Jef Lambeaux Figurative Sculptures

Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter. This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table. Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...

Vintage Tibetan bronze figural bust of the Buddha with a natural green patina, resting on an oval polished brass plinth.

After the Classical originals, these busts, in the form of herms (the bases are square) are stamped with the round “Collas“ seal, indicating that the reductions from the original siz...

Large sculpture in bronze of two Olympian wrestlers signed on the base Jef Lambeaux, a Belgian sculptor, born in Antwerp. Studied at the academy of fine arts in Antwerp. He showed a ...

Fine patinated bronze bust of a Roman or Greek nobleman. Stock number: SC164.

A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...

A fine unusual Art Nouveau two tone gilt and patinated bronze bust of a young lady rising from the center of a tulip flower with fine detail, raised on a breche griotte circular marb...

A Large and Rare Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after Houdon by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Very nice quality green patinated bronze bust of President...

A figurative bronze sculpture by J. Lambeux from turn of the century, Belgium. A man and a woman whirl in a dynamic, mobile gesture. A rich and evocative finish, the bronze is so dar...

The bust depicts Napoleon having a firm expression or a determined commander, wearing his bicorne hat, an eagle spreading its wings below him. Renzo Colombo (Italian 1856-1885), stu...

On a gilt bronze base. The monarch wearing a diadem with strongly sculpted features.

An exquisite French multi-patinated orientalist bronze bust of Saida, by Zacharie Rimbez, late 19th century. Signed 'Z. Rimbez' (on the left shoulder) Measures: 22" high x 13" ...