Organic bronze sculpture
Klaus Ihlenfeld
9 1/2" long x 4 1/2" wide x 9" tall
c.1960s
Excellent condition
Klaus was Harry Bertoia's best friend and first hand man in his studio
Jean-Baptiste Germain (French 1841-1910)
Primavera
Bronze, signed.
Height: 33”
Known as a sculptor of classical and allegorical figures, Germain was a student of Dumont and Gumery. He worked with his brother Gustave in producing classical and historical statues and groups. Germain exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1866 to 1879 and later at the Salon des Artistes Français where he became an Associate in 1889...
Beautiful gilded bronze sculpture by master artist Charles Paillet, “two German Shepherds”.
The work is signed “Ch. Paillet Médaille d’or” on the base.
Charles Paillet (1871-1937) studied sculpture with Georges Gardet. From 1897 to 1921 he regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris. His bronzes, mainly animals, are made by the foundries of the Thiébaut brothers and the famous Barbedienne foundry...
Le Renommee (Fame and Glory)
A Winged Athena Nike Bronze
By Paul Jean Gasq, (1860-1944)
Height: 35.5 (the gilt garland wreath is a later addition)
Paul Gasq was born in Dijon, where he initially attended the École des Beaux-Arts. Later he studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He won the first Prize of Rome in 1890 and held a scholarship at the Villa Medici from 1891 to 1894. He was a member of the Academy of Fine Arts and remained the...
Auguste Marie Barreau (French, d.1922)
Young Woman in Grecian Dress
A gilt and patinated bronze statue, signed on the base and inscribed “Médaille d’Or à l’Exposition des Beaux Arts 1865” and “Acheté par l’État”.
Height: 24.5”
Born in France, Auguste Marie Barreau, was a sculptor active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries...
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, "Earth and Sky," by Misha Frid, AP #9 (Artist's Proof) of 25. Signature and foundry mark on base.
Born in 1938 in Moscow, at the age of six, Misha began his artistic studies at a prestigious art school for gifted young artists. He graduated with honors from Moscow State Art College and The University of Fine Arts...
Original bronze sculpture by David McFall, famed Scottish sculptor (1919-1988) created in 1973. Numbered 3/8 (although we believe only 3 or 4 were cast), signed "McFall", and with the foundry mark of "Fiorini & Carney Founders London". In excellent original condition. Original green patina--although much more muted in person than in the photos. Roughly 11 1/2" (width) by 7 1/4" (depth) by 9" (height). Please ask for additional photos if needed. From an Atlanta estate.
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, "The Harp Player," from Misha Frid's "Music Series." # 126 of 195. Signature and foundry mark on base.
Born in 1938 in Moscow, at the age of six, Misha began his artistic studies at a prestigious art school for gifted young artists. He graduated with honors from Moscow State Art College and The University of Fine Arts...
From our Fine Arts and Americana Collection, "The Cello Player," from Misha Frid's "Music Series." # 4 of 195. Signature and foundry mark on base.
Born in 1938 in Moscow, at the age of six, Misha began his artistic studies at a prestigious art school for gifted young artists. He graduated with honors from Moscow State Art College and The University of Fine Arts...
Spartacus was Foyatier's most highly regarded model and led to much of the success he enjoyed throughout his career. Originally conceived whilst he was still training at the French Academy in Rome, the plaster version was exhibited at the Salon of 1827. Here it won such acclaim that the state commissioned a marble version for the Tuileries Garden, which is now in the Louvre...
Frédéric Focht (1879-1937) French Sculptor Import “Lovers” Bronze The artist known for his intimate work. This piece details two lovers embraced. Signed and dated. Measuring 23”wide, 22” tall, 7”deep. Mounted on a marble base
The Paris born sculptor was know. For his remarkable talent was recognized early in his career, exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français and winning the coveted Medal of Honour in 1900 at the tender age of 21...
LEDA ANDTHE SWAN , bronze, by Edward Fenno Hoffman 1916-1991...measuring 18” high,12” Wide, 5” deep.....signed Ned Hoffman 1953 on back, the artist nom de plume
Austrian cold painted bronze figures, attributed to Franz Bergman or Anton Chotka . A pair of rare Chinese Mandarin Court figures one man one woman the woman serving tea from a well done pot and cup she has had her hair bun reattached at its base not noticable, the man lost his attachments and a finger other wise in great condition. well cast and painted with lots of gold and very elaborate bases with greek key and shield design...
Bronze Sculpture of Aurora The Goddess of the Dawn by Artist Gustav Michel, 1854-1924.
Gustave Frédéric Michel (1851–1924) was a French sculptor, and medallist, according to Marina Warner "one of the most famous sculptors of the first decades of this (twentieth) century in France," although virtually unknown today. He also taught sculpture; among his pupils was the American Edith Howland...
A large bronze of Mercury measuring 27” in height and signed by the French Artist Marius Montagne 1828-1879 and dated on the work 1867. The artist was educated in France and work briefly for August Rodin.
c1910s French Mixed Metal Cubist Nude female- Cello. A fabulous bronze nude female cubist statue with lines of a darker almost copper trim throughout...
Son of Antonio Ximenes and Giulia Tolentino, a Sicilian noble woman, Ettore Ximenes initially embarked on literary studies but then took up sculpture and attended the courses at the Palermo Academy of Fine Arts. After 1872, he continued training at the Naples Academy under Domenico Morelli[2] and Stanislao Lista. He also established a close relationship with Vincenzo Gemito.
Ximenes was involved in many of the major official monumental projects in Italy from the 1880s on and devoted his energie...
It is quite appropriate that a French sculptor created this bronze of Cinderella, for after all it was a French author who gave us the modern version of the beloved fairy tale of the young woman who went from riches to rags to riches with the help of a fairy godmother.
She is seated somewhat forlornly holding a spindle of yarn, but it is the two objects behind her feet which give away the story. On her right is a billow which one associates with the fireplace and cinders, and a sing...
