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Bronze sculpture "The dancing faun of Pompeii", Italy, 20th century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great sculpture after the antique "The danicing faun of Pompeii". Made in bronze with beautiful details.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Bronze Indian Divinity Sculpture, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Indian sculpture. Bronze object depicting an Indian deity of small size. Bronze richly finished with numerous details, in beautiful patina....
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Mid-20th Century Indian Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 18th Century French Bronze Processional Cross of Fleur-de-Lis Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful late 18th Century, possibly earlier, French Bronze Processional Cross. The figure of Christ joined by rivets to a fleur-de-lis form cross raised on a domed foot. The goth...
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Late 18th Century Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
P.J. Mene The Hunt Scene Large Bronze Sculpture Pierre Jules Statue Horse Dogs. Item featured is signed to base, "P.J. Mene 1869", artist Pierre Jules Mene, large impressive size, re...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Statue Sculpture Napoleon Column Vendome 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique French patinated bronze Grand Tour model of the Column de Vendome, Paris, circa 1860. A fine cast bronze model of the famous Paris monument...
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1860s French Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Whimsical Hand Carved Leo Lion Travertine & Bronze Sculpture by Rodney Winfield
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand carved "Leo the Lion" etched travertine sculpture featuring an astrological zodiac sign of Leo, mounted on a bronze base by Rodney Winfield, circa 1970s. The piece is ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Travertine, Bronze

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a rare fireplace bellows in carved and lacquered wood with polychrome decorations of flowers on a light green background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Bronze Antique Japanese Oriental Sculpture Pipe Smoker, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Japanese sculpture. Chiseled bronze work depicting a pipe smoker, an oriental farmer with a hoe, of beautiful quality. Small-sized sculpture, for antique dealers and col...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bill Keating Kinetic Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A Bill Keating abstract kinetic bronze sculpture. Bill Keating, born in 1932, is an American sculptor renowned for his abstract, geometric, and kinetic sculptures. His work often f...
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Early 2000s American Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Figural French Bronze Spinario Boy With Thorn 10.5" Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Figural French Bronze Spinario Boy With Thorn 10.5" Sculpture. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 10.5" H x 7.5" W x 8.5" D.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Statue Of Dionysus
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Grand Tour bronze statue of the ancient Greek Dionysus. Dionysus also known as Bacchus, was the god of wine, fertility and festiv...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of 50 Grand Tour Bronze Medallions of Roman Emperors & Wives
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 50 Grand Tour style patinated bronze medallions of Roman Emperors and their wives, typically seen on coins of the time. A collection of this size is unusual and an exceptio...
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bone and Bronze Mounted Knight Sculpture with Marble Base by A. Kéléty, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco chryselephantine bone and bronze mounted knight sculpture with marble base by Alexandre Kéléty, France By: Alexandre Kéléty Material: bronze, bone, marble, stone, met...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Aries Head with Pedestal 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Aries Head sculpture in gilded bronze and brass pedestal made in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 43 Aries is rich in symbolism, intertwining astrological, mythological and cultural meanings...
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1970s English Victorian Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

A pair of women carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches Stunning pair of Afri...
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace"
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the 20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace" is an opportunity to acquire a masterpiece that embodies both artistic excellence and prof...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Bronze Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Opus 167) by Miguel Berrocal
Located in Uccle, BE
Omaggio ad Arcimboldo (Homage to Arcimboldo) – Opus 167 by Miguel Berrocal. Patinated bronze sculpture made up of 30 interlocking elements. From a limited edition of 1000 copies in b...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Hans Müller Art Nouveau Bronze Cabinet Sculpture/Bust of a Half-Clad Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, small-scale antique Art Nouveau cabinet bronze. In the form of a half-naked young woman in three-quarter profile. Likely an allegory to Summer or The Harvest (or possibly a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Venetian Bronze Statuette of St. Jerome, 18th/19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bronze statuette of St. Jerome, or St Hieronymous, in the manner of the Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittorio (1525-1608) by the lost wax technique of bronze casting, which leaves a ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Large Green Marble & Patinated Bronze Sculpture – G. Germain, Paris 1907
By S. Germain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking and conversation-worthy piece, this antique sculpture features a stunning blend of green marble and beautifully patinated bronze, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Cre...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Pair of Cast Bronze Seated Lions 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very interesting patinated bronze sculpture of a pair of lions, late 20th Century in date. They are sitting up proudly, with toned muscles and impressive manes. This sig...
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1980s Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude girl with dove by Henry Arnold France 1928.
By Henry Arnold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude girl with dove by Henry Arnold. Première offrande. With foundry seal & signature Susse Frères éditeurs Paris. France 192...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Gerenuk and Tree" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 38” French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Camille Desmoulins by Dumaige
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ETIENNE-HENRI DUMAIGE French, 1830-1888 "Camille Desmoulins at the Palais Royal" (1882) Sand-cast patinated bronze signed in base "H. DUMAIGE" conceived in 1882, executed circa 1890 stock ref. C104802 38 1/8" H x 11 7/16" D x 11 5/16" W Essay Exhibited in plaster at the Salon of 1882 (no. 4331), Dumaige's statue of Camille Desmoulins has become well-regarded as one of his most powerful compositions. The original was given by Dumaige to the Musée de Rouen. It captures Desmoulins delivering his powerful and poignant call to arms before the Bastille storming, the drama of the scene almost operatic as he knocks the chair over behind him, grasping the loose pages of his speech in his closed fist while he loses himself in the rhetoric. Camille Desmoulins was a French journalist, lawyer, and revolutionary, recognized for his pivotal role in the French Revolution. Born in Guise, France, he studied law at the Collège Louis-le-Grand in Paris, where he befriended future revolutionary leaders, including Maximilien Robespierre. Desmoulins gained prominence on July 12, 1789, when his impassioned speech at the Palais-Royal incited the storming of the Bastille two days later, marking a critical moment in the Revolution. As a journalist, Desmoulins founded and edited Les Révolutions de France et de Brabant, a radical publication that criticized the monarchy and aristocracy. His writing was instrumental in shaping revolutionary sentiment, blending incisive political critique with populist rhetoric. Despite his early radicalism, Desmoulins later advocated for moderation during the Reign of Terror, aligning himself with the Dantonist faction. This shift ultimately led to his downfall. Arrested alongside Georges Danton...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of a Farrier
Located in Delft, NL
A bronze statue of a farrier. A male figure in bronze on a black marble base. The tools are separate parts. The bronze is signed, not decipherable by whom. The height of ...
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19th Century German Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Dancing Satyr/Faun by G. Roth, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th Century Jugendstil bronze sculpture of a dancing Satyr/Faun signed by G. Roth, Germany By: G. Roth Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated,...
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1880s German Jugendstil Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

1930 Annie Fokker Cottrau Art Deco Silver Bronze Sculpture Woman Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Sculpture Annie Fokker Cottrau Italy, 1930-1940 Silver Bronze "Annie Cottrau" and "Fond Laganà Napoli" signed Rare Sculpture Annie Cottrau (Blitar, 1887 – Capri 1949)
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Ancient Art, Athletic Male Nude Dynamic Figure , Bronze Sculpture by Dean Kugler
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an extraordinary black bronze sculpture of a male Muay Thai fighter t by artist Dean Kugler. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the hu...
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2010s American Futurist Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Three Wise Monkeys Bronze Sculptures “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
Located in London, GB
This set of bronze monkey sculptures depicts the classic motif of the "Three Wise Monkeys" — See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. Each monkey is made with intricate detail, feat...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Walking Cat - Lion Sized Bronze Cat Sculpture with Mosaic Patterned Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block Walking Cat, 2022 bronze 39h x 64w x 13d in 99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm MBK001
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2010s North American Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze buste, depicting Jesus Christ with thorn crown. The bronze has a beautiful patina, the statue is in good condition. Made by Oscar Ruffony, a Swiss artist who mai...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Smiling Manjushree Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, brightly gilded bronze statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Seated in vajrasana on double lotus base, his right hand holding the sword of wisdom and his left hand i...
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20th Century Tibetan Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian "Venus with Sword of Mars" Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian "Venus with Sword of Mars" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, possibly cast by Chiurazzi, Naples, late 19th century. 50" H x 21" W x 12.5" D. Note: A version of this bronze is in ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Decorative Figure of Moses, English, Bronze, Statue, After Michelangelo
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative figure of Moses. An English, bronze and marble statue after Michelangelo, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Striking rendition of a historic...
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Mid-20th Century British Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronzen Sculpture Boy Playing with Whippet by Jules Moigniez
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique refined bronze sculpture of boy playing with a hoop and a stick go with a Whippet/Greyhound dog. It has the original patina, signed on the base: Jules Moigniez. Made in Fr...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Cherub After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning sculpture of a cherub holding a cornucopia, after Auguste Moreau. French, early 20th century. At 35" high, this is a beautifully substantial bronze in excellent condition....
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Petite Bronze Bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau on a Siena Marble
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome bronze portrait bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) stands 22cm high, and is mounted on a plinth made from slabs of yellow Siena marble, quarried from Monte Arrenti near Sovicille in central Italy. The bronze, dating from the Restauration period, has mellowed with age and acquired a fine brown patina, which adds to its wonderful character. Rousseau, the famous French-Swiss social philosopher and moralist is depicted in the sculpture wearing the fur turban...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Michael Simpson Spaniel & Pheasant Solid Bronze Sculpture, Signed & Stamped
Located in Sherborne, GB
This signed bronze sculpture is a stunning example of one of Michael Simpsons bronzes, depicting a Springer Spaniel chasing after a pheasant in flight....
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1990s English Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

A Monumental, Richly Patinated Bronze Bust of Beethoven by G. Leroux
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental, Richly Patinated Bronze Bust of Beethoven by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux (1854-1942) & Eugène Blot, Fondeur This magnificent sculpture powerfully captures the iconic compos...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese Horse stepping on swallow was made from Bronze with hand crafted accent Chinese pattern. Very unique and beautiful. It originally from eastern Han dynasty an...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco bronze panther sculpture by Georges Lavroff, numbered, 1935.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze panther sculpture by Georges Lavroff. Signed G. Lavroff in the bronze, Stamped number, 9133. Patinated bronze on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1935. This pa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture captures the essence of rural life through the figure of a young peasant boy. The boy is depicted with a charming, rustic appeal,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Mid Century Bronze "Gemini" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Rare Mid Century "Gemini" Zodiac sculpture by Fred Press, bronze.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Miniature Penguin Handcast Solid Bronze Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa
Located in London, GB
Polished bronze hand cast miniature penguin sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebrate animals ...
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2010s British Organic Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bloodroot, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Bloodroot start to bloom before the foliage unfolds in early spring common in the upper Midwest of the United States. After blooming, the leaves unfurl to their full size as seen in ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Lucio Fontana Sculpture Bronze for Borsani Fixed in Table Lamps, 1950-2021
Located in Rome, IT
Rare bronze sculpture female figure designed by Lucio Fontana in 1950 during the collaborations with Osvaldo Borsani the bronze figure represents a female, one of a pair, with arms raised used as handles in some works of Osvaldo Borsani (vd photos) for cabinets and doors...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern bronze on brass sculptural object
Located in Treadwell, NY
The Chameleon: a modern bronze-on-brass sculptural object by Erik Johnson of Argosy Designs and APD. The Chameleon is a magical and transformat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel Made in Austria Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure modeled stand...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy Lovely Sculpture
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Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C. English Bronze of a Beloved Soldier of the H.A.C by Thomas Fowke/s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Bronze of a Beloved Soldier of the H.A.C by Thomas Fowke/s Bronze Standing Figure of Captain John P. Field H.A.C (Honourable Artillery Company) By Thomas Fowke/...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Female Figure Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco figure lamp, showing a seminude bronze female figure standing on a podium and leaning towards a frosted glass screen. The figure can al...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Early 20th Century Bronze Horse Sculpture on Rectangular Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bronze horse sculpture from the early 20th century on rectangular wooden base. Created in Italy during the early 20th century, this exquisite bronze horse sculpture captur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "Venus de Milo" by F. Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Contemporary Bronze Sculpture "Crystal" by M. Treml, Austria 2019
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind modern contemporary bronze sculpture "the crystal" - a unique duplicat of the original handcarved wooden sculpture m...
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2010s Austrian Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Dionysus by Sabatino de Angelis
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in Richmond, London
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754, by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Tibetan No Fear Buddha Udanaya 19"
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 11 lb, gilt bronze Tibetan Buddha statue of superb quality. Standing on lotus plinth with the "no fear" abhaya mudra, the broad-faced fi...
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20th Century Tibetan Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture , Depicting Playing Golfer #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1758 Bronze golfing sculpture made of bronze on wood base in a full backswing positin.
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1980s Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Reverto Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Reverto Bronze all in solid bronze in polished finish, Edition of 75, numerated pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978
Located in London, GB
Elegant Bronze Sculpture Showing a Hoop Dancer Original Patina 1978 A beautiful sculpture in bronze with original patina showing a figure of a hoop dancer performing a very flexible ...
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1970s Russian Minimalist Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Abstract Bronze Female Statuette Stanislaw Wysocki in the style of Henry Moore
Located in Norwich, GB
Abstract bronze female statuette, partially polished with patinated green accents by Polish sculptor Stanislaw Wysocki. (b. 1949). Signed by the artist, marked "HC" and dated 2010. I...
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2010s Polish Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Jose Luis Sanchez on Plexiglass Stand Spain 1970 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
José Luis Sanchez (Spain, 1926-2018). José Luis Sanchez, a signed and numbered 640/1000 sculpture. Fantastic abstract Brutalist shaped sculpture made and designed by Jose Luis Sanche...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Max Le Verrier Bronze Key Holder Vide Poche, Libra Zodiac
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze by Max Le Verrier that makes a great key holder/vide-poche. The balance symbols are absolutely beautiful, they represent the Libra zodiac sign as is indicated on the bottom...
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20th Century French Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Homage to Marino Marini Bronze Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Bronze sculpture with wooden base, Homage to Marino Marini 1950s/60s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Side Saddles Horse by Jules Moigniez Circa 1870
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-19th century bronze study of a standing horse dressed in a ladies side saddle by Jules Moigniez. Excellent hand chased detail. Signed J Moigniez to base. Dimensions: H 32cm W...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Nita Sunderland "Standing Woman" Cast Bronze Abstract Modern Sculpture 60"
By Nita K. Sunderland 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Standing Woman by Nita Sunderland, Features an abstract form of a Standing women. Circa 1960s Mounts via iron pipe along base. Dimensions: 60"h x 9.5" x 8"
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1960s Modern Vintage Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Bronze Hunter Camel and Dog circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bronze hunter camel and dog statue. Very nice treatment of the subject in a detailed and nervous classic style with a high quality of details. V...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Springer Spaniel Bronze Limited Edition Signed Michael Simpson Sculpture
Located in Sherborne, GB
This small limited edition 238/250 English bronze sculpture depicts a springer spaniel, signed by renowned artist Michael Simpson. The exquisi...
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1990s English Other Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Finely Cast Asian Bronze Bird Animal Statues
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of finely cast Asian bronze bird animal statues. Age: Contemporary Size: Height 12.5 - 14.4 C.M. / Width 7.5 C.M. / Length 17.4 - 18.4 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture Birds Perched on Branch
Located in Miami, FL
French Bronze Sculpture Birds Perched on Branch Bronze bird sculpture with a patinated finish. Measures: 12 1/2" High x 8" Deep x 10 3/4" Wide
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20th Century French Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" Bronze Sculpture Raingo Freres Foundry Marking
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" patinated bronze sculpture from the 19th century. This exquisite piece was cast by the renowned Raingo Freres foundry, known for its high-quality bronze ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Sculptures

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Bronze

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