Antonio Tantardini Decorative Objects

A lively and expressive 19th-century bronze sculpture of a hare in motion, caught mid-step with its ears alert and body turned as if pausing mid-leap. The surface is richly textured,...

Large head of Dionysus sculpture in white marble, 19th century.  

Mid-19th century over life-size carved marble statue of Michelangelo's "Bacchus". Grand Tour copy through the "Point To Point" method directly from the original keeping its masterful proportions and Fine details in an exact size to Michelangelo's work. We have never seen a 19th century copy of this Renaissance Masterpiece of this size and are quite fortunate to be responsible for its stewardship until purchase by a discerning collector The original "Bacchus" is a marble sculpture by the master, Michelangelo, created circa 1496 when the artist was 21. This statue was originally commissioned by Cardinal Raffaele Riario. However, it was rejected by him and eventually found its way to Jacopo Galli, Cardinal Riario’s banker and a friend of the sculptor, who purchased it in 1506. Some 66 years later it was bought for the Medici and transferred to the royal house in Florence, Italy. Currently it can be viewed at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. It is one of just two sculptures surviving Michelangelo’s initial period in Rome, with the other being Pieta. The artwork: This somewhat oversized...

A spectacular Italian 19th century neo-classical white carrara marble sculpture of Paulina Bonaparte signed by Carlo Fossi. Paulina was...

A beautiful 19th century Italian patinated bronze figure of Mercury after the model by Giambologna. Resting on a marble pedestal

Life-Size Artist Mannequin Italy circa 1870, 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech life-size female figure of almost 66 inches, da...

Late 19th century well executed large patinated bronze figural sculpture of a seated cupid / winged putti resting of an oval marble base. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear ...

Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century Item e7296 A wooden carved children's carousel lama statur decorated with polychrome painting, made in Germany around the 1890s. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

A striking 20th Century Italian life-size marble sculpture of a dancing girl, meticulously handcrafted from luminous white marble contrasted with richly veined red marble. Gracefully...

This exceptional 19th century Italian hand carved marble group titled: 'The Wrestlers' was carved after a Greek original of the 3rd century BCE. This impressive statue depicts two na...

A 19th Century Life Sized Carved Marble Figure of Farnese Hercules, after the antique Carved in marble, the recognisable Farnese contrapposto stance, holding the stolen Hesperides a...