Exquisite antique polychrome bronze inscribed L. Chalon also marked with the Goldscheider Foundry seal. The Goldscheider Foundry pieces are the rarest editions of Valkyrie  More »

Exquisite antique polychrome bronze inscribed L. Chalon also marked with the Goldscheider Foundry seal. The Goldscheider Foundry pieces are the rarest editions of Valkyrie that were made. Later this became such a popular sculpture they were cast at other foundrys. The example we are offering is an original Goldscheider Foundry artist signed L. Chalon (Louis Chalon, French sculptor 1866-1940). The sculpture is in mint condition retaining almost all of its original 100 year old polychrome finish. This is the best condition example of this rare sculpture we have had the pleasure to see or offer for sale. She measures 23 inches to the top of her spear. From the back of her dress to the tip of the horses hoof she measures 17-1/4 inches. The base is 6-3/4 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 3-1/2 inches high. Weight 39 lbs. Please click on enlargements to see the details of the Goldscheider Foundry mark. A similar model sold at Christie's Sydney Australia on May 15, 2004 for almost $11,000.00 6 years ago. If you have always wanted to add an example of this sculpture to your collection this is a great opportunity for you. Whenever offered, this bronze sells immediately. This is a wonderful example guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72783)   « Less

Antique bronze sculpture signed CH Levy depicting a bare foot maiden dancing with roses in her hands. She has a very happy and satisfied look on her face. She seems to be  More »

Antique bronze sculpture signed CH Levy depicting a bare foot maiden dancing with roses in her hands. She has a very happy and satisfied look on her face. She seems to be enjoying the beauty of the outdoors and dancing with the roses. The base is inscribed CH. LEVY. She measures 13 inches high. The base has a 3-1/2 inch diameter. Widest width from flowing robe on her right to the roses in her left hand measures 5 inches. She is in excellent condition with a lovely chocolate brown patina. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72013)   « Less

Rare and extremely unusual compostion depicting a satyr sculpting a beautiful nude lady sculpture. This is an extraordinary subject. Making it even more unusual is one of the  More »

Rare and extremely unusual compostion depicting a satyr sculpting a beautiful nude lady sculpture. This is an extraordinary subject. Making it even more unusual is one of the satyr's legs has a hoof at the end, what you would expect to see on a satyr sculpture that is half man half goat, but his right foot is sculptured in human form. He has horns like a devil and a long tail. The back is inscribed E. Seger with another mark below the name. The bronze measures 11-1/2 inches high. Fom the back to the front of the base it measures 6-1/2 inches. Widest width 4-1/2 inches. The nude lady that the satyr is sculpting stands 9-1/2 inches tall. Weight 10 lbs. To say this is an unusual sculpture is an understatement. This is an extremely rare and very well detailed bronze sculpture created by Ernst Seger. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. Ernst Seger born in Neurode, Gilesia on September 19, 1868, he studied under Christian Behrens and worked in Berlin, specializing in war memorials, tombs, portrait busts, and classical groups, with a penchant for centaurs and satyrs. His minor works include genre figures of wrestlers, nudes, dancers, medallions, small bas-reliefs, and busts portraying girls. (Item #72067)   « Less

Beautiful antique bronze sculpture of Andromeda artist signed Ernest Wante. Ernest Wante a Belgian sculptor (1872-1960) created this wonderful nude gilt bronze sculpture  More »

Beautiful antique bronze sculpture of Andromeda artist signed Ernest Wante. Ernest Wante a Belgian sculptor (1872-1960) created this wonderful nude gilt bronze sculpture circa 1900 of Andromeda chained to the rock waiting to be devoured by the sea monster. She was eventually saved by Perseus. Here Andromeda is portrayed as a beautiful gilt bronze nude with long flowing hair, she is chained to the rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster. Perseus returning from the slaying of a giant serpent wearing Mercury's sandals and helmet was flying home and saw her chained to the rock. He flew down, freed her, slayed the sea monster and married Andromeda. One of the few mythological stories that has a good ending. The bronze is inscribed on the lower left side E. Wante. It is also titled ANDROMEDA at the front of the waves just below her feet. The bronze measures 11-1/4 inches high, 5 inches wide at its widest point. Weight 15 lbs. It is in very good condition showing only some minor rubbing to the patina and a small scuff on her right elbow. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #73139)   « Less

Antique bronze sculpture depicting David and his sling. Here David is depicted stretching his sling, while standing over armor and an eagle head harp. This is a very lifelike  More »

Antique bronze sculpture depicting David and his sling. Here David is depicted stretching his sling, while standing over armor and an eagle head harp. This is a very lifelike portrayal of David. It has a chocolate brown patina. This is a Grand Tour sculpture dating circa 1880. It is unsigned as are almost all Grand Tour pieces. Height 12 inches. Widest width from David's toes on left foot to the back of his left hand measures 10 inches. Widest width at base measures 7-1/4 inches. Weight 7-1/2 lbs. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72283)   « Less

Rare and very unusual antique 19th century bronze sculpture artist signed indistinctly by the lady's foot along the side of the bronze base. The sculpture depicts a beautiful  More »

Rare and very unusual antique 19th century bronze sculpture artist signed indistinctly by the lady's foot along the side of the bronze base. The sculpture depicts a beautiful lady wearing farm clothes and an apron holding her baby in the air. She is showing the baby the big turkey that has its tail feathers outstretched and is by her side. The baby has its arms outstretched and seems very excited to see the big turkey. This rare bronze is beautifully sculptured the Turkey actually looks alive the lady's face is beautiful as is her baby's face. You can see her expression and how concerned she is to carefully hold baby so it doesn't get too close to the turkey. In the more than 45 years I have been collecting bronze sculpture this is the first model of this subject I have ever had the pleasure to purchase and offer for sale. The bronze is mounted on its original black and gold marble base. The base is 3/4 inch high, 7-3/4 inches wide, and 5-1/4 inches deep. The bronze including the marble base measures 12-1/4 inches high to the top of the lady's head. From the side of the turkey's wing measuring diagonally to the tip of the baby's foot it measures 10-3/4 inches long. The turkey not including the bronze or marble base measures 5 inches high with a wingspan of 3-1/2 inches. Weight 13.25 lbs. This is a very rare and wonderful sculpture. Anytime you see a complicated sculpture like this with 2 figures and an animal you know you have found something quite rare. It is in excellent condition guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72934)   « Less

Beautiful antique circa 1880 bronze sculpture of Diana with her bow and quiver walking forward. She is very lifelike and well sculptured typical of works by Moreau during  More »

Beautiful antique circa 1880 bronze sculpture of Diana with her bow and quiver walking forward. She is very lifelike and well sculptured typical of works by Moreau during this period. She measures 22 inches to the top of her crescent moon. Widest width from her right finger to her bow is 12 inches. From her left toe to the back of the base measures 7 inches. The base is 7 inches wide. It is inscribed Moreau near her left foot. Weight 26 lbs. The patina is rubbed and shows signs of handling. Overall the condition is very good no issues other than rubbing and patina loss. This is a beautiful classical version of Diana The Huntress created by one of the most prominent French 19th century sculptors. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72822)   « Less

Lovely 19th century Pan or baby satyr bronze sculpture depicting a nude Pan or baby satyr playing pipes as he dances. The bronze is mounted on a beautiful specimen variegated  More »

Lovely 19th century Pan or baby satyr bronze sculpture depicting a nude Pan or baby satyr playing pipes as he dances. The bronze is mounted on a beautiful specimen variegated marble base. The base has a minor chip on the underside at the bottom in the back, not really noticeable unless you pick it up and look at he bottom of the vase. This is mentioned for the sake of accuracy. Other than the minor chip to the base the sculpture is in excellent condition. It is very lifelike and very well sculptured. It dates circa 1880 and is a miniaturization of a life-size bronze sculpture that was made in the 18th century. Pieces like these were referred to as Grand Tour bronzes. They were miniatures of larger bigger than life bronzes made in the 1880s for travelers visiting Europe for the first time. Most were made in Italy or France, they are never signed. This is a wonderful example of a 19th century mythological Grand Tour bronze in excellent condition. The sculpture measures 11-3/4 inches high. The original marble specimen base measures 3-3/8 inches high. The bronze not including the base measures 8-1/2 inches high. Weight 5 lbs. This is a very realistic and wonderful antique bronze sculpture depicting Pan or a baby satyr dancing and playing pipes. Guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. (Item #72803)   « Less

Superb 19th century bronze sculpture depicting Psyche and a cherub. She's holding his bow behind her back as he tries to reach out for it. She is beautifully sculpted as is  More »

Superb 19th century bronze sculpture depicting Psyche and a cherub. She's holding his bow behind her back as he tries to reach out for it. She is beautifully sculpted as is the cherub. Here Psyche is depicted seminude with her wings. She is holding the cherub's back as he reaches toward her. The patina is a mottled medium gold. This is the sweetest composition of Psyche and a cherub that you may ever hope to find. The sculpture measures 9-1/2 inches high including the 2 inch base. Diameter of the base is 6-1/2 inches. Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Excellent condition guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72019)   « Less

Signed D. Alonzo antique bronze sculpture "Virgin of the Lourdes". The bronze is inscribed Etling Paris on the bottom of the back of the bronze base. This bronze is pictured  More »

Signed D. Alonzo antique bronze sculpture "Virgin of the Lourdes". The bronze is inscribed Etling Paris on the bottom of the back of the bronze base. This bronze is pictured in the book Art Deco and Other sculptures by Bryan Catley. It is part of a series of bronze and carved virgins sculptured by D. Alonzo around the turn of the century. Alonzo did a series of nine (9) bronze and carved Virgins. This one is entitled Virgin of The Lourdes pictured on page 31 of Catley's book. It is one of the most beautiful virgins in the entire series. It is mounted on its original marble base and measures 12-1/2 inches high. Not including its original marble base the bronze measures 11-1/2 inches high. The base measures 4 inches deep, 3-3/4 inches wide and 1 inch high. Weight 5 lbs. The bronze is in excellent condition. It is inscribed Alonzo on the back top of the bronze base the virgin stands on. This is the most desirable model of the entire Virgin series. She is guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #72816)   « Less