Life-Size Art Deco Patinated Bronze Greyhound Sculpture

A whimsical and most unusual hand-crafted iron and bronze crane figure statue table. circa 1940s Dating to the mid-20th century, almost certainly French in origin, finished in orien...

A very fine Auguste Nicolas Cain (French, 1822-1894) bronze sculpture depicting a crowing rooster perched atop naturalistic base of stylized log o...

A rare and incredible Indonesian hand carved and painted red deer architectural salvaged temple ornament. Dating to the 19th century or earlier, hand-...

A scarce, high-quality antique Burmese jewel inlaid solid bronze chinthe sculpture. Dating to the late 19th century, likely originating in the Mandalay region of central Burma, the fearsome looking beast depicted in traditional Burmese iconography and important architecture, especially as a pair, the protective temple guardians placed flanking the entrances of Buddhist religious pagodas and monasteries. Burma; circa 1880 PROVENANCE: The estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California. ACQUISITION: We acquired this outstanding example from the reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, Austin, Texas. Fine Estates and Antiques catalog, December 2021 DESCRIPTION: Exquisitely sculpted and cast of heavy, patinated solid bronze, finely detailed and decorated throughout, intricately engraved with scrolling ornamentation and fine detailing work, old nicely aged polished finish developing a warm, mellow patina with highly desirable scattered verdigris, minor inlay losses add to the charming antique character. Stoic in stance, posed at attention proudly squatting back on its haunches, front legs straight, possibly roaring with head up and straight ahead, mouth ajar with teeth and long tongue exposed, ornate armor plating and horned mane, fanciful stylized tail, inset with Myanmar style brilliant colored mirrored glass jewels. BRIEF HISTORY / BACKGROUND: Predating the use of coins for money, brass weights cast in the shape of iconic animals like the Chinthe were commonly used to measure standard quantities of staple items. Chinthe, the Burmese word for lion, while leograph of Chinthe is an artistic highly stylized lion; the rare Southeast Asian Burmese equivalent to Foo Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion...

Beautiful Vintage Bronze Metal Sculpture of a Greyhound Whippet Dog Figurine Art Deco Style. An elegant, stylised cast bronze metal sculpture depicting a whippet or greyhound dog scu...

A vintage mid century bronze greyhound statue. Great mid century stylized design, dark coloring to the bronze.

A beautiful life-size Greyhound or Whippet sculpted in bronze, this handsome fellow has terrific presence in any room.

This is a vintage greyhound figure. A French, bronze dog statue, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Graceful and endearing, a treat for th...