Statues

Antique Chinese (Mid 20th Century) porcelain sculpture of a pheasant with colorful, gold-outlined plumes perched on a rocky formation of green and brown.  

Extremely fine marble group of Bacchus and Ariadne after the antique attributed to Carlo Albacini (1734 – 1813) Italy Rome circa 1800 Provenance A French Private Collection Carved in the round of white marble, the young couple shown walking and apparently exchanging words, his left arm gently wrapped around her shoulder, upholding part of her drapery, a wreath of fruit-bearing vines placed on his head, while hers shows no berries, from her right shoulder suspended a suggestive skin of a goat. In excellent condition having a restoration on Ariadne's left index finger. This finely carved sculptural group is one of a number of known examples of this subject, all inspired by a Greco-Roman classical original 1st and 2nd centuries A.D which is now in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (inv.68.770). Demonstrating the beginning of Bacchus' courtship of Ariadne and illustrates the “Return to Antiquity” which was expressed in numerous archaeological works in Rome at the end of the 18th Century. The subject matter made it perfect for a wide variety of settings and fine copies of the subject which survive in such collections as the Rothschilds at Waddesdon Manor, the Pitti Palace in Florence, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique and the National Trust property Erddig in Wales. This marble is exemplary of neoclassical aesthetics, by its ancient origin and by the creativity of the sculptor who perfectly links these two figures in the manner of Antonio Canova's standing groups (see Daedalus and Icarus or Venus and Adonis). This marble represents a moment of tender complicity illustrating the ability of neoclassical sculptors to detach themselves from ancient rigour in order to introduce an ideal of softness into their works. These two figures are not simply next to each other, but marry through the fusion of their drapes, through the play of glances and through the embracing gesture of Bacchus. Of the surviving 18th and early 19th century examples of this group, the finest are signed by or attributed to the Italian master Carlo Albacini (1734-1813). Albacini was a restorer of ancient marbles who worked extensively on such aristocratic assemblages as the Charles Townley collection, later to form the basis of the fine sculpture collections at the British Museum, whilst also creating copies of these antique pieces for his elite clientele. Aside from Townley, one of the most interesting and important English collectors of this period was the Earl of Bristol who had a fine house in Naples, a London townhouse and his Suffolk family seat Ickworth which he intended to fill with exceptional examples of art of all kinds. Bristol was a great patron of Italian artists and a chimneypiece from his collection that was supplied for his Italian home and later fitted at Ickworth was sold at Sotheby's on the 26th of November 2003 lot 87. This exceptionally carved chimneypiece...

This Classical Roman marble bust of a Caesar is life-size with fine detailed carving.

Vintage four seasons cherub putti cast cement 32" lawn ornament garden statue. Item features single "Four Seasons" cast concrete cherub figure, great s...

Two Ottoman horsemen, large cast-iron matching garden statues.

"Free shipping in florida" They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" The sculptures are Height: 136.5 cm (53.74 inch) Diameter: 28 cm ( 11.02 ...

Pair of Neoclassical 1990s Cast bronze Atlas and Caryatid pilaster column half-body sculptures merging into a tapering pedestal pilaster columns.

The Victorian cast stone garden statue is leaning against a tree stump holding a bunch of grapes. A cloth is decorously draped around him. The putti has been painted white. Base: 9...

Pair of 1990s hand carved Rosetta pink male sculptures, one holding grapes and representing autumn, the other covered by a blanket as a representation of winter.

A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...

Modern enameled Iron "Sunbather" sculpture, Three dimensional sculpture of a topless woman with blonde hair, reminiscent of Lichtenstein. Removable from ...

Found in the South of France, this Early 20th Century Madonna Bust Statue was crafted from concrete by French artisans in the early 1900's. The piece depicts the Virgin Mary resting ...

Gerald's work can be found in many Museum, public and private collections. Gerald's work can also currently be seen in the new book titled American Beauty by Thom Filicia and in the November 2012 issue of House Beautiful Gerald Digiusto was born June 30, 1929 in New York City, the son of immigrant Italian and Jewish parents. He grew up in Boston, and as a young man served a stone carving apprenticeship in Quincy, Massachusetts. From 1950 to 1954, while stationed in Tokyo with the Air Force, he worked in the studio of the Japanese sculptor...

Pair of French lead Bacchus cherub seated garden figures One cherub holding a mortar and pestle with fruit, the other holding wine and grapes both have supports to mount on to garden pillar...

J.W. Fiske foundry attributed cast iron Whippet dog. Incredible white paint surface with many different layers of white paint.

Tall white marble statue possibly representing Livia or Pudicity, an 18th / 19th century "Grand Tour" copy after the antique. The original , larger sculptu...

Pair of Large Resin Art Deco Sculptures, Recovered from 90s Cruise Ship These stunning Art Deco-style sculptures, each standing at an impressive height...

Abstract sculpture carved with three different faces is perfect for a center table location or garden.

Pair of Italian hand carved Vicenza stone figural lady garden statues holding fruit baskets, floral bouquets, and standing on squared bases. 19th century.

Life-size cast stone figure of Hermes with Aesculapian staff and winged helmet. He is leaning casually against a small wall. The sculpture has a beautiful natural patina.

A pair of early 19th century carved brown sandstone lion sentinel's or garden statues. Beautifully hand-sculpted, each slightly different. From a large upstate New York estate. Eac...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Three Graces Bird Bath Garden Statue with a highly patinated finish Please note the del...

Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...

Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone fu dog sits at attention as a watchful guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on al...

France, early 20th century. Pair of two lifesize sculptures, brother and sister, the boy sitting cross-legged and the girl on a stump holding a pla...

A freestanding sculpture over six feet in height in the style of Curtis Jere from the 1970s. An interesting marsh vignette of copper and brass seagrass with cast bronze cattails and ...

Bronze Equestrian sculpter with Caesar on marble base, early 20th century.

Life-size sculpture of a hunter in baroque clothing with a pained face and a gesture of clutching his head. He has just been bitten on the forearm by a hunting dog. The sculpture is ...

Exquisite pair of antique angel sculptures carved in polychrome wood, depicting female figures in movement, with dynamic and expressive postures that convey elegance and grace. Each ...

Exquisite Bronze Stag Sculpture – A Masterful Depiction of Noble Beauty This exceptional bronze stag sculpture impresses with its lifelike craftsmanship and extraordinary attention ...

This red sandstone lion statue has stood the test of time for more than 180 years. Over the decades, the elements have weathered its surface with a beautif...

A rare set of the four seasons carved Carrara marble statues. This wonderful foursome are a take on the original four seasons. Autumn, spring, winter, summer (as pictured), are all r...

Baroque sandstone fragment with small cupid and a shield on his left side. Very beautiful, naturally aged patina.

This is a beautiful pair of large gilt bronze female statue jardiniers. A pair of elegant female statues with gilt bronze gowns holding a planter...

The charmingly hand-sculpted antique reclining lions face each other and have furry manes encircling their heads, as well as tails overlapping their back legs. Having an impressive s...

A large mid 20th century birch and pine root bowl on a base from northern Sweden, c. 1950. A highly decorative and sculptural piece.

1880s French terracotta lions holding shields. Out of a East Hampton, NY garden.

Beautiful life size bronze statue by artist and sculptor Mario Jason. For the artist, dance is his muse. Since the 1980's, Mario Jason's sculptures have ...

"Interface" is a limited edition, original kinetic bronze abstract modern sculpture by Bill Bedford, which manually turns on a concrete block base to show...

Jean-Marie Boucher, Venus and Cupid Marble Statue, White Marble, Romantic, c. 1910 Jean Boucher finely detailed marble sculpture on an impressive marble pedestal base. Plaque on ba...

Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...

This early 19th century French antique marble statue of a leaning youth has stood the test of time for over 220 years. This has given the marble ...

This striking Art Deco floor statue is a large-scale bronze reproduction (56" tall) inspired by Demetre Chiparus's iconic 1920s masterpiece "Starfish." Standing nearly five feet tall...

Classical garden statue of putti representing two of the Four Seasons. The stone composite statues, figures depict a cherub with textured curly hair, large eyes with rounded cheeks a...

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Honest Abe President Abraham Lincoln Figural Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D.

Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...

You are viewing an eye catching art deco style bronze statue Classic dancing girl inside the large hoop This stands at over three feet tall - 99 CM so good size In turn stands on a b...

This unusual pair of sphinxes resting upon rocky large bases are French we believe. Modeled and cast around the time of Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and showing some...

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass "Female Herm," Autumn 58" Garden Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 58" H x 20" W x 14" D.

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid concrete with a weathered white and terracotta painted finish. These monumental sc...

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 ...

This frog statue is vintage. It's cast in resin and can be used indoors or outdoors.

Pair of antique four seasons statues. Solid stone. Woman holding a flame and woman holding grapes. The four seasons are an ancient decorative motif and became especially popular as...

A delightful 17th century Northern Italian "Haut De Chapiteau" - architectural fragment - beautifully carved from polychromed wood and presented on its iron stand. Wonderfully decora...

Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s Item e7198 A large vintage garden gnome manufactured by Heissner in Germany, ca. 1950...

This item is sold as a set of 4. Item origin; France. Measurements are listed in detail on image.

You are viewing a unique statue depicting the Egyptian God Ebros made from fiberglass Stands in at over eight feet tall - 248 CM Classic rendition of the muscular male body with the ...

A pair of tall verdigris bronze pelican bird statues made in the late 20th century. Finely detailed with intricate feathering, long beaks and webbed feet, each pelican has its own ch...