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Style: Early Victorian
Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish and quite rare heavy gauge silvered chisel Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop of exceptional quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century of English origin. Depicting a standing pose of an Irishman the Duke of Wellington in full uniform attire, holding a sword and standing on a magnificent, stepped platform with a ball foot at each corner. Condition: Good overall condition, with no restoration anywhere, professionally re-silvered by our restorers in London. Doorstop is constructed by bolting together in three areas, see image. Casting is exceptional, study face area. Height: (entire as per image one) 14.75" (37.5cm). Width: (at base area). 6.5" (16.5cm). Depth: (at base) 3.25” (8.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office. The Duke of Wellington was born in Dublin to the Earl and Countess of Mornington. A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Silver Plate

Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest
Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest

Antique Silvered Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop Duke of Wellington Irish Interest

$580
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of George Stephenson, of generous proportions. Mid Nineteenth Century. Engraved E W Wyon Sculptor and dated 1858 also engraved DELPECH RED. Dressed in classical draperies and looking slightly to the left, ending on its original circular socle on spreading base. Condition: Good original untouched condition, nice surface patination, very small scratch on his chest, see image. Height: (an impressive, entire) 13" (33cm). Width: (at widest shoulders) 9.25” (23.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.75” (12cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. George Stephenson 1781– 1848) was a British Civil and Mechanical Engineer during the Industrial Revolution. Renowned as the "Father of Railways", Stephenson was considered by the Victorian people as a great example of diligent application and thirst for improvement. His chosen rail gauge, sometimes called "Stephenson gauge", was the basis for the 4 feet 8+1⁄2 inches (1.435 m) standard gauge used by most of the world's railways. Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. Built by George and his son Robert’s company Robert Stephenson...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon
Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

Antique Male Bronze Bust George Stephenson Railways Interest Edward William Wyon

$2,365
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...
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1840s French Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Paper

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

$3,818
19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance. Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5” Origin: France Material: Pine Date: 1850 - 1880 Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
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1850s French Antique Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Pine

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment

$1,716
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By Stephen Slomko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, one-of-a-kind bust by self-taught American outsider artist, Stephen Slomko (1929-2013). Slomko lived and worked in Farmingdale, New Jersey and up...
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Bronze Plato, bronze bust
Located in Rome, IT
Bust of Plato in chiseled bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: Platone in bronzo. Platón de bronce. Pl...
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$3,832
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
German Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck 1890
Located in Long Island City, NY
A realistic German bronze bust of William Shakespeare by Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck and Sohn foundry, circa 1890 Very fine quality bust, nice patination. Would look great in a library or a gentlemans office. Signed on the back. Measures: 14" high x 10" wide x 5" deep Good condition. Ready to place. Minor wear consist with age and use. Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was a foundry located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926. During the 75-year period when the foundry was in operation it was one of the most important foundries in Germany and was known for producing high quality bronze castings. The Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck foundry opened for business in 1851[2] in Berlin, Germany, under the leadership of its founder, Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck. It was one of the most important foundries in Germany, known for high quality bronze castings. The foundry cast many of the best known bronze sculptures created by German artists in the mid-late 19th century and early 20th century. In addition to serving the usually modest casting requirements of German sculptors, the foundry was also capable of casting large-scale bronze statues. In 1913 the Gladenbeck foundry cast the monumental Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1910, Gladenbeck cast theT hree Dancing Maidens Untermyer fountain by sculptor Walter Schott. The fountain is located in Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York. The sculpture – situated on a limestone plinth...
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H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
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17th Century French Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Oak

French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment

French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment

$832 Sale Price
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H 14.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Early Victorian Busts

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Wood

19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
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19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms

$1,916
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century Italian Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
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H 12.8 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint
Located in Sofia, BG
Extraordinary hand carved rocking horse made in Italy at the end of 19th century. The piece is still wearing its authentic paint in light blu...
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Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint

$3,317
H 36.62 in W 32.29 in D 9.45 in
Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast iron sculpture of a Scottie terrier door stop with original black paint. Fantastic patina on this doorstop with great age and wear. Wonderful addition to an existing collection ...
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Materials

Iron

Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture
Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture

Large English Cast Iron Scottie Terrier Dog Door Stop Sculpture

$375
H 14.45 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in
Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Dachshund cast metal boot scraper or door stop from the 1950's powder-coated in a fantastic shade of of what we refer to as leafy green. Add a classic British touch with this one-of-...
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Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog
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Cast Iron Green Foot Boot Scraper Door Stop of Dachshund Dog

$345
H 4.9 in W 14 in D 5.3 in
Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
By Bronze Age Sculpture House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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$1,200
H 17.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Pinewood Oil-Painted Dummy Boards
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th Century Georgian Pair of Dummy Boards. Pinewood with oil-painted fine details. Charming and scarce pieces, it took the owner a couple of years to find them. There is no ag...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Pinewood Oil-Painted Dummy Boards
Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Pinewood Oil-Painted Dummy Boards

Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Pinewood Oil-Painted Dummy Boards

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H 40.5 in W 19 in D 8 in
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Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo
Located in London, GB
Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo A rare museum example of a male wax China man head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo. A stunning ...
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1850s Japanese Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Natural Fiber

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo
Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

Antique Wax Head attributed to Matsumoto Kisaburo

H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of generous proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). M...
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Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

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19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo
Located in Martlesham, GB
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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Ceramic

19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo
19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo

19th Century Art Union of London Parian Bust of Apollo

H 39.5 in W 24.75 in D 16.75 in
Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French wax mannequin head A finely detailed hand-crafted early 20th Century French Wax mannequin head with glass eyes, hair a...
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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Busts

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Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head
Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head

Early 20th Century French Wax Mannequin Head

H 15 in W 7 in D 9 in
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax turning to dexter, of compact proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). La...
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19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th century crib figure bust A wonderful example of a mid-19th century Italian hand carved crib figure bust. Glass eyes and original paint still inta...
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1850s Italian Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Pine

Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust
Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust

Mid-19th Century Italian Hand Carved Crib Figure Bust

H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Impressive & Superbly Cast Patinated Bronze Bust of Ajax Turning to Dexter, of good size proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). Mid Nin...
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19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

Attrib Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronze Male Bust of Ajax Greek Mythological Hero

H 13 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Item: Solid Hand Carved Marble Statue Early 20th Century Description: We are proud to offer a highly decorative and extremely well carved solid Italian hand carved marble statue i...
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1910s Italian Vintage Early Victorian Busts

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Marble

Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910
Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910

Hand Carved Italian White Marble Goddess Statue circa 1910

H 32 in W 10 in D 8 in
19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
A well carved 19th century naturalistic portrait sculpture in marble of a woman's upper body, demure dress, coiffed hair and crossed hands
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Busts

19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble
19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

19th Century Portrait Sculpture in Marble

H 28 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans
Located in Long Island City, NY
These six 19th-century Parian ware busts depict classical composers and other notable Germans, including Beethoven, Mozart, Handel, Wagner, Wilhelm I,...
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Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans
Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans

Set of Six Parian Ware Busts of Notable 18th and 19th Century Germans

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

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