Gaston Leroux Decorative Objects

Bust of Beethoven in lost wax bronze with very dark brown patina. Signed Alfredo PINA and bears the founder's stamp "J. Pannini - Lost wax - Paris". It is in very good condition. Di...

The bust resting on a red marble waisted socle, inscibed to the reverse 'DALOU 1888'. Aimé Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) trained at the Petite Éc...

A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...

Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...

Tall cast and patinated bronze abstract sculpture in the brutalist style . USA, C. 2005

Bust of Beethoven in onyx base from the 1960s. This bust Beethoven's essence of classicism and style on an onyx base. This piece was created in Mexico by ARTEMETALICA, a manufactur...

Antique 19th century French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne retailed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful Grand Tour model mounted on a gilt bronze and rouge marble plinth. Marked Tiffany & Co. with inventory number. The Antinous bust based on the Lansdown Antinous marble found at Hadrian’s Villa...

This exquisite small bronze sculpture features a beautifully stylized female bust, capturing the fluid lines and elegance reminiscent of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods. The hea...

Bronze & Marble Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven Signed by Alfredo Pine and Way Cast with Paris Foundry, Circa 1915. Please view all accompanying photos thoroughly for the most accurate...

This distinguished pair of vintage patinated bronze busts portrays George Washington with a sense of gravity and classical restraint befitting the historic figure. Each sculpture cap...

Gorgeous patinated bronze "Medusa" sculpture by Norma Leon, circa 1960s. The piece has wonderful detail and is in very good vintage condition with a great patina. The creatures on he...

A striking patinated bronze hippopotamus sculpture from the 1980s, featuring a beautifully aged surface that enhances its sculptural presence. The piece captures the essence of this ...