Émile Louis Picault

Antique French Burnished Bronze figurative Sculpture of a Gallic Warrior

Late 19th Century

This contemporary bronze sculpture of rhinoceros head faithfully reproduces – in almost real size - one of the largest mammals in the world. Proud and mighty, this rhino trophy head ...

This contemporary plaster sculpture of a ram’s head is inspired by the art of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece with a reference to Neoclassicism and Neoclassical period old masters, when the discoveries of archaeological sites became the focal point in art history between the 18th and 19th century. The artist is able to attribute incredible details to this work of art featuring a majestic appearance due to its large curling ridged horns. This animal figurative work of art is sculpted on the round, the artist took inspiration both from his imagination and archaic reminiscences. He modeled the inert chalk creating an animal with very real facial expression and incredible realistic features with intricate detailed head. This sculpture is the plaster cast hand modeled by the artist that served him as a reference model to create a bronze sculpture with the lost wax technique, also the bronze version is on sale on my page. So it represents the first phase of a fascinating and long process of creating sculptural art, a studio piece made as a maquette before a bronze version was cast. The present aries' head sculpture has been painted to simulate the green patina that archaeological metal sculptures take over the centuries. Two green patina sculptures...

This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details. This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...

This French early 20th Century folding screen is made up of four canvases entirely painted with textured tempera featuring a marine l...

This Italian 19th century oil on alabastrer painting depicts an opulent interior in full ancient neoclassical Pompeian style with people festing. The figurative inner scene is painted on a rectangular alabaster slab and housed in a wonderful giltbronze frame resting on casted arrow feet. This is a single section of a bigger surtout de table. You can now use it as a decorative centrepiece on a table or on a console or turn it into a wall decoration. We can provide framing options in this case. The characters enjoy a rich banquet in an elaborate interior, the room renderings...

This very fine quality 19th century oil on canvas in dark brown wood frame with gold leaves details throughout is signed by Joseph Brunner (Vienna 1826-...

"Goldfish III" is a captivating sculpture crafted by the esteemed artist Andrzej Szymczyk. This original wildlife tabletop sculpture offers a unique interpretation of the iconic gold...

Bronze , Limited edition of 12 Delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean with "Murene" by the talented artist Andrzej Szymczyk, a captivating bronze sculpture that brings the hidden world of the Moray eel to life in stunning detail. This original wildlife sculpture invites you to witness the untamed beauty of the sea, captured with remarkable artistry and precision. With its abstract style, "Murene" offers a fresh perspective on nature, allowing viewers to experience the thrill of discovery with each glance. At the heart of the sculpture, a Moray eel emerges from the depths, its sinuous body weaving among the coral formations. With its head boldly protruding from the intricate reef, the eel exudes an air of curiosity and intrigue, its piercing eyes surveying the surrounding waters with keen intelligence. The artist's masterful use of bronze brings out the eel's distinctive features, from its sleek form to the intricate details of its skin and scales. Against a backdrop of tranquil blue, "Murene" commands attention with its dynamic composition and lifelike presence. With the artist's signature proudly displayed, "Murene" stands as a testament to the skill and passion poured into its creation. It is a true collector's piece, ready to inspire wonder and admiration for generations to come. For those eager to bring the magic of the ocean into their homes, "Murene" is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea, both in-person and online. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary sculpture and embark on a journey into the depths of imagination. "Murene, Moray eel often seen with its head among coral formation waiting to ambush prey. It has two unique set of jaws. One powerful set of jaws with razor sharp teeth that catches the prey and smaller inside jaws that comes out from the throat and pulls the pray back inside, just like in "Alien" movie. Murene has very good sense of smell and is able to get into narrow tunnels in the coral formations. It partners-up with Coral Grouper...

Bronze , Limited edition of 12 Step into the underwater realm with "Bontana" by the talented Andrzej Szymczyk, a captivating bronze sculpture that celebrates the mystique of wildlif...

BOLLEL. Child and conch shell. Original multiple bronze sculpture

Francesco Messina (Linguaglossa 1900 – Milan 1995), Fisherman (1930) Bronze sculpture measuring 131 x 52 x 65 cm, signed and dated 1930 on the base. Francesco Messina’s Fisherman w...

ALFRED STEVENS (1817-1875) Judith Bronze 22 cm., 8 ¾ in. high Provenance: Handley-Read Collection; Fine Art Society, London, 1979; Collection of Peter Rose and Albert Gallichan. ...