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Belgian Patinated Bronze Bust by Lambeaux
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in London, GB
Belgian patinated bronze bust by Lambeaux
Belgian, late 19th Century
Measures: Height 63cm, width 35cm, depth 15cm
This charming patinated b...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giles Penny RWA ‘Untitled’ stainless steel sculpture - UK, 2003
Located in London, GB
Born in Dorset, British sculptor and painter Giles Penny (b. 1962) is an Academician of the Royal West of England Academy and a member of the selective Royal Society of Sculptors. Hi...
Category
Early 2000s British United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Neoclassical Style Plaster Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Set of three neoclassical style plaster plaques depicting classical scenes. The first plaque shows an elegant urn, while the second is a wolf pack surrounding an impressive tree. The third shows two sweet cherubs or putti surrounded by doting sheep, a leaping deer, and a watchful dog, while more merry putti dance in the background. Made from plaster, these casts were taken from Georgian chimney piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large Antique Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Minaret Scene by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique cold-painted bronze lamp of a minaret scene by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm
This charming bronze lamp was crafted by Viennese artist F...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A deep and well carved panel English oak 16th century
Located in Bakewell, GB
A deep and well carved panel English oak with many figures in deep relief and a good colour
Circa 1520
33cms wide x 21cms high
Category
16th Century English Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Statuary Marble Sculpture of Dirce after Lorenzo Bartolini
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian white statuary marble sculpture of Dirce after Lorenzo Bartolini (1777-1850).
This beautiful marble is carved after one of Lorenzo Bartolini's most successful scu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
1920's Art Deco Bronze of a Dancing Last
Located in Southall, GB
A 1920's original Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady holding a ball on a Rosa Verona marble base. Signed.
Category
20th Century French United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,450 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Man Writing by a Table" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of an Arab man sat upon an oriental rug next to a table writing. The bronze with excellent vibrant colour and excep...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Parrot perched on a tree trunk, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrot perched on a tree trunk, having wonderful bold colouring.
Signed to the base with blue crossed swords.
Batch 77 62748 DNKZZ
Category
19th Century German Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A White Marble Figure of a Kneeling Cherub, By Pio Fedi
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine White Marble Figure of a Kneeling Cherub, By Pio Fedi.
Signed to the base 'Pio Fedi Faceva'.
Italian, Circa 1860.
Pio Fedi (1815-1892) was an Italia...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bronze Torso Sculpture By Hattakitkosol Somchai
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in London, London
Torso
Bronze
By Hattakitkosol Somchai (1934-2000)
On wooden base
Stamped 52/1000
Mid to late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Thai United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Antique Sculptural Group of Andromeda and Perseus by Grégoire
By L. Gregoire 1
Located in London, GB
This fine antique French sculpture depicts a moment from one of the most famous tales from Classical mythology, that of Perseus and Andromeda....
Category
19th Century French Classical Greek Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Outstanding Quality Bronze Dancing Maidens Statue
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very impressive astounding quality antique 19th century bronze Clodion statue of a pair of classical Bacchus influenced dancing maidens with their chi...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
‘Mosè Salvato Dalle Acque’. An Important Marble Group By Pietro Bazzanti
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Pietro Bazzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) - ‘Mosè Salvato Dalle Acque’.
An Important Exhibition Florentine Marble Group of Moses Rescued from the Waters, on a carved Rosso Levanto Pedest...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Fencer" by Rudolf Küchler
By Rudolf Kuchler
Located in London, GB
An impressive Austrian bronze study of a muscular fencer in mid lung with excellent golden patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a decorative integral base, si...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Louis XIV after Girardon
Located in London, GB
Very large patinated bronze sculpture of Louis XIV after Girardon
French, 19th Century
Height 109cm, width 87cm, depth 53cm
This very large sculpture depicts the famous King Louis ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Judaica Porcelain Sculpture of a Rabbi
Located in London, GB
This large antique porcelain figure depicts a Jewish Rabbi with a siddur (prayer book). It is a charming piece of 19th century European porcel...
Category
19th Century European Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Empire Style Patinated Bronze Sculptures
Located in London, GB
The pair of figures, one male and one female, are cast in patinated bronze, and are styled as Egyptian figures in the Empire style of Napoleon I. The sculptures are set upon square-f...
Category
20th Century French Egyptian United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Elkington Antique Silver Plated Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Léonard Morel-Ladeuil
Located in London, GB
The silver charger mounted on a velvet board, of circular form in the Neo-Grec manner, depicting a classical figural scene of a semi-clad maiden surrounded by three female attendants with an exotic colonnaded interior, within a florally decorated border with a Grotesque bust to the top and two dragons to the bottom, signed and dated to the lower left 'morel-ladeuil inv e fecit 1876' and to the lower right 'Elkington & Co.'
The importance of this Victorian period silver plated charger...
Category
Late 19th Century English Classical Greek Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
French Bronze Figure by Jean Didier Debut
By Jean Didier Debut
Located in Newark, England
NAMED PORTEUR D’EAU TUNISIEN
From our Antique Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French Bronze Figure by Jean Didier Debut. The figure named Porteur d’eau Tunisien (Tunisian Water Bearer) is exceptionally cast upon a slightly rounded plinth base with a natural textured surface. The figure stands bearing two pales of water dressed...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Large 'The Three Kings II' Bronze Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large bronze sculpture titled ‘The Three Kings II’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood upon an integral circular base.
As a part of his dancer series, this pie...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Woman & Child
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Statue of Arlequin by René de Saint-Marceaux
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
A bronze Statuette of Arlequin
by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux
Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Terracotta Of Mercury
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An Italian terracotta figure of Mercury resting on a rock after Giovanni Mollica - Mid 19th century
Hand written label to the base see image
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Delightful Marble Sculpture Of Two Putti
Located in Southall, GB
A enchanting white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, one standing the other seated, with a floral wreath wrapped around them. And a birds nest with two eggs at their feet.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$4,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze of an Arab Merchant
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze of an Arab merchant
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 19cm, width 11cm, depth 14cm
This exceptional figurative sculpture depicts an Arab merchant selling his wares. The figure stands holding a piece of jewellery, with an inquisitive expression as if he is trying to entice potential buyers. He is expertly cast, with the ruffled texture of his beard a particularly fine detail.
The viewer’s eye is drawn to the figure’s vibrant clothing: a shimmering gold robe is complemented by a green-toned cloak which hangs loosely...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marble Statue After Luigi Pampaloni, Praying Kneeling Little Samuel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and really quite rare marble statue on Alabaster plinth on a kneeling praying child after the original by the great Luigi Pampaloni (1791-1847) named Samuel
An absolutely stunning piece, the look on the face of young Samuel (As he is named) is so serene, you can just feel his love and admiration for god. From every angle this piece is expertly sculpted, the craftsman was a pure master without doubt
The last one of these statues sold at Christies on the 4th December 2018 for £18,000 including fees, that one was slightly larger at 48 cm tall
The base is signed with a monogram letter, its either an ornate F or an amalgamation of the letters T & F
There are small signs of ware here and there in the form of the odd chip
Pillar dimensions:
Height 95 cm (total height 128 cm)
Width 19.5 cm
Depth 19.5 cm
Statue dimensions:
Height 33 cm
Width 20.5 cm
Depth 16.5 cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
Luigi Pampaloni (Florence, 1791-1847) was an Italian sculptor, active in a neoclassical style. Fountain of the Naiads, Empoli.
He studied under Lorenzo Bartolini in Florence. In 1826, he completed with the collaboration of Ottavio Giovannozzi the design of the Fountain of the Naiads in Empoli. In 1834, he completed a bust of Maria Antonietta...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
‘Diana the Huntress’. A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group
By Alfred Boucher
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934), ‘Diana the Huntress’, A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group.
Modelled nude with head turned looking to her left, striding forward holding the greyhound by its collar with her right hand and a giltwood bow in her left hand. On an integral carved base with foliage support.
Signed 'A. BOUCHER'
Boucher’s choice of pose is deliberately indebted to the celebrated mid-16th century painting of Diana the Huntress by an anonymous artist of the School of Fontainebleau. The painting is a mythical representation of Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II, in the guise of the goddess Diana, who is shown nude, walking forward beside a greyhound, looking over her left shoulder and holding a bow. Another clear antecedent for Boucher’s ‘Diane the Huntress...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
‘La Seine’, Antique French Marble Figural Sculpture by Denys Pierre Puech
By Denys Puech
Located in London, GB
‘La Seine’, antique French marble figural sculpture by Denys Pierre Puech
French, 1902
Height 24cm, width 73cm, depth 14cm
This magnificent m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
After the Antique, a Large 20th C Plaster Figure of a Discus Thrower
Located in Bagshot, GB
After the Antique, a large 20th C plaster figure of a discus thrower
20th century
(Pedestal not included), 100cm wide, 42cm deep, 168cm high (39in wide, 16 1/2in deep, 66in high) a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French Patinated Bronze Lamp Modelled as a Putto
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two Louis XV Period Rococo Style Marble Sculptures of Cherubs
Located in London, GB
Two Louis XV Period Rococo style marble sculptures of cherubs,
French, 18th century
Dimensions: Height 90cm, width 60cm, depth 60cm
Superbly carved from subtly veined white-grey marble, this pair of...
Category
18th Century French Rococo Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues
These are lovely old statues, they are a boy and girl, he is holding a basket of Fruit an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Set of 3 Female Dancer Sculptures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of three female dancer sculptures by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Made from resin with a patinated finish, each figure stands upon an integral stepped base an...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Of A Man Kneeling
Located in London, GB
Very elegant hollowed terracotta sculpture of a nude young man kneeling, 1950s French. The artist achieved a smooth terracotta finish for the young man by contrast with the textures ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet
A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
Category
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Pine
Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian cold-painted bronze figurative sculpture by Bergman
Austrian, c. 1910
Height 33cm, width 19cm, depth 14cm
...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Orientalist Bronze Group of Biblical Subject by Guillemin
By Georges Emile Henri Servant, Émile Guillemin
Located in London, GB
Orientalist bronze group of Biblical subject by Guillemin
French, late 19th Century
Height 80cm, width 60cm, depth 23cm
This impressive patinated bronze sculpture is by the cele...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman
by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the base by H. Dasson, 1885
Measures: Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm
Provenance: from the collection of the late Sir Arthur Gilbert
This fantastic pair of busts...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman
Austrian, circa 1900
Measures: Height 46cm, width 39cm, depth 28cm
Demonstr...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco bronze Horseman, A. Hulsman. 162cm high, 1920's
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive early 20th Century, Art Deco, bronze study of a classical nude, Roman Horseman. Mounted on an Oak pedestal.
Albert Heinrich Hussmann (1874-1946) was a...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a street vendor holding a shoe raised upon beautifully carved branches. The detail and quality of the carving is exquisite.
The detail...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
John W. Mills (1933-2023) 'Pommel Horse' Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bronze figural tabletop sculpture titled ‘Pommel Horse’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Signed by the artist, this bronze is mounted on a domed and rectangular wo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Early 16th Century English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
Located in Bakewell, GB
Early 16c English oak panel with applied carved head of a Tudor lady
size 38 cms x 29cms deep and 3cms deep
Category
16th Century English Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Maquette Sculpture for ‘Campanelle'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A maquette sculpture for the original bronze titled ‘Campanelle’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W Mills.
Crafted from resin with an eye catching...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Unique Large Bronze Diver Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating unique large patinated bronze tabletop sculpture titled ‘Triple Somersault and Tuck’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills. Signed to the base by the artist ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette
Located in London, GB
19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette
In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all h...
Category
1870s Italian Folk Art Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Bronze Entitled "Girl Putting on her Shoe" by J Clara
By Juan Clara
Located in London, GB
An endearing early 20th Century Spanish patinated gilt bronze study of a young girl sitting upon a stool whilst putting on her shoe. The surface of the bronze with excellent rich ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths...
Category
1860s French Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,338 / set
Mannequin Stands Heads Pair Glass Green Orange height 30cm 12"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A pair of funky, vintage, coloured glass mannequin heads: one green, the other orange. Designed for shop displays of hats, wigs, glasses etc and ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Model 1977 Crystal Bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in Watford, GB
A pair of luminous turquoise crystal 1977 bookends by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1960s. The maker’s mark is visible at the base of one of the bookends.
FontanaArte was founded ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very small original Andre Bourgault statues hand carved and stamped
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it ...
Category
1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$238 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Marble Sculpture by Denise Delavigne "Cupid Bound" Signed on Base
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Carrera marble statue of the 'Cupid bound' signed by Denise Delavigne. We have pedestals that this statue could ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century, Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of Two Putti Cupid & Erato
Located in London, GB
Allegories of the Greek Gods Eros & Erato
An Italian Carved Sculptural Group
Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, the winged putti cavorting together, one playing a trum...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Bronze Figure of Napoleon
Located in London, GB
An early 19th Century well-cast bronze statue of Napoleon in full uniform, standing on square socle with applied ormolu laurel leaf wreath, ending o...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Staffordshire Flat Back Figures on Horseback
Located in Suffolk, GB
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 ...
Category
19th Century English Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'Hell Souvenir' figures By Jake and Dinos Chapman, 2022
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "Venus & Cupid" by Jean Sul-Abadie
By Jean Abadie
Located in London, GB
A very fine bronze study of Venus taking an arrow from Cupid her son, who at times would shoot his arrows without meaning or reason into the hearts of men, igniting their desire. Exhibiting excellent rich brown patina and good detail, signed Sul Abadie and stamped.
Additional information
Height: 93 cm
Condition: excellent condition
Circa: 1885
Materials: bronze & marble
SKU: 4979
ABOUT
Jean Sul-Abadie
Jean Sul-Abadie (Born 1850 ~ Died 15th April 1890) was a French artist, a pupil of Jouffroy and Falguière. Specialising in bronze sculpting in the Art Nouveau style. He made his Salon debut in 1872.
Cupid & Venus
Different tales exist about the origin of Venus and Cupid. Some say that Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, had a love affair with Mars, the god of war. Out of this relationship, Cupid was born. In the following painting you see Venus with Mars, who is being disarmed by Cupid.
Cupid has attributes from both of his parents. Like his mother he is considered to be the god of love, or more precisely, the god of falling in love. He is portrayed as an innocent little child with bow and arrows. He shoots arrows to the heart, and awakening a love that you’re powerless to resist.
In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupido, meaning “desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars, and is known in Latin also as Amor (“Love”). His Greek counterpart is Eros.
Although Eros is in Classical Greek art as a slender winged youth, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy. During this time, his iconography acquired the bow and arrow that represent his source of power: a person, or even a deity, who is shot by Cupid’s arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire. In myths, Cupid is a minor character who serves mostly to set the plot in motion. He is a main character only in the tale of Cupid and Psyche, when wounded by his own weapons he experiences the ordeal of love. Although other extended stories are not told about him, his tradition is rich in poetic themes and visual scenarios, such as “Love conquers all” and the retaliatory punishment or torture of Cupid.
In art, Cupid often appears in multiples as the Amores, or amoriniin the later terminology of art history, the equivalent of the Greek erotes. Cupids are a frequent motif of both Roman art and later Western art of the classical tradition. In the 15th century, the iconography of Cupid starts to become indistinguishable from the putto.
Cupid continued to be a popular figure in the Middle Ages, when under Christian influence he often had a dual nature as Heavenly and Earthly love. In the Renaissance, a renewed interest in classical philosophy endowed him with complex allegorical meanings. In contemporary popular culture, Cupid is shown drawing his bow to inspire romantic love, often as an icon of Valentine’s Day.
Venus is the Roman goddess whose functions encompassed love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity, victory, and desire. In Roman mythology, she was the mother of the Roman people through her son, Aeneas, who survived the fall of Troy...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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