French Figural Bronze Wall Brackets

A duo of musically inclined putti plays a horn and cymbals in this rare and attractive pair of French wall brackets. The patinated bronze putti ...

This exceptional blue and white jasperware plaque by Wedgwood & Bentley depicts Genevan writer, philosopher and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Some of Wedgwood's most meticulous wor...

This extraordinary and monumental cast-iron sculpture was likely specially commissioned to the Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for an important public or private collection. Designed by celebrated Parisian sculptor Mathurin Moreau, the striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in classical robes with an amphora gracefully held aloft in one hand. The work displays a remarkable level of detail considering its iron casting, including a wreath of laurel leaves atop the woman's head and a stunning necklace adorning her neck. Due to its large size and subject matter, the remarkable work would most probably have been exhibited in a public or private fountain, garden, estate or hotel. French cast-iron sculptures such as this one were historically preferred over bronze for outdoor decorations...

The epitome of Russian craftsmanship, this majestic and incredibly rare pair of candelabra would have been fit for the Czar. These superb Louis XVI style figural bronze candelabra were created in the Neoclassical taste that permeated Russia during the late 18th century. The chiselled gilt bronze work is in a class all its own – a trademark of only the most exceptional Russian ormolu craftsmen. Elegant patinated bronze nudes hold aloft delicate gilt bronze branches accentuated by gilt chains. Elevated atop classical columns crafted of polished gray marble, these lights perfectly express the outstanding grace and luxurious artistry of Russian decorative art. In France during the late 18th century, Neoclassicism emerged as the most popular style after the exuberance of Rococo during the reign of Louis XV. The emphasis was on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. Slenderness of proportion was stressed in furniture and decorating, and these patterns extended to other areas of the arts. French design taste has historically spread and influenced styles throughout Europe, and Russia in particular has a long history of adopting foreign stylistic trends considered to be the epitome of grand taste. Catherine the Great and her grandson Alexander I...

Measuring over 3 feet in height, this opulent and monumentally-sized pair of seven-light, silver-over-bronze sconces was designed by the noted French sculptor Gustave Joseph Chéret. ...

This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of this decorative era. Expertly crafted of doré bronze and white marble, these light...

Italian Florentine style giltwood carved wood wall bracket.

James Mont Design cinnabar lacquered wall bracket, removed from a private residence designed by James Mont at 370 East 76th Street, New York, NY circa...

19th century pair of massive stylized French "Incas" plaster wall brackets from Bordeaux.

This elegant shelf features a decorated wall bracket, beautiful iron work of running horse. With hanging hooks, very practical for use to all horse lovers.  

This elegant shelf hand Crafted and features a decorated wall bracket, beautiful iron work of horses heads, horseshoes posted on solid wood back. The shelf is in very good condition.  

Carved wall panel with integrated shelf bracket, early 19th century. There is a plentitude of possibilities, as a standalone object leaning against a wall or upright fixed on the wa...