1 OUT OF AFRICA
French sculptor and designer Michel Contessa re-rendered an African sculpture from the 1950s in plaster (3′ diam.); when seen in profile, faces emerge on both sides. $5,800, 917-453-1626, bernsfryltd.com.
2 Horse sense
Many a French village in the late-19th and early-20th centuries featured zinc horse heads like this circa-1890 example (24″ h. x 10″ w. x 20″ d.), which indicated a purveyor of horse meat, a staple in France. $1,900, Laurin Copen Antiques, 1703 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-2802, laurincopenantiques.com.
3 BEAUTY AND THE BUST
This lovely terra-cotta female bust (14½” h. x 15″ w. x 8″ d.) was modeled in France in the mid- to late-19th century. Traces of its original stain are still evident. $1,800, Donna Parker Habitat, 710 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-726-9311, dphabitat@yahoo.com.
4 LIKE A PRAYER
In the 14th century, many a Burmese pilgrim paid homage to this striking carved stone Buddha head (19″ h. x 9″ w. x 7½” d.), which is mounted and secured on a plinth. $5,400, 631-329-3553, apsarainterior.com.
5 WIRY FRAMES
In the 1950s, after retiring from a career designing windows for Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., and other stores, Karl Schwartz produced wire sculptures, including this pair depicting George and Martha Washington (32″ h. x 18″ w. x 12″ d.). Each is self-supporting and can also be easily wall mounted. $1,250 for the pair, 215-297-5221, bridgehamptonantiques.com.
