Bronze Sculptures

Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 33 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 17 SKU: 8616 ABOUT Puccini's Opera - La Bohème SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies. Emmanuel Villanis Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...

Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917) "The Egg Thief" Gilt Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the seated cherub upholding a bird and a bird's nest, seated on a tree stump on a oval ba...

This is a unique piece (n.6 of eight realized) of this charming artwork in bronze by Ugo La Pietra. The ironic title is part of the artist philosophy. La Pietra is a genial architect...

One of the most exquisitely beautiful bronzes sculptures we have ever offered, this extremely rare bronze centerpiece features a mother with her child standing on her shoulder, each figure beautifully modeled and executed. The sculpture is flanked by a set of four candleholders...

An interesting and elegant bronze sculpture, unsigned. In the style of Harry Bertoia or John Risley.

Finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a separately cast double lotus throne with beaded edges, joined in union (yab yum) with his consort Shakti whose legs wrap gently behind, the deit...

Presenting a magnificent bronze equestrian sculpture titled "Amazon" by the renowned artist Erté, also known as Romain de Tirtoff. This exceptional piece, numbered 335 out of a limit...

A large patinated bronze bust of a Venetian nobleman signed De Gallatin/ L. Meissner. fudit. Venetian nobleman were men who live in the foreground of Venetian society, wield their po...

Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan Cast bronze ...

Pair of Bronze Leopards, 1930s Hollow inside

A late 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of the ‘Seated Hermes’ after the antique, raised on a carved dove grey marble base. Also known as ‘Resting Hermes’ or ‘Seated Mercury’,...

A charming sculpture depicting the beloved theatrical character Pierrot Clown accompanied by a small cat or dog. Rendered with a contemplative expression and dressed in a traditional...

Sculpture called "Starlight" made by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Made of patinated and enameled bronze and ivory on an onyx base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Master of Ar...

Austrian Jugendstil Patinated Bronze Sculpture designed by Gustav Gurschner manufactured by K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei circa 1904 Signed Gustav Gurschner is among the most famous Aust...

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...

Just Andersen (1884-1943). Figure in light bronze in the form of a seaboy on fish. 1930s-1940s. Marked on the back Just A, D 2114. Height 23.5 cm. 19 cm. long. In very good condit...

Small silver-plated bronze depicting a seated Basset Hound. It is in good condition. Dimensions Height 10cm Width 14cm Depth 5cm

Sculpture Olenna Bronze with all structure in solid bronze in polished finish.

La Maja sculpture by Miguel Berrocal, Spain, 1978. Bronze puzzle sculpture with 11 pieces and cast iron base, include the original book. Limited edition of 1000 units, signed and num...

A Gilt bronze elephant figure signed E. Bernoud 19th-20th century This Cute elephant bronze is in very good conditions! For animals figurine lovers! this piece is a perfect match ...

Pair of Orientalist sculpted busts by Guillemin French, circa 1880-1890 Male figure: Height 89.5cm, width 65cm, depth 40cm Female figure: Height 79.5...

Beautiful bronze sculpture cast with the lost wax technique, depicting the young David standing with his sword raised, symbol of his victory over the giant Goliath, whose suffering head is represented on the green marble base. With a victorious expression and a proud and elegant bearing, David stands triumphant over the defeated enemy, with a decisive gesture of his right arm and a gaze turned toward the left. His body, inclined slightly to the right, creates a dynamism that involves the viewer from every angle. This small-scale replica...

French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze reclining sphinx figure mounted on a rectangular black marble base

Art Deco bronze by well known Austrian sculptor Bruno Zach. Bruno Zach is known for his erotic bronzes. The bronze depicts semi-nude dancer covered with flower. Signed on the base"Zach"

A youth effigy in bronze with black patina. Paris, late 1920s. By Alexandre Wolkowyski, Russian sculptor, 1883-1961. Signed at the back. Mounted on ...

Painted wiener bronze depicting a mule, painted in different colors. Wien Austria, circa 1890.

Beautiful 19th-century French patinated bronze sculpture depicting Ariane Endormie (Sleeping Ariadne). Dimensions: 61 cm long x 47 cm high x 20 cm deep. On the reverse, the sculptu...

Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, stamped by Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Barbedienne fou...

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

Bust of Beethoven in lost wax bronze with very dark brown patina. Signed Alfredo PINA and bears the founder's stamp "J. Pannini - Lost wax - Paris". It is in very good condition. Di...

This bronze sculpture offers a surreal and abstract interpretation of a horse, evoking the fluid forms and dreamlike perspectives characteristic of Salvador Dalí. The elongated limbs...

Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) rare gilt and silvered bronze of a young maiden seated on a rock with three birds, conceived 1898. The semi clad figure seated on a rustic outcro...

This huge leg bone of a theropod dinosaur was a rare Dinosarian find by any standards. It was discovered in the desert regions of North Africa and has now been conserved, cleaned, an...

This dramatic sculpture depicts a triumphant mounted figure mid-charge, rendered in a weathered gray finish that echoes aged bronze. With one hand raised in victory and the other com...

Delightful mid 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a playful Greyhound and King Charles Spaniel, with rich brown rubbed to a golden colour and fine hand chased surface det...

A Large Bronze Bust of Apollo, Mid 20th Century Home decor, interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Sydney Collection. Dimension: Height: 98cm Width: 60cm Depth: 35cm

19th Century French bronze statue of cupid captures the mischievous cherub just after letting his arrow fly. The classic pose inspired by ancient Greek and Roman statuary...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period Takaakia bronze okimono. The elderly man is seated at rest on a removable wooden bench and stand, his left leg outstretched, holding in his...

An 18th century Venus de’ Medici bronze bust, mounted on a later 19th century marble base. It has a beautiful rich slightly worn dark brown patina. Venus...

Sculpture Alma Head Bronze all in solid bronze in brown finish. On base with iron stand and black wooden base. Base dimensions: L15xD15xH3cm.

This exquisite bronze sculpture by German sculptor Rudolf Kaesbach (1873–1955) depicts a young woman kneeling on a naturalistic base while delicately cupping her hands to drink. The ...

A lost wax bronze sculpture depicting a cow grazing on a meadow, on a Verona red marble base. The cow's horns are made of bovine horn. Signed Moseritz. France circa 1880.

Amazing "Les Nymphes de la Fontaine" Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Bronze - decorative plates H: 44, L: 10.5cm France Signed E.J.

Elegant cast bronze and quartz sculpture from the 1960's. Brutalist style, decorative object, in excellent original condition. A classic and beautiful piece that can complement any h...

Bronze sculpture on marble base, sitting man figure. France, 1940s.

Elevate your space with this stunning 19th-century Neo-Gothic pedestal. Crafted from gilded bronze and wood, this antique piece captures the grandeur and intricate design elements of...

Set 3 Italian Neoclassic Style Patinated Bronze Reductions of Busts of Emperors

A pair of French 19th century Baroque Revival style steel and patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...

Roman bronze sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th century Measures: cm. 33 × 66 H. 50 Good conditions.

A large 1981 sculpture by Michael Shacham.

This very fine patinated bronze figural torchere modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a mandolin and a marble torch. This symbolic representation of Music, falls within Coutan’s allegorical work. We have a number of marble pedestals this Torchere would stand on. Inscribed on base: Coutan, Thiébaut Frères, Fondeurs. Jules-Félix Coutan (22 September 1848 – 23 February 1939) is considered to be one of the most gifted French sculptors and designers of the 19th and early 20th centuries Coutan studied under the renowned Pierre-Jules Cavelier at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1872; after his return to Paris he executed the fountain group France Bearing the Torch of Civilization for the Exposition Universelle (1889), one of the two prominent sculptural commissions for the Exposition grounds.[1] Later he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts from 1900, where he expressed his disdain for the researches of Rodin— fumiste—[2] and the Impressionist sculptors who followed him. Coutan was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1905.[3] Coutan is best known in the United States for the sculptural group above the entrance to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. For Grand Central Terminal, Coutan was contracted to provide a quarter-size scale plaster model of the three-figure allegorical Transportation group, which he developed from 1911 through 1914. The carving was performed by the William Bradley & Son of Long Island City.[4] Among Coutan's students were Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Raymond...

Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...

This sculpture was made in North Africa. It has a nice green patina. The detailing is quite nice. The sculpture is a really nice and vintage depiction of a North African Camel.

This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...

Suite of vegetables & fruit in polychromate bronze designed by Donald L. Reed This is an amazing sculptural suite of a garlic, a pear and a green pepper. Masterfully crafted by ...

"Crosses and Stars" Arnaldo & Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante 1950s Bronze sculptures Bibliography: "Domus, December 1958" Measures: 46 x 46 cm / 37 x 37 cm/ 16 x 16 cm/ 10 x 1...

Late 20th Century Bronze "Nawa Woman with Pot" by Shirley Thomson Smith. The sculpture in the image is titled "Nawa Woman with Pot" by Shirley Th...

An Antique large size bronze figurine of a girl with birds. Multi-patinas and signed and title by the Artist ( Champagne Sr.) Heavy piece. Total height is 30" and base is 12" wide. From a private collector of deco bronzes. Missing a stick in her right hand .This will require white glove packing and shipping . Quote available at time of the sale by Zip Code .

Mid century bronze sculpture 2 Thinkers from Est Asia.

A stunning contemporary bronze figurative sculpture depicting a ballet dancer, of large proportions, exceptional quality and finely cast with fabulous detail and patination.