.88 x 14.56 x 0.19in).
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Very Rare German Baroque 16th-17th c Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby and Enameled Metal Figure. The figure made of what appears to be mixed metal and gilding his belt set with uncut diamonds with heavy inclusions as well as ruby buttons the body mother of pearl and baroque pearl. the figure is gilt and clear colored and opaque enamel with losses. The figure is mounted on a drum base the under side shows a copper screw that seems to be a much later replacement . This figure is similar yet lesser quali...
Southeast Asian Bronze Head Sculpture, might be Khmer, circa 17th/18th Century, measuring 9 1/2 inches, with base measuring 14 inches
Sheridan’s Ride Bronze Sculpture …… SHERIDAN'S RIDE. During the Shenandoah campaign of 1864, Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early attacked Union Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's army at dawn on 19 October along Cedar Creek, near Strasburg, Virginia, throwing two Union corps into panic. Sheridan, returning from Washington, D.C., had stopped at Winchester on the night of the eighteenth. Awakened the next morning by the distant sound of artillery, he left for the front and soon encountered his routed com...
A Southern India Chola style Bronze Sculpture of a Goddess Or diety measuring 11 in. Height by 4 inch width
An intriguing Bronze by the Italian sculpture Tommaso Campajola interestingly titled measuring 16 inch height and 12 inch diameter base which is black sculpted marble.
Born in Naples Italy in 1855, there is not much on the artist but he worked in his lifetime in Europe on several commissions. This work was done after a barmaid that was known all of Naples for her loving care to customers at the Gambrinus Cafe. This work dates to about 1880 and is signed
A beautiful bronze Thailand walking Buddha, nineteenth century Bangkok period
Jean-Baptiste-Maximilien Delafontaine 1750-1820 Paris Foundary bronze sculpture of the God Of Wine, Bacchus measuring 36” in height and 13” depth, 16” width. The work is signed
A unique Bronze presentation plaque of President Ulysses S. Grant with his four stars that are actually fully removable for mounting. Measuring about 20 inches by 18 inches
Italian Artist ArtistLuigi Avolio Sculpture of Neptune In .800 Fine Solid Silver highly detailed, and heavy in weight measuring 11.25” in height sitting on an onyx base that measures 3”x 4.5”
The Avolio family was famous for sculpture in bronze and silver metals. Eugenio Avolio 1879-1929 was know for his large commissions and his son, Luigi has carried on the tradition of his father.
A beautifully patina Thailand Kingdom Early Twentieth Century Bronze Sculpture 8 in Berlin Estate
West African Congo Pair Of Carved As Figures Wood Bells Decorated with Seed beads circa early Twentieth Century
A beautiful French bronze sculpture of two putti playing circa 1900 measuring 9 inches in height 5 inch wide (Quillen)
A Bronze Indian Sculpture of Vishnu circa 1800 measuring 12” height (Quillen)
MILTON HEBALD 1917-2015, BRONZE SCULPTURE “THE MOTHER & CHILD” ,measures 65” x 20” x 12” and sits on a revolving Granite base
(From Wikipedia)Milton Elting Hebald (May 24, 1917 – January 5, 2015) was a sculptor who specialized in figurative bronze works. Twenty-three of his works are displayed in public in New York City, including the statues of Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest in front of the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park.His major work is a 220-foot (67 m), 12-piece "...
A rare and magnificent imperial form Southeast Asian incense burner in the form of a Lion. Made of low grade silver the piece has compartments for incense and place to keep the extra incense. Measuring 17” height, 17” wide, and about 7” depth. Probably 1930s
The Iranian artist Abrishami Hessami created this modern bronze sculpture of a couple in a romantic embrace that evokes love and passion. This abstract sculpture is enhanced with a brilliant gold color patina and positioned on a black marble circular base.
Signed: Hessam with Copyright
Edition: 97/145
Age: Early 21st Century
Size: 22” x 7” x 11” Dia. base
Condition: Excellent Condition
Weight: 45 Lbs.
Richard MacDonald (American b. 1946) "Sisters" Limited Edition Bronze Depicting a finely detailed gymnast sisters dancing. Measures approx. - 20 1/2" high x 19" wide x 12 1/2" deep. Total height with marble base - 23" high. Dated 1994. Richard MacDonald is considered by many to be the world’s preeminent living figurative sculptor. A leading advocate of the neo-figurative movement. Engraved Signature: Richard Mc Donald 1994, Artist Proof.
Age: Circa 1994
Size: 20 1/2" high x 19" wide x ...
18th century Bronze Indian Dancing figure standing 6” tall on a custom plinth
A circa 1850-1880s Indian Bronze of Ganesha done from an earlier casting. More info coming soon
Metal bust of a cat with glass eyes, gray color metal with remnants of silver, mounted on a round green marble pedestal, bust has written information on back, but is only partial and not legible.
Measures 5 1/2" high and pedestal base is 3 3/8" in diameter.
Very fierce yet charming cat, very well sculpted with intense glass eyes, he is a wonderful desk companion.
The head is hollow and something rattles about when shaken.
Condition is good, he may have been silver plated at sometime, as ther...
Eye-catching patinated bronze swan statue on a black marble base.. This curvilinear design is reminiscent of the Art Deco period. The edges of the marble base are beveled and the corners are rounded; it all feels very smooth. Unsigned, there was green felt on the bottom that was removed, but enough remains that it will protect a wood surface from scratching. In excellent condition, it measures 16.12ʺ long × 4.12ʺ deep × 11.75ʺ high.
A fine Circa 1840s sculpture of Maximilien Robespierre 1758-1894 measuring 8” in height. Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (French: [maksimiljɛ̃ ʁɔbɛspjɛʁ]; 6 May 1758 – 9 Thermidor, Year II [28 July 1794]) was a French lawyer and statesman who became one of the most widely known, influential, and controversial figures of the French Revolution.
As a member of the Estates-General, the Constituent Assembly, and the Jacobin Club, he campaigned for the right to vote of ...
BRONZE ROUNDEL OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY ARTIST LEO NOCK 1873-1949
Measuring 6.75 inches in diameter. Signed and dated 1914
Metal sculpture by Swedish artist Puck Stocklassa (1922-2014)) of two figures on a horse, figures with matte black surface on rectangular wood stand with artist information on bottom.
Measures 9" wide, 9 5/8" high, and 3" deep, these measurements include the stand. The figure alone is roughly 8 3/4" wide, 7 1/2" high and 2 1/8" deep.
The metal appears to be copper, as it shows through in some small areas where the black surface is worn. The copper may be only a layer over some other substanc...
A very fine 19 century Italian bronze of Aurora, an art nouveau style. Signed lower right.
Contemporary organic suspended woven wire sculpture.
Period:2000-2021
Dimensions: 82" high x 18" wide
For more than ten years, Ulrikk Dufossé has been experimenting abstract sculptures in galvanized wire, mainly exhibited suspended like mobiles. In the tradition of the Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa who taught her technique for many years, Ulrikk first worked on drawing, a personal writing inspired by the female body, before devoting himself to the realization of...
A fine bronze oval plaque of George Washington as general done most likely for the sesquicentennial of 1882.
John Whitehead sculpture: "Cubiexistentialism". Mirror polished stainless steel. 29" x 10.5" x 10.5"
Artist's description: Inspired by David Smith's "Cubi" series, this sculpture juxtaposes cubes and 90 degree-angled square tubes to exhibit vertical flowing patterns, shapes, and spaces with asymmetric balance. The vertical arrangement gives the sculpture a flow of angles and spaces that exhibit harmony, balance, and radiance.
About the artist: John Whitehead was born in Demer...
John Whitehead sculpture: "Interlocking Synergy". Mirror polished stainless steel. 30" x 13.5 x 13.5
Artist's description: This sculpture features several geometric patterns found in Whitehead's "Cubexistentialism". Ninety degree-angled square tubes are combined to form a unique vertical arrangement of patterns, spaces and shadow lines. The sculpture exhibits the rich bluish gray tonality and luster inherent in polished stainless steel.
About the artist: John Whitehead was bo...
While this is SOLD, please consider: sterling silver sculpture titled "Butterflies are Free" #110592 to be found at www.mimideeartwear.com. This "Pearls of Wisdom" was proudly handwrought in a USA studio by and is signed in script with the metal maker's mark: Mimi Dee & sterling.
This sculpture's weight: 1/2 Lb. + of 925 silver & 360+ semi-precious gems & pearls! Including amethyst, peridot & opals.
Stands: 18" X 6". Base consists of the shape of the maker's hand, > 300 genuine pe...
Japanese copper 10-pronged antler shaped meadate from a kabuto (samurai helmet). On custom stand.
Heisei Period
Dimensions: 9" total height (6 1/4" high meadate only)
Southeast Asian Siam Thailand Figure in Bronze circa 1900
A beautiful patinated bronze sculpture measuring 20” wonderful piece at an attractive price
A beautiful and very rare work in abstract style of a Bull or Ox in Patinated Bronze mounted on a matching bronze base measuring 24” in length,base measuring approximately 16“ x 6 3/4“, 11 inches in height
Itzik Benshalom, the man and the artist, is larger than life, an artistic Israeli with a remarkably gentle disposition. Born in Hadera, Israel, in 1945, Benshalom has had no formal art training, but has worked closely with many artists since 1967 when he set up a foundry specializing ...
A Magnificent Handmade Copper and zinc Metal weathervane made into the shape of a galloping horse by Harris & Company, Boston. Mounted on a custom wooden plinth The weathervane measuring 19 inch in height by 32 inches in length. The stand measures H: 3”, L; 33”, D; 8”
This is the famous bronze plaque of President Lincoln that President Teddy Roosevelt saw in the studio of Brenner, and later commissioned the one cent piece for the Lincoln birth centennial in 1909. Measuring about 9.5” x 7”….Brenner is probably best known for his enduring Lincoln coin design, the obverse of which is the longest-running design in United States Mint history, and perhaps the most reproduced piece of art in world history. Brenner's design had been picked by President Theodore...
A Massive French Bronze Sculpture Of Sagittarius Zodiac Symbol 20th Century measuring 29” x 24”
LIEBERICH, Nikolai, (Russian, 1828-1883): Standing Bear in Landscape, Bronze, Incised plaque reads "Standing Bear (Killed by Emperor Alexander II near the Village of Lisino in 1865)", signed, 24” x 16”. Colonel Nikolai Lieberich (1828-1883) was one of the first Russian artists to make the move from rigid academism to naturalism in sculpture. His works offer a glimpse into the lives of distinctive national types, including officers, hunters and peasants, as well as faithful an...