Museum 19th Cent. Bronze Statue of Hercules

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #130642
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A Very Rare and Important Large European 19th century Bronze figure of a semi nude male or athlete believed to be Hercules or Heracles or Paris. European, circa: 1875-1885. Measuring a HUGE: 32.5" tall and being at the base 12.5" across. Very Heavy weighing 50 pounds.

This highly rare bronze is from my personal collection of treasu... Click for details

A Carved And Painted Wood Santos Figure

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #115392
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This is a wonderful polychrome carved wood statue of a Holy Man , possibly 18th Century or earlier, wood carving with layer of gesso, looks like image from antiquity, figure wearing robe and cape holding book in proper left hand and missing object that was held in other hand perhaps a staff, carved from same piece of wood, worm holes throughout the back, fair to good condition, measures 29" high

Louis XVI Bronze Ormolu Putties or Cherubs

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1800: item #110564
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A Stunning and Rare Large 18th century Gilded bronze Group of Putti flying. French, circa: 1785-1795.

EARLY 19TH C FIGURE Of ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #106589
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This is an early polychrome wooden statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Patron Saint of Youth, probably Spanish, late 18th to early 19th Century, wood carving with layer of gesso on a plinth base, St Aloysius is standing clothed in Jesuit garb, very nice detail of facial features and clothing, statue is in fair to good condition, in need of restoration, has chips in several places, fingers broken in proper left hand, measures 35 in H.

Fine Cold Painted Metal Pig

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Metal Pre 1940: item #106311
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This is a wonderful, small sculpture of a fine fat sow. The pig is seated on a black oval base, one leg tucked under. Very well cast, realistically modelled and painted. The paint is nearly all intact, with a little wear on the high spots, some hand grime, and some paint has crusted up near the mouth. This pig has a terrific tail. The metal is probably spelter, but I do not know what the base is other than it is not marble. Nothing to indicate the country of origin, but I associate this ki... Click for details

Antique Cold Painted Metal Dog, Dacshund

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Metal Pre 1930: item #104476
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Outstanding, small black and tan dog of, probably spelter. Very well cast. Most of the paint is intact, "just enough" missing to give the look we like. 4" nose to tail, 2" to the top of his head.

Richard Jolley Adam & Eve Art Glass Sculpture

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture Pre 1990: item #86788
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A fabulously Erotic Sculpture by the renowned glass artist Richard Jolley. Entitled Adam & Eve and produced in 1988. Measurements: Height: 12 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 3 1/4 inches Weight: 15 Lbs. Signed: Richard Jolley Adam & Eve

Black Bear 2 by Moises Jimenez Oaxaca, Mexico

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Contemporary: item #73304
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'Black Bear #2' by Moises Jimenez. From the Land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. Moises is a world renowned woodcarver. The most collectible of all Oaxacan woodcarvings are from the Jimenez family. 'Black Bear' is an excellent example of Oaxacan Folk Art. Moises is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). 'Black Bear' is a collector's piece and in excellent condition. Stands 6 inches high and 7 1/2 inches long. Carved ... Click for details

Red Otter by Moises Jimenez ~ Oaxaca, Mexico

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Contemporary: item #73299
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Red Otter by Moises Jimenez. From the Land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. Moises is a world renowned woodcarver. The most collectible of all Oaxacan woodcarvings are from the Jimenez family. 'Red Otter' is a fine example of Oaxacan Folk Art. Moises is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). 'Red Otter' is a fine collector's piece and in excellent condition. Stands 10 inches high and 7 inches long. 'Red Otter' is carv... Click for details

Chinese IVORY CARVING CRANES & LOTUS

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Ivory Pre 1920: item #59864

This is a Beautifully Carved IVORY FIGURINE. Depicted are 2 CRANES Standing near a LOTUS Plant. The Detail shows the CRANES, one with the Fish and the other nearby, and the LOTUS FLOWERS and LEAVES. Size is 8 1/2" Tall X 4" in width; 9" tall with the Wood Stand. Condition is EXCELLENT. This CHINESE IVORY Carving dates circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century. Great PIERCED CARVING and Detail giving the 3 Dimensional Look. Add to the Collection.