Antique Figural Bronze Sculpture of a Boy Riding a Dolphin C1900

Antique Carved Amber Netsuke Buddha Figure C1900 Measures - 2.25"H x 1.5"W x 1.75"D A finely carved amber netsuke depicting a Buddha figure, dating to circa 1900. This piece showca...

Antique Bronze Bird Grouping Sculpture on Marble Base Signed A. J. C1900 Measures- 3.75"H x 4.25"W x 3.5"D

An antique German porcelain Meissen School figure depicts hand painted maiden in countryside setting, signed on base as photographed, circa 1900 Measures: 12" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D. ...

Antique Egyptian Revival Silver & Gilt Finished Sculpture of Camel & Rider on Onyx Base, C1900 Measures - 12.75"H x 13.25"W x 5.25"D

The bronze figurative group on a cylindrical marble base with the mythological god Amor encircled by a large dolphin, signed 'Poirier'. This bronze model is based on the design of an original ancient Roman marble fountain, which was discovered in the city of Pompeii. In 79 AD, the volcano Versuvius erupted, causing the neighboring cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum to become submerged under layers of molten lava and ash. Although the volcanic eruption caused devastation for the people of these ancient cities, the thick layers of ash and pumice preserved many ancient objects and architecture. One of these was the ancient marble fountain that provided the model for this bronze. The original marble was found in the remains of an aristocratic family's garden, where it had stood as an ornamental garden fountain that featured the dolphin's open mouth as a waterspout. The ancient fountain...

Bronze dolphin sculpture. Bronze dolphin in a baroque Venetian sea serpent style mounted on black marble base; a very sculptural bookend. Un...

Antique Bronze Sculpture Naked Boy

Beautiful bronze sculpture featuring two dolphins This is a, likely once the was centerpiece of a fountain. The dolphins are depicted in a dynamic pose, their forms gracefully intert...