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| Title Antique French Louis XV bronze cherub singing putto with drum after Rococo sculptor Clodion 19th century | |
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Antique rococo French Louis XV bronze singing cherub statue with drum standing raised on round naturalistic pedestal base to rouge marble plinth. France Napoleon III circa 1850.
Cast in solid bronze with a dark rich patinated finish, this Napoleon III era statue after French 18th century sculptor Clodion is a playful depiction of a putto or angel with a drum and is typical of the decorative aesthetics of the rococo period during the reign of Louis XV.
Dimensions Height 23cm Width 9cm weight 2 kg
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| Title Pair of antique French Louis XV bronze cherubs musical putti with instruments after Clodion 19th century | |
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Pair of antique rococo French Louis XV bronze cherub statues with musical instruments at play standing on round naturalistic pedestal bases.
Cast in solid bronze with a rich patina finish, these Napoleon III era after French sculptor Clodion statues are heavy sculptures of playful putti and are typical of the decorative rococo aesthetics of the reign of Louis XV.
Dimensions Height 23cm Width 10cm weight 2.2 kg the pair
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| Title Vintage Solid bronze statue of a PRANCING HORSE after the original by Leonardo da Vinci | |
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Genuine heavy bronze statue of a prancing horse in the manner of Renaiassance master Leonardo da Vinci. A very similar example is in the Metropolitan museum of Art and sculpted by Giovanni Bologna called Giabologna 1529-1608. It was cast in Italy 1575-1653 in the workshop of Francesco Susini.
This statue available is unmarked with no signature of foundry stamps. The horse has a beautiful rich patina and is a wonderful example of equestrian sculpture. It has an integral cast bronze plinth base with later felt pad underneath to protect the surface it is placed upon.
19th century solid bronze
Overall Dimensions Height 35cm Length 35cm Depth 11cm
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| Title Large Scottish Baronial hand carved wood centrepiece with cut crystal tazza dish top Victorian era | |
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Description Centrepiece 9760
Large Scottish Baronial hand carved wood centrepiece with cut crystal tazza dish top Victorian era
Carved solid wood the pedestal stand with pheasants, game birds and ferns over a naturalistic briary tree base.
Good original polish and carved all round to stand in the centre of a table with a burnished smooth wax in the Black Forest manner. The cut crystal dish top with floral and slash cut design and dentilled top edge.
Victorian 1880
Overall Dimensions Height 51cm Width 26 cm Depth 26cm Weight is around 3800 grams.
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| Title Antique large gilt bronzed metal busts of 2 British prime ministers signed to back heavy cast 6 kg the pair | |
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Antique original large gilt bronzed metal busts of two British prime ministers, signed to back heavy cast 6 kg the pair. Cast metal sculptures of gentlemen finished in gold and patinated in bronzed verdigris. Each superbly sculpted statue of the bust of a nobleman in period formal attire. Each statue is indistinctly inscribed signature to each back.
British 19th century
overall Dimensions Height 31cm Width 19 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 6kg the pair
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Title Antique French Louis XIV gilt bronze ormolu sculpture of Bacchus and Zeus ornate cast bronze base 1750 |
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Antique French Louis XIV gilt bronze ormolu statue of a puto Bacchus and the Goat in solid chiseled bronze. The Louis XVI baroque era sculpture is large and heavy at 3kg and is made of gilded cast bronze. It depicts the young Bacchus as Dionysus the god of wine, feeding grapes to a seated goat representing Zeus and the calming effect of wine.
The sculpture is mounted on an ornate pedestal with curved bronze feet all made of chiseled bronze. Most likely a fire place ornament or chennet and may be viewed 360 degrees. The sculpture dates from around 1750 and is in the baroque manner of Louis XIV known as The Sun King and is in very good condition. French circa 1750
Overall Dimensions Height 29cm Length 21cm Depth 14cm Weight 3000 grams
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| Title Pair large solid bronze tazza after E W Wyon 1851 Coalbrookdale depicting Heralces and the Hesperides | |
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Pair large solid bronze tazza after E W Wyon 1851 Coalbrookdale depicting Heralces and the Hesperides. Wyon designed these tazza after a vase in the British Museum depicting Hercules and the garden of the Hesperides. Coalbrookdale cast 20 originals in cast iron dated 1851 for The Great Exhibition on behalf of the Art Union of London. These two tazza are 20th century castings in solid bronze with a verdigri patina.
English neoclassic 20th century after the original of 1851
Overall Dimensions Height 13cm Length 42cm Depth 33cm
Weight 5.2 kg and 4.9 kg
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| Title Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed | |
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Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed Showa period 1912-1945.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze sculpture of a fisherman with a dark burnished antique bronze patina and mounted on a naturalistic landscape base. The Fisherman statue symbolises the connection with the sea, sustenance and good fortune. Everyone should have one in their home or office. Ebisu is known as the god of fisherman and is often depicted holding a fish to bring good luck and plentiful catches.
The sculpture is signed to the back in Japanese characters.
This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Showa period 20th century
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Height 18cm Width 8cm Depth 10cm
Weight 820 grams |
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| Title Large African vintage hand carved wood tribal mask with later presentation stand | |
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Description mask 7044
Large African vintage hand carved wood tribal mask with later presentation stand .
Cut from a single piece of wood with rich dark mahogany woodgrain, this mask is hollow carved back and finished with a burnished smooth wax.
Africa 20th century.
Overall Dimensions Height 73cm Width 28 cm Depth 13cm Weight is around 3000 grams.
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| Title Heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength and determination | |
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Antique patined heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength virility and determination
This finely worked and chiselled bronze statue with a burnished antique bronze patina. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
The Yokai ox or bull is a powerful figure with burnished horns and depicted in heavy set muscular stance. The lovely colour and weight of this statue at 1.5kg with the signature stamp under the belly makes this a very tactile sculpture meant to be held in the hand to admire.
Japan 20th century
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Height 9cm Width 16cm Depth 6cm
Weight 1.5kg |
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| Title Tall antique sculpture of a young girl flowerseller with basket seated on a pedestal painted in alabaster | |
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Tall sntique sculpture of a young girl flowerseller with basket seated on a pedestal painted in faux alabaster finish . The girl with a rose in her hand rests on a pedestal with a woven basket full of flower. A dove at her feet inferred innocence . A makers stamp to back but indiciferable. Edwardian era 1910
Dimensions Height 62cm Width 24 cm Depth 24 cm Weight 6.5kg
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| Title Antique carved cherrywood sculpture Madonna and Child statue original patina 19th century Flemish | |
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Large antique carved cherrywood sculpture Madonna and Child statue original patina 19th century Flemish Belgium .
Original 19th century carving in solid cherrywood with original finish. The statue of mother Madonna holding the Christ child is very well executed with life like details and flowing gown. The carver has had great talent and skill and no doubt knew how to work with the wood grain as the statue is in one piece only. The Christ child Lord Jesus carved with great details to facial expression hair and fingers.
Superb original condition and patina
Belgium 19th century
Overall Dimensions Height 53cm Width 18cm Depth 10cm Weight 1.8 kg
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| Title Antique carved oak pair of Renaissance caryatid pilasters architectural column mounts original patina | |
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Antique carved oak pair of Renaissance caryatid pilasters architectural column mounts original patina.
Late 18th century carvings in solid oak with original finish. The ionic column scroll top over the female form caryatids bearing the load and accentuated with pregnant belly and ornate renaissance scroll work below.
Superb original condition and patina
Italian late 18th century
Overall Dimensions Height 60cm Width 9cm Depth 6cm Weight 1.5 kg the pair
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| Title Well sculpted gilt glazed terracotta statue of a panther signed by Armand Fagotto Belgium 1900 | |
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Original terracotta sculpture of a Panther on a rocky outcrop. The statue with gilt finish and stamped Belgium serial number and the inscribed signature of A Fagotto. In excellent condition with original finish, this figure is often mistakenly entitled Lioness stalking but the outcrop has a flow of water emminating from the rocks under the panther's front paws and with his tongue outstretched to reach the stream. Armand Fagotto was famous for his lifelike sculptures of animalier such as lions, tigers rarer panthers. His skill as a sculptor in terracotta depicting the power and energy in lifelike models is self evident. He worked in the late 1880's till 1920.
Dimensions Height 16cm Depth 14 cm Length 29cm Weight 1600 grams
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Title Antique paperweight ib gilt bronze ormolu statue of a dog mounted on chisseled bronze cushion signed
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Antique French animalier paperweight in gilt bronze ormolu as a statue of a dog mounted on chiseled bronze cushion signed stamped underneath base.
Small paperweight statue of a chiseled bronze dog lying on a cushion. The original mercurial gilding is a value point. The signature under the cushion appears as with a star above the centre of the name and --LANG or maybe ---AIANC ...and the square nut covers the beginning of the name. This fine French sculpture and dates from around 1870 and is in good original condition.
Overall Dimensions Height 5cm Length 7cm Depth 6cm Weight 250 grams Reference: bronzes 3285
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Title Antique Greek sculpture bronze statue mounted on sienna marble plinth with bronze detail by Gladenbeck
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Bust of an ancient antique Greek possibly Aristotle or Euripides mounted on a square sienna marble plinth with lower bronze molding and mable platform. This antique bust is signed to back by the famous Berlin foundry of H Gladenbeck and son. This fine sculpture dates from around 1890 -1910 and is in superb condition.
Germany circa 1900
Overall Dimensions Height 19cm Length 6cm Depth 5cm
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Title Pair antique French Louis XVI rouge marble pedestals with ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts 19th century |
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Pair antique French Louis XVI rouge marble pedestals with ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts 19th century The square tops . Of monumental size and solidity, these heavy solid marble pedestal plinths are polished all round so they can stand in the centre of a room.
The rouge marble tops with moulded edges over a turned marble capital adorned with egg and dart ormolu mount and gilt bronze ring. Raised on a substantial turned .
French mid 19th century in the French Louis XVI 18th century manner.
Overall Dimensions Height 120 cm Width 29 cm Depth 29cm
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| Title Pair Grand antique Italian baroque giltwood urn shaped lamps profusely carved in silvered leaf wood | |
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Pair Grand antique Italian baroque giltwood urn shaped lamps profusely carved in silvered leaf wood. The large size of these antique urns or vases indicates they were used for silk flowers or wrought iron candelabra tops. They have recently been electrified and have hand stitched parchement shades adorned with gilt bullion fringe cords. The shaped shades are open to the back and the urns are carved in solid wood and have been burnished with silver leaf front and sides. The backs are left plain as this surface would have been left facing the wall hence unseen. Complete with vintage shades that may easily be changed to suit your needs. These Roman vase shaped candle holders ( torchere) have recently been electrified with black cord and inline switch with Australian plugs.
Italian Baroque late 1800's in the 17th century manner
Overall Dimensions Height 105 cm Width 49 cm Depth 29 cm
Height 57 cm Width 49 cm Depth 29 cm
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| Title French 19th century Dieppe ivory Christ crucifix on carved gilt cross in giltwood frame Napoleon III | |
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French 19th century Dieppe ivory Christ crucifix on carved gilt cross in giltwood frame Napoleon III.
The sculpted figure of Christ in carved Dieppe ivory is origin and is in very good condition for its age. This carved sculpture figure is mounted on a water gilt cross in matt and burnished gold and is fitted to a silk backing. The original 19th century frame in carved and gilded wood in the Louis XVI manner of 1780.
Original condition and complete the backing of the panel with applied vintage wall paper to prevent humidity ingress from those ancient french stone walls upon which this may have been hung.
French Napoleon III circa 1850
Height 48cm Width 32cm Depth 3cm Weight 800grams
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| Title Pair antique Italian baroque figural lamps profusely carved in walnut with gold leaf watergilt patina | |
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Pair antique Italian baroque figural lamps in profusely carved walnut with gold leaf watergilt decoration.
The pair of statues of noble ladies dressed in gilded Roman Baroque costumes each holding aloft a carved torch (torchere) in silver leaf. These Roman lady statues would originally have been used as candle holders ( torchere) holding aloft a wax candle and have recently been electrified with cloth cord and inline switch. Complete with pleated shades and on original silver leaf carved bases with superb quality patina.
Italian Baroque early 1900's in the 17th century manner
Overall Dimensions Height 97 cm Width 33 cm Depth 33 cm
Height 75 cm Width 23 cm Depth 18 cm
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| Title Large antique carved wooden Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration on wooden base | |
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Large antique carved wooden Tang style horse with traces of polychrome decoration on wooden base. Well carved Chinese horse statue in equestrian pose.
Very good condition but no maker's markings or signatures which is not unusual for Chinese sculptural objects of the Tang style.
China early 1900's
Dimensions Height 53cm Length 60cm Depth 20 cm Weight 5 kg
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Title Antique sculpture Boy and Girl statue MUSIQUE signed Cherc Adam and Eve in terracotta by Goldscheider |
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Antique sculpture Boy and Girl statue entitled MUSIQUE. Signed by Cherc representing Adam and Eve in terracotta with Goldscheider stamp, Vienna Austria circa 1910. This antique statue is signed Cherc, a pseudonym signature for Hans Schoerk sculptor of the composition.
In good original condition this fired terracotta sculpture figure with original painted finish including original highlights and shading. The boy with an antique writing tablet under his arm and original string and pencil. The girl with a large folio entitled Musique. She secretly shares an apple with the naughty boy, an alegory for Adam and Eve, arts and science.
Stamped Goldscheider and incised signature Cherc to base all in original perfect condition.
Goldscheider ( 1885-1960)
Imperial Austrian circa 1910
Dimensions Height 50cm Depth 16cm
Weight 4.6 kg
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Title Large terracotta statue sculpture Girl with buckets signed Perigot and by Goldscheider original 1895 |
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Large antique terracotta statue Girl with buckets signed Perigot and by Goldscheider original circa 1895 in the Art Nouveau manner and period. In good original condition this fired terracotta sculpture figure with original painted finish including gilding highlights and shading.
Stamped and incised signature to base. It is most unusual to find such a big sized Goldscheider original antique terracotta in perfect condition. The well sculpted figure of a lady with twin buckets and large urn in hand as symbol of abundance and prosperity.
Friedrich Goldscheider ( 1845-1897) sculpted in terracotta by Perigot who carved and painted ceramic statue for Goldscheider in the late 19th century. Imperial Austrian circa 1895
Dimensions Height 68cm Depth 33cm
Weight 12 kg
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| Title Large Art Nouveau porcelain statue of a maiden by Bernard Bloch 1900 in the Goldscheider manner | |
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Large antique Imperial Austrian Art Nouveau porcelain statue by Bernard Bloch of a maiden with lily pad tray 1900 in the Goldscheider manner. The quality, size and finish of this statue is extremely high and competes with the fabulous Goldscheider factory figurines. This lady with gilt flowing robe holds aloft a lily pad tray. Well sculpted and in excellent condition of its age and attributed to the sculptor Theodore Scoop. Signed impressed mark BB signature and numbered 7548 under base with signature black glaze. Large statues of this era in original condition are quite rare.
Overall Dimensions Height 65cm width 30 cm Depth 28cm Weight 4.6 kg
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| Title Neoclassical bust of Caesar hand beaten and engraved copper | |
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Dimensions Height 12cm width 10.5
cm Well sculpted copper plate plaque of an Ancient Roman Emperor bust wearing traditional dress swags with shoulder clasp. Possibly of Hadrian. Signed lower right , Mid Century European origin.
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| Title Impressive large Victorian display wall charger eletrotype silver plate with ornate sculpted figures 1880's | |
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Impressive large Victorian display wall charger eletrotype silver plate with ornate sculpted figures, English circa 1880's
In very good original condition this gorgeous quality wall plate or charger in silver plated depicts various neoclassical themes in the French Louis XVI manner. A similar example is displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum London and is by Elkington. English 1880
Overall Dimensions Height 45cm Depth 4cm
Weight : 4.3kg
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| Title Vintage white porcelain figure group by Rorstrand with mythical satyr and nymph by Harald Salomon 1943 | |
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Swedish vintage white porcelain figure group by Rorstrand of mythical satyr and nymph by Harald Salomon 1943
Harald Salomon (1900-1999) worked for Rorstrand between 1943-1945. He sculpted the famous Chin de Blanc figures in the Art Deco and Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic in white glazed porcelain. This figure group with a seated nude nymph listening to the faun playing pan pipes that is perhaps an allegory of the times... The elegant white porcelain is in perfect condition. Swedish 1943
Dimensions Height 27cm Width 23 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 1400
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| Title Heavy Victorian display wall plate of eletrotype silver plate sculpted angels VERITAS maker Elkington | |
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Heavy Victorian display wall plate of eletrotype silver plate sculpted angels VERITAS maker Elkington
In very good original condition this gorgeous quality wall plate or charger in silver plated depicts various neoclassical themes in the French Louis XVI manner. A similar example is displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum London. English 1880
Overall Dimensions Height 27cm Depth 3cm
Weight : 0.700kg
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| Title Antique French sculpture of a Moor in terracotta with highly detailed costume complete with mustache 1890 | |
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Antique French sculpture of a Moor in terracotta with highly detailed costume complete with mustache. Late 19th century French statue of an Orientalist bust of a moor or an Egyptian Nubian man. Beautifully sculpted complete with ornate Fez and turban. Original hand painted finish. Perfect size for the mantlepiece or desk top.
French Orientalist late 1890
Overall Dimensions: Height: 33 Width 20 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 1.6 kg
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| Title Pair tall silver gilt Empire period pricket candlesticks carved details matt and burnished silvered wood 1810 | |
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Rare Pair of tall silver gilt French Empire period pricket candlesticks with carved details matt and burnished silvered wood. With original wrought iron candle pricket top, these gorgeous candelsticks are made of fruitwood with turned and carved details. The surface is smoothed with gesso and then silver leaf is applied and partially burnished to a fine smooth surface. Raised on fluted pedestals with carved lion feet. The front of each pedestal with fluted details and the back with an inscribed panel, illegible. Minor losses to some silver edges consistent with age and use.
French Empire circa 1810
Overall Dimensions Height 68 cm plus iron pricket Width 16 cm Depth 16 cm
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| Title Monumental white porcelain neoclassical floor vase 18th century with ormolu mount possibly KPM | |
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Extremely rare antique white porcelain neoclassical floor vase of monumental size possibly KPM Berlin, late 18th century with gilt bronze ormolu mount.
The huge egg shaped body with tall neck opening is gadrooned with Laurel leaf swags all hand formed. Such a large single piece of fired porecelain required enormous technical proficiency
This huge neoclassical vase is made in two sections and is joined with a gilt bronze acanthus mount separating the two parts that are bolted firmly together. The foot of the vase is a classic turned plinth shape. There are minor surface chips and repairs loctated just under the bronze ring which hides these repairs well. A similar shaped vase made by KPM may be seen in the Applied Museums in Berlin. This late 18th century vase may have preceded the traditional blue sceptre signature of KPM. Whilst this rare example is unsigned it may have been mounted on an another 8 sided pedestal base that would have thus been marked with the KPM signature.
KPM was founded by King Frederick the Great in 1763.
Prussian ( North Germany) late 18th century in the Louis XVI manner of the period.
Dimensions Height 76cm Diameter 44cm
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| Title French gilt bronze winged angel statue on marble plinth with raised wings in the manner of Hermes | |
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French gilt bronze winged angel statue on marble plinth with raised wings in the manner of Hermes. The angel or Putto is well carved and cast in bronze. a pair of chiselled raised wings with crossed arms and in a running pose similar to the classic Hermes sculpture. One foot raised the other on a ball signifying the Earth and resting on a star. The figure is raised on a turned sienna marble pedestal base.
French late 19th century
Dimensions Height 28cm Diameter 9cm Weight 900 grams
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| Title Large pair Flaxman ewers in the Wedgwood manner with matt black basalt finish in terracotta 62cm high | |
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Large pair sculptural ewers in the Wedgwood manner with matt black basalt finish in fired terracotta with ehight of 62cm. Modelled after the rare pair of ewers named Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune these giant ewers are sculpted with mermen like figure with scrolling fishtails, their hands firmly grasping the neck of the ewer as though riding a wave. The grotesque head of a sea monster above a baluster shaped ewer body with reeded and turned socle to square pedestal. These large ewers are unsigned and undated but have clear reference to the original black basalt urns sculpted for John Flaxman for the Wedgwood factory in 1770. Age and factory unknown Overall dimensions Height 62 cm Width 32 cm Depth 23 cm Weight 8.7 kg each
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| Title Solid marble sculpture of the goddess Ceres in Art Deco pre-raphaelite manner with wheat sheaf 1920's | |
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Description Antique Italian solid marble sculpture of the ancient Roman goddess Ceres in Art deco pre-raphaelite manner.
Ceres is the Roman goddess of agriculture with the power to make bountiful harvests and bear fruitfulness. She is carved from the pure white Cararra marble. The flawless white stone head is combined with a darker brown marble bust to represent the earth that Ceres blesses. A wheat sheaf sprouts from her bosom symbolising the abundant harvest and prosperity. A paper label attached under the base is from the previous owner who purchased this statue in Milan and brought it to Australia in 1940. The label erroneously attributes the statue as of "Francesca Da Rimoni " by Prof Quadri. The marble sculpture is unsigned. The attribution to Francesca Da Rimini may be because of a similarity of her face to a painting of the same name by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres dated 1819. Italian early 20th century. Overall dimensions: Height 30cm Width 14 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 4000 grams
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| Title French Gilt brass or bronze putto cherub with twin flutes in the Roman style on turned marble pedestal | |
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Description French Gilt brass or bronze putto cherub with twin flutes in the Roman style on turned marble pedestal . The shaped taper holder or candlestick top with lovely detailed work sits above the chrub's head. This cupid may be an ancient Pompeiian design as the twin pipes were usually used to placate the Medussa. Mounted on a lovely white and pink marble dase. Traces of verdigris and original gilt finish. French or Italian late 19th century Overall dimensions: Height 18cm Width 8.5 cm Depth 8.4 cm Weight 900 grams
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| Title Alabaster and marble sculpture of a Lady in lace collar attributed to Antonio Natali 1850-1918 | |
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Description Solid white marble and alabaster carving of a Lady in lace collar and period costume attributed to Antonio Natali 1850-1918
The sculpture depicts a mistress in period 18th century costume. She stands contrapposto with one hand on her hip the other holding a length of ribbon. She wears a delftly carved dress with a french hat and wide lace collar. The long skirt is tied with bibbons and reveals her alluring stocking clad legs.
Overall Dimensions Height 62 cm Length 19 cm Depth 19 cm Weight 12 kg.
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| Title Original sculpted statue of a seated Amazon resting on a lion skin signed by Arturo Comelli 1900-1975 | |
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Description Original sculpted statue of a seated Amazon resting on a lion skin signed by Arturo Comelli 1900-1975.
The well sculpted pose of the athletic lady with contemplative but focused visage looking into the distance. Her Amazonian hair style in the neoclassical manner ( think Wonderwoman) . She sits upon a lion's skin aluding to the neoclassical pose of a Shinx.
The artists is Arturo Comelli who was born in Nimis Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. He studied as a monumental mason and emigrated to Australia in 1926 from North Eastern Italy. Comelli wanted his sculptures to be seen and to that end he experimented with many mediums. This statue is most likely a composit of marble dust and cement and holds the sculptures incision marks perfectly just like terracotta. Overall hand painted bronzed finish befitting the warrior nude.
The State Library of South Australia currently holds a bust of Donald Bradman also by Comelli. Signed to base A Comelli '63
Overall Dimensions Height 45 cm Length 45 cm Depth 23 cm
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| Title Heavy butler's serving tray with ornate handles antique neoclassical frieze with makers mark to back | |
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Heavy Danish butler's serving tray with ornate handles antique neoclassical style with makers mark to back . Excquisite quality cast electrotype frieze with Ancient Greek figures of the gods from the Parthenon. The back of the silvered copper tray with cast mark: Budtz Muller & Co This early photographer became noted for his fabulous work and became the Royal court photographer to the Danish Court. His company was also very interested in neoclassical Danish design most notable works including by the famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and the Glyptotek in Copenhagen.
Danish circa 1870
Overall Dimensions Height 2cm Depth 45cm
Weight : 2.7kg
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| Title Majestic sculptureof a standing lion attributed to Armand Fagotto glazed finish terracotta circa 1910 | |
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Description Original heavy majestic sculptureof a standing lion attributed to Armand Fagotto with original rare glazed finish in terracotta circa 1910
Armand Fagotto lived and worked mainly in France during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. His sculptures are very recognizable and he has a talent for powerfully sculpting predator animals on rocks. He lets the strength of the animals come to the fore through the use of precise yet flowing lines. This hand sculpted terracotta although unsigned and may have been a test piece for particular fired glaze colours and how they perform visually on the sculpture. A number of well documented sculptures signed by Fagotto show the same flowing majesty .
Overall Dimensions Height 33 cm Length 43 cm Depth 19 cm Weight 5 kg.
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| Title Large signed terracotta GOLDSCHEIDER sculpture Lady statue original gold leaf signed Petri Austria 1902 | |
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A rare and unusually large statue by of Rebecca at the well from the Viennese factory of GOLDSCHEIDER and signed by the artist scuptor painter Otto Petri.. In perfect original condition this fired terracotta figure with original painted finish including gilding highlights and shading.
Stamped and signed to base. It is most unusual to find such a big sized terracotta in perfect condition. It is quite likely that this was made as an exhibition piece . The well sculpted figure of a lady at a well with two urns . Friedrich Goldscheider ( 1845-1897) sculpted by Otto Petri (1860-1942) painted ceramic statue circa 1902 Austrian circa 1902
Dimensions Height 63cm Depth 42cm
Weight 14 kg
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| Title Antique French terracotta sculpture of The Lovers Wedding hand sculpted and stamped U&C | |
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Description Antique French terracotta sculpture of The Lovers Wedding hand sculpted and stamped U&C with date stamp . This late 19th century statue is would most likely have been painted and gilt with gold leaf highlights like the Goldscheider figures. All terracotta statues are all hand made and cannot be mass produced. It takes the same amount of time and effort as a bronze sculpture. The company stamp is impressed into the terracotta under the base. At some time this sculpture has been stripped of its original hand painted finish back to terracotta. it has been delicately drilled to the base so as to allow it to be made into a lamp but the terracotta remains intact without breaks or chips.
This statue is finished all round to stand in the centre of table as a table top ornament
weight at 2.5 kg
Overall Dimensions Height 40 cm Length 27 cm Depth 20 cm Weight 2.5 kg.
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| Title Antique Italian 18th century crucifix carved gilt polychrome wood | |
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Antique Italian 18th century crucifix carved and polychrome gilt wood The original carved figure of Christ in painted fruitwood is of early to mid 18th century origin and is in very good condition for its age. The black painted wooden cross the sculpture is mounted on is modern handmade in order to display this statue correctly. A similar crucifix was sold by Drouot Paris for 2100 Euro : 18th March 2016
Original painted finish of the 18th century to the Christ figure.
Italian 18th century
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Height 51cm Width 27cm Depth 10cm Christ sculpture dimensions only ; H27cm W 22cm D 7cm
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| Title Antique birch Treen needlecases. One in the form of a lighthouse the other as a mushroom | |
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Often referred to treen the making or small ornate wooden objects for household use, these two collectable needle cases or trinket boxes are made from solid birch. One is in the shape of a lighthouse complete with enhanced lense. The turned top unscrews from its tapering base to reveal a hollowed out needle case inside. The second is in the shape of a mushroom, the top ideal as support for embroidery. The handle is engraved with a leafy branch and the words "Himmelbjerget" or Sky Mountain. It is one of the highest geological peaks in Denmark and has been a tourist destination for centuries. The top of the mushroom can be pulled off the base to reveal a needle case hollowed out inside.
Lighthouse Dimensions Height 8cm Width 2.5 cm
Mushroom Dimensions Height 11cm Width 6 cm
Weight combined about 100 grams
Scandinavian late 19th
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| Title Antique English Regency period bronze statue of Shakespeare dated 1822 | |
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Antique cgilt ormolu and bronze statue of William Shakespeare. Cast and produced in commemoration and dated April 23rd 1822 by George Dudley . The mercurial gold gilt statue of an Elizabethan man leaning on a tree with a stag at his feet awaiting to be entertsined. Mounted on monumental plinth in patinated bronze with an ornate laurel leaf plaque announcing: "Each Rolling Year Exalys his Palmy Fame! Recording Angels venerate his name!" The
Good condition and complete.
Enlish Regency period 1822
Height 17cm Width 9cm Depth 6cm Weight 1100 grams
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| Title Antique carved ivory and tortoise shell jewell casket Ango Indian 1920's | |
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Antique carved ivory and tortoiseshell jewell casket Ango Indian 1920's. The dome top with engraved scrimshaw floral design and ornate pieced medallion. The traditional design or British Regency origin and made in the district known as Vizagapatam in Mardas Presidency of British India. Each side of the box with tortoise shell covering with edged mounted and engraved ivory and with ivory clasps help by silver nails. the whole raised on carved lions paw feet.
Superb condition and complete.
British India early 1900's
Height 6cm Width 10cm Depth 8cm Weight 150 grams
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| Title Rare very large signed Terracotta GOLDSCHEIDER sculpture Lady statue gold leaf highlights | |
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Dimensions Height 108 cm Depth 28cm
A VERY rare and unusually large statue by Viennese factory of GOLDSCHEIDER late 19th century , in perfect condition, this fired terracotta figure with original paint and gilding. Stamped and signed to base. It is most unusual to find such a big sized terracotta in perfect condition. It is quite likely that this was made as an exhibition piece . The loosely drapped figure of a lady with art nouveau belt is studded with inlayed white opal cabuchons.
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| Title A gilt bronze Romanesque urn of exquisite quality depicting neptune | |
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Dimensions Height 16 cm Width 18.5 cm Depth 11 cm
A very heavy gilded bronze urn in the Ancient Roman manner. Chisselled and decorated with a unique neptune sea faring scene around the body . The handles in forms of Neptune and bacchant Fauns
France, Paris circa 1830
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| Title Rare Carved signed Terracotta GOLDSCHEIDER Lady statue or Rebecca | |
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Description A VERY rare and unusually large statue by Viennese factory of GOLDSCHEIDER late 19th century , in perfect condition, this fired terracotta figure with original paint and gilding featuring gold leaf and traslucent paint Stamped and signed to base. It is most unusual to find such a big sized terracotta in perfect condition. It is quite likely that this was made as an exhibition piece . The loosely drapped figure of a lady with art nouveau belt resting her urn whilst waiting for her future husband to be.... Vienna early 1900's |
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| Title Well sculpted fired terracotta statue of EVE with snake and apple in the style of Jan Stursa | |
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An well sculpted statue of Eve holding aloft an apple whilts the snake appearson her shoulder. The beautiful nude figure with stylised Art Deco hair in the manner of Jan Stursa , considered the formost Chez artist of his short time. 1880-1925 The style is definitely Art Deco . This Art Deco figure is not signed but may have been intended as a model for a bronze casting.
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| Title Deco Solid Black Marble Pharaoh Statue circa 1900 | |
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Dimensions Height 152cm Depth 38 cm Weight in excess of
300kg Solid carved stone black basalt or marble sculptured figure carved from a single monolithic block. This rare statue of an ancient Egyptian nobleman as a Visier or Paraoh and is life size for the period with very well carved proportions. Extremely heavy as its carved from one solid block of stone and weighs in excess of 300 kg. the arms are carved from the same single block and the support stone near the wrists is still in place, clearly this is a copy of a period ancient sculpture as this was traditional for most stone sculptures prior to freight and delivery to prevent breakages
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| Title Well sculpted silvered metal figure of a semi clad Bacchante | |
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An well sculpted statue of a Bacchante or Maenads , a devote of Bacchus, god of wine. This nubile your lady is loosly drapped and holds a drinking chalice in one hand and a wine ewer in the other. She is athletically in pose and stands, mounted on a marble base. She presents herself as a pre Art Deco goddess. Both ewer and wine chalice are separately cast to the main statue.
French circa 1890
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| Title Huge Swedish Architectural Portrait Medallion of Belman by Sergel | |
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Dimensions Diameter: 67cm |
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| Title Four Seasons in terracotta Signed Danish wall Plaques | |
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Dimensions Diameter 22cm Depth 2 cm
Complete set of four antique terracotta signed Danish plaques
marked: Ibsen, From a design by noted Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen. These finely
cast sculptures represent the four season and bear makers marks to reverse. (
note plaque has a hairline please see images) more images available SOLD |
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| Title Solid Bronze statue of an Heroic ARCHER Gothic Art Deco style | |
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Dimensions
Height 75 cm Width 43 cm Weight 18 kg
An impressive solid bronze statue of a semi clad gothic style herois Archer in the manner of the famous Polish sculptor working in berlin at the turn of the century F. Lepcke. This gorgeous statue is well poised with outstretched arm holding a longbow and draped stylised cloth arcoss both arms. mounted on a black marble stepped base , this figure is unsigned but is of great aesthetic value. Large scale statue.
20th century European
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| Title Antique bronze statue of Napoleon on a heavy bronze pedestal | |
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Description A solid bronze statue of French Emperor Napoleon with trade mark hand in waistcoat and hat. He is standing on a turned circular column resting on a square plinth. The statue is leaning backwards ...probably from a few too many XO brandy after the loosing to Russian imperial and Prussian forces! An ideal paperweight for any Empire enthusiast. Height 10.5cm Width 4 cm Depth 4 cm Weight 250 grams
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| Title Solid cast gold leaf gilt bust of an Art Nouveau girl entitled MEDITATION , signed and numbered to back | |
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Dimensions Height 31cm Length 18cm Depth 12cm
A very heavy cast statue bust of a beautiful Art Nouveau girl. With a flower in her long trailing hair , she has the countenance of a muse. Scrolling writing across the pedestal entitled MEDITATION, this statue is extremely heavy for its size so possibly cast in stone but with the weight of iron. Well finished in gold leaf with hand applied patina, she is signed to the back possibly by Gross who worked for the GoldScheider company as sculptor. There is also a two number inscription with a germanic 7 and the number 9 . The Art Nouveau period would date from 1890-1910 so it is probably a design or pattern number rather than a year date.
Geman or Austrian late 19th
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| Title French bust of King Louis XIV beautifully cast in plaster after the original in the Louvre | |
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Dimensions Height 38cm Length 27cm Depth 17cm
Beautifully sculpted bust of the important French King Louis XIV also known as the Sun King. His influence as the leader of all things fashionable and style in Europe was unsurpassed at the time. The carved rococo details are just superb. Quite heavy too for a plaster casting, it retains its original patina. Unsigned.
20th century after the 18th
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| Title Very Large life size heavy real bronze statue of an majestic stag | |
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Height 183 cm Width 74 cm
An impressive life sized real bronze statue of a stag, finely sculpted with a gorgeous verdigris patina. Very heavy and cast using lost wax technique. Standing on all four legs with chisseled details to realistic fur coat.
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| Title Rare Carved Bust Of Bacchus of the Napoleon III era | |
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Dimensions Width 23cm Height 45cm Depth 20cm
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| Title Pair of solid bronze life size stag statues Left and right facing , | |
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Dimensions Height 200cm Length 105cm Bredth 70cm REAL BRONZE heavy statues of a pair of stags. These fine sculptures area real bronze pair of sculptures of stately and majestic pair , left and right facing stags on a naturalistic sculpted rocky outcrop in bronze. Lovely verdigris patina, lifelike pose and well executed. A real feature for any stately mannor house. very similar to the one shown in the Bond movie SKYFALL.
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| Title Bronze Chinese DRAGON statue on burgundy marble base French 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 12cm Length 14cm Depth 8cm Gorgeous bronze Griffin or Dragon statue with stretched wings and firmly footed on a rouge marble base.. Fienly chisseled scales to the body and resting on four well carved paws. French made for the oriental
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| Title Pair of solid bronze life size stag statues, | |
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Dimensions Height 200cm Length 105cm Bredth 70cm REAL BRONZE heavy statues of a pair of stags. These fine sculptures area real bronze pair of sculptures of stately and majestic pair , left and right facing stags on a naturalistic sculpted rocky outcrop in bronze. Lovely verdigris patina, lifelike pose and well executed. A real feature for any stately mannor house. very similar to the one shown in the Bond movie SKYFALL.
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| Title Very tall heavy real bronze cast pair of Whippet greyhound statues | |
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Height 78 cm Width 24 cm
An impressive life sized bronze pair of statues of whippets or greyhounds one facing left the other facing right. they are elegantly seated on a sculpted 8 sided pedestal with carved acanthus and ribbon work, all in solid lost wax technique bronze casting, each weighing in at around 13 kilos per sculpture.
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| Title Pair of solid bronze life size stag statues Left and right facing , | |
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Dimensions Height 200cm Length 105cm Bredth 70cm REAL BRONZE heavy statues of a pair of stags. These fine sculptures area real bronze pair of sculptures of stately and majestic pair , left and right facing stags on a naturalistic sculpted rocky outcrop in bronze. Lovely verdigris patina, lifelike pose and well executed. A real feature for any stately mannor house. very similar to the one shown in the Bond movie SKYFALL.
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| Title Antique Chinese Solid heavy ebony or rosewood carved wood dragon figure | |
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Antique Chinese dragon statue , beuatifully carved in heavy pallisander rosewood. Superb details in the sculpture and carving and completely original, no damage restoration or repairs. Lovely wood grain that really needs to be seen to be appreciated. This wood carver really understood the timber he was working with. China 1890 |
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| Title Carved wood and gilded ANGEL statue | |
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An antique carved wood angel figure. Thsi goregous scultpture has been executed in three part; the main body, and the two wings. a wonderful face and good gold leaf gilt finish and nice original aged patina.
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| Title Ormolu Bust Of A French Lady | |
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Ormolu bust of a French lady with fine details and signed to rear. 18th century style |
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| Title Grand Tour Bronze Dancing Faun | |
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Grand Tour bronze of the Pompeiian Dancing Faun . Italian fully nude sculpture of the Roman figure as excavated in the House of the Dancing Faun, Pompeii |
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| Title Antique Bronze Of Apollo Resting | |
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Description Antique Bronze of Apollo resting with fine detailed features fully nude. Pairs of wings on his sandled feet and a lovely patina. 1820's Italian Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Art Deco Gilt Bronze Diana Signed Houdon | |
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Art Deco Gilt bronze Diana signed Houdon . This early 20th century ormolu casting is after the original massive sculpture by Jean Antoine Houdon ( 1741-1828) Who's work is exhibited in the Musee Du Louvre in Paris. The marvelous bronze is mounted on a rouge marble turned base. |
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| Title Art Deco Berlin Bronze Nude Dancer | |
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Description Art Deco Berlin bronze nude musician dancer signed by Karl Kowalczewski 1876-1927 Art Deco period sculptor in Berlin. Mounted on fine granite turned base Circa 1920 Price SOLD |
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| Title Art Deco "Metropolis" Maiden | |
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Art deco "metropolis" maiden possibly a mirror stand, beautifully sculpted and heavy |
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| Title Tall antique French table lamp with glass shade of winged Mercury sculpture or Hermes after Giambologna | |
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Tall antique French table lamp with glass flame shade of winged Mercury (Roman) sculpture or Hermes ( Greek) after the famouse Italian master sculptor Giambologna (1529-1608)
This bronzed spelter lamp still retains its original fittings and vintage cloth cost wiring ....so it may be time to rewire it for safety. The ancient Greek god Hermes also known as the Ancient Roman Mercury, was the god of travellers, translators and interpreters. He served as a messenger for all other gods and ruled over wealth , good fortune and commerce as well as fertility, hence his athletic physique. This statue is cast in bronzed spelter after an original from the Renaissance sculptor Giambologna for the Villa Medici in Rome.
French early 1900
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| Title Antique gilt bronze statue of goddess Hestia or Vesta ( Roman) holding a oil lamp on white marble base | |
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Antique gilt bronze statue of goddess Hestia or Vesta ( Roman) holding a oil lamp on white marble socle . After an ancient Roman sculpture of the goddess Vesta also known as hestia in Greece, she represents as a virgin goddess and bestows good luck health and happiness in the home. She holds an ancient oil lamp to signify the flame of well being and good health. Cast in bronze with mercurial gold gilding over chisseled bronze details, this sculpture may have been one of several surrounding a plinth pedestal or perhaps a furniture mount for a very elaborate piece. She is mounted on a later turned white marble plinth.
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| Title Well carved heavy antique Roman bust of the Belvedere Apollo in reconsituted stone composition | |
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Well carved heavy antique Roman bust of the Belvedere Apollo in reconsituted stone composition, unsigned. Excellent lifelike details and very nice aged patina. 19th century European and raised onturned soccle base. The sculpture has a beautiful antique patina .
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| Title Georgian bust of a nobleman statue of an Admiral in bronzed cast metal on black marble base 3.4kg | |
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Description ref: statues 5615
Well sculpted Georgian bust of a gentleman in uniformed greatcoat complete with lapels . This statue is probably of an Admiral and is in bronzed cast metal mounted on a black marble base 3.4kg. Superb casting with very high quality definition to details. This bust would have been cast using the lost wax technique which produces only one. No foundry marks nor signatures but 19th century original.
English 19th century. Overall Dimensions: Height 31cm Width 20 cm Depth 14 cm Weight 3.4 kg
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| Title Rare Pair Ormolu Cupid Statues | |
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DimensionsHeight 15cm Length 6cm Depth 6cm Description Rare pair Ormolu cupid statues raised on turned and chased column pedestals. Beautifull jewellry quality details to these fine gilded bronzes priced as a pair. Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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