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Orpheus Bronze

"Portrait of Young Woman, " Masterpiece by John Gregory, Folger Library Sculptor
"Portrait of Young Woman, " Masterpiece by John Gregory, Folger Library Sculptor

"Portrait of Young Woman, " Masterpiece by John Gregory, Folger Library Sculptor

By John Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gregory is also known for his "Orpheus" bronze at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, and an equestrian sculpture of General Anthony Wayne at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Orpheus Ascending Bronze Sculpture, Realist Style, 21st Century

Orpheus Ascending Bronze Sculpture, Realist Style, 21st Century

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Some works of art are exploratory; they ask questions, but offer no answers. Some are the distillation of a lifetime of experience, and the answers they give cannot easily be transl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Orpheus Figure in Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Orpheus Figure in Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Orpheus Figure in Bronze

Located in Greding, DE

To the left, the figure of Orpheus stands on a small pedestal, playing his lyre.

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Eurydice and Orpheus, " Midcentury Enameled Bronze Rondel with Nudes, France
"Eurydice and Orpheus, " Midcentury Enameled Bronze Rondel with Nudes, France

"Eurydice and Orpheus, " Midcentury Enameled Bronze Rondel with Nudes, France

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boldly sculpted in gilded bronze and gorgeously enriched with several shades of enamel, including mother of pearl and ruby red, this midcentury rondel depicts two nude figures Orpheu...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

"Nude Orpheus with Owl and Parrot, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Rondel
"Nude Orpheus with Owl and Parrot, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Rondel

"Nude Orpheus with Owl and Parrot, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Rondel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A modern interpretation of the ancient story that Orpheus played the lyre so sweetly and enchantingly that he charmed and calmed wild animals, this Art Deco bronze rondel shows Orphe...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Round Chandelier with Gemstones in Bronze Dark Patina, Orpheus Collection
Modern Round Chandelier with Gemstones in Bronze Dark Patina, Orpheus Collection

Modern Round Chandelier with Gemstones in Bronze Dark Patina, Orpheus Collection

By William Brand

Located in Naarden, NL

Hand-shaped to honour the timeless allure of Mother Nature’s deepest hidden treasures, the Orpheus collection now features a powerful and captivating centrepiece – the Orpheus Round ...

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2010s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Blown Glass

"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre
"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre

"The Mourning of Orpheus, " Rare Gilded Bronze by Strindberg w/ Nude Male & Lyre

By Tore Strindberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His works are in the collections of the National Museum and the Modern Museum in Stockholm, Rottneros Sculpture Park, the Gothenburg Art Museum and the Malmö Museum. The bronze sculp...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Pendant in Casted Bronze with a Porcelain Rose of Nymphenburg, Orpheus C
Modern Pendant in Casted Bronze with a Porcelain Rose of Nymphenburg, Orpheus C

Modern Pendant in Casted Bronze with a Porcelain Rose of Nymphenburg, Orpheus C

By William Brand

Located in Naarden, NL

The Orpheus Nymphenburg and Orpheus Precious Stones are cast in bronze in our own atelier.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Reclining Man Ashcan Early 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Gay Nude
Reclining Man Ashcan Early 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Gay Nude

Reclining Man Ashcan Early 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Gay Nude

By Isidore Konti

Located in New York, NY

Konti has a fifteen-inch bronze figure of Orpheus, and a bronze coin, in the Peabody Art Collection of Maryland State Archives, Annapolis; as well as work in the collection of the Mi...

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1910s American Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Bliss, " Unique and Early Bronze of Female Nude by John Gregory, 1907
"Bliss, " Unique and Early Bronze of Female Nude by John Gregory, 1907

"Bliss, " Unique and Early Bronze of Female Nude by John Gregory, 1907

By John Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gregory is known for his "Orpheus" bronze at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, and an equestrian sculpture of General Anthony Wayne at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Antique Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

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H 21.26 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus
Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus

Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid Patinated Bronze Sculpture Statue Nude Male Greek Orpheus nice interesting piece of conversation solid patinated bronze circa 1970's.

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze of Orpheus, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century
Antique Bronze of Orpheus, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century

Antique Bronze of Orpheus, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine bronze statue of Orpheus, after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1887), circa 1860 in date.

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Antique 1860s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Portland Oregon Northwest Artist Large Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Portland Oregon Northwest Artist Large Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture

Portland Oregon Northwest Artist Large Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture

Located in Portland, OR

Commissioned works include; "Farewell to Orpheus" bronze fountain, Portland State University, 1968 "Pioneer Woman" bronze, Council Crest, Portland, 1966 "Seat of Wisdom" Lead relief,...

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1960s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse

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 in script to stool "A.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Group Orpheus and Cerberus by Henri Peinte and Siot-Decauville
Bronze Group Orpheus and Cerberus by Henri Peinte and Siot-Decauville

Bronze Group Orpheus and Cerberus by Henri Peinte and Siot-Decauville

By Henri Peinte, Siot-Decauville

Located in Paris, FR

Large patinated bronze group depicting Orpheus, the mythical poet of Thrace, putting Cerberus to sleep.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Orpheus with Lyre by Horejc, 1916
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Orpheus with Lyre by Horejc, 1916

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Orpheus with Lyre by Horejc, 1916

By Jaroslav Horejc

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Bronze sculpture of Orpheus with lyre. Artist/ Maker:
 Jaroslav Horejc 1886-1983.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Restauration Ormolu Clock Orpheus and Eurydice
Restauration Ormolu Clock Orpheus and Eurydice

Restauration Ormolu Clock Orpheus and Eurydice

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H 14.97 in W 9.65 in D 3.94 in

Restauration Ormolu Clock Orpheus and Eurydice

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century gilt and chiseled bronze mantel clock. It features Orpheus playing his lyre near a lion.

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape
Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape

Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Blending Neo-Classical sculpture and artistry with skilled horological craftsmanship, Alexandre Destape was awarded the silver medal in 1855. The bronze figure of the mythical Greek...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Orpheus Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Male Nude with Lyre by George Mattes 1900
Orpheus Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Male Nude with Lyre by George Mattes 1900

Orpheus Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Male Nude with Lyre by George Mattes 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

Orpheus, tall Antique bronze sculpture of a male nude with lyre and cape.

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Early 20th Century German Greek Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Pair of Neoclassical Statues of Eurydice and Orpheus
French 19th Century Pair of Neoclassical Statues of Eurydice and Orpheus

French 19th Century Pair of Neoclassical Statues of Eurydice and Orpheus

Located in Dallas, TX

This spectacular pair of antique French neoclassical Napoleon III period statues were created in spelter then given a superb patinated bronze finish. The work represents Eurydice and...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Monumental Art Deco Mantel Clock - Orpheus And The Animals, Austria, circa 1925
Monumental Art Deco Mantel Clock - Orpheus And The Animals, Austria, circa 1925

Monumental Art Deco Mantel Clock - Orpheus And The Animals, Austria, circa 1925

Located in Greven, DE

The main focus is on the group of figures in gilded and patinated bronze. We see Orpheus with the lyre flanked by an antelope and a puma.

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus"
Large Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus"

Large Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus"

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H 22 in W 26 in D 9 in

Large Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus"

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Rochester, NY

"Orpheus" a Fine antique 19th century French bronze sculpture attributed to Albert Carrier Belleuse (1824-1887).

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Slate, Metal, Bronze

Orpheus Ascending, Third life
Orpheus Ascending, Third life

Orpheus Ascending, Third life

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Some works of art are exploratory; they ask questions, but offer no answers. Some are the distillation of a lifetime of experience, and the answers they give cannot easily be transl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue Orpheus and Cerberus by Edme Antony Paul Noël
Bronze Statue Orpheus and Cerberus by Edme Antony Paul Noël

Bronze Statue Orpheus and Cerberus by Edme Antony Paul Noël

By Edme Anthony Paul Noel

Located in Paris, FR

Edme Antony Paul Noël (1845-1909), known as Tony Noël : important bronze statue with brown patina featuring Orpheus, mythical poet of Thrace, putting Cerberus to sleep.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Orpheus Charming the Animals, " Monumental Bronze Relief with Nude Male, 1910
"Orpheus Charming the Animals, " Monumental Bronze Relief with Nude Male, 1910

"Orpheus Charming the Animals, " Monumental Bronze Relief with Nude Male, 1910

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully sculpted, cast and patinated, this monumental bronze sculptural relief depicts a nude Orpheus playing his lyre at the center, calming and charming the animals around him,...

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Vintage 1910s German Belle Époque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus and Cerberus" by Henri Peinte(1845-1912
19th Century Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus and Cerberus" by Henri Peinte(1845-1912

19th Century Bronze Sculpture "Orpheus and Cerberus" by Henri Peinte(1845-1912

By Henri Peinte, Siot-Decauville

Located in Paris, FR

Group in bronze with nuanced brown patina. It features Orpheus, the mythical poet of Thrace, putting Cerberus to sleep.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Felix AGOSTINI - A  Pair of Sculpted Bronze Wall Sconces
Felix AGOSTINI - A  Pair of Sculpted Bronze Wall Sconces

Felix AGOSTINI - A Pair of Sculpted Bronze Wall Sconces

By Felix Agostini

Located in San Francisco, CA

The beautifully executed bronze sculptures represent Orpheus and Eurydice.

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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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$55,946

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By Roger Godchaux 1

Located in PARIS, FR

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Located in London, GB

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Early 19th Century American Realist Animal Paintings

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Oil

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

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$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Copper, Iron

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
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Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

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Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

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Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
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"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

By Gubelin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786

$7,600 / set

H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786

Located in Middletown, NY

4th Edition of the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations London: A. Strahan and T. Cade...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Allonge Male, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
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Allonge Male, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

In his work entitled Allongé – to elongate or stretch - Richard MacDonald has sculpted the powerful lines of the male dancer, accentuating the graceful form of his body. Working with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park
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"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary work of art by America's leading maker of luxe objects for homes and businesses in the early 20th century, this large and heavy Siena marble clock by J. E. Caldwell ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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"The Red Dress"

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$45,625

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By Joseph Newman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

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$950,000

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By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by Artist Lower Right Maxwell House Coffee

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1920s Figurative Paintings

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"Yes Sir! That's Hills Brothers Coffee" Original Advertisement
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By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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A bronze of Queen Elizabeth II Trooping the Colour by Amy Goodman

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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2010s English Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Glory, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Celebrating World War I French Soldiers, 1934
"Glory, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Celebrating World War I French Soldiers, 1934

"Glory, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Celebrating World War I French Soldiers, 1934

By Jules Bernaerts

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Materials

Bronze

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Orpheus Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of orpheus bronze for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of orpheus bronze was constructed with great care. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of orpheus bronze you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of orpheus bronze, designed in the Art Deco, Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of orpheus bronze that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Brand, Henri Peinte and Siot-Decauville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Orpheus Bronze?

A piece of orpheus bronze can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,980 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.