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Period: Early 19th Century
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
By LeRoy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris
A lovely French late Empire/early Charles X mantel clock with an ormolu case, c. 1825. The ormolu brass case depicts a celebration of Science and Learning. It is dominated by a rectangular superstructure containing the movement, flanked by an engine-turned column with a celestial globe on top on the left and an elegant lady reading a book on the right. The superstructure is surmounted by a bookcase and a bust of Socrates...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Matthew Boulton Sheffield Plate Candelabrum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Sheffield silver plate candelabrum by celebrated English silversmith Matthew Boulton displays all of the timeless elegance and style of the period. Masterfully crafte...
Category
English Other Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Pair of antique Victorian quality porcelain dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality porcelain dogs having a quality pair of antique Victorian dogs sitting on an oval base wearing matching blue collars in white and light brown colours.
Category
Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
4 sterling silver candlesticks - Empire period circa 1810
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine set of 4 Empire sterling silver candlesticks, beautiful early 19th century production decorated ornamented with acanthus leaves, circa 1810.
Each candlestick bear the French h...
Category
Belgian Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
This large size 19th century hand-hammered copper cauldron cook pot with rich chocolate brown patina is paired with a heavy wrought iron tripod. Originally designed to sit directly above the hot coals of a cook fire or fireplace, rich country stews, soups or rice dishes would come to life in this humble cookware. Well-crafted to withstand the punishments of daily use, these rugged items hold great rustic charm, and can easily find functional and decorative uses in a wide variety of interior decor styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter...
Category
Spanish Rustic Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Royal Empire Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1805-1815, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1805-1815, Paris
Solid bronze, fire-gilded, Paris around 1805-1815, original French Empire from the first period.
...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Early 19th Century Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant pair of Austro-Hungarian neoclassical silver candlesticks. Each on circular foot, engraved with flower panels, slightly tapering stem...
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Indian, Engraved grain measure
Located in London, GB
Teak Wood
c.1820's
H15 x D13 cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe. The clock is from Bristol England, circa 1830.
+ The ship in the d...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Nutwood, Spruce
$6,949 Sale Price
34% Off
Pair of Bronze Charles X Candelabras
Located in Montreal, QC
Large pair of 19th century, patinated bronze, Charles X period candelabras.
Category
French Charles X Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
$4,800 / set
19th Century Enamel Rectangular Patch Box
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Enamel Rectangular Patch Box, pwhite with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 you men fishing, a faded mirror inside and th...
Category
French Rococo Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Derby Platters in the Meissen Style Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Royal Crown Derby platters is hand-painted in the Meissen style, showcasing Deutsche Blumen (German flowers).
This style, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th ce...
Category
Rococo Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases, Marked
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of French 19th century Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain swan handle vases. Each is beautifully hand-painted with a light blue colored ground and further adorned with 24K...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Restauration gilt bronze mounted crystal lyre mantel clock
French, circa 1820
Measures: Height 67cm, width 23cm, depth 14cm
This superb mantel c...
Category
French Restauration Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair Regency Period Bronzed Giltwood Torchères
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare pair of English Regency period torchères, or stands (or candle stands) in the manner of Thomas Hope. Circa 1810.
Both are raised on tapering simulated-bronze column supports with circular tops and fluted gilt collars, on concave-sided triform bases with winged-panther mask monopodia. The column bases issue from spreading, gilded, carved lotuses.
These antique torcheres might also be referred to as columns, ornamental stands, candle sticks, or candelabra.
In superb condition throughout.
Literature:
‘Thomas Hope – Regency Designer’ ed. David Watkin & Philip Hewat-Jaboor, Yale University Press, New Haven and London (2008).
The Aurora Room, Duchess Street, photo from V & A Museum, fig. 68-1, p. 378.
The Royal Collection, HM Queen Elizabeth II, RCIN 588- 1-2, 45- 1-2, figs. 78-2, 78-3, p. 396.
The Faringdon Collection, Buscot Park, Oxfordshire, illustr. 88, p. 414.
The pair of stands we are offering here correspond closely to the pair in the Faringdon Collection (see above). Watkin and Hewat-Jaboor state; ‘’A ‘Roman’ stand of this precise design, perhaps an imaginative variation on one published by Visconti*, is illustrated in ‘Household Furniture’, plate L, number 2… Hope also owned several classical Roman candelabra...
Category
English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
$38,934 / set
Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Antique decorative box.
Striking Dutch design from the 19th century.
Solid oak with nicely hand-carved elements.
The origin...
Category
Dutch Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$910 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Jardinière / Plant Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century French Kingwood, ormolu-mounted jardinière, the shaped rectangular removable leather top lifts up to reveal a zinc liner, this leads down to a fine qua...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Early 19th Century Candelabras in Gilded and Patinated Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of three-branched candelabras in gilded and patinated bronze. They each feature a winged, patinated bronze cupid who is standing on a sphere and holding a torch with three candl...
Category
French Restauration Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Renaissance Style Marble Figure of Sleeping Child
By François Duquesnoy
Located in London, GB
This marble figure of a sleeping child was crafted around 1800 in the style of François Duquesnoy, a sculptor active in Italy in the early 17th Century....
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This ormolu (gilt bronze) mantel clock is a stunning piece of design, which features beautiful neoclassical style low-relief decorations and three-dimensional sculptures.
The clock takes the form of a tall rectangular case with a circular white enamel dial near its top. This dial features black Roman Numerals and the maker’s signature, ‘Robin/ à Paris’. The dial is displayed behind a glass lens within a foliate bezel. The case is decorated in its upper corners with rosettes, and in the lower section with a stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper or parchment. To the left of the case, there is a full-length statue of a man who wears a classical robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case.
The clock is set on a wide rectangular base which is decorated with a low-relief scene taken from the classical myth of Dido and Aeneas...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Rare Large Bronze Silver Plated Candelabras, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this exquisite and rare pair of large silver-plated bronze candelabras. Each candelabra features three gracefully curved arms s...
Category
French Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Yellow Ground Vases, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1805
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pair of yellow-ground vases or jardinières, with reserves of exquisite flower-painting or a quality seen only during this period.
Category
English Neoclassical Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Statue of a Classical Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Statue of a classical figure. A beautiful intricate cast metal statue of a seated woman, dressed in robes on a white marble pedestal. Wonderfull...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Regency Period Burled Yew Wood Tea Caddy on Brass Spread-Winged Eagle Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Regency burled yew wood tea caddy of tapered form with coffered lid and satinwood string inlay edges on brass spread-winged eagle feet and having ring handles with floral backs, the ...
Category
English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Scott, Edinburgh
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Stunning Georgian, oak and mahogany, longcase clock, having swan neck pediment with brass decoration and fretwork panels above a silvered dial signed by John Scott, Edinburgh with su...
Category
Scottish George III Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$9,455 Sale Price
35% Off
Georgian PAIR of Mason's Ironstone Vases with Hand Gilded Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a rare pair of ironstone vase with high loop handles, made by the Mason's factory, England in the early 19th century, circa 1815 to 1820.
These footed vases are potted i...
Category
English Georgian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone
$695 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Swedish Turned Birch Wood Bowl, Late 18th to Early 19th Century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Turned Birch Wood Bowl, Late 18th to Early 19th Century
A beautifully turned wooden bowl with an owner’s mark.
Made from birch wood.
Height: 10 cm/3.9 inch
Diameter: 36-39...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of granite, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used in a Chinese kitchen to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. Chisel marks tex...
Category
Chinese Minimalist Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite
Antique English Porcelain Bowl Boy in the Window Pattern by New Hall Circa 1800
By New Hall
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a lovely hard-paste porcelain bowl hand-painted at New Hall dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800.
The New Hall China Manufactory was founded in Shelton, Stoke upon Trent...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Bourbon restauration malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, 1827
Dimensions: Height 65cm, width 32cm, depth 20cm
This beautiful early 19th Century m...
Category
French Restauration Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Restoration Period Gilt-Bronze Figural Groups. French, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional pair of restoration period gilt-bronze figural groups, allegorical of hunting and fishing.
Each group is set on a naturalistically modelled base and finely modelled...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Richly decorated in period design.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Dark Stone Fu Lion Protector, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and fine quality pair of early 19th century gilded ormolu 13 branch candelabra, each with wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, supported by three classical maide...
Category
French Classical Greek Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Cornucopia / Urn Pictoral American Blown Glass Flask or Bottle G-III
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American Blown glass flask.
1/2 pint G-III in an olive green color.
With a cornucopia to one side, a flower basket to the other,...
Category
American Country Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Late 18th Century, Greek Classic Enameled Terracotta Vase Ceramiche di Este
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Greek Classic enameled terracotta vase by Ceramiche di Este, circa 1780-1820 attributtable ex Manifattura Franchini
About Ceramica di Este
The porcelain of Este is a porcelain pr...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Fabulous Antique English Penwork Double Compartment Tea Caddy c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
A simply magnificent and grand example of a Regency Penwork Tea Caddy dating 1820.
The caddy stands on it's original large gilded bronze Lion's paw feet and the sides retaining the ...
Category
British Regency Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,893 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Category
European Rustic Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock,
Having a quali...
Category
Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique American storage box exudes a charming rustic appeal with its hand-painted design on a sturdy wooden surface. The box dates back to the 1800s and features ample space to store tools or documents, making it perfect for collectors or those who appreciate primitive decor. The brown color of the box adds a natural touch to any room and its simple, naive style fits seamlessly into any interior design theme. This piece is a must-have for antique enthusiasts who appreciate the history and craftsmanship of the past. Green & Brown paint.
The Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box is a unique and charming piece of American folk art. These boxes were commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries to store tools, documents, or other small items.
The box is typically made of wood and features a simple, rustic design. It may have dovetail or nailed construction, showcasing the craftsmanship of the time. The surface of the box is often hand-painted with decorative motifs or patterns, adding a touch of color and artistry.
The paint decoration on these boxes can vary greatly, depending on the region and the individual artist. It may include floral designs, geometric patterns, or even scenic landscapes. The paint is typically applied in a folk art style, with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
These storage boxes were primarily functional, but the paint decoration adds an aesthetic appeal that makes them highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts of American folk art. They are a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of early American craftsmen.
The age and condition of an antique primitive American paint decorated tool or document storage box can greatly affect its value. Boxes in good condition with well-preserved paint decoration are particularly prized by collectors.
This type of antique box serves as a fascinating glimpse into American history and the everyday lives of the people who used them. They make wonderful additions to collections of folk art, Americana, or vintage storage containers...
Category
American Primitive Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar
Located in Newark, England
Grey Marble Socle
From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Antique Italian Marble Bust Augustus Caesar. The bust intricately carved from Antique Ita...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Mercury, Gilded Bronze, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
19th century French pendule, mantel clock - Mercury the messenger of the gods
France
Bronze gilded
Empire around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 30 x 10 cm
Description:
French Empire...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$7,380 Sale Price
30% Off
Elegant Pair Regency Brass Dolphin Candlesticks, Great Attention to Detail
Located in Buchanan, MI
Elegant pair Regency brass dolphin candlesticks, great attention to detail.
Category
English Hollywood Regency Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
White Marble Statue : Smiling Little Girl Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful white marble statue of a smiling sweet little girl, with flowers in the hair. a very unusual marble statue .
nr. O/7552.
Category
French Beaux Arts Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Glass Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Charles X gilt-bronze mounted cut crystal glass vases.
Each of ovoid form with ribbed sides, mounted with foliate-scroll handles, on a square leaf-tip base with paw feet...
Category
French Charles X Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles X Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1830, with a circular enamel dial, the movement strike on bell, surmounted by a two handle tazza, acanthus scrolled mounts, an...
Category
French Charles X Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle.
The domed top features a figu...
Category
English Regency Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$1,946 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Jacob Petit Type French Porcelain Figural Perfume Bottles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of French porcelain figural perfume bottles.
Each in the form of a lady - one is garbed in a pink dress with green shawl and the other in yellow dress with red shawl.
Both rest atop a rectangular plinth with gilt accents.
Simply a wonderful pair of Jacob Petit type figurines!
Date:
Early 19th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
Each lacks its figural stopper (likely hats), there are chips and losses to the bases of each (especially at the corners), and each has rubbing to the gold throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Pink & Green Figurine...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wood Italian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of architectural columns in faux terracotta. Base is approximately 11 inches in diameter. Top is 12" x 12". Price is for ...
Category
Italian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous and rare sized hand carved Italian coffer, circa 1800. Having lovely hand painted landscape scenes, acanthus leaf motif detailing, and handwro...
Category
Italian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality oak stationary box having a sloping front and a pair of oak doors opening to reveal a fitted interior, bearing a presentat...
Category
Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Antique Distressed Books for Decoration, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderfully distressed books with a lovely color of boards and equally beautiful fore edges.
They are random volumes of The Encyclopedia Britannica...
Category
English Georgian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Box with a lift up lid that opens to reveal a green leather writing surface and a fitted interior with inkwell.
Good condition.
Category
Early Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian French mantle clock with a French eight day movement striking on bell, with circular ename...
Category
Early Victorian Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of early 19th Century candle holders on tripod base, carved out of Pinewood with acanthus leaf décor. Original polychrome silver gold patina, in good condition...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache
Located in New York, NY
A debonair French Napoleonic era patinated bronze high ranking officer in full regalia leans against a gnarled tree trunk while twisting his handsome mustache in this delightful and ...
Category
French Empire Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra Of Greco-Roman Design
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English XIX Century, three branch bronze candelabra of Greco-Roman design. With masks and hung with chains.
Category
English Grand Tour Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Miniature Table/Dish in Gilded and Patinated Bronze. 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful miniature table/dish in gilded and patinated bronze. Made in France.
1830s-1840s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
.
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Goddess Diana by Mercié 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Grand Tour bronze figure of the Greek Goddess Diana by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, French 1845 - 1916, dating from Circa 1880.
The seated and robed Goddess Diana is holding a bow and arrows with her head downcast and raised on a circular plinth.
Diana was originally considered to be a goddess of the wilderness and of the hunt, a central sport in both Roman and Greek culture. Early Roman inscriptions to Diana celebrated her primarily as a huntress and patron of hunters.
Add a beautiful classical element to your home with this delightful bronze.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 41 x Width 29 x Depth 19
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 7 inches
Mercié entered the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, and studied under Alexandre Falguière and François Jouffroy, and in 1868 gained the Grand Prix de Rome at the age of 23. His first great popular successes were the David and Gloria Victis, which was shown and received the Medal of Honour of the Paris Salon. The bronze was subsequently placed in the Square Montholon.
The bronze David...
Category
French Grand Tour Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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