Romantic Animal Sculptures

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

French ceramic representing a rooster chick, very realistic Small gap on the ridge. Shipping: 9 / 20.5 / 16 cm 0.8 kg.

ALFRED BARYE French, 1839-1882 "Walter Scott: Cheval de'Selle de L'Empreur" Patinated bronze Titled to base in the towel, signed "Barye Fils" 15 1/2" W x 13 1/8" H x 5 3/8" D Ori...

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpent until it was later moved in 1867 to the grand entrance to Pavilion de Flore and a pair was crafted for it using a mechanical technique, a gesture which incensed Barye, as he preferred to sculpt a mate to oppose Lion Assis...

Last quarter 19th century Bo'ness ceramic figure recumbent lion, Scotland. Glass eyes and a great face! Restoration to underside. 11.75" w., 5.75" d., 9.63" h. We are a family busin...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Limier" (1869) Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE" almost certainly cast in Mêne's personal atelier circa 1875 Item # 309MWP02...

An Antoine-Louis Barye bronze sculpture from the 19th century depicting a horse with left foot raised and dark patina. Discover the evocative e...

EMMANUEL FREMIET French, 1824-1910 "Chien Levrier" Patinated bronze signed E. Fremiet in naturalistic base cold-stamped 85, a Charles More cast Item # 411PRB18X An exquisite mo...

CARVED WOOD HORSE FORM, POSSIBLY USED AS A MOLD MASTER FOR PAPIER-MÂCHÉ PRODUCTION Probably French, mid-to-late 19th century 22 3/4" H x 6 7/8" D x 20 7/8" W A carved hardwood mode...

A stunning addition to any room or table. Exquisite form and finely detailed feathers etched with precision into silver-covered metal. Combine whimsical romanticism with streamlined ...

Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795–1875) Lion Crushing a Snake Bronze with brown patina, signed “Barye”; mounted on a black marble base A powerful bronze sculpture depicting the drama...

Very high quality bronze statue of a monkey dressed as a marquis from the end of the 19th century Height 16 cm

PIERRE-JULES MENE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Lapin" (Dogs Hunting a Rabit) Sand-cast and patinated bronze Naturalistic base with cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" Cast circa 1870 (Mêne-...

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 "Mare and her Foal" Sand-cast nuanced medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast "I. BONHEUR" and cold-stamped PEYROL verso Cast circa 187...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Jockey à Cheval no. 1, Vainqueur du Derby" Patinated bronze on an original ebonized wood base Signed to terrace "P.J. MENE" Post-humously cast ...

PAUL-ÉDOUARD DELABRIÈRRE French, 1829-1912 "Famille d'Ors" [Mother Bear and Her Cubs] Medium-and-light brown patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in cast "E. DELABRIERRE", foundry mar...

An exquisite group executed in the technically looser style Barye developed towards the end of his life, it is one of the last figural groups he executed and very few were actually c...

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpent until it was later moved in 1867 to the grand entrance to Pavilion de Flore and a pair was crafted for it using a mechanical technique. This incensed Barye, as he insisted a mate must be sculpted to oppose Lion Assis...

ROSA BONHEUR French, 1822-1899 "Boeuf Couché" (Resting Bull) Patinated bronze Signed "Rosa B" conceived 1846, a lifetime cast circa 1880 cold-stamped PEYROL to the reverse Item...

A nice early 20th century casting of Paul-Édouard Delabrierre's Tiger Carrying a Gazelle, the present model features a nice overall chiseled surface with the stripes of the tiger bro...

Absolutely exquisite bronze sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin edited by the R. Patrouilleau foundry in 1920s France. Vivid representation of an eagle launching from a mountain. The sc...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chasse au Renard" (The Fox Hunt) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE 1849" an atelier cast circa 1860 Item # 311ZDQ28W Th...

A good lifetime casting by Charles More numbered 215, it captures the entirely relaxed spirit of the recumbant husky dog with its bushy tail bouncing and eye...

Superb wolf sculpture in bronze and marble flooring simulating snow by the artist Charles Valton. The wolf dutifully follows an adventurer whose ste...

Patinated bronze sculpture 'Listening Stag' by romantic author and sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye and produced by F. Barbedienne Fondeur By: Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Fondeu...

ROSA BONHEUR French, 1822-1899 "Boeuf Couché" (Resting Bull) Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed "Rosa B" in base conceived 1846, cast circa 1870-90 Item # 408TGI08P The original...

Beautiful representation of a polychromed hare Vienna bronze, Austria 1900s. The back is encrusted with boar hair and was used to clean writing quills. In excellent condition. Sligh...

Pair of patinated bronze sculptures "HUNTING DOGS" with the initials A. J. on the base. They represent two seated dogs resting after a hunt; one with a bird at its feet and the other...

Superb Vienna bronze representing a cat and doubling as a quill wipe with boar hair on its back, Austria 1900s. Signed Geschütz. In very good condition. Slight polychrome use. Dime...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 Panther of Tunisia [smaller version] Sand-cast patinated bronze Signed in cast BARYE Cast executed last quarter of the 19th century 3 1/2" H ...

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Ibrahim - Cheval Arabe Ramené d'Egypte no. 2" Sand-cast bronze with medium-brown patina and red undertones Signed in base "P.J. MÊNE" and title...

This Fratin bear cup has engraved signature, 19th century, silver plate bronze. The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads ...

French Terracotta recovered of faience representing a chick Signed by Joseph Filmont ceramicist in Caen, Normandy. He created at the end of the 19th century a pottery and architectu...

GEORGES GARDET French, 1863-1939 "Bison et Jaguar" (1892) Medium brown patinated sand-cast bronze cast circa 1920 Signed G. GARDET, cold-stamped 6963 Foundry cachet (undoubtedly S...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 "Panther of Tunisia no. 2" Patinated sand-cast bronze signed BARYE in base, signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur to edge of base Underside incised 2...

GEORGES GARDET French, 1863-1939 Recumbent Great Dane Patinated bronze signed in cast "G. GARDET", cold-stamped "865 K" and "FRANCE" Item # 311KOG07P A good casting of Gardet's Rec...

PIERRE JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Chien Braque Assis Gardant un Lapin" (1850) Sand-cast patinated bronze signature captured in cast "P.J. MÊNE" cast ...

French ceramic representing a family of gallenaceae: a rooster, a hen and two chicks, barbotine. Made circa 1900 Good condition Shipping: 19.5 / 20.5 / 24 cm 1.6 kg.

PIERRE-JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 Group of a Scottish Hunter with Fox and Hound (1861) Sand-cast patinated bronze, signed P.J. MENE in naturalistic base Executed circa 1900, like...

William H Turner bronze "Outfoxed ".2001, 78/200. whimsical and fun, this bronze of two geese nipping at the fox and covering his body with their wing...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 "Tigre Surprenant une Antilope (terrasse sans profil)" (1862) Green, brown and red patinated sand-cast bronze over original raised rim signed...

Superb and large 19th century Vienna bronze of a lizard by the Geschütz manufacture. Not signed. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x L ) : 4 x 28 x 9. Secure shipping.

EMMANUEL FREMIET French, 1824-1910 Chien loulou couché Nuanced medium-brown patina on sand-cast bronze Signed in base "E. FREMIET" a Charles More cast numbered 38 Item # 311GTS04P ...

NIKOLAI LIEBERICH [after] Russian, 1828-1883 A Resting Bear Sand-cast patinated bronze with concrete core signed in Cyrillic to the underside (editeur Gr...

Kitsch brass and glass table lamp, featuring three art glass swans in pinkish hues.

Pair Of Eagles In Carved And Gilded Wood from the mid-1800s, this pair of animalier carvings of birds of prey in carved and gilded wood represents a fascinating example of 19th-cent...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Verde and autumnal patinated bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" c...

PIERRE JULES MENE French, 1810-1879 "Valet de Limier" (1879) Patinated bronze Signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR" to base ...

A very good sand cast example of a Tigress at Rest after the model by Paul Edouard Delabrierre, it is a sensitive and precious glimpse of the ...

Exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1891 (no. 2813), the same model is held in the permanent collection of the Musée d'Orsay (identification no. 22664). An exquisite casting of the highe...

We offer this pair of big size Herons made in wood metal and brass base. circa 1970.

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Medium-brown autumnal patinated sand-cast bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENN...

Superb red robin Vienna bronze with beautiful polychrome colours, Austria 19th century. Stamped Geschützt. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 7 x 11 x 4...

Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Leopard. Bronze with a brown patina signed Barye on the left hand side of the base. The bronze sculpture is sitting on a blac...

Superb 19th century Vienna bronze sculptures of a stag, the doe is a late 20th century/early 21st production of Vienna bronzes. The deer sculpture is attributed to the Geschütz manuf...

Superb and large gold patina bronze of a seagull flying above green patina bronze waves by the sculptor A. Van Kote, signed. Belgian school, late 19th century. Good condition with o...

Pair of bronze candlesticks with their original dark brown patina by Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), an antique cast signed "fratin" in cursive, dating from around 1850. These candles...

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...

Bronze pair of candelabras 19th century, Fratin Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is a famous French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as wel...

This Fratin bear cup is signed Daubrée editor, 19th century, silver plate bronze. the cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant head...