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Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture "Standing Pig" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a standing pig with excellent gilt colour and very fine hand finished surface detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amph...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Standing Cockerel" by Paul Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in London, GB
A very fine large late 19th Century Animalier gilt bronze study of a standing cockerel with his chest pushed out in a proud pose as he crows to the eraly morning sunshine, the bronze surface with excellent deep golden colour and fine hand finished detail, signed P.Comolera
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 31 cm
Width: 20 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1900
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 9324
ABOUT
Paul Comolera (French, 1818 ~ 1897) Comolera was born in Paris, France. A very fine sculptor known mainly for his modelling of birds but he also produced some other animal figures as well as portrait busts. Comolera was a student of the early sculptor Francois Rude and he was the teacher of Jules Moigniez, one of the more important sculptors of the Animalier school. There is a distinct similarity in the detail, construction, form, and finish of the works of Comolera and his student Moigniez although Comolera’s birds are considered to be more in the naturalistic style as opposed to the romantic style of his pupil. Paul Comolera made his debut at the Salon in 1846 with a group called Golden Pheasants of China and continued to exhibit there until his death in 1897. Comolera’s bronzes...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman holding her arms high above her in a stretched pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Pate de Verre Glass study entitled "Papillon" by Daum Glass
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive mid 20th Century pate de verre glass study of butterfly rested on a rose with excellent detail and very fine vibrant colour, signed Daum France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
20th Century Glass Sculpture entitled "Moineau Coquet" by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent frosted glass figure of a crouched sparrow with its head turned cleaning beneath its wings exhibiting good hand finished detail, signed Lalique France to base
ADDITIONA...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass entitled "Chèvre" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco glass paperweight modelled with a frosted glass figure of a charging goat with excellent hand finished detail, raised on clear glass plinth &...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Study entitled "Woman and Deer" by Perrot
Located in London, GB
An endearing early 20th Century gilt and patinated bronze study of a naked beauty stood beside a deer with excellent colour and hand finished details, raised on a marble base and sig...
Category
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze "Diana with Fawns" by Marcel Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Art Deco cold-painted silvered and gilt bronze figure of Diana firing her bow with two leaping deer by her side. Raised on a shaped stepped bronze base ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Crystal Glass Sculpture entitled "Aigle" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
An impressive mid 20th Century clear and frosted glass study of a resting eagle. The glass figure exhibits excellent hand finished surface detail, signed Lalique France
ADDITIONAL I...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Faisan Tournée à Droite" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of an alert pheasant with its head raised and turned to the right with rich brown lightly rubbed patination and fine hand finished...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze Study entitled “Faisan Droit” by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent animalier bronze study of a standing pheasant, its head slightly turned to the right, with very fine rich brown patination and intricate hand chased surface detail, raised ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Car Mascot entitled "Faucon" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France
'Faucon' Bouchon de Rad...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study "Famille De Cerf" by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent French mid 19th Century Animalier bronze group of a stag and doe in a wooded landscape exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and rich brown patina, raised on an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze figure "Slave Girl" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A beautiful patinated Art Nouveau bronze study of a young Art Nouveau beauty sat upon a wall wearing chains with excellent variegated rich brown patina and excellent hand chased surf...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Study entitled "Rearing Horse" by Andre Becquerel
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century silvered bronze Art Deco car mascot modelled as a stylised horse rearing. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and fine colour, ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Reclining Lady" by Jennings Brothers
By Jennings Bros.
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th Century gilt bronze figure of a young beauty in a reclining position with a large blanket covering her, which is hinged to reveal a raunchy outfit with excel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Hoop Girl" by Ferdinand Preiss
By Ferdinand Preiss
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young girl in period attire standing holding a hoop behind her back , raised on a shaped marble plinth and sign...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss
By Ferdinand Preiss
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a young boy in shorts holding a book under his arm with his hands in his pockets. The bronze has excellent cold painted gilt colour and is raised on a rectangular shaped black marble base, signed F Preiss & with original Foundry label.
This is the large version of this popular and sought after subject
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 32.5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1925
Materials: Bronze and Ivory
Book Ref Ferdinand Preiss by Alberto Shayo
Page No 130
SKU: 9274
ABOUT
Sonny Boy...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Nouveau Lady" by Georges Van Der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
A delightful Art Nouveau Bronze figure of a young beauty scantily dressed with only a shawl draped across her body in a striking pose. The surface of the bronze with rich golden/brow...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Girl and Fruit" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
"Girl and Fruit" by Franz Bergman
An excellent early 20th Century cold painted bronze study of a young Arab girl sat beside her basket of fruit with excellent naturalistic colours a...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase entitled "Scenic Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An eye catching late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with raised deep burgundy trees against a blue mountainous landscape against a variegating yellow field. Exhibitin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Femme de Luxe" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
An eyecatching limited edition bronze of an elegant woman dressed in an impressive coat lined with fur collars and decoration with gilded flames. The figure raised on an integral ste...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Sitting Elephant" by Steve Winterburn
By Steve Winterburn
Located in London, GB
An endearing limited edition bronze sculpture of a young African elephant seatedon with its trunk raised in a playful pose with protective blanket, exhibiting excellent colour and ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture entitled "Coquette" by Erte
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition cold painted bronze figure of an elegant beauty dressed in a full length gown looking into her pocket mirror with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail. Signed Erté, numbered 179/375, dated 1986 and with foundry mark.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 46 cm
Circa: 1985
Foundry: Fine Art Acquisitions
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Erté The Last Works by Eric Estorick
Page no. 104
SKU: 9104
ABOUT
Erté La Coquette
Erté Sculpture
Erté La Coquette – Sculpture as such has been a rather late arrival in Erté’s life, but his three-dimensional creativity began long before he started to work with Paul Poiret in Paris in 1913. It began at his house in St. Petersburg in 1897, when he was five years of age and created a little theatre using his mothers empty perfume bottles...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Monaco" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A captivating limited edition Art Deco bronze figure of an elegant beauty wearing a full length gown with a dramatic black and gold shawl draped across her arms with a large decorati...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Ceramic Bust entitled "Meditation" by Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late 19th Century ceramic Art Nouveau bust in muted vellum tones with gilded highlights modelled as an attractive Art Nouveau maiden wearing a floral headdress with excel...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "The Juggler" by Claire Colinet
By Claire Colinet
Located in London, GB
Charming early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt and enamel bronze figure of a dancer in balanced pose holding juggling balls, with very fine gilt and enamel colour and excellent det...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entiteld "Groupe de Renards" by P j Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a a pointer turning its head in an alert pose with fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on naturalis...
Category
Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Art Nouveau Pair of French Bronze Mermen Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A highly decorAtive pair of late 19th Century bronze candlesticks with two mermen knelt on bronze tripods ornately decorated holding up the candle holders with excellent hand chased ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled Femme avec Oiseau by Maurice Bouval
By Maurice Bouval
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Nouveau bronze figure of a young beauty sat upon a rock surrounded by birds whilst holding a lute with excellent colour and very fine hand chased surface detail, raise...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpture "Isis" by Claire Colinet
By Claire Colinet
Located in London, GB
An exquisite early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt bronze figure of a young female dancer seated upon a shawl that she is lifting either side of her. The surface decorated with enamel painted ancient Egyptian design, exhibiting excellent colour and detail. Raised on a marble base and signed Cl.J.R.Colinet
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 42 cm
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1925
Materials: Bronze & Marble
Book Ref: Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan Catley
Page: 117
SKU: 9176
ABOUT
Colinet
Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) was French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style.
Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years.
Early Life
Colinet was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1880. Little is known about her life other than the artwork she produced during a successful career that spanned more than 40 years. As a woman, she was in the minority in her chosen field of sculpture during the era in which she worked and lived.
Career
At an undetermined date – probably around 1910 – Colinet emigrated to Paris, France, where she studied sculpture under the watchful eye of Jef Lambeaux and exhibited for the first time at the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1913 and became a permanent member of the organization in 1929. From 1937 to 1940, she exhibited at the Salon des Independents in Paris and joined the Union of Women Painters and Sculptors. Colinet's work is primarily done in the Art Deco style, and her models included odalisques, exotic dancers, jugglers and artists of cabaret.
A number of her female dancer pieces were influenced by a revival of the Orientalism movement which had been popular in Europe from about 1860 to 1880. Her preferred casting material was bronze; however, a number of her most distinguished sculptures are chryselephantine, being a combination of both bronze and ivory.
Colinet's sculpture has become highly desirable to collectors and, increasingly, is selling for exorbitant sums. At a Christie's sale on 4 May 2007, her Ankara Dancer...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Arab Girl" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure of a young Arab girl wearing a red shawl around her waist and eyecatching golding jewellery holding an ewer with very fine hand chased surface detail and and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase and inscribed Geschutzt
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 10 cm
Width: 3 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1900
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel
SKU: 9133
ABOUT
Vienna Bronze Arab...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Putto Jug" by Georges Van De Voorde
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in London, GB
A charming early 20th Century bronze vase decorated with a dragon appearing from a lake, its body in the of the vase handle and a putto pearing round the corner with excellent colour...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Fencer" by Rudolf Küchler
By Rudolf Kuchler
Located in London, GB
An impressive Austrian bronze study of a muscular fencer in mid lung with excellent golden patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a decorative integral base, si...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Fille au Puits" by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th Century Art Nouveau bronze figure of a young girl sat upon a well feeding a small bird, exhibting excellent rich brown variegated patina and very fine hand fini...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Diana" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic early 20th Century Art Deco bronze figure of Diana the huntress dressed in a tunic with her hand lifted above her head releasing her bow. Exhibiting excellent rich green pa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very rare mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a doe drinking by the side of a lake, the bronze with fabulous rich brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detail, rais...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cold-Painted Bronze Study "Wanda" By Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer in a striking pose with excellent colours and very fine surface detail, raised on a tall Brazilian gr...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
"Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules Mene
An attractive late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of an arab stallion. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and g...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
By Tim Cotterill 1
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled
Power Lifter
by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy weight above his head with one arm. The bronze exhibiting stunning rich brown patina an...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Whip Girl" by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful woman wearing a loose fitted figure hugging dress and high heels holding a riding whip, with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed Bruno Zach
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 45 cm
Condition: Very fine Original Condition with slight signs of wear
Circa: 1925
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref: Art Deco Sculpture by Victor Arwas
Page no. 224
SKU: 261
ABOUT
Zach Whip Girl
Zach Whip Girl – Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891 – 1945) – Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze and ivory. He depicted both the healthy outdoor pursuits, and also the dream mistresses of the demi monde...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Gilt Bronze "Rabbits at their Burrow" by Emile Truffot
By Émile Louis Truffot 1
Located in London, GB
Charming mid 19th Century French gilt bronze study of two rabbits standing in alert positions outside their burrow. The bronze exhibiting excellent han...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Standing Ostrich" by Barye
By Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
A very rare late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing ostrich, the detailed feathering chased with extremely fine precision, the flightless giant bird...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Clear Glass Study Entitled Jazz Musician with Saxophone by Sèvres
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in London, GB
A very fine Mid-20th century clear and frosted glass figurative study trophy in the form of a jazz musician playing a saxophone with excellent crisp handcut detail, signed and with original sticker.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 21 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
circa: 1950
Materials: Clear Glass
ABOUT
Cristallerie de Sèvres is born in 1750 by the initiative of Madame Pompadour. However, it was not until the reign of Charles X when the true splendor of Cristal de Sèvres occurs. This has only been possible thanks to the remarkable quality of its products, including his famous “Opalines”, crown jewel, or the wonderful pieces set in silver and gold and released in the Universal Exhibition of 1878.
In just a century and a half, Cristal de Sèvres and their luxury glassware conquer the “art de la table” lovers, with its aesthetic with the times, its timeless sophistication and its famed crystal Craft...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Silver Plated Bronze Entitled "Leaping Horse Car Mascot" by François Bazin
By Francois Bazin
Located in London, GB
A striking mid 20th Century Art Deco silver plated bronze car mascot in the form of a leaping horse, with fine detail. Raised on a wooden rectangular base, signed Bazin
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 18 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition with light wear to surface
Circa: 1935
Materials: Silver Plated Bronze and Wood
SKU: 8764
ABOUT
François Bazin...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Frosted Glass Study Entitled "Floreal" by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
An elegant mid 20th century frosted and opalescent glass figure of a naked kneeling lady with fine hand finished detail and good sky blue colour, signed Lalique France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 8 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
circa: 1960
Materials: Opalescent Glass
SKU: 20011
ABOUT
Lalique Floreal
Originally designed by René Lalique this vibrant model of a seated Art Nouveau beauty with flowers in her hair was originally produced between 1942 and 1947 and later re-issued by Marc Lalique in clear and opalescent coloured crystal glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Entitled "Bohémienne" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 33 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 17
SKU: 8616
ABOUT
Puccini's Opera - La Bohème
SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous multi hued patination of brown and a subtle green, accentuating the excellent hand finished detail. Signed E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 28 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 79
SKU: 8775
ABOUT
Sylvia Ballet - Silvia
Sylvia, (the spelling is different in french) is a classical ballet. It features a nondescript mythical setting and a late nineteenth-century score, in which it's themes correlate to giving it a more classical feel, however, it was quite revolutionary for its time. The score was and still is recognized for its greatness. Delibes' work is certainly the best appreciated aspect of the ballet for its innovation, creativity, and maturity. Frederick Ashton's choreography complements the music very well in this respect, staying true to the spirit of the original production while incorporating modern techniques and adding his own unique touch.
The ballet itself follows Sylvia who is a loyal follower of Diana (the goddess of the hunting and chassitity). The story starts with Sylvia being stalked by the diety Eros. When she discovers this they fire their bows at each other respectively. However only Eros's shot is true and wounds Sylvia. This is where she is kidnapped by an unknown assailant later revealed to be Orion.
Sylvia escapes the caves of Orion by getting her captor intoxicated and pleading to Eros to rescue her. When he begrudgingly rescues her he takes her to the temple of Diana where her love awaits. This leads her to repeal her oath of Chassity taken as a follower of Diana.
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture Entitled "Standing Elephant" by Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
Impressive Mid-20th Century clear and frosted glass figural study of an African elephant with its trunk raised. The surface with fine detail, signed Lalique France
Additional information
Height: 15 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
circa: 1970
Materials: Clear & Frosted Glass
About
Lalique Glass
René Lalique (1860-1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer for many of the best-known Parisian jewellers. In 1885, he opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris, the former workshop of Jules Destape. In 1887, Lalique opened a business on Rue du Quatre-Septembre, and registered the "RL" mark the following year. In 1890, he opened a shop in the Opera District of Paris. Within a decade, Lalique was amongst the best-known Parisian jewellers.
In 1905, Lalique opened a new shop at Place Vendôme which exhibited not only jewellery, but glass works as well. It was close to the shop of renowned perfumer François Coty; in 1907, Lalique began producing ornate perfume bottles for Coty. The production of glass objects began at his country villa in 1902, and continued there until at least 1912. The first Lalique glassworks opened in 1909 in a rented facility in Combs-la-Ville, which Lalique later purchased in 1913. In December 1912, Lalique hosted an exhibition of Lalique Glass—as his glass would come to be known—at the Place Vendôme shop. During the First World War, the glassworks produced mundane items in support of the war effort. In 1919, work began on a new production facility in Wingen-sur-Moder, which opened in 1921. From 1925-1931, Lalique produced 29 models of hood ornaments; a mermaid statuette first produced in 1920 was also later sold as a hood ornament. During the 1920s and 1930s, Lalique was amongst the world's most renowned glassmakers.
René Lalique died in 1945. His son Marc Lalique took over the business, operating initially as "M.Lalique" and later as "Cristal Lalique...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Reindeer" by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in London, GB
Excellent late 19th century animalier bronze study of a feeding reindeer with rich brown colour and very fine hand chased and etched surface detail, raised on a stepped naturalistic base, stamped with Peyrol Foundry mark and signed Isidore Bonheur
Additional information
Height: 16 cm
Width: 22 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Foundry: Peyrol
circa: 1880
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 8211
DESCRIPTION
Isidore Bonheur
Isidore Bonheur, born in Bordeaux May 15 1827. Isidore was the third child of Christine Dorotheé Sophie Marquis (1797–1833), a musician, and Oscar-Raymond Bonheur (1796–1849) (a landscape and portrait painter and an early adherent of Saint-Simonianism, a Christian-socialist sect that promoted the education of women alongside men). Isidore was the brother of Auguste Bonheur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Frosted Glass Scorpion by Marc Lalique
By Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
A surprising frosted glass figure of a scorpion with its tail raised, ready to strike its prey. The frosted glass surface with excellent hand finished detail, signed Lalique France
Additional information
Measures: Height: 7 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
circa: 1950
Materials: Hand Finished Frosted Glass
SKU: 6008
DESCRIPTION
The Scorpion...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Entitled "Kangaroo" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
An excellent early 20th century Austrian bronze study of a standing Kangaroo with very fine hand chased surface detail and good naturalistic colour, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an Amphora vase
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 15 cm
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1900
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel
SKU: 8910
ABOUT
Bergman Kangaroo
Franz Bergman Sculptures
Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Clear Glass Sculpture "Jazz Musician with Saxophone" by Sèvres
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in London, GB
A very fine Mid-20th Century clear and frosted glass figurative study trophy in the form of a jazz musician playing a saxophone with excellent crisp handcut detail, signed and with original sticker.
Additional information
Height: 21 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
circa: 1950
Materials: Clear Glass
SKU: 5954
ABOUT
Cristallerie de Sèvres is born in 1750 by the initiative of Madame Pompadour. However, it was not until the reign of Charles X when the true splendor of Cristal de Sèvres occurs. This has only been possible thanks to the remarkable quality of its products, including his famous “Opalines”, crown jewel, or the wonderful pieces set in silver and gold and released in the Universal Exhibition of 1878.
In just a century and a half, Cristal de Sèvres and their luxury glassware conquer the “art de la table” lovers, with its aesthetic with the times, its timeless sophistication and its famed crystal Craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
20th Century Art Deco Coloured Glass Sculpture Entitled "Pelican" by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A striking black glass study modelled as an Art Deco stylised pelican with very fine smooth tactile surface, signed Baccarat France.
Additional information
Height: 16 cm
Conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Turning Arab" by Steve Winterburn
By Steve Winterburn
Located in London, GB
A very well modelled study of an Arab horse in full motion turning to his right, the bronze with good rich brown colour and fine hand chased detail, raised on a stepped oval black marble base, signed S Winterburn and numbered 1 of 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
height: 41 cm
width: 52 cm
Condition: As New Condition
Circa: 2010
Materials: bronze & marble
SKU: 7631
ABOUT
Steve Winterburn
Steve Winterburn (born 1959, Coventry) is a self-taught artist whose creative development has been fuelled by his conviction, immense energy and curiosity. Possessing an innate comprehension of engineering and design enables him to explore his passion for challenge and experimentation.
Steve began teaching himself to sculpt in 1994. With the progression of his sculpting an ambition emerged to personally shape each piece of his work from concept
to completion. He had entrusted the casting of his earlier bronzes to the established foundries. But the delays in delivering his work became frustrating
and he was disillusioned by the changes that resulted from not handling the finishing stages himself.
In 2002 Steve moved to Yorkshire, in the north of England, and began converting the vast workshop next to his house into the current 9 room studio & foundry.
It was here he started to experiment in order to gain an understanding of the entire process that is traditionally a closely guarded secret handed down between
foundry men. The challenges included mastering mould making skills and the lost wax impression of the moulds from which a one off ceramic mould is made
ready for the bronze pouring. Expanding his expertise with chasing the bronze, his ability to hand work the malleable surface and with the patina (colours).
These stages are normally undertaken by a succession of different people, each skilled in their particular phase of the evolving sculpture. Involvement with a diversity of initiatives has taken Steve to India, Peru, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Australia and Ethiopia, sculpting people and animals.
Steve has regularly exhibited with Hickmet Fine Arts at the internationally acclaimed LAPADA Fine Art and Antiques Fairs ( the highly prestigious UK Antiques Federation) and twice with The Wildlife Arts Society at the Westminster Gallery where in 1998 he won the award for best 3 dimensional piece. He has exhibited twice at the Royal Academy in London.
Projects include developing designs for two statues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and good...
Category
Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Bear and Rabbit" by Charles Paillet
By Charles Paillet
Located in London, GB
An amusing early 20th Century bronze group of a bear peering over the edge of a rock at a rabbit quietly hiding under a ledge, with excellent rich brown patina and fine hand chased surface detail. Signed Paillet
ADditional information
Measures: Height: 18 cm.
Condition: Excellent Original Condition.
circa: 1910.
Materials: Patinated Bronze.
ABOUT
Charles Paillet
Charles Paillet (French, 1871 ~ 1937) Paillet studied sculpture under Georges Gardet. Paillet’s first exhibit was in the Salon of 1897 and he exhibited regularly until 1921. Most of his works were cast by the foundry Thiebault Freres both in lost wax and by the sand-cast method. A few of his works have been recorded bearing the F. Barbedienne foundry mark also. Charles Paillet, Georges Gardet, Rene Paris...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "Eagle with Outspread Wings" by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century cold painted Austrian bronze study of an eagle spreading its wings. The sculpture balances naturally on the talons of the eagle, free standing this a marvellous representation for these free and noble creatures. The bronze surface has excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed with the Bergman 'B' in an amphora vase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 9 cm
Width: 17 cm
Length: 9 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1900
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref Antique Vienna Bronzes by Joseph Zobel
SKU: 8757
ABOUT
Bergman Eagle
Franz Bergman Sculptures
Bergman Eagle – Bergman is celebrated for his great attention to detail and wonderful vibrant colours, Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) is, arguably, the most famous of the Viennese cold-painted bronze artists, delighting in producing Oriental, Arab bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
