Early 20th Century, Gilt Spelter Sculpture Soccer Player

A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina. Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm Free...

An antique sculpture (zink alloy) of a guard dog - a Staffordshire Terrier or Bandog type - guarding the property of its owner behind a wooden fe...

A beautiful animal sculpture, with a representation of two tigers, made of pipe earth / terracotta. Nicely patinated with multi-colored palette. The statue is marked but not signed. ...

A lovely bronze animal sculpture. This charming bronze sculpture depicts a characterful terrier, most likely a Scottish Terrier, captured in an alert and proud stance. Crafted in the...

Place this tall patinated sculpture on a console or a buffet! Crafted in Belgium in 1932, the metal statue depicts a young boy eating his bowl of soup with dog watching with envy. The figurine has numerous marking to prove authentication. It is signed on the base by the artist "Rousseau". The sculpted figurine is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated finish. Small dent on the dog's back (see last picture). Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) was a Belgian sculptor and medalist. Rousseau was of Walloon heritage and descended from a line of stonemasons. He began carving stone at age 11, working at the site of the Law Courts of Brussels, designed by architect Joseph Poelaert. He later apprenticed under sculptor Georges Houtstont, and took classes at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. A winning competition entry for the Prix Godecharle in 1890 gave Rousseau the chance to travel in England, Italy, and two full years in France, after which he returned to the atelier of Belgian sculptor and teacher Charles van der Stappen...

A French figurative sculpture of a greyhound or whippet in a poised, alert stance, cast in spelter with a dark patina finish and mounted on a multi-tone marble plinth. This piece dat...

This refined early 20th-century French animalier sculpture depicts a proud and alert stag in mid-stride, cast in patinated spelter and raised on a polished black marble base. Signed ...

Very decorative