Modern Draped Figurative Sculpture by Muriel Castanis

English, 19th century. Composite bath stone garden sculpture of a standing young Hercules with lion head cape. Unmarked. Approx. h. 55", w. 16", d. 14".

Mid-19th century over life-size carved marble statue of Michelangelo's "Bacchus". Grand Tour copy through the "Point To Point" method directly from the original keeping its masterful proportions and Fine details in an exact size to Michelangelo's work. We have never seen a 19th century copy of this Renaissance Masterpiece of this size and are quite fortunate to be responsible for its stewardship until purchase by a discerning collector The original "Bacchus" is a marble sculpture by the master, Michelangelo, created circa 1496 when the artist was 21. This statue was originally commissioned by Cardinal Raffaele Riario. However, it was rejected by him and eventually found its way to Jacopo Galli, Cardinal Riario’s banker and a friend of the sculptor, who purchased it in 1506. Some 66 years later it was bought for the Medici and transferred to the royal house in Florence, Italy. Currently it can be viewed at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. It is one of just two sculptures surviving Michelangelo’s initial period in Rome, with the other being Pieta. The artwork: This somewhat oversized...

An eye-catching figurative sculpture of a kissing couple in the style of Henry Moore. This piece is made from hand-cast and hand-finished Durastone, which is a special formulation ...

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