This is an exceptional, original large bronze by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (1814-1883), cast by the Parisien foundry, Marnyhac, in 1868. It depicts combat de taureaux romains (a pair of sparring bulls) and measures an impressive 38.5" by 20" by 10" (97.8 by 50.8 by 25.4 cm). This bronze comes from the collection of Jack Palance (1919-2006) and bears the paper ownership label he applied to each of the items in his substantial collection of fine art...

This bronze sculpture depicts a Vietnamese nobleman walking down stairs bordered by dragons on left and right. It measures 12" by 9.5" by 8" (30.5 by 24.1 by 20.3 cm) and weighs an estimated 12-16 lbs. It is signed "K.M. Ishikawa" and marked "1916 Hanoi". This item resides with our client in northern New Jersey and may be seen in person by appointment.

This patinated cast white metal sculpture, circa 1900, depicts an Arab fighter on horseback after the original model by Emile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841-1907) and Alfred Barye (1839-1882). It measures 25" tall, 19.5" wide and 9.5" deep, and weighs an estimated 20-25 lbs. It is signed " Ele. Guillemin " and " Barye. Fils ", and carries a mark which reads " FABRICATION FRANCAISE PARIS MADE IN FRANCE ", suggesting the piece dates from sometime after 1892...

This impressive Grand Tour bronze depicting the Greek mythological figures, Pygmalion and Galatea, measures 30.75" by 14" by 12". It is unsigned with no foundry mark, but numbered 55025 and 1 on the side of the base. It is believed to date from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. According to wikipedia, Pygmalion was a sculptor who had never found a woman worthy of his love. Aphrodite took pity on him and decided to show him the wonders of love...

This original cast bronze by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) depicts a lovely female in classical robes with staff and likely represents an allegory of work or time. It measures an impressive 33 by 12 by 14 inches (83.8 by 30.5 by 35.6 cm). Cast signature reads "CARRIER BELLEUSE" and there is no foundry mark...

This large patinated bronze sculpture titled La Frayeur (The Fright), by Charles Georges Ferville Suan (1833-1891), measures an impressive 37.5" by 21" by 14.5". It depicts a bare-footed young man, partially draped in fur skin, with one hand wielding a club in defense of a coiled snake. This work is believed to date from the period of the artist or shortly thereafter. It is extremely heavy and we have not inspected nor photographed the underside...

This patinated bronze sculpture from the early twentieth century depicts an Arab hunter with rifle on horseback, inspired by the sculpture created by Emile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841-1907) and Alfred Barye (1839-1882). It measures 40" tall and weighs an estimated 20-25 lbs. There are no signatures nor foundry marks. This item resides with our client on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York and may be seen by appointment.

This extraodinary bronze sculpture, Gloria Victis, by Marius Jean Antonin Mercie (1845-1916), was cast by Barbedienne in the nineteenth century. Measuring 56" (142 cm), it is believed to be the second largest cast known to have been made by Barbedienne. First conceived while Mercie was studying in Rome at the French Academy, it originally modelled where Fame was supporting a victorius warrior in anticipation of a positive outcome to the Franco-Prussian war started in 1870...

This bronze figurine by Chaim Gross (1904-1991) is entitled "Torch of Learning Award" and was completed in 1970. It measures 14" high, 4" wide and 3.5" deep including its original ebonized wooden pedestal. Bronze alone measures 10" high, 3" wide and 2" deep. Depicted is a man holding upright and bent torches, the familiar logo of the Hebew University of Jerusalem...

This antique bronze figurine depicting Hercules has a wonderful patina of dark brown patina with orange/red highlights. It measures 27 by 16 by 10 inches (68.6 by 40.6 by 25.4 cm) and weighs an estimated 50-65 lbs. Patina and hardware suggest the piece dates from the nineteenth century. There are no hallmarks and its origin is unknown. Possibly of Italian or French origin. This item resides with our client in northern New Jersey and may be seen in person by appointment.

This fabulous antique bronze sculpture of one Horse of Marly after the work of the French sculptor, Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746), measures an impressive 32" high, 24" wide and 10" deep, and weighs an estimated 60-90 lbs. It resides on its original ebonized wooden base, and we have found no foundry mark. Patina is original and undisturbed. We believe this work dates from the nineteenth century. It is one of the largest and oldest casts of the Marly horses that we have ever seen...

This antique bronze bust of a lovely woman is signed Fortiny. There are no foundry marks and we know nothing about the artist. Measures 10.75" tall, 11" wide and 5" deep. Additional images forwarded upon request.