Riva 1920 Statues

A rare find, these giant sculptures are based on the Sphinx of Naxos. The Greek Sphinx, a winged lion with the face of a human female, was considered as having ferocious strength, a...

Cast marble bust of a Roman child set on a base size: 3.50 H x 5.25 W x 6 D.base size

F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small farmer from Calvados, he started his career as a dealer in wallpaper in Paris. In 1838 he went into partnership with Achille Collas (1795-1859), who had just invented a machine to create miniature bronze replicas of statues. Together they started a business selling miniatures of antique statues from museums all over Europe, thus democratising art and making it more accessible to households.[2] From 1843 they extended their scope by reproducing the work of living artists and also diversified by making enamelled household objects. With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 the firm briefly had to switch to cannon founding owing to the shortage of metals but resumed business afterwards. Following Barbedienne's death in 1892, he was buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery and the firm was carried on by his nephew Gustave Leblanc until 1952. Among the principal artists reproduced by the firm were Antoine Louis Barye and Auguste Rodin. The Dying Galata (Italian: Galata morente...

Child sculpture in bronze and marble

A pair of early 20th century reclaimed bronze armorial lions, circa 1920. These decorative bronze lions could be used indoors as interior decoration or in the garden where exposure t...

Large Heavy Greyhound Statues for Driveway Entry. Possibly English Made but procured in the states. Sold as found at the estate. These should be repainted if you want to use them ou...

A pair of English cast stone reclining lions statues from the early 20th century, on rectangular bases. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this ...

Magnificent life-size sculpture inspired by Greek mythology, finely carved in travertine marble. An impressive work showcasing the classical beauty and proportions of ancient Greek a...

Life size Sculptures "The 4 Seasons" in Terracotta from Impruneta 20th Century with Base.Made at the bigining of 1900. Total height: 180cm Terracotta Impruneta - Florence

Life size Sculptures "The 4 Seasons" in Terracotta from Impruneta 20th Century with Base.Made in the 70s Total height: 130cm Terracotta Impruneta - Florence

Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...

This majestic white cement stag, gracefully poised against a tree trunk, is a stunning example of early 20th-century garden ornamentation. Inspired by the rich tradition of rocaille ...