Karl Perl (Austrian), an early 20th century bronze figure of a labourer, standing, rolling a cigarette and in contemplative pose, dark brown patination, circa 1910, signed to base. Height 26 ins. NOTE - Karl Perl was a sculptor and medallist, born in Liezen, Austria in 1876. He practiced in Vienna and was a pupil of Hellmer, Zumbusch and Kundmann
George-Ann Tognoni (American, 1920-2008)
The long journey, 1969
incised with signature, dated, and numbered 'Tognoni 69 / #4 / 12' (near the donkey's right hind leg) and stamped with the foundry mark 'JHM CLASSIC BRONZE' (near the donkey's left hind leg)
bronze with reddish patina
11 3/4 x 25 1/2 x 5 1/2in
Bruce Wolfe (American born 1941, contemporary) THE PUGILIST signed and dated 1998, this cast being No.1 from an edition of 30.patinated bronze, 27 in. Light grime. Provenance: The Estate of the Late William L. Montague, Jr., Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
A BRONZE STATUE OF CARACTACUS BY J.H. FOLEY (IRISH, 1818-1874).h.79cm.
John Henry Foley, RA (1818-1874):
John Henry Foley was probably the most influential sculptor working in Europe during the middle decades of the 19th century. A champion of Britain¢®¯s imperial values, his breathtaking equestrian masterpieces strode across city squares and parklands from Dublin to Calcutta. Queen Victoria personally requested that the Irishman create the statue of her beloved Prince Albert which sits at the ...click for details
a steer and a calf below a tree next to a shephard's gear. Inscribed on base, "Barye," and stamped, "Froment Meurice." Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1795-1875). With base: 8"H, Circa - Mid 19th C
a very well done carved wooden figure of Saint Anthony with Jesus. Stands 9" tall and I believe was done in Italy in the 1800's. Carving has wonderful details in the hands, hair, robe, rope, toes, and faces. Has a chip on wood base, part of a finger gone, and some wood splits.