Europe Figurative Sculptures

Carved wood depicting the resurrection of Christ ORIGIN : SOUTHERN NETHERLANDS, ANTWERP PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY Height : 67.5 cm Len...

Bronze statue in the style of Guillaume Marly. The horses of Marly were commissioned by Louis XV to sculptor Guillaume Coustou to decorate the entrance of the park of Marly castle. ...

'Bohemienne' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), depicting an elegant young woman holding a lyre with her other arm raised behind her head with robes fl...

A beautiful large Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze study of an elephant with tigers, signed on the belly, Meiji period, 1868-1912, and late...

Stunning copper water cans with great patina. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, losses and old repairs. Great to use as decorative objects in or outside. Might have leaks.

Exceptionally well executed handmade large scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Unmarked. If you are desperately looking for the perfect gift for an archi...

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Except...

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...

For your consideration is this exquisite Art Deco nude female figurine by Royal Dux. Made from porcelain, bisque which is beautifully painted with attention to detail from the blushe...

Nauru sculpture The copper details of this sculpture are able to show different colors thanks to the concentric lines present on the surface that expand and contract the space whe...

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

Art Deco bronze sculpture bust young Achilles. The bronze bust is signed by Constant Roux with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehmann and stamped number. The sculpture is fixed on a g...

Seat UP7 designed by Gaetano Pesce. Italy, B&B Italia, 2000 series. Large sculpture/ seat made of cold-shaped polyurethane foam painted black. Produced as part of the UP series, P...

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...

French ceramic figurine of a lady carrying flowers, made in the early 20th century. The figurine is in good condition, has some chipping due to ageing, detailed photos of which ha...

Stunning 19th Century Italian Torso in Carrara Marble original gift from the Count of Bologna to a German private along with a solid marble plinth, torso h 65cm, l 38cm, w 25cm, pli...

Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix. This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...

Sculpture Earth Globe Black and Teak n°1 all in hand-carved natural teak root and with black volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy rotative syste...

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...

Symbol of strength and energy, this horse head sculpture combines ancient heritage with a modern sensibility. Rich in details, it showcases a def...

This is a beautifully detailed antique Italian Grand Tour School bronze figural sculpture of Hermes, dating from Circa 1880. Mercury is cast after the original held at the Museo Naz...

Herend Hungarian hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a Venetian mask, decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and butterflies; decor ZO. Exemplary 1...

Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature. Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa...

Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.

Gorgeous antique metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a lock. Made in Austria, circa 1880s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or c...

Sculpture representing a statue of Hercules, 21st Century. Sculpture of Hercules in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century. H: 32cm, D: 13cm

Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...

Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Measuring: ...

Goebel Set of Seven Vintage Annual Angel Bells Christmas Tree Ornaments, Germany 1980s - 1990s. Rare collector's item, hard to find. This is a set of 7 pcs very nice ornaments from ...

Beautiful and detailed bronze statue of a kneeling Japanese warrior or samurai, second half of the 20th century, unsigned. High quality and very heavy statue, it distinguishes itsel...

DESCRIPTION: Moss Girl Sculpture by Kim Simonsson, circa 2020, Finland Synthetic moss over a porcelain base. From the series of "Moss People". Unique piece. CONDITION: Good condition...

Vintage Italian smoky Murano glass sculpture depicting a woman with her head in her hands in a keeling position. It is made of solid glass, hand polished by Loredano Rosin / Made in...

Art Deco cast bronze sculpture of a lady. Attributed to Guido Cacciapuoti (Italian 1892-1953). Featuring a stylised striking representation of an elegant yet mysterious lady. Dual to...

Car Mascot "Vitesse" made in glass by René Lalique in 1929. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 18,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'Œuvre de V...

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

Set of six water/drink/wine glasses color Arlecchino - Murano glass - Made in Italy. These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto" Murano glass. Other colors a...

Beautiful hand carved wooden ornament depicting two angel holding a laurel wreath. Unique period piece . Spain, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...

Sculpture representing the bust of a Roman soldier, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a bust of a Roman soldier, Gladiator, in plaster and patinated resin, 21st century, modelled o...

Signed by Salvatore Melani - 1930 Dimension: 47 cm width 42 cm heigh Material: Plaster.

Art Deco sculpture bronze panther signed by Charles Conrad. Foundry seal of Deroyaume fondeur. Model designed ca. 1935. Cast in 2008. Bronze with black patina. Literature: Dictio...

The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...

Sculpture representing the bust of a Greek sportsman in the Hellenistic period, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a bust of a Greek sportsman, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st ...

French Art Deco Golfer Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard, Paris, France, ca. 1924. This elegant French Art Deco porcelain bottle, designed by Margerie and produced by Georges Basta...

Antique Bronzed Spelter Football Figure. A very nice Edwardian spelter figure of a footballer about to kick a football with his right foot. The figure has a bronzed finish and is mou...

French Art Deco Ceramic Valkyrie Sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement's, France, 1920s. Width: 22.6"(58cm), Height: 15.2"(38cm), Depth: 5.7"(15cm). Signed "Lemanceau" on t...

Vintage statue, sculpture of the famous Moses by Michelangelo, a beautiful and correct representation of the famous statue from Rome, made of alabaster powder and resin, cast resin, ...

Franz Bergman - Vienna Egyptian Bronze Female Nude in Sarcophagus Erotic Ca1900 A patinated and gilt bronze metamorphic figure of a 'Nuremberg Iron Ma...

Impressive Art Deco sculpture of a nude dancer with discs, danse Paienne, 19.7 inch tall. Signed Derenne. Pseudonym used by Marcel Bouraine for his art metal sculptures cast by the...

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...

Original midcentury decorative large cluster of grapes in painted alabaster with an olive branch for stem.

Leda and the Swan Sculpture by Gabriel Beauvais, France, 1920s. This striking and rare sculpture, titled Leda and the Swan, was created by the French artist Gabriel Beauvais in the 1...

Perseus or the Birth of Pegasus: large group in patinated regular representing Perseus and the winged horse Pegasus Large sculpture signed E Picault and bearing the mention 'Salon d...

Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Russian 14th century knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enameled details.

Sculpture Stormtrooper Black Helmet Butterflies with original black Stormtrooper helmet in matte black resin ornamented with black papillo gambrisius butterflies (no cites required f...

Atelier mannequin graven and carved stone pine wood Italy, late 19th century Measures: H 102 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm H 40.15 in x 9.84 in x 5.51 in Weight: circa kg 4 State of conse...

Beautiful glass sculpture made by Italian Murano Glass Master Pino Signoretto (1944-2017) during the 1980s. The sculpture shows a woman with long hair, kneeling, with her head bowed...

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...

Beautiful and exceptionally rare pair of bronze sculptures with a magnificent gilding, France early 20th century. Signature on the base of each sculpture "G. Flamand". By the artis...

Large art deco illuminating sculpture, circa 1930. Spelter sculpture on marble base. Opalescent glass ball soap bubble. In perfect condition and electrified Length: 17,5 cm Diam...

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...