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Place of Origin: French
Sculpture of a Male Torso in the Hellenistic Style, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, 21st century.
Sculpture of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, 3rd century BC, Contemporary work, 21st century.
H: 92cm, W: 8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hellenistic French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Louis Auguste Moreau Set of Two Boys Spelter Sculptures 19th Century
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing exquisite 19th-century sculptures by Louis Auguste Moreau on 1stdibs. “Sortie d’école” depicts a joyful boy with a spinning top, clad in a charming outfit, standing on a ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "236/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS ...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
c1900 Continental Large Bacchanalian Child Figurine Sculpture - Glaze Terracotta
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 Continental Louis XV style Large White Tin Glaze Terracotta Sculpture/ Statue Bacchanalian Child. Absolutely stunning and highly detailed. This piece commands attention.
Category
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique French 17th Century Carved Walnut Saint Peter Santos Figure Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique 17th Century French carved walnut statue of Saint Peter, circa 1680.
The statue is finely carved from walnut and depicts Saint Peter holding a bible in his ha...
Category
1680s Baroque Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Iconic Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Athlete with Spear" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic large Art Deco bronze sculpture of a strong athletic man in a powerful pose holding a long spear in his hand as he climbs a l...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a b...
Category
Mid-19th Century Empire Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,566 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Important Art Deco Silver & Gilt Bronze Goddess G. Lavaroff
By Georges Lavroff
Located in New York City, NY
An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991)
It's quite uncommon to find this very large size and notably featuring the silver and parcel gilt finish.
The artwork features a majestic female nude, adorned with a stylized cloak in alternating stripes of gold and silver, which showcases a pyramid shape. The Egyptian goddess is depicted as an undraped figure with arms outstretched above her head, holding a crescent moon. She wears a north star headdress that adds to her regal appearance. The cloak is embellished with stars and a comet, and the female figure rests on a bed of stylized clouds. The sculpture is presented on its original black and gold marble base.
All of these attributes add to the uniqueness and value of the artwork, making it even more remarkable and sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
Water bottle shown for scale.
Documentation :
Les bronzes Art Deco de Georges Lavaroff, sculpteur Russe a Paris 1930
Kastelyn et Mazzucotelli.
Georges Lavaroff was born in Sibera in 1895. He studied medicine and painting. After the revolution of 1917 he moved to Moscow and became a member of the Russian artists association where he began to exhibit his work and take part in shows as a member of the Association of artists of Revolutionary Russia.
He then worked in France from 1927 until 1935. This period was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
SCOLISSE Art Deco Young Girl & Antelope Sculpture, 1920
By Scolisse
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Scolisse, France, ca.1920. Young Girl & Antelope. Spelter, bakelite and marble. Width : 25.6"(65cm), Height : 16.9"(43cm), Depth : 6.8"(17.2cm). Weight :...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These fine and large French candelabra date from the Empire period of the 19th century and beautifully contrast the different finishes of gilt ...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, of a Girl with a headdress and gentle gaze.
Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias.
The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
Category
Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Gilded Stucco, Biscuit and Cherry Marble, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilded stucco, biscuit and cherry marble, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Sculpture in gilded stucco representing an elegant woman, biscuit and cherry marble from th...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bronze Sculpture of Japanese Samurai Warrior
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Japanese Samurai Warrior
This stunning cast bronze sculpture of a Samurai warrior, crafted in the 1980s. carefully designed, this piece captures the essence of the legendary Samurai...
Category
1980s Anglo-Japanese Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Musician Sculpture
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze figure of a musician. He is playing a string instrument.
Category
19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns from the 1960's. Dozens of hand wired and beaded ferns in a variety of greens and blues. On strand is a pale pink. Easy to form into different arr...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated bronze and ivory on marble base.
Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus Master of Art Deco" p. 74.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room.
The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Set of Three Crystal Angels Playing Instruments by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of three crystal angels playing various instruments (harp, cello, horn) by Baccarat, circa 1970s. The sculptures are in very good condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Cubist Dancers Pierrot and Colombine Thomas Cartier
By Thomas Francois-Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tango, Art Deco bronze sculpture cubist dancers Pierrot and Colombine by Thomas Cartier, France 1930.
The bronze has a silver patina and stands on a Portor marble base.
Literature...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900's Neo Classical Bronze Floor Lamp w Mercury and Nude Girls Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare 18th Century Life Size Carved Wood Statue of St. Joseph
Located in Birmingham, AL
Magnificent wood statue of St. Joseph, hand-carved of solid oak with intricate draped cloths and a beautiful, lifelike facial expression. A rare and exquisite work of 18th century re...
Category
1760s Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$15,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Figural Lamp by P.Sega , France, c1930
By Pierre Sega
Located in Devon, England
An impressive 34 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp is P. Sega , France and features a young lady holding aloft a foliage. Kneeling on an onyx base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
1932 René Lalique Statue Crucifix Christ Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Statue "Crucifix - Christ" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1923.
Original wooden base.
Stamped signature.
Perfect condition. Very rare model.
Height: 25,5 cm
L...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in North Miami, FL
Belle Époque french bronze sculpture of a boy with overall and a hat by Louis Kley
By: Louis Kley
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork
Dimen...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Woman Torso in white painted clay, France 1960's, Nude
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Forest, BE
Torso of a nude women in white painted clay. It's a brutal textured with pattern and traces when it was made. White painted on top of the clay.
The pedestal is also available on another advertisement.
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L'étude et la représentation artistique du corps humain a été constante dans toute l'histoire de l'art, depuis la préhistoire (le Vénus de Willendorf) jusqu'à nos jours.
Une des cultures où la représentation artistique du nu a le plus proliféré a été dans la Grèce Antique...
Category
Early 20th Century Brutalist French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Gatsby Car Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Gatsby car all in casted aluminium in polished finish
with solid polished brass details. Exceptional piece in limited
edition, available on order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$14,296
Capo di Feltre for Daum Theoreme Signed Contemporary Figurative Male Torso Glass
By Capo di Feltre
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek contemporary figurative aqua color glass sculpture titled “Theoreme” designed by Capo Di Feltre for the studio of Daum France. Etched signature from Daum and Capo Di Feltre. ...
Category
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of "Salome" by Charles Octave Levy
By Charles Levy
Located in New York, NY
A large patinated bronze sculpture "Salome" by Charles Octave Levy . Modeled in the orientalist style holding a sword in her hands, standing on a shaped plinth. Beautifully cast and ...
Category
1870s Belle Époque Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Louis XVI Wooden Seasonal Putti
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (18th Cent) stripped wood life-size putti depicting the four seasons sitting on socle bases. (after the marble models by Camillo Rusconi)
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$160,000 / set
French Painted Wood 19th Century Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted wood 19th Century mannequin. Lovely hand painted details and eyes. Very rare display item.
Category
19th Century French Provincial Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Andirons in Patinated Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of patinated bronze firedog andirons in Renaissance style. They are decorated with alternating vases of flowers topped by winged cupids...
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Amazing, Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Wood Nymph' Statuette, France, 1960
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'wood Nymph' Statuette. France 1960.
Creating a perfect moment for your space is an easy accomplishment with this fi...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$653 Sale Price
32% Off
Charles Massé, Gilt bronze Sculpture, Naked lady
Located in Encino, CA
Charles Massé (1855-1913)
Gilt bronze sculpture depicting a naked lady, on a brown marble pedestal
Art Nouveau period.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer
By Marie Louise Simard
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco bronze figure of nude female dancer on a square black marble base (attr: Marie-Louise Simard)
Category
20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880
By Émile Guillemin, Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
"Cavalier Arabe”, which is a collaboration by two French sculptors Alfred Barye and Emile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin. Signed by E Guillemin and Bary f...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
20th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming early 20th-century French sculpture combines the elegance of gilt bronze and the lifelike detail of ivory to create a captivating piece. Depicting a young child in peri...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Norwood, NJ
Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standin...
Category
Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
$9,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Signed Art Nouveau Patinated Spelter Lighted Sculpture of Loie Fuller or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial well executed lighted sculpture is signed by an unknown artist, and copyrighted by Napoleon Alliot of France and dates to ap...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli
By Amadeo Gennarelli
Located in New York City, NY
This impressive model of the nude holding a dove towering 34" high is the largest and rarest size made.
A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by Amadeo Gennarelli; signed Gennarelli in the stone base.
The figure called "Le messager", the messenger is the original name created by the artist. In addition to the artist's signature, this sculpture bears the original label inscribed with this title and date 5...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Nickel
Henri Molins-Balleste French Art Deco Walkyrie Sculpture 1920
By Enrique Molins-Balleste
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Walkyrie sculpture by Henri MOLINS-BALLESTE, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and onyx. Width : 21.3"(54cm), Height : 14"(35.7cm), Depth: 5.1"(13cm). Engraved "Balles...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Ivan Avoscan, Bronze Sculpture, Concrete Composition
By Ivan Avoscan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ivan Avoscan, French sculptor (1928-2012)
Bronze sculpture, concrete composition. Made of reddish brown patinated bronze.
Signed Avoscan.
France, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Madame Pompadour Sphinx
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Madame Pompadour or DuBarry Sphinx, France, circa late 19th Century - Early 20th Century. This could be a depiction of either Madame Pompadour or Madame DuBarry, who were both m...
Category
Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"
By Jean Louis Grégoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Jean Louis Grégoire (France, 1840-1890) A Charming French 19th-20th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of "The Animal Charmer", depicting a sta...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$4,685 Sale Price
27% Off
Paul Dubois, The Florentine Singer Of The 15th Century, Signed Bronze, 19th Cent
By Paul Dubois
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large double patina bronze representing the Florentine Singer of the 15th century, signed P Dubois Fr
The young and elegant boy, standing, plays and sings, leaning against a column:...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Clay Female Portrait Bust Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Emotive FRENCH Neoclassical Bust. Intentional unfinished appearance; unglazed rough texture, emphasizes the beauty and imperfection of natural forms.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Georges BASTARD Art Deco Rower Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco rower porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.5"(9cm), ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent 19th century bronze of Ulysses stringing his bow on square base. After Jacques Bousseau (1681-1740).
Circa 1830
French
Dimensions:
H: 35 in / 89 cm
W: 11 i...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated and cold painted bronze and ivory on onyx and marble base.
Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Mas...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
White Marble Sculpture Statue of Two Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
Date: 19th Century
Origin: Italian
Dimension: 18 in x 12 in x 9 1/4 in.
Category
19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$4,500 / item
Thierry Mugler Angel Etoile Collection Factice with Box
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Thierry Mugler 2.6 fluid ounce “Etoile Collection” Eau de Parfum factice-dummy in mint condition. This piece comes in the factory box with molded stand. The piece has color...
Category
1990s Post-Modern French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Petite Bronze Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Adrien-Étienne GAUDEZ (1845-1902). A classical 19th century statue in patinated bronze of a seated young woman, dressed in flowing robes, her attention caught by a fluttering bird pe...
Category
19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Ceramic Sculpture of Lady Liberty with Early 20th Century Flower Holder
Located in Milano, MI
French ceramic figurine of a lady carrying flowers, made in the early 20th century.
The figurine is in good condition, has some chipping due to ageing, detailed photos of which ha...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Carved Stone Column Base Pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Column Base pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA . Nicely hand carved 17th century Renaissance stone column base appli...
Category
17th Century Renaissance Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Tree Light Brown Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Claude Gaget La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Claude gaget
Realised in La Borne
Large tree stoneware ceramic sculpture realised by frenhc artist Claude Gaget
Elegant light brown and orange fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Male Mannequin Head, Hat Stand, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A natural or slightly oversized male mannequin head in painted pottery/plaster. Distinct Art Deco styling with exaggerated features. Made in France...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Plaster
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Midcentury French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Gnomes Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful set of vintage Majolica garden gnome’s sculptures were sculpted in France, circa 1960. The ceramic figures are expressive and unique. One holds a water can and smokes a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Finely Cast French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Playtime” by Marcel Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MARCEL-ANDRÉ BOURAINE
French, active 1918-1935
"Playtime"
Lost-wax cast and verde patinated bronze signed in cast "M. BOURAINE", the base edge "Susse Frs. Edts Paris", "cire purdu...
Category
20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
F. Barbedienne 'The Solider of Marathon' Bronze After J. P. Cortot
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean Pierre Cortot
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent large late 19th century antique bronze of ‘Le Soldat De Marathon Annoncant La Victoire’, also known as ‘The Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory’, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne after a model by French sculptor, Jean-Pierre Cortot (1787-1843).
The Barbedienne foundry produced this model in four editions. This bronze is an example of the second largest. Inscribed ‘Cortot 1834’, it is signed ‘F. Barbedienne Fondeur’ and impressed with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foundry reading: ‘Reduction Mecanique, A. Collas Brevete’.
With its attractive patina and impressive scale, this bronze is a beautiful sculpture for any interior seeking artworks that are particularly exceptional.
The Soldier of Marathon
Inspiration for this bronze is rooted in ancient Greek mythology. It tells the story of the solider Pheidippides who, following the Greek victory at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, ran 40km from Marathon to Athens to deliver the triumphant news before collapsing from exhaustion. The story inspires the modern-day marathon run...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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