Old & large terracotta lion head. Very beautiful polychrome sculpture. Several holes allow water to drain. Flemish or Italian work from the 18th century. 30cm in height and 22.5cm in length. Two rear [...]
Silver chased bronze sculpture representing Triton riding a sea horse. The base of this one has some cracks and gaps and small holes. Presumably German bronze from the 17th century. It is presented pl[...]
Important terracotta Park Sculpture depicting a "Seated Lion" on a rectangular terrace. Originally, it is possible that our lion placed its front paw on a coat of arms carved separately and brought ba[...]
Netsuke in ivory
18th century - beginning of the 19th century
represents a horse
Dimensions: 4 x 2 cm
Height: 2.7 cm
Very good condition
could be do a serial with the two other pieces: dog and [...]
Statuette of a passing bull after a model by John of Bologna di Giambologna* (1529-1608) Bronze on an oval stepped base in black marble and sienna marble. The animal is shown in profile, its head turn[...]
Very beautiful Carrara marble plaque cut with the arms of an ecclesiastical heraldry with rococo spirit and double glasses. Decorated with 4 fleur-de-lis and 3 silver garden fleur-de-lis and a lion in[...]
Sculpture in waxed Linden wood representing a Virgin and Child, pretty drapery and veil at the level of her hair. This sculpture was originally polychrome and subsequently stripped. It has some cracks[...]
Netsuke – Rare and interesting carved boxwood subject depicting a famous poet called Saigyo Hoshi or Saigyo the Monk, who lived in the 12th century, at the end of the Heian period and the beginning of[...]
Important sculpture in softwood representing Saint Francis of Assisi with the stigmata, head and removable hands in polychrome wood, the rest of the sculpture is gilded and partly engraved in the repa[...]
Beautiful embossed copper plaque representing a mythological scene: Leda and the swan.
Measures approximately 13.5cm high by 8.5cm wide.
Period late 18th century early 19th century.
Good general co[...]
Exceptional and rare Asian temple bell in bronze with brown patina and medal from the beginning of the 18th century perhaps earlier, remarkable bronze work! Splendid sculptures! Interior ringing hamme[...]
pair Bronze sculptures The seated angels Jean-Baptiste Pigalle attr. around 1750 p.m. 45 cm, l. 35 cm, p. 24 cm Provenance: Private Spanish collection Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (* January 26, 1714 in Pari[...]
Carved and polychromed wooden statue representing an elderly woman holding a plate in her left hand. Her arm is covered with a sleeve. She leans on a stick with her right hand. Small chips and losses,[...]
Superb and very large period sculpture from the beginning of the 18th century in polychrome wood representing a bishop. He is presented standing dressed in a cassock and covered with his miter which i[...]
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Virgin and Child in wood carved in the round, polychrome and gilded.
Standing, the Virgin carries the Child who holds a sphere on her left side.
France, 18th century,
height [...]
Temple ridge ornament known, depending on interpretations, as “Garuda” (Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or “Hong/Hamsa” (Thai: Hong /Sanskrit: Hamsa) representing the mythical bird or swan/g[...]
Temple ridge ornament (Faïteau) called, according to interpretations, “Garuda” (In Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or “Hong/Hamsa” (Thai: Hong /Sanskrit: Hamsa) representing the mythical bir[...]
Superb very large religious panel in carved oak wood with religious decoration representing a Pieta, the representation of Mary holding on her knees the body of her son Jesus Christ at the time of the[...]
Pretty bronze representing a lying lion fixed on a wooden base. Beautiful old patina with remains of gilding. 18th century period. The measurements are given without the base.
Plaster cast with terracotta patina of the sculptor Corneille van Cleve by Caffieri. 19th century. Height 70 cm width 50 cm. Very beautiful Portor marble base.
Imposant buste en pierre représentant Flore, la Déesse des fleurs, des jardins, du printemps et de la fécondité. Elle est représentée en buste à mi corps légerement de profil, coiffée de sa couronne d[...]
Astonishing statuette circa 1750-1780 representing a putto fisherman preparing to cast his fishing net.
patinated bronze which has a good copper content.
plinth on a period marble base.
Note some n[...]
Carved wooden netsuke representing a standing sage, with wrinkled features, with traces of polychromy in blue and red.
Dimensions: 7'5 x 2'7 x 2'1 cm.
Late 18th century, Edo period.
Neoclassical bust after the Apollo Belvedere from the Museo Pio Clementino.
Second half of the 18th Century.
Ormolu, sea green marble pedestal, modern base and plinth.
H. 8,6" (bust 3,1").
This [...]
A subject in 18th century gilded bronze,
La Chercheuse d'esprit act I, sculpture from a clock
La Chercheuse d'esprit is a comic opera in one act by Charles-Simon Favart, music by Jean-Claude Tri[...]
Elegant pair of 18th century angels in polychrome wood. They rest kneeling on a base representing clouds, dressed in a blue tunic, they have one arm stretched towards the sky and the other stretched b[...]
- This carved fantasy mask is a fragment of a facade ornament. The use of this type of mask/face dates back to Antiquity. They had a protective role, that of keeping away demons. In the 18th century, [...]
ancient large marble shell. originally perhaps a handwasher or drinking trough, then used as a holy water stoup. Excellent production, perfect condition, white marble, late 17th century, 1st century.
Spectacular 18th century Venetian sculptures in first patina carved wood representing two allegorical figures. Wooden bases in lacquered style in imitation green alpine marble
French school of the 18th century Saint bishop Subject in carved and formerly gilded wood depicting a saint wearing a miter and holding a book. Applique support decorated with foliage, palmettes on a [...]
A pair of unicorns paperweights in brown patina bronze.
They rest on rectangular bases in finely chiseled and gilded bronze, decorated with Greek friezes on all four sides. Louis XVI period
Solid wood sculpture to be restored (Missing the 2 arms...)......"Nature"...Height of the Statue 40 cm......Base 8 cm high, width 30 cm, depth 15 cm, dated 1860
Statuette Qing Dynasty China 19th century in finely carved celadon and coral colored steatite depicting a presumed dignitary Zhang Guǒ dressed in a long drape. Dimensions: 16 cm high X 5 cm wide X 4.5[...]
Rare pair of polychrome terracotta roosters. Work at the end of the 18th century. Some differences between the two roosters. Usual restoration They come from the outbuildings of the Chateau de Versail[...]
Superb 18th century sculpture representing a bust of a bearded man probably a Saint. Presented on a wooden base, the bust is dressed in a well-crafted drape. The face of great finesse has a beard and [...]
French school of the 18th century Bust of a virgin Carved and polychrome wooden subject depicting a virgin in prayer. Height: 14 cm - Width: 9 cm - Depth: 5.5 cm Missing, worn, accidents.
Bust of a man in patinated “terracotta” plaster representing a gentleman with a buttoned jacket and tied scarf, wearing a short wig tied with a ponytail. It is presented on a circular molded base. Pre[...]
pair of embossed copper plates, scenes of peasant life, with shepherds and herds of animals in a marsh, houses and mountains visible in the distance, the animals are very detailed, work from Northern [...]
Pretty and expressive Virgin and Child Jesus in wood carved in high relief and formerly polychromed. The Virgin and Jesus have their silver crown and scepter. The Virgin dressed in her dress and her m[...]
Beautiful angel in cartapesta, or papier-mâché, Italy, 18th century.
The drape is particularly beautiful, the graceful and elegant attitude giving a strong impression of movement.
Due to their fragi[...]
A very detailed Christ carved in Boxwood. The statue was made in the 18th century in the southern Netherlands. A serene and quality image. The dimensions are 22.5 cm high and 25 cm wide (without base)
Dimensions: D 47.5 cm
Large Carrara marble Tondo with straight profile of an 18th century pope.
Faux marble painted wood frame
Italian work from the 18th century
Small terracotta sculpture statuette representing a Chinese deity probably of Good Fortune (San Xing*), perhaps Lu Xing or Fu Xing, signed below, vintage 18th century. This statuette is in good genera[...]
Horse position with both legs raised, decorated with its sculpted harness and its sealing, a rider is absent, presence of reinforcement plate on the horse's neck placed on a dimension maintaining stel[...]
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