Ary Bitter Sculptures

French, 1883-1973

Ary Bitter was an important French artist, best known for his animal sculptures. He was a designer, painter, and sculptor in various mediums including plaster. In 1910, his work l’Enfant au chevreau received an honorable mention and he carried off the school’s “Chenavard” prize. The following year, in 1911, he won the “Lemaire” prize, and a year later, in 1912, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français and was a regular exhibitor there up until 1939. Bitter won a bronze medal at the 1913 Salon and the silver medal at the 1921 Salon. In 1913, he worked on a public fountain in Nantes. In 1921, he was commissioned to work on the Sanary-sur-Merwar memorial as well as those in the Marseille cemeteries of St Louis and St Jérôme. In 1923, Bitter created a mascot for Mme Louis Renault’s car and in 1924 won the gold at that year’s Paris Salon The next year, he was one of the sculptors featured by the founder Susse Frères in an exhibition at the Boulevard de la Madeleine showroom. He was commissioned by Susse Frères to work with them on several limited editions. In 1927, he exhibited the work Chloé allongée at the Salon and in 1931 saw him exhibit a bronze version of Diane Chasseresse and in 1932 he was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and his Cajolerie was declared hors concours at that year’s Salon. In 1935, Bitter showed two works at the Salon, Léda and Le Cygne. Further honors followed when in 1937 he was awarded a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques de Paris and he was invited to show work at the “Palais de la Céramique” and the “Palais du Métal”. Bitter was also given a diplôme d’honneur by the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts.

Artist: Ary Bitter

Ary BitterGirl with a Kid / - Caresses of innocence -, c. 1930

$10,736

Girl with a Kid / - Caresses of innocence -

By Ary Bitter

Located in Berlin, DE

Ary Bitter (1883 Marseille - 1973 Paris), Girl with Kid, around 1930. Green patinated bronze with cast plinth loosely mounted on a white-veined dark green marble base. Dimensions of the plinth: 5 cm (height) x 80 cm (length) x 24 (width), dimensions of the bronze 28 cm (height) x 72 cm (length) x 18 cm (width). Weight of the bronze 18.2 kg, total weight 39.2 kg. Signed “Ary Bitter.” on the plinth and stamped “L N Paris J L” by the foundry Les Neveux de Jacques Lehmann...

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1930s Art Deco Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Ary BitterPair of bookends with Elephants, circa 1935

$16,462

Pair of bookends with Elephants

By Ary Bitter

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of bookends with Elephants by Ary BITTER (1883-1973) A very fine pair of bronze sculptures with a nuanced green patina Signed " Ary Bitter Sclp " on an original plaque on one o...

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1930s French School Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Ary BitterBronze Goat Statue with her kids by Ary Bitter - (1883-1973), 20th

$5,964

Bronze Goat Statue with her kids by Ary Bitter - (1883-1973)

By Ary Bitter

Located in Gent, VOV

Fine quality Bronze Goat statue by the esteemed French sculptor Ary Bitter (1883-1973), depicting a mother goat tenderly accompanied by her two young kids...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Ary BitterPan and Maidens

$30,261

Pan and Maidens

By Ary Bitter

Located in London, GB

Silvered bronze with marble base

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1920s Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Ary BitterPair of bookends with Elephants, circa 1930

$16,462

Pair of bookends with Elephants

By Ary Bitter

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of bookends with Elephants by Ary BITTER (1883-1973) A very fine pair of bronze sculptures with a nuanced dark brown patina Signed " Ary Bitter Sclp " on an original plaque on ...

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1930s French School Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Else FürstElse FÜRST (1873-1943), Fasane Foundry stamp of the Berlin foundry Kraas, ca 1938

$4,712

H 9.85 in W 28.75 in D 6.7 in

Else FÜRST (1873-1943), Fasane Foundry stamp of the Berlin foundry Kraas

Located in Berlin, DE

Else Fürst was a German sculptor and medalist who was murdered by the Nazis. Biographical data: Bronze signed Foundry stamp of the Berlin foundry Kraas. 25 x 73 cm Born: June 25,...

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1930s Realist Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere, circa 1900

$395,000

H 89 in W 22 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Auguste HengTorso of a woman, circa 1925

$15,269

H 16.15 in W 5.6 in D 4.93 in

Torso of a woman

Located in PARIS, FR

Torso of a woman by Auguste HENG (1891-1968) Sculpture in pink marble stone Signed on the base " A. Heng " Presented on an olive-wood base France circa 1925 height 34,5 cm height ...

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1920s Art Deco Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Stone

Pierre Jules MêneChien braque seul n°3 Bronze sculpture of hunting dog by Pierre Jules Mêne, 1843 - 1879

$536

H 3.55 in W 5.24 in D 2.05 in

Chien braque seul n°3 Bronze sculpture of hunting dog by Pierre Jules Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Ixelles, BE

Pierre Jules Mêne (1810 - 1879) fut l'un des sculpteurs français les plus importants du XIXe siècle, au même titre que d'autres animaliers célèbres tels qu'Antoine Louis Barye (1795 ...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Carl PayneBronze sculpture of 'Rapunzel' from German fairytale by Carl Payne

$5,950

H 13 in W 20 in

Bronze sculpture of 'Rapunzel' from German fairytale by Carl Payne

By Carl Payne

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

A stunning Nude Bronze Sculpture 'Rapunzel' with inspiration taken from the German fairytale. Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Paintings and Works of Art at the beginning of 2004 in order to dedicate his time to create and develop stunning individual contemporary sculpture. Carl is a Staffordshire based sculptor for whom art has played a large part in his academic work taking him through the Burslem School of Art, the Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and then to Stafford College. After qualifying in Figurative Sculpture he launched his career with commission after commission, which has now secured his reputation for fine quality workmanship both in life-size format and smaller decorative pieces. The list of his completed commissioned work is extensive, including many ‘house-hold’ names from the sporting world, commerce and the past. The following are just some of the private and publicly commissioned completed works that form Carl’s prestigious portfolio:- King George 5th and Queen Mary – life size portrait buste commissioned by Cunards Cruise Ships and located in the ballroom of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship. Randolph Turpin – life size and a quarter - commissioned by Warwick and Leamington Spa Council located in Warwick Town Centre, Sir Stanley Matthews – life size and a half - commissioned by the Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation located at The Britannia Stadium. The Stadium of Light - life size group of figures – commissioned by Sunderland Football Club...

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20th Century Modern Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Silvered Bronze Rooster, France circa 19th Century, Circa 1900

$1,900Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.5 in

Antique Silvered Bronze Rooster, France circa 19th Century

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Antique Silvered Bronze Rooster France, circa 1900 10 1/4 x 9 1/2 (H x D) inches A very fine and lively bronze statuette of a preening Rooster. Nicely cast and well-carved and in ex...

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19th Century French School Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Silver, Bronze

María José de la MacorraBellota 7, 2018

$1,890

H 5.88 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Bellota 7

By María José de la Macorra

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

María José de la Macorra (México, D.F., 1964) realizó sus estudios en la Escuela de Cerámica y Porcelana de Toluca, Mokichi Okada Association,...

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2010s Naturalistic Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Louis Émile Loiseau-RousseauAntique French 19th Bronze Equestrian Group Horses Jockeys Statue Sculpture 1895, Circa 1895

$2,800

H 11 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Antique French 19th Bronze Equestrian Group Horses Jockeys Statue Sculpture 1895

Located in Portland, OR

A fine late 19th century antique French bronze sculpture group, of a pair of race horses & jockeys, by Paul Louis Emile Loiseau-Rousseau, Paris (1861-1927). The bronze circa 1895 de...

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1890s French School Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul-Auguste GagneAntique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue "Queen of Babylon", 1875

$1,695

H 10 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue "Queen of Babylon"

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique cast bronze sculpture an Egyptian Revival bust "The Queen of Babylon", by the 19th century French sculptor Paul Auguste Gagne, circa 1875. This rare & unusual bronze b...

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1870s French School Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Gaetano Martinez1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman, 1925 ca.

$4,533

H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in

1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman

By Gaetano Martinez

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian sculpture representing a seated maiden. The artwork rests on a square marble base Signed on the base “Gaetano Martinez Roma” According a written opinion by Prof. Al...

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1920s Art Deco Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Edouard DelabrierreLion marchant - Sculpture en bronze signée Edouard Delabrierre, 19e siècle, c. 1880

$1,431

H 5.52 in W 7.96 in D 3.15 in

Lion marchant - Sculpture en bronze signée Edouard Delabrierre, 19e siècle

Located in Ixelles, BE

Edouard Delabrièrre (1829 - 1912) Lion marchant Bronze à patine verte H. : 14 cm ; L. : 20,2 cm ; P. : 8 cm Signé « E. DELABRIERRE » sur la terrasse Épreuve de fonte ancienne É...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Bronze

Jits BakkerOlympiade Danseres Olympian Dancer Bronze Figurative Woman Sculpture Nude Body, 2024

$1,753

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in

Olympiade Danseres Olympian Dancer Bronze Figurative Woman Sculpture Nude Body

By Jits Bakker

Located in Utrecht, NL

Olympiade Danseres Olympian Dancer Bronze Figurative Woman Sculpture Nude Body Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ary Bitter Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

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