Statues

Well executed carved marble portrait tablet of a Gentleman. Deep bold carving. Good patination, excellent condition. England Circa 1840.

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work, the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826 influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts. However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance. The Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a hybrid neo-Egyptian. The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors. At the end of the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily ornamented overstuffed furniture...

This 17-foot angel sculpture entitled, "Wings of the Republic," is rendered in fiberglass, may be used inside or outside, and may be finished in silver or gold. Circa 1990, 4-week lead time for refinishing. The angel replicates Oskar Hansen's 1936 "Winged Figures of the Republic," designed for the Hoover Dam...

Whimsical antique cast iron door stop, manufactured originally by renown 'Wright Studios'. Original patina, solid and heavy door stop with ...

This finely carved statue depicts a woman holding a bird close to her chest. It was hand-carved in Italy from one block of stone. The solemn woman can be seen kneeling on her left kn...

Pair of grand tour style large patinated figures of seated sphinxes. Each noble figure with serpent diadem headdress, lying with front paws postured.

A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina. Handmade in East Africa, dating to around the late 19th / early 20th century, possibly earlier, this scarce, one-of-a-kind, museum quality work, features a richly detailed patinated bronze head and tail with etched textural elements, tall ears and faux ringed...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. 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...

An early 20th Century vintage reclining Buddha garden statue in hand carved in lava stone elevated on simple rectangular base, in good condition. Weathered patina. Minor fading, due ...

A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...

Life-sized Russian wolfhound in white glazed terracotta. Made in Italy.

A pair of Cipollino della Versilia and Brèche d'Alep marble obelisks, circa 1800, significant ‘Grand Tour’ souvenirs, of large-scale and superbly faceted to reveal the fine colouration and patterning of the marble, raised on squared and stepped marble...

Pair (2) of large craftsmen's guild, metalworkers, bronzed Impressive pair of antique sculptures from a craft guild dated 1855-1888, Ge...

Generation 10 by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: W 27 x L 38 x H 37 cm Materials: Black Stoneware, Slip, Cement In this series of pieces, called 13 g...

The Thinker Mid-Century Modern, sandstone sculpture depicting a seated man, artist unknown This Mid-Century Modern interpretation of The Thinker interprets the pain, release and liberation associated with free-thinking. The man conveys vulnerability, tenderness and acceptance, his body yielding into the support of the chair creating a sense of rest and peace. Provenance: Private Collection acquired from The Hidden Gallery, Scotland Measures: Height 50cm.,20" Length 33cm., 15" Depth 22cm., 81/2" The Thinker - Auguste Rodin (1840 -1917). Cast made by Fonderie Alexis Rudier in 1904. Transfered to the musée Rodin in 1922. When conceived in 1880 in its original size (approx. 70 cm) as the crowning element of The Gates of Hell, seated on the tympanum, The Thinker was entitled The Poet. He represented Dante, author of the Divine Comedy which had inspired The Gates, leaning forward to observe the circles of Hell, while meditating on his work. The Thinker was therefore initially both a being with a tortured body, almost a damned soul, and a free-thinking man, determined to transcend his suffering through poetry. The pose of this figure owes much to Carpeaux’s Ugolino (1861) and to the seated portrait of Lorenzo de’ Medici carved by Michelangelo (1526-31). While remaining in place on the monumental Gates...

An impressive life size late 18th century Spanish Colonial Santo figure, most likely Mexican. Carved and painted wood, the cape and other cloth...

This elegant Antoinette style bust is made from faux stone, and is moderately heavy, yet functional enough to move around and place with ease. It is brilliantly cast, and would be well suited to a garden table display or interior formal lounge...

A French cast-stone garden sculpture of boy with bird from the early 20th century. This antique statue from France, of cast-stone, features a young boy, standing against a small tree...

This impressive statue is a full-scale plaster cast of ‘The Apollo Belvedere’ made by the Louvre Museum workshops in the late 19th century. Detailed with a medallion to the base that reads ‘Musee Du Louvre’, the cast is taken from a reproduction of an original in marble currently located within the Vatican Museums, Rome. The original statue – which has been lost for many centuries – is thought to have been depicted in bronze and created by 4th century BC Greek sculptor Leochares between 330 and 320 BC. The size and grandeur of this magnificent plaster Apollo statue...

Cactus, is part of our Paonazzo statue family made in Carrara/ Italy. If placing it alone or with second one, it is definitely an eyecatcher! Its special material, Paonazzo Marble, ...

Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...

20th Century English bronze Exmoor Horn sheep. This breed is a descendant of sheep that had roamed on the moors for several hundred years. Heavy and near ...

Decorative cast iron winged griffin facade ornament . From a building on Michigan Ave in Chicago.

This sculpture in fine white P marble, black Belgian marble and rock crystal is a tribute to the famous car manufacturer Lamborghini, specifically the Aventador LP700-4. The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine sportscar produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini launched on February 28th, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show five months after its initial unveiling in Sant’Agat Bolognese. The first model, the Aventador LP 700-4, was designed by Filippo Perini. It was inspired by Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and the Estoque concept car and is the successor to the Murciélago. Among the design features were its signature scissor doors...

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A French pair of young lovers dressed in 18th century clothing in porcelain biscuit ware by Copeland Highly collectable statue just under two feet tall Parian is made of biscuit po...

These grand statues function as planters, and originate from Italy, circa 1850s. Planters sold as a pair, bases in photos optional to purchase. Measurements: 46" H x 44.5" D x 48"...

Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.

Bronze artist figure "naked woman" by Max D. Hermann Fritz (1849-1913) Bronze artist figure "naked woman" by Max D. Hermann Fritz Beautiful bronze figure depicting a naked woman standing on a round marble base. Signed. Max D Hermann Fritz (1849-1913) Max Daniel Hermann Fritz was a sculptor, small plastic artist, medalist, portrait and animal painter. Born in Neuhaus am Rennweg on July 13, 1873, he became a student of Louis Hutschenreuther, the director of the Lichte drawing and modeling school. There are detailed reports about his sculptural activity and his works on the Internet. There is also a publication by Ellen Mey: "In the Sign of the Lion - Porcelain by Artists", which reports on the artistic career of Max Hermann Fritz...

A French bird garden statue in case stone from the mid 20th century. This mid-century statue from France, created in cast-stone, in the image of a b...

Woman with mirror Sculpture in Marble Sign: Prof. Jory Galleria Lapini Firenze Sold by: Casa Bellas artes Av. de Mayo 625 We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouvea...

Beautiful green, blue and white ceramic elephant garden statue. This piece features an elephant shown with the trunk up. This piece would be beautiful in a garden, or on a bookshelf....

Wonderful vintage ice cream statue, designed in the 60's, of Italian manufacture. The ice cream is made of resin and is a real blow-up of an ice cre...

Monumental bronze eagle sculpture. The majestic bird lands on a tree branch after a successful hunt with prey in his right claw. The detail and finish of ...

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty sculpture in Bronze and marble. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles sinc...

Fabulous vintage cast cement pagoda. Beautiful patina from time on this stunning outdoor sculpture. Breaks apart into stacking pieces for easy movement. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...

A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th century. Handcarved with fine details. Each guard ...

A wonderful pair of midcentury French cast concrete garden fountains with medieval heads to the basins. These could have decorative fountain statues pla...

An impressive life size cast iron bust of a gentleman, possibly Jean Jacques Rousseau. A handsome decorative antique statue for the garden, gard...

A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...

Take look at this magnificent Chinese Antique carved bronze guan gong statuary. It shows very detailed carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carv...

A small tabletop stone architectural obelisk with a steeple top with carved rosettes and flame finials over a cubic base with blanked arched blank windows having columns to each corn...

An antique couple of dog statues from France 19th century. Nicely recuperated from a French mansion near Paris. They are carved out of French sandston...

Mid-Century Modern Italian Concrete "Biancaneve" of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with nicely worn patina. This statue could become a set together with "Cucciolo" and "Brontolo" as...

A pair of early 20th century French lion statues. This antique pair of cast-stone lions from France are each shown in laying position with heads up and alert, looking toward their si...

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty sculpture in Bronze and marble We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Karl Sterrer...

A concrete garden sculpture from France, produced circa 1960. Standing two feet tall on a circular base, this sculpture depicts a barefoot young woman wearing a dress and carrying a ...

Art Deco sculpture in white marble representing a reclining odalisque, leaning on a cushion and holding a fan. The headdress is stylized, topped by a headband in the fashion of the 1930s and holds short, curly hair. The work on the face is fine and the look is accentuated by hollowed out almond-shaped eyes. The body is sculpted in the antique style and slightly androgynous. The young woman rests on a white marble base carved in the manner of a Turkish carpet, revealing geometric and floral motifs. A second base in Breche Medici supports the whole. Work of the French school of the early twentieth century. Base dimensions: 63cm x 22cm x 3cm (24.80 in x 8.66 in x 1.18 in) Overall dimensions: W: 65cm, D: 22cm, H: 40cm. Overall dimensions: W: 25,6in, D: 8,7in, H: 15,7in. THE FIGURE OF THE ODALISQUE IN ART Odalisques are virgin slaves of the Ottoman seraglio. They were offered to the various women of the Sultan...

The nude from Ancient Roman art is a conceptually perfected ideal person, each one a vision of health, youth, geometric clarity, and organic equilibr...

A lovely Tower Eiffel decorative piece, for Parisienne hearts all around the world. A perfect addition for ones garden, interior book shelf or even Province styled bathroom. Very tal...

This petit Angel stone and cement cast statue can be used in multiple ways. Firstly, as a quaint garden statue on its own, or in the interior of your home ...

3-846 French hand cast garden poodle sculpture with glass eyes.  

Decorative cast iron winged griffin facade ornament. From a building on Michigan Ave in Chicago.

Important French 19th century multi figural bronze sculpture of a male and female, in a warm brown patina with unusual and rare parcel gilt and silver intricate decoration. Depicti...

This impressive Thai elephant sculpture was carved mid-stride from a solid block of white marble. A symbol of strength, loyalty, and longevity, the eleph...

This is an extraordinary bronze sculpture of a Classic male nude by artist Dean Kugler. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The figure stands with most of his weight on one foot, contrapposto, and his arm stretched overhead revealing a powerful, muscular physique. With inspiration from Michelangelo's unfinished series of sculptures housed at the Galleria Dell'Acadamia Museum in Florence, displayed in the hall leading to Michelangelo's David sculpture, this figure too is bound within its own material symbolizing the eternal human struggle to free themselves from material trappings. The sculpture is beautifully custom mounted on a stone base. Dean Kugler Slave (after Michelangelo) bronze Measures: 20 H x 5 W x 5 D in 50.80 H x 12.70 W x 12.70 D cm DK0035 Kugler uses scale and the juxtaposition of disparate elements in order to engage and challenge the viewer. He combines elements such as strength and weakness or beauty and damage to be experienced simultaneously within the same piece of work to create a tense energy. Kugler also incorporates the technical skill of tight rendering with the dynamism of abstraction to create this energy to add additional excitement and intrigue to his aesthetic.   Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and figurative sculptor. His 3D work is featured primarily at Gallery Victor Armendariz in Chicago. In the last three years, Dean has also been featured at Abend Gallery in Denver, The Figge Art Museum, and Bereskin Gallery in Iowa. He has shown at SOFA Chicago in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and participated in ArtPrize in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He sees himself primarily as a sculptor due to the challenges he finds and thrives on within the process. In all its beauty, crudeness, and subtleties, the figure offers infinite opportunities to express feelings and emotions. There is also a physicality to sculpture that requires the work to be experienced through movement in order to reveal more about the piece. Dean has always been drawn to the interactive nature of large-scale sculpture that is available to the public - he loves the idea that his work entices the observer to go beyond what they can see and add tactility to the experience. By using both realism and abstraction, he creates a visual that challenges the viewer to resolve what they are seeing. Therefore, providing a greater connection between the artist and the viewer. Education 1993 – AA from Blackhawk College. 1995 – BFA from Western Illinois University. Texts 1995 – “Drawing: Skills, Means, Freedom”. Jan Clough / Ann Mullin. pub. 1995. 1993 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. 1992 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. Bibliography Dec 2022 - American Art Collector. “Room to grow”. Pages 48 and 49. 1 Oct 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article discussing a group show titled “Earth, Wind, and Fire” at Bereskin Gallery. 18 Aug 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article by Mike Schulz about my show titled “Relic” at the Quad City Arts. 1 Nov 2017 – Dispatch-Argus and QCOnline, Coverage of my showing at SOFA. 16 Dec 2016 – River Cities Reader. Article by Rick Martin about one-man art show titled “It Figures” at Black Hawk...

A pair of American painted concrete deer sculptures from the mid 20th century, with weathered patina. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, this ...

A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...