Sculpture

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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.

Carved ivory figurine of a boy with a bird 1800s.

Carved ivory figurine of a boy with a bird 1800s.

Franz IFFLAND oversized sculpture blacksmith

Franz IFFLAND oversized sculpture blacksmith

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Circus Dog

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.

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

Stone composition Lovers. 20th century.

Stone composition Lovers. 20th 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

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.

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

Miniature stone cutting Hockey players

Miniature stone cutting Hockey players

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

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

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

Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.

Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.

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

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 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 of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries

Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries

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.

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.

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Wooden figure Below the willow

Wooden figure Below the willow

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.

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