Jules Moigniez

Mountain Goat

c. 1870

Carl Kauba "Study Aim" c. 1920 Bronze with Brown Patina Signed approx. 9.5 x 10 x 4 This Austrian sculptor was born in Vienna in 1865. His teachers were Karl Waschmann (1848-1905), known for his ivory sculptures and portrait plaquettes of contemporary celebrities, and Stefan Schwartz (1851-1924), who exhibited in Paris, including the Exposition Universelle of 1900 where he won a gold medal. Kauba's intricate bronzes, imported to the United States between 1895 and 1912, were cast at the Roman Bronze Works. Kauba was part of the nineteenth-century tradition of polychrome bronze sculpture. There were several types of patinas on a single statue: he could render the color of buckskin, variously tinted shirts, blankets, feathers, as well as beaded moccasins. Reportedly, Kauba came to America around 1886. Inspired by the Western tales of German author Karl May, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown...

Carl Kauba "Going into Battle" c. 1920s Bronze with Brown Patina Signed approx 10 x 10 x 4 (including wooden base) This Austrian sculptor was born in Vienna in 1865. His teachers were Karl Waschmann (1848-1905), known for his ivory sculptures and portrait plaquettes of contemporary celebrities, and Stefan Schwartz (1851-1924), who exhibited in Paris, including the Exposition Universelle of 1900 where he won a gold medal. Kauba's intricate bronzes, imported to the United States between 1895 and 1912, were cast at the Roman Bronze Works. Kauba was part of the nineteenth-century tradition of polychrome bronze sculpture. There were several types of patinas on a single statue: he could render the color of buckskin, variously tinted shirts, blankets, feathers, as well as beaded moccasins. Reportedly, Kauba came to America around 1886. Inspired by the Western tales of German author Karl May, he traveled to the West and made sketches and models. Critics, however, pointed out inaccuracies of costume and other details. For instance, the guns that his "mid-nineteenth-century" figures use are models produced after 1898. Apparently he did all of his works back in Vienna. Besides the variety of color, Kauba's bronzes show a great range of textures and his style is highly naturalistic. The sculptor loved ornament, some of which he rendered with coiled wire for reins, rope and feathers in headdresses. He successfully rendered figures in motion and often executed compositions with more than one figure. Berman (1974) illustrates non-Western subjects by Kaula, such as the pendants Where? and There (ca. 1910), a seated Scottish couple, impressive in the expressions and the details on patterned fabrics of both sitters. Another genre piece is Buster Brown...

Pierre-Jules Mene "The Hunter and Hound" (Le Valet de Limier) 1879 Bronze approx. 19 x 8 x 14 inches Signed PIERRE JULES MENE (1810-1879) Pierre...

Antoine Bofill "Little Red Riding Hood" Bronze Inkwell 6H x 10W x 6D Signed Inscribed: 25 Septembre 1920 Antoine Bofill was born in Barcelona i...

Alfred Barye (1839-1882) "Lion and Antelope" Bronze Approx. 7.5H x 9W x 4D inches Signed "BARYE.ALF" and Inscribed under base "NO. 23 LION AND ANTELOPE" The son of a goldsmith, Parisian born Antoine-Louis Bayre was a sculptor of animal subjects and acclaimed, not only for his apparent skill, but as the founder of what became known as the French Animaliers School. Among his patrons were representatives of the state government and royalty including the Duke of Orleans and the Dukes of Luynes, Montpensier and Nemours. Well compensated financially, he was able to buy the best of materials and hire the country's most skilled foundry craftsmen. The foundry he hired was owned by Ferdinand Barbedienne, and casts from this period were stamped with the letters, FB. However, he did not make a lot of money from his work because he was such a perfectionist that often he would not sell his work because he thought it was not 'quite right'. In 1848, he declared bankruptcy, and his molds and plaster casts were sold along with the copyrights. Bayre's specialty was aroused, angry seeming wild game such as lions and tigers and elephants, but he also did equestrian groups and mythology figures. In order to do realistic depictions of animal anatomy, he spent much time at the Jardin de Plantes in Paris. His early training was as an apprentice to a metal engraver, but being drafted in the army in 1812, ended that education. In 1832, he had established his own studio, and unique at that time was his method of cold stamping his bronze casts, so that each one had a special number. He had his first entry, The Milo of Croton...

Hans Guradze (German, 1861-1922) "Jockey On Horseback" Bronze Approx. 19.5 x 17 x 6 inches Signed "H. Guradze Berlin" on Base

"Goldfish III" is a captivating sculpture crafted by the esteemed artist Andrzej Szymczyk. This original wildlife tabletop sculpture offers a unique interpretation of the iconic gold...

Bronze , Limited edition of 12 Delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean with "Murene" by the talented artist Andrzej Szymczyk, a captivating bronze sculpture that brings the hidden world of the Moray eel to life in stunning detail. This original wildlife sculpture invites you to witness the untamed beauty of the sea, captured with remarkable artistry and precision. With its abstract style, "Murene" offers a fresh perspective on nature, allowing viewers to experience the thrill of discovery with each glance. At the heart of the sculpture, a Moray eel emerges from the depths, its sinuous body weaving among the coral formations. With its head boldly protruding from the intricate reef, the eel exudes an air of curiosity and intrigue, its piercing eyes surveying the surrounding waters with keen intelligence. The artist's masterful use of bronze brings out the eel's distinctive features, from its sleek form to the intricate details of its skin and scales. Against a backdrop of tranquil blue, "Murene" commands attention with its dynamic composition and lifelike presence. With the artist's signature proudly displayed, "Murene" stands as a testament to the skill and passion poured into its creation. It is a true collector's piece, ready to inspire wonder and admiration for generations to come. For those eager to bring the magic of the ocean into their homes, "Murene" is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea, both in-person and online. Don't miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary sculpture and embark on a journey into the depths of imagination. "Murene, Moray eel often seen with its head among coral formation waiting to ambush prey. It has two unique set of jaws. One powerful set of jaws with razor sharp teeth that catches the prey and smaller inside jaws that comes out from the throat and pulls the pray back inside, just like in "Alien" movie. Murene has very good sense of smell and is able to get into narrow tunnels in the coral formations. It partners-up with Coral Grouper...

Bronze , Limited edition of 12 Step into the underwater realm with "Bontana" by the talented Andrzej Szymczyk, a captivating bronze sculpture that celebrates the mystique of wildlif...

BOLLEL. Child and conch shell. Original multiple bronze sculpture

Francesco Messina (Linguaglossa 1900 – Milan 1995), Fisherman (1930) Bronze sculpture measuring 131 x 52 x 65 cm, signed and dated 1930 on the base. Francesco Messina’s Fisherman w...

ALFRED STEVENS (1817-1875) Judith Bronze 22 cm., 8 ¾ in. high Provenance: Handley-Read Collection; Fine Art Society, London, 1979; Collection of Peter Rose and Albert Gallichan. ...