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Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns
Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns

Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns

$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 9.5 in D 17.25 in

Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns

By Alfred Jean Foretay

Located in Dayton, OH

. Mantel clock features the sculpture Hirondelle Blessee by Alfred Jean Foretay above a gilt framed, white

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Bronze Bust
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Bronze Bust

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H 24 in W 9 in D 9 in

Bronze Bust

By Alfred Jean Foretay

Located in New York, NY

. Signed A. Foretay, Paris, France, 1891.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Mouse with Oyster by A. Foretay, France, 1890
Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Mouse with Oyster by A. Foretay, France, 1890

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Mouse with Oyster by A. Foretay, France, 1890

By Alfred Jean Foretay

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze sculpture of a mouse with an oyster shell. by Alfred J Foretay. Signature: 
A

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude with Satyr by Alfred Foretay
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude with Satyr by Alfred Foretay

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude with Satyr by Alfred Foretay

By Alfred Jean Foretay

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco sculpture of a seated nude with satyr. By 
Alfred J Foretay. Style: 
Art Deco Date

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Alfred-Jean Foretay "Aubade à La Lune" Two Art Nouveau Sculptures
Alfred-Jean Foretay "Aubade à La Lune" Two Art Nouveau Sculptures

Alfred-Jean Foretay "Aubade à La Lune" Two Art Nouveau Sculptures

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Alfred-Jean Foretay (1861-1944) "Aubade à la lune" two polychrome metal sculptures, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Fine Marble Bust of a Lady by Alfred Jean Foretay Signed
Fine Marble Bust of a Lady by Alfred Jean Foretay Signed

Fine Marble Bust of a Lady by Alfred Jean Foretay Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Alfred Jean Foretay (1861-1944) A fine marble bust of a lady, Velléda signed ALFRED JEAN FORETAY

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble

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Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Materials

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Located in Guaynabo, PR

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Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece glassware, France, mid-19th century
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$27,315Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6.3 in Dm 3.31 in

Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece glassware, France, mid-19th century

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Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

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Crystal

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Located in London, GB

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A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock

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$24,000

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Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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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