Aged Lioness Antique Sculpture in Terracotta

A beautiful late 19th century French terracotta sculpture of a reclining lady after the antique, possibly the Greek Muse, Erato. Titled Le Réve D’Amour – translating to ‘the dream of love’ – this antique sculpture is elegantly carved, depicting a partially nude female reclining on a bed of wheat and foliage. The depiction of the lyre and quiver of arrows to the front is suggestive of Erato, one of the 9 Muses...

This 19th century pair of antique Greek terracotta antefix ornaments would have once decorated a tiled roof. Also known as ‘akrokeramo’, antefix such as these were often used by the ...

An antique bronzed terracotta bust of Dante. In Renaissance style and a desirable scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piece for any period property, particularly for those looking to appreciate Italian history. At over 140 years old, the bronzed terracotta gives this bust a characterful time worn look accompanied by its integral socle. The bust is marked ‘Dan’ to its left shoulder, ’Tes’ on the right, and '727 R’ to the back. Dante Dante, or Dantes as the bust reads, was an Italian writer and very important figure in the Renaissance. Though he died in 1321, Dante’s works have lived on throughout the centuries, his epic poem ‘La Commedia’ (also known as ‘The Divine Comedy’) considered one of the world’s greatest works of literature. It was the first that influenced the Renaissance and the first work with a personal interpretation since the fall of Rome...

An antique bronzed terracotta bust of Apollo, after the antique. In Grand Tour style and a desirable scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piece for any period property, ...

This large scale antique armillary sundial on a terracotta pedestal is a Blanchard original, stamped at the base with a maker’s mark. The co...

A reclaimed model sculpture of a bird of prey perched on a hand. At twice life size scale, this mid 20th century sculpture is an impressive decorati...

French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Michael, France, 1930s. Lioness. Measures: Width 20.5"(52cm), height 7"(18cm), depth 5.5"(14cm). Signed "Michael" on the base (see photo) and ...

Absolutely Beautiful Sculpture by L Livi a French Artist The Statue is named Dancing Cupids In Terracotta with nice Patina French Origin Beautiful Carved Details Uniqu...

1960s French abstract terracotta space-age futuristic sculpture in the form of a volcanic rock. An unusual volcanic, lunar rock or coral designed...

Art Deco figure, walking tiger, circa 1900, ceramic, bronzed surface, monogrammed EJM in a circle, on a naturalistic pedestal.

Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris. Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...

A lovely Italian antique Art Deco carved alabaster sculpture of a pair of lionesses, circa 1870 in date. Superbly sculptured in grey veined white alabaster depicting a pair lionesse...