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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century Bronze Sculture Hares by Pierre-Jules Mène
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined small bronze sculpture with a group of hares. Accurate anatomical proportions. With the original patina. Signed on the base: PJ Mène.
Pierre-Jules Mêne (25 March 1810 – ...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A gilt bronze sculpture of birds, signed Pautrot, France 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A bronze gilt sculpture of birds are standing over a tree trunk decorated with leaves and flowers. Round plane base. Signed Pautrot, France circa 1850.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Hastings, GB
A seated pair of circa 1860 large Staffordshire dogs, textured coats and very well painted, the faces to resemble Kind Charles II moustached face.
These are of great quality and ...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Wood Animal Horse Sculpture, Northern Swedish Folk Art Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique wooden horse sculpture from northern Sweden. The horse is from around 1850 and has a body in pine with original paint. The sculpture is made by hand and a one of a kind piece...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
'Pointer' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A late Victorian Bronze Pointer by Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879). Excellent patination, signed 'P.J. Mene' to base.
Dimensions: H 11cm W 22cm D 9.5cm
Origin: French
Date: Circa...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original antique Victorian circa 1860 merry go round horse converted into a rockin...
Category
High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
English bronze recumbent Spaniel, c. 1840.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A bronze figure of a Spaniel, England, c. 1840. The recumbent Spaniel with a charming expression on its face, finely cast, and hand finished, with its hair intricately rendered.
Leng...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Panthere de l’Inde" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A superb mid 19th Century French animalier bronze study of a powerful panther reclining on a naturalistic rock. The surface of the bronze with excellent autumnal patina and very fine...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lion with paw on cannonball
Located in Salò, IT
Lion with paw on cannonball made of agate jasper, chiseled and burnished bronze, 19th century, measures 33x11 cm, height 20 cm; ebonized wood base measures 36x15 cm, height 10 cm.
Th...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures.
With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in.
Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful BRONZE OF COCK & HEN PIGEONS signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879)
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Beautiful bronze of cock and hen pigeons signed Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879).
The piece displaying a muted bronze patina over fine and intricate detail. One of the most appealin...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Fine Sandstone Carved Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of sandstone lions carved after the originals by Antonio Canova, England, circa 1850
A very fine pair of sandstone lions carved after the originals by Antonio Canova.
Suitable...
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English Adam Style Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Cast Iron Figure Of A Seated Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Large heavy seated male dog. Well cast with nice details.Seated on a plinth base.
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sheep Sculpture, Italy circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1840
Weathered marble sculpture of a sheep on a pedestal.
13”w x 6”d x 11”h
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair 19th Century Carved Wood Figures of Recumbent Whippets on Foliate Brackets
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Finely carved pair of 19th century Italian walnut figures of recumbent whippets on foliate brackets, each facing forward with head raised and wearing a collar.
The fully carved three...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
XIX Century Newfoundland Labrador Sculpture (Devezas Ceramics)
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Newfoundland Labrador dog, commonly referred to as the Newfoundland or Newfie, is a large and strong breed known for its gentle and sweet nature. It originated from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, where it was originally bred as a working dog for tasks such as hauling fishing nets, pulling carts, and rescuing people from water.
Key characteristics of the Newfoundland breed include its massive size, with males typically weighing between 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg) and females between 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg). They have a thick double coat that is water-resistant, which helps them excel in water activities and also provides protection in cold climates. The coat can come in various colors, including black, brown, gray, and Landseer (white with black markings).
Newfoundlands are known for their gentle and calm demeanor, making them excellent family pets and great with children. They are often described as "gentle giants" due to their patient and affectionate nature. Despite their size, they are generally good-natured and friendly with strangers and other animals.
These dogs require regular grooming due to their thick coats, and they also need moderate exercise to stay healthy and happy. They enjoy activities like swimming, hiking, and participating in water sports. Additionally, early socialization and training are important to ensure they grow up to be well-behaved companions.
Overall, the Newfoundland Labrador dog is a beloved breed known for its loyalty, gentle nature, and versatility in various roles, from family pet to working dog.
The Fábrica de Cerâmica das Devesas (Devesas Ceramic Factory) was established in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1865 and was, at the time, one of the largest and best equipped producers of ceramics.[1] Founded by António Almeida e Costa...
Category
Portuguese Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Louis Philippe Era Animalier Chenets
Located in 263-0031, JP
These chunky chenets make no bones about their Romantic lineage and exhibit all of the passion you’d expect from artisans working in the period 1830 to 1848. Here, a nice yin-and-yan...
Category
French Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Recumbent Greyhound Dogs. Charming Faces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of finely molded and hand painted English Staffordshire dogs. This pair features full body reclining hounds with the most charming of hand painted faces and colors. On their o...
Category
British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Pair of French Iron Dog Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Reclaimed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Fine Original Bronze of Lovebirds - Tourtereaux - by Joules Moigniez c. 1865
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very fine original bronze group of lovebirds by the French sculptor Jules Moigniez (b. 1835 d. 1984)
Moigniez studied in Paris under Comolera and exhibited first at the Exposition...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base
Located in Southall, GB
A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Panels with Pheasants in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office, a ranch or a hunting lodge with this pair of elegant antique wall plaques. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of oak ...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
Pair Large Staffordshire Dairy Cow Figures
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large and unusual pair of mid-19th century Victorian Staffordshire Dairy Cows that were originally used as trade signs in a milk shop. The inscription at the base of the figures reads "Milk Sold Here".
Both pieces are in very good condition with one base showing a minor crack on the internal rim. These Staffordshire cows...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of French Iron Dog Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted in France during the 1950s, these French Bronze Dog Sculptures add a touch of sophistication to any space. Made with high-quality iron and finished in a stunning bro...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century Edmé Samson Polychromed Porcelain Figure of a Monkey.
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exquisite Edmé Samson polychromed porcelain figure of a seated monkey in a naturalistic setting. Underglaze mark. 19th century.
Category
French Other Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Matched Pair Of Staffordshire Pottery Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Staffordshire lions one mid 19th century and on late 19th century. Both seated and well painted.Oval bases with green shrubbery.
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Theseus & The Centaur" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and very impressive bronze group entitled ‘Theseus and the Centaur’ by Antoine L Barye. The bronze with rich autumnal green, black, brown and orange patination and excell...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire mantel dogs. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details, sweet faces, and whimsical expressions. They are...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English Brass Dolphin Intertwined Trident Doorstop, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass winged dolphin intertwined trident doorstop resting on molded edge rectangular base, Early 19th Century.
Category
English George IV Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Indian Moradabadi Hathi Howdah (Elephant Carriage) Carrying Royals, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
A brass Mughal Indian Hathi Howdah (elephant saddle) carrying a rider and two royals, adorned with enamel work, is a majestic and opulent representation of Mughal artistry.
The Ha...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Falcon" by Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a falcon perched on a branch using its outspread wings to balance and with its beak open. The bronze exhibiting excellent intricate hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown lightly rubbed patination, signed J Moigniez.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 23 cm
Width: 23 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1870
Materials: Bronze
Book reference: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Paine
Page no. 79
SKU: 9000
ABOUT
Jules Moigniez (French, 1835 ~ 1894) Moigniez was a French animalier sculptor of the 19th century. He worked primarily in bronze and frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris salon. He was best known for his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time. Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France in 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez’s father bought a foundry to cast his sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn’t have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comoléra (a student of François Rude) in Paris. It is quite likely that Moigniez’s attraction to bird sculpture was a direct result of his education under Comoléra, who was himself a bird specialist. Over the course of his 40-year sculpting career Moigniez exhibited thirty works at the Salon between 1855–92. His first submission in a major art exhibition was his plaster, Pointer Stopping at a Pheasant, at the Exposition Universelle of 1855.[1][2] Moigniez was known for the fine detail and chiseling of his sculptures. His bronzes—usually cast using the lost wax method—were always immaculately chased and patinated, and were especially popular in England and Scotland.[2] More than half of his output during his lifetime was sold in the United Kingdom. By the end of the 19th century, his sculpture had become popular in the United States as well. In contrast with other animaliers of the period such are P.J. Mêne and Antoine-Louis Barye, Moigniez’s bird sculptures often incorporated highly detailed bases complete with bushes, extensive foliage and undergrowth. His castings were generally of excellent quality with a variety of patinas, the gilded and silvered patinas being the most desirable and sought after by collectors. His bronzes could be reproached for an excess of detail, a result of overly-finicky, over-worked chiseling. Moigniez received redemption, however, by portraying in his sculpture a certain “elegance of attitudes”. His Chien braque...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Group de Lapins" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A charming mid 19th Century French bronze group of two feeding rabbits with fine autumnal (green, brown, black and orange) patination and excellent hand finished surface detail, sign...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Lapin Assis" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
Wonderful mid 19th Century French animalier bronze study of a seated rabbit in a timid position. The surface has a rich green and brown variegated patina and excellent hand chased de...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An English pewter study of a classical lion, circa 1840
Located in Central England, GB
This rare English pewter study depicts a muscular and handsome male lion. It has been produced with good scale and proportion and is well detailed, particularly to the head, mane an...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Polychrome Khmer Guardian Lions, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the ...
Category
Southeast Asian Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Jaguar Qui Marche No. 2 (Walking Jaguar) Antoine L Barye
Located in Newark, England
From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this Jaguar Qui Marche No. 2 (Walking Jaguar) Bronze by Antoine-Louis Barye. The Jaguar Qui Marche translates directly to Jag...
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dogs, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With bulging eyes, a somewhat snarling expression with baring teeth.
Category
Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Tortue" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A delightful mid 19th Century French bronze figure of a tortoise with excellent hand chased surface deail and very fine fine rich brown patina rubbed to a golden hue in areas, raised...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An English Composition Standing Dog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage English composition standing dog sculpture from the 20th century, with glass eyes and red collar. Crafted in England during the midcentury period, this dog sculpture features a pug standing...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Victorian Carved Oak Lion
Located in Essex, MA
A well carved standing lion with front foot on an sphere. Rectangular base. Amherst Massachusetts estate.
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Deux Chiens en Arret" by A L Barye
Located in London, GB
"Deux Chiens en Arret" by A L Barye
A dramatic mid 19th Century French bronze animalier group of a pointer and setter as they iflushing pheasants in a naturalistic undergrowth. The bronze with excellent autumnal (green, brown, and orange) patina and intricate hand chased surface detail, signed Barye. A rare bronze subject from the artist’s own atelier (workshop).
Additional information
Measures: Height: 12 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1860
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref BARYE Catalogue Raisonne des Sculptures by
Michel Poletti – Alain Richarme
Page no. 150
Description
Antoine Louis Barye
“The Michelangelo of the Menagerie”
These are the words of Théophile Gautier in praise of Barye’s genius. Throughout his life Barye endeavoured to capture the fundamental nature of the animal kingdom in all its diversity, wild or tame, exotic or familiar, cruel or gentle, bringing to life the roaring, trembling, living beasts.
The son of a goldsmith, apprenticed to a steel engraver at a young age, Barye found himself making moulds for ornaments, acquiring knowledge that he would later build on to produce his exquisitely chased bronzes. When he was called up at seventeen, he joined the army’s topographic brigade where he used clay to model raised relief maps...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Swans. This pair of swans portrays the graceful form of these birds with a level of artistry that is truly exceptional. The...
Category
German Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniel Dog
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire diminutive russet spaniel dog figurine. This fine fellow is hand painted with fine details and would be perfect for the dog lover ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Iron Bird Wall Trophies on Walnut Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
These large heavy antique trophy plaques were created in France, circa 1880. Set on oval walnut board, each wall hanging decor feature a detailed spelter carved bird in high relief, ...
Category
French Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
A Charles X Palais Royal Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Equestrian Statue
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare Charles X period Palais Royal ormolu and engraved mother of pearl Statuette Sculpture of a horse. With an engine-milled ormolu mounted mother-of-pearl base
Prove...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
A Patinated Iron Sculpture of a Bull
Located in London, GB
A fine patinated iron model sculpture of a bull. From the collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021)
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Meissen Great Dane White Porcelain Dog
Located in New York, NY
Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...
Category
German Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet
White marble sculpture of a hare Firenze 1840
Located in Madrid, ES
White marble sculpture of a hare Firenze 1840
Decorative sculpture from 1840 by PIetro Freccia (1814-1856) in Firenze. It is made of white Carrara marble. The sculpture is reminiscen...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Very Rare circa 1850 Chinese Hand-Carved Serving Tray with Snake Handles & Frog
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1850 hand-carved from a single piece of timber serving tray with snake handles chasing a frog
A very good looking and exqui...
Category
Chinese Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bronze Reclining Greyhound by Christopher Fratin, 1801-1864
Located in Stamford, CT
Very sensitive rendering of a greyhound at rest with a rich dark brown patina with lighter highlights showing through. The dog is shown reclining with one paw turned up, a detail I find endearing as a dog owner, my border collie does this too! Mounted on a polished black slate base, marked Fratin on the base. Also stamped with the foundry mark 'Daubree, Editeur'.
A fine desk top, shelf, or mantel piece for the dog lover,
Christopher Fratin (1 January 1801 – 16 August 1864), also known as Christophe Fratin, was a noted French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze.
Fratin was born in Metz, Moselle, France the son of a taxidermist. He first studied drawing under Pioche in Metz and later worked in Paris at the studio of Théodore Géricault.
He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831 to 1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Fratin never signed his bronzes but instead used a stamp showing his last name in straight block letters.
Fratin received monumental commissions in France and elsewhere, including the Deux Aigles Gardant Leur Proie (Eagles and Prey, created 1850) displayed since 1863 in New York City’s Central Park. Today, Fratin’s sculpture is on permanent display in the Louvre, the city museums of Metz, Lyon, Strasbourg, Nîmes and at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The Georg Eisler...
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French Barbizon School Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire white spaniel dog figurines. These charming dogs are a nice large size, hand painted with lovely details and sweet faces. Th...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 19th Century French Gilt Bronze "Rabbits at their Burrow" by Emile Truffot
By Émile Louis Truffot 1
Located in London, GB
Charming mid 19th Century French gilt bronze study of two rabbits standing in alert positions outside their burrow. The bronze exhibiting excellent han...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Uffizi Boar or Il Porcellino by Austin and Seeley
By Austin & Seeley
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century model of the Uffizi Boar, called 'Il Porcellino', by Austin & Seeley, the seated figure of the boar on an integral square plinth.
This cast stone model of the Uffizi Boar takes its name from a 17th-century bronze fountain by sculptor Pietro Tacca, made for Cosimo II de' Medici and originally placed in the Loggia at the Mercato Nuovo in Florence. This civic space was also known as the Loggia del Porcellino, named after the boar as rubbing the statue's nose is said to bring great wealth. Made in the 1630s, it was modelled after an earlier marble version (Italian, 2nd-1st century BC) discovered in Rome in 1556 on the slopes of the Esquiline Hill, itself thought to be based on a lost Greek Hellenistic bronze version. After restoration, the marble statue was brought to Florence in 1568 as a gift from Pope Pius IV to Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici, initially placed in the Pitti Palace. Both this marble and the 17th-century bronze versions are now housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It remained an immensely popular subject for Grand Tourists, who collected their own versions. It is a testament to the commercial prowess of Austin and Seeley...
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English Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Pair Of Antique Cat Statues, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Doorstops, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique winged cat statues. An Italian, bronze on oak decorative figure in the Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking cat ornaments...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Grand Tour Alabaster Lions
Located in Seaford, GB
A delightful and rare pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Alabaster Lions. Well modelled, one is virtually perfect, the other has a few nibbles see ph...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study "Lièvre au Repos" by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
"Lièvre au Repos" by Pierre Jules Mêne
An entrancing mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of an alert hare. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and good ri...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in form of a lion supporting a cylindrical case draped with ribbon tied laurel swags ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze "Taureau Vainqueur" by Jean-Baptiste Clesinger
Located in London, GB
An impressive late 19th century French bronze study of a majestic bull with standing in a proud stance exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and fine rich brown patina. Rai...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
