Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski Arab Water Carrier Bronze Figure on Black Marble Signed
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb late 19th / early 20th-century bronze sculpture by the German-Polish sculptor Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski, depicting an Arab water carrier.
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Figure of a Teutonic Warrior
By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figure of a Teutonic warrior. Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (German, 1865–1910).
Bronze
Field worker with rake / - The Humility of the Farm Worker -
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865 Mieltschin - 1910 Berlin), Field worker with rake, around 1900.
Bronze
Bronze, 2 Young Children Riding on Sled on Carved White Marble Base ca. 1895
By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in Petaluma, CA
The bronze is signed by the noted German artist Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865-1910). We have sold many of his fine bronzes.
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
19th Century German Terracotta Bust of Bearded Jew by Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in New York, NY
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski bronzed terracotta bust of bearded Jew.
Terracotta
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski Bronze Cossack Sculpture, circa 1890
By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and well sculpted bronze figure of a Cossack wearing clogs by renowned Polish sculptor Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865-1910) dating from circa 1890.
Bronze
Sold
H 23.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
German Bronze Figure of a Nude Male Strongman Breaking out of Chains, ca. 1895
By Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in Petaluma, CA
This powerful and handsome young man is going to break out of his chains. Showing great strength and muscularity, coupled with a beautiful factory brown patina, and mounted on a red ...
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Sculpture by Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski
Located in Paris, FR
Art Nouveau sculpture by Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865-1910) Marked on the back with the manufacturer name FRITZ KOCHENDÖRFER.
Ceramic, Terracotta
$2,680
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
A Miniati, Arab Warrior, Signed Orientalist Bronze, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Orientalist bronze with a brown patina, representing an Arab in motion, a rifle in his hand, hiding in the folds of his clothing. This sculpture is signed on the base Miniati and...
Bronze
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
"David, " Large, Superb Bronze with Half-Nude Male Figure by Atkins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most finely sculpted and executed bronzes we have ever offered, this 22-inch sculpture portrays David as a handsome, lithe young man, with a small stone in his hand, ready...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Arab Water Carrier by Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze statue of an Arab water carrier, having a good patina, signed; Debut and a plaque reading; Porteur D eau Tunisien Par Debut 1erPrix de Rome Mar...
Bronze
German School Bronze Sculpture of Victorious Achilles circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VICTORIOUS ACHILLES Probably German, circa 1900 28 1/4" H x 7" D x 7 1/2" W Patinated sand-cast bronze Unsigned A powerful bronze figure of a classical warrior as a victor, probab...
Bronze
$3,800
H 31.5 in W 13 in D 16 in
Tall Antique French Academic Realism 19thC Bronze Roman Warrior Statue Sculpture
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome tall antique French patinated bronze statue of a Greco-Roman warrior, circa 1890, by Émile Louis Picault (1833–1915). This very dynamic bronze at almost three feet t...
Bronze
$380
H 4.75 in W 1.63 in D 1.63 in
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
Metal
$1,160Sale Price|60% Off
H 9 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Bronze Statue of Toddler Climbing on Chair by Juan Clara ca. 1900
By Juan Clara
Located in Petaluma, CA
Juan Clara was a noted Spanish sculptor who specialized in small children having difficulty with chairs. That's pretty much all he did. This is very large piece for him and is a very...
Bronze
Downhill Skier Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool bronze downhill skier sculpture on a solid block of white onyx by C. Jere, circa 1970s. The piece is signed "C. Jere" on the skis and has a wonderful patina. A very hard ...
Quartz, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of David & Slain Goliath After Antonin Mercie
By Antonin Mercie
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of the victorious David, standing on the head of the slain Goliath, after the original model by Antonin Mercie (1845-1916), meas...
Bronze
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Bronze
$2,950
H 24.88 in W 8.63 in D 11.38 in
French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier by Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MARCEL DEBUT French, 1865-1933 French Orientalist Model of a Tunisian Young Man Carrying Water Polychromed and patinated bronze signed "Debut" 24 7/8" H x 11 3/8" D x 8 5/8" W A...
Bronze
French Bronze Figure by Jean Didier Debut
By Jean Didier Debut
Located in Newark, England
NAMED PORTEUR D’EAU TUNISIEN From our Antique Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French Bronze Figure by Jean Didier Debut. The figure named Porteur d’eau T...
Bronze
$12,500
H 36.25 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Carved Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris, circa 19...
Marble
$2,913
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 8.8 in
Rare Signed Dante Zoi Alabaster Sculpture of Two Children, Italian, Circa 1920s
By Dante Zoi
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcarved, endearing and remarkable Classical Realism / Figurative work of art, weighing 23.15 pounds. A tender and exquisitely hand-carved alabaster sculpture by Italian artist Da...
Alabaster
Honor Patria Bronze Sculpture After Emile Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze sculpture of a proud Roman warrior, entitled Le Devoir (The Duty), after the original model by Emiile Picault (1833-1915) measuring 23 by 9 by 8 1/2 inches. Nameplat...
Bronze
E Picault, Victoria, Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Victoria: bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a victorious warrior, on a red marble base This bronze is entitled "Victoria" and is signed by the artist Emile Picault Emile Pica...
Marble, Bronze
$163,180
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and wonderfully rendered 19th century Italian cast bronze depicting a seated Hermes, the Greek god of messengers, travelers, and merchants, modeled after an original...
Bronze
Pair of Figural Brackets Featuring Atlas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of figural brackets featuring Atlas, faux sienna marble Dimensions: Height 21.75, width 9.5, Projection(Depth) 6.75 CW2296.
Resin
$5,500
H 34.4 in W 24 in D 12 in
19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
Marble, Spelter
$11,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.25 in Dm 9 in
Verdigris Bronze Art Deco Centerpiece Supported by Three Nude Male Figures
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spectacular and very rare, this large, high style Art Deco bronze centerpiece with a beautiful verdigris patina, consisting of a semi-spherical dish richly decorated with a dense pat...
Bronze
$28,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
Bronze
$15,000
H 13.63 in W 11 in D 1 in
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with...
Enamel
Esther in the Women's House of Ahasuerus
By Artus Wolfort
Located in New York, NY
Born in Antwerp, Artus Wolffordt received his training in Dordrecht where he became a master in 1603 at the age of twenty-two. He returned to his native city in 1615 and initially w...
Oil, Panel
$20,980
H 89 in W 28 in D 28 in
19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent 19th century bronze of Ulysses stringing his bow on square base. After Jacques Bousseau (1681-1740). Circa 1830 French Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 11 i...
Bronze
$18,000
H 34.5 in Dm 17 in
Fine Bronze Figures Entitled "Reveil de la Nature" by E. Picaul
Located in New York, NY
Signed 'E. Picault' inscribed and titled ‘Reveil de la Nature’ on self-base Artist: Emile Louis Picault (1833–1915) Origin: French Date: Late 19th century Dimension: 34 1/2 x 17 inc...
Bronze
$23,780Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maa...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Soldier
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Statue of Soldier. Continental gilt bronze figure of a Classical soldier, late 19th century, with sword extended, resting on a gilded octagonal m...
Marble, Bronze
$6,179
H 41.74 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture The Warrior by Auguste de Wever
By Auguste de Wever
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large patinated bronze figure of an Antiquity warrior. He is set on a base decorated with battle scenes, marked: Les Chasseurs Éclaireurs de Bruxelles à leur Lt Colonel O. Tahon 1870...
Bronze
$77,418
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 0.1 in
Italian Bronze Sculpture of Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoia, Carlomarochetti
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Italian bronze equestrian sculpture of Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoia, by Baron Carlo Marochetti, the duke wearing full armour with the visor of his helmet up and drawing his ...
Bronze
$26,500 / set
H 41 in W 27 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Warrior Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and true pair of late 19th century patinated bronze and sienna marble warrior statues. Each statue is raised on a curved sienna marble support below the patinated bronz...
Siena Marble
Victorian Bronze Gladiator Sculptures by Émile Guillemin, France
By Émile Guillemin
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian bronze brown patina standing gladiator figures (Retiarius and Myrmillo) (signed: E. GUILLEMIN)
Bronze
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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