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Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Cleopatra with Snake
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze sculpture of Cleopatra with a snake. Crisp meticulous detail.
Category

Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Cleopatra with Snake
Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Cleopatra with Snake
No Reserve
H 6 in W 125 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Snake Charmer Bronze Sculpture by S. Lipchytz
By Samuel Lipchytz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a snake charmer orientalist dancer holding an
Category

Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "The Snake Charmer" by Charles Arthur Bourgeois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic bronze sculpure of a snake charmer dates to the late 19th century, and it is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture Nude Snake Charmer, Germany Ca. 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bronze sculpture nude snake charmer, Germany ca. 1900. Bronze sculpture with silver
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Paul Piel French Art Deco Snake Charming Woman Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bronze tabletop sculpture of a snake charming nude woman mounted on a red veined
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Barye Rare Bronze Sculpture, "Marabou and Snake Marabout Au Serpent"
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875.) Bronze maribou stork and snake with rich brown patina, signed
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dance with a Snake, Austrian Jugenstil Bronze and Marble Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Jugenstil massive but elegant sculpture, depicting a beautiful Eastern female dancing with a snake
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cobra, Unknown, 20th century, Bronze, Animal, Snake, Design, art deco, Cast
Located in Geneva, CH
Cobra, Unknown, 20th century, Bronze, Animal, Snake, Design, art deco, Cast
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Snake Dancer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
sculptures in the city of Paris. Landowski is known for the 1931 Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Snake Dancer
Snake Dancer
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in
Snake Charmer
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture with a nuanced dark brown patina signed on the base "A. Carrier" inscribed on a
Category

1860s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lion and snake
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in PARIS, FR
Lion and snake n°3 by Antoine-Louis Barye (1796-1875) Bronze sculpture with a nuanced dark
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1860s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base is a striking addition
Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Female Snake Dancer After Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze statue of a young woman in a strapless dress with a billowing bottom, holding a large snake
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Small Bronze Lion and Snake on Marble Base is a striking
Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Skull with Snake Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice decorative art object. Original vintage condition with a great patina and one chip on the back of the marble. Illegible signature on the back. Great for table-scape, desk or c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th Century French Arab patinated bronzes boy snake charmer, circa 1880. Batch 74
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century
Bronze Arab boy snake charmer, 19th Century
H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Silenus
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Grand Tour Bronze Italian, (19th Century) Silenus Wrestling a Serpent Bronze, stamped with foundry
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze "Rearing Snake"
Located in London, GB
: 9098 ABOUT Italian bronze sculpture during the 20th century underwent a dynamic evolution, blending
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

"ASKING FOR RAIN" SNAKE DANCE NATIVE AMERICAN WESTERN INDIAN 20 X 10 X 10 BRONZE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Margaret Drake Texas Artist Size: 20 x 10 x 10 Medium: Bronze "Asking For Rain" Snake Dance Photos
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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Eugene Marioton French Bronze, circa 1890s, “Fascinator” Snake Charmer
By Eugene Marioton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bronze by Eugene Marioton (1857-1933) French Artist. “Fascinator” (Snake Charmer), created late
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Zebra Shark -original modern bronze wildlife marine sculpture - contemporary Art
By Andrzej Szymczyk
Located in London, Chelsea
the gifted artist Andrzej Szymczyk, an evocative bronze sculpture that pays homage to the mesmerizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Laocoön and his Sons, an exceptional bronze sculpture by Giacomo Zoffoli
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional bronze group (unpublished), executed in Rome in the second half of the 18th
Category

1770s Renaissance Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dancer with snake or Cleopatra. Bronze, marble. DEVENET, Claude-Marie
Located in Madrid, ES
Dancer with snake or Cleopatra. Bronze, marble. DEVENET, Claude-Marie (1851-Paris, 1931), around
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20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

Orientalist Bronze & Carved Alabaster Seated Snake Charmer, ca. 1900, German
By Rudolf Franke-Nautschütz
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Orientalist figure is about as lifelike as you will ever see in bronze. The expression on his
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Early 20th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Patinated Bronze Figures, Mythological Scene W/ Man, Woman, Snake, 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Patinated bronze figures, mythological scene w/ man, woman, snake. 19th Century. Additional
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Snake Dancer" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze of an orientalist dancer, holding a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Forney, TX
A highly coveted Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arab Snake Charmer on an
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy after Antonio Pandiani
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Snake Dancer, " Extremely Fine Art Deco Sculpture w/ Female Nude, Alabaster Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and very finely cast, this gilded bronze sculpture of a snake dancer in harem
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cleopatra Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder
By Isidore De Rudder
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cleopatra, Art Nouveau bronze bust woman with snake by Isidore De Rudder With foundry seal Luppens
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mahogany Patinated Odalisque Bronze Sculpture by Pradier
By J. Pradier
Located in 263-0031, JP
A mahogany/dark-chocolate-patinated bronze from one of the finest foundries of 19th-century, Siot
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze of a Snake Charmer, Signed Charles Arthur Bourgeois
By E. Bourgeois
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French bronze of a Snake charmer, signed Charles Arthur Bourgeois A classical
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze "Medusa" Sculpture by Norma Leon
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous patinated bronze "Medusa" sculpture by Norma Leon, circa 1960s. The piece has wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
the end of the snake with her right hand next to her head, which is turned slightly to the left
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Adam and Eve by Melonski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic bronze sculpture depicts a modern interpretation of Adam and eve with the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
By Franz Bergmann
Located in GB
bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to the base with the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Adriano Pompa "San Giorgio and the Dragon" Bronze Sculpture
By Adriano Pompa
Located in New York, NY
From contemporary Italian artist Adriano Pompa comes this striking sculpture of San Giorgio and the
Category

2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antoine-Louis Barye '1795-1875' Signed Bronze of Lion Crushing a Snake ca. 1870
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in CH
Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Snake. Bronze with a brown patina signed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1900's Snake Charming Lady French Art Nouveau Fire-Gilt Bronze by a. Lefebvre
By Alfred Lefebvre
Located in Ulm, DE
Snake charmer Fire-gilt bronze by A. Lefebvre, signed with foundry stamp Original art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze

Tibetan Indian Nepalese Bronze Amulet Temple Shrine Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting work. We are not sure of the significance of the standing couple and snake hanging
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ALBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE French, 1824-1887 "Orpheus" Multi-tone patinated sand-cast bronze signed
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Cleopatra and Asp" by Schnauder
By Richard Georg Schnauder
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century gilt bronze figure of the famous Cleopatra with a snake wrapped
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Art Nouveau bronze nude sculptures signed Antoine Bofill, France 1905.
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Nouveau bronze nude sculptures signed by Antoine Bofill, France 1905. Gilt bronze on
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antoine - Louis BARYE (1795-1875)Tiger surprising an antelope Bronze
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Gent, VOV
Tiger surprising an antelope (terrace without profile) Bronze with a shaded green patina, circa
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of
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19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of
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19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Guglielmo Pugi Art Deco Marble "Snake Charmer", 1910
By Guglielmo Pugi
Located in Milano, IT
there should be a snake and in her hands the enchantress was originally equipped with a bronze flute
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble

Mythological Figure Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
A circular base slightly elevates the bronze figure. The man, already of a certain age (as can be
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mythological Figure Bronze
Mythological Figure Bronze
H 23.23 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Cast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword
Category

Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Gilt Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian gilt bronze statue sculpture of Shiva in the form of Nataraja, the Lord of Dance
Category

Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Marble Rod of Aesculapius, France, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bronze and marble rod of Aesculapius, France, 1990s It is an ancient Greek symbol associated with
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1990s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large and Rare Bronze Female Figure by Goldscheider
By Goldsheider
Located in London, GB
A large and rare bronze female figure by Goldscheider Austrian, late 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Buddha Statue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). I two parts
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Abstract Sculpture Dancing Leaves by Nicolas Bertoux
By Nicolas Bertoux, Cynthia Sah
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Leaves By Nicolas Bertoux & Cynthia Sah Bronze and marble base Measures: 11,80’’ x 31,90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Pompeii Bronze of Silenus, Greek God of Wine
Located in Stamford, CT
Superior quality large scale Italian Grand Tour bronze of the god Silenus after the Roman original
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Bronze, 'Sacrifice Of Cleopatra' by Bergmann, Around 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
a chaise longue with hieroglyphic inscriptions and leading a snake to her chest with her left hand
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Dore Bronze Sculpture of a Centaur in Battle on Slate Plinth. The Powerful Centaur Comes
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

George Sellers, 'Vespidae w/neon Tangle (Wasp), ' Bronze, Glass Neon Table Lamp
By George Sellers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been
Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Bronze "Danseuse au Serpent" by Claire Colinet
By Claire Colinet
Located in London, GB
distinguished sculptures are chryselephantine, being a combination of both bronze and ivory. Colinet's
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

George Sellers, 'Coleoptera w/Neon Tangle 'Beetle', Bronze, Neon Table Lamp
By George Sellers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been
Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
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    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
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    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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