Statues of Artists exicuted in Spelter

19th century statue of lovers in spelter on faux marble depicts two young lovers in classical raiment enjoying their vitality and company. This idyllic notion rose to incredible popularity during the Belle Epoque, culminating in a variety of sculptors depicting such scenarios in bronze. Then copies would be made of the original bronzes which were cast in spelter and given a hand-applied finish to mimic the look of bronze. Note the detail in the garments, the bough of flowers, even the love birds on the ground at their feet! The Classic poses were derived from the French fascination with ancient Greek and Roman statuary...

20th century silvered spelter/zamac statue of Sarah Bernhardt as Napoleon II in L' Aiglon with marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, spelter, zinc Technique: cast, polished, metalwork Dimensions: 4.5 in x 4 in x 15.5 in Date: early 20th century Style: Belle Époque, Art Nouveau Place of origin: France Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) played the role of "aiglon" in the room eponymous Edmond Rostand...

Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of metal, the figure depicts the cardinal Mazarin ...

Statue in the taste of the artist Modigliani, XXth Century. Terracotta sculpture of a woman's head in the style of the artist Modigliani, 20th century.     h: 57cm , w: 14cm, d: 16cm