Figurative Sculptures

Very large spelter Orientalist sculpture attributed to Hottot French, Late 19th Century Height 194cm, width 84cm, depth 75cm This sensational life-size figural group depicts a femal...

Austrian cold-painted bronze figure by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 31cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm This intriguing sculpture was made in early 20th century...

This naïve likeness is carved from a solid teak block. The head has deep set eyes and a distinctive beaked nose. He is wearing a tailcoat with seven rows of frogging and tasselled ...

Ceres is draped in a cloth resting on a tree stump while holding a sheaf of grain. Bacchus, the god of wine, also rests on a tree stump while holding up a cluster of grapes.

A Fine White Marble Figure of a Kneeling Cherub, By Pio Fedi. Signed to the base 'Pio Fedi Faceva'. Italian, Circa 1860. Pio Fedi (1815-1892) was an Italian sculptor working in th...

Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1941. Painted plaster. Signed.

FELIX SANZEL French, 1829-1883 "L'Amour vainqueur" [Love Conquers] (1865) Patinated and burnished bronze signed in cast "Fx Sanzel" a lifetime cast circa 1870 Item # 306PRK21E ...

Created by Eero Aarnio, master of Scandinavian design culture and innovator on the international scene ever since the sixties, Puppy is a little dog as imagined by the great designer...

A Patinated Bronze Figural Group of ‘Gloria Victis’ (‘Glory to the Vanquished’), Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from the Model by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916). ‘Gloria Victis’ (‘Glory to the Vanquished’). Bronze, gilt and dark brown patina. Signed 'A. Mercié', with foundry inscription 'F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris.' and A. Collas reduction cachet. The integral base titled 'GLORIA VICTIS'. This cast is part of a limited edition by the Barbedienne Foundry. France. Circa 1880. ‘Gloria Victis’ is one of the most recognisable and important works of sculpture of the nineteenth century and a definitive image of France’s historic national identity. The figure of glory, winged and wearing armour, carries a dying young warrior heavenwards towards fame and immortality. The compositional daring of the group must be admired for balancing two figures on the minimal support of one foot, wings spread in the moment before taking flight. Mercié was a student at the French Academy of Rome when the Prussians invaded France in 1870. Shortly after the war had begun, he executed a group depicting the figure of Fame supporting a victorious soldier. When news reached Mercié in Rome that the French had surrendered, he decided to alter his group, replacing the victorious soldier with a defeated casualty, thus transforming an allegory of ‘Glory to the Victors’ into one of ‘Glory to the Vanquished’. Completed in 1872, a year after the defeat of French soldiers against the Prussian army, the statue personifies a defeated but heroic France. The title is also a reversal of the famous formula, ‘Vae Victis’ (Death to the Vanquished), which the Gallic general Brennus exclaimed upon defeating the Romans in 390 BC. The figure of the fallen soldier was thought to represent Henri Regnault, a fellow sculptor of Mercié who was killed on the last day of fighting. Measuring 317 cm. high the original group of ‘Gloria Victis’ was unveiled in plaster at the Salon of 1872. It was bought by the City of Paris for the sum of twelve thousand francs and then cast in bronze by Victor Thiébaut for eight thousand five hundred francs. The bronze was exhibited at the Salon in 1875 and first placed in Montholon Square in the 8th arrondissement. In 1884 it was transferred to the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville and in 1930, it entered the collection of the Musée du Petit Palais, where it can be seen to this day. The Thiébaut Frères foundry also cast Gloria Victis bronzes for the cities of Niort (requested 1881) Bordeaux (requested 1883), Châlons-sur-Marne (today, Châlons-en-Champagne; requested 1890), and Cholet (requested 1901). In 1905, the Danish brewer and art collector Carl Jacobsen was permitted to have an exact cast made of the original sculpture in Paris, on condition that the base was made 2 cm lower and bore the inscription “Original tilhører Paris By” (The original belongs to the City of Paris). It too was cast by the Thiébaut Frères foundry. Gloria Victis was one of Jacobsen’s most important and his last acquisition. Today it has been returned to its original position in the Winter Garden at Glyptoteket, Copenhagen, Denmark. The full-size plaster was shown again at the Paris Expositon universelle of 1878 alongside a bronze reduction by Barbedienne. By this time Antonin Mercié had entered into a commercial edition contract with the Ferdinand Babedienne foundry to produce bronze reductions of Gloria Victis, his most famous work. Gloria Victis is first recorded to have been produced in three sizes and by 1886 Barbedienne’s ‘Catalogue des Bronzes D’Art’ lists six sizes measuring 3/5, 9/20, 7/20, 3/10, 6/25 and 2/10, of the original. These reductions were produced by an invention of Barbedienne’s business partner Achille Collas. The Collas reducing machine was a type of complex mechanical pantograph lathe that enabled sculpture to be mathematically measured and transcribed to scale, in the round, thus making a reduced size plaster from which a bronze could be cast. Mercié's modern sculpture had become an instant classic, even receiving an entry in the Nouveau Larousse Illustré. The success of the group undoubtedly lay in the fact that it was admired not just on an aesthetic level, but also on a patriotic level, particularly in its commemoration of heroism in defeat. Immediately ‘Gloria Victis’ was recognised as a national artwork, capable of arousing patriotism and casts were ordered from Barbedienne as local memorials commemorating the war’s dead for cities across France. ‘Gloria Victis’ was considered so much a part of France’s national identity that for the 1900 Paris Exhibition, Ferdinand Barbedienne’s nephew Gustave Leblanc, loaned a bronze example to feature as part of l’Exposition centennale de l’art français. Literature: For an interesting account of the process of creating a reduction in bronze of the Gloria Victis by Barbedienne and illustrations of the casting and finishing of the bronze see: 'Ferdinand Barbedienne': Theodore Child; Harper's new monthly magazine, Volume 73, Issue 436, September 1886. ‘Contemporary French Sculptors’: The Century, Volume 33, Issue 3, Jan 1887. ‘Modern French Sculpture’: Harper's new monthly magazine, Volume 76, Issue 452, January 1888. S, Lami, ‘Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'Ecole française au dix-neuvième siècle’, Tome III. G.-M., Paris, 1914, p. 432. Peter Fusco and H.W. Janson, The Romantics to Rodin: French Nineteenth Century Sculpture from North...

Silver and silver gilt nef sailing ship Continental, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 38cm, depth 12cm Made from silver and silver gilt, this nef, also known as a model ship, is br...

Elegant bronze "The Awakening". Resting on a beige onyx base by Paul Philippe.

Antique Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture with a camel by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 39cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936) is the artist behind this unusual sculptural desk piece. A camel stands majestically atop a rocky road. His rider, dressed in a flowing, cream garment holds a rope in one hand and a spear in the other. The male figure is looking towards the other male, who is dressed more vibrantly in shades of blue and red. Next to the camel is a large container, surrounded by two urns. The container can be used as a stationary holder...

Created by Eero Aarnio, master of Scandinavian design culture and innovator on the international scene ever since the sixties, Puppy is a little dog as imagined by the great designer...

VINCENZO VELA Italian/Swiss, 1820-1891"Last Days of Napoleon" (1867) Patinated bronze engraved to front edge "V. VELA F. 1867", engraved to reverse edge "F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur", ...

This astonishing early 20th century Orientalist sculpture is one of the finest of its kind, full of movement, sensuality and effortless charm. The work of celebrated Italian sculptor...

Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze and alabaster sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 19cm, width 52cm, depth 33cm Crafted using the complex technique of cold-painting bronze, the early 20th century Viennese sculpture...

Ormolu and onyx figure of a dancer by Josef Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 25.5cm, width 12cm, depth 7cm Josef Lorenzl (Austrian. 1892-1950) wonderfully designed and crafted this ...

Created by Eero Aarnio, master of Scandinavian design culture and innovator on the international scene ever since the sixties, Puppy is a little dog as imagined by the great designer...

A late 17th-century Spanish wood sculpture of a penitent Saint Jerome, possibly Seville, circa 1680.

FRANÇOIS ANDRÉ CLÉMENCIN French, 1878-1950 "Celuy qui fut pris" (The One Who Was Taken) Patinated bronze Signed on base "A. Clemencin" cold-stamped "46" and "32" and "FRANCE" in ...

A bronze of Queen Elizabeth II Trooping the Colour by Amy Goodman and Vivien Mallock, 2022. This equestrian statuette was created for Queen Elizabeth II...

Artisan made face of an ancient Greek man with a laurel wreath molded in pewter and set on a walnut backing, American 1950's. This captivating work is beautifully made.

Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm Sculpted and made by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austr...

A pair of carved walnut mediaeval knights, each wearing full armour with a visored helmet metal, breastplate and holding a lance, standing on a later pyra...

Art Deco gilt bronze and onyx figure of a dancer by Lorenzl Austrian, c. 1925 Height 31cm, width 17cm, depth 20cm Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), a renowned Austrian sculptor and cerami...

Rare terracotta figurative sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy 1960. Elegant composition of several panels that creates an important panel.

Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...

Bronze sculpture model of "A La Terre!" (1890) after Alfred Boucher Signed to naturalistic base "A. Boucher", inscribed "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" Item # 008AMH08W This powerful mode...

HÉLÈNE ZELEZNY-SCHOLTZ (1882-1974). A bronze sculpture “Reading of the newspaper”, 1915. A man reads the newspaper for six other men sitting on a bench. The inscription on the base ...

The Delft Blue Cow is available as an exclusive Personal Edition, Marcel Wanders' label carrying works of a more personal and experimental nature. The pieces of the Delft Blue series are unlimited unique by Marcel's one minute delft blue hand-painting. With his timeless Delft Blue ceramic pieces, Marcel Wanders re-introduces and revitalizes the ancient Chinese Ming porcelain tradition assimilated into the Dutch culture in the 17th century. The collection includes clocks, figurines, vases, plates, chandeliers, engineer hats, dildos and rabbits amongst others, giving new life to the Delft Blue culture. The One Minute Delft Blue pieces exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum in 2014. All One Minute Delft Blue works are unique, we have more Delft Blue items...

"CERF À LA BRANCHE NO. 2" PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) An atelier lifetime sand-casting Patinated bronze signed in cast "P.J. MENE" Item # 011TEQ14P Offered in Mêne's 18...

This exceptional and rare, vintage English sterling silver presentation ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a car in the Art Nouveau manner. The body of this stylised Jaguar style car has a plain moulded form. This exceptional model surmounts the original carved stained oak wood plinth, accented with a vacant silver inscription plaque to the lower rim. This exceptional vintage silver presentation ornament is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. Condition This vintage sterling silver...

L'Improvisateur By Félix-Maurice Charpentier (1858-1924) Cast from bronze and with a warm patina, portraying a youth playing the flute fashioned from a branch. Titled on the base, b...

"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a femaile nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back st...

The Delft Blue Cow is available as an exclusive Personal Edition, Marcel Wanders' label carrying works of a more personal and experimental nature. The pieces of the Delft Blue series are unlimited unique by Marcel's one minute delft blue hand-painting. With his timeless Delft Blue ceramic pieces, Marcel Wanders re-introduces and revitalizes the ancient Chinese Ming porcelain tradition assimilated into the Dutch culture in the 17th century. The collection includes clocks, figurines, vases, plates, chandeliers, engineer hats, dildos and rabbits amongst others, giving new life to the Delft Blue culture. The One Minute Delft Blue pieces exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum in 2014. All One Minute Delft Blue works are unique, we have more Delft Blue Vases...

FERNAND OUILLON-CARRERE French, 20th century "Sword Dance" (1919) Burnished & patinated bronze over verde marble base Signed in base “F. Ouillon Carrer...

This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie. The table fountain co...

Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...

One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", in solid cast bronze with father and mother and daughter holding a patinated bronze and pewter table top, incorporating an abstract design with colorful hand-painted enamels, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed twice: “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne” on edge of table top, and “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in colored part of table top). The solid bronze sculptures were attained via lost wax process which is extremely difficult with works of this size and complexity. As stated by Kelvin LaVerne discussing this unique work, “We only made one of these. “La Famille” is a sculpture of a typical family in which their love for each other is expressed in a quiet and subtle manner rather than a picture of them embracing.” It’s the celebration of the a family which enjoys every moment of being together. The LaVernes did several works celebrating love, humanity, and those who bring joy to others. This work was a unique art installation which resided in their gallery. A photo of of this work in the original gallery is shown in this listing. Reference: ”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture II”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this sculpture art installation is shown on page 40 in a black and white photo of the LaVerne Seymour Gallery in the 1970’s with the caption that reads “Dedicated to the highest achievement of mastery, the three-dimensional beauty of bronze and pewter created in limited editions of Collector’s Pieces and Museum Items.” Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne Dimensions of Mother and Daughter with Table Top: W: 96 inches D: 27.5 inches H: 41.5 inches Table Top H: 18 inches Dimensions of Father Sculpture...

Striking figural bronze by Israeli sculptor Aharon Bezalel (1925 - 2012). Abstract family grouping of 5 made up of 7 cast bronze pieces coming together to make this formal portrait d...

Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...

Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934), ‘Diana the Huntress’, A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group. Modelled nude with head turned looking to her left, striding forward holding the greyhound by its collar with her right hand and a giltwood bow in her left hand. On an integral carved base with foliage support. Signed 'A. BOUCHER' Boucher’s choice of pose is deliberately indebted to the celebrated mid-16th century painting of Diana the Huntress by an anonymous artist of the School of Fontainebleau. The painting is a mythical representation of Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II, in the guise of the goddess Diana, who is shown nude, walking forward beside a greyhound, looking over her left shoulder and holding a bow. Another clear antecedent for Boucher’s ‘Diane the Huntress...

EUGÈNE MARIOTON French, 1857-1933 Diana, the Huntress Patinated and burnished bronze signed to base "Eug. Marioton" and cold-stamped by foundry "E. Colin et Cie Paris" Item # 305...

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 classi...

BRONZE FIGURE OF “REMBRANDT” AFTER MODEL BY ALBERT CARRIER-BELLEUSE Circa last quarter of 19th century, in patinated bronze, signed "Carrier Scpt." Item # 610XPD04Q A very fine cabi...

WORKSHOP OF BARSANTI Italy, 20th century A Young Stone Carver Carrara marble signed to the back by Barsanti, Pietrasanta circa first half of the 20th century Item # 304QGS30Q A powerful study of a young stone-carver, he rests against the stone of his tradecraft, the young...

Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...

“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table with hand-painted abstract enamel decoration, by Phili...

Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...

19th Century sculpture of Guan Yu (??), a guardian deity. Guan Yu (d. A.D. 219), a warrior of the late Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) renowned for his valo...

Entitled "Young Mozart", or the Spanish presentation "Joven W. Mozart"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired the same year; manufactured by Llad...

Entitled "Charlie Chaplain", hand painted porcelain made in 1984 by Lladro, in Spain and retired in 1990 This is labeled 5233 and 025F; signed on the bottom by the sculptor, Juan Hue...

Entitled "Young Bach", or the Spanish presentation "Juan Sebastian Bach"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1994 and retired the same year; manufactured by Ll...

Cabina dell'Elba construction by Aldo Rossi. This piece was manufactured in 1984 for Pitti Fashion Week show. It's equipped as changing room with wall mirror, stool, wall hang and ...

One-of-a-kind wall-mounted 3-dimensional sculpture "Musicians" in patinated pierced bronze and pewter with multicolor enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “Phi...

Pair of patinated bronze Native American figures after Kauba Austrian, Early 20th Century Brave figure: Height 31cm, width 16cm, depth 19cm Chieftain figure: Height 28cm, width 16cm, depth 14cm This pair of cold-painted and patinated bronze figures were made by Alfonzo Titze, cast from models by Carl Kauba (1865-1922), who was a removed Austrian artist particularly known for his patinated bronze depictions of the Wild West. The bronzes portray a pair of Native Americans, each one standing on a rough-hewn deep red marble base. The first figure portrays a Native American warrior, called a brave. Leaning forward his mouth is open as if he is shouting. A small feather headdress ornaments the figure's head. Vibrant red frills are decorating parts of the trousers and shirt, an animal fur boa, as well as a yellow, blue, and white scarf covering his body. The chieftain who is portrayed in the second figure is wearing traditional Native American clothing...

This is a striking bronze sculpture featuring a prominently masked figure much like a harlequin on a horse. the majestic horse stands proud with the rider sitting upright and ready t...

Only Hope Remains II' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Cathryn Shilling. The phrase 'to open Pandora's box' has become synonymous with human downfall, the point of no re...