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Alphonse Henri Nelson

Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson
Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson

Bronze Bust of French Louis XV Period Beauty After Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in New York, NY

original model by the French master, Henri Alphonse Nelson (1854-1919), cast in Paris by Pinedo. Signed on

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Early 20th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

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French Classical Marble Sculpture of Boy Signed Alphonse Henri Nelson circa 1880
French Classical Marble Sculpture of Boy Signed Alphonse Henri Nelson circa 1880

French Classical Marble Sculpture of Boy Signed Alphonse Henri Nelson circa 1880

By Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in Big Flats, NY

, signed H Nelson (French 1854-1919), circa 1880 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Lifesize Terracotta Bust of Van Dyck
19th Century Lifesize Terracotta Bust of Van Dyck

19th Century Lifesize Terracotta Bust of Van Dyck

By Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in Doylestown, PA

sculptor Alphonse Henri Nelson. Wonderful modelling and a great patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Dektop Inkwell, Alphonse Nelson
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Dektop Inkwell, Alphonse Nelson

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Dektop Inkwell, Alphonse Nelson

By Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

by A.H. Nelson. Made in France, circa 1890-1900. Alphonse Henri Nelson (1854-1919) was born in

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Spelter

Fine Zinc Statue of "Les Lauriers" by Nelson
Fine Zinc Statue of "Les Lauriers" by Nelson

Fine Zinc Statue of "Les Lauriers" by Nelson

Located in Woodbury, CT

famous French sculptor Alphonse Henri Nelson? Regardless of its provenance, this piece has exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Statues

Materials

Zinc

French Art Nouveau Lady Statue & Lamp by Nelson
French Art Nouveau Lady Statue & Lamp by Nelson

French Art Nouveau Lady Statue & Lamp by Nelson

By Henri Alphonse Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

signed by the well-known and respected French Art Nouveau artist "Ant Nelson" (Alphonse Nelson, 1854-1919

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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By Auguste Moreau

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Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau
Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau

Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
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Located in Rome, IT

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles

Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles

Located in Long Island City, NY

Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Fireplaces and Mantels

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IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Materials

Oak

Woman With Love Bird Sculpture by Auguste Moreau
Woman With Love Bird Sculpture by Auguste Moreau

Woman With Love Bird Sculpture by Auguste Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Norwood, NJ

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
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By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

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19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Lady by Moreau
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Lady by Moreau

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Lady by Moreau

$8,910

H 27.56 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Lady by Moreau

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in London, GB

This alluring bronze depicts the full-length figure of a young lady who, swathed in draped clothing, looks downward toward a basket of flowers hung about her waist. The circular base...

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Heinz Pinggera, "Music Recital for the Cardinal" Oil on Canvas
Heinz Pinggera, "Music Recital for the Cardinal" Oil on Canvas

Heinz Pinggera, "Music Recital for the Cardinal" Oil on Canvas

$9,850Sale Price|23% Off

H 51 in W 40.25 in D 4 in

Heinz Pinggera, "Music Recital for the Cardinal" Oil on Canvas

By Heinz Pinggera

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

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Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Located in New Orleans, LA

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

Category

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Materials

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Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

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Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier Cabinet

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Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Beethoven by Franz Peleschka
Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Beethoven by Franz Peleschka

Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Beethoven by Franz Peleschka

Located in New York, NY

Antique alabaster bust sculpture of Ludwig Beethoven by the Austrian artist, Franz Peleschka Lunard (1873-?). 16 3/4 by 9 by 8 3/4 inches. Signed on reverse.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur
Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur

Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur

Located in Paris, FR

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Materials

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