Sculptures

A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue, signed E. Laurent. The statue is raised by an elegant oblong shaped ormolu base with...

A charming and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble statue, after Clodion. The statue is raised by a a thick Rouge Griotte marble ba...

A fabulous antique 19th century porcelain model of a bolognese dog, signed Deresden in Underglaze blue mark, After the Original Meissen Model by Johann G...

This Virgin and Child is wearing clothes with a limited number of folds and showing a thickness characteristic of the Burgundy region. As a result of the presence in the region of th...

The Saint depicted here is Saint James the Great. James is the brother of St. John the Evangelist. Nothing is known of his activities after the Ascension...

Provenance : - Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16. - Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201. HISTORIC Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France. All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad. Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin. This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice. DESCRIPTION The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze. Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb. “The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.” Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg. She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins. In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger. In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil. COMPARATIVE STUDIES This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...

This important antique bust of Marie Antoinette was sculpted in Paris, France, circa 1780. Built of white Carrara marble, and crafted in the style of Lecomte (French sculptor 1737-1817), the original inspiration of the bust was located in the Queen's bedroom in the chateau of Versailles. In the likeness, Marie Antoinette is represented with her elaborate, well-known coiffure, numerous Fleur de Lys on her dress and a Louis XVI portrait...

An absolutely charming pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble statues of young cherubs. The pair are raised by a rectangular marble base above ...

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres porcelain bust of Marie Antoinette. The bust is raised by a circu...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble statue. The statue is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with a most elegant...

A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze soldier on his horse. The statue rests on its original double column marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised by the thic...

A charming and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble statue signed Moreau. The statue is raised by a circular Rouge G...

Seating on a bench-like throne the Virgin carries her child on her left knee. She bears an important crown high on her head .The Virgin has an ovoid face with bulging eyes, straight long nose and thin lips. The hair parts in the middle and are carved as thick horizontals parallel hair strands...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The statue is raised by a circular base with a tree trunk and a fallen water vessel amidst fine folia...

A charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of two cherubs signed Moreau. The two playful winged cherubs are standing amidst a rocky terrain while one is whispering in...

This wood scultpure showing fine traces of polychromy depicts John the Baptist, one the Old Testament’s last prophets and the first martyr of the New Testament. He is easily recognizable with the lamb he is carrying in his left hand. The way the artist has carved the face exudes a spiritual strenght inherited from previous centuries. Description Saint John the Baptist is depicted bare feet, seated in a hieratic manner. His elongated face is marked by a beard and a moustache. The straight nose and wide eyes indicate a Spanish origin. This asumption is reaffirmed by the Saint’s resigned expression. His parted hair frames his face while uncovering his ears. He wears a round collar red-orange tunic, draped onto the body and belted at the waist. A flap of his green coat covers his knees and falls down in stylized pleats. Following iconographic rules Saint John the Baptist is pointing with his right hand the lamb seated...

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statue. The statue is raised by exceptional acanthus leaf ...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed Houdon and Susse Frères. The bust is raised by a striking circular base wi...

This face with prominent eyes, open mouth and beautiful hairs with symetrical undulations may be the face of the Archangel Gabriel.  

A sensational and large scale French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by Barbedienne. Diana dressed in classical attire and is rea...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust is raised by a square ormolu base below a fine mottled socle pedestal. The richly ...

A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue, signed 'Rougelet'. The statue is raised by a circular base with a wonderfully execut...

An attractive and richly detailed French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze signed Delesalle statue. The statue with an oval patinated bronze base has two fem...

A high quality and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and white Carrara marble statue signed Lemire. The statue is rai...

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statue after Claude Michel Clodion. The charming statue is raised by a beautiful sq...

A fabulous pair of French Mid-Century Modern Louis XVI style and Bagues style cockatoo-form rock crystal and 24k gilt metal wall appliques/sconces. Each of these sconces is modeled a...

A stunning and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian marble statues of Mercury and Fortuna, after a model by Louis Gu...

A stunning English, early 19th century, carved wood fragment in oak, detailing a lions mask with a garniture of oak leaves and acorns and the outer frame work with scrolling acanthus...

A beautiful and fanciful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. Each statue is raised by a circular ormolu base with a twisted rope design and...

This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...

A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres porcelain statue of a fisher boy. The statue is raised by an oblong terrain ...

A charming and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues, signed Carl Kauba. Each patinated bronze winged cherub is dated 1...

A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI style terracotta bust of a young boy signed Houdon. The terra cotta bust is raised by an attractive Rosso Levanto circula...

A large-scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres Porcelain bust of Madame La Contesse Du Bary in the manner of the sculptor Pajo...

Bronze group with brown patina featuring Cupids fighting over a heart after Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791). This work had a great success in the second half of the 19th century...

An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and silvered bronze statues. Each statue is raised by silvered b...

A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze signed statue. The statue is raised by an oval ormolu base with a mottled border and most de...

A very handsome French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Diana the huntress, signed Susse Frères. The statue is raised by a rectangular mottled base with a concave f...

A handsome pair of French Louis XVI st. 19th century statue depicting Mars and Minerva. Each statue is raised by a White Carrara circular pedestal abo...

A unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sienna marble, patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The small scale statuette is raised by a square base with a fin...

Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...

Pair of French XVI-style (20th CentURY) bronze-dore monkey candlesticks (PRICED AS Pair).  

A beautiful and most charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statues signed E Blavier. Each statue is raised by a finely executed ground designed bas...

A charming and finely detailed true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. terra cotta and giltwood statues. Each statue is raised by an elegant circular mottled base where each ...

A most charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronzes, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statues. Each small scale statue is raised by an elegant circular Rouge G...

A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Breche Violette marble statue after Étienne-Maurice Falconet. The statue is raised by a circular marble base ...

A charming and unusual French Louis XVI st. mid 19th century patinated bronze, ormolu, marble and silvered bronze statue. The statue is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base with cut corners and a tapered mottled design. Above sits an adorable winged patinated bronze cherub wearing a swaging garment and a Hercules style helmet with a lion's head. The cherub is holding a commemorative silver...

A most elegant and extremely high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Wedgwood and marble decorative statues. Raised by rectangular shaped Bleu Turquin marb...

An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and black Belgian marble statues. Each statue is raised by a circular black Belgian marble base with a fine mottl...

A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and rouge Griotte marble statues signed Clodion. Each small statue is raised by a circu...

A wonderful French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble statue named Moissonneur, by Maurice Constant. The statue is raised by a cir...

A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. terra cotta statue, signed Clodion. The statue is raised by a lovely darker patina terra cotta base with a fine mottled...

A most charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue of a maiden dancing with cherubs with musical instruments Signed A. Carrier. The...

French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key. The trefoil top filled with interlocking Gothic style quatrefoils (like four leaf clovers), with a ladder in the center joining them and a cut metal crest...

A very charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu cherub statues. Each richly chased winged cherub displays a joyful expression and stands upon a tapered circul...

A sensational French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statue, signed Clodion. The statue is raised by a demi lune shaped moulded Rouge Gri...

A high quality and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of a maiden with winged cherub signed Musée de Sèvres. The statue is r...

A charming small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble statue. The statue is raised by a square marble base below a fine ormolu terrain design. The lovely winged ...