Sculpture
Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Orientalism. The 19th century knows a variety of influences and artistic movements, sources of inspiration for sculptors. Here is our collection of marbles, bronzes, bisques and terracottas by the masters such as Carpeaux, Carrier-Belleuse, Mercié, Lambeaux, Marioton, Moreau and many others.
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Bronze crater vase, angles reclining on lion heads
This vase is a model of Claude Ballin (1615-1678) after engravings of Le Pautre dating back to 1673.
This version in gilt bronze 19th century presents in the medallion a compass and a wreath of oak and laurel,
Marble Nude with arrow, Noémie Debienne
Fantastic marble sculpture of a nude, young woman delicately pressing the tip of an arrow underneath her breast. She wears a belt withholding a drape that ends on the side of her leg.
GARDET Georges
A beautiful bronze with brown and gold patina representing the meeting of a tiger and a dog of Fô (dog of the Chinese Buddha) in the jungle. Signed and marked for Barbedienne Fondeur in Paris. Marble base. Very pretty original patina.
"Est-ce toi?" Lambeaux Jef
Fabulous sculpture in bronze with brown sheen entitled "Est-ce toi?" (is it you?). A seductive naked couple at play. Beautiful movement of the bodies. Signed on the terrace. Most certainly casted by "la Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles".
PICAULT Emile
Large bronze "Retour de pêche", back from fishing. Black sheen. Signed on the terrace.
Size: H 82cm with marble base.
French School
DETRIER Pierre-Louis
Pair of armed men, musketeers ready for the duel. Finely chased and patinated. Signed both on the terraces and marked for the founder "E. TASSEL editeur".
Size: H 37cm
French School of the second part of the 19th century.
"Virtutes civicae, ense et labore", PICAULT Emile Louis
Beautiful allegorical bronze with green patina titled "Virtutes civicae, Ense et Labore" (civic vertues, sword and work). The young, half naked warrior is streching his arm to the sky with a laurel branch.
COUDRAY Marie Georges Charles
A young warrior with an axe. Bronze with brown patina. Signed on the terrace.
Size: H97cm
French School of the late 19th century.
"Le Lancer" MARIOTON Eugène
Bronze with brown sheen of "Le lancer" ( throwing it). An oriental falconer is streching his arm to launch an falcon. He carries a riffle on his back and has several sabers slipped into his belt.
"L'escholier" by PICAULT Emile Louis
Beautiful bronze untitled "L'Escholier" with brown patina. A "Escholier" was a medieval student, specialised in Law and Theology. He is confident and charismatic, he looks side ways, his outfit inspired by troubadour art.
"The fairy" by ROSSE FRANZ
Beautiful bronze with brown patina of a young lady with dragonfly wings. Pretty pedestal in red marble. She takes the pose elegantly surrounded by flowers.
Size: H 47cm
"Kabyle coming back from the hunt", Arthur Waagen
Beautiful large bronze entitled "The Kabyle hunter coming back from the hunt. Sculpture featuring a Berber tribesman mounted on a horseback, surrounded by hunting dogs. Dark patina. Beautiful chasing.
"David vainqueur" , Gossin Louis
Bronze with green sheen depicting a victorious David. Beautiful red marble base that spins.Some stones encrusted in the sword. Signed by the artist on the terrace.
Size: H 83cm - H 90 cm with the red marble base
"Amour Chanteur" Bouret Eutrope
Beautiful large bronze of a singing cupid. He streches is arm in the air and looks up while singing. A mandoline is hanging from his shoulder in his back. Wonderful chasing and details. Beautidul patina in great condition.
The archer by MARIOTON Eugène
Classical bronze model of an archer. Beautiful detaills and athletic anatomy. Nice original patina with some wear.
Size: H 74cm - diameter base 25 cm
French School of the late 19th century
"Capture" by Villanis Emmanuel
Marble bust of a defiant woman held hostage entitled "Capture". Signed for the artist and marked for the "Société française des sculptures d'art".
Size: H 60cm - base 19cm x 18cm
French school of the Art Nouveau period.
Woman as Antique goddess sculpted in Ivory, France
Elegant and refined sculpture of a young woman as an Antique goddess. Ivory sculpture. Rare piece of refined quality.
Size: H 32,5 cm - diameter: 10 cm
Frensch School of the late 19th century.
"The water bearer", ivory sculpture, France
Amazing ivory sculpture of an oriental half naked lady bearing a water jug. Traces of colours on the skirt, scarf, jug and stick. Gilt elements. Refine piece.
Size: H 30cm x diameter 8cm
"Rebecca" Leroux Gaston
Beautiful oriental water bearer. She is holding a jar of water on her head and has one hand on her hip. She is stepping down what appears the be stairs near a well. Signed on the terrace. Nice quality and sheen.
Size: H 74 cm
"Domitor", MARIOTON Eugène
Bronze with brown sheen of "Domitor". A half naked young man takes a dramatic the pose and tries to dominate a lion cub that is clinging to his shoulder. He holds a stick (original). A ball and a whip on the base. Green marble base.
FAURE DE BROUSSE VINCENT DESIRE
Circus themed bronze of a young lady as a dog tamer. She is wearing a costume and is making de dog jump through a hoop. Brown cheen. Signed on the terrace.
Measurement: H 64cm
Frensch School of the late 19th century
Fine covered gilt bronze vases
Amazing pair of gilt bronze vases in the neoclassical style on red marble bases. Female figures beautifully draped are dancing around the vases, cheased by satyres. Beautiful work.
Measurment: H 46cm
"Le Guetteur" by FERRAND Ernest Justin
Very large and exquisite bronze of a young man harpooning fish. He sits on a rock with waves bouncing on the base. Beautiful anatomy. Strong expression. Great quality of chasing. Black patina.
Size: H 110 cm
The sorrow of Orpheus, VERLET Raoul
Large bronze with brown sheen, "The sorrow of Orpheus" depicting the young poet in his desperation of losing his love at the gates of Hell. At his feet, the three headed dog, guardian of underworld, Cerberus.
FRILLI ANTONIO
An angel sitting on a rock is delicately trying to touch a butterfly resting on the edge of the rock. Signed on the terrace. White alabaster.
Dim: H 60cm - base 24cm x 24cm
Italian school of the late 19th century.
PINEDO Emile
Sculpture of an Arabic male figure. Entitled "Arabe en marche", which translates as "walking Arabic". Bronze with several brown sheens. Beautiful chasing and details.
Archer by Demanet Victor
Beautiful Art Deco male archer. Brons with green sheen on black marble base.
H 59cm with base - signed and dated 1932 the terrasse.
Belgian School
Coudray Marie Georges Charles
Bronze entitled "Sémiramis" ,a legendary queen of Babylon playing an oriental lyra. Bronze with different brown sheens.Signed on the terrace and marked for the smith "Société des bronzes de Paris".
Size: H 71cm.
MASSOULE Andre
The warrior forging his own weapons. Allegory of work.
Measurement: H 79cm with red marble base of 13cm - Total height of 92cm
French School.