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Technique: Gilt
Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias.
The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room.
The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Gilded Bronze Japanese Couple by E. Laurent & Raingo Frères, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed E. LAURENT and Raingo Fres and numbered 375 and 321 on the base
Charming pair of gilded bronze sculptures representing a Japanese couple in traditional clothing. The man pla...
Category
1880s French Japonisme Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Polychrome Painted Saint
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...
Category
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Wood
James Bearden "Segment Jewelry Box on Pedestal"
Located in New York, NY
"Segment jewelry box on pedestal," a new work in patinated steel with 24-karat gold leaf and fused bronze, copper, and glass enamel. By Des Moines, Iowa, ar...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Copper, Bronze
Fine Antique Early 20th C Parian Figure, Woman with Gold Ball
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, antique early 20th century Parian figure of a nude blond woman holding a gilt ball in her right hand. Fine attention to detail is seen in her delicately rendered fingers, fee...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stone Horned Bull Sculpture Decorative Objects, Ancient Pixiu Patina Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Hand Created Sculpture Decorative Objects, stone Horned Bull, Ancient Pixiu for Home Decor
In tradition
As for all other Zoroastrian cosmological beliefs, the primary source of info...
Category
1960s West Asian Art Deco Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Gold Plate
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Cherubs on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, late 19th to early 20th century. Pair of gilt bronze cupid mantel statuettes, one with bow drawn and one removing an arrow, on white marble plinths...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Edition Artcurial Omaggio a Picasso, Gilt Bronze 637/3000
Offered for sale is a rare gilt bronze and metal sculpture by the Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berroca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Craved and Gilded Santo 17th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely Spanish Colonial antique Santo figure, beautifully gilded with tones of deep red underpainting showing through. The statue represents a...
Category
17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive larger than life-size cast and gilt bronze left hand and arm of a bodhisattva, late 19th century or earlier, Tibet.
The over-sized arm and hand of graceful proportions. The arm tapering down to a slender wrist embellished with a simple bracelet hiding the join between the hand and arm. The hand and arm richly gilt. The join to the elbow visible and exposed.
The hand heavily cast, with nice detail to the fingernails and cuticles. The palm with simple incised lines. The hand, with the pointer and pinky fingers raised, and the middle and ring finger folded down touching the thumb, performs the gesture known as karana mudra, the gesture of dispelling evil. (Here in Texas we refer to this gesture as "Hook'em Horns!")
Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin.
The hand and arm would originally have been part of a much larger sculpture. Unfortunately many Tibetan Buddhist sculptures...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Turquoise Blue Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
In tradition
Anahita, the Persian goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisd...
Category
1970s West Asian Art Deco Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair Antique Bronze Patinated Putti Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Nautilus" sculpture, Paris, France, circa 1970 / 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Nautilus in transparent amber resin, mounted on a gilded metal base depicting a seaweed. Base in red Burgundy marble.
Height: 40 cm (15.8 inches)
Width: 16,5 cm (6.5 inches)
Depth: ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Holiday Ornaments by Georg Jensen Collectibles Series, Christmas Decorations
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
A fine set of holiday ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series.
Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approxim...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century Sterling Made in Italy Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Italian XIV Century Knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enamelled details.
Category
1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and gilded decor,
Spain, circa 1650
Weathered, small losses, old repairs and adjustments o...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Gilt Bronze Buddha Sculptures from Laos/Thailand
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century - beautifully preserved coloring.
Dimensions of taller: 33 inches tall (price $4,600).
Dimensions smaller: 22.5 inches tall (price $3,300).
This Buddha in ...
Category
19th Century Laotian Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Maurice Bouval "Ophelia" Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Maurice Bouval's Ophelia, created circa 1900, pays homage to Sarah Bernhardt's portrayal of the character in a 1886 production of Hamlet. In a pivotal moment of the play, Ophelia, am...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpture "Isis" by Claire Colinet
Located in London, GB
An exquisite early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt bronze figure of a young female dancer seated upon a shawl that she is lifting either side of her. The surface decorated with enamel painted ancient Egyptian design, exhibiting excellent colour and detail. Raised on a marble base and signed Cl.J.R.Colinet
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 42 cm
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1925
Materials: Bronze & Marble
Book Ref: Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan Catley
Page: 117
SKU: 9176
ABOUT
Colinet
Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) was French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style.
Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years.
Early Life
Colinet was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1880. Little is known about her life other than the artwork she produced during a successful career that spanned more than 40 years. As a woman, she was in the minority in her chosen field of sculpture during the era in which she worked and lived.
Career
At an undetermined date – probably around 1910 – Colinet emigrated to Paris, France, where she studied sculpture under the watchful eye of Jef Lambeaux and exhibited for the first time at the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1913 and became a permanent member of the organization in 1929. From 1937 to 1940, she exhibited at the Salon des Independents in Paris and joined the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors. Colinet's work is primarily done in the Art Deco style, and her models included odalisques, exotic dancers, jugglers and artists of cabaret.
A number of her female dancer pieces were influenced by a revival of the Orientalism movement which had been popular in Europe from about 1860 to 1880. Her preferred casting material was bronze; however, a number of her most distinguished sculptures are chryselephantine, being a combination of both bronze and ivory.
Colinet's sculpture has become highly desirable to collectors and, increasingly, is selling for exorbitant sums. At a Christie's sale on 4 May 2007, her Ankara Dancer...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue on Marble Base, circa 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau, circa late-19th century, France. This gilt ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Decorative Rhino Sculpture, Platinum Toned Metallic Finish c 1980s
By Dimitri Omasar
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large rhinoceros sculpture crafted around the late 1980s, in England,
This sculptural piece of animalia, showcases a more simplified and stylized form of the rhinoceros, with a s...
Category
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French 1890s Gilded Zinc Horse Head Sculpture with Angular Traits and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French gilded zinc horse head sculpture from the late 19th century, with stylized character and distressed patina. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Porcelain woman Bust with kintsugi
Located in MEAUX, FR
This female bust, sculpted in a brilliant white porcelain, evokes the grace and nobility of antique statues. Coiffed with an elegant high chignon, this 38 cm tall figure captivates w...
Category
2010s French Japonisme Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester
Germany, Early 20th Century
A meticulously cast and modeled Medieval / Renaissance Figure of the Court Jester...
Category
20th Century German Renaissance Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Hollywood Regency Standing Gold and Silvered Harlequin Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency standing gold and silvered harlequin sculpture, after the sculpture '"Arlequin" by Rene de St Marceaux (1845-1915).
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Korean Carved and Giltwood Buddha, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and well carved Korean lacquered and gilt wood figure of Amitabha Buddha (Amita Bul), Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century, Korea.
The Budd...
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot in the from of a Lady Golfer, Jose Dunach
By José Dunach
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous gilded bronze car mascot modelled as a lady golfer and mounted on a marble base.
Signed on the base J Dunach; Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was bor...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century, French Empire Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
Located in IT
19th Century, French Empire Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
This refined centerpiece stand was crafted in France in the early 19th century, during the Empire period, from finely chiselled an...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Malabar Man on a Rhinoceros
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 19th century Meissen Porcelain orientalist/Turkish figure of a Malabar Man seated on a rhinoceros. This is a rare and beautiful group made by...
Category
19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Auguste Moreau, Bronze Statue of Le Char D’Aurore ‘The Chariot of Aurora’
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The Chariot of Aurora. Aurora, Apollo. Aurora is shown in her chariot, accompanied by the hours and heralded by Apollo;
Gilded patina. Signed; Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was a famous...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Sunray on Blue Celesite Geode Heart with Blue Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded sunray mounted on a blue celesite geode heart and adorned with blue coral. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif i...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Coral, Gold Leaf
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin. Seated on a lotus base in rajalilasana, the "posture of royal ease...
Category
20th Century Chinese Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Gilt Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze necklace with chain and a square plaque on the subject of "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" with apple tree in the center, designed and made by Line Vautrin in her e...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Silver, Quartz and Glass Model of an Owl Attributed to Asprey
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Vermeil, Silver
18th Century Spanish Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception, Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel.
Besides its impressive size this sculpture is an excellent, museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath.
The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often hired by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase.
Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources.
We see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a calcite crystal cluster and adorned with citrine points and joined with an angel head or "Putto". A Putto is a che...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Stunning Pair of Bronze Table Picture Frames with Lion Sculptures & Royal Crowns
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and artistic pair of gilt bronze picture frames.
If you are an antiques enthousiast and you also enjoy looking at the most majestic beast in the animal kingdom then you will lo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Sculpture Lion Head Gilded Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
A gilt bronze lion head sculpture, probably part of a building's decoration, is in good condition, with beautiful details of the different p...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional Antique French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire a Paris. Exceptionally cast, hand-chiseled and further burnished and matted with two-tone gold, this dore bronze grouping of two neoclassical lovers is of the upmost quality and craftsmanship. As Pierre-Philippe Thomire is regarded as one of the greatest bronzier's of the late 18th century and early 19th century, this dore bronze piece could only be made by someone with his artistic talents. The lovers are seen with the man seated on a cushioned bench with tasseled...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Sculptural Hand Carved & Painted Wooden Buddha
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt.
Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...
Category
1970s Central Asian Folk Art Vintage Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Large Sculptural Organic Brass and Gilt Metal Flower Leaf Floor Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage gilt metal and brass floor lamp in the style of Tommaso Barbi.
Belgium, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 3 x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Important 19th Century Gilded Bronze Centrepiece, Christofle, Paris
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880.
The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown
Located in New York, NY
An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...
Category
1860s German Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Carved Gilt Teak Standing Buddha, Northern Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large, tall Thai standing carved teak wood Buddha, lacquered and gilt, with hand raised in abhaya mudra, far Northern Thailand or possibly Laos, early 20th century.
Near life-siz...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Bust of North African Tribesman, 'DE CAÏD' by Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider
This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian High Victorian Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1750, this large carved giltwood eagle head has been mounted to a painted black stand with a thin metal arm more recently. The bird has a large foliate ma...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
By François Girardon
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Rare 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Bust of Alexander The Great, After The Model by Francois Girardon. Drawing inspiration from the renowned "Bust of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)" housed in the esteemed Palace of Versailles, this monumental work of art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, serving as a testament to the creator's artistic prowess.
Central to this magnificent sculpture is the resplendent red marble face, neck, and hair of Alexander the Great. Capturing the youthful essence of the conqueror, the sculptor depicts him as a young man with a clean-shaven countenance, his moderately long curls delicately cascading from beneath a remarkably unadorned helmet, save for a magnificent plume. The red marble harmoniously accentuates the life-like features of Alexander, imparting an air of regal elegance to the composition.
Adding to the allure of this remarkable sculpture is an ormolu robe cascading over Alexander's shoulders, exuding an aura of nobility and power. Of particular note, the breastplate bears an embossed ormolu mask of a deity in profile, surrounded by elegantly sweeping acanthus leaves, paying homage to the influential forces that shaped the life of this great conqueror. Once again, the sublime combination of precious metal and marble amplifies the robe's magnificence, further accentuated by the presence of an ormolu body chain swaying gracefully from Alexander's left shoulder to his right hip.
The selection of marbles for the cuirass and plinth serves as an additional testament to the artist's commitment to crafting a visually striking and harmonious composition. The grey marble cuirass complements the overall color scheme of the bust while providing a subtle contrast to the red marble features. At the neck, a pleated ormolu linen undergarment discreetly peeks out, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to intricate details and enhancing the sculpture's depth. The original Alexander The Great Bust...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Holiday Ornaments Designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen Collectibles
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Holiday ornaments designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen. The ornaments are made of brass and gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6 1/'2" Wide and approximately 1.19 i...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Baroque Putti Cherubs, Polychrome & Gilt Wood, French Pyrenees ca 1700
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of original Baroque wooden putti / winged cherubs.
We were told that they originate from a church in the French Pyrenees.
We suppose they are from...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
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...
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in form of a lion supporting a cylindrical case draped with ribbon tied laurel swags ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
Category
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler.
Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...
Category
18th Century German Rococo Antique Gilt Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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Tour the Wabi-Sabi New York Apartment of Andrianna Shamaris
As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.
Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures
The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.