Gilt Sculptures

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...

A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child. Exquisitely hand-painted with rea...

Antique 19th century French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne retailed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful Grand Tour model mounted on a gilt bronze and rouge marble plinth. Marked Tiffany & Co. with inventory number. The Antinous bust based on the Lansdown Antinous marble found at Hadrian’s Villa...

This distinguished set of three Neoclassical Roman busts, dating to the late 19th century, represents Roman Caesars in ceremonial military outfits. Each figure is modeled with an ind...

Large quartz crystal, pyrite and vermeil model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 62cm, width 81cm, depth 48cm Attributed to the celebrated and well-known Asprey...

Antique semi-precious stone and silver-gilt egg model Continental, Late 19th Century Height 19cm, diameter 8cm This superb decorative egg model is inset ...

Set of 6 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitious...

This striking pair of carved giltwood dolphin figures mounted on clear lucite bases likely began their life as decorative architectural elements—perhaps once adorning a piece of furn...

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires. The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...

"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...

Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco. Considered, among other things, the Patro...

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...

Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881-1971,) Guinea pig gilt bronze paperweight. Marked "Ed M Sandoz" near the lower edge, also with Susse Fres Ed mark. Description "COCHON D'INDE" Mod...

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 Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears A pair great Victorian casted iron candle sticks with gilded finish and marble base, Germany circa 1860. Each depicti...

Park Avenue pot plant! Beautifully gilded tole marijuana or cannabis plant in a silvered ceramic pot with several large buds.

Late19th Century Nguyen Seated Buddha Statue, ca 1890-1900. Collected in Hunan, Southern China. The Nguyen Dynasty was the last ruling imperial dynasty of Vietnam, reigning from 180...

Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Georges Récipon depicts a nude female figure reclining on a horseshoe. This is the large version of the model and dates from 1896. The sculpture is ex...

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...

An small but exquisitely cast and highly detailed bronze statue of St Joan of Arc in full body battle armour including the horse with one hand holding ...

A Magnificent Pair of Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two-Tone Patinated and Dore Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri...

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Native American Warrior Sculpture Henri Plé French, 1885 Height 111 cm, width 54 cm, depth 30 cm This dramatic bronze by Henri-Honoré Plé captures ...

This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...

A fabulous Art Deco cold painted gilt and silver bronze figure of a beautiful young woman reclining on a bed of wheat sheaves exhibiting rich colour and very fine hand chased surface...

Georges Récipon, "Lucky", Gilt Patina Bronze Sculpture / Desk Paperweight. Signed and dated. Beautiful bronze sculpture (gold patina) representing a naked woman nailed a horseshoe, ...

Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 42cm, width 31cm, depth 23cm Crafted in 20th century China, this superb objet d...

A Marvelous and quite decorative Chinese jade, cloisonné, gilt metal, and stone desk accessory. This piece is highly decorative and of very high quality. The hand-carved wood base is mounted with gilt stone which resembles rocks in a field or forest, Flowing out of the stones are gilt metal trees with jade leaves and flowers at the ends of them. There is also a cloisonné planter on one of the stones with gilt metal branches and jade arms growing out of it. In the pasture are two hand-carved and hand-polished green jade Guanyin figures which are each wearing beautiful clothes and are decorated with a jade wreath around their heads. Further adorned with jade, jadeite, and amethyst cabochons...

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...

Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...

Pair of biscuit sculptures, 1900, on an attractive gilded carved wood base. A pair of biscuit sculptures of dancers in Art Nouveau dress, 1900, on a...

A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. The hand is beautifully cast, with long, elega...

This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...

Decorate a living room, entryway, or chapel corner with this expressive pair of antique Italian wall-hanging cherub sculptures, carved in Italy circa 1860 and finished in richly burn...

Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, 19th century. Measures: Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon...

A girl with her hair tied up, sitting on a stool in her underwear, leaning forward slightly as she slips her foot into her second high-heeled shoe; the stool leg with the seat can be...

Ayutthaya Lacquered and Gilt Copper Bronze Buddha Head Circa 15th Century A beautifully lacquered and gilt bronze Buddha head from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Thailand, circa 15th ...

An elegant vintage European-style porcelain figurine depicting a romantic subject with delicate gold-gilded detailing and soft pastel hand-painted accents. The underside features a c...

‘Open Sesame’ A Finely Cast Gilt and Patinated Bronze Concealed Erotic Figure Of A Young Woman in A Cloak, by Carl Kauba. This rare gilt and patinated bronze by Carl Kauba is finel...

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

This pair of French chenets from the Early 1800s is a stunning example of Egyptian Revival design. The chenets feature a stately dark patina bronze sphynx...

An Italian painted and gilt terracotta medallion from the early 20th century depicting a horse's head seen in profile. Created in Italy during the second quarter of the 20th century,...

Henri Godet Art Nouveau signed sculpture of draped nude. Late 19th century antique. Art Nouveau bronze of "Le Reveil de L'Aurore" by Henri Godet. Base has gilt plaque...

A Black Forest period carved wooden fragment from the early 20th century, with bear motif. hand carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a ...

This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...

Fantastic bronze bookends. Gilt bronze sculptures of North American native tribal chief. Mounted over green marble. Signed A. Bofill and numbered 35 an...

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...

Light and delicate, fixed to a plexiglass panel for easy admiring. The panel is cm. 48 x 19. ref. nr. O/6995 -

Herkimer diamond in a Dolomite matrix. "Herkimer diamonds" are unique and classic diamond-like minerals. It is the name given to the doubly terminated quartz crystals found in Herki...

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

Pair of 19th Century Marble & Bronze Cassolettes make an excellent choice for providing beauty, elegance and symmetry to any room! Such decorative items were created for the affluen...

Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts. Please note: Though a pair, one obelisk is 34 1/2" and the other 35" The shorter obelisk is due to a ...

An original Art Nouveau painted terracotta bust of a sleeping young woman by the Austrian sculptor Alfons Korschendorfer (1864–1941), created circa 1900. This piece features flowing...

A nice vintage early to mid-20th century gilt bronze sculpture of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara in his four armed form, known as Chaturbuhja, or Chenrezig in Tibet. Chenrezig, a form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion (known as Guan Yin or Kwan Yin in Chinese), sits in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal. One pair of hands is clasped in prayer at heart level, the other pair of hands raised upwards at shoulder lever and holding discreet attributes, a mala (prayer beads) in one hand, a lotus blossom in the other. Chenrezig is dressed in an elaborately patterned floral dhoti that covers his lower half. His torso bare, shoulders covered with a shawl and scarves that billow out around him. He is festooned with jewels, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, earrings, belt and a five pointed crown. The earrings studded with coral. The crown studded with turquoise. His face is cold painted with beautiful details. The hair has been pigmented blue with crushed lapis, indicating his peaceful nature. The copper base plate is inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra...

Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli Italian, c. 1970 Eagle: Height 58cm, width 44cm, depth 22cm Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 29cm Overal...

Alabaster, 19th century, woman with a flute beside the fountain, bronze flute. Measures: H 78 cm, L Basic: 30 cm x 23 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

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...

Antique French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Gold Figurative Sculpture of a Woman Continental Gilt bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 13cm x 6cm x 6cm Crafted from gilt bronze, a...

Meissen Porcelain Figure of Bacchus with Grapes and Wine Jug, Late 19th–Early 20th Century Measurements: 5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep Description A finely modeled Meissen porcel...

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...

Enhance your decor with the exquisite Italian Hand-Painted and Gilt-Decorated Polychrome Porcelain Dove Bird Sculpture, featuring male and female figurines. This masterfully crafted ...