Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
English Antique 1810s Busts
Creamware
Neale Creamware Figure of Minerva, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Marked Minerva on the verso.
Creamware
The Duke of Wellington after the Lawrence Gahagan commission for Stratfield Saye
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This impressive bronze table bust of the Duke of Wellington is in the form of a classical tribute. He is portrayed wearing Roman leather armour, the breastplate with a central lion’s mask radiating lightning bolts. This is set on a turned socle and square plinth which in turn is raised on a curved simulated marble pedestal, with two recumbent lions above superb quality borders of classical motifs and flowerhead arabesques. The reverse states ‘Wellington L. Gahagan Fecit & Pub’d June 12. 1811’. Height: 22in (56 cm) Width: 25in (63 cm) Depth: 11in (28cm) Provenance: Major Hon Denis Gomer Berry and Lady Pamela Wellesley Berry Richard Gomer Berry, 3rd Viscount Kemsley Lawrence Gahagan (1735-1820) was born in Dublin to a family of talented stone masons and sculptors. He was based in London from around 1757 and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy between 1798 and 1817. He was involved in a major project to help update the interiors of Castle Howard from 1801 to 1811 but he is most famous for his portrait busts. In addition to the Wellington busts...
Bronze
Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1970 vintage figure of a cat from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in black and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...
Ceramic
$7,331
H 26.97 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Statuary Marble Sculpture of the Bathing Venus after the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A white statuary marble sculpture of the bathing Venus after the antique, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known at the author John le Carré. Dating to circa...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black darts. The bord...
Creamware
Bronze of Narcissus after the Antique, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large bronze figure of Narcissus, after an ancient model. The nude youth is depicted in a classical pose and stands on a circular plinth with anthemion friezes.
Bronze
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
Bronze
Bronze and Carved Figure of a Maiden, circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bronze and carved figure of a maiden, circa 1910 Measures: Height 8.75 in. (22.22 cm.), Width 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.), Depth 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.).
Bronze
Antique Creamware Mustard Pot with Lid and Stand, England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique creamware mustard pot was made in England around 1810. The pot features an elegant, barrel-shaped, rounded body with an integrated stand, a gracefully shaped handle, and...
Creamware
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
$350
H 5.13 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blu Bird Commissioned by Merck
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom ceramic bowing bird sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (ca. 1960s, Italy). The multinational pharmaceutical company, Merck, Sharp, and Dohme (known in the US as Merc...
Ceramic
$2,011
H 9.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.625 in
Bronze Plaque of Napoleon Crossing the Alps after the Painting by David
Located in London, GB
Bronze plaque in high relief of Napoleon crossing the Alps after the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748-29 December 1825...
Bronze
$21,093
H 104.34 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Limestone
$65,000 / set
H 33 in W 21 in D 15 in
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully cast in the Renaissance Beaux Arts style, featuring cherubs , sea horses and classical attribute, retaining a weathered verdigris patinas from being exposed outdoors . Both sculptures are unsigned and both bear a museum collection inventory number. France: circa 1880 Provenance: Former collection of the "Clerc De Saint -Viateur" or the Clerics of Saint Viator also known as the Viatorians a Roman Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men (priest, brothers and lay associates) founded in Lyon, France, in 1831 by Father Louis Querbes. The congregation had a large collection including the pair of sculptures on loan to the Musée De Musée...
Bronze
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H 31.5 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Circa 1815 French Carved Limestone Bust of Mademoiselle Marie-Madeleine Guimard
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… After the original marble bust from 1779, this carved limestone sculpture depicts Mademoiselle Marie-Madeleine Guimard. Our version, which was hand-ca...
Stone, Limestone
1810 Bronze Bust Of Diana Signed Houdon
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bronze bust of Diana signed Houdon. Jean Antoine Houdon.
Bronze
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H 9.26 in W 3.59 in D 3.59 in
19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Bust Gilt Bronze circa 1810, Empire
Located in Epfach, DE
Very fine bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, circa 1810, Empire Fire-gilt bronze The bust is in a very good condition and the fire gilding is original.
Bronze
Fine English Regency Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Boy
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English Regency marble bust of a boy. Sculptor unknown but finely executed.
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century Pair of Portland Stone Heads
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of Portland stone heads. The carved heads with carved neck ropes, depicting slaves, circa 1815.
Stone
A Fine English Regency Marble Bust Of A Young Boy
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine English Regency marble bust of a boy. Sculptor unknown but finely executed.