19th Century Patinated Terra Cotta of Bacchanalian Putti Playing with Goat

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 ...

This bright Capodimonte porcelain group of four putti and a goat symbolizes abundance and the spirit of life. Capodimonte was originally an 18th century Italian porcelain...

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 ...

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...

This delightful antique sculpture was crafted in France circa 1890, and depicts two cherubic children at play with a goat in a joyful, animated composition. Sculpted in clay and sign...

Terra Cotta Group Boy And Girl Playing With A Goat After Pietro Balestra 1900s Late 19th century beautifully detailed statue in terracotta of a boy and a girl playing with a goat pl...

A very fine and charming Italian 19th century carved Carrara Marble Group "Playful Putti with Goat" depicting two young children, one riding the goat whose two front legs are in the ...

A beautiful and most charming French 19th century terra cotta statue. The statue is raised by a fine oblong base with a lovely wrap around design. A...