Gilt Figurative Sculptures

Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.

Bronze statue depicting Rama as an Archer. To a Thai or Burmese Buddhist it represents the importance of wisdom, effort, patience and concentration on the journey to bliss. The statu...

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

Wonderful and very detailed handcarved neoclassical angel standing on clouds, Italy, circa 1780-1820. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H...

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with rutile quartz crystals and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment with a metal crown base that...

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with polished agate slices and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment and free-forming agate coral ...

Sculpture of cupid by Eutrope Bouret (1833-1906). This is a fantastic sculpture created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, by Eutrope Bouret, back in 1860-1870. The scu...

Beautiful handcarved giltwood floral ornaments that once adorned a chapel .Original period pieces that due their high age have a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/1850 , wea...

One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture crafted by the renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An absolutely extraordinary, gigantic floor standing hand sculpture (...

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...

Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:22,5cm W:11cm D:10cm

A fine pair of antique French gilt bronze vases. Decorated with an assembly of musical instruments, a gourd, and even a hat. Extremely solid and finely cast, these urns or vas...

Tamara Karsavina, a Ballets Russes Dancer, impersonating the "Firebird" in the Ballet by Igor Strawinsky. Porcelain Figure by Dimitri Iwanow for Lomonosov, St. Petersburg Manufactory...

Heavy and very nice quality statue of an imperial temple lion, or Singha or foo dog, partly gilded bronze, partly green patinated, Thailand or Cambodia, circa mid 20th century or lat...

A pair of 19th Century French figural Sculpture mounted as table lamps, featuring Gilt spelter sculptures of women in classical attire, attributed to Sculptor Sculptor Etienne Henri ...

This whimsical and sexy bronze (titled Treasure Seeker) was done by the noted Austrian Sculptor of many unusual and sexy and erotic bronzes, Carl Kauba. Signed on the base, and hav...

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with natural forming baroque pearls and cross-shaped baroque pearls with smoky quartz points. It is mounted on a coordinatin...

Large and stunningly figural Egyptian design, style marble clock garniture, circa 1920. If you are looking for a statement piece for your mantel and you have an interest in worldly ...

A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue. In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte robe and gilt body. The reverse ...

19th century Italian hand-carved gilded angels mounted aragonite.  The hand-carved angels were once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Tuscany. The aragon...

A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque three light patinated, gilt bronze and gilt-metal figural chandelier pendant. The dark patinated bronze figure of a hovering cherub enwra...

An exquisite early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted and gilt bronze figure of a Ballets Russes dancer wearing a two piece outfit and a stylish head dress, exhibiting excellent col...

A Charming and Finely Executed Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures Depicting Royal Lovers, modeled after 18th-century designs by Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen’s celebrated master mod...

An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyi...

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...

A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine. Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916. In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an acc...

Diminutive Grand Tour bronze 'Balancing Faun' on marble pedestal Italy, The sculpture circa 1890, the marble pedestal later addition 20th C A small well executed bronze sculpture...

19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown with Acanthus Finial An exquisite late 19th-century Continental ormolu corona (ecclesiastical statue crown), r...

Albert ROZE (1861-1952, France) : "The Virgin of Albert" (Virgin of the Basilica of Albert or Our Lady of Brebières) Gilt bronze cast Early cast, signed 'Albt ROZE' Bears the foun...

Rare Art Deco hand-carved wooden candlestick sculpture, in the style of Dagobert Peche / Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, 1920s A striking and rare Art Deco sculptural candlestick, hand-c...

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China  The figure well cast in two ...

Gucci Vintage gold plated money clip and pin in original box signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition. Measures: 16,5 H x 8 W x 2 D cm Box 7,5 H x 2,5 W x 1,5 D cm....

Porcelain sculpture inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, tactics, and good counsel. The daughter of Zeus and Metis, Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, tactics and go...

Pair 19th Century Of French Gilt Bronze Female Figures Science & Art Decorative . Early to Mid-19th Century Sculptures of Women in Science / Math and the Art fields raised on sq...

Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standin...

18th century Italian silk-wrapped octagonal wall piece with original gilded sunrays and adorned with coordinating mother-of-pearl with gold highlights and a cross-shaped baroque pear...

Pieza excepcional de Louis-Ernest Barrias, una de las figuras más influyentes de la escultura francesa de finales del siglo XIX. Titulada “La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science” (...

Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...

This impressive pair of highly detailed antique military figures were cast in France, circa 1890. Both soldiers stand in a classical pose known as con...

Stunning Pair 18th C Louis XVI French Bronze Recumbent Sphinx Chenets France, circa 1790  A stunning pair of 18th-century Louis XVI French bronze chenets featuring recumbent sphinxes...

An antique Art Nouveau sculpture offers plaster construction depicting portrait bust of a woman on plinth, c1910 Measures: 23.5" H x 11" W x 1...

Pair of exquisite monumental centerpieces with bronze work in the the Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thormire, 1751-1843. The pair in the form of reticulated gilt grape vine...

The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Depicting a young Shakyamuni, the statue exude...

• Creator: Eugène Lelièvre (French Sculptor, active c. 1890–1910). • Manufacturer: Susse Frères Fondeurs, Paris (Foundry mark present). • Style: Art Nouveau. • Materials: Gilt Bronze...

Émile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin (French, 1841-1907) A Lifesize Patinated-Bronze Bust Of A Warrior, Entitled ‘Janissaire du Sultan Mahmoud II’ (‘Guardsman to Sultan Mahmud II’). W...

Pair of 18th century Italian dancing angels with coordinating baroque pearls on aragonite crystal clusters. The dancing angels are hand-carved wood, polychromed and gilded, original...

Pedro Friedeberg Snake bar, Mexico, c. 1970s. Made of carved and gilt wood, antique statuary, and glass. The stretched out hands hold the round removable glass tray and the upper han...

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...

Decorate a woman's vanity or powder room with this vintage elegant ceramic Bohemian sculpture dish, crafted in the Czech Republic circa 1930. The Art Deco sculpture features a woman ...

A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

SELKET - Art Deco gilt bronze Egyptian Revival Goddess on marble base - mid 20th century. Good vintage condition - as found/photographed - bends and gilding loss from age and use. Size - 2" Square x 5" High. SELKET - Selket (Selkit) was the divine scorpion who ruled over medicine and magic and protected the coffins of the dead. Selket was the wife of Ra and aided Isis, Nephthys, and Neith in guarding the canopic jars...

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual...

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

Fantastic authentic and antique bronze Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large specimen gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, circa mid-19th century, this is the Dhyana ...

MEIJI BRONZE OKIMONO OF A FIRE WATCHMAN CARRYING A HYŌTAN Japan, late 19th century Patinated, lacquered, polychromed and gilded bronze over a wooden base Engraved to the bag "Hi no...

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered with a circular enameled porcelain clock face with Roman and Arabic numeral dials and inscribed 'A. Thomas - Fabt de Bronze - 56, Rue de Turenne - Paris', surmounted with a pair of playful seated cherubs amidst clouds and wreaths, the case crowned with a figure of a Gallic Rooster (Coq Gaulois...