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antique art: sculpture
Sculpture is the art of making two or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, by carving stone, wood or marble and by using metals such as bronze or plaster.
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Franz IFFLAND oversized sculpture blacksmith
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19.20 century changed Franz IFFLAND (1862-1935) Sculptures of this size are extremely rare Bronze, signed, height 104cm Width: 40cm, Height: 104cm, Depth: 35cm, Weight: 45kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Bronze, ID: 11870
£7,472.85
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Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.
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Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed. Ninomiya Sontoku (?? ??, September 4, 1787 – November 17, 1856), born Ninomiya Kinjiro? (?? ???), was a prominent 19th-century Japanese agricultural leader, philosopher, moralist, and economist. Height: 45 cm. Signed on the base. Width: 25cm, Height: 55cm, Depth: 25cm, Weight: 15kg, Condition: Good, Material: Bronze, ID: 11602
£2,301.33
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Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross
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Emile Laporte (French, 1858-1907) – Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Shepherd Boy Holding a Cross. Signed E. Laporte on the side of the base, and further numbered 5066 with Siot Paris. Mainly in good condition, though the cross appears to have been broken into two parts and glued together afterward. Height: 35 cm. Width: 15cm, Height: 40cm, Depth: 15cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Wear, Material: Bronze, ID: 11591
£1,154.97
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Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) “Youth” Gilt Bronze Sculpture
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Gilt bronze print representing a naked young woman with a wild rose flower at her feet. Signed on the Antonin Carles terrace and titled “La Jeunesse”. Foundry mark Siot-Decauville Fondeur, Paris and numbered D347. Base in green Algerian onyx marble, very small repair following a slight chip on one corner. History The Plaster acquired at the Salon of 1883 (NO 3426), placed in 1886 in the marble depository, was deposited in 1889 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Grenoble; reductions were produced in marble, in biscuit by the Sèvres factory in three sizes, in bronze and gilded bronze by Siot-Decauville in two sizes; ordered by the state in 1883; statue commissioned at the Salon Exhibitions Salon of the Society of French Artists (Salon 103) – Palais des Champs Elysées – France, Paris, 1885 Prefiguration of the Musée d&39;Orsay – Post-Impressionism – Palais de Tokyo – Musée d&39;Art et d&39;Essai – France, Paris, 1977 – 1986 Period: 1890 Origin: France, Paris Materials: Bronze and onyx Width: 13cm, Height: 32cm, Depth: 13cm, Weight: 1.6kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Bronze, onyx, ID: 8809
£1,532.49
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Bronze By Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Panthère De Tunis N°1
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Very beautiful bronze proof with brown patina nuanced with black representing an observing panther, crouching on a rock. Old proof signed BARYE on the side of the terrace, at the front, on the left, published and signed F.Barbedienne Fondeur. Remarkable quality of the patina and carving. First edition: around 1860 Plaster model: Paris, Fabius collection Bibliography: Poletti & Richarme, Antoine Louis BARYE Catalog raisonné, Paris, Gallimard edition, page 221 Period: 1890 Origin: France, Paris Width: 27cm, Height: 12.4cm, Depth: 9.4cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Perfect condition, Material: Bronze, ID: 8795
£2,394.41
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French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.
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French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base Have a nice holiday. Depicts a playful Parisian - a prankster, with a shocking neckline on her dress and a bunch of flowers. Modeled after V. Bruynce. Made in Paris. Workshop stamp. Height: 46 cm. Width: 20cm, Height: 46cm, Depth: 27cm, Weight: 6kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Marble, ID: 7796
£474.06
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Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century
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19th century Walking Buddha figure in gilded bronze, left hand raised in abhaya mudra, mounted on a later black painted wooden base. Siam. B. excluding base 26.5 cm. Condition: Crack in the base. Signs of wear due to age and use. Width: 9cm, Height: 28.5cm, Depth: 6cm, Weight: 0.670kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Gilded bronze, ID: 5967
£1,034.30
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Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century
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Brass ashtray late 19th century - Water sleigh. Depicts a sledge with an icy tub for delivery and distribution of water. On the upper edge, symmetrically along the line of movement, there are thin holders for pens or cigarettes. Russia. Good preservation with traces of use. Width: 13.5cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 8.5cm, Weight: 0.572kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Bronze and brass, ID: 5643
£344.77
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Sculpture Gallant couple. 19th century
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Bronze sculpture Gallant couple consisting of the figures of a lady and an officer. 19th century. Width: 18cm, Height: 27cm, Depth: 10.5cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, Material: Patinated bronze, ID: 967
£172.38
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Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.
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Bronze sculpture Romantic couple, consisting of figures of a gentleman and a lady. 19th century. There is a small defect in the pedestal. Width: 20cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 9cm, Weight: 4kg, Condition: Good, Material: Marble, ID: 966
£86.19
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Bronze sculpture Girl with a rose.
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Bronze memorial complex Girl with a Rose. Demonstrates a girl in romantic memories at the wreckage of a column, sitting on a sarcophagus. She breathes in the vibes of collapsed and buried love. All sensual expression of living memories is expressed in the folds of clothes and hair. The sculpture is set on a stone pedestal. Signature: Carpeaus. From Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875). H-45 cm. Width: 51cm, Height: 45cm, Depth: 50cm, Weight: 20kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Stone, ID: 61
£172.38
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Circus Dog
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Miniature stone cutting Circus Dog. Depicts a seated bulldog with a wide clown collar. Despite the entertainment program, the dog looks at the viewer intelligently and somewhat sadly, retaining the deep philosophical meaning of buffoonery. H-12.5 cm. Width: 7cm, Height: 12.5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Stone bordeaux, ID: 3705
£189.62
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Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century
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A capacious and characteristic figurine of an elephant of a spherical shape made of bloody jasper, with a trunk twisted to the body. 2nd half of the 20th century. Ruby eyes and carved wrinkles emphasize the character and integrity of the image. H-7 cm. Width: 7cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.15kg, Condition: Good, Material: Bloodstone, ID: 3559
£1,120.50
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Marble sculpture Bathing of Venus. 19th-20th century.
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Marble sculpture Bathing of Venus. 19th-20th century. Marble sculpture Bathing of Venus. The textbook iconography dates back to the Roman example of the same name from the 2nd century BC. The goddess sits down and draws water from a sacred spring. Multidirectional movements of the hands and head focus attention on the gaze, as if containing a question about the nature of the divine. The gaze is turned to the water or reflection. Leaving a jug prolongs the time of contemplation. Figure dimensions: 89x50x49 cm. Weight: 120 kg. Width: 50cm, Height: 89cm, Depth: 49cm, Weight: 120kg, Condition: Good, Material: Marble, ID: 8556
£10,774.00
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Stone composition Lovers. 20th century.
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A sculptural composition installed on a pedestal, capturing in stone the kiss of a young man and a girl in love, made of alabaster in the impressionist style in the 20th century. On the pedestal is a signature in stone by Giancarlo Biagi. Height with pedestal: 49 cm. Width: 30cm, Height: 49cm, Depth: 23cm, Weight: 20kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Alabaster, ID: 7854
£1,120.50
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Horse head on a pedestal.
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Horse head on a pedestal. A heroic portrait of a horse, with a proudly arched neck, a developing mane and open nostrils. Like an antique Bucephalus, it is erected on a textured stone pedestal that sets off the polished surface of onyx. Width: 58cm, Height: 63cm, Depth: 17cm, Weight: 50kg, Condition: Good, Material: Marble, ID: 5545
£1,120.50
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Bogorodskoe Carving, Russian Folk Art Very Fine Carved Troika.
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Bogorodskoe Carving, Russian Folk Art Very Fine Carved Troika. Carved with three horses and figures, dated 1904. Still with the original detailed paintwork and leather reins. All over with original beautiful old patination, in very...
£3,750.00
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Bronze By Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Panthère De Tunis N°1
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Very beautiful bronze proof with brown patina nuanced with black representing an observing panther, crouching on a rock. Old proof signed BARYE on the side of the terrace, at the front, on the left, published and signed F.Barbedienne Fondeur. Remarkable quality of the patina and carving. First edition: around 1860 Plaster model: Paris, Fabius collection Bibliography: Poletti & Richarme, Antoine Louis BARYE Catalog raisonné, Paris, Gallimard edition, page 221 Period: 1890 Origin: France, Paris Width: 27cm, Height: 12.4cm, Depth: 9.4cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Perfect condition, Material: Bronze, ID: 8795
£2,394.41
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Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
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The bronze figure of a standing knight is mounted on a high rectangular pedestal made of black natural stone (marble or serpentine). The knight is depicted with a mace and a shield in his hands. A heraldic bear is depicted on the shield, and on the chain mail, on the chest, there is a Maltese cross. Without specifying the author of the model and the caster. Bronze, casting, two-color patination, embossing (partially). In excellent condition, no loss. Western Europe. Around 1900, the height of the figure of a warrior is 38.3 cm. The pedestal: height -20.0 cm, length - 26.6 cm; width - 15.6 cm. Width: 15.6cm, Height: 58cm, Depth: 1cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Excellent, Material: Bronze, ID: 8086
£3,620.07
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Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)
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Chryselephantine bronze and ivory figurine Woman with a Hoop. Created by Georges Morin in 1920, this exquisite figurine is a superb example of Art Deco sculpture. The composition shows an elegant girl frozen in motion with a hoop in her hands. The figure is made of gilded bronze, skillfully combined with smooth ivory, which is used to depict bare arms, legs and chest. The girl, depicted in a dynamic pose, radiates the expression and grace characteristic of Morin`s work. Each element is carefully designed, conveying the liveliness and energy of movement. Graceful lines and elegant forms emphasize the aesthetic value of this sculpture. The pedestal of the figurine bears the author`s signature, which confirms its authenticity. The figurine comes with a CITES certificate certifying that the ivory is legal. The total weight of the product is 600 grams. France 1920s. Dimensions: Height 180 mm, Width 115 mm Materials: Chryselephantine bronze, ivory, onyx. This sculpture not only illustrates the skill of Georges Morin (German, 1874-1950) in working with bronze and ivory, but is also a prominent representative of Art Deco - a style that emphasizes the combination of decorativeness and functionality. Width: 15cm, Height: 18cm, Depth: 15cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Good, Material: Bone, ID: 11155
£3,878.64
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Important Carved Wall Sculpture Sir Edward Massey Governor City Of Gloucester
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1 Rare Historic English Mid 17th Century Carved Tiger Oak & Fruitwood Wall Portrait Sculpture Sir Edward Massey Governor of the City of Gloucester 1642 Crest Plaque Wall Mount. Here is your exclusive opportunity to...
£9,500.00
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Gypsium bust Krishjanis Barons
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1924. Author Richard Maur (1888-1966), Latvia. Gypsum, handmade. 53x34 cm. The particular bust was the property of the poet Augusts Saulietis, featured in a painting by Jekabs Bine at his home in the cabinet. Width: 53cm, Height: 34cm, Depth: 34cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: , ID: 10945
£637.82
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Important Marble Group After The Antique The Wrestlers
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Important group in Carrara marble after the antique representing a wrestler triumphant over his opponent, on a base in the naturalist style. The modeling of the work, deliberately excessive, helps to convey the virulence of the struggle. Note, part of a finger missing and restored by our workshop. Very high quality of execution. The ancient marble group from which this bronze is inspired was discovered in 1583 near Porta San Giovanni in Rome. In June of the same year, the group was purchased by Cardinal Ferdinand de Medici, future Grand Duke of Tuscany, and is kept in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Width: 46cm, Height: 43cm, Depth: 30cm, Weight: 36.5kg, Condition: Very good condition, 1 missing end, Material: Marble, ID: 8791
£4,788.83
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Wood carving of a man with a basket by George Lilanga di Nyama (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) from the 20...
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African wood-carved figure of a man with a basket by one of the most important artists of the 20th century in Tanzania, George Lilanga di Nyama. Carved and overpainted wood in the typical style of the artist. Signed on the base. Mainly in good condition, with three cracks in the wood: one in the base near the signature, and two others in the head area near the ears. Height: 29cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 29cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Cracks, Material: Wood, ID: 8728
£4,406.14
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Festus O. Idehen (Festus O. Idehen), African thinker, wood carving
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Festus O. Idehen (Nigeria, b. 1927), African wood carving thinker, signed on the base of FESTUS. An amazing wooden figurine, carved from a single piece of wood, most likely teak wood. Width: 7.7cm, Height: 26.2cm, Depth: 4.2cm, Weight: 0.338kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wood, ID: 8641
£1,245.47
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