United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures

The action and intense concentration of the young boy almost make us forget he is made of terracotta! This piece bears be Friedrich Goldscheider mark, as well as a signature. (1845-1...

A pair of funky, vintage, coloured glass mannequin heads: one green, the other orange. Designed for shop displays of hats, wigs, glasses etc and ...

A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...

Sculpture of still life in Murano glass, constructed using the technique of blown and applied glass with intricate detailed poly chrome pieces of fruit in a glass bowl is made by Ar...

A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm...

'Colour-Blind The King' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with microbore copper pipe, copper wire and rope. Chris Day i...

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

An Elegant Patinated Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, Signed Moreau Math Exposition des Beaux 1...

Vintage Copeland Parian Figures, Young England & His Sister. A very good pair of Copeland figures, Parian Ware, entitled 'Young England' and 'Young England's Sister'. Both figures cast by the sculptor George Halse. Young England is seen reading a book with a cricket bat resting behind him, whilst his sister is holding a book and pencil with a croquet mallet and ball behind her. found on their bases 'Young England, Copeland M91, Copyright Reserved, G. Halse Sc' & 'Young England.s Sister, Copeland N96, Copyright Reserved'. 'Parian' is the name now used for a form of porcelain developed in England in the early 1840's essentially designed to imitate carved marble. It is a high quality unglazed porcelain, a type of bisque porcelain, prepared in a liquid form and cast in a mould. This was at the time when large marble statues...

This beautiful patinated bronze figure is titled 'Diana Chasseresse', or 'Diana Huntress', and depicts the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of hunting. It replicates an important work of...

For your consideration is this original Art Deco spelter figure depicting a young women in fashion of the day, wearing slacks and top and what ...

'Visage' One of a kind bronze sculpture. Created by Rinat Design, cast in bronze in the lost wax process and fixed into a solid wood bas...

An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...

A lovely quality 19th century French bronze of Napoleon on horseback standing on a moulded bronze plinth terminating on a dark grey variegated ma...

Original 1930's Art Deco French figure "The woman with hand mirror". Lovely Art Deco sculpture. The statuette is in spelter metal and cold painted on top with lovely detailing. The f...

A pair of French bronze figures entitled 'Avant le combat' and 'Apres le combat' Cast from the models by Etienne-Henri Dumaige, last qua...

A large-scale late 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of the ‘Seated Hermes’ after the antique, ex. private UK collection. Also known as ‘Resting Hermes’ or ‘Seated Mercury’, thi...

This charming early 20th century bronze figure depicts a young boy in winter clothes lying on his toboggan. The figure is likely to be French in origin although it doesn't have eithe...

Pair of antique Staffordshire flat back figures on horseback being a ‘going to market’ subject and ‘returning home’, male and female horse riding pair in period costume sitting on a ...

Quirky offbeat vintage male shop mannequin A Striking Vintage Mannequin with a Gold Head and Hands, he is made in fibreglass with articulated wooden ...

‘La Seine’, antique French marble figural sculpture by Denys Pierre Puech French, 1902 Height 24cm, width 73cm, depth 14cm This magnificent m...

Fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of an energetic dancer with her leg raised high. The surface of the bronze with excellent deep dark color and very fine hand finished detail, raised o...

For sale, Jake and Dinos Chapman's 'Hell Souvenir', a grotesque selection of 1:35 scale figures from the artist's purgatorial dioramas 'Hell', 'F*cking Hell', 'End of Fun' and 'The S...

An enchanting pair of fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, perched on tree trunks feasting. Blue crossed swords signed to the base. Batch 62747 DHKZ

Life-size marble sculpture of Spring by Antonio Frilli Italian, late 19th century Height 159cm, width 47cm, depth 40cm This superb sculpture is the work of Antonio Frilli, a renowned Italian artist active in the late 19th century, who founded the Frilli gallery...

'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science', A Large and Rare Gilt and Silvered Bronze and Marble Figure entitled ('Nature unveiling itself before science') By Louis-Ernest Barrias (...

On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the sheer size, very unusual and impressive, standing 55 cm high and 40 cm in length he's t...

A Bronze Figure of 'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science' by Louis-Ernest Barrias. Inscribed 'E. Barrias' and with Susse Frères foundry cachet and further Susse inscription. S...

A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...

African Bronze Figure c1950 A rare bronze cast and hand-finished figure that embodies both artistry and functional symbolism. This striking sculp...

For sale, Grayson Perry's glazed ceramic sculpture multiple, the "Little Pig" piggy bank, which was produced on the occasion of his landmark Serpentine Gallery exhibition, 'The Most ...

A very fine pair of early 19th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of ea...

Art Deco Statue of an Egyptian Dancer after Chiparus A very popular subject, and a very attractive piece, our dancer is made in spelter and her stunning dress is cold painted in Gol...

Austrian Orientalist figurative lamp in cold painted bronze Austrian, c. 1910 Measures: Height 30cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm This charming bro...

A large 19th century bronze study of the sixteenth century French poet Joachim de Bellay by the sculptor Leofanti Adolphe. This stunning large bronze study ...

A Beautiful Bronze Sculpture with Golden decor of Naked Women on marbel base Titled 'Libelula' by Jose Manuel with signature plaque and moulded name on statue. This elegant but impos...

Antique Glazed Studio pottery carp figure A very detailed and well-modelled fish (believed carp). The texture and glaze are almost rusty iron-like but it is in fact made of pottery...

Large Paul Silvestre silvered bronze model of Diana for Susse Frères French, Early 20th Century Height 85cm, width 46cm, depth 20cm This superb silvered bronze sculpture showcases ...

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...

A very fine early 20th Century bronze study of a muscular Olympian athlete about to cross the finishing line. The bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand finished ...

An elegant mid 20th century frosted and opalescent glass figure of a naked kneeling lady with fine hand finished detail and good sky blue colour, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 8 cm Condition: Excellent Condition circa: 1960 Materials: Opalescent Glass SKU: 20011 ABOUT Lalique Floreal Originally designed by René Lalique this vibrant model of a seated Art Nouveau beauty with flowers in her hair was originally produced between 1942 and 1947 and later re-issued by Marc Lalique in clear and opalescent coloured crystal glass...

An original sculpture titled 'Irma La Douce' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated finish, this figure stands upon an integral square bas...

A large cold cast bronze resin maquette sculpture titled 'Close Affection' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated bronze finish, this lif...

Pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures of Malabar musicians German, Late 19th Century Woman: Height 33cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm Man: Height 32cm, width 20cm, depth 11cm Expertly crafted in the late 19th century by the artists at Meissen, the figures depict a charming pair of Malabar musicians. The design of this pair is after models by Friedrich Elias Meyer (German 1723–1785), an artist at Meissen. The figure of a lady is playing the hurdy-gurdy and the moustached man the guitar. Both figures are wearing a pale straw hat, their bodies covered by a maroon-coloured and fur lined jacket...

A large (almost life-sized) antique Carrara marble statue of a Roman legionary. Dressed in typical Roman soldier costume and with sword and shield in ...

Bronze statue of a young girl leaning against a tree, holding a mandolin. 'Mignon' Signed; Adrien Etienne Gaudez was a French sculptor who was born in 1845.

An antique Italian white statuary marble sculpture of a dancing faun. Dating to circa 1870, this Neoclassical piece has stood the test of time with various expertly handcarved eleme...

A pair of very finely carved 19th century alabaster figures of muses, in classical dress, each standing on circular pedestals intricately carved with flowers and beading, Italian, c....

Pair of carved marble busts on stands by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Fazzi Italian, 1889 Measures: Bust with fruit: Height 74cm, wi...

A late 19th Century French hand carved Alabaster and marble bust of a hooded young girl. Batch 74. TUKZ G10001/23

An enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting three figures playing cards seated around a table. Signed blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 81 DLYNE

Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the original bronze version of this sculpture was created c. 20 BCE. That original has been lost since antiquity but is known today from a mar...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

A fine quality pair of 19th century Japanese Miyao bronze statues of a Falconer and a Samurai warrior, each in patinated bronze with gold leaf highlights....

The Carved Marble Christ statue is a powerful and reverent representation of Jesus Christ, masterfully sculpted from high-quality marble. With fine craftsmanship and attention to det...

Impressive large early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a stag with outstretched neck as he is 'calling' to dominate his ground. The surface of the bronze with rich cold painted...

This is a beautiful ornately decorated Vintage life size bronze sculpture of a heavily armored Roman Cavalry officer on horseback, riding triumphantly into battle, dating from the l...