In a country famed for its skilled carvers and working in an age when the virtuoso carving technique was highly prized, Antonio Tantardini was one of the very best exponents of master carvers in 19th-century Italy. Vicario describes Tantardini's skill as 'un abilità tecnica stupefacente'. The present amazing quality marble group epitomizes Tantardini's exceptional talents as a carver. Lesser sculptors might have shied away from attempting to carve a life-size wicker crib in marble, but Tantardini has relished the challenge. The result is a stunning achievement of verismo Italian sculpture. Subtle allegorical sculptures such as those by Monti, Magni and Tantardini served to endorse the legitimacy of the Risorgimento and their aspirational message is certainly more inspiring than the countless public statues of Risorgimento heroes which litter every Italian piazza; of which Tantardini too did his fair share.
A Life-Size Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture Children in a Crib by A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life-size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze of Mercury Life-Size
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful 19th century Italian patinated bronze figure of Mercury after the model by Giambologna. Resting on a marble pedestal
Bronze
Life-Sized Mannequin, 19th/20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-sized articulated figure carved from oak, featuring movable limbs and an exceptionally friendly facial expression. One foot is missing, and the nose shows signs of damage.
Oak
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical White Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian 19th century neo-classical white carrara marble sculpture of Paulina Bonaparte signed by Carlo Fossi. Paulina was...
Carrara Marble
Dionysius Marble Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Large head of Dionysus sculpture in white marble, 19th century.
Marble
Life size Marble Bust sculpture of Apollo, Italy 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and larger than life size hand-carved Carrara marble bust of Apollo, signed C. Scheggi (1833-1876). In excellent antique condition...
Marble
$9,200 / set
H 58 in W 11 in D 11 in
Late 19th Century Italian Marble & Alabaster Sculpture with Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Late 19th Century Italian sculpture. Carved with fine marble and pink alabaster, this piece depicts a beautiful young woman draped in a flowing robe dress that cascades i...
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Marble Children Sculpture Signed A. Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant early 20th Century Italian carved marble sculpture, created circa 1920 and signed A. Gory, depicts two young children in a tender embrace. One child leans in affectionat...
Marble
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 16 in D 14 in
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Marble Sculpture of Rape of Proserpina, Italy
Located in Greding, DE
Marble sculpture depicting the rape of Proserpina inspired by Gian Lorenzo Bernini's famous model, executed as figura serpentinata. Pluto, identified by a crown as ruler of the under...
Marble
19th Century Italian Marble Sculpture of a Mother & Child
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming white marble sculpture made in Italy in the 19th Century. The central focus is a graceful mother, draped in traditional attire and a beautiful braid adorning her hair; who i...
Marble
$34,270 / set
H 88.59 in W 52.76 in D 24.81 in
Spectacular Italian Sculptures "The Four Seasons" in Carrara Marble 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Sculptures "The Four Seasons" in Carrara Marble 19th Century total height: 225cm statue height: 183cm base: 48cm x 63cm base height: 40cm good condition for the period
Carrara Marble
$2,625
H 32.29 in W 43.31 in D 7.88 in
Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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...
Wood