19th Century Figurative Sculptures

After Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905) "Le Chanteur Florentin" [The Florentine Singer] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the standing singer resting on a pedestal whilst playing a lute, on ...

Late 19th Century Chinese Decorated Metal Covered Ginger Jar in the Japanese Style Labeled on bottom Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York 9 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches Ginger jars were used...

PIETRO BARZANTI Italian, 1825-1895 Allegory Of Spring Signed ‘P. Milanes/Galleria/P.Bazzanti/Florence.’ Carved White Italian marble circa 19TH C...

Beautifully detailed and lifelike, Venus and Cupid share a soft embrace in this remarkable Italian white marble sculpture. The feminine beauty gracefully leans against roughened rock...

Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) Chien Braque a la Feuille Bronze with brown patina 9.5 inches (24 cm) long 5 inches (12.7 cm) high Inscribed on base: PJ Mene Condition: ...

Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on snout. Provenance: Ex. collection Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright; J.J. Klegman; Angelo Caggiula-Carulucci, chief magistrate in Belgian Congo for King Leopold...

Pietro Bazzanti - Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) "After the Bath" - A very Fine and large carved white Carrara marble figure of a semi-nude young maiden standing by the sea-shore. The smiling and posing young beauty, with bare breasts and back, her right arm juxtaposed over her head, while holding a blanket over her waist with her left hand and standing barefoot by a rocky seawall and wavy shoreline. Signed 'P. Barzanti/Florence' (on reverse) and raised on a cylindrical swiveling carved verde antico solid marble pedestal. circa: Florence, 1880-1890. Pietro Bazzanti or Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) was a 19th Century Italian sculptor born in Florence. Together with his brother, Niccolò Bazzanti (Firenze, 1802-1869) who was also a sculptor, they both worked the sprawling Florentine studio 'Pietro Bazzanti e Figlio' a hugely successful sculpture studio, operated within the family at their gallery on Lungarno Corsini until the mid-twentieth century. The studio was a place where many talented professors and apprentice sculptors specialized in sculpting marble genre scenes and allegorical figures as well as copies of antique and Renaissance sculpture catered to a prominent international clientele which included European and Russian aristocracy, and the Industrial fortunes being made in England and Americas drove considerable export demand. In 1861 the studio was awarded the medal for 'Ercole con cinghiale sulla spalla' (Hercules with boar on shoulder), 'Due Cani' (Two dogs) and 'Cinghiale' (Boar) sculptures at the National Exposition in Florence. In 1874 he exhibits his works in London and in 1876 in Philadelphia. Bazzanti frequently returned to the subject of 'After the Bath' or 'The Bather' in his works, having carved examples of the bathing Venus after the Antique and in dynamic and dramatic compositions such as the present sculpture. The finely-detailed work relates closely to popular figures produced by Bazzanti’s contemporary, Cesar Lapini, whose La Sopresa depicts a young woman stepping back from approaching waves. The sculptor’s penchant for realism is on full display with the contrasting matte and highly-polished finishes of the gently lapping waves at the figure’s feet, to the jutting rocks and soft skin. Elegant handling of textures is further exemplified in the draped fringe of the cloth. This monumental and Fine work is illustrated in situ at Bazzanti’s studio circa 1900 among other fashionable works of the period. Notes: Pietro Bazzanti was also known as Pietro Barzanti. There are conflicting dates of Pietro Bazzanti/Barzanti's birth/death year. Some auction houses and art galleries have described 'Pietro Barzanti' as Italian, 1842–1881 and Pietro Bazzanti as Italian, 1825-1895. However, according to Alfonso Panzetta – Nuovo Dizionario degli Scultori Italiani dell’ottocento e del Primo Novecento – 2003 Edition –Page 78, 'Pietro Barzanti' was in fact 'Pietro Bazzanti' one and the same, and it questions his year of his birth/death as "Firenze (?), ?, ?." thus we believe that the Italian, 1825-1895 description is the most plausible. Literature: Alfonso Panzetta – Nuovo Dizionario degli Scultori Italiani dell’ottocento e del Primo Novecento – 2003 Edition –Page 78. Auctions: Another example of this sculpture, probably also Pietro Bazzanti but almost a foot shorter (Height 44¾ in. (113.5 cm), unsigned and without its pedestal, was sold at Christie's New York, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics Sale...

A good antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and marble bust of Dante Alighieri, circa 1880. The bronze is most likely Florentine and mod...

DIONYSOS, the youthful, beautiful, but effeminate god of wine. He is also called both by Greeks and Romans Bacchus. This very fine large Neoclassical white marble bust of Dionysos ...

Bacchic revelry. A sexy and nude curvaceous young Nymph/Bacchante makes amorous advances to a Herm - whose facial expression reflects her erotic touch. The Herm is stylized where his...

Bassorilievo in stucco con preziosa cornice originale in legno, 62,5x50 cm. Sul retro del bassorilievo è presente un’etichetta con un’iscrizione in francese che, per quanto lacunosa...

Bronze bust with brown patina on marble socle base. Red patina detail on head scarf. In beautiful condition, expertly cast and modeled. Perfect for an art collector looking for European work that depicts Black and African people...

Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881) specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of Antique and Renaissance sculpture. Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of h...

A late 19th century bronze figure of a greyhound, his front leg raised and head turned backwards as he grooms his coat. A finely detailed figure with a dark brown patina, mounted on ...

MATHURIN MOREAU French, (1822-1912) ‘La Libellule’ signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’ 27.5 in. 11.5 in. x 15 in. Notes: A fine quality Art Nouveau allegoric...

Raffaello Romanelli 1856 - 1928 Raffaello e Fornarina signed Raffaello Romanelli Firenze and inscribed Raffaello et Fornarina marble height 38 in.; 96.5cm. diameter 16 in.; ...

LOUIS AUGUSTE MOREAU French, (1834-1917) Figural Group of Venus Flanked by Putti Patinated bronze; Signed ‘Ate Moreau’ 28 in. x 11 in x 8 inches Notes: Having a deep brown...

By Antonio Canova (Possagno, November 1, 1757 - Venice, October 13, 1822) Vigilant Lion and Sleeping Lion Stucco on marble base, 28 x 40 x 15 cm The two terracottas echo the icono...

Jean Didier Debut: 1824-1893. Well listed 19th century French sculptor. He has had auction results over $17,000. We believe this fabulous bronze gladiator to be very rare as we could...

Anton Nelson (i.e. Antoine Joseph van den Kerckhoven) (1849 Brussels - after 1910 ibid.), Bust of a young woman, c. 1890. Patinated bronze on cast base, 30 cm (total height) x 20 cm ...

Crouching Venus, neoclassical Carrara marble sculpture, early 19th century. An 18th-century English tourist to Florence wrote that of all the Venuses in the Uffizi, "only one grace...

Augustus Saint-Gaudens Jules Bastien LePage Bronze 14 1/4 x 10 1/8 inches Augustus Saint-Gaudens was born in 1848 in Dublin, Ireland. His father, Bern...

(MADE TO ORDER) (Sabbath, Kiddush, Ceremonial Vessel) *Lead Time may vary between 1-3 week Melanie Sherman "Tu Me Connais" - Yunomi Year: 2021 Porcelain, Glaze, ChinaPaint, 24k Germ...

French, 1899 SALUT AU SOLEIL, art medal, in bronze by Georges Dupré, in fine condition, (Dark oxidation spot to right of larger figure, slight surface vertical scratch verso); edge ...

Charles Theodore Perron (French, 1862-1934) "Woman with Iris" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure upholding Irises, on a circular base, signed...

Wrestlers. Patinated bronze, h 39 cm + 4 cm pedestal, w 46 cm l 27 cm Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892)

Luca Madrassi (1848-1919), large patinated terracotta sculpture in Art Nouveau style, late 19th century. The sculpture depicts a half-naked young woman sitting in a tree holding a m...

Terracotta Statue of Emperor Napoleon at St. Helena Circa 1825-1840 This exceptional terracotta statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on St. Helena stands as one of the earliest known depict...

Italian School Female Figure Carved Alabaster Bust, late 19th century, the portrait with tied back hair and flowing dress tied at her breast, on a rockwork plinth, unsigned. 26" H x ...

Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs Polychrome porcelain Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th century Satsuma Kilns 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...

This fabulous figural bronze statue of Psyche by the Barbedienne Foundry is simply exquisite. Remnants of a lovely green oxidation, nestled within the corners, curves and crevices of...

After Edouard Henri Delesalle (French, 1823-1851) "Sapphos" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, impressed to base "F. Barbedienne, fondeur" and "Reduction Mecanique A. Col...

Portrait of a Lady by Charles CORDIER (1827-1905) A rare bust in white Carrara marble and onyx for the drape Signed on the backside " C. Cordier " Presented on a rounded white marbl...

19th Century Chinese Seated Buddha with Foo Dog in the Ming Style Carved wood 11 x 8.5 x 7 inches

A fabulous and rare large 19th century Bombay Pottery Charger from the J J School of Art, depicting scenes of Buddha from the Ajanta caves. Bombay Scho...

Emile-Andre Boisseau (French, 1842-1923) Le Crépuscule signed 'E. Boisseau' (on the base) Bronze height: 29 in. (74 cm.) Emile-André Boisseau was a...

A maiden holding a lute leaning on a tree trunk dappled with english ivy and cattails, all surmounted on a rouge royal marble base. Beautifully cast, crisp details. Artist: Adrien ...

Antique bust of Apollo of Belvedere. Finely carved carrara marble. Mid 19th century. Italian. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques # nude male greek roman mercury statue...

Émile-Louis Picault (1833–1915) Egyptian Scribe 'Hierogrammate'   Date: circa 1880 French Signature: signed Picault on base Size: height 33 in. x 10.25 in

Grand tour bronze sculpture of the "Crouching Venus" after the antique. Fine patina. 19th century. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1821-1902). not signed . rare. museum...

FRANZ BERGMAN (foundry) attrib. French, (1838 - 1894) The Prince and the Mandolin Player Austrian Bronze Marked to verso 21 in. x 10 1/2 in.

Emmanuel Fremiet, 1824-1910 French Saint-Michel et le Dragon Signed “E. Fremiet”, Barbedienne Foundry 23 5/8" high x 5 1/2" wide FREMIET Emmanuel: ...

Originally conceived in 1880-82 for the tympanum of the Gates of Hell, where she is cradled in the arms of L'homme qui tombe, as well as crouching in slightly varied form to the lef...

Émile-Edmond Peynot, (French, 1850 -1932) An exceptional, exquisite and rare orientalist bronze sculpture titled Albaya' El Tunsi / The Tunisian Merchant / The Arab rifleman. Dep...

Mounted as lamps and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne after models by Alexandre Falguiere and Paul Dubois. Both statues are signed on the bases. These fine torchères are reductions of...

Ernest Rancoulet (Bordeaux 1842 - Bordeaux 1905) Signature on reverse side ‘Rancoulet’ Pair of bronze candlesticks depicting winged cupids ‘Allegory of Autumn and Spring’ Gilt bron...

Antoine-Louis Barye (FRENCH, 1795-1875) Panthère saisissant un cerf (Panther seizing a stag) Signed: “BARYE” Stamped: Susse Fres bronze, dark-green/black patina Measures: Height ...

Antique Horse Bronze Exceptional Bronze of a Draft Horse Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1879) Circa 1860s 4 3/4 (W) x 3.25 (H) As Mêne personally ov...

A monumental 19th century patinated animalier cast bronze of a rooster & ermine (weasel), with varying titles including "Coq Guettant," "Coq Attaquant une Belette," and "Cockerel and...

Frederick William MacMonnies 1863–1937 American William Shakespeare Signed "F. MacMonnies" and foundry-marked "E. Gruet Jeune, Fondeur, Paris" Bronze Frederick William MacMonnies...

Walking Stag No.2 by Antoine-Louis BARYE (1796-1875) A bronze sculpture with a nuanced brown patina Signed on the base " Barye " Probably cast by " Brame " France circa 1880 heig...

Auguste-Joseph Carrier (French, 1800-1875) "Raphael" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, mid-19th century, depicting the Old Master Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, cast by "Deniere" fondeur, on ...

Cigale (Cicada) by Albert-Ernest CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1824-1887) Bronze sculpture with nuanced dark brown patina signed "A. Carrier-Belleuse" old edition cast France circa 1870 heigh...

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

A charming allegory for Dawn Date: 19th Century  Origin: Italian Material: Carrara Marble  Signed F. Vichi , Firenze. Dimensions: 41" H x 10" Diameter  A spellbinding female figural...

Antoine-Denis CHAUDET (1763 - 1810) NAPOLEON Ist, circa 1808 Carrare Marble - First Empire Hermes Bust of Napoleon Ist, after Antoine-Denis CHAUDET Dimen...

19th century French finely chiseled bronze figure of Hermes . Signed Pigalle G . Cuspinera Hermes , the messenger of the gods, is sitting on a rock, ready to leap up. He is att...

This fascinating wooden sculpture, 87 cm high, is a work attributed to the celebrated 19th-century Venetian cabinetmaker Francesco Toso, known for his extraordinary woodworking skill...

Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915) "Paris" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure holding a golden apple, signed to base. 32" H x 12" W x 12" D. The ...

Charles Edouard Richefeu (1868-1945) A stunning dated 1926. A faun and nude woman dancing. Signed RICHEFEU in the bronze. Foundry mark stamp "R. COTTIN & FILS Paris Bronze". Definitely inspired by Diagilev Russian Ballet and Nijinsky dancer on Claude Debussy...