Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan

$74,278

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This very fine patinated bronze figural torchere modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a mandolin and a marble torch. This symbolic representation of Music, falls within Coutan’s allegorical work. We have a number of marble pedestals this Torchere would stand on. Inscribed on base: Coutan, Thiébaut Frères, Fondeurs. Jules-Félix Coutan (22 September 1848 – 23 February 1939) is considered to be one of the most gifted French sculptors and designers of the 19th and early 20th centuries Coutan studied under the renowned Pierre-Jules Cavelier at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1872; after his return to Paris he executed the fountain group France Bearing the Torch of Civilization for the Exposition Universelle (1889), one of the two prominent sculptural commissions for the Exposition grounds.[1] Later he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts from 1900, where he expressed his disdain for the researches of Rodin— fumiste—[2] and the Impressionist sculptors who followed him. Coutan was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1905.[3] Coutan is best known in the United States for the sculptural group above the entrance to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. For Grand Central Terminal, Coutan was contracted to provide a quarter-size scale plaster model of the three-figure allegorical Transportation group, which he developed from 1911 through 1914. The carving was performed by the William Bradley & Son of Long Island City.[4] Among Coutan's students were Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Raymond...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

$95,000

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan and Thiebaut Freres Jules-Félix Coutan Modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a “tu...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Lequesne

$1,824Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Lequesne

By (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne

Located in 263-0031, JP

A pensive figure, evocative to the many depictions of Sappho produced during the Romantic Era, of a seated woman by the French sculptor Eugène Louis Lequesne (1815-1887). She and her...

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19th Century French Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures

$9,500 / set

H 14 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of finely chaste bronze and dore bronze of dog and cat. Very life like.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Pug Dog Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,085~~

H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.78 in

Late 19th Century Bronze Pug Dog Sculpture

Located in Knivsta, SE

Late 19th Century Bronze Pug Dog Sculpture A charming and finely modeled bronze sculpture of a pug, most likely dating from the late 19th century. The dog is depicted standing alert...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

$6,641

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.

$284,500Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 81.5 in W 34 in D 21 in

A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1...

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

$10,459

H 30.32 in W 10.24 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century Italian bronze figure of Hermes on a distinct curved base. This cast bronze sculpture of the Greek god Hermes, the God of boundaries, roads, travellers, merchants, th...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Life-Sized Mannequin, 19th/20th Century

$4,228

H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 7.88 in

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.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Oak

Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century bronze beautiful patina George Washington hanging plaque of upper torso(Shoulders) and head.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

$1,600

H 7.5 in W 9.25 in D 4 in

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th century French silver patinated bronze borzoi on a cream marble base. A beautiful depiction of this sleek handsome dog. In very good condition wit...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Skeleton

$14,950

H 62.13 in W 19.38 in D 9.13 in

19th Century Bronze Skeleton

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 19th century skeleton in bronze originating from the Louvain University Of Medicine - Belgium. An excellent addition to any doctor...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Figural Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

$1,800Sale Price|23% Off

H 15.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

French Figural Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

French Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture, 19th century, depicting a classically draped standing female with raised arm, on a green marble base. 15.25" H x 7" W x 4.75" D.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

$2,400

H 20 in Dm 8 in

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Lequesne

19th Century French Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Late 19th Century Bronze Pug Dog Sculpture

Late 19th Century European Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.

Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

19th Century Italian Bronze Figure of Hermes

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Life-Sized Mannequin, 19th/20th Century

Late 19th Century German Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

19th Century Bronze Skeleton

19th Century Belgian Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

French Figural Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

Late 19th Century French Antique Jules Félix Coutan Decorative Objects

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