The Vitruvian man (ca. 1490) Da Vinci tended to compensate for his lack of an education in the classical sense with an excess of empirical studies. The most famous of these is the Vitruvian Man so called because it is based on a description of the ideal human proportions by Roman architect Vitruvius (around 85-20 BC)….
The Vitruvius Man (ca. 1490) As an autodidact, da Vinci tended to compensate for his lack of classical education with an excess of empirical studies. The best known of these is the Vitruvius Man, so called because it is based on a description of ideal human proportions by the Roman architect Vitruvius (± 85-20 BC)….
The Vitruvius Man (ca. 1490) As an autodidact, da Vinci tended to compensate for his lack of classical education with an excess of empirical studies. The best known of these is the Vitruvius Man, so called because it is based on a description of ideal human proportions by the Roman architect Vitruvius (± 85-20 BC)….
Set of 2 mugs. 1x inside black and 1x inside white. Jameson & Tailor mug. Porcelain and hand-colored. Pleasant to drink tea and a pleasure to watch. Special objects that have been carefully designed down to the smallest detail. Ceramics fired in a traditional way and dishwasher safe. This indicates how good the quality is….
Jameson & Tailor mug. Porcelain and hand-colored. Pleasant to drink tea and a pleasure to watch. Special objects that have been carefully designed down to the smallest detail. Ceramics fired in a traditional way and dishwasher safe. This indicates how good the quality is. An original gift for yourself or for friends and family. Contents…
Jameson & Tailor mug. Porcelain and hand-colored. Pleasant to drink tea and a pleasure to watch. Special objects that have been carefully designed down to the smallest detail. Ceramics fired in a traditional way and dishwasher safe. This indicates how good the quality is. An original gift for yourself or for friends and family. Contents…
The Lovers (Les Amants) (1928) Although their faces are covered by a veil, the lovers kiss passionately. The strangeness this creates is typical of Magritte’s work. Behind the visible – the kiss – hides the invisible – the emotion expressed by the face behind the veil. Height 10 cm.
(early 17th century) Chinese decorative arts flourished towards the end of the Ming Dynasty in particular. The wonderful stylisation of this carp is a perfect example. The word for fish, yu, sounds like the word for riches and abundance, and fish are therefore widely depicted in this context. Moreover, in Chinese culture carp are associated…
Behind the ornamental facade lies pure, almost esoteric happiness, a classic prayer in a sea of flowers. The lovers seem to be detached from this world in a manner typical of the Art Nouveau style. An impression that is further enhanced by the use of gold tones and gold leaf. Height 10 cm. Packaged in…
Like The Thinker, The Kiss is also derived from the Gate of Hell, Rodin’s opus magnus. It is originally based on the characters Paolo and Francesca from Dante’s Inferno, who are condemned to hell for eternity because they kissed each other after Francesca married Paolo’s brother. The final image of The Kiss gives a different…
Rodin never wanted to say anything about what his Thinker thought, at most about how he thought. “My Thinker thinks not only with his brain, his furrowed brow, his dilated nostrils and pursed lips, but with every muscle in his arms, back and legs. The Thinker sits in the tympanum and surveys hell: he is…
Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736-1783) The idiosyncratic and recalcitrant German sculptor who created his famous series of character heads in Vienna, and later in Bratislava. Height 10 cm. Packaged in a luxurious gift box.
Two worlds – connected by history – united by one goal.
The Journey is the flagship of the Swiss Tour and symbolizes how the Knie Family brought the first elephants to Switzerland in 1920. Traditional silhouette patterns run across all sides of the elephant describing their way from Asia to Switzerland. The Journey is a playful elephant. It’s an elephant that connects not only past and future, but also two opposing worlds that work together to protect the species.
Black is the ultimate colour for anyone who loves sleek and stylish. It looks timeless, elegant and self-assured, and it has the quality of reinforcing a statue’s form: the silhouette comes into its own to the fullest. A black statue works beautifully as a statement against a light wall, but just as well tone-on-tone in a dark, atmospheric interior. In this selection you’ll find black art statues in all kinds of styles and finishes, from deep matte black and anthracite to glossy, dramatic high gloss. Looking for a gift that’s always a hit? Black suits everyone and everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does a black art statue suit every interior?
Yes, black is a unifying colour that works both against a light wall and tone-on-tone in a dark interior. It reinforces the silhouette of the statue and so suits almost any style.
Why does the form come out so well with a black statue?
Black reflects little light and doesn’t distract with colour, so your eye automatically follows the contours. That way the form of the sculpture gets all the attention.
Is a black art statue a good gift?
Absolutely, black is a safe yet stylish choice that suits almost everyone. Order before 12:00 and the gift arrives the next day, and from 75 euros we ship free and insured.