Marble Sculptures

1980 Contemporary Golden Sculpture Maison Roche-Bobois Composed of a sculpture in resin with a golden patina, in the molecular spirit, set on a rectangular base in black marble.

French Art Deco Spelter Dancer Sculpture by Marcel BOURAINE (Signed “Denis”) – France, Circa 1920. Elegant French Art Deco dancer sculpture ...

Large Marble Bust of the Greek God Apollo Amazing Detail Specially of the Curly Hair This is a Grand Tour Piece

A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...

A rather charming, novel mid century bronze hippopotamus on a marble base with gilt border.

Striking Art Deco table sculpture by renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, featuring a dramatic brass portrait medallion of Ludwig van Beethoven, set within a stylized lyre-shaped f...

This finely executed bust of a Naiad is attributed to the neoclassical sculptor John Gibson (1790 – 1866). A Naiad was a type of mythological water nymph and is depicted here with her head bowed and cocked slightly to the side, displaying her strong neo-Hellenistic profile. In her hair, the nymph wears a headdress that is comprised of long and slender reed leaves, which not only identifies her iconographically as a water spirit, but draws a close comparison with those worn by the female figures in John Gibson’s Hylas Surprised by the Naiades (1827 - 1837) (fig.1). The downwards and off-centre orientation of our Naiad bust mirrors that of the taller figure on the left of the group, who rests her cheek on the head young Hylas (fig.2) Her facial physiognomy follows the neo-Hellenistic archetype established by Gibson and can be closely compared with his Tinted Venus – one of the most important statues of the Victorian era (1851–56, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) (fig.3). While Gibson’s Tinted Venus is known best for its controversial polychrome ‘tinting’, the essential structure of the face—broad brow, finely drawn nose, wide (and slightly drooping) almond-shaped eyes - provided a template that Gibson returned to repeatedly in his depiction of mythological maidens. Critics of the time noted the consistency of his female types, with some seeing their idealised severity as an antidote to the sentimentality of much mid-Victorian sculpture (fig.4 – 6). The facial physiognomy is also very similar to a drawing by Gibson at the Royal Academy that depicts Hero weeping over the dead body of Leander (fig.7). The socle style of the present work also finds comparisons with Gibsons busts of Cupid and Aurora. This was of course somewhat standardised, but it is interesting to note the extent of their similarity with our bust. John Gibson RA is considered by many to be the greatest British sculptor of the nineteenth century working in the Neoclassical style. It is hard to overestimate the impact Rome had on the life and art of the artist. He first arrived in the city around 1817, when he was just twenty-six, and remained a resident there until his death. Not only did Rome’s ancient sculptural treasures and architectural fragments offer Gibson a lifetime of inspiration, but the Grand Tourists who poured into Rome in the first half of the nineteenth century provided him with many commercial opportunities. These rich or aristocratic travellers sought out mythological sculptures for their grand, palatial residences. However, since the papal decrees of Doria Pamphilj and Pacca of 1803 banned the export of ancient Greek and Roman works of art from Rome, there was a large demand for modern idealised sculpture in the Neoclassical style (Frasca-Rath 2016, p. 10). During his early days in the city he had the great fortune to train under both Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen (Roscoe and Hardy 2009, p. 522). He referred continuously to Canova as his “master”, particularly in his memoirs, which he dictated to Margarete Sandbach at the beginning of the 1850s; these were subsequently published by Lady Eastlake in 1870. Moreover, he claimed to be Canova’s last pupil in a letter to Antonio Gacini, Secretary of the Royal Academy in Milan in 1861, written to thank the Academy for accepting him as an Honorary Member: “The first instruction which I received in my art was from an Italian. It was Canova whose pupil I became in the year 1817 and studied under him for five years when he died. I was his last pupil” (Royal Academy Archive GI/1376). By 1821, Gibson had established his own studio in the via Fontanella, off the via Babuino. From here he aimed to produce sculpture of “the sublime and the purest beauty”, believing that the sculptor’s role was to select and combine the most beautiful parts of nature to create a harmonious whole, which would delight and elevate the viewer. By the mid nineteenth century he was one of the few remaining exponents of the so-called ‘pure’ and ‘neo Hellenistic’ style of sculpture, resolutely upholding the Neoclassical ideals established by Wincklemann, in a period when naturalism and modern subjects preoccupied the majority of artists in Europe (Turner, ed., 1996, p. 598). Gibson was convinced of the importance of disseminating artistic ideas through the younger generations, an ideal no doubt impressed upon him by Canova, and established ‘the British Academy of Arts in Rome’. His students included William Theed (1804–1891), Benjamin Spence (1822–1866), Harriet Hosmer...

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculp...

European Art Deco Portrait Bust of a Lady signed Lower Right 'Witter' Signed 'Witter' Possibly Belgian Artist Sculptor J.Witter A fine example of art deco sculpture, showing artistic influences of the Wiener Werkstätte and Paul Manship. Of typical form, the cast bronze mask/ bust retains the orignal rich patina, mounted on fine square marble pedestal base...

Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...

Antique (late 19th century) Grand Tour bronze sculpture of the Farnese bull, after the classical period original, cast by the Nelli foundry in Rome, mounted on marble plinth with bla...

Wonderfully large "LOUIS XV VALET DE CHASSE" Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene, Signed and dated in cast 1869. This is a large sculpture made of solid bronze, which weighs over 175 lbs....

Bronze Statue of Cleopatra Reclining on Red Marble Base - Classical Sculpture of Great Charm This elegant bronze statue depicting Cleopatra in a reclining position is an extraordinar...

This is a handsome pair of bronze stags, bearing the replica signature of well known French sculptor Jules Moigniez, from the last quarter of the 20th century. The bronze stags wer...

Large French Art Deco Sculpture by Irénée Rochard – Doe and Her Fawn. This exquisite Art Deco sculpture is titled “Doe and Her Fawn” . Rare in this size and model. This elegant piece...

Italian Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Stand with Three Mermen, 19th Century, with Later Crystal Ball/Sphere This striking Italian Grand Tour sculptural stan...

French Art Deco Sculpture “Dancer” by Enrique Molins-Balleste – France, 1920s. Discover an exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by renowned sculptor Enrique Molins-Balleste, created in France around 1925. This elegant and refined piece perfectly captures the sophistication, movement, and modernist spirit of the Art Deco period. ✨ Artwork Details Title: Dancer Artist: Enrique Molins-Balleste Origin: France Date: Circa 1925 Materials: Spelter figure on a luxurious onyx and marble base Signature: Signed “Balleste” on the marble base (see photo) Condition: Very good condition 📏 Dimensions Height: 19.2 inches (48.7 cm) Width: 5.8 inches (14.8 cm) Depth: 3.8 inches (9.6 cm) This striking Art Deco dancer...

PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Large ‘Huntsman/Valet with his Hounds’ Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene – 1869. This is a LARGE sculpture, weighing over 175 lbs....

Our antique (late 19th century) white marble Grand Tour sculpture of Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino (1492-1515). Sculpture 22 by 9 by 10 inches. The sculpture, carved from Carr...

"Dancer" - an impressive bronze sculpture by Kostas Dikefalos (born 1956). Beautiful from any angle and signed. Mounted on a marble base - this base measures 8cm by 8cm. We also ...

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

Beautifully carved alabaster marble lamp that is striking and beautiful. This lamp is composed of a marble body and a marble shade and together stand not ...

American bronze cowboy sculpture resting on oval molded marble base depicting cowboys on horses coming in to town from cattle drive. Bronze sc...

A refined white marble bust of Hermes of Olympia, inspired by the ancient original housed in the Museum of Olympia, Greece. The original sculpture is attributed to the renowned Cla...

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

A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a goat. The bronze sculpture stands on a marble plinth. The statue is not marked, maker unknown. The statue is of a beautiful quality: refined...

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...

Large German shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1910s. Spelter dog. Marble base. Height: 11.8"(30cm), Width: 20.5"(52cm), Depth: 8.5"(21.5cm). Stamp "Fabrication fran...

This beautiful intertwined abstract figure bronze sculpture on a white marble base is very sensual and has an amazing and different presence from every angle. The bodies are intertwi...

The Surrealist Angel is a bronze sculpture inspired by Salvador Dalí, depicting an angel with elongated forms and stylized wings, representing the balance between the earthly and the...

Large antique continental marble statue depicting the torso of Venus, after the ancient Roman work, the Venus de Milo, measuring 33 inches tall. Unsigned.

Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.

Auguste Moreau (1834 - 1917) A Very Fine French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Patinated Bronze figure of Iris, depicting a graceful nude maiden Iris. The female nude figure is modele...

A compelling classical-style marble torso fragment, carved in the manner of Greco-Roman antiquity, depicting the athletic male form with refined anatomical detail and softly modeled ...

A refined sculpture, entirely handcrafted from a single block of fine Statuario marble. Each piece begins with the careful selection of the marble, chosen for the purity of its tones...

Superb and rare art déco sculpture by Géo Maxim (1885-1940) representing a woman running after her greyhounds. Beautiful green patina on the regula affixed to a superb black and oran...

Art Deco sculpture in silvered bronze signed M.Bouraine. Black marble base (Belgian surfin). In very good condition. Total height: 30 cm Width: 23.5 cm Base width: 11 cm Base depth:...

This striking Art Deco bronze sculpture of two panthers was created around 1920 by the acclaimed French sculptor Michel Decoux (1837–1924). Exemplifying the elegance and dynamism of ...

A large and rare second half of 15th century religious marble sculpture group, hand carved, mounted on bronze base for display. This sculpture group depicts the death of Saint Joseph...

Stunning large aluminum cast abstract sculpture "Introspect" on black marble base by noted sculptor James C. Myford, circa 1983. #2520 The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 11" W x 7" D x 29.5" H; the marble base measures 7" W x 7" D x 1" H. The sculpture is signed and dated by the artist on the base.   James C. Myford (1940 - 2014) Myford's interest in aluminium began in 1970 when he attended a workshop sponsored by Alcoa at the art centre in Pittsburgh. "I fell in love with aluminium as a material." Myford then began creating contemporary aluminium sculptures by using the casting process. He had the first one-man art exhibit of his works in Pittsburgh in 1972. The eighteen pieces of work produced for the show ranged from twelve inches to four feet. Several of these pieces were purchased by Pittsburgh art...

Elegant sculpture in Art Deco style, ball dancer signed by Denis. Danseuse aux boules. With foundry mark. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. Designed ca. 1930. Posthumous conte...

Large, seated life size Italian ceramic greyhound sculpture mounted on a white marble base, signed on bottom, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This ceramic sculpture is hand painted with ...

Abstract organic sculpture by Jack Arnold circa 1970s Solid bronze elongated sculpture with a fluid biomorphic silhouette Mounted to a rectangular base in Breccia Corallina marble...

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...

Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.

Superb and large sculpture of two alert greyhounds in beautiful Art Deco period green patina. Attributed to Louis Albert Carvin. Set on an elegant brown and white veined marble base....

Alexandre Ouline – Bronze Sculpture of a Flying Albatross France Bronze 1920s Dimensions: H × W × D: 30 × 39 × 15 cm Description: Expressive bronze sc...

Pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass ball, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original posthumous cont...

Art Deco style panther sculpture BAGHERA by Max Le Verrier. Signed Le Verrier and with foundry mark Le Verrier Paris. Designed around 1920. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated ...

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble blue obelisk Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 16.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.

An elegant and highly collectible Art Deco chryselephantine sculpture "Amies Toujours (Friends Forever)" by Demetre Chiparus, depicting a refined female figure flanked symmetrically ...

This impressive Art Deco panther sculpture was created around 1930 by the French artist M. Leducq. Executed in art metal with an elegant black patina, the sculpture perfectly capture...

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Greek torso Sculpted male torso on white Carrara marble, classic st...

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...

A playful set of 19th century French pétanque boules, comprised of four iron studded balls and one marble cochonnet (jack). The set can be used in pla...

A pair of beautifully crafted male and female figural sculptures in the style of Giacometti. The pair are on a White Marble base and are four pounds each. We acquire these often ...

Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...

Art Deco spelter sculpture, circa 1935. Young girl playing with her dog. Base in black marble and green onyx. Signed Uriano, one of Ugo Cipriani's pseudonyms. In very good condition...

Pair of beautiful 1960s carved marble Asian horses. From a Southampton, NY estate where they guarded the front door.