Country Sculptures

French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.

19th century gilded zinc horse head. These were used as a butcher's mark and often hung above the door. Beautiful original French piece, period 1870, with the original gilding. The w...

Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  

This imposing hand-wrought iron sculpture embodies the mythical phoenix with an expressive force that resonates with the Italian craftsmanship of the 1940s and 1950s. The outstretche...

Pressed Italian Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in an Old Window Frame with great old paint. We were fortunate enough to purchase two old window frames that probably some very clever i...

Small Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940-1950.

Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

This beautiful antique Staffordshire cat features white fur spotted with large black spots. Created circa 1860, our cat is decorated with han...

The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...

Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...

For Restoration. A rough cast of a Remington bronze with The Plains native American riding a rearing horse as he wields his spear. On a faux marble b...

A Very Fine and Charming Italian Late 19th to early 20th-Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Group Titled “The Village Celebration” by Professor Antonio Garella (Italian, 1863-1919). The intricately, impressive and exceptionally carved statuary marble group depicting a dancing and singing group of Italian villagers, dancing and singing in a lively embrace, holding hands and arms. The joyful scene includes a figure playing an accordion, another holding a wicker basket, and a hunter with a rifle slung over his back, accompanied by his hunting dog. The sculpture is elegantly mounted on a swiveling, carved green marble pedestal. Signed: Profre A. Garella – Galleria P. Bazzanti, Firenze. Circa: Florence, 1900. Antonio Giuseppe Garella (1863–1919) was an Italian sculptor renowned for his work in marble, alabaster, and bronze during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Ferrara (some sources cite Bologna), he trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and in Bologna before establishing himself in Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the city’s artistic community. Often referred to as "Professor Antonio Garella," he was closely associated with the Galleria P. Bazzanti, a prestigious hub for sculpture sales and exhibitions. Garella’s career spanned the fin-de-siècle period, blending neoclassical influences with romantic, narrative themes inspired by everyday Italian life and classical antiquity. His sculptures, known for their intricate carving and emotional expressiveness, include lively portrayals, as seen in The Village Celebration. Other notable works include The Love Letter, a white marble figure of a young woman reading, evoking tender emotion; La Notte (The Night), a nude sculpture of a flying maiden above an orb; Diane of Gabii, a life-size marble inspired by classical antiquity; and Apollo and Daphne, a large marble sculpture modeled after Gianlorenzo Bernini’s 17th-century masterpiece in the Borghese Villa, Rome. In Apollo and Daphne, drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Garella captures the myth of the chaste nymph Daphne, pursued by the young god Apollo, who is bewitched by Cupid to fall in love with her. As Daphne prays to her river-god father to escape Apollo’s advances, she transforms into a laurel tree. Garella, like Bernini, sensitively carves Daphne’s feet and hands morphing into leaves and branches, while Ovid notes that Apollo can still feel her heart beating beneath the bark. Garella’s monumental commissions further highlight his prominence, including a 1904 statue of Garibaldi in Pistoia and two statues, L’Architettura and La Musica, for the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome. Though not as celebrated as Antonio Canova (1757–1822), Garella significantly contributed to Florence’s marble sculpture tradition, bridging academic styles with emerging 20th-century trends and influencing decorative arts. His masterpieces, often crafted through ateliers like Galleria P. Bazzanti, remain highly valued in European and American private collections, with limited auction records due to their scarcity in the antiques trade market. Related Literature: A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori italiani, Turin, 2003, vol. I. Museums: • Museo Civico di Prato (Prato Civic Museum) - Prato, Italy Ritratto di Filippino Lippi (Portrait of Filippino Lippi) Bronze and marble bust portraying the Renaissance painter Filippino Lippi (1457–1504), reflecting Garella's skill in portraiture and historical homage. • Fondazione Sgarbi (Sgarbi Foundation; a private cultural institution with museum-like functions, focused on art collections) - Ro Ferrarese, Italy Saffo (Sappho) Polymaterial bust (likely marble and other media) depicting the ancient Greek poet Sappho, emphasizing classical themes. • Muzeum Palac-Herbsta – Łódź, Poland...

Large Weathered Cast Iron Standing Statue of a Hunting Dog A very handsome Chap, he is standing and he is fully 3 dimensional and looks good from all sides Our faithful hound is loo...

French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900. The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...

Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Large Palissy fishs wall platter on a blue background with bugs, butterfly, lizard, crawfish, shells, leaves as ferns. The School of Paris is composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, F...

Rare 19th century French ducks tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.

Whimsical figure of French chef for charcuterie restaurant display sign.

A handsome collision of sport and sculpture, this set of seven vintage American and English polo sticks carries the easy authority of a life well played. Each mallet, weathered to pe...

French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...

Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.

This large Staffordshire spill vase features a proud stag with a fawn at its side, modeled in a naturalistic Victorian pastoral style. The deer are hand-painted in warm orange-brown...

French Majolica pheasant tureen from Caugant, circa 1950.

Striking impressive large 19th century Running Horse weathervane made into a freestanding sculpture. The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and ey...

This striking pair of antique Italian architectural finials was crafted in wood circa 1950 and likely originated from an ecclesiastical interior, such as an altar rail, processional ...

Early 20Thc Original Painted Hubley cat doorstop. This kitty is in very good condition and has wonderful original paint & patina.

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain fruits including oranges, pears, and apples, perfe...

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

A fantastic late 19th century Bavarian hand carved fruitwood hunt plaque depicting a roe deer hanging from a wooden peg over an oak branch with leaves and ...

A Beautiful Cast Bronze Cupid Bird Bath in the Manner of Franz Von Stuck The Cupid Holding the Decorated Shell shaped bowl Ideal for outdoors or in

American Country style (mid 20th Cent) carved life-size wood figure of a circus side show clown holding a clock-face hat with a gesso and painted surface (possibly made by Boston Carving...

Pair of tall leather riding boots. Told they are a size 10.5 no marking found to support that. Almost 12 inches in length. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age a...

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS RETIRED model of Lladro’s ‘St Joseph – San Jose Nacimiento’ figurine in near MINT condition. This figurine was sculpted by Salvador Furio...

Every cottage needs one of these! A 20th century North American caribou mount with a wonderful expression and a larger-than-life presence.

Deer Antler Mount from France probably from the 1960s.

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain vegetables including artichokes, eggplants, and a ...

Amazing 19th century French cast iron bull dining table produced by Salin Foundry, Dammarie-Sur-Saulx. The solid bull features a bronzed patina and meas...

Large French Terracotta Majolica Rooster Bavent Normandy. Height / 23.3 inches. W / 17.5 inches.

Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century cast-iron rooster sculpture, crafted in France circa 1920. This antique figure is rendered in a bold, hea...

Model Wooden Horse Drawn Hay Cart This is a trim little Wagon, it is made mainly in Oak and comes in a natural wood finish, with removable hay gates and m...

A rare pair of 19th Century carved giltwood elements of eagles with widespread wings, Indian, circa 1840. Artfully displayed on contemporary ebonised stands. Historic repair to one w...

Large French Majolica terracotta white elephant Bavent ( Normandy ) Height / 11 inches. Lenght / 18 inches.

Celebrate the proud emblem of France with this impressive early 20th-century rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1920, the large-scale piece is cast in solid iron and stands o...

These are a beautiful PAIR of porcelain Figures or Figurines made by Sitzendorf, Germany, circa 1920. The figures are finely modelled in very good detail. They depict two flower s...

English Country style (20th Century) stripped pine horse head with oval back.

This heavy antique French terracotta sculpture, titled "Le Vendangeur" (“The Grape Harvester”), was crafted circa 1880 and bears the impressed mark of Mandeville et Bernier, a noted ...

 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...

Horses, horse sculpture, marble horses, high relief horses, running horses, Italian art horses, made in Italy, bas-relief horses, high relief horse. High relief representing a group ...

19th Century Portuguese Majolica Palissy Turtle. Very rare, 11 by 10.5 inches , H / 4 inches.

Decorate a kitchen or breakfast room with this antique iron rooster. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the tall sculpture features a majestic chanti...

Crafted in France, circa 1880, this large, hand carved sculpture sits on an attached oval base; it features a horse figure rearing up on its back legs, fully tacked with English styl...

Very rare Small Majolica rooster Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3 inches.

Large Majolica hunting dog jardinière signed Jerome Massier Fils. Reference / page 110 "Barbotines de la Cote d'Azur" of M.Bottero. The Massier ...

A marvelous, large majolica rooster, handsome and proud, painted in vibrant reds, blues, greens, and yellows. Marked on collar.

This early 20th-century American solid cast iron mallard duck boot scrape is a multifunctional piece that encapsulates both practicality and rustic charm. Initially designed as a boo...

A beautiful rustic, farmhouse equestrian antique cast iron horseshoe boot scrape perfect for your country house, ranch, or stables. USA, Early 20th Century Measuers: 12"W x 4.5"D x...

A antique English prattware model of a cockerel or rooster. With mottled decoration in ochres and yellow. The base bears an old partial D. M. ...