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19th C. Plaster Allegorical Personification of the City of Saint-Étienne, France
Located in Dallas, TX
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The personification of Saint-Étienne, France, this wonderful Beaux-Arts sculpture dates to the 1800s. It depicts the city as a strong, dignified woman ...
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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 17th Century Flemish Putti Sculptures on Contemporary Iron Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
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Originally dating to the 1600s, these putti sculptures originated in the country that was once known as Flanders. Flanders is now a Dutch-speaking reg...
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Impressive Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Carvings from Nice, France, H-39.75 in
Located in Dallas, TX
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There are subtle differences in the motifs of this pair of giltwood carvings from Nice, France. Asymmetry was prevalent throughout furniture and art f...
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Antique 18th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
A Large 18th Century Shield Bearing 3-Pc Terracotta Lion Statue from England
Located in Dallas, TX
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An imposing terracotta statue of a lion, dating to the 1700s. The English lion is bearing a shield, also emblazoned with multiple lions, including two...
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Antique 18th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Circa 1815 French Carved Limestone Bust of Mademoiselle Marie-Madeleine Guimard
Located in Dallas, TX
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After the original marble bust from 1779, this carved limestone sculpture depicts Mademoiselle Marie-Madeleine Guimard. Our version, which was hand-ca...
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Antique 1810s French Busts
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Circa 1965 French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Wild Boar, Wall Mount or Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dating to circa 1965, this gilt bronze wild boar head is well-detailed. The wall-mounted French sculpture could also be used as a base for a desk lamp.
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Circa 1700 Iron Mounted Carved French Oak Bust of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dating to circa 1700, this bust of a French woman was hand-carved in oak. The beautiful visage has been mounted to an iron stand more recently, allowi...
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Antique Early 1700s French Busts
Materials
Metal, Iron
Maison Gossin Frères Terracotta Sculpture, Bacchanal Putti with Goat, Circa 1880
By Gossin Frères Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
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This fantastic terra cotta sculpture from circa 1880 is full of life. By Maison Gossin Frères (signed on the side of the ground), the bacchanalian sce...
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Le Triomphe de Bacchus, 19th Century French Terra Cotta Sculpture after Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Dallas, TX
Entitled Le Triomphe de Bacchus (The Triumph of Bacchus), this terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s is based on a model by Claude Michel, also known as Clodion (see signature on the ...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Trophées de Chasse Mounted Hunt Plaques, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Sometimes referred to as “fruits of the hunt”, this pair of French trophées de chasse wall plaques from the early 1900s depicts two distinct collections of game. The mounted metal tr...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860
By Antonio Canova
Located in Dallas, TX
This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
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This large, decorative wooden boiserie element from the late 1800s is quite an interesting item. Based on the size, the fact that it depicts a female ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Hunting Dogs after A. Jacquemart, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
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After the original Alfred Jacquemart hunting dogs from the 1800s, this pair of French cast iron sculptures dates to circa 1900. Both dogs are depicted...
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Antique Early 1900s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
A Heavy Carved Stone Armorial Relief from a Chateau in Nice, France, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dating to circa 1700, this heavy stone armorial has been hand-carved in relief. The 9 1/2 inch thick stone was found on a chateau in Nice, France. Th...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair.
Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Italian Limestone Statue of Flora on Circular Stone Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring over six feet tall, this life-sized statue is a wonderful depiction of the Roman goddess, Flora. Supported by a circular pedestal with a diameter of 22 ½ inches and a thick...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Important Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Woman, by Giovanni Dupré, 1877
By Giovanni Dupre
Located in Dallas, TX
This marble bust of a woman was hand-carved in marble that has a stark white hue with some areas of gray patination. The bust is signed “G. Dupre F. 1877” on the edge, indicating tha...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Stone, Marble
17th Century Dutch Wooden Coat of Arms Cartouche on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1600s, this wooden coat of arms cartouche depicts an ornate crest atop a shaped console with several charges. The cartouche is Dutch, considerably predating the fo...
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Decorative Circa 1750 Italian Giltwood Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dating to circa 1750, these decorative giltwood finials are from Italy. Each finial has a shaped console background, surrounded by volutes, curled lea...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Pot Feu Finial in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
A pot feu (French for “fire pot”) is an architectural element that originated in the 16th century, designed to resemble a flickering flame. Most likely inspired by bible passages tha...
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Antique 18th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally an architectural for the roof of a Belgian building, this granite finial dates to the 1700s. The foliate finial has deep carvings, making it presentable from all sides. La...
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating bit of history, this pair of carved wooden terms dates to the High Renaissance during the 1500s. A term is a beam support in the form of a human head where the bust con...
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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Busts
Materials
Metal, Iron
Small Italian Limestone Bas Relief Plaque, Crinkled Ribbon and Fruit Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this small limestone plaque depicts a bas-relief display of flowers, fruit, and leaves accompanied by a crinkled ribbon bow. The ends of the ribbon gracefully t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Italian Bas Relief Plaque of a Grape Vine in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone plaque depicts a bas-relief display of grape clusters hanging from a vine with large leaves. Presented horizontally, the vine stretches almost the entire length of the rectangular plaque. The gray limestone has developed a wonderful, mottled patina with elements of black, white, and gold. Our bas relief plaque...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Limestone
17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1600s, this wooden maritime carving from Amsterdam features a pair of asymmetrical dolphins with foliate tails. Interestingly, both dolphins have been carved in the vei...
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A small oak bust, dating to the 1600s, this well-carved wooden statue hails from France. Depicting an unknown religious figure, the sculpture has a deep rich brown patina, enhancing ...
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Antique 17th Century French Busts
Materials
Wood, Oak
A Pair of Large Carved Limestone Horses from Veneto, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Antique French Burlwood Hunt Plaques, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France during the early 1900s, this pair of hunt plaques feature raised game carvings on each panel, backed by luxurious reddish-brown burlwood with intense graining. ...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Burl
Pair of 18th Century Carved Wooden Winged Cherubs from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally from 18th-century Italy, this pair of winged cherubs were hand-carved from wood as reflections of each other, meaning that their bodies are orientated as mirror images. Bo...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Antique Carved Giltwood Eagle Head from Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1750, this large carved giltwood eagle head has been mounted to a painted black stand with a thin metal arm more recently. The bird has a large foliate ma...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Charming Flemish Washed Oak Capital, Two Men Drinking at a Barrel, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originally part of a larger installation or highly carved furniture, this charming oak capital is from Flanders, which is part of modern-day Belgium. Hand-carved circa 18...
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Antique Early 1800s Belgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
These utterly captivating, hand-carved stone lions hail from Italy and date to circa 1600, possibly even earlier. Their regal couchant (lying down) posture adds an air of majestic charm to any setting. One lion gracefully rests its forepaws on a stone ball, while the other clutches a coat of arms shield. They are carved in the same stylistic manner as many of the medieval lions...
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Medieval Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Early 1900s French Bronze Statue of Boy and Duck
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast during the early 1900s in France, this captivating bronze statue boasts a rich patina with a mesmerizing blend of turquoise, gold, and gray patina, giving it a unique and timele...
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Patinated Terra Cotta of Bacchanalian Putti Playing with Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely depiction of the neoclassical taste, three putti can be seen playing with a goat. The terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s has a variegated patination, with hues of dark och...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Circa 1800 Mounted Carved Oak Soldier Figures from Flanders
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger, carved presentation from Flanders (circa 1800), this pair of oak soldiers have been mounted to a two and a half tall block with a dark finish. The patina...
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Large Carved Oak Statue of a Bishop, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
At over five feet tall, this beautiful and large carved oak statue is a life-sized interpretation of a French bishop from the 1600s. The religious leader is wearing a mitre adorned with Vitruvian waves. There is also a vertical swath of waves in the middle of the mitre that separates two spandrel-shaped panels embellished with foliate scrolls and a cabochon. Our bishop is clad in a vestment with large scrollwork and a rectangular clasp across the chest over...
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Limewood Statue of St. Christopher, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from limewood in Germany, circa 1930, this four-and-a-half-foot tall statue depicts St Christopher carrying a young Jesus across a river. The legend states that Christopher (who was considered to have size and strength), was instructed to serve Jesus by assisting travelers with crossing a perilous river. One day a young child asked for help, and after safely reaching the far shore, Christopher complained about the child being heavier than the whole world. It was at this point that the child revealed he was Jesus before...
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Vintage 1930s German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige
By Etienne-Henri Dumaige
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing over 2 feet tall, these high quality bronze statues depict soldiers during the French revolutionary wars. They are labeled and signed Dumaige (French sculptor, Etienne-Henry Dumaige 1830-1888). The statues show incredible detail, excellent proportion, and retain their original, rich, brown patina, which is still in remarkable condition. Each solider has a raised brass placard on the front of the 1 ½” thick square bases: one reads Avant le combat volontaire de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C, while the other is titled “Apres le combat grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C.”. The designation “H.C.” stands for Hors concours (“standout”), which is used for artwork that is excluded from competition because it has already claimed top honors elsewhere.
Avant, meaning “before” shows our soldier as a volunteer drummer. Drums were used on the battlefield not only to provide cadence for the soldiers, but also to issue orders based on the percussion pattern. Here, our soldier’s drum is attached to a harness that runs across his right shoulder. Both hands are gripping the frame of the drum, while there is a drumstick in his left hand. There is a satchel on the soldier’s back as he stands on grass with a small wood fence behind him.
Our soldier has a mustache with long braided hair in the back. He is wearing a fluted bicorne with a pomme tuft and has earrings in both ears. His jacket is knee-length in the back, with tasseled epaulets on the shoulders. Apres, meaning “after”, depicts the man as a grenadier, enjoying tobacco after a conflict. The grenadier...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Circa 1800 Carved Oak Sculptures of the Apostles, James, John, Peter, and Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in oak, circa 1800, these sculptures depict arguably the most important apostles: James, John, Peter, and Paul. All of the figures are distinctly different, although they share some commonalities, such as they are all barefoot and clad in ankle length tunics on a rectangular base with canted corners. The set would make fantastic decorative art for a mantel, shelf, or sofa table.
The apostles as they appear in the main photo (from left to right):
St. James (20 ¼” H x 7 ½” W x 5 ½” D): sometimes referred to as “James the Great”, he is depicted with long hair and a full beard above a cloak pinned...
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Antique Early 1800s European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique French Terra Cotta Bust from Dinard, Dated 1912
Located in Dallas, TX
This terra cotta bust of a monsignor from Dinard, France is signed by the artist with the accompanying date of 1912. An engraving under the left shoulder indicates that the bust was a gift to a Monsignor Blanchet, a well-respected parish priest of Dinard. Msgr Blanchet is depicted wearing a four peak...
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Vintage 1910s French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful sculpture has been carved from solid French oak during the latter half of the 19th century. The style is that of Black Forest, with realistic depictions of branches, leaves, grapes, and more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed. The elaborate carving depicts a man harvesting wine grapes on rocky terrain dotted with vegetation. Our gatherer, who is clad in an overcoat and large brimmed hat, is carrying a hod (hotte in French) full of freshly picked grapes. A large wooden bucket...
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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Wooden Statue from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French hand carved wooden statue is of a bearded man wearing a robe tied at the waist with a long scarf draped over his shoulder...
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Antique 18th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted and Gilt Putti with Cornucopia Torcheres
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing at just under 4 feet high and hand-carved in Italy during the 1700’s, this fabulous pair of hand-painted and gilt putti torcheres have sinuous corn...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Torchères
Materials
Iron
Fine French Terracotta Bust of a Woman with Wreath and Veil, 19th/20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This terracotta bust of a woman has some exquisite details. Sculpted in France in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, our subject has long, straight hair emerging from underneath a hood...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Large 19th Century French Cherub Statue in Terra Cotta Tinted Plaster
Located in Dallas, TX
This large French cherub or cupid statue from the 1800’s is made from plaster that has been tinted to mimic the natural color of terra cotta. The figure ...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in plaster, circa 1880, this interesting French sculpture depicts Francois Rene de Chateaubriand sitting with his legs crossed in an armchair. A rolled scroll is in his right hand, which rests on his thigh and books and scrolls are strewn beneath the chair. Chateaubriand’s long overcoat is unbuttoned and gathered, showing an elegant frock and bowtie ensemble beneath. Beneath the chair is a shaped plinth with cavetto molding on all sides and “Chateaubriand” incised along the front.
Francois Rene de Chateaubriand was born in Saint-Malo, France in 1768, the youngest of 10 children. A noted politician, historian, and author, Chateaubriand had a profound effect on literature, being the first major figure of Romanticism. Chateaubriand was also the original man of letters, a group of French authors that also had burgeoning political careers. A fellow man of letter, Victor Hugo was so inspired by Chateaubriand that he is known for having said “To be Chateaubriand or nothing”. This French plaster sculpture...
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Carved Limestone Horsehead from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved by an Italian stone mason, this quaint limestone horsehead has excellent proportions. The contour of the cheek, the thick mane, and the slightly open mouth give the head a sense of realism. Carved with amazing precision, the horse can stand upright (face up) without the aid of a stand. Of course, it can also be hung on a wall in the proper orientation. Decorative horse heads of this size were often seen hanging on the exterior wall of a horse barn.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Carved Limestone Horsehead from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved by an Italian stone mason, this quaint limestone horsehead has excellent proportions. The contour of the cheek, the thick mane, and the slightly open mouth give the head a sense of realism. Carved with amazing precision, the horse can stand upright (face up) without the aid of a stand. Of course, it can also be hung on a wall in the proper orientation. Decorative horse heads of this size were often seen hanging on the exterior wall of a horse barn.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Large Carved Oak Boiserie Elements from Normandy, France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of large oak boiserie elements were carved in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Boiserie is the French term for “woodwork”, but the phrase is genera...
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Antique 1880s French Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Carved and Mounted Marble Stemma Cartouche from Tuscany, Italy, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The carvings of this marble stemma cartouche dates to the 1500’s. Hand-carved in Tuscany, Italy, the marble was mounted onto a geometrically shaped iron stand within the last century...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
Rare Large Scale Pastoral Plaster Sculpture from Loriol-du-Comtat, France, 1914
Located in Dallas, TX
Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art.
Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground.
Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”.
Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Pair of Highly Detailed Cast Antique Military Figures with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive pair of highly detailed antique military figures were cast in France, circa 1890. Both soldiers stand in a classical pose known as con...
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Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Antique French Stone Fountain Piece with Triple Dolphin Spouts, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...
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Antique Early 1900s French Fountains
Materials
Stone
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed.
Each reliquary has...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Silver
18th Century Carved Oak Statue Depicting St. Bartholomew
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall French statue of St. Bartholomew was hand-carved from oak in the 1700’s. This depiction of St. Bartholomew is not often seen in art, except for one of the most well known r...
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Antique Carved Wooden Cherub from Puy-en-Velay France, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This hand carved seated cherub is of a nice size at nearly 23 inches tall. The cherub is holding a piece of draped cloth in front of its chest and still has both wings intact. The sculptor who carved this cherub was very good at the figural proportions of the human body. It recently came from a home in the beautiful Puy-En-Velay commune in the haute Loire...
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Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Terracotta Statues, Paris, circa 1880
By Gossin Frères Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of French terracotta statues depicts a male and female musician and was made during the latter half of the 1800s. Both statues have been stamped “GOSSIN PARIS” on the back sides. The Gossin factory in Paris was led by two brothers, Etienne (died in 1900) and Louis (1846-1928). The brothers regularly showed their wares at the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the Salon de Paris, where they would often bring home medals for outstanding quality works. They were very well known for their ornamental terra cotta fabrications which were exhibited all-over the country, where they also took home various medals.
Both of these statues represent musicians siting upon rocky bases decorated with flowers, and our male musician has been depicted holding a “musette de cour”, which is a relative of the bagpipe. The female musician can be seen with a “vielle à roue” in her lap. A vielle à roue is a string instrument that produces sound when a crank is turned. The crank rotates a wheel that rubs against the strings. The sound can be compared to that of a violin.
Place this elegant pair of 19th century terracotta musician statues...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French 17th Century Angel Candle Holders in Carved Elmwood
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing at over two feet tall, this 17th century pair of angel candlesticks has been carved out of a beautiful French elm wood. Because elm wood typically has an interlocked grain, it can be quite difficult to carve or split. These candlesticks were produced by a master craftsman in France during the 1600s.
Our angels have long, wavy hair that extends past their shoulders. They are wearing long flowing gowns with scalloped collars and half sleeves. The loosely draped robe reaches their ankles, exposing bare feet that stand upon a round base. One leg is also visible from behind the material due to a slit at mid-thigh. Each angel is holding a turned candle holder that has a large wrought iron pricket with a lobed bobeche.
In France, this type of candle holder is known as an Ange Céroféraire. A ceroferary is the acolyte...
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Antique 17th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
