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Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standing on a unique doré gilt bronze mounted marble plinth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth.
Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully cast bronze of an older man lifting a younger woman as she clings to a floral sheaf
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
flowers.
A gilt bronze plinth raises the urn off the ground. This stands on four, inward-curving legs
Category
Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of putti bronzes on porphyry and sienna marble column plinths. Italian, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Nico Jnr' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture. Based on the famous Gorilla 'Nico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Thailand Bronze Buddha Sculpture on Plinth, Dark Green Patina
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Thailand bronze Buddha sculpture on plinth, dark green patina
Offered for sale is a
Category
20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Ram Sculpture on Lucite Plinth Signed M. Katz
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brutalist bronze ram sculpture on Lucite plinth signed M. Katz.
Category
20th Century Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
Bronze bust on marble plinth by Georges van der Straeten
Belgian, c. 1900
Measures: Height 69cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Auguste Moreau, Pair Patinated Bronze Figures Peasants on Marble Plinths
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Germantown, MD
After Auguste Moreau ( French 1834-1917), Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures Peasants on Marble
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Abstract Brutalist Concertina Shaped Bronze Sculpture on Black Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
asymmetrical concertina shaped bronze sculpture is colored with a light green patina. Where areas are rubbed
Category
Vintage 1980s European Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 58.67 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Elongated Male and Female on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
The elongated cast bronze sculpture of abstracted figures in a deep patinated brown show jagged
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Eagle on Marble Plinth, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Eagle on Marble Plinth, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Tazzas on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Grand Tour bronze tazzas raised on stepped sienna marble plinths and mounted on sienna
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Good Christmas Gift
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.93 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Rosewood table desk on Bronze plinth bases
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
the apron. The desk sits on the lesser seen bronze clad plinth bases . Bases do show darkened patina
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
Category
20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved sculpture in moss green marble / granite on a polished round bronze plinth by the late
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble, Bronze
Bronze Pair of Ducks by Ludwig Vordermayer on a Marble Plinth
By Ludwig Vordermayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical grouping of a mother duck and a duckling in a mellow brown patina and a marble plinth
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate Plinth Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
slate and bronze plinth bases.
Dimensions: 5 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D x 11 1/2" H
Condition: Please see
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Slate, Bronze
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 8 in
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewers on Marble Plinths, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt and patinated bronze ewers on marble plinths, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 1840s French Pitchers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of 19th Century Regency Bronzes Of Roman Soldiers On Marble Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of original early 19th century equestrian bronzes of a Russian Cossacks and Roman
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
19th Century French Bronze Bull on Ormolu-Mounted Griotte Rouge Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
, standing on an ormolu-mounted griotte rouge marble plinth supported on gilt bronze bun feet.
French, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in
Brutalist Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Tall Black Marble Plinth Dutch 1980's
Located in London, GB
, signed. The asymmetrical concertina shaped bronze sculpture is colored with a light green patina. Where
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 62.6 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs on malachite plinths were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture of a Lion on a Marble Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled rouge marble plinth.
Simply a lovely Egyptian Revival bronze!
Date:
Late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 4.88 in W 5.13 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Winged Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique French mid 1800s Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Putti Seated on Fluted
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figures on Marble Plinths, ca. 1875
Located in New York, NY
The male figure playing a sitar and the female figure with an unfolded fan covering her smile.
Category
Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936
Measures - 21 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 21.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.75 in
Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts (CW5595). The quality is
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A 19th C. Italian Pair Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Life-Sized 19th Century Italian Pair of Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 66.5 in W 42 in D 28.5 in
Rubin, French B. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth
By August Rubin
Located in Germantown, MD
After Auguste Eugène Rubin, French b. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Category
20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century antique grand tour patinated bronze dogs seated on siena marble
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
These French, patinated bronze putti heads surrounded by spiral fluting are mounted on
Category
Antique Early 1700s French Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 6.625 in W 3.5 in D 3.125 in
Bronze Sculpture of A Stalking Tiger w/ Brown Patina on a Mottled Marble Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
A Bronze Sculpture of A Stalking Tiger with Brown Patina on a Mottled Marble Plinth. Amazing
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 9 in W 18 in D 4.75 in
Ancient Vases on Plinth, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vases on plinth is an original decorative object realized in the second half of the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Smokey Rock Crystal Orbs or Spheres on Plinths with Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French smokey rock crystal orbs or spheres on plinths with gilt bronze, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Trio of Cherubs Urn on marble plinth
Located in Southall, GB
The overall style of this 20th-century bronze urn, featuring a trio of cherubs is classical
Category
Late 20th Century Urns
Materials
Bronze
The Arc Lamp made of 3 Cast Bronze pieces mounted on a Brass plinth in Nickel
Located in London, GB
cast from solid Bronze using the lost wax technique and mounted on a rod that sits on a plinth made
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
H 36.23 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
The Arc Lamp made of 3 Cast Bronze pieces mounted on a Brass plinth in Gold
Located in London, GB
cast from solid Bronze using the lost wax technique and mounted on a rod that sits on a plinth made
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Aphrodite on a wooden plinth, Naples, 2nd half 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Italian bronze of Aphrodite or Venus on a patinated wooden base. Size of the statuette: 23 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Grey Hounds Seated Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Grey Hounds Seated on Marble
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 3.75 in
Pair Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated & Ormolu Cadelabrum on Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A n Exquisite Pair of Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated and Ormolu Candelabrum on Marble Plinths
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze of Napoleon on Horseback
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century French bronze of Napoleon on horseback standing on a moulded bronze
Category
Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Bronze Study of a Nude Male on Horseback
Located in Suffolk, GB
horse's back, the naturalistic bronze base raised on a marble plinth base, signed to the bronze base.
An
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco French Pair Bronze Pelican on Marble Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality pair French Art Deco bronze and marble pelican bookends dating from around
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Late 20th Century Bronze Statues on Wooden Columns
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize an office or library shelving with this pair of small bronze statues mounted on wooden
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1796 - 1875), Cougar Attack, Recast Bronze on Marble
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Germantown, MD
After Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1796 - 1875), Cougar Attack, Recast Bronze Figural Group On
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 24 in W 30.5 in D 10.5 in
Gilt Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A modernist sculpture reminiscent of Hepworth. The piece is in Gilt Bronze and mounted on a turned
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Goat - Bronze Animal Sculpture
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a goat.
The bronze sculpture stands on a marble plinth. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
dramatic height and visual impact, the figures are mounted on substantial gilt bronze plinths. The front of
Category
20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Empire style Bronze and Bronze Dore Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
bronze plinth.
Dimensions: Height. 55.5", Width . 23.75", Depth 17.5".
CW5511
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mounted Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia, Albert Paley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze abstract sculpture on a wood plinth base by Palewic, 1981. The sculpture features a "rock
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Donal Hord Bronze Sculpture, 1927, “Dying Warriors”
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Donal Hord bronze sculpture, 1927. “Dying Warriors”
Sits on a 2" wooden plinth. In excellent
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Owl"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
figure of a barn owl standing on an integral bronze plinth. The bronze study with glass eyes exhibting
Category
20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Guillaume Denière A Autumn Figural Group Bronze
Located in New York, NY
"Dernière"
19th century
Patinated bronze on marble plinth
Dimensions: 20.5 x 24 x 12 in.
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 20.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt bronze lamps resting on marble plinths. France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 33
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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