19th century

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

The pair of sculptural compositions known as “The Marly Horses”, also referred to as “The Horse Tamers”, represents a highly accomplished bronze interpretation of one of the most celebrated works of French court sculpture of the 18th century. The compositions derive from the original marble group created by Guillaume Coustou the Elder for the terrace of the royal château of Marly-le-Roi during the reign of Louis XV.The sculptures depict nude youths exerting great effort to restrain rearing horses. The dramatic tension of the scene is conveyed through the powerful contrast between the untamed energy of the animals and the academically precise treatment of human anatomy. The figures are conceived in complex spatial movement, creating a strong sense of continuous action and internal dynamism characteristic of the finest examples of French monumental sculpture.The bronzes are cast with exceptional attention to detail. The musculature of the human figures, the animated manes and strained necks of the horses, as well as the expressive gestures and corporeal plasticity, are all rendered with remarkable clarity. The surfaces retain a deep, even patina of a warm tone, enhancing the sculptural relief and the play of light and shadow. Each figure is mounted on a shaped marble base of harmonious coloration, lending the ensemble a distinctly ceremonial and interior-oriented presence.Material: Bronze; marble.Dimensions: Height – 66 cm; Width – 53 cm; Depth – 48 cm (each sculpture).Condition: Good.Provenance: Photo archive of a private collection. Formerly part of a private collection displayed in the Liechtenstein palaces, Stadtpalais Vienna and Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 1945.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

Engraving

Silver card holder

Silver card holder

Engraving "Still life with book"

Engraving "Still life with book"

Engraving "Bulls"

Engraving "Bulls"

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

Picture frame. 19th century.

Picture frame. 19th century.

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A large ceremonial porcelain vase of amphora form, produced at the renowned Manufacture nationale de Sèvres. The shape is inspired by Renaissance prototypes, with carefully balanced proportions, a high neck, and a stable circular foot. The body is covered with a rich turquoise-blue glaze serving as a ground for refined polychrome painting and lavish gilt ornamentation, characteristic of the highest artistic production of Sèvres in the 19th century.The front is adorned with a large oval medallion depicting the mythological scene The Birth of Venus. The goddess is shown at the moment of her triumphant emergence from the sea in a shell, with a flowing red drapery, surrounded by putti and music-making nymphs. The movement of the waves, the play of wind, and the dynamic arrangement of figures emphasize the allegorical nature of the scene, symbolizing the triumphant power of love, harmony of nature, and ideal beauty. The composition draws upon Renaissance and academic traditions widely embraced by French art of the period.The reverse features a richly painted still life with an opulent bouquet of flowers, pears, and plums. This imagery, traditionally associated with abundance and fertility, forms a meaningful dialogue with the mythological subject on the front. The painting is framed by a gilt cartouche with a pearl border. The body is further enriched with elaborate gilt vegetal and classical ornamentation executed with exceptional precision.Marks:Hand-painted underglaze cobalt mark of the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, featuring a working monogram and the letter “P”. Such letter marks formed part of the internal attribution system used by the artistic workshops and painting ateliers of the manufactory in the second half of the 19th century and are characteristic of ceremonial vases with painted medallions.Dimensions: Height: 42 cm; Width: 25 cm; Depth: 25 cm.Condition: Good. Even glaze, no cracks or chips. Minor signs of age and light wear to the gilding on raised areas. The painted decoration is well preserved, with no evidence of restoration.Provenance: Private European collection.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

Necessaire. France 19th century.

Necessaire. France 19th century.

Painting Neopolitan.

Painting Neopolitan.

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century

Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain sheet Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is made in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene where a young lady, surrounded by two men, is discovered by her mother at the most inopportune hour. Stamp: scepter sign with the inscription KPM, with a black inscription on the back From the collection of erotic art of His Majesty King William II., A. d. KGL. Porcelain manufactory ..., Berlin, circa 1830 ... Unframed size : height 17.5 cm, width 13 cm Origin: from a private collection in the south of Germany.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

A pair of candelabra. Belle Epoque

A pair of candelabra. Belle Epoque

Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

Girl with a lute. 19th century.

Girl with a lute. 19th century.

Silver case with lighters

Silver case with lighters

Muse

Sculpture Romantic couple

Sculpture Romantic couple

Girl with a lyre. DRESDEN

Girl with a lyre. DRESDEN

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