L. Gregoire Figurative Sculptures

A very fine French antique patinated bronze figural group titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) late 19th century. Depicting a figure of winged Victory with a ...

After the Antique Venus of Capua Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 20th century, possibly cast by Chiurazzi, the standing draped figure with outstretched arm, with a foot resting on a helm...

An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry. A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886). By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...

French Grand Tour bronze group of Nessus abducting Deianira after Giambologna on marble base. After the model by Giambologna Circa 1880 French Footnote: The first documented example of this famous bronze group was made by Giovanni Bologna...

This elegant 19th-century gilded bronze sculptural group is a stunning piece of art. It is mounted on white Carrara marble, which enhances its overall beauty and grandeur. The sculpt...

An exceptional Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Rosso Alicante marble statue of Perseus and Medusa. This handsome statue of Perseus hav...

19th century French bronze sculpture "Perseus Freeing Andromeda" by Jean-Louis Grégoire (French, 1840-1890). Signed on base L Grgoire. Subject matter is "Perseus and Andromeda...

This whimsical sculpture of a stag is from the famed Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien.

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland. It represents a young woman wearing butterfly wings in her hair with her head turned towards an insect placed on her shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche. The sculpture rests on a red marble base placed on a rectangular stand. It is a sand casting made in the foundry of Boyer and Rolland whose mark is on the back of the bust. On the side, it is annotated Mm Léon Bertaux...

Jean Louis GREGOIRE (1840-1890) "Marguerite", Young Lady Patinated bronze statue representing a young lady wearing a long dress, braided hair. Signed on the embankment. Jean Louis ...

Cast by Pinèdo from a model by Antoine Bofill, late 19th century, Signed 'A. Bofill' and 'BRONZE GARANTI' stamp.   

Antique Elegance with an Art Nouveau Twist ! Embrance the timeless beauty of the 19th century French School with this exquisite Art Nouveau bust sculpture. A captivating bust of a w...