Mannerist Nude Sculptures

Fleur – Charlotte is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Inspired by the the legend of the phoenix, this female figure has graceful wings instead of arms. The...

1961 Coty Award Plaque Kenneth Hairdresser Jacqueline Onassis Bronze Fashion Bronze on wood. The wood plaque measures 12 3/4" by 20 3/4 inches. The bronze plaque itself is 13 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches and the the bronze inscription, which reads "COTY, American Fashion Critics Special Award 1961 to KENNETH of LILY DACHE...

Standing tall and poised, Reni captures a sense of grace with her slender, angular silhouette. Her elongated limbs and subtle curvature of the body evoke a delicate balance between m...

Flora I is an elegant sculpture that captures the essence of modern minimalism, portraying a stylized female figure with elongated, graceful lines. Her torso twists subtly, lending a...

Seated Mercury (Hermes) — Grand Tour Life-Size Bronze Italian School (possibly Naples) Italy, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This commanding life-size Grand Tour bronze depicts Mercury (Hermes) seated in quiet repose upon a rock, rendered with classical authority and exceptional refinement. The youthful god’s finely modeled anatomy, serene, introspective expression, and distinctive winged sandals draw directly from the celebrated ancient prototype, creating a sculpture of enduring presence and balance. Fully restored and ready to place, the bronze presents beautifully for interior display or garden installation, where its patinated surface responds richly to natural light. The composition derives from the renowned Seated Mercury discovered on August 3, 1758, in the peristyle garden of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum. The ancient original—now housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli—became a touchstone of classical taste and a must-see for Grand Tour travelers of the 18th and 19th centuries, admired for its harmony, restraint, and technical mastery. Cast in richly toned bronze and finished with a nuanced patina, this example exemplifies the Neapolitan tradition of Grand Tour bronzes, prized for archaeological fidelity and sculptural finesse. Its impressive scale and poised silhouette make it a significant focal point in both modern and classical settings—an object that bridges antiquity and the cultivated collecting culture of the Grand Tour. Notable Related Examples: Getty Villa · Kunsthistorisches Museum · Villa San Michele...

En Amore II is a bronze figurative sculpture about love and companionship by Nando Kallweit. The sculpture is of two elongated, abstract figures in close communion. The minimalist...

A Roman sculptor (17th century) - Hercules and Cerberus. 18 x 9.5 x h 37 cm. Full figure carved in alabaster. Separate alabaster base. The sculpture depicts the climactic moment o...

Maddison captures the essence of balance and poise. Standing on one leg in a tree pose, reminiscent of a modern dance form. Her elongated limbs and abstract form exude grace and flui...

George is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. This striking sculpture features a slender, elongated nude female figure, exuding elegance and introspection. The...

Kathy is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. This striking sculpture features a slender, elongated nude female figure, exuding elegance and introspection. The ...

Annalee con cavallo is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. A female fibute leans her head against a horses neck in a moment of tender communion Edtion of 9

Bob is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern youthful postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised Egyptian-infl...