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Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

Roman Bronze Works, now operated as Roman Bronze Studios, is a bronze foundry in New York City. Established in 1897 by Riccardo Bertelli, it was the first American foundry to specialize in the lost-wax casting method, and was the country's preeminent art foundry during the American Renaissance (1876–1917).

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Creator: Roman Bronze Works
Adolescent Turkey Bronze Sculpture by the American Animalier Albert Laessle
Adolescent Turkey Bronze Sculpture by the American Animalier Albert Laessle

Adolescent Turkey Bronze Sculpture by the American Animalier Albert Laessle

$15,000

Adolescent Turkey Bronze Sculpture by the American Animalier Albert Laessle

By Albert Laessle, Roman Bronze Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare model of what we believe is an adolescent turkey by the important American Animalier Sculptor, Albert Laessle. The dynamically modeled young bird is straining to scratch ...

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Early 20th Century American Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1917 Sports Trophy for IC4A by Roman Bronze Works, Two Lap Relay Race
1917 Sports Trophy for IC4A by Roman Bronze Works, Two Lap Relay Race

1917 Sports Trophy for IC4A by Roman Bronze Works, Two Lap Relay Race

$3,750

1917 Sports Trophy for IC4A by Roman Bronze Works, Two Lap Relay Race

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This extraordinarily rare -- perhaps unique -- bronze trophy was cast by America's premier art bronze foundry, the Roman Bronze Works in New York City, for the Intercollegiate Associ...

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1910s American Classical Greek Vintage Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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Bronze

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan
American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan

$6,800

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan

By Roman Bronze Works, Walter Rotan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A superb Modernist model of a Gazelle by Walter Rotan (1912-2001) with a very dark verdigris patina. Cast at the Roman Bronze Works in the 1930s or 1940s. The bronze is stamped Roman Bronze Corp. NY to the reverse and bears an integral signature in the plinth. Rotan was an important 20th century American sculptor. A student of Albert Laessle, Rotan's work is held in public and private collections throughout the country. During his lifetime, his work was exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Art. A similar gazelle is incorporated into his sculpture installed at Brookgreen Gardens. References include Beartrice Gilman Proske's 1968 book...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works
Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works

Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely rare if not unique, this extraordinary timepiece may be the only sculpture-cum-clock ever cast by the Roman Bronze Works, America's premier bron...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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1963 Roman Bronze Works Figurative Bronze Signed J.E.M.
1963 Roman Bronze Works Figurative Bronze Signed J.E.M.

1963 Roman Bronze Works Figurative Bronze Signed J.E.M.

$1,440Sale Price|49% Off

1963 Roman Bronze Works Figurative Bronze Signed J.E.M.

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice abstract figurative bronze cast at the prestigious Roman Bronze Works of New York in 1963. It is so signed and dated. It also is monogrammed J.E.M...

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1960s American Vintage Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s
Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s

Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s

$5,500 / set

Roman Bronze Works, a Pair of Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Relief, 1900s

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in New York, NY

American Renaissance period. A Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases with Nymph and Satyr Bas-Reliefs by Roman Bronze Works, New York City, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height: 16 inches ...

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Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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I recognized it was Charles Atlas before looking at the inscription on the front of the base bearing his name. Charles Atlas was such an iconic figure of my youth. We all wanted to look like him. He was handsome, and his body was godlike. He was everywhere, magazines, television and any place out in the public view. He was the original body builder, and was coaxing young men to follow his advice and no longer be a 97 pound weakling. Just read his book, follow his training advice, and you too could look like that. He was showing off his body well into the 1950s. If you are not a baby boomer (born after 1960), I suggest you look him up on your computer. Bearing the artist signature Nicolosi as well as the noted foundry Roman Bronze Works, who by the way cast the works of the western artist Remington and many other major artists. This is not some recent casting. This was cast circa 1930s. Now for something about the artist Joseph Nicolosi Italian /American 1893-1961. He studied with and was the protege of Solon Borglum; and Edward McCarten. His works are exhibited at Brookgreen Gardens, Stanford University and many other public places A sculpture of Ava Gardner, commissioned for the motion picture One Touch of Venus, 1948 is documented widely. The present sculpture of Charles Atlas is mentioned in the book by John Massey...

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Roman Bronze Works decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Roman Bronze Works decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Roman Bronze Works decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Roman Bronze Works were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Chase and Co., Shreve & Co., and T. G. Hawkes & Comapny. Prices for Roman Bronze Works decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,850 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,000.

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Questions About Roman Bronze Works Decorative Objects
  • How does a Roman oil lamp work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.