Patinated Sculptures

A pair of large French Napoleon III style metal thirteen-light figural torchières.depicting two winged cherubs holding up a thirteen-light torchère, standing on bases with gold highl...

This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich ol...

The antique dog sculpture was created in France, circa 1880. Set on a rectangular black marble base, the work features an Irish setter pointing while walking. The hunting dog figure ...

An exceptional French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu bust, signed by F. Barbedienne. The wonderful bust is raised by an elegant cir...

A very rare and beautifully cast late 19th century bronze by Maurice Constant Favre (1875-1915), titled " Mutualite" depicting two bare chested muscular blacksmiths, an older stockie...

This is the most stunning Italian Tang style Horse I've ever had. Great large scale and majolica glazes with applied crusty faux aging. It's almost better looking than some of a ...

The expressive model featuring a toy cannon at the child's feet, all set on a circular marble base The cannon signed 'Adriano Cecioni', with cartouche to the base inscribed 'ENFANT AU COQ...

A very good quality late 19th Century French patinated bronze musician playing a Harp. Signed; Marcel Debut (1865-1933) The son of the famous Fr...

This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...

Antique patinated bronze figures of laughing and crying infants after the original models by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Each in good condition with chip losses to the circular...

An African couple by Frédérick Eugène Piat (1827-1903) Modelled in a now well patinated bronze, the circular bases, inscribed with the artist's name, support tree trunks, against which rest the young warrior holding his spear, and his partner, a draped young woman with a necklace of animal teeth...

For the art nouveau lover, or anyone who loves beauty, here is a life size bronze beautifully cast young maiden finished in a warm rich patina. The young woman's countenance is so l...

Decorate a study or an office with this elegant bronze sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1950 and resting on a round marble base, the subject depicts a young beauty of fashion sited...

A very handsome and impressive pair of relief portrait busts in copper depicting portrait busts of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) on the left, and Napoleon Bona...

A pensive figure, evocative to the many depictions of Sappho produced during the Romantic Era, of a seated woman by the French sculptor Eugène Louis Lequesne (1815-1887). She and her...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust is raised by a square ormolu base below a fine mottled socle pedestal. The richl...

This rare and probably one of a kind, picture / photo wall frame comes with incredibly elaborate artwork. This stylish and top quality carved picture frame...

Signed “E. Seger”. Black patina. Dimensions Height: 8 inches (20cm) Width: 7.5 inches (18.75cm) Depth: 8.5 inches (21.25cm) THE BIBLE STORY Samuel 17:34-36 Originally, Saul would not allow David to fight Goliath (17:33). Saul’s reason was simply that Goliath would be stronger than David. David was young and he did not have the experience to fight such a capable enemy as Goliath. David was likely to die, and his death would benefit nobody. Often people wrongly imagine that they are acting in faith (in other words, that they are trusting God). Really, they are acting in a foolish manner, as if the danger is not real. They are not trusting in God, but in their own thoughts, hopes and desires. David’s reply to Saul shows us his attitudes. This reply explains clearly why David had offered to fight Goliath. In other words, it shows how David considered himself able to defeat Goliath. Like many boys and young men in Israel, David had worked as a shepherd. That is, he looked after sheep. He was responsible to look after those sheep in every way. In particular, he had to protect them from wild animals. Lions and bears are some of the fiercest large wild animals. They were common in Israel at the time of the Bible. They are much stronger than a man (see for example 1 Kings 13:24 and 2 Kings 2:24). Only the bravest and strongest men were able to kill a lion (Judges 14:5-6; 2 Samuel 23:20). However, David had killed both a lion and a bear. He had killed animals that were stronger than him. David did not believe that the strongest man would win the fight. David had a close relationship with God; he was trusting God to rescue him (17:37). David was not pretending that there was no danger. However, God’s Holy Spirit was active in David’s life (16:13). By the power of his Holy Spirit, God had given David the faith (trust in God) to fight Goliath. Because David really was trusting God, there was no reason for him to be afraid of Goliath. THE ARTIST Ernst Seger (1865 1939), born in Neurode (Nowa Ruda, now Poland), studied sculpturing from 1884 at the Kunstschule in Breslau under Robert Härtel. From 1886 he worked in the Atelier of Christian Behrens, where he created the Eichendorff-Memorial for the Silezian City of Neisse. From 1893 to 1894 Seger stayed in Paris where he worked in the atelier of Auguste Rodin. However, Seger finally chose a ‘Jugenstill’ and a more ‘naturalistic’ or ‘Neuklassizismus’ style. His sculptures, modelled like the Greek antiques, were later greatly admired by the National Socialists. At the end of 1894 Ernst Seger went back to Berlin, founded his own atelier and created the Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial for the Silesian City of Glatz. In 1897 Seger created the sculpture ‘Jugend’ (‘Youth’), which was displayed at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1898, at the ‘Große Berliner Kunstausstellung’ in 1899, at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1899 and at the ‘Münchener Glaspalast Ausstellung’ in 1908. As a sculptor Seger regarded this as his first relevant work, his breakthrough. A copy of the sculpture in bronze, 1.60 metres high, was placed in the ‘Scheitniger Park’ in Breslau (now Wroclaw). In 1898 Segers ‘Diana’, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon and Childbirth, was unvealed in Park Szczytnicki, Breslau, Polen (earlier ‘Schneitniger Park’). Until 1945 the sculpture stayed in the Schneitniger Park, Breslau. This part of the park is still called ’Dianagarten’. After the turn of the century the elegant female dancers and nudes by Seger gained great popularity. In 1905 Ernst Seger created -together with the sculptor Bernhard Sehring- the ‘Bismarck Brunnen’ (‘Bismarck Fountain’) in Breslau. This memorial-fountain (which still exists) represents the allegories ‘Kampf’ and ‘Sieg’ (‘Battle and Victory’). Seger’s ‘Verwundete Amazone’ (‘Wounded Amazon’), displayed at the Grosse Münchner Kunstausstellung in the Glaspalast in 1908, was placed in the garden of the ‘Kaufhauses Wertheim’ in Berlin. In the same year he was appointed as a professor. Seger’s marble sculpture ‘Kypris’, created in 1916, was placed in the Alten Nationalgalerie in Berlin. In 1925 the City of Berlin acquired his sculpture ‘Anbetung’ and placed it at the Johannaplatz. ‘Storchenbrunnen’ (‘Stork-fountain’), was placed in 1931 at the Adolf-Scheidt-Platz in Berlin. In 1935 the American newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst bought Seger’s sleeping ‘Ganymede’. During the Third Reich Ernst Seger was commissioned numerous Hitler busts...

A large and impressive 19th Century classical patinated bronze maiden torche, raised on a pedestal plinth. In the manner of Barbedienne. Batch 75 SNTKZ

Emile Antoine Bourdelle (French, 1861-1929) Bronze Sculpture Bronze brutalist bust titled Enfant Riant (Laughing Child) Most probably modeled by his daughter; Rhodia. Bourdelle was...

Beautiful and rare Art Deco / Jugendstil floor lamp with cast bronze atlas style pose Male sculptures. This impressive and highly decorative floor lamp dates from 1910-1920. It has ...

An important and high-quality pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze statues of Rebecca and Ruth. These two women of biblical times are known for their kindness and generosity,...

A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and cat perched on a pillow, sitting on a bronze base.  This...

Decorate a patio with this antique pig sculpture composition. Crafted in France circa 1880 and carved of concrete, the sculpture features two pigs resting ...

Bronze sculpture of two women with a child from the 19th century with an inscription on the plaque “Salon 1887”. The three characters depicted in this statue give viewers a feeling of love for life. Two women with characteristic Victoria updo with soft curls are in dark patina bronze. They wear long gown meticulously sculpted by the artist, soft with each fold of the lapel embracing the round, full body of a woman. The woman on the left is gently holding a naked child...

A mahogany/dark-chocolate-patinated bronze from one of the finest foundries of 19th-century, Siot-Decauville. The sculptor James Pradier (1790-1852), who commenced his career with wo...

About ‘VICTORY OF BOGOTA Henri Louis Bouchard was an important French Romantic sculptor, known for works commemorating heroic moments in the hist...

Pair of patinated bronze sculptures after Giambologna French, late 19th century Measures: Mercury height 86cm, width 19cm, depth 27cm Fortuna height 83cm, width 18cm, depth 28cm ...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape o...

A fine 19th century French bronze depicting Victory. Signed with beautiful details and parcel gilt sword and wreath.

Pair of patinated bronze figures after Giambologna French, late 19th Century Mercury: Height 84cm, width 17cm, depth 31cm Fortuna: Height 84.5cm, width 17cm, depth 29cm The patinated bronze figures are pictured in the nude, adopting active poses. Both stand on their tiptoes on one foot — Fortuna resting on a scrolling base, and Mercury on a gust of wind, produced by Zephyrus, the god of the western wind — and their other leg is flicked back. In both, one arm is raised, and the other rests at their side. The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes...

A handsome Italian 19th century Grand Tour period patinated bronze of a Roman athlete. The bronze is raised by a rectangular mottled edge black Belgian marble base below a thick rect...

Made of a beautifully crafted patinated bronze, it proudly stands on its original magnificent marble base. Unsigned, the authorship is unidentified. Full of tasteful provocative ero...

This bronze seagull and black marble base is one of our favourite purchases so far this year. To us, this Art Deco era sculpture epitomizes everything the Art Deco period stood for....

A fine quality late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture entitled 'The Breeze' by Auguste Moreau. Auguste Moreau (1834 – 1917) was a French sculptor born in Dijon. The third and ...

Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Callisto Chandelier is inspired by the bea...

18th Century. Peace depicting the Crucifixion Dark patina bronze, 21 x 14.5 cm The bronze examined is an ancient peace (in Latin osculum pacis or table pacis), the object of th...

Standing over two and a half metres tall, this sculpture is truly exceptional—an unusual, and remarkable, statement piece. The sculpture features a standing female figure, her dress ...

Benson A. Selzer (1921-1999) was an American artist, known for sculpture and painting.

A handsome French 19th century patinated Bronze statue of a horse and groom, modeled after the horses of Marly. The excited horse is rearing up with its front legs off the ground, it...

19th C French Bronze of a Hunting Dog in Landscape Style of PJ Mene France, Circa 1880s A fine example of late 19th Century of sporting art with this noteworthy French bronze of a ...

This highly amusing and beautiful sculpture of a young black boy holding 4 baby pigs should bring a smile to anyone's face. Richly painted and detailed casting make it very realisti...

Sheer delight coupled with some magical visuals of the Halitrephes Maasi, a rare jellyfish of the deep sea, spurred me on to create this limited edition handmade sculpture in its hon...

A enchanting late 19th century patinated bronze statue of a pretty young maiden carrying a water jug and sack. Signed; Hans Schork, Austrian, 1849.

This elegant antique ceramic figurative sculpture was crafted in France circa 1900, the tall statue features a shepherd with his dog at his feet. The larg...

American bronze figure of buffalo standing on shaped base (19/20th Cent.) .(foundry mark)

This limited edition of twelve wall mounted bronze sculptures is inspired by a fascinating natural phenomenon. In a maelstrom, hidden forces are in play in an alluring dance choreogr...

Marzia Colonna (B. 1951) green patinated bronze twisted torso sculpture. Cast in solid bronze in the abstract style, this figurative sculpture is an unusual piece that would certainl...

Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African" Black varnished patinated terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...

French patinated bronze lamp modelled as a putto French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 61cm, diameter 18cm Formed as a putto holding a wooden lamp, this Belle Époque piece is as m...

A French patinated bronze figure: The Tambourine Dancer, 19th century, signed J. Clesinger, Rome 1858. Also signed by the foundry F. BAR...

A very attractive antique bronze of a young woman, mounted on a marble base. The young girl with her hair up, one shoulder bare and with a rose in her bodice. She stands upon a reeded black marble column set...

Italian Grand Tour bronze figure of an athlete, Italy, 19th century. Measures: H 11.5 in.

A fine patinated bronze Putto figure emblematic of architecture, after Claude Michel Clodion. French, circa 1890. Standing at 55 cm (22 inches) tal...

A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...

Maurice PROST (1894 - 1967) "Panthère au repos" Bronze Sculpture with a nuanced brown patina Resting on a rectangular black marble base Signed M. Prost and sculptor’stamp with 2 cobras, numbered 2. Old edition font. Only three specimens known in this dimension Maurice Gaston Elie Joseph Prost (1894-1967) studied with the sculptor Léopold Morice...

A very good quality pair of 19th Century patinated bronze statues of Hogarth and Reynolds, signed Salmson. SALMSON, JEAN JULES (FRENCH, 1823-1902) Jean Jules Salmson...