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Period: 1880s
Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent
Located in Paris, FR
Very large bronze sculpture with brown patina, based on the group "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by John of Bologna (Giambologna). This pivoting composition shows three figures in motion: a man on the ground defeated with his shield turned upside down, a second one arched clutching a woman launched towards the sky trying to escape, all on a naturalistic base. The Sabine man, the Roman and the Sabine woman are all depicted naked. This staging plays on serpentine lines known as "figura serpentinata" and diagonals giving a beautiful variety of volumes and a multiplicity of angles of view. The bronze is signed F. De Luca...
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French Baroque Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...
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German Empire Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Style Viardot Mirror with Dragon, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Japanese-style mantel / fireplace mirror in lacquered wood, carved with an imposing dragon and decorative motifs. Japonism, France, circa 1880. Attributed to Gabriel Viard...
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French Japonisme Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Indian Carved Hardwood Elephant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This hardwood stool is in the form of a caparisoned Indian elephant with wooden tusks, shown walking forwards with a curled trunk, the ceremonial trappings comprising a triangular he...
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Indian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Austrian Cold Painted Terracotta Model of a Bulldog
Located in Kastrup, DK
Austrian cold painted terracotta model of a bulldog in standing position. Nice decorative collector’s item in very realistic and naturalistica...
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Austrian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Pair of Egyptian sphinxes in gold-coloured scaiola plaster
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite pair of Egyptian sphinx statues. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these magnificent sculptures are made of scaiola pl...
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Italian Egyptian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

19th Century English Majolica Stork Vase, Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
This Victorian Majolica stork vase is signed Joseph Holdcroft, inspired by Minton Joseph Holdcroft offer here a different version more rustic. It's...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze
Located in New York, NY
A Life-Size Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Dancing Faun with Cymbals signed by A. Frilli, Firenze. This piece is after the original model by Massimiliano Soldani (I...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Figure of an Egyptian Scribe
Located in New York, NY
A very large bronze figure of an Egyptian Scribe by Emile Louis Picault (French, 1833-1915), beautifully modeled and detailed with the finest quality w...
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French Egyptian Revival Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Sculpture of St Peter, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture of St Peter seated on a bronze throne, circa 1880 in date. This patinated bronze sculpture of St. Peter is after the original by Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302) in St. Peters basilica in Rome. It features St. Peter seated upon a carved marble throne...
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Italian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully cast in the Renaissance Beaux Arts style, featuring cherubs , sea horses and classical attribute, retaining a weathered verdigris patinas from being exposed outdoors . Both sculptures are unsigned and both bear a museum collection inventory number. France: circa 1880 Provenance: Former collection of the "Clerc De Saint -Viateur" or the Clerics of Saint Viator also known as the Viatorians a Roman Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men (priest, brothers and lay associates) founded in Lyon, France, in 1831 by Father Louis Querbes. The congregation had a large collection including the pair of sculptures on loan to the Musée De Musée...
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French Belle Époque Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lifesize 19th Century Quirky Carved Wood Antelope
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A unusual late 19th Century wood carved antelope, with naive expression on his face and in a spread stance, finished in his original brightly coloured decoration. Circa 1880. H: 9...
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Indian Country Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pair Bronze Semi-Nude Classical Ladies Sculptures/Bookends 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique pair of patinated bronze reclining Classical semi-nude sculptures of young ladies mounted on carved marble bases, circa 1880 in date. These exceptionally ...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
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Swiss Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
$2,445 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica 'Jumbo' Elephant Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica figure which features 'Jumbo', the elephant. Jumbo was obtained by London Zoo in 1865 as a two year old, where he became a favorite attraction. This model can also be found ...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Bronze Sculpture of Couple of Nereids with Green Marble Sphere 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze sculpture of pair of Nereids with green marble sphere made in the 19th century Ø cm 16 Ø cm 13 h cm 26
Category

Italian Baroque Revival Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1880s Iron Cow Hitching Post
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Iron cow head. Seems like it went on a post? Ears chipped.
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of German Majolica Lady And Gent Figures
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of German Majolica figurals which feature a well dressed lady and gentleman, walking a dog. Coloration: blue, cream, turquoise, are predominant. Bea...
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German Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Classical Bronze Mercury and Victorian Statue Italian 1880 Giambologna Nike
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a pair of antique Italian bronze statues depicting Mercury and Victory The statues are circa 1880 and signed by the artis...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Majolica Earthenware Rooster Signed By Paul Comolera, 1880s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent earthenware rooster and its vase, made in France in the 1880s. This majolica composition is both a flower vase and a rooster sculpture. This superb earthenware piece, bea...
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French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century English Pair of Cast Iron Mounted Lion Masks
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks circa 1890. Price is each. Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...
Category

British Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
Category

German Louis XVI Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

19th Century Neo-Gothic Pedestal
Located in Madrid, ES
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...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Terracotta 122 Cm
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE 19TH CENTURY TERRACOTTA 122 CM LARGE WHITE PAINTED TERRACOTTA DEPICTING A LADY WITH A LETTER AND A MASK IN HER HANDS SUGGESTING A THEATRICAL ATMOSPHERE. MEASUREMENTS 122X40 X30 cm
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Pair of Italian Bronze Busts: Dionysus and Ariadne, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite pair of antique Italian bronze busts represents the timeless allure of the Grand Tour era, featuring depictions of Dionysus and Ariadn...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Dancing Vestal Virgin' By E.J. Haenel, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine from the 19th century: Fully sculpted porcelain figurine of an antique-style young beauty standing in a dancing pose in an elaborately pleat...
Category

German Classical Roman Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Carved Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman on a Terra Verde Marble Plinth
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and very elegant hand carved Alabaster Bust of a young woman on a terra verde marble plinth. From the Art Nouveau period apparently unsigned. In excellent antique condition w...
Category

Italian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

19th Century black forest centre piece
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Julien Dillens, Terracotta Bust Of 'Bacchus, 1881.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Julien Dillens (Belgian 1849-1904), 'Bacchus', 1881, patinated terracotta, bust depicting the Greek god of wine, also known as Dionysus, signed to right of figure, on a peach marble ...
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French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
Category

Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Heavy Cast Figural Bronze Elephant Vase After Antoine Barye, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French heavy cast figural bronze elephant vase after Antoine-Louis Barye, Signed A. Barye, Late 19th Century. Approximately 25lbs in weight.
Category

French Louis Philippe Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

Bulldog Biting into the Flank, Patinated Bronze Signed Bezeredi 1887 Budapest
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bulldog biting into the flank, cast and patinated bronze figure on a rectangular plinth. Signed and dated "Bezeredi 1887" on the plinth. Gyula Bezerédi was born in Mogyorósi in 1858...
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Hungarian Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

English Cast Iron Springer Spaniel Boot Scraper with Wood Brushes, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron boot scraper with flanking Springer spaniels, centered wood brushes with scraper, and resting on a molded edge rectangular base, Late 19th century.
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Sculpture of "Pagasus Carrying the Poet to the Regions of Dreams"
Located in Paris, FR
Important edition in bronze with brown patina representing "Pegasus carrying the poet towards the regions of the dream" also called "Apollo on Pegasus" after a model of Jean Alexandr...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze of Napoleon on Horseback
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century French bronze of Napoleon on horseback standing on a moulded bronze plinth terminating on a dark grey variegated ma...
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French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, 'Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century black forest carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk holding a newspaper, the front of the tree trunk encased behind a circular glass wi...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century black forest carving
19th Century black forest carving
$1,576 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   
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Swiss Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Marge Figure "Autumn" by Biggi Fausto
Located in Tarzana, CA
A magnificent 19th Italian carved Carrara marble allegorical figure emblematic of Autumn, depicted as a youthful lady holding a goblet and a wine pitcher, vines and grapes in her hai...
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Italian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Bronze Statue of Arlequin by René de Saint-Marceaux
Located in London, GB
A bronze Statuette of Arlequin by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...
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French Belle Époque Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...
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Japanese Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Spinach Green Jade Bird Groups, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Depicted as two family groups in the act of feeding their young. Delicately carved and perched on branches. On wooden stands.
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Chinese Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Life size Black Forest carved wood dog Setter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A life size Black Forest carved lindenwood wood setter in a ‘pointing’ stance with a long plumed tail, his collar inscribed ‘Nägler aus Gera’ and the base ‘St. Zechmeister. Provenan...
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German Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...
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Sub-Saharan African Colonial Revival Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hermes Bronze, Sig, Sabatino, Italy, 1882
By Sabatino Naoloi
Located in Greding, DE
Bronze of Hermes with petasos on stylized landscape base with shell decoration on round marble plinth. There signed Sabatino, Naples, 1882.   
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Figure of Napoleon, Emile Pinedo
Located in New York, NY
Signed Pinedo For Emile Pinedo (French 1840-1916). On marble base.
Category

French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hand Carved, Handcrafted Sandstone Primitive Sculpture by Timor Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Carved and Handcrafted Sandstone Primitive Decorative Design Stone Sculpture by Timor Island Design, the Sculpture Mounted on a Black Iron Stand Detail Dimensions: Top: ...
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Indonesian Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Sandstone, Metal

Alfred Jacquemart : "Harnessed oxen", F.Barbedienne cast bronze sculpture, XIX c
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alfred JACQUEMART (1824-1896,, France) : "Harnessed oxen" (large model) Bronze sculpture with nuanced brown "chocolate" patina representing two harnessed oxen. Old cast. Signed "A ...
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French Other Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Carved Oak Boiserie Elements from Normandy, France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of large oak boiserie elements were carved in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Boiserie is the French term for “woodwork”, but the phrase is genera...
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French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Austrian Viennese bronze sculpture
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Art Nouveau Austrian Viennese bronze sculpture Antique art nouveau bronze sculpture depicting a villager with a tray of fruit a...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated bronze sculpture of young boy trimming the wings of a dove by Gregoire
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze sculpture of young boy trimming the wings of a dove by Gregoire. This bronze known as "Captivity" represents the clipping of wings and forceful fidelity. Beautifully...
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Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Rudder on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century vintage boat rudder, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Preserved almost intact, with its original paint and construction, naturally weathered by its age and use. Mo...
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Balinese Tribal Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Meissen Child Bust 'Spring' From A Series Of The 4 Seasons, H. Schwabe, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare bust of a cherub wrapped in white cloth with gold trim, his blond curls adorned with delicate spring flowers and leaves, his head tilted slightly to one side. Curved base w...
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German Rococo Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th Century
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American Folk Art Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Life Size Orientalist Figurative Bronze Torchiere
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary patinated bronze torchiere depicting a female slave comes from the firm of Lacarrière Frères & Delatours. Signed "Lacarrière Freres & Delatours", "Paris 1880". Fitted for electricity in the late nineteenth century, but currently in need of sockets and wiring. Provenance: Rochelle Sepenuk, New York, NY. The firm of Auguste Lacarrière sent exhibits to the the first International Exhibition in London in 1851. At that time they seem to have occupied two Paris addresses, 9 rue St Elizabeth and 55 rue Meslay, as well as having another outlet in Limoges. They are recorded as showing "specimens of lustres, sconces, chandeliers, medallions, etc..". By the 1862 Exhibition they were only recorded at the Sainte Elizabeth address and showed, "appareils à gaz de fonte, de zinc et de bronze." Nevertheless, their exhibit was highly praised and the business, now called A. Lacarrière, Père et Fils...
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French Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...
Category

Swiss Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

MATCHiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE ROMAN GRAND TOUR HERCULES GILT BRASS MARBLE BASE CUPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original pair of Circa 1880 hand made in Italy Grand Tour bronze Hercules cups with black marb...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

antique decorative porcelain doll set
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare collection of 6 porcelain dolls around 1860-1900s - very good condition without brakes or chips - beautifully handmade pieces, preserved over decades. - Heart enchanting expr...
Category

Jugendstil Antique 1880s Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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