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BRONZE SCULPTURE FRENCH BULLDOG OPAL MALACHI
Bronze sculpted French Bulldog or Boston Terrier with real opal eyes and gilded detail to collar. Sits on a hardstone base - possibly granite, inlaid with panels of green and blue stone, believed to be malachite / lapis lazuli. Possibly intended as a paperweight as it is heavy. <P><P>
Base measures approx 3 X 2 1/4inches. Total height is 3 3/4inches. <P><P>
What a face!!!! Dog sits on his haunches, little tail sticking out at the back, ears raised in alert pose. Head thrust slightly forward - ready for action.
From the great detail of the musculature, which is slightly stylised, the figure might date to the Art Deco period (1920-30's), but this is conjecture. The detail is stunning: tiny golden studs on the collar and subtle inlay of the green/blue marbled stone. The expression on the face is priceless.
Very nice opals set as eyes. No marks to be found. Good condition.
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DECO SILVER ROCK CRYSTAL SCULPTURE CLASSIC
Antique silver and rock crystal sculpture of the Classic Greek figure of Atlas holding up the world, done with clear Art Deco influence during the early 20th century. <P><P>
Measures a little over 5 1/4 inches high. <P><P>
Superbly detailed figure of Atlas holding up the earth. Stands on a round base with unusual, engraved pattern around the side. Atlas, with huge wavy beard, blind eyes and floral wreath on his head, heroically holding a globe made of pure rock crystal, encircled with a writhing snake, about to pounce. The detail is outstanding - from the finely modelled fingers, to the nails on the toes, the locks of hair and wonderful muscled body.<P><P>
The folds of the toga are somewhat stylised and echo the Art Deco design very clearly. Similarly, the leaf-shaped supports of the globe are engraved with a clearly Deco design. <P><P>
The sculpture is not signed, but it is guarranteed to be silver. Very good condition.
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3395
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DECO FIGURINE GYPSEY DANCER SCULPTURE IVORINE
Art Deco sculpture of a young woman gypsey dancer. Figurine made of ivorine, bronze and marble. 1920-30's. <P>
Figurine stands on a bell-shaped round base made of marble. A smiling lady in high-heeled dancing shoes stands on one leg, the other bent and raised as she
leans back. Ivorine arms thrown out in 4th position, head turned to one side. Arms, chest and face of ivorine, the rest is gilded bronze. Great detail to
facial features, curly hair and folds of her clothes with the 3 large buttons on one side. Little roses lie scattered at her foot. Scarf fulled around her
flowing locks. <P>
Figure is signed J Briget, but we believe this might be a later signature.
Good condition.
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SIGNED OSCAR BACH ART DECO PR CHARGERS DEER W
Signed American Art Deco pair of lustre chargers (big plates), with relief sculpture of a deer and wolf. Made by Oscar Bruno Bach (1884 - 1957) German-American, one of the most skilled and commercially successful figures in the American Art Deco period (1920 -40's).<br>
Each charger measures 12 inches in diameter. Made of silver coloured metal with an iridescence normally associated with art glass and a finish/texture like soft leather. A continuous Greek key pattern is engraved along the border. The center of each plate has a relief sculpted animal - one a deer, the other a wolf. Both popular themes of the Art Deco period. Both beautifully portrayed in a highly decorative, elegant and sinuous design. <br>
The back of each plate/charger is signed. The deer plate has the remnant of it's original sticker/lable from which we can still make out the words "lustrous sheen of Beaumet". Near the rim is engraved artist’s name Oscar B. Bach in script and impressed in print: STERLING BRONZE CO NEW YORK and the number 17. The wolf plate is engraved in the center: Beaumet by Sterling Bronze Co New York and has an oval logo.<br>
Both plates are in very good condition. THere is very minor surface scratching, mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy.
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2664
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VIENNA BRONZE POODLE DOG W UMBRELLA
Vienna Bronze miniature figurine of a poodle with an umbrella in it's mouth.
Austria, early 20th century.
1 inch tall. 2 inches from tip of umbrella to tip of tail.
Black poodle holds an umbrella in it's mouth. Red paint of the umbrella is partly worn, but rest of cold painted colour is in good shape.
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2561
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VIENNA BRONZE 2 DEVILS PLAYING CARDS GAMBLING
Miniature Vienna Bronze sculpture of a red and a black devil sitting on a bench and playing cards / gambling. Made Austria, late 19th century.
Measures: 1 3/4inch accross and approx 1 1/8inch high.
A red and a black devil sit on a bench playing cards. Wonderful detail and tremendous humour. Each card is visible. Excellent condition for it's age with very minor paint loss.
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VICTORIAN 3-D TERRACOTTA PLAQUE CHILD WINDOW
Extraordinary, large 3 dimentional plaque - child in a bonnet looking through a window. Victorian. Very rare.
20 X 14 inches.
A little girl leans out of a window. Flanked on either side by Corinthian columns, one with grapes and vines, all carved in 3 dimentions. The scrolling capitols of the columns and pediment above the window are richly decorated with raised decoration, leaves, flowers etc The child is dressed in a large, frilly bonnet. The frills echoed by her dress. Bonnet tied with a ribbon - amazingly realistic. The face is painted a warm sunblessed peach with bright cheeks. She seems pensive, holding a single flower in one hand, one of her knuckles is scraped and bleeding - possibly full of symbolism. Fantastic detail to bonnet, face, clothes.
Besides a chip on one of the numerous folds of her bonnet, the plaque is in excellent condition.
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TRIBAL ART AFRICAN WOOD CARVED FIGURE LIZARD
Tribal art from Africa. Wood carved spoon / scoop with figural handle of a human and reptile / lizard. Exact country of origin is unknown. Shows signs of good age.
Measures 11 inches long.
Deep, round scoop/spoon, worn smoothe from handling. Tool marks clearly visible in bowl. The terminal is in the form of a human head. An elaborate hairdo, ritual scarring on cheeks and a lizard climbing a totem-like body.
No damage of any sort.
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1881
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BRONZE GOLD INDIAN HEAD TRAY FRENCH NOUVEAU
Signed mixed metal bronze and gold card tray / dish / ashtray with sculpture Indian head & feathered headdress. France late 19th early 20th century.
Dish itself Measures 4X3 1/8inches, excluding the protruding head. Total measurements are 4 1/4 X 4inches.
Tray is rectangular, made of bronze in a rich brown with reds and oranges. Sides curve up and the top and outside is richly gilded. Over half the tray is covered by a gilded relief sculpted American Indian
(Native American) head, seen in profile. The modelling is outstanding with high cheekbones, a strong, curved nose and downward looking eyes. He wears fabulous jewelry, including hooped earrings and disks hung from his headdress. The huge feathered headdress shows off each feather and it's details.
Engraved signature H.B.
Excellent condition.
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NOUVEAU GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE PLAQUE GIRL
Art Nouveau gilt bronze sculpted plaque of a young girl in a hat. French, 1913. Signed and dated.
Attached to original old wooden stand. Stand measures 6X4inches and has bevelled sides.
Plaque is rectangular with canted corners. Measures 4 X 2 7/8inches.
Very finely modelled head of a young girl wearing a huge hat. Seen in 3/4-side view, to show off not only the hat, but the marvellous detail of her hair. Her clothes are wonderfully modelled too, with super fine detail to the lacy frills and soft layers of cloth. Great quality.
The artist's engraved signature is lower left - PP and the date is engraved on the side of the shoulder.
Condition is excellent. Wood has great old patina and gold on bronze is immaculate.
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1760
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DECO SCULPTURE NUDE W BRIDGE MARKERS
Art Deco brass sculpture of a nude stretching up and holding a ball from which the game of bridge playing card markers are hung. Probably English, circa 1920-30.
Height is 5 5/8inches.
A young lady standing on a podium on top of a square base stretches up. Balanced on her palms is a ball from which a bar extends. A set of bridge card markers - the suites, No Trumps etc written on them. They are made of an early plastic such as bakelite.
Condition is very good. The brass has some tiny surface scratches. There is absolutely no damage of any sort to the plastic markers.
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BRONZE STATUE OF CHEETAH PAPERWEIGHT
Paperweight in the form of a bronze statue of a running cheetah, fastest animal in the world. 5 5/8inches from end to end. Naturalistically modelled base. Has engraved signature POLLANA. Cheetah runs, one leg raised, tail flying. Expression of tremendous power on the face. Fabulous detail. Underneath, a bronze plaque has been inserted in the protective felt: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Bronze. The Franklin Mint. Excellent condition. No damage of any sort.
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ALABASTER STATUE CARVED BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL
Alabaster statue / bust of a young girl. Probably English/French, 19th century. Measures a little under 4inches high. Stone that looks like butter. A little girl, bobbed waved hair is depicted wearing a simple top with a scallop-edged collar. Craftsmanship of the highest order. There is a gilt bronze disk inserted underneath with raised letters RM, much in the Art Nouveau taste.
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19C GILT BRONZE CUT GLASS COMPOTE FIGUR NYMPH
Gilt bronze and cut glass figural centerpiece / tazza, late 19th century. European, probably French. 11 1/2inches high. diam of bowl is 10inches. Highest quality artistry: modeled as a kneeling sea nymphette, naked girl child figure, long wavy hair. A net, with the finest detail draped over one knee. Chubby fingers support a cut glass dish. Incredible, complex floral, leaf and scroll cast hexagonal base. Fabulous detail to all parts of this wonderful centerpiece - from the rounded fleshy body to the fine details of the base and net and the wonderfully sweet face. Cut glass of the highest quality. Rich, rich gilding. Condition is excellent: no damage of any sort. ( no scratches, wear, cracks or chips) .
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4 SCULPTED PLAQUES / MEDALLIONS 4 SEASONS
Wedgwood type stoneware / basalt / painted plaster as done by Wedgwood and other companies. 4 plaques, each depicting one of the 4 seasons. Magnificent allegorical carving in relief. Each measures 5 1/4inch in diameter. They are mounted in pairs on mustard velvet and framed. Wonderful detail and crisp quality to the moulding. Spring is a nubile maiden attended by putti and young boys. Wreaths and baskets of fruit lie in abandon. Summer is a pair of lovers, scythe in hand, amidst a field of corn, an older woman shears the sheathes. Each ear of corn is distinguishable and the features and folds of the clothes are fabulous. Autumn/Fall is a domestic scene: the mother with baby at her breast, man bringing home fruit and game that he has hunted and gathered. His dog at his side. Winter is depicted as an old couple warming themselves at a fire. Laundry hangs on a line and a cat hogs the best spot next to the warmth.
Later information: these plaques are original designs by Bertel Thorvaldsen. A 19th century Danish sculptor considered on par with Canova. So no surprise they are by Royal Copenhagen.
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