Sculptures
13
4,444
415
162
to
542
2,354
1,819
4,444
4,444
4,444
491
413
234
178
135
107
81
44
38
24
24
14
14
14
13
11
6
2
99
1,673
2,672
876
762
583
145
60
182
135
55
97
127
167
125
71
Height
to
Width
to
4,434
4,313
917
746
147
3,074
1,721
543
417
341
54
29
27
26
24
Sculptures For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color: Gold
19th Century Bronze Figurine of Hermes or Mercury, Probably French
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a solid bronze figurine sculpture of Hermes or Mercury from Greek and Roman mythology respectively, and we date the figure to the 19th century, probably by a French or Austri...
Category
19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Roaring Jaguar” Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Adolphe Geoffroy & Susse
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy, Susse Fondeur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADOLPHE LOUIS VICTOR GEOFFROY
French, 1844-1915
"Panthére Rugissant" (Roaring Jaguar)
Patinated bronze, signed "J. Geoffroy" and "Susse Fre. Paris / Cir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Modern Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Roman Bronze Neoclassical Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Roman bronze neoclassical lamps, probably French, circa 1920s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ...
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Antique Austrian Gilded Bronze Desk Set Sculpture Statue Pug Dogs Puppies
Located in Portland, OR
A large and rare antique Austrian gilded bronze desk set/sculpture, modeled as a Pug dogs with her two puppies, documented, circa 1910.
To the center i...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Burza 'The Storm' by Boleslaw Biegas - Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture
Located in Chicago, US
Boleslaw Biegas was one of a large number of Polish artists working in fin-de-siecle Paris. There he found a more kindred artistic environment in which...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Sculpture on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculptured Thai/ Siam Buddha head on a custom museum mount Stand. The Buddha's eyes are semi-closed in serene meditation. The work has a nice aged patina and a wonderful feel to it.
We are listing it as 19th century but could very well be older.
Would make for a great addition to any Asian art and artifacts collection or eye-catching Stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Dimensions including Stand: 6.5" high, 3" wide, 3.25" deep.
Head only...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Elephant with Its Two Baby Elephants by Ulisse Caputo
By Ulisse Caputo
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue with dark brown patina featuring an elephant and its two baby elephants. The group rests on a black marble base. This bronze animal sculpture is signed: Caputo Bronze. Art Deco period.
Ulisse Caputo (1872-1948) is a Neapolitan painter who lived in Paris. Student of Domenico Morelli and Gaetano Esposito...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Busts, “Homer” & “Pseudo-Seneca”, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR
Italian School
Pair of Busts, "Homer" & "Pseudo-Seneca", after Antiquity
Patinated bronze mounted on solid marble plinths cast by Chiurazzi, Naples circa 1880 each sealed with foundry cachet on shoulder
Item # 304KUV24Y
A rare and exciting pair of Grand Tour busts after Antiquity, each is executed in bronze and finished in a Herculaneum black patina with hints of verde in the underlying surface by the foundry of J. Chiurazzi of Naples. Foundry seals are located on their shoulders verso.
The first is a fine cast of Homer after the marble bust of Antiquity formerly in the Farnese collection and currently in the permanent collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. It depicts the aged Greek poet and author of the Illiad and the Odyssey as a bearded man dressed in a tunic with a ribbon holding back his hair while concerned wrinkles line his forehead. His eyes are empty and devoid of anything, the absence alluding to his blindness while the sheer intensity of his spirit overwhelms the viewer. His simple garment are a reminder of his poverty.
The second bust known as "Pseudo Seneca" is cast after the original bust of antiquity found in 1754 at Herculaneum in the Villa of the Papyri, the home of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus, father-in-law of Julius Caesar. The estate was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The bust had been thought to be an image of Lucius Annaeus Seneca - Seneca the Younger - the famous Stoic philosopher and fabulously wealthy advisor to Nero. However, after a titled bust of Seneca...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century English Bronze Bust of Walter Scott on Pedestal
Beautifully detailed sculpture that will stand proud in any perfectly suited home. Measures: 12" H, 5" W.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze bust of Napoleon III, 19th century.
Sculpture representing a 19th century Bust of Napoleon III, Napoleon III Period.
Dimensions: H: 22cm, W: 11cm, D: 9cm.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture made by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Bronze sculpture and marble base.
Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 66.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Plated Irish Setter Dog Bookends, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A vintage pair of bronze plated Irish Setter bookends with original felt.
Creator New Art.
Date of manufacture circa 1940s.
Materials and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Greyhound Whippet Dog Sculpture Figurine, circa 1960
Located in Pearland, TX
A stately French bronze greyhound whippet dog sculpture figurine, circa 1960. This fine dog has a wonderful expression with great details and a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Expressive Bronze Abstract Sculpture of Bird
Located in London, GB
Abstract bronze cast sculpture of bird about to fly, spreading its wings. The sculpture is Expressive in a brutalist manner. It stands on a cast bronze pedestal.
Category
1980s German Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Roger Bezombes Signed Bronze Resin Sculpture Paperweight, France, 1984
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Roger Bezombes
France, 1984
Sculpture / paper weight made from Artcurial. Bronze and resin. Signed and numbered from an edition of 5000.
H 16.5 x W 22 x D 2.5 cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Young Lady With Umbrella, Bronze Japan, Meiji Era, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze with brown patina of a young Japanese girl in a kimono, carrying an umbrella
wooden base
Patina wear
19th century
H39cm
20x18cm.
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Athlete with Spear" by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic large Art Deco bronze sculpture of a strong athletic man in a powerful pose holding a long spear in his hand as he climbs a l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life-Size Expressive French Art Déco Sculpture Leopard with Cobra
Located in Islamabad, PK
The bronze leopard pouncing on a cobra is an exquisite art deco sculpture that captures the intense and dramatic moment of a predator hunting its prey. Crafted with meticulous detail...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Miniature Bronze Busts, Children Laughing and Crying, Late 19th
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pair of miniature busts of two children, one is crying and one is laughing.
Beautiful bronze work, nicely chiseled and polished.
France, late 19th Century.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Warrior by Ernest Diosi, circa 1940
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ERNEST CHARLES DIOSI
French, 1881-1959
Model of a Standing Warrior
Patinated bronze signed in cast "C. Diosi" cast circa 1940 after a model by Ernest Charles Diosi
Item # 304APQ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Boy, circa 1910
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 20th century bronze sculpture of a playful young boy leaning against a fence. Set over original black marble base and sign...
Category
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Cold Painted Eagle Claw Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece.
With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season relat...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th century.
This beautiful piece is a 20th Century recast of a sculpture created by the famous Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus.
Made by the classical lost wax, or 'cire perdue', method, the stautue stands on a black marble base.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 50 x Width 22 x Depth 16 & Weight 6 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 13.2 lbs
Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
Demetre H. Chiparus
was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade.
He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased.
Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in particular influenced by Diaghiley’s Ballets Russes and Leon Bakst’s stage designs. A few of his famous sculptures were Starfish Dancer...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Pair of 19th Century Sculptured Marley Horses, After Coustou
Located in Markington, GB
Guillaume Coustou is best known for his two pieces of marble sculpture, each called Horse restrained by a Groom (1739-45, Louvre Museum, Paris), known jointly as the Marly Horses. Or...
Category
1890s French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Modern Abstract Brutalist TOTEM Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
American Modern abstract-Brutalist TOTEM sculpture with geometric structure, in carbon steel and bronze. The piece is reminiscent of design elements of...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Forma Ovale Oval Shape
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni.
It is a multiple of 1000 pieces. The title is "Forma ovale", translate in "Oval shape".
Maria Pia Fa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
One Hour of the Night Bronze Sculpture by Joseph Michel Pollet
Located in NANTES, FR
"One hour of the night" Bronze sculpture with black brown patina depicting a stretching woman. It rests on an oval base imitating the rock.
Signed on the terrace "Pollet".
Signature of the founder "Gautier & Cie".
Total height: 35.5 cm. 13.9in
width: 25cm. 9.8in
depth: 13cm 5.1in
Weight: 3.5 Kg
In very good condition, note a small patina wear on the elbow.
Joseph-Michel-Ange Pollet born in Palermo on March 11, 1814 and died in Paris on January 1, 18711 is a French sculptor.
Born in Palermo to French parents, Joseph-Michel-Ange Pollet studied sculpture in Italy with Bertel Thorwaldsen, Valerio Villareale and Pietro Tenerani. He came to Paris in 1836, then stayed in Ghent in 1838. After another stay in Italy from 1843 to 1845, he settled permanently in Paris and exhibited for the first time at the Salon of 1846. He won a medal of third class in 1847, a second class medal in 1848 and a first class medal in 1851. In 1855 he was awarded a second class medal at the Universal Exhibition. He was named Knight of the Legion of Honor by decree of June 14, 18563.
Of neoclassical formation, the work of Pollet oscillates between this current and that of romanticism. In 1840, for the bicentenary of his death, he produced the bust of Rubens, the original plaster of which is kept at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. In 1848, he presented at the Salon a large plaster statue...
Category
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Pair Bronzed Ormolu Busts William Ewart Gladstone Benjamin Disraeli 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Patinated Bronzed Metal Library Busts made in Birmingham by Wright and Fletcher Foundry, dated 1878 offered with associated heavy gauge ornately cast Ormolu ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Diminutive French Bronze of a Seated 'Coiffed' Poodle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century Diminutive French Bronze of a Seated 'Coiffed' Poodle
France, Possibly late 18th century/ early 19th century
The early 19th century French bronze of a seated 'C...
Category
19th Century French Sporting Art Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1978 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Lui Lei Him Her
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni.
It is a multiple of 1000 pieces numbered and signed by the author. The title is "Lui Lei" translate ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Fine Bronze Sculpture of Mercury and Original Marble Pedestal
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine Grand Tour bronze sculpture of mercury flying on the wind after Giambologna. Polished rouge marble and bronze attached base. Green marble pedestal. Inscribed Jean de Bologne ( Giambologna). Over all height 8'7". Mercury with base measures: 44" H. and pedestal measures: 47" H x 12" W. Dark verde...
Category
19th Century European Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Large Wind Chime by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing large wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Great design and detail. Will look amazing in any home either indoor or outdoors. Good used condition
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Polo Player Bucking a Horse Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful bronze sculpture of a polo player in mid-swing on a bucking horse, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
The artist amazingly ...
Category
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Scholar Riding a Horse Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Chinese table top incense burner sculpted in bronze depicting a scholar riding a horse. Unsigned, artist unknown. Solid bronze of two p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Apollo in Gilt Bronze
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture of Apollo in gilded bronze, 20th century.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time.
From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector.
The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Sculpture/Figure of a Frog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a patinated bronze medium size sculpture of a sitting frog with its right hand in the chest (it’s heart). This gesture symbolizes dignity and hono...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Amusing 19th Century Italian Bronze of a Screaming Baby Holding a Cockerel
Located in London, GB
An amusing 19th century Italian bronze of a screaming baby holding a cockerel.
For some reason the toddler has decided it would be a good idea to pick up a cockerel. The cockerel...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Entitled "Young Bird"
Located in London, GB
An endearing cold painted Austrian Bronze study of an alert young bird with its head raised. The bronze exhibiting rich brown colour and good hand finished surface detail
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
height: 5.5 cm
width: 4 cm
Condition: excellent original condition
Circa: 1900
Materials: cold painted bronze
SKU: 8712
ABOUT
Vienna Bronze Bird...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Storks/Cranes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian bronze storks or cranes standing on bronze tortoises
A charming pair displaying first class design and craftsmanship ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miguel Berrocal '1933-2006' « Amaggio Ad Arcimboldo », Opus 167 '1976-1979'
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Miguel BERROCAL (1933-2006)
« Amaggio Ad Arcimboldo », Opus 167 (1976-1979);
Sculpture puzzle en bronze doré poli composée de 30 éléments.
Fonte à la cire perdue.
Signé 'Berrocal' et numérotée xxx/1000.
Edition limité de 8 oeuvres originales en argent massif numérotées de I/VIII à VIII/VIII + 1000 exemplaires en bronze poli, dont seulement 783 ont été fondus.
Bon état de la sculpture. Fourni avec livret d'instructions pour le montage/démontage et certificat de la Fondation Berrocal.
Dimensions : Hauteur 29 cm x Largeur L 19 cm x Profondeur 15 cm.
Bibliographie : Antologica Berrocal 1955-1984, Opus 167.
Extrait de la monographie BERROCAL, Jean-Louis Ferrier. Editions de la Différence, Paris, 1989. ISBN 2-7291-0467-4. Pages 24-25 :
Parmi beaucoup d'autres sculptures, son "OMAGGIO AD ARCIMBOLDO", est, de ce point de vue, une réussite complète.
Arcimboldo, on le sait, est l'un des artistes les plus énigmatiques de l'histoire de la peinture.
Né en 1527 à Milan, il passa 26 ans à Prague où il fut au service, successivement, des empereurs Ferdinand Ier et Rodolphe II, qui le couvrit d'or et d'honneurs. Les têtes composées qu'il a peintes en grand nombre combinent métophoriquement des fruits, des fleurs, des légumes, des racines, des poissons... L'ensemble s'y exprime à chaque fois par des groupes de transformation : ce sont des livres qui font "LE BIBLIOTHECAIRE", la souche, le lierre, les champignons, symboles de la saison morte qui font "L'HIVER". Plus que de la simple bizarrerie, les têtes d'Arcimboldo procèdent d'un affleurement comporable à celui des photos aériennes dont les anomalies végétales montrent les ruines qu'elles ne sont pas. Les contemporains...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Lioness & Cubs by Charles Valton, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHARLES VALTON
French, 1851-1913
Lioness and Two Cubs
Reddish-brown patinated bronze Signed "C. VALTON" to base over foundry cachet
Item # 301HOC20P
A good early cast circa 1910 of Charles Valton's Lioness and Two Cubs, it is a beautifully detailed sand-casting with a rich red-oxide and medium-brown surface patination that highlights the texture of the surface. The two cubs sit at total peace beneath their powerful mother, her head lowered in a low growl as she likely threatens a fellow lion away from the meal of rabbit she has brought for her cubs.
Artist Listings...
Category
20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture in the Style of Jean-Pierre Ghysels, 1970's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A beautiful abstract bronze sculpture on a black marble base in the style of Belgian artist Jean-Pierre Ghysels. Unsigned. This piece has an amazing and different presence from every angle. Conveys the spirit of modernism...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Omaggio a Giacometti
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that he is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Boar Bronze & Iron Chenet Andirons / Fireplace Decoration
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A 19th century French bronze gilt boar head. The boar with inlaid Glass eyes.
D'ore (Gilt) bronze chenets, cast with the figure of a boar head.
Boar Bronze...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY
Located in Madrid, ES
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY (1854-1882)
Art bronze bust, set on a lacquered wooden base. Signed L.Oudry.
Height: (total) 40 cm
G...
Category
19th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Cristiana Isoleri Reperto Fragment
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze artwork was created by the Italian artist Cristiana Isoleri. This is a multiple of 1.000 specimens, numbered and signed. The title is "Reperto" translated in "Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
After Giambologna, the Rape of the Sabine Women
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, large sculptural group "The rape of the Sabine women".
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere Figural Bronze on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere midcentury figural bronze of a joyful figure jumping upon a molded columnar marble breccia base, circa 1968. Unsigned.
Dimensions: 19.25" H x 7.5" W x 4" D (approx).
De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in New York, NY
After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) a bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin on a white marble base, circa 1880
This bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon,...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck & Sohn
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign:
Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Leaping Koi Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Leaping Koi garden sculpture with wide open mouth and curled tail for support, hollow inside. In a weathered and desirable verdigris finish.
Measures: H.26.5”, D. 15” W. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Eli Riva Sun Moon
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense abstract bronze sculpture was created by the Italian artist Eli Riva in the Late 20th Century. The artwork is a multiple numbered and signed of 5...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 28 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 79
SKU: 8775
ABOUT
Sylvia Ballet - Silvia
Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch.
The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion.
Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Tibetan No Fear Buddha Udanaya 19"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 11 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha statue of superb quality. Standing on lotus plinth with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the broad-faced fi...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Mid-20th Century Wire Tree Sculpture by Silva Bucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-20th Century intricate and realistic bronze tree sculpture by Silva Bucci. Bronze nameplate accompanies the sculpture.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Unique Midcentury Horse Bronze Relief by Mataré Student Gertrud Kortenbach
By Gertrud Kortenbach
Located in Essen, NW
Artist : GERTRUD KORTENBACH 1924 Solingen - 1960 Solingen
Title: 'Jumping Horse' signed with monogram on front
Material: Bronze, brown patina. Part. with traces of oxidation.
Measurements: H. 36 cm, W. 34 cm, D. 1 cm.
GERTRUD KORTENBACH was a German sculptor and painter.
1943 - 1948 she studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy together with Joseph Beuys - to the master class of the sculptor Ewald Mataré...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Read More
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
Salvatori Commissioned Several Famous Architects to Create Miniature Homes in Stone
Gabriele Salvatori explains how the COVID lockdowns inspired his design company's latest collection, the Village.
Christopher Norman Is Turning the Cast-Off Urban Trees of Los Angeles into Art
With a World War II–era milling machine, the California artist crafts poetic, sculptural furniture pieces.
These Human-Size Ceramic Hares Evoke Serious Emotions
Swedish artist Margit Brundin's large anthropomorphic animal sculptures are on view for the first time in the United States at Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, in New York.
Tour the Wabi-Sabi New York Apartment of Andrianna Shamaris
As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.
Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures
The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
Misha Kahn Is the Millennial Maker for Our Anxious Times
The Study catches up with the Brooklyn designer as he prepares for his second solo show at Friedman Benda.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Ebony Head
Snake Art Deco
French Empire Decorative Art
Antique Cat Collection
Bronze Trophy
Indonesia Wooden
Vintage Hand Mold
Indonesian Wooden
High Altar
Bronze Head Roman
Antique Bronze Metal Finish
Antique Large Crates
18th Century Chinese Pottery
Anglo Indian Painted
18th Century Bronze China
Starburst Decorative
Spanish Wood Carving
Carved 17th C