François Truphème (1820 -1880) - 'Moses and Jochebed'

'La Tuffolina' - an important white marble group of a diving girl on a naturalistic base, by Odoarda Tabacchi Italian, circa 1880. Signed 'O.Tabacchi/Torino'. This Fine marble group depicts a graceful young girl wearing a knitted bathing dress, her hair held in a chignon with her arms raised above her head in a diving position, standing on the edge of a natural POOL, with the waves lapping behind her. This charming and dynamic figure, full of natural grace proved to be one of Tabacchi's most popular sculptures and was edited in a number of sizes in both bronze and marble. First exhibited in marble at the Esposizione d'arte di Napoli del 1877, it was reportedly purchased by King Vittorio Emanuele II and illustrated in L'Illustrazione Italiana, No 23, June 10, 1877, in an engraving based on a sketch by Michetti. It was subsequently exhibited with great acclaim at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle and examples were also produced in ceramic, including Parian ware examples by the English firm of Robinson & Leadbenton. A comparative marble version is in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples. Odoardo Tabacchi...

‘Les Grands Faunes’, a large and very finely cast pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural candelabra on green granite marble bases, after a model by François Rémond...

A Louis XV style marble and gilt-bronze mounted table Ambulante attributed to François Linke. French, circa 1880. A Louis XV style marble and gilt-bronze mounted table Ambulant...

A gilt-bronze mounted parquetry envelope card table by François Linke. Signed to the gilt-bronze 'Linke'. This fine card table has a swivel top, with four 'envelope' panels, ...

Made in plaster, circa 1880, this interesting French sculpture depicts Francois Rene de Chateaubriand sitting with his legs crossed in an armchair. A rolled scroll is in his right hand, which rests on his thigh and books and scrolls are strewn beneath the chair. Chateaubriand’s long overcoat is unbuttoned and gathered, showing an elegant frock and bowtie ensemble beneath. Beneath the chair is a shaped plinth with cavetto molding on all sides and “Chateaubriand” incised along the front. Francois Rene de Chateaubriand was born in Saint-Malo, France in 1768, the youngest of 10 children. A noted politician, historian, and author, Chateaubriand had a profound effect on literature, being the first major figure of Romanticism. Chateaubriand was also the original man of letters, a group of French authors that also had burgeoning political careers. A fellow man of letter, Victor Hugo was so inspired by Chateaubriand that he is known for having said “To be Chateaubriand or nothing”. This French plaster sculpture...

This alabaster work recreates one of the most famous statues of Renaissance Italy, Michelangelo's Moses. The bearded prophet is seated with his head...

The best bronze bust of Moses. Modeled after Michelangelo's Moses. In credible patina.

Bing & Grøndahl, large and impressive biscuit sculpture depicting Moses with the stone tablets. After Bertel Thorvaldsen. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with mini...