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Terracotta lion sculpture. Measures: Width 34 cm. Height 25 cm.

The lion is portrayed at rest, yet remains alert and powerful, reflecting the traditional symbolism of the king of beasts in European decorative arts. The sculptor has carefully rend...

19th Century, Terracotta Italian Sculpture of Venus with a Pearl from Fonderia Chiurazzi After the famous Venus of Capua Her twisted torso, draped in cloth from the waist down, le...

A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble resting sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting it...

This elegant 19th-century Italian terracotta sculpture is a remarkable work of art. Although the signature is illegible, it is authenticated and represents an allegory of autumn. The...

This is a charming 19th century French terracotta sculpture depicting two playful putti in a spirited pose, likely representing allegorical or pastoral themes common to the period. T...

Clay figure of a seated lion with a sweet countenance.

Terracotta finished stone composite sculpture of a young male nymph resting on a rock. Mounted on a round step molded base, French, mid-19th century.

Excellent late 19th century animalier bronze study of a feeding reindeer with rich brown colour and very fine hand chased and etched surface detail, raised on a stepped naturalistic base, stamped with Peyrol Foundry mark and signed Isidore Bonheur Additional information Height: 16 cm Width: 22 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Foundry: Peyrol circa: 1880 Materials: Bronze SKU: 8211 DESCRIPTION Isidore Bonheur Isidore Bonheur, born in Bordeaux May 15 1827. Isidore was the third child of Christine Dorotheé Sophie Marquis (1797–1833), a musician, and Oscar-Raymond Bonheur (1796–1849) (a landscape and portrait painter and an early adherent of Saint-Simonianism, a Christian-socialist sect that promoted the education of women alongside men). Isidore was the brother of Auguste Bonheur...

Delightful late 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Si...

Decorate a gentleman’s study, library, or office with this rustic antique sculpture from France, circa 1880. Handcrafted in terracotta, the earthenware statue portrays a young farmer...

An endearing early 20th century bronze study of an owl perched upon a branch with excellent colour and very fine smooth tactile surface, signed and dated 1921 Additional information...