19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus

French Pair of Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Satyr-Mounted Urn Lamps 19th Century Converted to table lamps, the rouge-marble urn-shaped vases converted into...

Victorian Grand Tour Bronze Bovine & Bacchus Inkwell 19th Century Free international shipping

This captivating early 19th-century Continental Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Venus de' Medici is a stunning representation of classical beauty and neoclassical artistry. Cast with remarkable detail, the figure portrays the renowned statue of Venus, revered for its grace, sensuality, and timeless elegance. The finely executed bronze finish, with its warm, aged patina, further enhances the sculpture's antique charm, making it a remarkable piece that captures both historical significance and artistic mastery. The Grand Tour, a traditional journey undertaken by young Europeans in the 18th and 19th centuries to study classical art and culture, was an era that saw an increasing appreciation for classical sculptures, and this piece is a quintessential example of the era's influence on European decorative arts. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or as part of a larger collection, this Venus de' Medici sculpture evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome and the Renaissance period, embodying the pursuit of beauty that defined the neoclassical movement. The Venus de Medici is an ancient Greek statue that represents the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology). It is a marble sculpture, dating back to the 2nd century BCE...

Chinese Export Porcelain Dutch Armorial Tureen with Stand 19th Century Good condition XIX century Chinese export fine famille rose porcelain lidded tur...

A very good quality 19th century patinated silvered bronze Bacchus influenced group. Signed; Clodion.

Cipri Adolf Bermann (German, 1862-1942) a very fine 19th century gilt-bronze miniature figure of a Bacchus Herm, depicting Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, the god of the grape harve...

An amusing classical 19th century bronze study of Bacchus influenced lovers dancing with a child at their feet, mounted on a Green marble base. Signed; Clodion.

A fine & large 19th century bronze study of Bacchus resting on a bountiful barrel of grapes holding a lute with grape & vine in his hair, an unkempt beard with crossed leg and an outstretched finger. This splendid bronze has a wonderfully rich patina and is signed F Duret (1804 – 1865) Francisque Joseph Duret...