Belle Époque Sculptures

A stunning early 20th century French Belle Époque period Bourdois & Bloch Porcelaine de Paris Meissen style porcelain figure of a parrot. Made in Paris, France, circa 1910, exceptionally executed, exquisitely detailed throughout and displaying brilliant hand painted rich coloring, with a unique pierced beak, realistically modeled with wings slightly open perched atop a naturalistic tree stump base, Signed, underglaze blue crossed arrows mark to lower tree trunk. What truly stands out and is absolutely remarkable is how the maker/artist manged to make this work appear like a completely different sculpture depending on the angle it's viewed from. History: Paris Porcelain (Porcelain de Paris), a term that conjures images of grandeur, elegance, and sophistication; is to France what Dresden Porcelain is to Germany. Porcelain by a variety of makers from a region rather than one maker, it's the collective name given to the various porcelain studios and decorating workshops within and around Paris, France. In this case and many others Porcelain de Paris is also as good if not sometimes better than Dresden, Meissen or Sevres porcelain and is certainly a collectible to look out for. The Bourdoir and Bloch factory was originally founded around 1820 and specialized in producing fine quality porcelain in the style of the famous 18th century factories. This most distinctive figural bird was made by the Paris porcelain factory of Bourdoir and Bloch around 1910. This example bears the August 8, 1887 registered trademark of two blue crossed arrows, used around the time that Eugene Marx Clauss had joined forces with Achille Bloch and Leon Bourdois (who were both collaborators of Samson) and were operating under the name Clauss Co from 1887-1890 in the small factory started by Eugene's grandfather Jean-Marx Clauss in 1788 on rue de la Pierre-Levee in Paris. This Parisian antique porcelain parrot...

French Patinated Spelter Bull Sculpture by Charles Valton (1851–1918). This striking French patinated spelter bull sculpture by Charles Valton is a fine example of late 19th-century...

A petite porcelain figurine of a bird by Karl Ens. Glazed in pink, blue, brown, and yellow, this small bird sits perched upon a white branch with yellow flowers. Signed at bottom. D...

1890s Belle Époque bronze sculpture of a young fisherman 'Pêcheur' by the sculptor Adolphe-Jean Lavergne, France By: Adolphe-Jean Lavergne Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique:...

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...

A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque three light patinated, gilt bronze and gilt-metal figural chandelier pendant. The dark patinated bronze figure of a hovering cherub enwra...

A statue of thr Muse Calliope, the first of the nine muses of Greek mythology, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, in metal letterhead. Signed. Take into account that the colors on th...

Designed by Jonathan Adler, this sculptural art glass horse from the Menagerie line presents a stylized equine silhouette reduced to bold, modernist geometry, with an arched neck, sq...

An elegant and highly romantic gilt bronze figural sculpture signed by the celebrated French sculptor Paul Dubois, depicting a graceful young woman captured mid-motion with extraordi...

A fine French sculptural figure of an Alsatian dog of patinated bronze - from the Belle Epoque period - set upon a rectangular raised plinth base of black marble. Signed to the base...

"Enfant au Coq" A bronze sculpture of a child and cock after Cecioni Adriano, depicting a young child holding a rooster aloft. The bronze has a warm ...

French School, The Water Carrier, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a classical female upholding a water jug, on a circular plinth, unsigned. 37" H x 10" Diame...

This alluring bronze depicts the full-length figure of a young lady who, swathed in draped clothing, looks downward toward a basket of flowers hung about her waist. The circular base...

A signed 19th century marble miniature bust of a young girl. Part of an extensive collection of smalls we just purchased from a NJ Collector of fifty years.

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.

A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...

Brilliantly sculpted and cast with very fine detail with a rich, lustrous patina, this celebrated bronze of a fully nude male archer was sculpted by Ernst ...

Painted Porcelain rooster, Germany, late 19th century.

A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Nine Light Candelabra After Clodion After Clodion Each cast as a female and a male figure from a bacchanale upholding eight scroll branches with a central branch in the form of a quiver, on a bronze mounted circular base of granite. Claude Michael Clodion, [1738-1814], was the son-in-law of sculptor Augustin Pajou; he trained in Paris in the workshops of Lambert Sigisbert Adam, his maternal uncle and Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the most successful sculptor of the time. After winning the Prix de Rome, he moved to Italy, sharing a studio with Jean-Antoine Houdon and studying antique, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture. In 1771 Clodion returned to Paris, where he continued to produce mostly in terracotta. He also worked with his brothers in other media, decorating objects...

Cold-painted bronze sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century

This delicate statuette, amazing in its plot and executed in the best traditions of Meissen, depicts a charming cherub with a sad face expression, who has injured his leg and is leaning on homemade crutches. It evokes in the viewer compassion and a smile of tenderness at the same time. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base. Dimensions: Height: 8.38 inches With: 3.63 inches Depth: 4.63 inches MEISSEN Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...

A spelter statue of Demeter and Persephone embracing it other with their tunics flowing in the wind. Signature “H Moreau” signed and foundry seal title statue “Protection” circa 1880...

A highly refined and prestigious **19th-century French bronze sculpture**, titled ***“Poussin sortant de l'œuf”*** (*Chick Hatching from the Egg*), masterfully created by celebrated ...

A fine antique French bronze sculpture. By Louis Lerolle (ca. 1868-1948) In gilt bronze with a darkened finish. In the form of a well-dressed woman with a large hat putting on a g...

Unique and amazing 19th century mantel clock garniture. If you are looking for a one of a kind and truly spectacular clock to grace your living space then this work of beauty could ...

A very fine 19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture depicting a wonderful angel, original carved marble, by Emilio ...

Late 19th-century Belle Époque bronze fisherman sculpture by the author Vincenzo Gemito, Italy By: Vincenzo Gemito Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, pati...

A Bronze Eurydice tabletop statue by Eugène Marioton, from the 19th Century. Eurydice, one of the Nereids, is depicted in a bronze statue from the 19th century. Her long hair flows ...

Impressive and highly refined example of French Academic sculpture from the Belle Époque period, created by Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912) and signed on the base “Mathurin Moreau”. Dati...

After Francois Rude (French, 1784-1855) "The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, unsigned, elements missing. 17" H x 17.5" W x...

A delightful and most charming Italian Turn of the Century Belle Epoque Period patinated Bronze statue of a young boy entitled "Il Granchio", signed by Annibale De Lotto. This wonder...

Highly detailed original 19th century bronze sculpture of young lady holding flowers. Dressed in beautiful gown with flowers in her hair. Signed on b...

Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler Group of shepherds with tree Naturalistic oval base. A shepherd couple sitting together under leafy oak trees. T...

A beautifully proportioned antique gilt bronze sculpture of a hunting fox with a duck in its mouth, mounted on a polished malachite slab in richly veined shades of green and black. T...

A fine and stunning pair of Sevres porcelain figures, mid 19th century, of a female fruit picker and a male grape harvester, the bottoms with underglaze Sevres marks. Sevres porcelain at its best in this magnificent pair. A fine example from a New Orleans home in the lower garden district...

Large 19th century French sculpture by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) depicting a young girl, on her hand rests a small love bird. Made of spel...

Antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze bust of Mignon after the original model by Eugène Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). 22 by 14 by 11 inch...

Pierre Louis Detrier (French, 1822-1897) Bronze Bust of a Woman, late 19th century, the beauty wearing a floral crown and flowing dress, signed, on a Rouge Griotte marble socle with ...

Early 20th century patinated bronze sculpture of male Athlete by Donato Barcaglia, Italy By: Donato Barcaglia Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated...

Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated on cresting waves and a bird in flight. Made of spelter, or pot metal, with a beautiful warm, rich chocolate brown patina. Signature on base: L.&.F. Moreau L.&.F. Moreau two brothers who were perhaps best known for creating highly ornate clocks...

Austrian Cold-Painted Figure of a Musician, after Franz Bergmann Austria, circa 1900s An expressive Austrian cold-painted figure of a Bedouin musician, crafted in the early 1900s aft...

This refined antique carved alabaster bust depicts a young woman rendered with the quiet elegance and naturalistic sensitivity associated with late 19th-century French decorative scu...

European cast-iron large crosses Small cross dimensions: H 57.5 x W 20.5 x D 3 Middle cross dimension: H70.5 x W 21.5 x D 4.   

Original 19th century bronze by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) "Jeune Fille a L'oiseauuguste", Young Girl With Bird, or Young Lady Coming Through The Reeds". Young woman walking among the reeds with a bird, dove, at her feet. Beautiful bronze with rich brown patina on marble base. Auguste Moreau was a French sculptor, who was born on 22 February 1834 in Dijon and died 11...

Célebre e importante escultura del siglo XIX, en bronce patinado del maestro escultor francés Jean Antonin Mercié (1845-1916), inscripción en el bronce F. Barbedienne, "fondeur París...

Bronze Sculpture "Grenadier with Bayonet lighting his pipe" by Antoine Bofill Beautiful patinated bronze sculpture with a marble base, of a grenadier with a bayonet, engraved in the ...

Jean-Baptise Germain (French, 1841-1910) "La Pensee" Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure with outstretched arm and holding a book, signed to ba...

Gilded bronze sculpture with marble "Flutist" by Édouard Drouot Beautiful sculpture of the semi-naked muse of music represented with a crown of flowers and double-flautin, made of gi...

A lovely early 20th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture of two sisters by Affortunato Gory Depicting two little girls reading, one with a b...

This charming antique terracotta sculpture from Italy, circa 1930, depicts four young boys grouped shoulder to shoulder in a lively, intimate composition. Each figure wears a wide-br...

A Fine French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Figure titled “Lutin des Bois” (Woodland Fairy or Elf) after Luca Madrassi (Italian, 1869-1914). The beautifully executed slender fig...

Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (French, 1821-1902) "Jolie Couseuse" [Pretty Sewer] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure with her sewing in her hands, on a round...

Masterfully carved and sculpted alabaster bust of a young girl with outstretched arms holding up a cup by Antonio Frilli. Smiling faced young girl, wearing lace and ruffled clothing,...

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

Decorate an office shelf with this cheerful pair of antique terracotta children busts. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1880, each subject features a child face sculpture standing on a black painted socle base. Each figure has wonderful facial expressions and nice details. Both artworks are signed on the back E. Guillemin with marks reading "Quai Jemmapes 6". The busts are in excellent condition with the original terracotta patinated finish. Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841-1907) was a French sculptor of the Belle Époque. He worked mainly in bronze and also made artwork subjects in terracotta. He studied under his father, the painter Auguste Guillemin, and under Jean-Jules Salmson. He showed work at the Salon of Paris from 1870-1899, and in 1897 received an honorable mention there. His sculptures incorporated themes inspired by the French revolution, Mediterranean mythology, and orientalist aesthetics. His oeuvre is reminiscent of other mid-18th century European bronze sculptors, including Jef Lambeaux, Marcel...

Note: This piece is potentially a very early model for the original bronze or sculpted closely to the original. A finely carved marble figure of Mousse Siffleur, also known as The ...

Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

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...

This whimsical little bronze shows 2 young children on a sled riding down a hill of snow and with one youngster waving to us. The bronze is finished in gilt and the sled is mounted on carved marble. That is marble, not alabaster, and if you ever tried to dig your thumb nail into marble vs. alabaster you will see how much harder that stone is comparatively. The bronze is signed by the noted German artist Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski...

Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902) "Sir Anthony Van Dyck" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th century, the standing figure wearing a hat, cloak, and a sword, holding a cane and a fo...