Onyx Figurative Sculptures

This is an early 20th century equestrian horse sculpture in bronze. This horse sculpture has a dark ebony bronze finish to the surface and stands on ...

Early 20th century bronze sculpture of two elephants with a patinated bronzed finish. The base signed Ant.Amorgasti, 1924. Antonio Amorgasti,(18...

Early 20th Century French glided bronze dog sculpture on marble base setting at edge

Early 20th century bronze sculptures from Mexico City Natural bronze color on black marble base dimensions: 5" height x 3.75...

Beautiful lost wax cast bronze sculpture on a white marble base. It is signed by V. Cinque (1852-1929), part of the Neapolitan school of the early 1900s. It depicts the classic Ne...

This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th century. This beautiful piece is a 20th Century recast of a sculpture created by the famous Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus. Made by the classical lost wax, or 'cire perdue', method, the stautue stands on a black marble base. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 50 x Width 22 x Depth 16 & Weight 6 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 13.2 lbs Lost Wax Method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Demetre H. Chiparus was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade. He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased. Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in particular influenced by Diaghiley’s Ballets Russes and Leon Bakst’s stage designs. A few of his famous sculptures were Starfish Dancer...

Bronze jug is an original objectrealized by anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. A jug realized in ancient manner, in shape of a female head, with...

Very lovely bronze nude dancer with great movement. While not signed this clearly is the work of Bruno Zach, one of the great Art Deco artists of th...

Bruno Zach (Austrian/German, active 1918-1930). An erotic-themed cast bronze featuring an erotic pose,. Austrian, circa 1930. With all original patina. An erotically charged Art Deco bronze figure of a seductively young lady in a sexual pose with gartered stockings. The surface of the bronze with excellent deep dark color and very fine hand finished detail, raised on a marble base and signed B Zach. Bruno Zach (German, 1891–1935) - Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze...

A fine French early 20th century Art Deco white marble figure of a kneeling nude beauty, attributed to Affortunato Gory (Gori) (Italian, 1895-1925). The kneeling nude figure of a you...

Claire Colinet signed Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture on marble plinth Claire Colinet was a Belgian-born sculptor, who worked primarily in the early 20th century. She is often re...

Early 20th century Art Déco french patinated bronze sculpture of an angel fish By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork Dimensions: ...