Gilt Sculptures

A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, each modeled as a baby Bacchus, in the form of a child faun, seated on tree trunk a...

This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this design, as in Vion’s, the Three Graces are depicted holding up a spherical clock...

Our charming bronze depicting a horse startled by a lizard after the French artist, Jean-Francois-Theodore Gechter (1796-1844) measures 11.25 in (28.5 cm) tall. Apparently unsigned. ...

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...

Decorate a console, mantel, or a woman’s writing desk with this romantic antique bronze composition titled “Le Baiser” (“The Kiss”). Crafted in France circa 1860, the sculpture depic...

"Chinoise” Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. This sculpture, a self portrait which stylistically mixes Art Nouveau and orientalism, is among her earliest successes. This piec...

Large silver, amethyst and quartz model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1970 Height 42cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm This stunning sculpture, attributed to Asprey, the renown...

American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th c...

First half of the 18th century, Lombardy Cherubs (2) Gilded wood, 88 cm high The work stands out for its high artistic quality and remarkable attention to detail, as evidenced by ...

Unique and rare painted Globe with mystical graphics in a street art way made by a French artist . The artist has sold some paintings at auction in 2019 for an average price of €600...

This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...

Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 17.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century German soldier with sword ...

Italian plaster cherub with polished agate coral wings on an 18th century Italian gilded candlestick base with polished agate slices. The Italian 18th century gilded base is origina...

Early 20th century Belle Époque french gilt bronze sculpture of boy playing the hunter Kamarad by Georges Flamand By: Georges Flamand Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast...

20th-century Sterling Silver miniature belonging to the collection "The History of Fashion" of a 16th-century women's costume that belonged to Eleonora Gonzaga. Eleonora Gonzaga (Ma...

Empoli Jar with Spike, is a unique art glass jar by British glass artist James Lethbridge. Blown glass with gilding on the inside. The outer layer is covere...

These unusual hand-sculpted polychrome wax figurines on giltwood base depicting two Arabs relaxing on a sofa perfectly captures late 19th century Europe's perspective and aesthetic f...

Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian soldier with sword and dagger The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label "Armatura Inglese XV° Secolo" - "English...

A very unique pair of circa 1940's Italian hand-blown figural art glass table lamps in the form of Carnival characters standing next to Venetian columns...

Early 20th century Art Déco golden bronze small sculpture/figurine seal of a gentleman, England By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, patinated, polished, gilt Dimensions: 1 in x 1 in x 3 in Date: early 20th century Style: Art Déco Place of origin: England Embodying the quintessential English gentleman, this early 20th-century Art Déco seal...

Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...

Constellation is a unique glass sculpture created from clear and black glass with gold leaf detail. Handcrafted in blown and sculpted glass by the British artist Louis Thompson. Acc...

Decorate a shelf in an office or study with this elegant two-tone antique bronze composition. Created in France circa 1890, the composition depicts two young kids kneeling and reading a large book together. The large art work...

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...

French 19th Century carved white Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab. Wonderful ring tray for bedside or even a soap dish. Or ...

A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century. The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...

Place this elegant antique Madonna and Child sculpture in a living room, bedroom, or private devotional space. Hand carved in Southern France circa 1780, the two-piece composition de...

Herkimer diamonds in matrix mounted on an 18th century Italianhand-carved and gilded distressed molding and adorned with baroque pearls. "Herkimer diamonds" are unique and classic d...

A sublime Burmese carved, lacquered and gilt hardwood crowned Buddha seated in a "western pose", early to mid 20th century, Burma (Myanmar). The elegant and graceful Buddha is portrayed wearing an elaborate six pointed crown with two large "wings" to the side, and a simple robe wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. He is seated upon a high stepped throne, his feet resting upon a double lotus pedestal. The Buddha's face is serene. He stares out in the distance calmly, with eyes slightly downcast, and a slight smile on his face. His long, pendulous earlobes blend in with the wings of the elaborate crown upon his head. A lotus bud finial would originally have surmounted the head, but is now missing. He holds one hand in his lap, palm up in a meditative gesture. His other hand rests gently on his knee. This pose, with the Buddha seated upon a raised throne, with both legs planted on the floor, is often referred to as a "western pose". The pose is most often associated with the Bodhisattva Maitreya...

Superb marble and gilt bronze bust representing a young emperor with his robe and laurel wreath. Italy early 20th century, of the Romantic style. Signed A. Fagioli. Dimensions in ...

Large silver, quartz and glass model of an owl attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 71cm, width 28cm, depth 30cm This exceptional owl sculpture, crafted around 1975, is attrib...

French Flute Player Gilt Bronze Figure, mid 19th century, the standing figure in 16th century costume on a black marble base. 11" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D.

A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding al...

Patrizia Guerresi (Italian, b. 1951) "Donnasole" [Sun Woman] Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed and numbered edition "163/1000" to reverse, mounted on an ebonized rectangular base. ...

Gilt bronze sculpture, napkin holder representing the head of a Lion, 20th century. Gilt bronze sculpture, napkin holder representing the head of a Lion, 20th century.   Dimensions...

Vintage, 18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychromed and Parcel-Gilt, Painted Sculpture of a Bishop with Mitred Head

Italian age Art Deco dolphin statue in gilded brass.

A very fine French antique gilt bronze figural group titled "Pro Patria" meaning "For one's country" in Latin. by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) l The statue depicts a female figure of winged Victory supporting a soldier ready for battle equipped withj a sword and shield...

A distinctive wall-mounted sculptural light fixture in the Mid-Century Hollywood Regency tradition, crafted from hand-shaped metal and finished in rich gold and bronze tones. This st...

This charming early 20th-century French figurine, titled Rêverie (meaning “Daydream”), beautifully captures the elegance and romanticism of the Belle Époque period. Crafted in gilded...

An impressively large & well cast pair of Orientalist figures depicting a pair of Middle Eastern male & female musicians attired in traditional costume. Both figures are mode...

Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...

Signed “A.H. Devaulx”, and marked “Susse Fes Ed.20” Dimensions: Height 6-7/8”, width 7-7/8”, depth 4-1/4” This wonderfully unusual desktop sculpture of gilded bronze, depicting a beautiful female-centaur breastfeeding her cub is made in a classic romantic style of the Belle Epoque era by a remarkable French sculptor, Alexandre Henri Devaulx. Alexandre Henri Devaulx (French, 1856-1940) was the son of the noted sculptor of the Romanticism period, François Théodore Devaulx (1808–1870). Born in Paris, he studied under E. Devaulx, making his début as a sculptor at the 1876 Paris Salon with Portrait, a plaster medallion. Alexandre Henri Devaulx became a member of the Artistes Français in 1888, winning an award with merit in the same year.... Susse Frères Bronze Foundry, Paris - The French firm Susse Frères manufactured a daguerreotype camera, which was one of the first two photographic cameras...

Attributed to Barthélemy Prieur (Berzieux, Champagne 1540-1611, Paris) Relief of a Sacra Conversazione French, circa 1600 Gilt bronze Dimensions: 17.3 x 13.2 cm. / 6 7/8 x 5 1/4 inch...

German Shepherd Bronze Vienna 1900

18th century Italian gilded fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the a...

Gilt bronze valquiria sculpture signed Jean Baptiste Belloc (1863 - 1919), Colin Foundry. France, circa 1900.

Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of the 'Theban Dancer' by CJR Colinet French, circa 1925 Measures: Height 55cm, width 59cm, depth 23cm The important Fr...

19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink...

17th century Italian candlestick base fragment from Tuscany mounted with a rutile quartz crystal. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the Florence...

19th Century, French Marble and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece This particular centerpiece was made, in white marble and finely chiseled gilded bronze, in France between the end of the eigh...

Stunning faux goat skin and gilt obelisk,\ manner of Karl Springer. Standing 82" high this element makes a statement in any environment. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...

Decorate a wall or dress a over-door with this elegant antique sculpture. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the element depicts an ornate, gilt decorative wood wall mounted carv...

Presenting an extraordinary 18th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed figure, capturing the tender image of baby Jesus in a standing posture, gracefully perched upon an intric...

Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze ...

Anton Chotka (Austrian, 1875-1925) Pair of dancig women gilt bronze bookends. The base is a bronze carpet with high details. Signed Chotka and stamped Aus...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick with pyrite in matrix on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base. The gilded fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a ...

Bring devotional beauty to a mantel, console, or chapel corner with this graceful antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary, carved in the Pyrenees of France circa 1860. Hand-carved in wo...

These delightful porcelain figurines were created in Russia in the 1950s. Included in this set are two models depicting a boy and girl holding skis, and a small figure of a boy playing ice hockey. These three figurines...

Depicting a moment of tender intimacy, this antique French bronze sculpture shows a couple in a moment of calm repose. Dressed in typical Classical Roman attire, the man sits, holdin...