French Patinated Metal Joan of Arc Figure by Mercie

Decorate an office of a study with this elegant statue of Joan of Arc, the iconic French heroine and saint. Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique figure sits on a rectangular bas...

Crafted in France circa 1900, the antique sculpture depicts Sainte Jeanne d'Arc standing in armor clothing, and poetically waving the victory flag after the battle of Orleans. The sc...

A Fine and Large French Early 20th Century Bronze of Napoleon Marching in Waterloo Cast after a model by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916). The impressive bronze sculptu...

L. Hjorth, Bornholm. Figure of Joan of Arc in black terracotta. Model number 597. Circa 1900. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 24,5 cm. x D 17,5 cm.

Decorate an office of a study with this wonderful antique statue of Joan of Arc. Crafted in France circa 1870, and resting one a wooden base, the figure depicts Sainte Jeanne d' Arc,...

Stunning porcelain figure of Joan of Arc, made by Royal Vienna. The highly detailed sculpture with had painted details with a clear mark indication Royal Vienna, artist is Ernst Wahl...

An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry. A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886). By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...

A fine pair of French patinated bronze and gilt metal figural lamps Each cast as a putto supporting a flower filled urn, raised on a gilt metal ...

Depicting the armored and mounted Joan rising over a fallen soldier and horse. Signed 'Th. Gechter'.

"Joan of Arc". French sculpture from the early 20th century, in art bronze. Signed. Dimensions: (height) 63 cm.