Irish Figurative Sculptures

19th Century Grand Tour bronze figurine of Polyhymnia daughter of Zeus, after the antique, standing at full-length, resting against a pile of stacked stones. She wears a long dress, ...

Stylish hand carved Irish Bog oak lady’s or gentleman’s swagger or walking stick, mid to late nineteenth century.   The unusually long tapering grip fin...

Emma McDermott a Superb Large Patinated Bronze of Arkle and Pat Taafe. Mounted on a polished Granite Base. Incised marks to the bronze base E McD 2013 and 11/27 also inscription 'For Andrew Clowes who knew him'. Andrew Clowes was one of the Trustees of the Anne, Duchess of Westminster's Charities. on the 57th Anniversary of the birth of Arkle a large crowd gathered in Ashbourne, County Meath in Ireland to witness the unveiling of the life size bronze of Arkle and Pat Taafe. The bronze was sculpted by Emma McDermott, a renowned Irish sculptor and she also produced an edition of 27 quarter life size bronzes representing his 27 wins, of which this is number 11. Number one of this edition was presented to Queen Elizabeth 11...

An extremely rare Irish hand carved bog oak framed wall Palque, exquisitely carved in relief, of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The central reserve depicting carvings of an Irish Wolfhound, Celtic Cross, a Round Tower and an Irish Hearp all within a surround of carvings depicting Shamrocks, leaves and berries. The plaque is attached to a green baise background and framed with an ebonised wooden frame with silver slip. Condition: Good condition with no losses to carvings, nice surface patination, green baise and frame are later replacements. This piece was never glazed. Height: (entire including frame) 6” (15.25cm). Width: (entire including frame) 16.25" (41.25cm). Depth: 5" (12.75cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping Provenance: James Adam's Auctioneers Dublin Ireland. Country House Collections Sale held at Slane Castle Co Meath, Ireland. October 2010. Irish Bog Oak is a rare timber excavated from deep underground, usually as a by-product of turf cutting, or when bogland is drained for agricultural use. The wood has been preserved due to the unique conditions of the bog, and is is usually jet black in colour. Ireland, in the 19th century, had a thriving bog wood industry in Dublin, with representation also in other main cities and in the tourist towns such as Killarney. It was a highly desirable material with pieces ranging from emblematic jewellery, book ends and candlesticks to intricately carved suites of furniture. In the 19th century Neo-Celtic style reflected the growing fascination with Irelands ancient, cultural and artistic past. This was a decorative style based on Celtic motifs and designs characterized by the use of symbols such as the shamrock, Irish harp, round tower and wolfhound, with interlacing patterns incorporating Gaelic script from the Book of Kells. Cornelius Goggin...

19th Century Greek-style cast-iron statue of a seated winged figure, in the female form, holding a quiver of arrows. It has acquired a naturally aged patina over time.

This delicate cast-iron statue features a sweet cherub with a butterfly balanced on their arm. The form includes exquisitely detailed curly hair and a laurel leaf crown. The cloth dr...

An exceptionally well cast gilt bronze framed Portrait depicting Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington 1769-1852, of English origin. Last half of th...

An exceptional 19th century Parian figure group of The Infant Bacchus and Ino of a recumbent naked girl playing with an infant by Irish Sculpture John Henry Foley...

A very well carved Regency ships figurehead believed to off been originally from an Irish ship. The head has obviously been severed from the rest of th...

19th century neoclassical pair of patinated figural bronzes depicting Capitoline Venus and Apollo raised over light green Greek antique marble socle o...

Beautiful and very collectible, handmade in Ireland, estate Waterford Crystal (not to be confused with Waterford Marquis which is much cheaper) nine piece nativity set...

Pair of Bronze Art Noveau figures of Beethoven and Mozart.