19th Century Sculptures

The pair of English ceramic figures showing a Chinese man and woman in traditional costume each holding a musical instrument.

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

Folk art walking stick: carved wooden handle depicting a Great Dane dog’s head, sulphur glass eyes. Fruit wood shaft and metal ferrule. Germany ...

Exceptional driftwood sculpture as found in nature ,beautifully aged and weathered surface ,very interesting holes and crevices to see and imagine, professionally mounted and secure ...

A striking and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, ormolu, Rouge Griotte, and black Belgian marble busts attributed to F...

Group of 6, on lucite bases. Add interest to your cabinets with these unique and original antique elements! Priced as a set.

Italian Neo-Classic style (19/20th Cent) faux painted composition bust of a Roman Emperor wearing a red toga and mounted on a black square base.

19th C. Santos Hand made statue Saint Joseph and child Antiques Los Angeles CA LA . Mid 19th Century Rare Hand made terracotta Clay “ Santos “ saint Joseph with Child baby Jesus . ...

A large and impressive 19th century bronze statue of a Neapolitan dancer holding a tambourine. After Francisque-Joseph Duret.

Polychromed statue of Russian Dandy.

This stunning antique sculpture is finely crafted by Emile Pinedo, who was a master craftsman in creating works of Fine bronze. He is particularly well-kn...

A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...

American Victorian white marble bust of lady wearing a dress supported on a square pedestal base (signed: A. Frille Firemre).

A very fine bronze study of Venus taking an arrow from Cupid her son, who at times would shoot his arrows without meaning or reason into the hearts of men, igniting their desire. Exhibiting excellent rich brown patina and good detail, signed Sul Abadie and stamped. Additional information Height: 93 cm Condition: excellent condition Circa: 1885 Materials: bronze & marble SKU: 4979 ABOUT Jean Sul-Abadie Jean Sul-Abadie (Born 1850 ~ Died 15th April 1890) was a French artist, a pupil of Jouffroy and Falguière. Specialising in bronze sculpting in the Art Nouveau style. He made his Salon debut in 1872. Cupid & Venus Different tales exist about the origin of Venus and Cupid. Some say that Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, had a love affair with Mars, the god of war. Out of this relationship, Cupid was born. In the following painting you see Venus with Mars, who is being disarmed by Cupid. Cupid has attributes from both of his parents. Like his mother he is considered to be the god of love, or more precisely, the god of falling in love. He is portrayed as an innocent little child with bow and arrows. He shoots arrows to the heart, and awakening a love that you’re powerless to resist. In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupido, meaning “desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars, and is known in Latin also as Amor (“Love”). His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is in Classical Greek art as a slender winged youth, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy. During this time, his iconography acquired the bow and arrow that represent his source of power: a person, or even a deity, who is shot by Cupid’s arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire. In myths, Cupid is a minor character who serves mostly to set the plot in motion. He is a main character only in the tale of Cupid and Psyche, when wounded by his own weapons he experiences the ordeal of love. Although other extended stories are not told about him, his tradition is rich in poetic themes and visual scenarios, such as “Love conquers all” and the retaliatory punishment or torture of Cupid. In art, Cupid often appears in multiples as the Amores, or amoriniin the later terminology of art history, the equivalent of the Greek erotes. Cupids are a frequent motif of both Roman art and later Western art of the classical tradition. In the 15th century, the iconography of Cupid starts to become indistinguishable from the putto. Cupid continued to be a popular figure in the Middle Ages, when under Christian influence he often had a dual nature as Heavenly and Earthly love. In the Renaissance, a renewed interest in classical philosophy endowed him with complex allegorical meanings. In contemporary popular culture, Cupid is shown drawing his bow to inspire romantic love, often as an icon of Valentine’s Day. Venus is the Roman goddess whose functions encompassed love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity, victory, and desire. In Roman mythology, she was the mother of the Roman people through her son, Aeneas, who survived the fall of Troy...

Continental German (late 19th cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of an insane looking Grotesque face with deep laugh lines displayed on a square black marble base stand (par...

Ancient bust of Heniokhos (Auriga) of which the full-length bronze sculpture is preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi made of stucco with a mag...

Very funny money bank in the shape of a dandy gentleman's head.

Decorate a lady's office with this elegant antique figure. Sculpted in France, circa 1870, the terracotta composition depicts two young female beauties looking at two love birds. Wonderful details throughout. The sculpture is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated clay finish. Signed in the back, Cordier, and listed in the Benezit (see last picture). Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) was a French sculptor of ethnographic subjects. Cordier was a student of the Beaux-Arts in Paris and entered the workshop of Rude in 1847. He traveled extensively in Africa. He is known for his polychrome sculptures in the later realist phase of Orientalism. Charles Cordier (Best known for his orientalist statues...

An antique Lipscombe & Co glazed terracotta keystone of a Green Man mask, reclaimed from a British private home. This 19th century depiction of the mythological Pagan character is c...

A pair of recumbent lions curved together, set on shaped base.

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Melopsittacus undulatus) Corrugated parakeet mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabi...

Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Patinated Bronze Classical standing Figures, draped in clothing. Mid to late Nineteenth Century. Firmly attributed to the work of Louis Valenti...

A very fine antique French bronze of three putti playing. Although the bronze group is very much in the manner of Clodion, it is signed 'Musee de Sevres'. The bronze works well from ...

An English carved wooden wall fragment from the late 19th century, depicting a dog with a shield and cornucopia. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this ...

Set of 24 antique continental porcelain figurines in period costumes with delightful hand painted gold colour decoration, some with mus...

An Italian white marble sculpture of a half nude beauty by A. Batacchi. Batacchi was active in Florence, Italy in the late 19th century. He worked mostly with female models, usually...

‘Open Sesame’ A Finely Cast Gilt and Patinated Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure Of A Young Woman in A Cloak, by Carl Kauba. This rare gilt and patinated bronze by Carl Kauba is finel...

19th Century Grand Tour statuary marble portrait bust of Julius Caesar 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC Bust of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar was a...

Continental German (late 19th Cent) sculpted terra-cotta master mask mold of a smiling Grotesque face with a bulbous nose displayed on a square black marble base stand (part of a 39 ...

Unique piece purchased in France. 19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog Sturdy weight. Great condition - see detailed photos.

The action and intense concentration of the young boy almost make us forget he is made of terracotta! This piece bears be Friedrich Goldscheider mark, as well as a signature. (1845-1...

A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow. French, circa 1870.

An Italian bronze equestrian sculpture of Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoia, by Baron Carlo Marochetti, the duke wearing full arm...

A charming marble bust of a young girl, unsigned, execute in the mid 19th century in Italy. it is in very good condition and the expression of the girl is attractive from all angles.

A very elegant Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble signed statue of Hebe, modeled after the original by Antonio Canova...

This Garibaldi at Calatafimi is an original decorative majolica object realized in Sicily, Italy by Italian manufacture during the end of 19th century. This very rare painted maj...

A spectacular Italian 19th century neo-classical white carrara marble sculpture of Paulina Bonaparte signed by Carlo Fossi. Paulina was...

Pair of 19th century Chelsea Porcelain figures of seated poodles & pups England, Circa 1850s A rare find, a true pair of Chelsea Porcelain (Attributed) poodles and pups. Both fig...

Continental Austrian Hungarian (19th Cent) large iron bust of a Queen Elizabeth on plinth (signed: E. ZAGUT, Tusey. Meuse)

Bronze bust of Napoleon III, 19th century. Sculpture representing a 19th century Bust of Napoleon III, Napoleon III Period. Dimensions: H: 22cm, W: 11cm, D: 9cm.

A handsome and high quality Italian 19th century patinated bronze statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. The statue is raised by a circular base where the emperor stands proudly with his...

A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...

Bronze group with brown patina featuring Cupids fighting over a heart after Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791). This work had a great success in the second half of the 19th century...

Hunting dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) probably a space spaniel dimensions length 19 cm or 2 cm high and 8 cm deep late 19th century. Additional information: Material: bron...

An amazing 19th century hand painted Staffordshire clock face, flat back figurine with a seated Scottish man and girl.

A 19th century plaster head of a woman wearing a bonnet with original worn paint.

Accessorize a man's office with this antique bronze dog sculpture. Created in France, circa 1890, the sculpture stands on a grey marble top; it feat...

Pietro Bazzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) - ‘Mosè Salvato Dalle Acque’. An Important Exhibition Florentine Marble Group of Moses Rescued from the Waters, on a carved Rosso Levanto Pedest...

A fine antique English bronze bust. Depicting of HRM Queen Victoria in 3-quarter profile. After Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm. Cast by the Elkington & Co. foundry. With a cast 'Boehm fe...

A specimen from Wunderkammer: the tail of a barracuda fish (sphyraena barracuda). An example of a natural specimen intended to be suspended, consists of the tail of a barracuda (sphy...

A charming and high quality true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu statues, signed H. Ferrat. Each stunning bronze is raised by a square Ormolu plinth below a c...

This substantial and well executed hand-carved marble bust is signed by an unknown artist, and originates from England and done in the period Victorian style. The sculpture depicts a...

19th C bronze German sheppard doorstop. Great condition.

A charming Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young girl signed Mencuri, Firenze.

Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture of a Sphynx. Measurements: Height: 6.25" Depth: 9.25" Width: 5.5".

Exquisitely detailed carving of a Roman Bust with Helmet. The Males features are intricately carved with attention given to the shape of the nose and furrowed brow as he prepares to ...

A lovely and most unique Continental mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statue. The beautiful statue of a maiden is dressed in a classical garment holding a bouquet of fl...

A European carved stone lion from the 19th century, or potentially older. This antique stone lion statute features nice hand carved details, includ...

An impressive late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a standing jaguar with excellent rich green patina and very fine hand chased surface detail. Raised on an integral base, sig...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Common pigeon (Columba livia) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...