Bronze Sculptures

Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres...

A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and the Art.s Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her rig...

Art Deco bronze sculpture fennec fox by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, France. Edouard Marcel Sandoz 'FENNEC COUCHÉ' A silvered bronze modelled as a fox, signed E M...

Unique and antique bronze sculpture, bust of a Satyr (“Satan”) by Jef Lambeaux.. A striking and expressive life-size bronze bust by the celebrated Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux, dat...

A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by Juan Bautista Franconio and painted in 1600 by Francisco Pacheco in Seville, Spain. The present corpus reproduces a model attributed to Michelangelo. The best known example, lesser in quality, is one on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). The association of this corpus with Michelangelo was first brought to light by Manuel Gomez-Moreno (1930-33) who studied the wider circulated casts identified throughout Spain. The attribution to Michelangelo was subsequently followed by John Goldsmith-Phillips (1937) of the MET and again by Michelangelo expert, Charles de Tolnay (1960). While Michelangelo is best known for his monumental works, there are four documented crucifixes he made. The best known example is the large-scale wooden crucifix for the Church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, made in 1492 as a gift for the Prior, Giovanni di Lap Bicchiellini, for allowing him to study the anatomy of corpses at the hospital there. In 1562, Michelangelo wrote two letters to his nephew, Lionardo, indicating his intention to carve a wooden crucifix for him. In 1563 a letter between Lionardo and the Italian sculptor Tiberio Calcagni, mentions this same crucifix (a sketch of a corpus on the verso of a sheet depicting Michelangelo’s designs for St. Peter’s Basillica [Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille] may reproduce this). That Michelangelo was working on small corpora in the last years of his life is further evidenced by the small (26.5 cm) unfinished wooden crucifix located at the Casa Buonarroti, considered his last known sculptural undertaking. Michelangelo’s contemporary biographer, Giorgio Vasari additionally cites that Michelangelo, in his later years, made a small crucifix for his friend, Menighella, as a gift. Surviving sketches also indicate Michelangelo’s study of this subject throughout his career, most notably during the end of his life but also during the 1530s-40s as he deepened his spiritual roots. The occasional cameo of crucified Christ’s throughout his sketched oeuvre have made it challenging for scholars to link such sketches to any documented commissions of importance. All the while, in consideration that such objects were made as gifts, it is unlikely they should be linked with commissions. Nonetheless, a number of theories concerning Michelangelo’s sketches of Christ crucified have been proposed and some may regard the origin of the present sculpture. It has been suggested that the corpus could have its impetus with Michelangelo’s work on the Medici Chapel, whose exclusive design was given to the master. It is sensible smaller details, like an altar cross, could have fallen under his responsibility (see for example British Museum, Inv. 1859,0625.552). Others have noted the possibility of an unrealized large marble Crucifixion group which never came to fruition but whose marble blocks had been measured according to a sheet at the Casa Buonarroti. A unique suggestion is that Michelangelo could have made the crucifix for Vittoria Colonna, of whom he was exceedingly fond and with whom he exchanged gifts along with mutual spiritual proclivities. In particular, Vittoria had an interest in the life of St. Bridget, whose vision of Christ closely resembles our sculpture, most notably with Christ’s proper-left leg and foot crossed over his right, an iconography that is incredibly scarce for crucifixes. The suggestion could add sense to Benedetto Varchi’s comment that Michelangelo made a sculpted “nude Christ…he gave to the most divine Marchesa of Pescara (Vittoria Colonna).” Of that same period, two sketches can be visually linked to our sculpture. Tolnay relates it to a sketch of a Crucified Christ at the Teylers Museum (Inv. A034) of which Paul Joannides comments on its quality as suggestive of preparations for a sculptural work. Joannides also calls attention to a related drawing attributed to Raffaello da Montelupo copying what is believed to be a lost sketch by Michelangelo. Its relationship with our sculpture is apparent. Montelupo, a pupil of Michelangelo’s, returned to Rome to serve him in 1541, assisting with the continued work on the tomb of Pope Julius II, suggesting again an origin for the corpus ca. 1540. The earliest firm date that can be given to the present corpus is 1574 where it appears as a rather crudely conceived Crucifixion panel, flanked by two mourners in low-relief and integrally cast for use as the bronze tabernacle door to a ciborium now located at the Church of San Lorenzo in Padula. Etched in wax residue on the back of the door is the date, 27 January 1574, indicating the corpus would have at least been available as a model by late 1573. The Padula tabernacle was completed by Michelangelo’s assistant, Jacopo del Duca and likely has its origins with Michelangelo’s uncompleted tabernacle for the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. The impetus for the Padula tabernacle’s Crucifixion panel begins with a series of late Crucifixion sketches by Michelangelo, depicting a scene of Christ crucified and flanked by two mourners (see British Museum Inv. 1895.0915.510; Ashmolean Museum Inv. 1846.89, KP II 343 recto; Windsor Castle RCIN 912761 recto; and Louvre Inv. 700). A faintly traced block possibly intended for sculpting the sketch of the crucified Christ on its recto was discovered by Tolnay on a version of the composition at Windsor Castle. The Windsor sketch and those related to it appear to have served as preparatory designs for what was probably intended to become the Basilica of St. Mary’s tabernacle door. Vasari documents that the project was to be designed by Michelangelo and cast by his assistant, Jacopo del Duca. Michelangelo died before the commission was complete, though on 15 March 1565, Jacopo writes to Michelangelo’s nephew stating, “I have started making the bronze tabernacle, depending on the model of his that was in Rome, already almost half complete.” Various circumstances interrupted the completion of the tabernacle, though its concept is later revitalized by Jacopo during preparations to sell a tabernacle, after Michelangelo’s designs, to Spain for Madrid’s El Escorial almost a decade later. The El Escorial tabernacle likewise encountered problems and was aborted but Jacopo successfully sold it shortly thereafter to the Carthusians of Padula. An etched date, 30 May 1572, along the base of the Padula tabernacle indicates its framework was already cast by then. A 1573 summary of the tabernacle also describes the original format for the door and relief panels, intended to be square in dimension. However, a last minute decision to heighten them was abruptly made during Jacopo’s negotiations to sell the tabernacle to King Phillip II of Spain. Shortly thereafter the commission was aborted. Philippe Malgouyres notes that the Padula tabernacle’s final state is a mixed product of the original design intended for Spain’s El Escorial, recycling various parts that had already been cast and adding new quickly finished elements for its sale to Padula, explaining its unusually discordant quality, particularly as concerns the crudeness of the door and relief panels which were clearly made later (by January 1574). Apart from his own admission in letters to Spain, it is apparent, however, that Jacopo relied upon his deceased master’s designs while hastily realizing the Padula panels. If Michelangelo had already earlier conceived a crucifix model, and Jacopo had access to that model, its logical he could have hastily employed it for incorporation on the door panel to the tabernacle. It is worth noting some modifications he made to the model, extending Christ’s arms further up in order to fit them into the scale of the panel and further lowering his chin to his chest in order to instill physiognomic congruence. A crude panel of the Deposition also follows after Michelangelo’s late sketches and is likewise known by examples thought to be modifications by Jacopo based upon Michelangelo’s initial sculptural conception (see Malgouyres: La Deposition du Christ de Jacopo del Duca, chef-d’oeuvre posthume de Michel-Ange). Jacopo’s appropriation of an original model by Michelangelo for more than one relief on the Padula tabernacle adds further indication that the crucifix was not an object unique to Jacopo’s hand, as few scholars have posited, but rather belongs to Michelangelo’s original...

A large and impressive early 20th Century Art Deco bronze modelled as a stylised running hare with very fine rich brown patina lightly rubbed on the highlights to a golden hue and wi...

An interesting Early 19th C Bronze Mount Decoration depicting a Lion's Head

Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...

A good Belle Epoche bronze modeled as a young boy beside a large amphora or vase. Stylistically informed by Orientalism and various Revival movements active in Europe at the end of the 19th century. Mounted on a rouge marble base. Base bears a W. Uhlmann signature in the cast for Waldemar Uhlmann and a Gladenbeck...

Sculpture in patinated bronze by Mathurin Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculpture in patinated bronze, base in griotte marble, 19th century, Napoleon III period by Math...

Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...

This is a pair of large heavy patinated bronze Greek/Roman nymphs sculptures torchere lamps. They depict a pair of semi nude females dressing classica...

Gorgeous patinated bronze "Medusa" sculpture by Norma Leon, circa 1960s. The piece has wonderful detail and is in very good vintage condition with a great patina. The creatures on he...

'Visage' One of a kind bronze sculpture. Created by Rinat Design, cast in bronze in the lost wax process and fixed into a solid wood bas...

An eagle lectern is a lectern in the shape of an eagle on whose outstretched wings the Bible or other texts rest. They are common in Christian churches and may be in stone, wood or m...

Art Deco bronze animal lion sculpture Size: W 38 cm, D 14 cm, H 38 cm Original patina. A video of the item Is available upon request...

Wonderful pair of 19th Century Roman Emperor Portrait Busts Representing Marcus Aurelius and Caracalla in Terracotta with Bronze Heads. Italy Naples late 19th / early 20th Century. Life-size busts, the heads cast in bronze with the body of terracotta, modelled with vest without sleeves and toga thrown over one shoulder. Wonderful verdigris patination to the bronze and weathered to the terracotta. Very unusual to have a bronze head coupled with a terracotta body these highly imposing decorative busts are of excellent quality. Depicting the Roman Caesars...

A captivating bronze sculpture by renowned Spanish-Canadian artist Antonio Grediaga Kieff (b. 1936), celebrated for his dynamic, fluid forms that balance strength with grace. This li...

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...

Impressive and amazingly detailed altar crucifix. Over the years we have been blessed with the opportunity of purchasing many antique church relics and we have always found new home...

ERNEST DUBOIS French, 1863-1931 "Le Pardon" (The Return of the Prodigal Son) Patinated sand-cast bronze Signed Ernest Dubois, foundry cachet for Casa Bellas Artes Avda De Mayo 625 ...

French School Patinated Bronze Dachshund Sculpture This finely cast French School patinated bronze dachshund sculpture beautifully captures the breed’s signature charm and elegance. Expertly cast in bronze with a rich dark patina, this work highlights remarkable detail, from the dachshund’s expressive eyes and floppy ears to the sleek contours of its elongated body and poised stance. The smooth yet subtly textured surface enhances its lifelike quality, making it a captivating decorative sculpture. Standing 9.75 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 5 inches deep, this substantial bronze piece has a commanding presence while maintaining a refined and understated elegance. The artist’s attention to anatomical accuracy and naturalistic posture makes it an excellent representation of the beloved breed. Ideal for dog enthusiasts, collectors of fine bronzes, or admirers of French animalier sculpture...

A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.

Discover a striking work of art by acclaimed French sculptor Roland Masson: a rare, limited-edition abstract bronze sculpture of extraordinary beauty and elegance. Meticulously cast ...

This exquisite Art Deco sculpture, titled “Élégante Aux Biches,” is an iconic work by Demétre Chiparus, one of the most celebrated artists of the period. Cast in detailed bronze and ...

United States, 20th Century Depicts a bucking horse with a flowing mane and tail-mounted on a round green marble base.  

A large and heavy well cast bronze image of the Buddha seated in meditation, late or just post Kandyan period (1597 - 1815), early to mid 19th century, Sri Lanka. The Buddha sits ...

This bronze by Alois Mayer is called "Blind Justice". It stands !!.25" tall and rest on a green marble base. Its signed on the back.

French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Patinated bronze abstract sculpture by Brazilian artist Alvaro Franklin circa 1960s.

Early 1950s Austrian Bosse Cat Figurine An elegant early 1950s Bosse cat figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece displays Bosse’s...

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a grasshopper attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body u...

Godefroid Devreese (19 August 1861 – 31 August 1941) was a Belgian sculptor. He first studied with his father, then continued his studies at the academies in Kortrijk and Bruxelles f...

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...

Charming figure of a woman posing. This bronze sculpture on a lucite base will accentuate your home on a bookcase, console table or coffee table.

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful greenish patina which is typical of bronze artifacts. This type of artifact is common in ancient tools a...

Birds Luigi Secchi Italy, 1890-1910 Bronze Sculpture Bowl "L Secchi" engraved

Step into the enchanting world of the 1920s with Franz Hagenauer's Violinist Sculpture—a symphony of artistic brilliance. Crafted from silvered bronze and wood, this masterpiece embo...

Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Figure of a Naked Woman by Sibylle May, France 1920´s A wonderful art deco bronze sculpture by Sibylle May. Signed in the bronze ...

Figure of a crusade in the military form of the seventh made by the recognised Italian master Giuseppe Vasari (1934 - 2005) presumably in the seventies. Marked on the back. Bronze wi...

French Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady "Antinea, Queen of Hoggar" standing on 3 black marble steps in front of a wrought iron Gothic style gate (at...

A really unusual sculpture, depicting an abstract woman figure, by a Belgian artist Philippe Denis ca' 1960's. He lived from 1912-1978 and was active in Belgium.

Limited edition bronze hippopotamus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 5"H ...

A stunning gilt bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Great Compassion Green Tara. Seated in lalitasana with the right foot supported on a lotus stem that projects from the front of ...

JEAN-BAPTISTE CLESINGER French, 1814-1883 "Sapho" Sand-cast bronze in medium-brown patination Raised on original rouge marble Signed "J. CLESINGER", titled "SAPHO" and signed "Mais...

Fully enamelled and hand-painted shell Features the F.D. monogram A magnificent objet d’art produced in Italy in the purest Art Deco style. This shell is decorated with incredible s...

Beautifully cast and finished with a rich, brown patina, this extremely rare bronze by Pierre Le Faguays depicts a nude runner racing at top speed, his hea...

Illuminate your space with this timeless French Art Deco Sculpture and accent lamp showcasing a Bronze Patina Flapper girl with two Borzoi dogs with a green patina fixed to a multi-c...

French bronze figure of bull with attacking dog on an oval base (Valton) (19/20th Cent.)

Bronze wall decoration representing an eagle with wide open wings made of bronze. There is signature JP at the back of both wings. France, circa 1900.

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...

An erotically charged early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a seductively dressed young lady holding a riding crop behind her back standing in a domineering pose and wearing a revealing basque with gartered stockings, raised on an oval shaped Brazilian green onyx plinth, signed Zach. Bruno Zach (German, 1891–1935) - Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze...

A unique and extremely decorative pair of Continental 19th century Porcelain and patinated Bronze flower pots, attributed to Meissen. Each Porcelain planter is decorated by wonderful...

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...

GRAND TOUR Italy, late 19th century "The Discobolus" after Myron of Antiquity Patinated bronze Italy, circa 1840 Cast by A. Röhrich, Rome 21" H x 6 7/8" diameter [with base] 15" H...

One of a kind bronze sculpture by Abel Reis " enlacement" one of a kind bronze sculpture numbered 1/1 signed dated 1998.  

An original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer with a veil by Armand Lemo 1881-1936 An exceptional and rare French Art Deco statue showcasing a polychrome figure of...

François Pompon. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Sculpture entitled “Ours blanc”. Bronze with brown patina, lost wax casting. Stamp of the Foundry “cire perdue C. Valsuani”. Reproduct...

Bronze sitting life size sculpture of a greyhound dog. The dog well cast with soft facial features and ribbed and muscular body, the patina in warm Copper tones. Dimensions: 24" Wi...