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PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

An elegant pair of life-size figures executed in polychrome painted wood, representing a striking example of French decorative salon sculpture of the 19th century. The sculptures depict two Moors dressed in richly interpreted Oriental attire, with carefully rendered details of fabrics, headdresses and accessories.The figures are conceived in dynamic poses: one holds a tall staff topped with a spherical finial, while the other raises a chain with a pendant, lending the composition a ceremonial and stately character. The contrast between the dark polished surface and the vibrant polychromy of the garments enhances the decorative effect and emphasizes the theatrical quality of the imagery. Gilded accents on the footwear, belts and draperies create an impression of opulence consistent with the taste of the Historicism period.Such sculptures served as impressive interior accents in grand salons and entrance halls of mansions. In addition to their representational function, these figures were often used as incense burners or holders for accessories, acting as a decorative substitute for servants within the interior setting. The bases are formed as multi-faceted pedestals imitating marble, enriched with gilded moulded bands.Dimensions: Height approx. 150 cm; width approx. 100 cm each.Condition: Good. Polychromy and gilding with natural age-related wear. Minor traces of time on the bases. Structurally stable, without visible losses.Provenance: Private collection.

Sculpture Romantic couple

Sculpture Romantic couple

French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.

French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Chryselephantine figurine. Bronze and ivory. Salammbô, circa 1920

Chryselephantine figurine. Bronze and ivory. Salammbô, circa 1920

Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)

Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)

Wooden figure Below the willow

Wooden figure Below the willow

SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY

SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A monumental author’s bronze sculpture executed by Paul Chevré, an eminent French-Canadian master of the academic school at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The composition depicts a nude youth in a moment of intense movement, striving to separate two fighting cocks engaged in a furious struggle.The figure of the boy is conceived in an antiquizing manner. The modelling of the torso reveals precise anatomical structure and a refined treatment of surface. The contrapposto enhances the sensation of a fleeting gesture captured in bronze. The diagonal formed by the outstretched wings and extended necks of the cocks cuts across the line of the body and the drapery around the hips, creating a powerful dramatic rhythm within the composition.The contrast between the smooth surface of the youthful body and the textured rendering of the feathers produces an expressive interplay of light across the noble dark patina. The base is treated in a naturalistic manner and reinforces the dynamic tension of the sculptural group. The work demonstrates the maturity of the artist’s language and corresponds to the aesthetic ideals of the Belle Époque.Marks: Signed “Paul Chevré” on the base; foundry mark.Dimensions: Height 75 centimetres; width 52 centimetres.Condition: Good. Even dark patina. Minor surface wear consistent with age.Provenance: Private European collection.

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century

Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century

Horse head on a pedestal.

Horse head on a pedestal.

Bust of a Boy in a Tunic. Konstantin Ignatievich Ronchevsky

Bust of a Boy in a Tunic. Konstantin Ignatievich Ronchevsky

Bronze bust of a girl. Italy. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Bronze bust of a girl. Italy. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Bronze bust of a girl. A lively, expressive portrait of a child, Italian impressionism, the heyday of the style. The master succeeded in creating a bold, asymmetrical composition. The picturesque sculpting of an unusual face and the plastic contrast between tangled fabrics and polished bronze skin. The artist guesses the character, the future of a difficult life, but with all his heart he loves and honors the moment of warm childhood. The lives of those who follow us. Italy. Turn of the 19th-20th centuries. H - 18 cm.

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

Miniature stone cutting "Hockey players"

Miniature stone cutting "Hockey players"

Franz Bergman. Decorative dish for small items made of marble, with a bronze figure of an elephant.

Franz Bergman. Decorative dish for small items made of marble, with a bronze figure of an elephant.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Circus Dog

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Japanese traditional Naginata spear, Shinshinto period, 1781-1876.

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Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

Six-candle chandelier in Rococo style. Europe. First half of 20th century

Six-candle chandelier in Rococo style. Europe. First half of 20th century