Large Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Maiden, "La Nuit", French, E. Dagonet, ca. 1890

Offering here an antique bronze figure of a nude maiden, signed Berndorf. Berndorf was a German foundry started in the mid-19th century. The figure is richly patinated in a warm brow...

We always are on the lookout for these great adult toys in bronze. This is indeed one of the best. This beautiful woman in a graceful pose has the added bonu...

This sexy young nude maiden displays two mediums used to create a sculpture, cast bronze and hand carved alabaster. The white alabaster brings the statue to life, and is a nice addition to any statue of a female. The beautiful nude has flowing hair and the body reveals just enough to create a sexy pose. Mounted on a sienna marble base is always a plus, and not often used for sculpture. Artist signed "Vale", and also bearing the foundry signature and seal of Henry Schumacher...

A very high quality art nouveau French gilt bronze ring box. All the glass is beveled and the inside is tufted silk. A striking and rare little item. A perfect gift for the engageme...

For the art nouveau lover, this is certainly worth one to ponder, for all others, here is fine example art nouveau. The two color patina makes this very desirable. Her beautiful gold...

This beautiful young woman is a fine example of the creations of the noted French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau wo...

Charles Raphaël Peyre (French 1874-1949) A French Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Maiden Cast by Louchet, circa 1900 Modeled in a standing pose with her hands clasped closed...

DETAILS Signed and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts...

Incredible A.Falguiere large france bronze "Diana" with perfect patina circa 1890 Art Nouveau.

Janotte, an Art Nouveau, patinated bronze bust of a young lady with head scarf. Dark brown patination. Set on an integral plinth. Signed Villanis under shoulder. Signed Villanis u...

Signed under the left shoulder: ”CerNelille”.

A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze vide poche by Max Blondat. Titled "An Embrace". The vide poche features the heads and torsos of a man and a woman, sweeping up from the sides of the dish. Each of the lovers has an arm around the other. Circa 1900. Pictured in: Dynamic Beauty: Sculpture of Art Nouveau Paris, by Macklowe Gallery, The Studley Press, 2011, p. 57. Signed, "MAX-BLONDAT" Founder mark "Siot...