England - Sculptures

Vintage French earthenware sculpture of a man, by Albert Thiry (circa 1990s). Not one of his usual subjects, ceramicist Thiry created this figure wearing the garb and cap of a mediev...

Featuring a Dog with Pups Rare Swiss Black Forest Dog group. The group modelled as a smooth coat St. Bernard female with her three puppies. The...

An abstract equestrian horserace sculpture by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin, this piece was formerly a sculptural maquette used as a model for a larg...

This is a vintage Great Dane figure. An English, brass dog statue on marble plinth, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming character to...

A rare Minton Art Deco porcelain figurine titled Pierette designed by Fred Cooke and dating from around 1930. This delightful standing figurine stands moun...

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculp...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your dinner table with this beautiful swan napkin holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. T...

An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a game bird proudly holding its catch of the day with very fine intricate hand chased surface detail and very fine rich...

Antique pair of Staffordshire sheep by Samuel Alcock and Co, Burselm boasting wonderfully crafted textured fleeces laying on yellow oval bases A charming pair in lovely original con...

Royal Dux group of a setter hunting dog with a pheasant in its mouth, raised on a naturalistic base. Dimensions Height 7.5 Inches Width 13.5 Inches Depth 6 Inches

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...

Marvel at the striking beauty of this vibrant fluorite specimen from the USA, adorned with stunning cubic formations. The deep purple hue of the fluorite crystals contrasts beautiful...

Art Deco Silver Plated Diana the Huntress Figure circa 1930s Silver plated on Bronze, Sylized Bronze figure of a deer, Chrome Plated Base and Stylized Backround [ some pitting to t...

A gorgeous slab of vibrant lapis lazuli. Lapis lazuli inclides lazurite (intense blue), calcite (white veins) and pyrite (gold flecks). Prized since ancient times, this is a wonder...

Japanese Samurai Warrior This stunning cast bronze sculpture of a Samurai warrior, crafted in the 1980s. carefully designed, this piece captures the essence of the legendary Samurai...

Polished bronze hand cast miniature penguin sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebrate animals ...

Mater Dolorosa Sculpture, Our Lady of Sorrows Sculpture, Religious Antique Sculpture, Church Antique Statue, Gothic Antique, Antique Mater Dolorosa, ...

A late 19th century bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Fremiet depicting Prince Royal Louis 1st Duke of Orléans. A later cast of the original sculpture erected in the courtyard of the Chât...

This is a stunning 1970s brass parrot sculpture on a perch, by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The sculpture showcases Bustamante’s signature artistry, featuring individua...

Circa 1890. 19th c large ebonised carved winged serpent gargoyle table lamps Originally hand carved winged serpent gargoyle wall brackets. Wired...

The antique Buddha head is an icon of confidence, awareness, knowledge, compassion and concentrated meditative practices. Every faculty of the Budd...

Roman Marble Head of Sophocles Circa 1st-2nd Century Marble This fine Roman marble head preserves the proper left side of the face of a middle-aged man, with broad nose, soft lips, and bearded chin. The short beard and sideburns have been finely carved with a flat chisel, to render the soft, wavy strands of hair. The cheekbone, undereye, and nasolabial folds have been delicately modelled in the marble by a skilled hand. In a letter from 1975, the former director of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, suggested that the head could depict the Ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles. Few figures in the Classical world stand aside Sophocles (c. 496-406 BC), inarguably the best known of the Athenian tragedians, in terms of the impact his works have had on the history of art and literature. The psychological depth he achieves in the seven of the 123 of his plays that have survived to the present day - most notably the three Theban plays: Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Oedipus at Colonus - not only inspired the Athenians, among whom Sophocles was honoured as a hero long after his death, but in our own time, have provoked landmark works on phychoanalysis and literary criticism, by thinkers like René Girard and, most famously, Sigmund Freud. In its masterful treatment of the marble this fragment sensitively captures the features of one of the most important playwrights of all time. Height on stand: 7.9 inches (20 cm). Provenance: Collection of Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...

A pair of resting bronze lions on shaped walnut painted plinths modeled on the original marble sculpture by Antonio Canova. Reduction from the originals created by Antonio C...

This is a wonderful antique French Grand Tour bronze model of the Vendome Column, circa 1880 in date. This splendid bronze features Napoleon I standing atop in his 'redingote' coat...

Head of a Satyr Roman, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD Carved and highly polished marble An extremely fine marble head of a satyr, depicted with ivy wreath, curly hair and pointed goat’s ear, the full lips slightly parted to reveal the creature’s clenched teeth. The head was once part of a relief with visible fragmentation on the left side. Almost completely worked in the round and carefully polished, the skill of the sculptor is particularly remarkable given the confined working space available for a relief carving, such as this. The Roman Imperial Period marked the expansion of the political and cultural influence of the Roman Empire. The period began with the reign of Augustus in 27 BC, immediately following Caesar’s assassination which ultimately ended Rome’s time as a republic. Soon after, Augustus’ defeat of Anthony and...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

Immerse yourself in the splendour of this gleaming quartz sphere, featuring exquisite golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The sphere's flawlessly polished surface enhances the intr...

Sir William Hamo Thornycroft (British, 1850-1925) A Patinated Bronze Statue Of Teucer The standing figure of the male nude holding his bow in his outstretched left hand, raised on a...

These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920. These bookends are individ...

This is a large antique Cocker Spaniel figure. An English, plaster dog statue, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Of great proportion an...

A large and magnificent bust of Ares in plaster, after the 2nd century Roman marble of the Imperial Era, known as the Borghese Ares. This marble is thought to be a copy of the rare G...

Antique Marble Bust of a Faun, Antique Marble Bust of a Satyr, Antique Marble Sculpture, Antique Marble Statue, Gothic Antique Sculpture. Antique Italian Marble Bust of a Faun or Sa...

Fossilised wood fragment displaying vibrant streaks of browns, reds, blues and yellows. This is a magnificent example of the results of a fossilisation process known as permineralization. In the right environment over great lengths of time, buried wood tissue permeated by minerals transported in water can transform into fossils. This particular example has fossilised over a copper deposit, resulting in bright inclusions of copper minerals that manifest as impressive streaks of blue, yellow, green and red. This distinctive coloration is unique to Colla wood...

These are a beautiful PAIR of good quality French Bookends of two metal bronzed swans on marble bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930. Each swan has been well modelled w...

Venetian school Painting Biblical scene oil on copper anonymous C 16th century Unsigned Fine old master quality Venetian school painting of a biblical scene painted on copper Oil cop...

This is an impressive pair of dogs in the timeless Art Deco style, sitting attentively and awaiting the command of their master and dating from the mid 20th Century. This high quali...

Striking black and yellow Tigris cat vase designed by Anneleise Beckh for West German company Schmider Keramik Inscrutable expression on this strong design pi...

Amazing Handblown Murano Clown by well known Artist Pinot Signoretto Lovely Vivid Colours This Sculpture has tons of Character juggling the Balls and C...

A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...

An interesting and unusual Egyptian bronze seated figure portraying the youthful god Harpokrates (Horus the child). The figure sits unclothed with legs bent and both arms resting by his sides. His face is indistinctly molded with a wide nose and with a sidelock of hair. He wears a Pschent crown. The figure, which is removable, has a later carved and fitted oak throne. The figure has an all over black patina. The figure does have some antique age although may be an Egyptian revival piece and would benefit from further research. We are therefore offering this as a later example and priced accordingly. Harpokrates was one of the most popular deities in the Egyptian pantheon. He was the offspring...

An original Art Deco Sculpture / Girl with flowing dress / hair running with two streamlined greyhounds on portoro Marble Base. Signed to the base by well known French Art Deco artis...

Unusual large Antique Edwardian Japanese carved linden wood bear having two bears standing on carved rocks next to a tree with one carrying a fish. Dimensions: Height 38 cm (14.96 i...

A Levallois Flint Core, from Fransu, Somme, Northern France Middle Palaeolithic, Mousterian, circa 100,000–40,000 years ago A wonderfully tactile artefact, offering a glimpse into t...

Austrian Bronze Figure 'The Hunter' By Hans Müller. Bronze shooting sculpture with rich brown patination by Austrian artist Hans Müller (1873-1937). The subject is that of a hunter, gamekeeper with shotgun, cape, Austrian hunting...

These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple lions made of metal and hand gilded with fine detail, all in the Ming style but dating to the early 20th century, Circa 1920s period. These are an unusually large pair of Chinese Export Foo Dogs, nearly 12 inches tall, with an unpacked weight of over 2Kg each. These pair of Foo Dogs are modelled in the Ming style, sat on rectangular plinths with a brocade ball under one raised foot. These pieces are very well detailed, then hand gilded. The plinth's have detailed motifs moulded into the central panels with border detail along their upper and lower edges, with black felt to their bases. Overall an impressive and very decorative Large PAIR of foo dogs...

A large 'Grand Tour' late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture of the Ancient Roman hunter Narcissus by Michele Amodio. Created after the discovery of the original statue (1 Centu...

A Curtis Jere heron wall sculpture with metal heron standing amongst lily pads and flowers, signed on the base "C Jere 1988".

Pintail by Guy Taplin (b.1939) Carved wood and painted gesso Signed and inscribed underneath This elegant pintail sculpture, crafted by renowned artist Guy Taplin, showcases his s...

An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver and red enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The b...

An impressive 38 cm tall this original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter table lamp features a nude female holding aloft a milk white glass globe shade. Kneeling on an alabaster b...

This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the famous Greek God Apollo, modelled upon a shaped circular socle, inscribed monogram 'NF' and numbered 2...

This is a vintage Bohemian female bust. A Continental, bronze figural statue in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Wonderful Art Nouveau revival bust, ...

A masterpiece of nature that will transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression. A remarkable piece of natural history that began its journey aeons ago, when a...

A stylish Danish porcelain Mother & Child sculptural figure designed by Kai Nielsen (1882-1924) for Bing & Grondhal and dating from the early 20th century. The figure portraying a na...

A large bronze classical Roman figure of Mercury, after Giambologna (1529 1608), holding the caduceus & wearing his winged helmet, standing on one foot above the mask of Boreus, the ...

Art Nouveau bust , circa 1900 Alfred Jean Foretay, 1861-1944, A renowned artist of the late 19th and early 20th century . A beautifully detailed cold-painted white bronze bust ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique European silver cow creamers; an addition to our continental silverware collection These magnificent antique cast 13 löthige silver creamers have been realistically modelled in the form of a bull and a horned cow, each in the style of 18th century creamers. Each creamer is embellished with Fine details reproducing the details of the bull/cow's hide and facial features. The back of each piece is fitted with a hinged shaped cover encompassed with floral decoration and surmounted with a finial modelled in the form of a fly/insect. The bull and cow's tails function as the creamer's handle. Creamers of this combination, incorporating both the cow and bull, are unusual and rare to the market. 13 löthige/loth is the equivalent of .812.5 (812.5/1000). Condition These antique silver cow creamers...

Fabulous late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing horse with wonderful rich dark brown lightly rubbed to mid/golden brown patina and excellent crisp surface detail, raised on a stepped integral base, signed I Bonheur ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 13 cm Length: 19 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1870 Materials: Bronze Book Ref Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne Kjellberg Page no. 177 SKU: 8526 DESCRIPTION Isidore Bonheur Bonheur Cheval– Isidore Bonheur (1827 ~ 1901) was born on May 15th 1827 in Bordeaux, France, and died in Paris in 1901. He was an important Animalier sculptor, the brother of Rosa Bonheur, and brother-in-law to Hippolyte Peyrol the founder. The Bonheurs were a well known family of painters, sculptors and artists. Isidore studied painting under the tutelage of his father at a very early age. He moved on to sculpture in 1848 with his first Salon entry of a plaster study of An African Horseman attacked by a lion. Isidore Bonheur continued exhibiting his sculpture throughout the years, both at the Salon in Paris as well as the Royal Academy in London. He won medals at the Salon in 1865 and 1869, and won the Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1889. Bonheur was awarded the Legion of Honneur in 1895. Isidore Bonheur’s bronzes range from domestic cattle and sheep, which he excelled at, to wild bears and lions as well as equestrian and hunting groups, all done in a very natural and realistic manner. His Le Grand Jockey...