This is an abstract bronze sculpture by the American artist, John Alfred Begg (1903-1974). It measures 19.25" by 7.5" by 6.5" and is signed by the artist. (We do not have images of the signature at this time.) Begg lived and worked in the New York area and died in Hastings-on-Hudson. His works are held in a number of museums across the U.S., including the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover MA, the New York Public Library, and the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. He is l ...click for details
This beautiful parcel gilt bronze bust of a girl after the original by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) was cast in the nineteenth century by Susse Freres of France. It carries the emblem and signature of the foundry. The girl is a young (approximately five year old) Louis Brongniart, one of two children of the noted neoclassical architect, Alexandre Theodore Brongniart (1739-1813) who was a friend of Houdon. The artist debuted busts of Brongniart's children at the Salon of 1777 and this one ...click for details
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. Following France ...click for details
This large bronze bust by Edith Lichtenstein depicts a distinguished Middle Eastern gentleman and was cast by Gorham in the late nineteenth century. It measures 28" tall and is in excellent condition. The man wears a turbin and a jewel earring hangs from his left ear. The subject may be Persian, Turkish or Arabian.
This bronze sculpture depicting a medieval knight holding a banner with the word CREDO is by Emanual Fremiet (1824-1910). It was cast by Barbedienne in the late nineteenth century, and is in excellent condition. Patina is a rich brown and has been undisturbed. Height: 16 in. Width: 11.5 in. Depth: 4.75 in. Additional images forwarded upon request.
This pair of patinated bronze figurines by the Austrian sculpture Hella Unger date from circa 1910. One measures 16.5" tall and the other is 15.5" tall. Each sits upon a bronze pedestal with rounded onyx stone. We know very little about the artist. The sculptures are reminiscient of the designs of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980) who was a contemporary of Hunger's and is known for her female nude figures with allegorical and organic themes. Her large bronze entitled The Vine i ...click for details
This fine abstract bronze depicting two embracing individuals was created by the German artist, Seff Weidl (1915-1972). Measures 17.5 by 3.7 by 2.75 inches (44.5 by 9.5 by 7 cm). Signed "S WEIDL". There is no foundry mark. Weidl was a sculptor, printmaker and illustrator who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. After WWII he traveled to France and Italy and eventually to the United States where he exhibited at the Kleeman Gallery beginning in 1950. He also exhibited at the Ne ...click for details
This extraordinary ormolu and patinated bronze sculpture by the French artist, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse ( 1824-1887), depicts two semi-nude females in classical attire, orchestrating a group of cherubs pulling an ornate chariot. It rests upon a heavy carved and decorated pedestal believed to be made from terra cotta. This allegorical scene appears to be a playful reference to Flora, the Roman goddess of Spring, who inspired the Floral Games which included theatrical performances and chari ...click for details
This bronze sculpture by the French artist, Adrien Gaudez (1845-1902), depicts a French infantry soldier and is entitled "Espoir de la France". It measures 14.25" tall and 5.5" wide/deep. The work carries the mark of a foundry in Buenos Aires. According to Sotheby's, Gaudez was born in Lyon studied at L' Ecole des Beaux Art in Paris ending in 1862. According to Sotheby's, he exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1864 to 1889. He is said to have won gold medals a ...click for details
This old bronze figurine depicting a ballerina is crafted from cast bronze with ivory torso, arms and head. It measures 16" tall, 6.5" wide and 5" deep. It is signed VICTOR and carries a foundry mark monogram which appears to read CM. This item resides with our client on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York, and may be seen by appointment.
