Pair Of Antique Virtue Figures, French, Bronze, Statue, Art Nouveau, Victorian

This is a pair of antique winged cat statues. An Italian, bronze on oak decorative figure in the Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking cat ornaments...

This is an antique portrait bust. A French, decorative bronze female statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking portrait bust with superb tonality and charact...

This is a dashing, collectible antique pair of Marly horses. A French, bronze equine statue in the manner of Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Excellent representations of the famous Marly horses, on display in the Louvre Each displaying a desirable aged patina, pleasingly natural finish Appreciably heavy bronze in very good original condition Weighing 7.74kg and 7.70kg respectively (approximately 17lb each) Two horses rear up as their grooms struggle to contain their inherent power The majesty of each horse resplendent with their sense of dynamism Defined, muscular haunches beneath detailed horse tack Further embellished with flowing manes and swishing tails Each groom with a look of surprise and fear at the ensuing situation Representative miniature leather reigns unite them with the animal The originals commissioned by King Louis XV, for the gardens of the Chateau de Marly Standing upon a detailed base and bearing the signature of the original sculptural artist Coustou This is a striking and eternally collectible antique pair of Marly horses. Considered a masterpiece of French sculpture, the large marble originals skilfully represented here in quality, heavy bronze. With the originals displayed in the Musee de Louvre...

This is a pair of vintage putti figures. A French, sculpted bronze over marble decorative cupid ornament after Auguste Moreau, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming ch...

This is an antique portrait bust. A French, plaster decorative female figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fin de siècle Parisian young woman in the Art Nouv...

This is an antique decorative statue. A French, plaster example of Art Nouveau dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Displaying wonderful character and of good proportion ...

Pair of Art Nouveau life size carved wood figures of dancing women with original paint colors (signed G. VAN DER MERSCH on base)

Well detailed large period French Art Nouveau silvered bronze tray, bowl or sculpture with a nude maiden, signed Very, circa 1900 (can be hun...

This young minstrel troubadour and his flirtatious companion figure with her fluttering fan add diminuative and romantic "scene galante" to any room. Each is ...

Pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire figures of two gentlemen in period uniform riding black and white coloured horses on oval bases...

Finely detailed antique bronze of three Chinese figures with a wonderful patina. A beautiful and bold conversation piece for any home. Measures: 7 3/4" H x 5" W x 2 3/4" D Delightfu...

A pair of vintage solid stone court attendants. Of tall slender form, wearing long flowing robes flaring at the bottom with hands within wide, decorative cuffs. The realistically mod...