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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Art Nouveau
German Bisque Porcelain Piano Baby Girl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bisque porcelain piano baby girl figurine with a sweet smile. She is seated with her legs and arms extended. She is wearing a delicate sleeveless long white chemise adorned with ruffles, light green ribbon and white enamel tiny buttons. Her hair is curly blonde, her eyes are blue and her cheeks are pink. The back of the chemise has the Made in Germany stamp and the Gebruder Heubach...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Staffordshire King Charles Spaniel on Leaf Base
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery figure which features a King Charles spaniel, stood on a leaf embellished base. Dull gilt embellishment.
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Bisque Porcelain Boy Figurine Lederhosen Octoberfest German, 1900
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Octoberfest Lederhosen boy figure handmade in Germany circa 1900s or older. A beautiful piece for any room. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of George Stephenson, of generous proportions. Mid Nineteenth Century. Engraved E W Wyon Sculptor and dated 1858 also engraved DELPECH RED.
Dressed in classical draperies and looking slightly to the left, ending on its original circular socle on spreading base.
Condition: Good original untouched condition, nice surface patination, very small scratch on his chest, see image.
Height: (an impressive, entire) 13" (33cm). Width: (at widest shoulders) 9.25” (23.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.75” (12cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping.
George Stephenson 1781– 1848) was a British Civil and Mechanical Engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorian people as a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement. His chosen rail gauge, sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", was the basis for the 4 feet 8+1⁄2 inches (1.435 m) standard gauge used by most of the world's railways.
Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. Built by George and his son Robert’s company Robert Stephenson...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Lovely pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire 'royal' figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire 'royal' figures having a lovely pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures of Albert & Victoria hand painted in wonderful pink, bl...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Robin Hood and Little John Spill Vase by Staffordshire, England 1860’s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
As opposed to the Mel Brooks parody of the Robin Hood story, it appears that Staffordshire in the mid 19th century depicted their men WITHOUT thights!
This charming antique Staffordshire spill vase...
Category
1860s British High Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian cast iron door stop in the form of Lord Nelson
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian cast iron door stop in the form of Lord Nelson, quality antique Victorian cast iron doorstop with Lord Nelson standing on a stepped base raised on ball feet.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Victorian Spelter Figurines
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique Victorian spelter figures of two women with musical instruments that look to me like lutes. They are in excellent condition & hav...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
ROYAL DOULTON - 'Pecksniff' - Vintage Dickens Figurine - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON - 'Pecksniff' - Vintage Dickens character ceramic figurine - hand painted - signed on the base (back stamp used between 1930 and 1993) - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Faun Woman Bronze Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Faun Woman Bronze Sculpture. It depicts a faun nude woman with goat legs who is lying back over a wreath made of vine branches and wit...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stunning Art Nouveau Style Bronze Piece / Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A truly stunning gilt bronze Art Nouveau style decorative piece / vase with Exterior hand carved design details. The piece / vase is in great condition . Minor wear consistent with a...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed, 61.5 cm
Description:
This exceptional 19th-century bronze sculpture, titled Jeanne d’Arc portant son étendard (Joan of Arc Carrying Her Standard), is a masterful work by the renowned French sculptor Adrien Étienne Gaudez (1845-1902). Standing at an impressive 61.5 cm (24.2 inches) in height, this piece captures the heroic essence of Joan of Arc, also known as "The Maid of Orléans," in a dynamic and emotive composition.
Gaudez depicts Joan of Arc in full armor, her right arm triumphantly raising a banner inscribed with intricate detailing, while her left hand gestures forward, symbolizing leadership and resolve. The flowing drapery of her skirt and the textured standard add a sense of movement, showcasing Gaudez’s meticulous attention to detail—a hallmark of his work often described as "photographic representationism." The sculpture is signed by the artist on the base, which also features a cartouche with the inscription "Jeanne d’Arc, 1894," adding historical context to this piece.
Crafted during the late 19th century, a period when Joan of Arc was celebrated as a symbol of French patriotism, this sculpture reflects Gaudez’s skill in blending classical themes with the emerging Art Nouveau style. Gaudez, a pupil of François Jouffroy at the École des Beaux-Arts, was a celebrated sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon and won numerous accolades, including gold medals at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and 1900. His works are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including museums in Valence, Louviers, and Clermont-Ferrand.
Condition:
The sculpture is in excellent condition for its age, with a rich, dark patina that enhances its intricate details. Minor wear consistent with age and use, including slight rubbing on the banner, which remains securely attached. The base is stable, with no significant damage or repairs noted.
Dimensions:
- Height: 61.5 cm (24.2 inches)
- Base Diameter: 15 cm (5.9 inches)
Provenance:
Acquired from a private French estate, this piece has been carefully preserved and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Shipping:
Global shipping available. The sculpture will be professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery. Please contact us for a shipping quote tailored to your location.
Why We Love It:
This bronze is a rare opportunity to own a signed work by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, capturing a pivotal historical figure through the lens of 19th-century French artistry. Perfect for collectors of fine sculpture, historical art, or those seeking a statement piece for a sophisticated interior.
Keywords: Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Joan of Arc sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Marble Sculpture "Femme Assis" by Carlo Pittaluga
Located in London, GB
A captivating late 19th Century Art Nouveau hand carved marble figure of a young beauty seated on a rock with a look of deep contemplation on her face with excellent surface detail, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Very Fine Terracotta Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine early 20th century terracotta bust of Alexandre Brongniart, after the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Demonstrating exacting proportions & finely sculpted features...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Faux Clock Scottish Couple
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1870s Staffordshire porcelain figurine in the shape of a man and woman in Scottish clothing seated above a faux clock.
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ernest-Justin Ferrand Female "Coup de Soleil" Zamac Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A bronze alloy Art Nouveau woman entitled "Coup de soleil" table lamp, Signed Ferrand (1846-1932). The sculpture features a thinly dressed nymph with a branching Art Nouveau-style fl...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback House
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback house of a hand painted thatched three storey cottage.
In perfect original condition
Height 18 cm
Width 13 cm
Depth 6.5 cm
Dated 1880
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1900s Bronze Figure on Marble Base, Metal Statue, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative metal statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a marble base. It is a nice and beautiful sculpture. Found at an estate ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Trophy, Elkington, circa 1894
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver important figural hunting statue, dipicting a huntsman holding a fox and his hounds at his ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art-Nouveau patinated bronze bust of "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), after the model by Agathon Léonard or Léonard Agathon van Weydeve...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
A large antique wooden carved statue of a fisher presenting his haul. Made in Italy, circa 1880. The hat brim is restored.
The tra...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Farmer Maid Statue on Marble Base, Vintage 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative maid sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This makes a nice addition to any room.
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Vienna Bronce Bear on a Crystal Rock
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vienna Bronce Bear on a Crystal Rock
Item e7254
A beautiful small bronze statue of a wandering bear mounted on a crystal rock. A magnificent, realistic example of the famous ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique Female Figure, French, Plaster Statuette, Ornament, Victorian, Classical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique female figure. A French, plaster statuette, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Sensual female study with an appealing bronzed finish
Displays a des...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large Goldscheider Patinated Terracotta Sculpture of a Woman Carrying Water
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Art Nouveau signed Goldsheider sculpture is done in patinated terracotta and dates to approximately 1900-1920. The statue is done in a Neoclassical style depicting a woman carrying water...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Harlequin Clown Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Austria 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous antique metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a lock. Made in Austria, circa 1880s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or c...
Category
1880s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Nude Fairy on Marble Base, Franz Rosse, German (1858-1900)
By Franz Rosse
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely bronze is the epitome of art nouveau movement. The stylized nature themes, flowers, movement, and a young girl who has butterfly wings and is holding a bird in her hand....
Category
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure in Military Dress
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a hand painted gentleman in period military dress with his sword to his side
In lovely original condition
Height 22 cm
Width 7 cm...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Nouveau Lady" by Georges Van Der Straeten
Located in London, GB
A delightful Art Nouveau Bronze figure of a young beauty scantily dressed with only a shawl draped across her body in a striking pose. The surface of the bronze with rich golden/brow...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture By Henri Godet (1863 - 1937), Paris, 1910s
By Henri Godet
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze sculpture on a marble base by the french sculptor Henri Godet (born in Paris March, 5th 1863 - Vincennes 1937).
Depiction of a young shoe shiner boy, "Cireur de chaussures".
He wears tattered clothes with holes and is barefoot as a poor boy used to look on the streets of the former Paris.
Under his left arm he carries several shoe cleaner...
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Terracotta Portuguese Figures
Located in London, GB
19th century Terracotta Portuguese figures
We share what we love, and we love this pair of hand-crafted 19th Century terracotta Portuguese ...
Category
1850s Portuguese Early Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Figure Putto Riding on a Cock by Doblinger, 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Item
Modelled by Ferdinand Doblinger (1872-1935), circa 1910.
Manufactured by 'Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Worcester Pair Porcelain Down & Out Chinaman Menu Holder Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and delightful pair Royal Worcester porcelain Chinaman figures made as part of a Down & Out series of figures produced as menu holders in 1874. The figures stand on a shaped...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Staffordshire Porcelain Group
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Staffordshire porcelain group of seated lady and man with orange bagpipe
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
Located in Dallas, TX
AGATHON LÉONARD (FRENCH, 1841-1923) Danseuse au Cothurne
Signed 'A Léonard' (on reverse) with Susse Frères foundry cachet, further stamped 'M'
Gilt Bronze, light brown patina
21 i...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th Century bronze vase decorated with a dragon appearing from a lake, its body in the of the vase handle and a putto pearing round the corner with excellent colour...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Mermen Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A highly decorAtive pair of late 19th Century bronze candlesticks with two mermen knelt on bronze tripods ornately decorated holding up the candle holders with excellent hand chased ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality lead figure of a satyr musician sat upon a rock playing a flute type instrument. In beautiful weathered condition.
Measures: 55 x 23 x 22.5cm
Da...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage majestic bronze animal sculpture & clock date from early 1900’s. The sculpture was created & signed by the artist, MERCULIANO. The stunning patinated dark green bronze s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Ceramic Sculpture of Lady Liberty with Early 20th Century Flower Holder
Located in Milano, MI
French ceramic figurine of a lady carrying flowers, made in the early 20th century.
The figurine is in good condition, has some chipping due to ageing, detailed photos of which ha...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Doulton Lambeth Dutch Woman Figure by Leslie Harradine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce large Doulton Lambeth early Art Deco figure of a Dutch Woman designed by renowned designer and modeler Leslie A Harradine and dating from around 1914. The figure modeled in ...
Category
1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze nude Sculpture by Tito Obici 1800
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze statue by Tito Obici, late 1800s
Ø 12 cm h 29 cm
Excellent conditions.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Casted Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A great Victorian casted iron candle stick, Germany circa 1860. It is depicting a mother bear holding one cub in her left paw and anoth...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This heavy centerpiece bowl dates to the late 19th century and is composed of cast iron with a gilt finish. The bowl has a shallow basin made up of a series of detailed open poppy blossoms and features a sleeping maiden curled up at one side. The bowl rests on an ornate dimensional foliate base.
A lovely example of Art Nouveau metal ware...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Italian Bronze Wall Plaque of the Expulsion of Adam & Eve
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate and beautifully patinated bronze relief plaque depicting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden by the archangel Jophiel. Its s...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Altar of Shiva
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Hindu altar in bronze, probably late 19th century, of Shiva, the God of Destruction (he destroys evil, ignorance & death) in the foreground seated on a pea...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (1873-1941). Art Nouveau, early 20th Century
By Ruth Milles
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (Sweden, 1873-1941). A young girl with a bouquet of flowers. Art Nouveau, early 20th Century.
Ruth Milles is the sister of the world famous ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Terracotta Sculptures in the Modigliani Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of terracotta sculptures in the Modigliani style, 20th century.
A pair of terracotta sculptures of a woman's face in the style of Modigliani, 20th century.
H: 58cm, W: 14cm, D...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Nouveau Large "Putto" Cherub Figure Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large "Putto" figure handmade in the 1930s at Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark. The figure is made from earthenware and is covered in a beautiful fat grey craquelé glazing. Stamped with the manufacturers logo (3 fishes) underneath.
Michael Andersen & Sons was a famous danish ceramics workshop established in 1890 at the small island of Bornholm, Denmark. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules, with name on base. This significantly sized figure depicts Hercules with his club casually standing against a classic Staffordshire bocage...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gilt And Patinated Bronze Bust By Henri Godet “Femme Tulipe”
By Henri Godet
Located in Norwood, NJ
A fine unusual Art Nouveau two tone gilt and patinated bronze bust of a young lady rising from the center of a tulip flower with fine detail, raised on a breche griotte circular marb...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble
20th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming early 20th-century French sculpture combines the elegance of gilt bronze and the lifelike detail of ivory to create a captivating piece. Depicting a young child in peri...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
'The Temptation' by Eugene-Victor Cherrier
By Eugène-Victor Cherrier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'The Temptation' by Eugene-Victor Cherrier.
A fine patinated bronze ewer modeled in high relief depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Sig...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Ver...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Almaric Walter Pâtes de Verre Art Glass Figure of Pan Playing his Pipes
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and fine French pâtes de verre cast glass figure of Pan by Victor Amalric Walter and believed to have been made in Nancy circa 1920. This charming...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Leda Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Signed by the Artist 1900s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular bronze relief that represents the Greek motif of Leda and the swan, according to which Zeus descended from Olympus in the form of a swan towards Leda, while this queen wa...
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Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Great Dane Figure, English, Bronze, Decorative, Dog Statue, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Great Dane figure. An English, bronze decorative dog statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing weight to th...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures
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