Metal Statues

Paul Evans Brutalist School Metal Garden Sculpture with Figures Mid 20thC Measures - 35 1/2" x 45" x 23 3/4" An example of mid-century modern Brutalist design, this metal garden sc...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris...

This exquisite piece represents the head of a bearded faun, clearly depicted with his goat horns and elongated ears. The faun was the Roman equivalent of the ancient Greek satyr, a m...

This whimsical hand-painted, hand-sculpted representation of a standing egret will add charm and character to your garden or interior. The bird and its base are made in one piece of ...

Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing' USA, Circa 1960s Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...

A Magnificent Bronze Elephant Sculpture in Verdi Green which also Serves as a Water Fountain if Required Please view Image 5 This Sculpture is over 2 meters in length Suitable for o...

A rare and Impressive solid bronze sculpture of Demeter, The Goddess of Harvest, Circa late 18 to early 19th Century. She's is shown standing with tunic, grapes in one hand and a wre...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris...

Spectacular and most likely a 19th century representation of a lawn jockey in cast iron. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear, some separation at the seams where they joi...

Delightful Italian bronze casting of the Mercury - also referred to as Hermes in the Greek tradition Hermes is the god of transitions and boundaries and the messenger to the gods Love the heralds staff he carries which consists of two snakes wrapped around the winged staff The casting is superb and these pieces stands in at just under five feet tall so large This piece is made in the style of Giovanni Bologne After Giovanni Bologne’s Mercury (fourth/final version) completed in 1580 and now at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy Of course being bronze this can live outside with no fear of rusting I\'ve had a number of bronze Mercury statues...

A vintage tall lost wax cast bronze Greco-Roman style fountain from the mid 20th century, depicting a nymph with cornucopia, tritons and cherubs. Created with the traditional techniq...

Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...

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...

Early 20th century bronze boy carrying a goose around his neck. This is a great garden statue, the boys face is bursting with excitement as he carries the goose. Cast during the 1900...

This is an impressive pair of detailed spelter medieval military figures on wonderful tall bases which are adorned with dragon heads and paw feet. The figures are titled Roland and R...

Outstanding large giraffe sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

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.

Large Art Deco sculpture of five Chiparus style dancer with marble base. Product handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality materials and over 30 years of experience in luxur...

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

A pair of outstanding giraffe sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

Command attention with this stunning nautical bronze fountain statue, a true centerpiece that captures the majesty of the sea in timeless bronze. Expertly cast and richly detailed. I...

Vintage 1990s Reclining Female Bronze Sculpture Created in the United States during the 1990s, this captivating bronze sculpture features a reclining ...

A fine cast iron garden statue of Lady Liberty with great verdigris and patina, with some rust in spots, light soiling, minor paint loss and wear commen...

This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...

A very rare 19th century cast iron equine hitching post in the form of a jock-ey. The jockey is classically dressed in the 19th century riding attire, com-prising of a black riding hat, red jacket and cream jodhpurs. The jockey is poised on a moulded blue plinth...

A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whimsical playful children (Putti) holding a flaming urn, by René Rozet...

Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers . PRICED FOR THE PAIR. beautiful Chateau De Chasse hand carved stone dogs large size mounted on top ...

A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres of Native American Indians titled "L’ Indienne" designed by Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902) and Cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne, each standing figure representing a Native American Indian male and a female scantily dressed in their native robes, one arm raised holding a light-torch with an opaline glass globe, both wearing earrings, seashell necklaces and arm-braces, raised on cylindrical cast-iron stand. Signed/cast on each pedestal: “VAL D’OSNE”. (Electrified). Paris, circa 1870-1880. Overall hHeight: 127 inches (322.6 cm) Pedestal height: 39 inches (99.1 cm) Indian man's width: 22 inches (55.9 cm) Indian man's depth: 26 3/4 inches (68 cm) Indian woman's width: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Indian woman's depth: 25 inches (63.5 cm) These fantastic and impressive pair of cast-iron sculptures, most likely representing Hiawatha and Minnehaha, were probably comissioned to Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for export to the America's to decorate governmental buildings and parks which makes these pair a rare find and now available for a private collection. Iron sculptures were preferred over bronze for outdoor park and building decorations for their long lasting resistance to all types of weather conditions. An identical pair of sculptures, also by Val d' Osne, are currently exhibited at the National Garden of Congress in Santiago, Chile. View Pages No. 87, 88, 89. Another identical pair are also currently exhibited at The Musée de la Ville - Indian Museum "O Indio do Museo da Cidade" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Another identical pair decorate the front of the Ópera Teatro Amazonas, Manaús, Brazil. A single figure of the female Indian...

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...

Life Size Bronze of a nude Bacchus statue God of wine, revelry and ecstasy. He is associated with the cultivation of the grapevine, the process of winemaking and festivals. Bacchus, ...

Two iron deer sculptures in original condition including a Stag and Doe. In a Black patinated finish, the Stag stands at alert while the Doe is in ...

A Bronze Garden Statue Of A Crane, Japanese Realistically modelled with natural verdigris. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques. Dimensions: Height:...

Large decorative screen titled "Dancers" by Artist Judith Brown. The large three paneled Avant Garde floor screen features an array of dancers floating across the top. The screen ...

Monumental Bronze Seated Female Sculpture This striking bronze sculpture captures a stylized female figure in a serene seated pose, blending modernist abstraction with classical ele...

A wonderfully patinated cast iron greyhound or whippet by J.W. Fiske Company from the late 19th Century. Beautiful detail. It’s had many layers of paint over the years most of which...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Golden ratio is a powerful piece evoking the essence of strength, perfection and beauty. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...

Charming group of four bronze cherub sculptures, each depicted playing a musical instrument. Made in the 20th century, these decorative figures are designed for outdoor display and c...

Large bronze statue of two children playing leapfrog. This piece would make a wonderful addition to any landscape. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)

Sterrit-Gittings Kelsey Bronze Tennis woman, marble base Royal Copenhagen 152/2500 signed and dated 1976.

1990s European painted bronze sculpture of Arab Hunter riding a camel.

You are viewing a classic pair of stone garden dogs on oblong pedestal stands Great pair to place in the garden either side of a door or entrance Made in the manner of the famous Aus...

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of...

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

The statues appear to be a set of three Chinese Buddhist deities, the Western Pure Land Trinity (also known as the Western Three Saints or the Three Buddhas). They are made of a bron...

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...

An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...

An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...

Gorgeous bronze casting of an elephant Good size almost three feet head to trunk - 86 CM Looks like a baby elephant, a welcome addition to our bronze zoo Patina to the bronze is supe...

Rustic charm meets coastal elegance in the Vintage Coastal Patinated Metal Seahorse, a whimsical addition to any seaside decor.

Bronze sitting life size sculpture of a greyhound dog. The dog well cast with soft facial features and ribbed and muscular body, the patina in warm Copper tones. Dimensions: 24" Wi...

Stunning English bronze casting of a polo player in full swing Artist has really captured the energy and athleticism of the scene with great skill Patina to the bronze is superb with...

An Egyptian style vintage bronze planter depicting two bare-chested maiden carrying a double handled urn. Our eyes are immediately drawn to this striking planter depicting a scene fr...

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

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 ...

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...

Antique Victorian Tall Cast Iron Painted Figural Woman Pink Dress Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 11.5" H x 6" W x 2" D.

Cast Zinc Figure of the Borghese Gladiator by J.W. Fiske, New York, Circa 1892-1900. This sculpture is modeled from the Borghese Gladiator of Antiquity. The original Borghese Gladiat...

Gorgeous art nouveau style bronze rendition of the Flying Lady Also referred to as the Spirit of Ecstacy and the original is by Charles Skyes (this is a later recasting from the orig...

A vintage Greco Roman style lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a putto riding a swan from the mid 20th century, with dark patina. Created with the traditi...

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