Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA

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...

Exquisite 18th century lead metal figure of a girl child with a puppy garden statue sculpture animalier exhibit impressive compassion and love. Sculptures were often found in homes in the 18th and 19th centuries where they were thought fashionably imposing and could most often be found in the rose garden orangeries. Antique Statuary, dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose This piece would be perfect in a landscape design as a center piece mounted on a pedestal base, in an entrance or foyer or kid’s bedroom, architectural element in a garden against the hedges. mounted as a center piece of a garden fountain basin...

Pair Bust Depicting Summer & Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques . 19th century resin busts of ladies depicting summer and spring from Harrods Store, London. Made after the original pair by Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) in the Manner of Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse Realized in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, the Drapery in Cashemire Onyx - Marbre and were sold at Christies for GBP 241,250 christies Decorative Arts Europe London 29 April 2010 Lot 100 The pair we have of tall busts two smiling females faces with hair gathered in a tight chignon, the forehead encircled with a flowered garland falling down on the shoulder mixed with wheat and fields flowers. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly hills West Hollywood Melrose ave La Cienega Blvd. Architectural Decorative...

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 ...

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

Hand Carved Wood Figure Sculpture Angel Statue Antiques Los Angeles California Exquisite 19th century hand carved wood figure statue of an Angel holding a torch ( removable Candle Ho...

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a paw on a ball, the other on an upside down baby foo lion. Overall fine time worn sur...

A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a m...

Wonderful pair of antique painted terracotta garden sculptures or figures with a perfectly aged and weathered patina. Each piece standing just over 2 feet tall.

A pair of early 20th Century terracotta garden lions from Auch in Southwestern France. Minor old restorations over the years. Circa 1900-1920. Dimensions: 35"H x 20"D x 16"W Base: 1...

Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.

A pair of French vintage terracotta lions. This pair of lions from France, standing approximately 2 feet in height, each feature abundantly fl...