Beautiful bronze statuette with black patina depicting an allegory of the myth of the noble savage whose paternity is often attributed to Jean-Jacques Rousseau. French or Italian work from the 18th ce[...]
Beautiful terracotta bust representing a young woman, probably the Countess of Lamballe. In the style of the 18th century. Illegible stamp on the back. Very beautiful patina. 19th century period.
Large gilded bronze medallion representing an offering to love. Very good condition, cleaning the bronze will reveal a beautiful original gilding. This medallion, in my opinion never cleaned, has only[...]
A Terracotta Relief Plaque of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Made by Jean-Baptiste Nini (1717–1786)
Based on a drawing by Thomas Walpole (English, 1755–1840)
Inscribed B. FRANKLIN AMERICAIN/NI[...]
This sculpture of the Virgin and Child holding the globe is an old work from the end of the 18th century.
Very soothing, her head covered with a veil from which strands of hair escape, she gestures[...]
Imposing wooden sculpture representing a basketwork fruit basket, with falling grapes, bananas, pears and apples. Formerly polychrome, a split on one side, visible in the photos. probably 18th century[...]
High relief in polychrome and gilded cast iron, Prussian artistic foundry, late 18th century.
The high relief takes from the painting depicting "St. John the Evangelist" by Domenichino, preserved in [...]
Pair of splendid moretti torch holders finely carved and decorated in lacquer and gold and placed on high bases with original lion feet. The state of conservation is good, as they have a small restora[...]
Carved wooden element representing a bearded man shivering, mouth open and arms crossed in front of the bust, probable allegory of winter dating from the end of the 18th century. Dimensions: height 48[...]
Old patinated bronze sculpture. Very beautiful stocking depicting a faun playing with a putto. Work from the end of the 18th century in the style of Clodion's creations. 11.5cm x 9cm High quality carv[...]
Statue in carved and gilded wood presenting a Virgin and Child, made in the round, dating from the end of the 18th century.
Marie stands with her right knee slightly bent. She carries on her left arm[...]
Patinated terracotta representing a young girl with quiver and torch, garlands of flowers, seat, work in the style of the 18th century made in the 19th century in the style of Clodion, it rests on a r[...]
Large terracotta sculpture representing Saint Joseph, with a gentle face, finely sculpted beard and hair, beautiful drapery. These statues with honeycomb structures were fired in tile kilns, too small[...]
Large terracotta statue, the education of the Virgin by Saint Anne, beautiful drapery and expressive faces. These statues with honeycomb structures were fired in tile kilns, too small to place them in[...]
Very curious "male" altar angel (the majority of angels are made without gender = neutral), carved and painted wood. His eyesmade glasses, Italy 18th century. Condition of use.
Pair of sculptures with blackmoor torch holders on a rectangular base in light lacquer, Veneto, 18th century (resumption of lacquering),
144 cm
2023.163.4
“Antichità Giglio” gallery is available,[...]
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Virgin Mary from a processional pole, bronze, 18th century
Processional poles was used in catholic cult for processions and pilgrimages. A the top of [...]
Description: Statuary white marble sculpture depicting the allegory of summer.
The female figure appears bare-breasted and is partly dressed in a very light dress.
In her right hand she holds a [...]
Beautiful original terracotta from the 18th century representing a young naked boy riding a fish, beautiful subject in a very pretty patina, all sides, nice size and very decorative!! Beautiful object
Two rare busts forming a pendant, representing Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti de Mirabeau (1749-1791), in bronze with a nuanced brown patina, supported by a gilded bronze pedesta[...]
Charming bronze subject representing the head of a young boy resting on a column and base in turquin blue marble, on the column a bronze plaque engraved GENIE, the square-shaped base, bronze ornamenta[...]
THE GALLERYA OFFERS PRETTY POLYCHROME LACQUERED WOOD SCULPTURE DEPICTING A ROMAN CENTURION H 110CM X 50CM X 35 CM THE GALLERY LARGE EXHIBITION WITH 1000 SQM WAREHOUSE HIGH FINE ART ANTIQUES, PAINTINGS[...]
"Angel's Head" sculpture in polychrome terracotta Italian work dating from the 18th Century Beautiful golden reflections on the hair.... Total height with the base: 37 cm It is fixed on an iron axis a[...]
Rare neoclassical sculpture in white marble representing Harpocrates, Rome, second half of the 18th century.
Harpocrates is a child god in Greek mythology, an adaptation of the Egyptian child divin[...]
Very beautiful little satuette of Christ the Sacred Heart, In polychrome wood, Used condition, wear of the polychrome, missing the right arm, French work from the end of the 18th century/Early 19th ce[...]
Pair of bronze sculptures on beautiful breccia marble bases from the end of the 18th century. This work presents a couple of actors in action. The difference in social class between the gentleman and [...]
This image is based on the original of the Hellenistic Pergamene School of the 2nd century BC, and one of the most beloved and well-known sculptures of antiquity, depicting Ariadne, the daughter of Ki[...]
Exceptional and rare coral representing the god Zeus in the storm, dating from the end of the 18th century, work of Italian origin. The coral that we present is the subject of remarkable sculptural wo[...]
Probably a piece destroyed during the French revolution, the fleurs-de-lis being a symbol of royalty systematically targeted by demonstrators. According to the family who owned it, it came from a cast[...]
Beautiful statuette of the goddess Minerva, in Roman mythology she is the goddess of wisdom and intelligence, she is the patroness of artisans also celebrated by doctors and teachers, and warriors. So[...]
Splendid votive statue depicting the Madonna, wearing elegant silk dresses and a silver crown, and placed on a wooden base painted in imitation of marble. The Madonna has rich hair and is dressed in a[...]
"Allegories in the antique style", bronze, late 18th century around 1780. We present this pair of bronze sculptures representing two allegories in the antique style dating from the reign of Louis XVI,[...]
Large painted plaster sculpture depicting a shepherd, on the back it bears the initials M.B. WITH DATE 1791-
Beautifully made, Tuscan production LUCCA-
Various shortcomings very experienced but inta[...]
Wooden sculptures depicting a pair of full-length Roman soldiers
Rome, 18th century
Carved and gilded wood (walnut?)
Dimensions: Maximum height (at lance) 62 cm./ Maximum width: 28 cm.
All the[...]
Pair of Busts: Voltaire and Rousseau, French 18th Century circa 1770
Bronze, marble, gilt-bronze, height: 20 and 19.5 cm
Probably made in Paris around 1770.
They represent the two great write[...]
A Bronze Bust of King Louis XVI, late 18th or early 19th century
Bronze, height 21.5 cm (including base), width 12.5 cm
Good dark patination
Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands
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A patinated and gilded bronze sculpture representing Cupid, a winged character, his bow in his left hand, his quiver attached to the side to a shoulder strap, picking up his arrow on one knee on the g[...]
Polychrome wax profile representing the profile of Queen Marie Antoinette, the wax is presented on a slate plaque, a date of 1771 and a name engraved in the wax CH..R..RUA Object of curiosity, in its [...]
Beautiful pair of sculptures in wood and painted terracotta, typical of a church nativity scene. The two figures represent a peasant woman helping a beggar, both dressed in typical clothes of the time[...]
This magnificent Wise King made of wood and polychrome papier-mâché is a sculpture of great beauty. Its golden base adds a touch of elegance and the silver crown detail makes it truly regal. The atten[...]
Rare pair of busts representing Mr. Vauban, engineer and marshal of France under Louis XIV and mister Fontaine
Bronze patined and marble
End of XVIII century
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Antique Venetian Blackmoor sculpture
Venice, early 18th century
Carved, lacquered and gilded wood
Height 155 cm.
Good overall condition, old repainting
Original wooden sculpture depicting a[...]
Statuette of a passing bull after a model by John of Bologna di Giambologna* (1529-1608) Bronze on an oval stepped base in black marble and sienna marble. The animal is shown in profile, its head turn[...]
Pair of large terracotta busts depicting Apollo, crowned with laurel, and Diana, with a forehead surrounded by a crescent moon, from the Louis XVI period.
These busts are presented on columns with [...]
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