Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Bronze Sculpture by Luis Domenech Vicente

About the Item

A Fine Bronze Sculpture by Luis Domenech y Vicente, c.1904 After the Model He Exhibited at the Salon Des Beaux Arts in Paris That Year Luis Domenech y Vicente, Le Messager de Paix, bronze sculpture, signed lower base, foundry mark/stamp ‘European Bronze Finery’ lower base, mounted on black marble base. The artist exhibited his original at the Salon Des Beaux Arts in 1904 and was awarded an honourable mention as a result. The sculpture clearly caught the eye of the audiences of the time and several founders produced reductions in bronze as a result. This is a highly evocative image of the belle epoque period-a time of unprecedented peace in Europe.  This model is discussed in detail by Harold Berman in his Bronzes, Sculptors and Founders: 1800-1930, v. I on page 170. A bronze of this subject is illustrated in plate 723. Luis Domenech y Vicente Born in Spain in 1873, he studied with Manuel Fuxa in Barcelona before moving to Paris, the centre of the contemporary art world during this period, to further his career. He was one of a number of highly talented and successful Spanish artists working in Paris during this period, nearly all of whom had studied with Fuxa. Domenech y Vicente died young in 1920 but had done more than enough in his brief life to ensure that his artistic legacy would remain. His works are striking and original examples of their kind.
  • Creator:
    Luis Domenech y Vicente 1 (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973022219962
More From This SellerView All
  • Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Son by Atsuyoshi
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880. Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Fine Bronze Bust of ‘Dougie’ by Vivian Mallock
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    A fine bronze bust of ‘Dougie’ by Vivian Mallock depicting the head and smiling face of a Vincentian calypso singer with a dark patination becoming lighter at the end of his dreadloc...
    Category

    Early 2000s English Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Patinated Bronze Group of Two Hounds by Mark Thomas
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    An attractive patinated bronze group of two hounds by Mark Thomas, showing one dog standing with muzzle raised in a howl and the other seated between its le...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Patinated Bronze Borzoi
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    A 19th century patinated bronze borzoi, by W.Gebler, on a rectangular base, foundry mark of Guss, Pirner, Franz and Dresden.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • A bronze portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Rufus Martin, 2023
    Located in Lymington, Hampshire
    A bronze portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Rufus Martin, 2023 This head and shoulders bronze bust is instantly recognizable as Sir Winston Churchill. He is wearing a British Warm greatcoat with epaulettes and has a half-smoked cigar in the left hand resting on his hip. His right hand is raised in his trade mark V-for-Victory salute. Signed ‘Rufus Martin 1/12’. Sir Winston Churchill (1874 –1965) was a British politician, army officer and writer. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, when he led Britain to victory in the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Churchill represented five constituencies during his career as a Member of Parliament. Ideologically an economic liberal and imperialist, for most of his career he was a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955, but from 1904 to 1924 was a member of the Liberal Party. This portrait of Churchill by Rufus Martin is striking for its juxtaposition of this famous historical subject and the free and contemporary choice of presentation. Churchill’s tenure during the Second World War infused the nation with calm and confidence, providing the British people with strong leadership during its darkest hours. Martin succeeds in portraying Churchill’s unshakeable belief in a successful outcome for the Allies through his defiant stance, unwavering gaze and Victory V gesture. Together with the recognizable “Bulldog” facial features and broad shoulders, this bust captures the subject in terms of character as well as being an accurate physical portrait . Rufus Martin trained at Wimbledon College of the Arts, London, though his aptitude for 3D design and sculpture was apparent from a very young age. His mother, a portrait painter, showed him the portrait sculptures of Augusta Savage, Jacob Epstein and Augustine Rodin, which inspired him to create a bust of his late mentor, Michael Howells. He sculpts ‘intriguing individuals, always hoping to capture some element of their past or current struggles and to create something for the good of the community they inhabit and wherever possible for posterity’ – an ambition he has most successfully fulfilled with this powerful portrait. After leaving college in 2017, with first class honours, Martin has won many prestigious prizes including the Tiranti Prize at the FACE, the Signature Art Award, the Chelsea Arts Club show for ‘Amy’, the True Blue Show, the Salmagundi Open Show, New York, Green & Stone Summer Show, the Chelsea Arts Society Summer Show, RBA Rising Stars, the Royal Cambrian Academy Open, the Binny Mathews & Sons joint show, The Next Big Thing and has been published in the Kings House...
    Category

    2010s English Busts

    Materials

    Bronze

You May Also Like
  • Bronze Sculpture by Jorge Luis Cuevas (Mexico 1922) Dated, Signed & Numbered
    By Jorge Luis Cuevas
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    Introducing an exquisite Bronze Sculpture by renowned Mexican artist, Jorge Luis Cuevas, hailing from Mexico in 1922. This remarkable piece showcases the artist's unique style and mastery of sculpting, making it a true collector's treasure. This limited edition sculpture, signed and numbered 7/10, is an embodiment of artistic brilliance and cultural significance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this captivating statue captures a woman sitting atop a sleek black base, draped elegantly in a traditional Mexican Shawl. The woman has hear head looking up while covering the rest of her body with the shawl adding a mysterious allure to herself and evoking a sense of introspection and profound emotions. A testament to fine craftsmanship and artistic expression, this exceptional sculpture is an exquisite addition to any discerning collector's furniture ensemble. Measurements: 15.25 inches high x 9.75 inches wide x 9.75 inches deep. Condition: Good condition. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1922, Mexican bronze...
    Category

    Vintage 1980s North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Marble, Bronze

  • 1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Lui Lei Him Her
    Located in Brescia, IT
    This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni. It is a multiple of 1000 pieces numbered and signed by the author. The title is "Lui Lei" translate ...
    Category

    Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Jose Luis Sanchez Solid Bronze Sculpture Spain 1970 Signed
    By Jose Luis Sanchez
    Located in Paris, FR
    José Luis Sanchez (Spain, 1926-2018). José Luis Sanchez, a signed and numbered 383 sculpture. Fantastic abstract Brutalist shaped sculpture made and designed by Jose Luis Sanchez, ...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Stone, Brass, Bronze

  • Bronze Sculpture by Jose Luis Sanchez on Plexiglass Stand Spain 1970 Signed
    By Jose Luis Sanchez
    Located in Paris, FR
    José Luis Sanchez (Spain, 1926-2018). José Luis Sanchez, a signed and numbered 640/1000 sculpture. Fantastic abstract Brutalist shaped sculpture made and designed by Jose Luis Sanche...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Contemporary Art Lighting Sculpture - Metafore Lui & Lei by Marco Lodola
    By Mirabili
    Located in Pistoia, IT
    Light sculpture Made of perpex, mirror, neon and hand-applied films "The intervention of an artist, citizen of the world, like Marco Lodola has created a climate of high cultural as ...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Mirror, Plexiglass

  • Jose Luis Martinez Gomez 1960's Limestone Sculpture
    Located in Phoenix, AZ
    Striking, stylized carved head in white stone mounted to a wood block on an iron pole by Jose Luis Martinez Gomez (signed).
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Limestone

Recently Viewed

View All