Country Figurative Sculptures

A Beautiful Cast Bronze Cupid Bird Bath in the Manner of Franz Von Stuck The Cupid Holding the Decorated Shell shaped bowl Ideal for outdoors or in

For Restoration. A rough cast of a Remington bronze with The Plains native American riding a rearing horse as he wields his spear. On a faux marble b...

Whimsical figure of French chef for charcuterie restaurant display sign.

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS RETIRED model of Lladro’s ‘St Joseph – San Jose Nacimiento’ figurine in near MINT condition. This figurine was sculpted by Salvador Furio...

A Very Fine and Charming Italian Late 19th to early 20th-Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Group Titled “The Village Celebration” by Professor Antonio Garella (Italian, 1863-1919). The intricately, impressive and exceptionally carved statuary marble group depicting a dancing and singing group of Italian villagers, dancing and singing in a lively embrace, holding hands and arms. The joyful scene includes a figure playing an accordion, another holding a wicker basket, and a hunter with a rifle slung over his back, accompanied by his hunting dog. The sculpture is elegantly mounted on a swiveling, carved green marble pedestal. Signed: Profre A. Garella – Galleria P. Bazzanti, Firenze. Circa: Florence, 1900. Antonio Giuseppe Garella (1863–1919) was an Italian sculptor renowned for his work in marble, alabaster, and bronze during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Ferrara (some sources cite Bologna), he trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence and in Bologna before establishing himself in Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the city’s artistic community. Often referred to as "Professor Antonio Garella," he was closely associated with the Galleria P. Bazzanti, a prestigious hub for sculpture sales and exhibitions. Garella’s career spanned the fin-de-siècle period, blending neoclassical influences with romantic, narrative themes inspired by everyday Italian life and classical antiquity. His sculptures, known for their intricate carving and emotional expressiveness, include lively portrayals, as seen in The Village Celebration. Other notable works include The Love Letter, a white marble figure of a young woman reading, evoking tender emotion; La Notte (The Night), a nude sculpture of a flying maiden above an orb; Diane of Gabii, a life-size marble inspired by classical antiquity; and Apollo and Daphne, a large marble sculpture modeled after Gianlorenzo Bernini’s 17th-century masterpiece in the Borghese Villa, Rome. In Apollo and Daphne, drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Garella captures the myth of the chaste nymph Daphne, pursued by the young god Apollo, who is bewitched by Cupid to fall in love with her. As Daphne prays to her river-god father to escape Apollo’s advances, she transforms into a laurel tree. Garella, like Bernini, sensitively carves Daphne’s feet and hands morphing into leaves and branches, while Ovid notes that Apollo can still feel her heart beating beneath the bark. Garella’s monumental commissions further highlight his prominence, including a 1904 statue of Garibaldi in Pistoia and two statues, L’Architettura and La Musica, for the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome. Though not as celebrated as Antonio Canova (1757–1822), Garella significantly contributed to Florence’s marble sculpture tradition, bridging academic styles with emerging 20th-century trends and influencing decorative arts. His masterpieces, often crafted through ateliers like Galleria P. Bazzanti, remain highly valued in European and American private collections, with limited auction records due to their scarcity in the antiques trade market. Related Literature: A. Panzetta, Nuovo dizionario degli scultori italiani, Turin, 2003, vol. I. Museums: • Museo Civico di Prato (Prato Civic Museum) - Prato, Italy Ritratto di Filippino Lippi (Portrait of Filippino Lippi) Bronze and marble bust portraying the Renaissance painter Filippino Lippi (1457–1504), reflecting Garella's skill in portraiture and historical homage. • Fondazione Sgarbi (Sgarbi Foundation; a private cultural institution with museum-like functions, focused on art collections) - Ro Ferrarese, Italy Saffo (Sappho) Polymaterial bust (likely marble and other media) depicting the ancient Greek poet Sappho, emphasizing classical themes. • Muzeum Palac-Herbsta – Łódź, Poland...

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

German Santa Claus figure made in papier-mâché with a hand painted detailed face. Holding a nicholas sack and decorated with golden glitter details....

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

German Santa Claus figure made in papier-mâché in red and green colors with a hand painted detailed face. Holding a teddy bear and a tree. Hand-pain...

American Country style (mid 20th Cent) carved life-size wood figure of a circus side show clown holding a clock-face hat with a gesso and painted surface (possibly made by Boston Carving...

A gorgeous set of silver plated fruit, perfect for filling a bowl on the sideboard, dining table, or kitchen counter In the manner of Gorham USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: Large ...

These are a beautiful PAIR of porcelain Figures or Figurines made by Sitzendorf, Germany, circa 1920. The figures are finely modelled in very good detail. They depict two flower s...

Circa mid 20th century hand carved wooden sculpture / figurine by Simon Dube. The carving features a blacksmith / ironworker, forging a chain on his anvil. Carved with the initials ...

Set of German christmas tree figures made in papier-mâché in green with snow glitter. Handmade from the original antique mold in Germany. In th...

A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...

Rare Henriot Quimper faience girl figurine that can be used as a bell is hand painted with traditional country style outfit with tall headdress. Forest green, egg yolk yellow, pale ...

This adorable wall-mounted hand-carved mountaineer figure with a brass bell is holding on a rope that is hung at a decorative iron mount. Germany, 1980s. Beautiful and practical decoration at the house door or in the kitchen. Can be used as a doorbell or a dinner call bell...

Presenting a beautiful 19th century French white alabaster bust of lady in Bonnet. From circa 1880, this bust is gorgeous in it’s detail and subject matter. Made in probably, Franc...

North Western-style polychrome carved figural cedar wood totem pole, American 20th-century.       

American Country style painted iron eagle figure with spread wings perched on gray painted wood base (with date 1912)

Presenting a lovely early 20th century Cambodian polychrome female figurine. From circa 1900-1920 and from South Eastern Asia, most likely Cambodia...

An Italian 19th-20th century carved color-alabaster bust of a young beauty. The finely carved two-tone alabaster bust, depicting a young girl posing with a side gaze and wavy hair ti...

This heavy antique French terracotta sculpture, titled "Le Vendangeur" (“The Grape Harvester”), was crafted circa 1880 and bears the impressed mark of Mandeville et Bernier, a noted ...

Vintage retro Santa Claus display figurine sign. Carved wood Handpainted. Great collectible or Holiday decor.

Antique 19th century hand-carved statue of boy playing violin.

American Country style life size wood figure of young girl with light blue and floral decorated dress. (19th Cent.)

Pair of sculptures of two hunters in the field. The gentleman hunter has rifle and dog on leash while his country assistant has rifle and what appears to be a deer at his feet. Bronz...

A French late 19th century Majolica figural jardinière (planter) modeled as a young Neapolitan vintner boy balancing a weaved basket over h...

Decorate a gentleman’s study, library, or office with this rustic antique sculpture from France, circa 1880. Handcrafted in terracotta, the earthenware statue portrays a young farmer...

Decorate a study, library, or elegant living space with this refined 19th-century French terracotta figure. Sculpted in France circa 1890 and mounted on its original circular walnut base, the artwork, titled “Le Biniou” (Breton for “the bagpipe”), depicts a graceful young woman seated beside a pedestal while holding a traditional bagpipe. The sculptor, Georges Charles Coudray...

Late 19th Century English buff terracotta statue of a young boy feeding a dog, by Doulton and Co. Gloriously modelled, the whole group is hand finished and most probably the work of ...

Place this colorful antique figurine on a shelf or convert it into a table lamp; crafted in France, circa 1880, the terracotta figure depicts a man in 19th century clothing, cobbling...