Bronze Building and Garden Elements

Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...

A large and most impressive antique Indian early bronze copper alloy Hindu temple vahana statue / sculpture. India, likely Deccan region, 16th-19th century, exceptionally executed figural work depicting Nandi Bull (devine steer / mythical horned cow), a significant figure in Hinduism, vehicle (mount) of diety Lord Shiva, symbol of devotion, and an important part of Hindu culture and philosophy. This rare high quality example, heavy, nearly solid, in stylized Brahman bull animal form, the naturalistic rendering with meticulous attention to authentic detail throughout, including proper facial features and comprehensive muscular structure, beaded jewelry decoration, natural looking horns, utter and teats, curved tail, and integral hoof feet. Attractive antique metalwork with warm alloy tonal variations, ehanced by beautifully aged worn weathered heavily patinated bronze & copper alloy accented by scattered visually striking verdigris bluish green patina. Dimensions: (approx) 24" Tall, 29" Wide, 11" Deep Probably 70lbs Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use History: NANDI: THE DIVINE STEED AND SYMBOL OF DEVOTION Introduction In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, few figures carry the depth of symbolism and spiritual significance as Nandi, the divine bull. As the sacred mount of Lord Shiva, Nandi occupies a revered place in Hindu culture and philosophy. In this blog post, we will delve into the multifaceted significance of Nandi, exploring the spiritual, cultural, and symbolic dimensions that make this celestial creature an indispensable part of the Hindu pantheon. The Vahana of Lord Shiva: Nandi's most prominent role is that of the vahana, or vehicle, of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. In this capacity, Nandi is not just a physical mount but a symbol of unwavering devotion and loyalty. The inseparable bond between Lord Shiva and Nandi signifies the importance of humility, obedience, and dedication on the spiritual path. Symbol of Strength and Virility: Depicted as a powerful and muscular bull, Nandi embodies strength and virility. The bull is a symbol of fertility and abundance in Hindu culture, representing the life-sustaining forces of nature. Nandi's robust form serves as a reminder of the inherent power within all living beings and the vital energy that sustains the universe. Guardian of Shiva's Abode: In many Shiva temples, one often encounters a prominent statue of Nandi positioned at the entrance. This is not merely decorative; it is symbolic of Nandi's role as the gatekeeper to Lord Shiva's abode. Devotees believe that Nandi safeguards the sanctity of the sacred space and acts as a spiritual protector, warding off negative energies. A Beacon of Spiritual Discipline: Nandi's demeanor and presence are reflective of spiritual discipline and meditation. Often depicted in a state of deep contemplation, Nandi serves as an inspiration for seekers on the spiritual path. The bull's stillness and focused gaze symbolize the importance of inner reflection and concentration as essential components of the journey toward self-realization. Cultural and Artistic Significance: Beyond its spiritual and religious connotations, Nandi holds immense cultural and artistic significance. Sculptors and artists across centuries have crafted intricate depictions of Nandi, showcasing the depth of Hindu artistic heritage. The various poses and expressions of Nandi in art not only tell stories from mythology but also contribute to the aesthetic richness of temples and cultural artifacts. Nandi's demeanor and presence are reflective of spiritual discipline and meditation. Often depicted in a state of deep contemplation, Nandi serves as an inspiration for seekers on the spiritual path. The bull's stillness and focused gaze symbolize the importance of inner reflection and concentration as essential components of the journey toward self-realization. Cultural and Artistic Significance: Beyond its spiritual connotations, Nandi holds immense cultural and artistic significance. Sculptors and artists across centuries have crafted intricate depictions of Nandi, showcasing the depth of Hindu artistic heritage. The various poses and expressions of Nandi in art not only tell stories from mythology but also contribute to the aesthetic richness of temples and cultural artifacts. Festivals and Celebrations: Nandi is also celebrated in festivals like Maha Shivaratri, where devotees pay homage to Lord Shiva and his divine mount. During these festivities, the spiritual significance of Nandi is magnified, with rituals, prayers, and processions that honor the inseparable bond between the bull and the lord. Conclusion: In conclusion, Nandi is far more than a mythical creature or a decorative element in Hindu iconography. As the loyal steed of Lord Shiva, Nandi symbolizes profound spiritual truths, embodying qualities of devotion, strength, and discipline. Whether gracing the entrance of a temple or adorning the altar in a devotee's home, the significance of Nandi extends beyond religious boundaries, touching the hearts and minds of those who seek inspiration on their spiritual journey. The divine presence of Nandi serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring values that enrich the human experience. Various Possibilities: Ideal for both use as an interior / indoor sculpture or exterior / outside / outdoors / patio...

Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass bronze wood log holder rack, with great design and decors to elegantly display and carry your wood from the outside in with its finely decorated b...

Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.

An exceptional Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Verde Antico marble statue of Perseus and Medusa. This exquisitely detailed statue of P...

Antique and stunning Italian work of lighting art, 1920. If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this on...

This monumental fireplace was made in Belgian Petit Granit in the second half of the 19th century inspired by the Flemish Renaissance art answering the revival vogue of this period. ...

A large bronze wall fountain depicting an angel. This unusual and striking water feature is inscribed 'sed aqua quam dabo ei fiet in eo fons aquae salients in vitam aeturnum'. The tr...

A handsome and high quality Italian 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze statue of The Discus Thrower, modeled after Myron. The impressively detailed Discobolus, which is ...

Remarkable large bronze sculpture of soldier with saber on horseback. Note the scale of this sculpture is approximately 8' tall x 8' wide. Typical signs of wear from being out in e...

These two groups were commissioned by Jacques Stern (1839-1902) from one of the greatest animal painters of the second half of the 19th century, Auguste-Nicolas Caïn, renowned for hi...

Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

Sizeable, sturdy, and quality, copper collecting bucket on feet. A substantial and beautifully handcrafted brass and bronze log bin, featuring elegant detailing and a practical desi...

Bronze mercury winged statue

- Impressive pair of large French bronze cannons - Great for a garden or business - Of course being bronze these can live outside with no fear of rusting - Viewings available by ...

Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III marble and gilt bronze fire place mantel. Beautiful grey and white marble along with lovely carvings. Extra special!

Alberto Giacometti bronze and iron andirons. Based on the 1930's design from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection. These were probably from one...

This fireplace screen is made of 3 glass panels with bronze hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970.

Heavy bronze bell, tower bell. This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope For the purpose of the pictures and...

A very fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze fire screen . Intricate gilt bronze details with the Sun King in the center panel of mesh

A pair of unusual, modernist andirons by Wah Chang, signed. Made ca '1950 the bases are stamped Van Nuys, California. A note about the designer. " Wah Ming Chang (August 2, 1917 – December 22, 2003) was an American designer, sculptor, and artist. With the encouragement of his adoptive father, James Blanding Sloan, he began exhibiting his prints and watercolors at the age of seven to highly favorable reviews. Chang worked with Sloan on several theatre productions and in the 1940s, they briefly created their own studio to produce films. He is known later in life for his sculpture and the props he designed for Star Trek: The Original Series, including the tricorder and communicator. The Chang family moved from Honolulu, Hawaii to San Francisco, California and about 1920 opened the Ho-Ho Tea Room on Sutter Street, which became a favorite venue for the city's Bohemian artists. Wah-Ming's mother, Fai Sue Chang, was a graduate of Berkeley's California School of Arts and Crafts (today's California College of the Arts), where she specialized in fashion design and etching. After she died in 1927, her husband persuaded Wah Ming Chang's art teacher and family friends, the highly respected printmaker, puppeteer, and theatre designer, James Blanding Sloan and his wife Mildred Taylor, to become his son's legal guardians. Sloan exhibited Wah Ming's etchings and watercolors in public exhibitions as early as 1925 to favorable reviews in the San Francisco Bay Area and later in the largest art colony on the Pacific Coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea. The child became part of Sloan's family, traveled in 1926 to Taos, New Mexico, for the on-site study of American Indian culture, and in 1928 displayed his block prints in joint exhibitions with Sloan at the prestigious Philadelphia Print Club and in Pasadena, California. He became a valued assistant in several of Sloan's marionette theatres as well as in productions for the Hollywood Bowl Ballet and the "Cavalcade of Texas." In the mid-1940s Chang formed a joint studio business with Sloan, The East-West Film Company, and produced such memorable films as Pick a Bale of Cotton (an interview and performance with the legendary blues and folk singer Lead Belly in 1944) and the highly controversial anti-war short (1946–47), The Way of Peace, created in part with elaborate miniature sets and puppets in stop...

Bronze doors with Amuneal's proprietary machined bronze door pulls hold glass up to 1/2" thick. The doors, as shown, can be customized as a single door or as a pair of doors for a number of interior applications. Each door is fabricated with an interior capture frame that is removable for the installation and replacement of glass infill panels. Production lead time as stated assumes approximately 2-4 weeks for shop...

This is a very exceptional piece. In the middle of the 35kg solid bronze tank there's a big rock cristal (30 cm high) which holds an atmospheric light. Originates France, dating ci...

A large pair of Classical Column Napoleon III style Pedestals. Made from Tiger Gold Marble and Gilt Bronze. Features a shaped top with acanthus scrolled capital over a fluted center ...

Bronze three seater bench by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The bench has simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish. The bench has four rounded square supports and...

- Come and view this in our Hertfordshire showroom - just 25 minutes north of London - Stunning and important art nouveau style bronze figurine by Paul Manship - Stands in at over si...

Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze dore double urn and festoon design andirons.

Paul Evans-style bronze cast door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist pattern across the front. This Pull set is made from solid bronze pieces, each made from a...

Antique 19th Century French beautifully cast pair of gilt bronze fireplace chenets. These chenets are adorned in themes of leisure, music, art...

Brutalist pair of bronze relief with subtile geometric pattern with repetition of embossed rectangles is made in the 1960-70's. They are a work of art, made for doors of cast bronze ...

Pair of 20th Century bronze stag and doe statues. Overall stag dimensions:58"H x 41"W x 18"D. Overall doe dimensions:44.75"H x 42.5"W x 12.5"D.

Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes. Exquis...

An antique French gilt bronze fire screen in the Rococo taste, elaborately decorated and incredibly well made Bouhon Brothers Paris. Stamped and signed on the back. Original fire mes...

A vintage lost wax cast bronze sculpted group of three monkeys in a tree in Verde and bronze patina. This vintage item is currently available for sale and we can make new ones (lead ...

Magnificent pair of 19th century French doors.

Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace. A r...

Pair of french burl wood Bombay gilt bronze Louis XV pedestal stands.

Beautiful Blue Garden Lantern- Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from th...

Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...

An Unusual Antique French Louis XV Style gilt bronze figural fire screen of exquisite detail. This unique reticulated open work gilt bronze fire screen is embellished with figural ma...

Luxurious bronze sculpture of a horse with marble base

A round swarm of butterflies as delicate as lace in white bronze, lost wax cast by master craftsmen in Italy. A wall sculpture for both indoor and outdoor use. This listing is for t...

Art Deco style commercial left hand out swing bronze frame door with a full etched striped glass panel. The hinge pockets are made of steel. The pull bars are made of brass. Good con...

Vintage French Classical Style Cast Bronze Large Garden Water Fountain with Embraced Cherubs. Item features water shooting from genitals into lar...

Presenting a gorgeous and unique pair of art nouveau hand beaten bronze door push plates. Each being 13.5 inches long. Probably made in the US c...

Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle French, Late 19th Century Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...

Dramatic and grand set of fourteen patio and garden dining chairs made in the Italian manner and style of Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature iron frames with a gracefully arched backs having bronze finials on the corners. The backs are inset with a geometric lattice pattern in a neoclassical style. The set consists of twelve side chairs and two host armchairs. The seats measure 19 inches high without the cushions. The seats are topped with conforming, thick seat cushions having weathered vintage fabric. The front legs have a whimsical style with a splayed foot. The legs are conjoined by curved stretchers. Very heavy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Sold as a set of 14. These large chairs are reminiscent of many iconic California designs made by producers like Rose Tarlow twig...

Art deco sculpture in Bronze Rudolf Pauschinger Rudolf Pauschinger was born in 1882 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. He was a sculptor, etc...

Early 20th century bronze door or exterior gate with beautiful detailing on both sides. The glass is missing from the panel shown in the photo but could...

A large mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s. Measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 11" tall.

Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...

Presenting a gorgeous and unique set of 9 Art Nouveau hand beaten bronze door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1910 and most definitely influenced by the English New Lyn School of Arts and Crafts Era hand-beaten copper pieces. These are without doubt Art Nouveau in style and from the period. They were salvaged from a Mansion in Dallas that was built in 1929. We are of the opinion that these were ‘custom made’ pieces. They are unmarked and unsigned and they appear to be made of bronze with a brass and copper mix. The Set consists of: 6 double sided classic door handles/knobs with central lock pin – suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. Each of these 6 also come with their original back plates (x12) and keyhole covers (x12) for either side of the door. 2 handles/knobs with central lock pin but with small knob on backside- suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. This pair also has their original (front) back plates and a Yale back plate on the rear. 1 double sided turning door handles/knobs with turning central lock pin – suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. This also comes with it’s original back plates (x2). 1 Spare Keyhole cover, 2 spare back plates, 1 Spare plain Bronze Turning Knob with pin and 2 spare Hand-beaten Bronze Turning Knobs with pins. TOTAL OF 63 PIECES! These were originally used in the Mansion we rescued them from, with Yale Mortice Locks (a number of which we have listed separately in this category). The fact that they are hand beaten bronze, is highly unusual in itself as most of these types of pieces were copper. Also, we rescued these from the now demolished Mansion along with the UNIQUE hand beaten Bronze Door Straps...

A beautiful set of two antique andirons, decorative elements for the fireplace. These are made of gilded bronze, with beautiful figures of a boy and a girl reaching out to each other...

Set of Four Bronze Pots – Barberí Foundry, Olot, Spain This remarkable set of four bronze pots, signed by the prestigious Barberí foundry in Olot, Spain, showcases the exceptional c...

Make a bold statement with this colossal 300 cm bronze sculpture of a rearing horse, a magnificent piece that captures the dynamic power and grace of this noble...

Elegant and monumental fountain cast in bronze in Naples, Italy, during the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional quality, this sculptural fountain features a richly detailed compos...

Huge Japanese Bronze Bell Doubly Inscribed - a rare survivor from the 20th century. Rare inscriptions are dedications and patron names to the persons associated with the temple or s...

Pair of Maitland Smith bronze figures holding baskets of flowers. Very nice patina… Proximately 42 inches tall and 12 inches wide at the base.

You are viewing an impressive pair of large English bronze lion gatekeeper statues. I hope the photos do this stunning pair some justice, they're ce...

Antique Bronze Fireplace Set with Lions – 19th Century This impressive set of bronze fire irons is a true masterpiece from the 19th century. The design is dominated by beautifully s...