Large Antique Bronze Hunting Dog Statue, C. Masson

Based off the original marble sculpture housed in the Louvre and entitled La Melodie, this large bronze statue of a woman holding a five-strin...

Hand-carved from Italian limestone, circa 1890, this beautiful Neoclassical statue is a unique interpretation of the famous Diana of Versailles statue (the 1st or 2nd-century marble,...

This 64 inch high antique statue of a Bishop dates to circa 1650 and is German in origin. Starting in the 15th and 16th centuries, there was a large demand for ecclesiastical carvings throughout central and western Europe. Large statues were commissioned for churches and smaller items were for private use. This bishop statue...

The entrance to the castle of the famed Château de Chantilly is flanked by two colossal statues of hunting dogs, both commissioned by Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale, and completed b...

This carved giltwood eagle statue is portrayed with outstretched wings and legs pulled up as though just landing upon something. There is a wooden peg on ...

Cast during the early 1900s in France, this captivating bronze statue boasts a rich patina with a mesmerizing blend of turquoise, gold, and gray patina, giving it a unique and timele...

Beautiful 20th century Art Deco Period Bronze "Hunting Dogs" by Clovis Masson (1838 – 1913, France),circa 1930, France This Signed Sculpture by the French Artist Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913), is a spirited depiction of two hunting Dogs. The 'Hunting Dogs' is in moulded Bronze and depicts a Pointer and an Irish Setter set on a rectangular Marble Base. Extraordinary details of the dog's expression and coats showcase the high quality of this bronze. The bronze and marble present in very fine condition with superb patination. Very Heavy. No damage. Masson was a pupil of the famous French animal bronzier, Antoine-Louis Barye. He exhibited in the Paris Salon (Salon des Beaux Arts) in 1867 – 1881. More than 50 pieces of sculpture were exhibited by Masson thru 1909. Examples of his sculptures can be found in the Municipal Museum in Nimes. In early 1907, King Chulalongkorn of Thailand, known as Rama V, decided to erect a monument to his glory on a vast empty esplanade on which the parliament would soon stand (not to be completed until 1915). Rama V sailed for Europe in 1907. Chulalongkorn had the idea early on to erect an equestrian statue. His visit to the Palace of Versailles in the spring of 1907 finally convinced him. Like that of Louis XIV, whose statue is in the main courtyard of the castle, Rama V would also leave his mark in Bangkok with his equestrian statue. Therefore, it is in France that Rama V has the statue of him made. In mid-June 1907, the Thai king...

Captivating late 19th-century bronze sculpture crafted by the skilled hands of Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1917), depicting a charming scene of a dog engaged in playful interaction wi...

Bronze lion on a white rock - on top of the world like the Lion King. A stunning animal sculpture by Clovis Edmond Masson, a French artist known for animal sculptures ( 1838 - 1913 ) Very detailled gilt bronze lion animal on a white bisquit - porcelain rock. Signed and marked. below his back paw. Impressive piece to place in your interior. Lion sculpture - bronze lion sculpture - French lion sculpture...

The antique spelter sculpture was created in France, circa 1870. Set on a rectangular variegated base, the work features an Irish setter poin...

Animal Bronze Greyhound hunting dog in the process of scratching, 14 cm high by 20 cm long and 78 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Bronze Artist: Pierre-Jules Mene (18...

Large Statue in patinated spelter. Hunting dog holding a pheasant, signed Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894). 31 cm high x 37 cm width. Jules Moigniez was a 19th-century French animal scul...