Prehispanic Valdivia Style Venus Figure

20th century A.D. A ceramic figurative sculpture representing a naked female figure, modelled in the round with her arms and hands held beneath her breasts and coiffured hair styled to the shoulders a

Ecuador Ca. 3500 to 1500 BCE.Each depicting characteristic feminine forms with highly burnished surfaces and hues of brown and red. The shortest figure is intact with attenuated arms held beneath ampl

An exceptional Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This complete Phase VII example is 3-1/4 inches high and depicts a pregnant female with arms wrapped around her belly. Her smoo

Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. These are th oldest knows venus figures from the Americas. She is depicted with her hands to her stomach. She is also perforated through

Pre-columbian Valdivia Figure from Ecuador, ca. 3000-1500 B.C. These are th oldest knows venus figures from the Americas. She is depicted with her hands to her stomach. She is also perforated through

A rare Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This lovely example is 2 in high and depicts a female with arms crossed under her breasts. She has a nicely incised coif falling down h

A lovely Valdivia "Venus" figure from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 BC. This excellent Phase II - III example is 1-7/8" high and depicts a female with arms held under her breasts. Her coif is delicately in

An excellent Valdivia 'Venus' figure from Ecuador, c. 2500 - 1500 BC, beautifully detailed facial features and a coif that are deeply incised. H: 1 5/8 in (4.2 cm). The red slip is highly burnished an

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/8 in high and depicts a female with an intricately incised coif. Super

An exceptional Valdivia bust from Ecuador, ca. 3500 – 1200 BC. This unusually large example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 2-3/4 in high and depicts a female with arms folded under her large breast

An excellent Valdivia head from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1200 BC. This fine example of a Valdivia 'Venus' figure is 1-1/2 in high and depicts a female with a large coif. Nicely burnished red slip, good min

A pair of Valdivia "Venus" figures from Ecuador, ca. 3500 - 1500 AD. The standing one is a 2-1/2 inches high, rare male Phase IV example. The seated one is a Phase III female, 2-1/4 inches high. Both

A Grand Tour style unsigned marble Venus de Milo figure and a Classical style alabaster pedestal with swag and flowers. Dimensions: The statue is approximately 6" wide, 19 1/2" in height. The pedestal

(lot of 10) Pre-Hispanic style decorative items including a painted clay offering figure; Pacific Northwest coast, Haida style male figures and painted totem style pole, largest: 13"l

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 3/8 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

Ancient Pre Columbian Ecuador Valdivia III 2200-2000 BC. Size 3 1/2 inches high. + stand. Terracotta figure Venus herma-phrodite. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acqui

Figure of Venus with harp standing atop Grecian style base. Having excellent wear to the surface with traces of moss. No breaks, cracks or repairs. Good condition throughout. H 71 1/2" Collection of D

Each cast as a reclining figure of Venus or Vulcan amid scrolling foliage. Height 19 inches (48.3), width 21 inches. (53.4cm), depth 16 3/4 inches (42.7 cm).

dated 1873; classical relief of three figures in interior, signed and dated, "Brunon 1873," framed, frame-15 1/2 in. H., 21 1/2 in. W.

Continental Rococo style .800 silver centerpiece or serving bowl having a deep oval boat-shaped body with figures of Venus and Cupid perched on one side. Rim decorated with C-scrolls, widely flared at

Royal Vienna Style Hand Painted Covered Stein, 19th c., the gilt enameled side with a reserve of the "Toilette de Venus," the lid with a reserve of a putto and a maiden, the lid interior with figures

A pair of fine Valdivia 'Venus' heads from Ecuador, ca. 3000 - 1200 BC. They are 1-1/2 in high and depict two of the well-documented styles. Both are beautifully detailed and individually mounted. Ex

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 3500 BCE. A striking pottery figure with thin slits for eyes and mouth, an enormous coiffure/headdress, and a highly stylized body with elongated legs, n

carved stone figure on plinth with figural design, in headdress and robes with halo behind head, 41 x 13-1/2 x 5 in. Provenance: Private Collection, New York