Marble Sculptures

Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 6 x D 6 x H 49 cm Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989...

Art Deco Georges H. Laurent horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends. Silvered plated bronze Both signed. Mounted over black mar...

Fine Bronze of a small bull on a black belgian marble base. The Original Bronze figure propably dates from the Art Nouveau or early Art Déco period in France. These small bronzes wer...

A large scale sculpture of a laughing putto standing on an elaborate foliate base, supporting a basket weave footed vase overflowing with large acanthus leaves (some with small drill...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Qui Marche" Patinated bronze Signed in base "BARYE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, FRANCE" conceived 1841, cast circa 1880-1900 Item # 110UGP10Q Barye's ability to merge our romantic idealization of nature with a colder reality of nature's predator is beautifully represented in this striding cat. Originally conceived in 1841, Tigre Qui Marche (Walking Tiger...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Creamy Alabaster Head Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of t...

Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.

The famed Italian sculptor Ferdinando de Luca created this incredible cast bronze likeness of a girl in the 20th century. Its stylized Art Nouveau aesthetic has a vibrancy which perf...

A stunning and very high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of a beautiful maiden. The beautiful statue is raised by a circular base with a wonderfully executed...

A fine pair of French 19th century Rouge-Royal marble and figural gilt bronze-mounted flambeaux urns surmounted with four ormolu figures of dolphins supporting the center urn with th...

A dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt and enamel bronze figure of a beautiful elegant dancer in stylised pose wearing an attractive costume and headdress with superb intricate surface detail and colour, raised on an intergral shaped bronze base and lifted on a lavanto marble plinth, signed Cl.J.R.Colinet ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 37 cm Width: 16 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Gilt Bronze & Marble Book Ref: Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page: 120 SKU: 8717 ABOUT Colinet Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) was French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style. Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years. Early Life Colinet was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1880. Little is known about her life other than the artwork she produced during a successful career that spanned more than 40 years. As a woman, she was in the minority in her chosen field of sculpture during the era in which she worked and lived. Career At an undetermined date – probably around 1910 – Colinet emigrated to Paris, France, where she studied sculpture under the watchful eye of Jef Lambeaux and exhibited for the first time at the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1913 and became a permanent member of the organization in 1929. From 1937 to 1940, she exhibited at the Salon des Independents in Paris and joined the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors. Colinet's work is primarily done in the Art Deco style, and her models included odalisques, exotic dancers, jugglers and artists of cabaret. A number of her female dancer pieces were influenced by a revival of the Orientalism movement which had been popular in Europe from about 1860 to 1880. Her preferred casting material was bronze; however, a number of her most distinguished sculptures are chryselephantine, being a combination of both bronze and ivory. Colinet's sculpture has become highly desirable to collectors and, increasingly, is selling for exorbitant sums. At a Christie's sale on 4 May 2007, her Ankara Dancer...

Carrara marble sculpture signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

The product is a 19th-century French carved bust of Diana, a sculpture depicting the ancient Roman goddess. This masterpiece of art showcases intricate carving techniques used in cre...

A French “Jockey à Cheval” sculpture from the Napoleon III period crafted in gilt and patinated bronze, depicting a jockey and his faithful horse in fine detail. The piece rests on a...

This exquisite 19th-century Italian sculpture is a finely carved representation of the iconic Uffizi Wrestlers, a classical subject celebrated for its dynamic portrayal of two wrestl...

A superb Irénée Rochard Art Nouveau period African elephant sculpture from France circa 1920. Patinated bronze on an onyx and marble base. S...

Large French Eagle on a Belgian Black Marble Stand, circa 1880-1900. This amazing Eagle sculpture is made in a solid bronze that still has the original patina, with a unbeatable age-...

It is the sculpture of a woman covered with a draped chiton, probably representing the goddess Artemis and traditionally attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles. Found in the ancient t...

1970s Iron Male Nude Classical Sculpture On Polished Marble Base Polished Absolute Black granite base

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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’,...

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Greek patinated sculpture. This Etruscan Greek Statue is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item of decor. It would look fabulous on a console table, in a b...

Fantastic detailed motorcycle bronze desk piece. Very nice Automobilia sculpture. Figure with brown patina. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble. Pe...

Bronze statue on marble base in art deco style. Copy of a dancer sculpture by D.H.Chiparus.

This stunning midcentury hand-carved marble Buddha head is a remarkable piece of art, showcasing exceptional detail and craftsmanship. The marble features a beautiful range of tones,...

A big sculpture in white Carrara marble, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III. A big sculpture in white Carrara mar...

Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...

Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century) San Bartolomeo high relief 'en applique' white marble 52 x 30 x 14 cm Provenance : Collection South of...

A 20th Century Italian white marble bust of a smiling girl, a carved Carrara marble figural sculpture, signed on the base by the Italian artist Aurelio Bossi, 1884-1948, whose sculptures are displayed at Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, whereas at the Duomo Milan Cathedral there is his Statue of Cardinal Borromeo, while two busts adorn the facade of the chapel of the Niguarda Hospital. This antique female...

Fine Georgian marble bust of Major General Montagu-Roger Burgoyne, the 8th baronet of Sutton, Signed G. Garrard. Sculp, 1818. Sir Montagu-Roger Burgoyne, eighth baronet (d. 1817), army officer, was, like his father, a cavalry officer who rose to the rank of major-general. He entered the army as cornet in the Scots Greys in 1789, and in 1795 became lieutenant-colonel ofthe 32nd light dragoon guards. He was afterwards an inspecting field officer of yeomanry and volunteer corps. On 1 November 1791 he married Catherine (1772/3?1855), daughter of John Burton of Owlerton, Yorkshire; they had three sons and three daughters. Burgoyne died at his mother's house on Oxford Street, London, on 11 August 1817, whereupon the baronetcy passed to his eldest son, John-Montagu Burgoyne George Garrard ARA (31 May 1760 – 8 October 1826) was an English animal, landscape and portrait painter, modeller, sculptor, engraver and printmaker. He played a major role in lobbying Parliament to introduce legislation to protect the copyright of works by modellers of animal and human figures. Garrard came from a family of artists, tracing his descent back to Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (c. 1561/62–1636) who was a painter to Queen Elizabeth I of England. He studied art first under a well-known drawing-master called Joseph Simpson,[3] then with Sawrey Gilpin, and in 1778 became a student of the Royal Academy, where, in 1781, he first exhibited some pictures of horses...

This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture of a “Paso Fino”horse. “Paso Fino” means a horse with a fine step. These horses have a unique and natural smooth gait since birth. It depicts a large hairy proud horse with strong stamina that is starting its smooth gait. It is showing expressive eyes, a wavy mane and large tail. The horse sculpture is attached to a heavy large black oval marble base by two long screws with nuts. Paso Fino horses originated from centuries of selective breeding by Spanish...

Travertine marble elephant minimal and rational sculpture.

Abstract sculpture carved with three different faces is perfect for a center table location or garden.

Art Deco sculpture nude dancer with scarf Bacchanale by Janle for Max Le Verrier. Patinated art metal on a green marble base. France 1930. This sculpture is illustrated in Art Dec...

We present you with this exquisite large bust of a beautiful young lady with a large hat, carved in prestigious antique white statuary marble. A unique work of the highest quality an...

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CESARE CONSTANTINO CERIBELLI Italian, 1841-1918 "Bust of a Young Woman" Polychromed and chemically patinated bronze signed to the reverse shoulder "C. Ceribelli" raised on origin...

Exceptional antique Buddha made of hand-carved marble and in some parts has the original gold leaf residue, elegantly sitting on a custom-made wood base and graceful looking forward.

The Carved Marble Seated Estate Lions (21st Century) are majestic sculptures designed to bring an air of grandeur and protection to any estate or garden. Handcrafted from high-qualit...

Bronze. Painted. Figural. 35 3/4" h x 16" w x 12" d. Condition Good condition.

Two Italian green marble and onyx Pyramid Objects attributed to Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Martinelli Luce. The two geometric hand shaped green, white and Taupe Pyramids are Orga...

Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature. Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa...

Stunning aluminum cast sculpture of "Two Forms" on black marble base by noted sculptor James C. Myford (1940-2014). Myford began creating aluminum sculptures in Pittsburgh, PA in the...

La Panthère is a magnificent animalier sculpture from the Art Deco period. It was made by Maurice Prost an edited by SUSSE Frères fondeurs à Paris. This pi...

Decorate a study or an office with this highly detailed antique white marble composition. Crafted in Italy, circa 1920, the carved sculpture features two young sisters beauties huggi...

Selection of large abstract wood sculptures, circa 1960s. From left to right, the sculptures measure 25.5"H x 4.75"W x 4.75"D, 32.5"H x 8"W x 3"D, 31"H x 9"W x 8"D, and 24"H x 9"W x ...

A life sized carved statuary marble figure of an Angel. This statue was reputedly removed from a church yard in Dover, England after suffering from bomb damage during an air raid in ...

Beautiful pair of postmodern marble bookends from Italy. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the green marble with gr...

Stunning French Art Deco bronze patina spelter figure with a decorative motif design sitting on a beautiful carved marble pediment, signed by the renowned listed French artist Charles Henri Molins...

Presenting an absolutely stunning large Huntsman with his hounds bronze sculpture by PJ Mene 1869. This is a large sculpture weighing over 175 lbs. It featur...

A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...

Superb, large and exquisitely detailed Carrara marble sculpture of a cherub riding a dolphin by Hippolyte Ferrat, France 19th century, Romantic period. Signed. In very good condition. On a veined marble base which has small signs of use. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 38 x 55 x 25 On April 8, 1841, Hippolyte Ferrat was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he studied under James Pradier. He was awarded the Second Prix de Rome in 1850. He exhibited at the Salon from 1849 to 1870. In 1849, he designed The Fall of Icarus, which is now exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In 1859, Hippolyte Ferrat created a statue of politician François Denis Tronchet for the Conseil d'État. In 1860, a monumental fountain by Théophile de Tournadre6 was built in the center of the Place de la Rotonde in Aix-en-Provence. Of the three statues at the top, Ferrat created the allegory of the Beaux-Arts. In 1863, he created four caryatids representing the four continents...

Beautiful alabaster sculpture of an Art Nouveau lady resting on a marble plinth. Signed R. Schoggi.

A French Antique Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, a masterful embodiment of artistry and historical grandeur. Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures t...

Reverent white marble sculpture after Michelangelo's eminent 'Madonna della Pietà', depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of her son, Jesus Christ. It captures the stre...

Looking for a powerful and striking addition to your living space? Look no further than the Zeus bust from Lagu's special selection. Standing at 16.9 inches ...

Life-size marble sculpture of Spring by Antonio Frilli Italian, late 19th century Height 159cm, width 47cm, depth 40cm This superb sculpture is the work of Antonio Frilli, a renowned Italian artist active in the late 19th century, who founded the Frilli gallery...