England - Sculptures

You are viewing a pair of antique Italian bronze statues depicting Mercury and Victory The statues are circa 1880 and signed by the artis...

A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains ...

'Dancing Genes DNA Sequence' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 6 individual elements) by the British artist, Louis Thompson. The price shown excludes the display plint...

A pair of French bronze figures entitled 'Avant le combat' and 'Apres le combat' Cast from the models by Etienne-Henri Dumaige, last qua...

'The Girl and the Giraffe' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cold cast . A whimsical sculpture lamp of a young girl and a giraffe, engaging in a conversation and capti...

Two 1960s bronze sculptures from the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania in everyday motherhood figures. The elongated and brutalist-like effect figures evoke a Giacometti-like aest...

A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis l...

A fine horn and gilt brass mounted Cornucopia with cover. 19th century. Supported on a cast stand on a square base.

"Daphne" by Ernst Fuchs Dramatic gilt and black patinated bronze study of a seductive young woman holding aloft a feathered display, raised on a domed base, signed and inscribed on the underside Euro Art - Venturi Arts 0998 from the limited edition produced by this foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 41 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Foundry Venturi Arte Circa: 1970 Materials: Bronze SKU: 8193 ABOUT Ernst Fuchs (13 February 1930 – 9 November 2015) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, architect, stage designer, composer, poet, singer and one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. In 1972, he acquired the derelict Otto Wagner Villa in Hütteldorf, which he restored and transformed. The villa was inaugurated as the Ernst Fuchs Museum in 1988. Fuchs studied sculpture with Emmy Steinbock (1943), attended the St. Anna Painting School where he studied under Professor Fröhlich (1944), and entered the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna (1945) where he began his studies under Professor Robin C. Anderson, later moving to the class of Albert Paris von Gütersloh. At the Academy, he met Arik Brauer, Rudolf Hausner...

Monumental abstract sculpture in stainless steel by Margot Zanstra (Dutch, 1919–2010) stands on a brushed stainless steel base. This sculpture most likely is a model for an outdoor s...

Wonderful 19th century Spanish life sized terracotta horses head with stunning detail. 1880. Code: 8986 Dimensions: W: 8" (20.3 cm) H: 29" (73.7 cm) D: 21" (53.3 cm)

A rare find, these giant sculptures are based on the Sphinx of Naxos. The Greek Sphinx, a winged lion with the face of a human female, was considered as having ferocious strength, a...

"Leg Out" by Josef Lorenzl A fabulous early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in an energetic pose, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx & black marble base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 48 cm Width: 30 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8716 ABOUT Lorenzl Leg Out Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Leg Out – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

A superb and richly carved giltwood eagle perched on rocks with open wings, the eagle's head looking to its left and fitted with a separate giltwood wreath...

A very good quality classical Italian bronze statue of a mother and child.

Coalport bust by John Rose & Co of King Charles raised up on circular stepped base. Dimensions Height 13.5 inches Width 8 inches Depth 5 inches.

Unique studio pottery vase with double neck sculpted by M Fisher, Germany. Sculptural elongated Studio Pottery vases with with double neck is made on the turn...

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set. This varied group showcases nine individual small cabinet speci...

Coade Stone Mounted Caryatid Sculpture. Eleanor Coade was a British businesswoman known for manufacturing Neoclassical statues, architectural decora...

Stunning Art Deco French bronze sculpture of a gladiator with spear and shield. Circa 1925, signed Desire Grisard. Bronze mounted on black Belgian slate base and veined black marble.

This superb, large, and highly decorative late 19th-century Italian naïve majolica pottery figure is hand modelled in clay, which is painted and glazed in bold colours. It depicts t...

" Tour de Force " sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 1996 Important work comprising a beautiful twist carved in the solid material creating a vivacious and breathtaking visual effect in the style of Eduardo Chillida. _________ Charmot white stone patinated, unique piece signed. _________ Dimensions: H 35 x 35 x 65 cm _________ Bertrand Créac'h is a french sculptor. He studied at l’Ecole Boulle in Paris and met the artists Étienne Martin...

An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti.  Odoardo Fantacchiotti (11 May 1811–4 June 1877) was an Italian sculptor of the late-Neoclassic period. He was born in Rome, but his family moved to Florence. In 1820, he enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze. At the Academy, he studied under S. Ricci, and first started exhibiting in 1828. Gaining the patronage of the Grand Duke, he continued his studies, following the ideas of Aristodemo Costoli of depicting the "bello naturale". In 1839 at the Academy, he exhibited the work of the Massacre of the Innocents. In 1840 he was named professor at the Academy. Among his public works are the statue of Boccaacio and dell'Accorso for the ground floor niches of the courtyard of the Uffizi, medallions commemorating Francesco Redi and the bust of Ferdinando II de Medici for the Museo della Specola, a statue of Sallustio Bandini (now at the Accademia dei Georgeofili, but initially planned for the loggia of the Uffizi. A marble Virgin...

Crane Sculpture in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 3 + 2AP. Dimensions: D 68 x W 58 x H 69 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless steel. ...

A large Tiger by Favaro Cecchetto. In very good order

“Dune I” Wall by Agnès Debizet, 2017 Monumental wall sculpture comprising twenty elements made of stoneware and porcelain slip with dark cracks surface, unique piece signed and da...

French Bronze Group of Two Wolfhounds, by Mathilde Thomas-soyer (1858-1940) With ‘thiebaut Freres’ Foundry Seal and Stamped A Group of Two Borzoi Hounds One Modelled Seated on Its H...

An antique neoclassical style patinated bronze trident sculpture, mounted on a limestone base. Originally a sculptural fountain, this mid 19th century English piece now stands as a ...

A fine quality pair of 19th century Japanese Miyao bronze statues of a Falconer and Sumo warrior in patinated bronze with gold leaf highlights. Mounted on...

Abstract bronze female statuette, partially polished with patinated green accents by Polish sculptor Stanislaw Wysocki. (b. 1949). Signed by the artist, marked "HC" and dated 2010. I...

Popsicle art sculpture. Made entirely from lollypop sticks, known as 'Tramp Art' or Folk Art. Commonly found in the USA. Late mid 20th century piece perfe...

An antique English Georgian statuary white marble bust of a scholarly gentleman circa 1790, on an associated period breccia violette marble socle. Exceptionally carved, the gentlema...

A pair of stone composition models of reclining putti, in Rococo style, 20th century, probably representing Summer and Autumn, modelled as opposing, each reclining on a foliate mould...

Meiji period, depicting an elephant being attacked by two tigers, with Japanese mark on the base. Rendered in impressive naturalistic detail, this charming model dates to the Japa...

A fine and important Marble Bust on Pedestal of Richard Cobden by Neville Northey Burnard, 1865, Exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1...

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot figure with a hole to the base of the figure for pepper and holes to the top of the hat to dispense. ...

Large Austrian cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm Sculpted and made by Franz Xaver Bergman (Austr...

An exceptional rock crystal quartz cluster than has been expertly mounted onto brushed steel base. Crystals of this calibre discovered in Arkansas are considered to be the highest of...

Girl seated' One of a kind abstract figure sculpture hand crafted and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. Size 28cmH x 7cmW x8cmD One of a kind and signed.

A Chinoiserie Sculptural Group After François Boucher This refined terracotta sculpture of a lady at her toilette was a popular motif first depicted in a painting by François Bouche...

Orientalist cold-painted bronze sculpture of a boy and a donkey by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) utilised t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning late 19th century Paris France made by the genius that was Demetre H Chiparus gold gilt bronze...

A Charming Collection of Painted and Carved Decoy Ducks This is a good group of 4,19th Century French Decoy Ducks, they are carved in wood and the feathers and features are painted...

Charming cast stone statue with fine detailing and relief of a young girl or woman dressed in classical draped chiton, her hair in chignon style secured with a ribbon, with eyes cast...

Delightful and stylish Italian mid-century Rimini Blu art pottery sausage dog figure designed by Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi and dating fro...

1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter – N. We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. We have a number of colours...

An enchanting late 19th Century French carved marble statue of a semi nude classical maiden, circa 1890. Batch 78 62828 SNKZZ

Large patinated bronze sculptural group by Philippe Berry French, late 20th century Measures: Height 150cm, width 90cm, depth 128cm This fine and expressive patinated bronze scu...

Impressive iroko wooden totem sculpture by Bertrand Creach, hand-carved and burnished finition made in the late 20th Century. "Kloc'hdi" is a master pi...

A scarce antique English porcelain figure of a Putto holding a basket of flowers by the renowned Staffordshire factory Bow and dating from aro...

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a seated man in period costume holding a drink Measures: H 14.5cm x W 7cm x D 8cm 1880.   

Ancient Egyptian Revival: 19th century, carving of Horus in the form of a falcon - Beautifully carved classical composition in low relief ...

A group of seven organic ball shaped Studio Pottery vases in natural colours, were produced in the 1960s. The individual appearance is unique in their shape, glaze and texture resemb...

A French silvered-bronze athénienne by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, last quarter 19th century with a revolving liner, the frieze applied with bucrania suspending ribbon-tied berried laurel swags above a border of bellflowers on a stippled ground above three seated female sphinxes issuing stylised foliage and scrolls on lion monopodia cast with the mask of Hercules, scrolling foliage and anthemions joined by stretchers, raised on a concave-sided triform marble base on a further thin silvered-bronze base, inscribed to the tripod base 'F. BARBEDIENNE' Measures: 103.3cm. high, 41.5cm. diameter; 3ft. 4 3/8 in, 1ft. 4 1/4. This impressive athénienne is a key reminder of the longevity of a particular model and design’s success from Antiquity through to the 19th century and up until this day. Typically known as the ‘Trépied du Temple d’Isis’, this athénienne is designed after the Roman antique originally found at Pompeii and now at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples (fig.1). From being for example an inspiration for the baptismal font of Napoléon’s son in 1811, this model was the inspiration to many highly skilled makers throughout the 19thcentury such as the Manfredini brothers from Milan and of course the Parisian well-established bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne who executed the present example. The Temple of Isis was a Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis and was among one of the first discoveries during the excavation of Pompeii in 1764. Certainly considered as one of the most elegant examples of antique tripods, the existence of this model was then popularized to the rest of Europe via prints, one of the first being by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1779. This type of tripod was also popularised by an engraving in C. Percier and P. Fontaine’s, Receuil de Décorations Intérieures of 1801. Interestingly, there is also a watercolour now in the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, showing this type of tripod displayed at the 1801 Exposition des Produits de L’Industrie in the Louvre. The passion for Greek and Roman Art in the 19th century. The discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum around the middle of the 18th century gave rise to a new passion for Antiquity and the excavated masterpieces renewed the repertoire of fine and decorative arts and served as models for Neoclassicism. Members of the aristocracy as well as connoisseurs, particularly in England, completed their education by undertaking a ‘Grand Tour’ of Italy and often fell victim to the recently unearthed Greek and Roman artefacts...

An early 20th century antique English green glazed lion tile by Maw & Co. dating from circa 1920, ex. Chris Blanchett collection. Finished in an attractive light green glaze, this l...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Italian Carrara marble chess piece horse knight lamps They are in absolutely stunning ...

Bonsai Tree by Pierre Salagnac Material: Bronze, 24K gold, brass Dimensions: H 61 x 56 x 59 cm Type: one-of-the-kind Year: 2023 Revealing the organic curves of nature in the metal block with great talent, Pierre Salagnac has made a name for himself in the world of interior design thanks to his Bonsai Trees that he has “planted” all over the world. The artist creates the trunk by sculpting the shape and texture directly into the bronze material. The 265 different models of leaves are molded, casted and chiseled one by one then finished with 24k gold. The floor part is sculpted from brass and also finished in 24k gold, before being embedded in a traditional Japanese ceramic pot...

A folk art, life-size, fox, wirework, garden sculpture Hand-sculpted using multiple layers of painted galvanized wire in red, white and black. Each sculpture is unique. This fox is very realistic and often mistaken for the real thing, creating humour in the landscape. “These beautiful, life-size, wire-work animals bring charm and character to any garden ..” This fox can be customised and ordered individually length 91cm., 3ft height 28cm., 11" depth 15cm., 6" WIREWORK SCULPTURE...

1960’s American Gas Station Numbers – Set 1-9 Plus Other Characters. Classic American stencilled flexible plastic gas station numbers. These numbers were used to display pricing on g...

A fine antique Italian gilded bronze sculptural bust of a young child wearing a bonnet signed by Luigi Melchiorre (1859-c.1908). The bust sits on a dr...