Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet

This Mid-Century Modernist geometric abstract wall sculpture by Emile Gilioli is a rare and striking creation, crafted in gilt bronze and mounted on a sleek black acrylic base. Signe...

This stunning pair of obelisk sculptures were realized by Jaru in the United States, circa 1970. They feature obelisk forms with tapered bodies that come together at the top forming ...

French gilt metal sculpture on Neoclassical pedestal by Ernest Rancoulet French, early 20th century Measures: Height 165cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm This fine sculpture group is b...

An Ormolu bust of a 16th century Prince, by Rancoulet French, Late 19th Century Height 72cm, width 42cm, depth 22cm Made by the skilled and renowned French artist and sculptor Ernest Rancoulet, (French, 1870-1915), this excellent gilt-bronze bust was made in the late nineteenth century, in fine neoclassical style. Rancoulet was best known for mythological scenes and figures, and depictions of athletes. He was also known for depictions of members of high society, often aristocratic women, exhibiting for a number of years at the Paris Salon, producing many exceptional likenesses, busts, and figurines, such as this. In this work, the sitter, envisioned as a 16th century Prince or nobleman of sorts, towards out and towards the left. He wears a plumed hat and a high collared cape, with a typical period frilled ruff. His tunic is elaborately decorated with jewellery. A portrait full of character and vitality, this work is an excellent representation of Rancoulet's work, and of French Neoclassical sculpture...