A nostalgic image of two children play-fighting, depicted in bronze with areas of ageing adding to its charm. This dynamic piece can be displayed at any angle due to its unique composition. We love th[...]
Beautiful old steatite statuette depicting a dignitary, scholar or wise person.
* Qing Dynasty, late 19th, early 20th century *
Total height: 20 cm / Height of person : 15 cm
Max. width. 12 cm / Ma[...]
Large, imposing terracotta, height 0.94m, with a nuanced and golden patina, representing Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Titled on the terrace "Rebecca", signed Cherc and Goldsche[...]
"Bear with his cub in the tree" Black Forest work Wooden sculpture dating from 1930. The little bear making a lamp, was placed on the top which was to serve as a plant holder Impeccable condition - El[...]
Bronze okimono with multiple patinas representing a seated monkey examining the monkey-shaped netsuke of his inro, which seems to intrigue him greatly.
Sought-after humorous subject, a similar model [...]
Giacomo MARCHINO (1785-1841).
Bas relief in limestone concretion of Saint Nectaire tinted in terracotta style,
it is Venus and Cupid also called the thorn puller after Giacomo MARCHINO
Period: [...]
Exceptional carved walnut wood sculpture depicting two bears, a scene at the dentist, the subject is extremely rare and the sculpture work truly exceptional; the photos are far from reproducing realit[...]
"Eagle, wings outstretched, beak open, naturalist terrace" Very fine bronze proof with brown patina on a green background Old cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne - Bears the Gold FB stamp on the left rear o[...]
Pair of chiseled bronze busts on marble columns The busts represent King HENRI IV and his advisor the Duke of SULLY The columns are in white marble with a bronze base and gilded garland Small chips on[...]
19th century bronze representing a horse and its rider. Marble base. No signature. Dimensions Total height 22.7 cm Terrace 16 cm x 7.5 cm Very good condition.
These walnut wood sculptures in a neoclassical style represent water carriers. The woodwork and the choice of pose give the works an elegant and serene character. The folds of the clothes and the grac[...]
Wenchang Wang , is a Taoist deity in Chinese mythology, known as the God of Culture and Literature He has historically been called upon by scholars and writers who need inspiration or help right befor[...]
Ivory okimono depicting Shoki standing while holding a large koro with an oni visible inside.
The contrast between the worried oni and the pride of Shoki, who displays it as a trophy, emphasizes th[...]
Fame riding Pegasus and Mercury riding Pegasus pair of bronze groups, each bearing the inscription "Coysevox 1709", resting on a base in tin and brass marquetry in the Boulle style total height 78cm b[...]
Important bas-relief in terracotta in its Renaissance-style frame in wood and gilded stucco, reproducing the famous Madonna and Child by Rossellino.
A 19th century Italian creation of very good quali[...]
Presented at the Universal Exhibition of 1889, the work is a portrait of Saint Cecilia, the theme of saints being very fashionable at the time. The bronze bas-relief represents the young woman in prof[...]
Four sperm whale teeth including three scrimshaws representing a woman with the inscription "EXCELSIOR", a penguin and a richly dressed standing man. Probably United States, Nantucket, 19th century. H[...]
"The Lionesses" By Charles Valton Bronze 19th century Very beautiful proof late 19th century early 20th century Beautiful medal patina, signed C. Valton on the terrace Black veined marble base Free an[...]
NETSUKE in marine ivory enhanced with black, representing the sennin Tobosaku sitting on a leaf, smiling, a peach in his right hand. (Small slit on the leaf). Japan, Edo period, 19th century. Height: [...]
An antique Etruscan style silver cista handle later mounted on a marble base. Superb quality. Solid silver NOT plated.
Grand Tour period late 18th or 19th century.
Condition - Superb surface w[...]
Decorative sculpture return from Egypt 2 bronze figures 19th century.
Double sculpture with Egyptian representation placed on a black marble / bronze base.
Unsigned Dimensions:
Height: 51 cm
Width[...]
Basin or cup from the 19th century Napoleon III representing four children or putti with two sea horses. Very beautiful cup decorated with these four putti decorated with marine attributes on both sid[...]
Very important patinated terracotta sculpture representing Venus de Medici or Venus with a dolphin after the Antique. The original marble sculpture of the same size executed 50 years BC is kept in the[...]
Rare bronze statuette depicting an erotic scene starring 2 dogs
made in Austria by Franz Bergman (1861-1936)
It is in good condition, with visible signs of aging.
Width 6 cm - Height 4.5 cm[...]
"Saint-Michel slaying the dragon" by Emmanuel Frémiet, glorious bronze statue from the 19th century dated 1876 (creation of the model in 1875) numbered edition produced by the Charles More foundry in [...]
Implicit manifestation of Vishnu with the bird, assimilated to Garuda, his vehicle, and his second avatar Kurma (the turtle). Interesting statuary representation probably from a village in the Karnata[...]
Bronze with brown patina signed on the terrace Albert Ernest Carrier Belleuse (1824 - 1887) representing an allegory of music Harmony, young graceful musician draped in a light garment. She stands, th[...]
Antique animal bronze dating from the second half of the 19th century. Subject depicting an island fox. Very fine quality of chiseling. Old sand casting. 10cm long and 6.5cm high. Very good condition
Amazone zu Pferde is a bronze equestrian statue made in 1841 by August Kiss, installed outside the Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany. It was based on a smaller clay model that August Kiss had first cons[...]
Beautiful polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture depicting Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Val Gardena manufacture 19th century.
In pine wood -
size h.60 cm-l.28
This bronze statue is a replica of a famous sculptural group called Les Chevaux de Marly, made after the work of Guillaume Coustou. It depicts a groom attempting to control a rearing horse, capturing [...]
Important terracotta santon painted in natural form representing the Virgin Mary dressed in a coral silk chasuble, a blue silk cape, wearing a lace veil and a pair of Spartan sandals. Perfect conditio[...]
Important terracotta santon painted in natural form representing Joseph dressed in a purple silk chasuble, a yellow silk cape and a pair of Spartans. Very good condition Height: 43 cm Neapolitan work [...]
Important 127cm long sculpture in plaster (terracotta patina) on original wooden base, circa 1900.
The scene depicts bacchantes, naked women with fruit, lying down and embracing, in the Art Nouveau[...]
During a recent visit to the Archaeological Museum of Naples we disco ères the original of this magnificent terracotta horse's head. It is the only existing part of an equestrian monument that the Ara[...]
Marguerite MAZET
(Duravel 1881 - 1947)
Lo qué s'en baï… – Celle qui s'en va
Plaster
H. 37 cm; W. 15 cm
Signed and dated 1926 on the base
Provenance: Private collection, Périgord
Exhibition:[...]
Pretty little Jade fruit in pale green with celadon, apple green and rust nuances, carved, decorated with a flowering branch and a bird. 19th century Chinese work, rests on a later wooden base. Height[...]
Okimono or female doctor in noble materials lying on an ebony base. Very good condition. Date from the end of the 19th early 20th century.DimensionsWoman - Length 18.5cmBase - Length 20cm x width 5cm
Decorative Plate In Carved Wood. D-40cm. Russia.
Traditional Russian wood carving holds an important place in the applied arts of Russia and is an expressive element of the national culture. One of[...]
Fantastic Hinduism masterwork was discovered in our stock: attractive sculpture stood for decade on our shelf pleasing an eye and raising some questions. Finally, we were able to separate the wheat fr[...]
Netsuke – Turtles by Komin. A group of 3 turtles, one forming the base, the other two climbing on each other. Each shell and other details are very finely carved. Very beautiful color of the wood and [...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Measurement - Height 14 cm
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Large Carrara marble sculpture signed Barrias for Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841-1905), representing a young musician. He is seated on a cushion with his pompoms resting on a base and playing a three-stri[...]
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 28 cm
Images of Phra Mae Thorani are found in shrines and Buddhist temples of Burma, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. Accor[...]
Netsuke – Kyogen mask representing a fox – Kitsune in carved wood. Represented with curved ears, deeply carved bulging eyes, a wide open muzzle revealing its very sharp teeth. Movable mouth. On the re[...]
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