Early to Mid-1900s Plaster Putti Wine Sculpture/Container from France

This terracotta was signed by its maker, Fernand Guignier (1902-1972) in the early to mid-20th century. The subject is a tender interpretation of two putti trying to offer a bird some water. There is a wooden keg...

Cast during the early 1900s in France, this captivating bronze statue boasts a rich patina with a mesmerizing blend of turquoise, gold, and gray patina, giving it a unique and timele...

Produced in France during the early to mid-1900’s, this painted cast iron and marble bistro table can comfortably sit two people. A one-inch-thick round top, which is light gray with...

Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. A previous owner (recently) had an iron and limestone stand created for displaying purposes. The cream-colored limestone has been cut into three pieces and is inset into the six-legged iron frame. Block print on the plaster can be seen just above the edge of the stand. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

This pair of forged iron candleholders was produced in France in the early 1900’s. The two holders have slightly different dimensions, indicating that they were crafted by hand. E...

A painted plaster sculpture from 1900s France. This sculpture depicts a lion climbing up to a cliff's edge, with legs stretched back releasing a ferocious roar. The gold paint that coats the plaster cast sculpture has chipped here and there, adding maturity to the image of the jungle king...

A black plaster sculpture produced in France, circa early 1900s. A proto-modern plaster sculpture mounted on the wall, looking down and away, like Donatello’s David...

Step into the timeless elegance of our 1900s French Plaster Bust, a masterful depiction of masculinity and intellect. This remarkable piece captures the essence of a distinguished ge...

A hand carved antique draped stone sculpture with a beautiful patina. Unmarked. Sourced in France, early 1900s.

Bronze sculpture on black marble base depicting a young boy holding some pots. Engraved signature of the artist. Manufactured in Italy, early 20th century.

1960s era large brass gourd, decorative object, which opens to a segmented lower half. Would make a strong statement in a dining table centerpiece.