Belle Époque Sculptures

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French 1845-1902) "Mignon", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing female resting against a tree stump and holding a lute, on a circular b...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Painted Porcelain rooster, Germany, late 19th century.

A fine antique miniature bronze. A miniature portrait bust of Molière, the alias of the playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin. Modeled after the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon. ...

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...

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 fine antique bronze sculpture. By Marcel Debut (1865-1933). In patinated bronze. In the form of a farmer ploughing a field with two oxen atop a terrain plinth in the form of mud...

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

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 Nice Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled “Les Premiers Pas” (First Steps) by Henri Plé Henri Plé and Ferdinand Barbedienne Depicting a mother helping her baby learn how t...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FRENCH 19TH CENTURY BRONZE OF CROUCHING VENUS AFTER COYSEVOX From our Bronze Sculpture collection we are delighted to offer this French Bronze of Crouching...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

La Pensee By E. Picault Bears Foundry Mark 19c Bronze The winged youth clad in billowing drape and taking flight with one hand raised, incised E. PICAULT, title plaque LA PENSÉE prenant son envol et portant la lumière, E. Picault.   Émile Louis Picault was a prolific French Orientalist sculptor known for his bronzes depicting allegorical and mythological scenes. Picault often chose warriors and heroes as subjects, as seen in his La Défense Du Foyer (ca. 1890), which extols patriotic virtues in French. Born on August 24, 1833 in Paris, France he studied under the painter Henri Royer...

"Cavalier Arabe”, which is a collaboration by two French sculptors Alfred Barye and Emile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin. Signed by E Guillemin and Bary f...

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...

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...

A very fine and rare lifesize French 19th century patinated metal figure of a standing maiden holding a lantern, the impressive figure depicting a young scantily dressed and barefoot...

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...

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...

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.   

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...

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

Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard...

A beautiful late 19th century Italian white Carrara marble entitled "Dormiente" By Prof. Romanelli Depicting a tired young girl taking a nap on a settee, sitting on a gray marble b...

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,...

Verdigris patinated bronze statue, entitled Echo, depicting a young nude nymph holding tambourine and calling out, by the American-born sculptor, Oscar Lenz (1874-1912). 70 inches t...

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...

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...

Pair Bust Depicting Summer & Spring Sculptures Statues on Pedestals LA Antiques . 19th century resin & reconstituted busts of ladies depicting summer and spring from Harrods Store, London. Made after the original pair by Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) in the Manner of Albert Ernest Carrier-belleuse Realized in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, the Drapery in Cashemire Onyx - Marbre and were sold at Christies for GBP 241,250 christies Decorative Arts Europe London 29 April 2010 Lot 100 The pair we have of tall busts two smiling females faces with hair gathered in a tight chignon, the forehead encircled with a flowered garland falling down on the shoulder mixed with wheat and fields flowers. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly hills West Hollywood Melrose ave La Cienega Blvd. Architectural Decorative...

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 Whistling Boy...

A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble sculpture depicting a young beauty going for a Swim standing on the steps of a dock, raised on its ori...

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

A large pair of Belle Epoque style French Majolica Porcelain Busts of Royals. Each is beautifully hand-painted with extraordinary care and skillful artwork. Both royals are wearing r...

Bronze Sculpture "Get Up" After Georges Petit de Chemellier, 20th Century Bronze Sculpture "Get Up" After Georges Petit de Chemellier, 20th Century. This charming bronze faithfully ...

A Large and Important Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze, French Champlevé Enamel and Wood Mantle Clock The top figure is of Nike of Samothrace...

Pair of cloisonné enamel decorated and silver gilt eggs Russian, 20th Century Height 7cm, diameter 5cm This duo of Russian antique eggs, artfully hand-fashioned from gilded silver and bedecked with painstakingly rendered cloisonné enamel, serve as proud emblems of the nation's rich lineage of gem-studded eggs. Crafted from sterling silver, as attested by the coveted '84' zolotnik stamp, each egg gleams with a seductive sheen, their interiors revealing the full splendour of gilded silver. The enamel floral arabesques, a hallmark of Russian craftsmanship, undulate elegantly across the egg's shell in an intricate ballet. These arabesques are arranged in a patterned circular band around the eggs, with larger circular, floral emblems taking centre stage in the body of the pieces. The bold blues of the enamel - in varying shades, from azure to navy - are offset by vibrant ruby red accents, making for an arresting visual contrast. Deeply rooted in a vibrant cultural tradition, these Russian eggs...

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...

Late 19th century bronze sculpture of a female warrior with sword Signed E Drouot Edouard Drouot was born in Sommevoire in the Haut Marne region on 3rd ...

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