Studio Plaster by Théodore Rivière – Dr. Salmon.

This studio plaster represents the head of an Antique-style male figure, possibly a satyr. It is a preparatory work by Charles Filleul, likely created in anticipation of a larger scu...

Studio Plaster Sculpture by Charles Filleul – Woman in Antique Style, Signed 1906 This sculpture is signed "Charles Filleul 1906" and features a patinated finish. There are some da...

This is a plaster statue from the workshop of Charles-Alexandre Filleul (1856–1907), depicting Christ with a raised arm. The piece is signed and dedicated by Filleul. It features a b...

This studio plaster from the 20th century was created by Charles Filleul. It is most likely a preparatory work for a commissioned public statue, as visible traces of hand modeling re...

Headless Plaster Statue of a Saint or Bishop. France, circa early 19th century.

‘Carthage’ – A Fine Patinated Bronze Group of Salammbô at Mathô's, By Theodore Riviere, Signed ‘THEODORE-RIVIERE’ and titled "Carthage". The s...

Made in plaster, circa 1880, this interesting French sculpture depicts Francois Rene de Chateaubriand sitting with his legs crossed in an armchair. A rolled scroll is in his right hand, which rests on his thigh and books and scrolls are strewn beneath the chair. Chateaubriand’s long overcoat is unbuttoned and gathered, showing an elegant frock and bowtie ensemble beneath. Beneath the chair is a shaped plinth with cavetto molding on all sides and “Chateaubriand” incised along the front. Francois Rene de Chateaubriand was born in Saint-Malo, France in 1768, the youngest of 10 children. A noted politician, historian, and author, Chateaubriand had a profound effect on literature, being the first major figure of Romanticism. Chateaubriand was also the original man of letters, a group of French authors that also had burgeoning political careers. A fellow man of letter, Victor Hugo was so inspired by Chateaubriand that he is known for having said “To be Chateaubriand or nothing”. This French plaster sculpture...

A plaster sculpture by André Vauthier-Galle (1818–1899). A seated male figure with his hands behind his back. Executed in a very realistic way. The sculpture very much reminds of Auguste Rodins "The Thinker" in its pose. The sculpture has a great patina. The sculpture comes from the workshop of the Swedish painter and sculptor Jonas Åkesson...