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Rancoulet Ernest

Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing
Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing

Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing

By Rancoulet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

marble base. Measures: 50cm (19.5") high. Signed; 'Rancoulet' Ernest Rancoulet was a French sculptor

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Ernest Rancoulet (1842-1918)
Ernest Rancoulet (1842-1918)

Ernest Rancoulet (1842-1918)

$750Sale Price|50% Off

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in

Ernest Rancoulet (1842-1918)

By Rancoulet

Located in Porto, PT

"Myosotis". Bronze art sculpture. Height: 54 cm

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Metal Sculpture on Neoclassical Pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet
French Gilt Metal Sculpture on Neoclassical Pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet

French Gilt Metal Sculpture on Neoclassical Pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in London, GB

French gilt metal sculpture on Neoclassical pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet French, early 20th

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet
Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet

Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique French Alabaster Clock "La Walkyrie" by Ernest Rancoulet (1875-1915)
Antique French Alabaster Clock "La Walkyrie" by Ernest Rancoulet (1875-1915)

Antique French Alabaster Clock "La Walkyrie" by Ernest Rancoulet (1875-1915)

By Rancoulet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Magnificent French figural alabaster mantel clock titled “La Walkyrie” by acclaimed sculptor Ernest

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Bacchantes by Ernest Rancoulet (1842 Bordeaux - 1918), France 20th Century
Bacchantes by Ernest Rancoulet (1842 Bordeaux - 1918), France 20th Century

Bacchantes by Ernest Rancoulet (1842 Bordeaux - 1918), France 20th Century

$4,058Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.59 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in

Bacchantes by Ernest Rancoulet (1842 Bordeaux - 1918), France 20th Century

By Rancoulet

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of silver-plated bronze figures in the form of dancing bacchantes with vine leaves in their hair. The female dancer holds a staff, the male dancer a tambourine. Stamped at the f...

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ernest Rancoulet Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of a French Nobleman circa 1900
Ernest Rancoulet Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of a French Nobleman circa 1900

Ernest Rancoulet Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of a French Nobleman circa 1900

By Rancoulet

Located in Milford, NH

A fine patinated bronze bust of a French nobleman by French sculptor Ernest Rancoulet (1870-1915

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Antique Early 1900s French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Rancoulet Bronze Indians
Rancoulet Bronze Indians

Rancoulet Bronze Indians

$4,200 / set

H 23 in W 9 in D 9 in

Rancoulet Bronze Indians

By Rancoulet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Rancoulet bronze sculpture pair Indians.

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Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet
Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet

Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet

$9,024

H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in

Ormolu Bust of a 16th Century Prince, by Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in London, GB

, width 42cm, depth 22cm Made by the skilled and renowned French artist and sculptor Ernest Rancoulet

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Ormolu

Ernest Rancoulet "Dona Sol" Patinated Bronze Bust
Ernest Rancoulet "Dona Sol" Patinated Bronze Bust

Ernest Rancoulet "Dona Sol" Patinated Bronze Bust

Located in Astoria, NY

Ernest Rancoulet (French, 1870-1915) "Dona Sol", Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Portrait

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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Busts

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue

By Rancoulet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Ernest Rancoulet (1870–1915) Born in Bordeaux, France. Rancoulet was a renowned bronzier. He was a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Figurine of a Woman with a Basket of Fish, E. Rancoulet
Figurine of a Woman with a Basket of Fish, E. Rancoulet

Figurine of a Woman with a Basket of Fish, E. Rancoulet

$492Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.39 in W 8.08 in D 4.34 in

Figurine of a Woman with a Basket of Fish, E. Rancoulet

Located in Opole, PL

spigot. The whole is placed on a rectangular, metal pedestal. All signed by Ernest Rancoulet (a

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

French 19th Century Bronze Figure “Repousseur de la Renaissance” by Ernest Ranco
French 19th Century Bronze Figure “Repousseur de la Renaissance” by Ernest Ranco

French 19th Century Bronze Figure “Repousseur de la Renaissance” by Ernest Ranco

Located in Newark, England

figure Repousseur de la Renaissance, signed by Ernest Rancoulet (1843–1915). This finely cast and chased

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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"La Moissonneuse" Statue en Bronze Par Ernest Rancoulet
"La Moissonneuse" Statue en Bronze Par Ernest Rancoulet

"La Moissonneuse" Statue en Bronze Par Ernest Rancoulet

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H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

"La Moissonneuse" Statue en Bronze Par Ernest Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

Society following the death of its President in 1928. Ernest RANCOULET ( 1842-1918 ) was born in Bordeaux

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of an Armor Maker by Rancoulet, 19th Century
Bronze Sculpture of an Armor Maker by Rancoulet, 19th Century

Bronze Sculpture of an Armor Maker by Rancoulet, 19th Century

By Rancoulet

Located in New York, NY

French, cast and patinated bronze with great details.

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Bust Figure of a Renaissance Lady
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Bust Figure of a Renaissance Lady

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Bust Figure of a Renaissance Lady

By Rancoulet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 19th century French gilt bronze bust figure of a Renaissance lady by Ernest Rancoulet (1870

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze 19th Century Sculpture of Winged Cupid by Ernest Rancoulet
Bronze 19th Century Sculpture of Winged Cupid by Ernest Rancoulet

Bronze 19th Century Sculpture of Winged Cupid by Ernest Rancoulet

Located in Brighton, GB

Bronze 19th century sculpture of winged cupid by Ernest Rancoulet, France. Beautiful, romantic

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau French Figural Table Lamp in the Manner of L & F Moreau
Art Nouveau French Figural Table Lamp in the Manner of L & F Moreau

Art Nouveau French Figural Table Lamp in the Manner of L & F Moreau

By Louis & François Moreau

Located in San Francisco, CA

marble stage, done in the manner of L & F Moreau, Julien Caussée, or Ernest Rancoulet. Exquisitely

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

Bronze sculpture “Harmony”. RANCOULET, Ernest (France, 1870-1915).
Bronze sculpture “Harmony”. RANCOULET, Ernest (France, 1870-1915).

Bronze sculpture “Harmony”. RANCOULET, Ernest (France, 1870-1915).

By Rancoulet

Located in Madrid, ES

Bronze sculpture “Harmony”. RANCOULET, Ernest (France, 1870-1915). It has small flaws. On a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Other

Bisque Porcelain Figurine: Venus with Cupids by Ernest Rancoulet
Bisque Porcelain Figurine: Venus with Cupids by Ernest Rancoulet

Bisque Porcelain Figurine: Venus with Cupids by Ernest Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in Paris, FR

base: Rancoulet. Ernest Rancoulet is a French sculptor born in Bordeaux in 1870. He is best known

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Bronze Statue: Le Travail, by Ernest Rancoulet
19th Century Bronze Statue: Le Travail, by Ernest Rancoulet

19th Century Bronze Statue: Le Travail, by Ernest Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Ernest Rancoulet featuring an allegory of work with a young

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Large 19th Century Bronze by Ernest Rancoulet, Entitled Triumphator
Fine and Large 19th Century Bronze by Ernest Rancoulet, Entitled Triumphator

Fine and Large 19th Century Bronze by Ernest Rancoulet, Entitled Triumphator

By Rancoulet

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and large 19th century Figurative bronze by Ernest Rancoulet. Entitled Triumphator

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Fontaine Figure, French, Bronze, Statue, After Ernest Rancoulet
Antique Fontaine Figure, French, Bronze, Statue, After Ernest Rancoulet

Antique Fontaine Figure, French, Bronze, Statue, After Ernest Rancoulet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Jean de la Fontaine figure. A French, bronze statue after Ernest Rancoulet

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue

By Rancoulet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Ernest Rancoulet (1870-1915) Born in Bordeaux, France. Rancoulet was a renowned bronzer. He was a student

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet
Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet

Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in Dallas, TX

commensurate with age and use with gilt painted finish. Key and pendulum included. Ernest Rancoulet (1870-1915

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Brass, Spelter

La Vendangeuse Original Nuanced Brown Patina Bronze by E. Rancoulet, Signed
La Vendangeuse Original Nuanced Brown Patina Bronze by E. Rancoulet, Signed

La Vendangeuse Original Nuanced Brown Patina Bronze by E. Rancoulet, Signed

By Rancoulet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original nuanced brown patina bronze by Ernest Rancoulet and his wood plinth of the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture a Lady with Fruits in Her Hands E. Rancoulet
French Bronze Sculpture a Lady with Fruits in Her Hands E. Rancoulet

French Bronze Sculpture a Lady with Fruits in Her Hands E. Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in Raalte, NL

Bronze sculpture from circa 1900 by Rancoulet E. (1870-1915) called "Fruit Defendu" depicting a

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Victorian Bronze of Boy with Trumpets by Ernst Rancoulet, c. 1900
Fine Victorian Bronze of Boy with Trumpets by Ernst Rancoulet, c. 1900

Fine Victorian Bronze of Boy with Trumpets by Ernst Rancoulet, c. 1900

Located in Heathfield, GB

sculptor Ernest Rancoulet (b. 1870 d. 1915). Rancoulet is known for his neoclassical bronzes of

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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