VINTAGE AUSTRIAN BALLER HAGENAUER BRONZE OWL

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1960: item #377562

Vintage Black over Bronze 1-1/2 inch tall x -3/4 inch wide Deco owl Figurine. It is not marked and there is NO gold foil sticker on the bottom that states Handmade in Austria as my other figural owl snuffer, Possibly made by Hagenauer but more likely a Walter Bosse design as he made many of these stylized animals for The Baller Co. This was most likely produced in the 1950s. There is a little scratching to the face, no knocks or restoration.

Art Deco Bronze Madonna Signed Taxco like Hagenauer

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1920: item #377558

1920s Art Deco Bronze, highly stylized Madonna figure, Measures over 11" in length and weighs over 10 lbs! Touchmarked on reverse side - "HECHO EN MEXICO TAXCO". Very Similar to the Austrian Foundry Work of Baller & Hagenauer but this time from the highly skilled Mixican artists. Very rare piece, has a few small areas of wear as expected for age, no cracks or restoration.

Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Girl with Kittens

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1900: item #373822
RB001

A Viennese cold painted bronze figural, mid to late 19th century. Depicts a young girl seated in a chair and playing with a small cat that is on the girl's lap. The girl is laughing at the cat as she plays with a fringed stick that the cat is grabbing. Another cat is located underneath the girl's chair - probably wishing it could be playing as well. This charming bronze is believed to date to the Victorian era, circa 1860's to 1890's. Excellent condition. The piece measures 12 1/2" tall by 6 1/... Click for details

C 1900 Vienna Bronze Tom Kitten Beatrix Potter mini

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1910: item #373364

Cold painted Vienna Bronze Miniature Tom Kitten, exquisite detail, even his whiskers are present, dressed in a duck egg blue outfit with grey tabby markings and lovely green eyes, measures 3/4" x 5/8" some wear to paint as expected for age, otherwise perfect.

French Empire Bronze Ormolu Miniature Model Of A Vase

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #361266
T0594

A Fine French Empire ormolu or gilt bronze miniature or petite vase on A Lapis hardstone plinth. French ( possibly Russian ), Circa: 1805-1810. Measuring: 5.75" high.

The fine and detailed ormolu vase is done in the neoclassical manner. The two handled vase is mounted in relief with cupid holding his finger to his lips as to imply a whisper... Click for details

French Empire Bronze Ormolu Court Jester Servant Bell

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #355687
T0582

A Fine French Empire Ormolu or gilded bronze figural servant bell in the form of a Court Jester or Harliquin. French Empire, circa: 1800-1810. Measuring: 3" high.

Lost wax method of bronze casting. Hand chasing and chiseling of the surface. The ormolu is Mercury gilded with both Matt finish and highly burnished areas of highlight. ... Click for details

"Hiromitsu" Signed Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1910: item #351286

Important Meiji Period Signed Japanese Bronze Lion, Circa 1900, Deep almost black patina, good detail throughout, signed to stomach with the characters for "Hiromitsu" Height: 4 1/2", Length (the tail inclusive): 9" No Restoration, dings or cracks with original glass eyes. Very good condition.

French Or Russian Bronze Ormolu And Jasper Tazza

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1900: item #346530
T0577

A Fine pair of European ormolu or gilt bronze mounted jasper tazza. French or Russian, circa: 1860-1880. Measuring: 8" high. Weight: 10 pounds.

Each tazza is carved from the hardstone Jasper. The Jasper bowls are mounted on each side with neoclassical twin handles. Raised upon an ormolu fluted socle the tazza is mounted on an ormolu squ... Click for details

VIENNA BRONZE TERRIER PUPPIES

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1910: item #345774
1771

FIVE little puppies sitting in a basket as edge of onyx pin tray. They are 3 3/4" tall by 1 1/2" tall. The basket as seen from behind in another photo is 1" by 3 1/4". A charming old piece with very nice detail.

Fabulous Little 19th C. French Bronze Planter

Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze Pre 1900: item #341222
9910

What a delightful little piece this is! This little planter sits in a bronze cache of prunus blossoms. The planter is pumpkin colored and has a crepe texture on the outside. It still has it's original tin liner, and when you lift the liner out a basket weave interior is revealed. It is just the cutest piece, and in lovely condition. The planter is 8" by 4.75" and 3.75" deep. The overall size is 10.5" across 5" deep and 5.5" high.