Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Student Ninomiya Kinjiro

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #275171

Large Bronze Sculpture, dating from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) showing a Japanese Student reading from his open book, while walking along carrying a load of wood, depicting the Japanese folk hero Ninomiya Kinjiro. He was a self-taught scholar in the Meiji Era. You can find out a lot more details about him on the web: search words- Ninomiya Kinjiro. Measures 12 inches x 5 inches x 5 inches approx. Condition; Good, no dings,dents or restoration, Rich chocolate patina.

Vienna Bronze Mechanical Arab Cat and Erotic Lady

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1990: item #263594
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Handsome Vienna Bronze Arab on oriental carpet, stroking his Pussy Cat, his robe opens up to reveal an erotic maiden.

This is a modern rendition, I am told, made by a current Vienna Bronze company circa 1980s in mint condition Stands 4 3/4 inches tall x 2 1/2 inches x 3 inches approx. Doors in perfect working order, clips securely closed. Signed to the base "H.E."

Japanese Bronze Tiger after Genryusa Seiya

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1930: item #260975

Japanese Bronze Tiger with Red Copper inlay after Genryusa Seiya, who was the leading Japanese Bronze animal sculptor at the turn of the century, you will find this artist work illustrated in "Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne" This book has a larger one valued at over £2,000 ours is a sound investment as these smaller ones are Rare, we will send photocopies of the relevant pages from the Dictionary to the new owner. Circa 1940S Signed Made in Japan to foot/pad The tiger is 7.5 inches in... Click for details

Bronze Figural Wax Seal, Cat, Marcel Bonnot

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #195800
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This is a splendid bronze wax seal by French sculptor, Marcel Bonnot, 1920. It is a full figure of a scowling cat draped over the top of the seal. Rich, deep patina, finest detail. 3 1/2" high, impressed mark on the side (see pictures), no other marks. Outstanding in every respect.

French Empire Bronze Ormolu Statue Of A Roman

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #167716
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A Fine French Empire Ormolu or gilded bronze statue of a Roman Soldier. French Empire, circa: 1810. Measuring: 11" high. Weight: 10 pounds.

The bronze figure depicts that of a Roman soldier with arm held outright. The figure is most likely inspired from the Painting 'The Oath of the Horatii' by Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). ... Click for details

Jean Baptiste Clésinger (French, 1814-1883)

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #166350
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Sappho

Jean Baptiste Clésinger (French, 1814-1883)

Bronze figure of the Greek poet Sappho (c. 630 BC) holding her lyre, signed and titled and with “Bronzes Artistiques de Paris” founder’s seal.

Known to his friends as Auguste, Clésinger was trained in sculp... Click for details

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

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.

19th Century Bronze Lion signed Aichele

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #39492

This is a very beautiful piece by the German sculptor Paul Aichele (1859-1910). It is a panther or lion in a warning stance with his teeth bared. Beautiful musculature, excellent casting. Mounted on a bronze base depicting a rocky terrain. Signature, no date, inscribed in the base (see additional pictures). A small repair to the tail, otherwise in very good condition, but showing age. Base is 7" by 4", Lion stands 4 1/2" high including the base. Weighs about 5 pounds.

Gertrude Colburn (American, d. 1968)

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1940: item #30940
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Dancers

Gertrude Colburn (American, d. 1968)

Bronze group with Gorham foundry mark.

Colburn became the first teacher of dancing at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore in 1916. In the first year, the number of students in the program was twelve. By the time of... Click for details