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Click here to subscribeDavid Meredith (British, b.1973- present), brown patinated bronze sculpture of a seated hare, signed to the cast, 57cm high.Condition Report: Good overall condition, patina is mostly good with some thinning to back around signature, flecks and splashes of paint to base, in ear lobe and very small areas of bronze. No edition numbers.
Jacques Marin (1877-1950): 'Genie du progrès', brown patinated bronze on a marble base, foundry mark 'H. Luppens & Cie'H 96,5 cm Provenance: - Ex collection Victor Crespel, Brussels.He received this sculpture as a token of recognition for his twenty-year vice-presidency of the Brussels Commercial Court (1890-1910).
Jean Baptiste dit Auguste Clésinger (1814-1883): 'Cornélie et ses deux fils' (Gracchi brothers), brown patinated bronze, Rome, dated 1860H 40 - L 45 - D 22 cm The sculpture with the foundry mark 'F. Barbedienne fondeur' and stamped 'Reduction mecanique A. Collas brevete'. Ref.:- P. Kjellberg, Les bronzes du XIXe siecle, Paris, 1989, pp. 215-219.
A pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks with Sevres style plaques mounted into lamps and a Royal Dux biscuit vide poche, 19th/20th C.H 52,5 cm (the candlesticks) H 23,5 cm (The Royal Dux sculpture) With the pink 'Royal Dux Bohemia' seal, inscribed with the letter 'E', referring to Eduard Eichler, founder of the company. The inscribed number '1631'.
Deborah Brown (1927-2023) Dog's Head (1994) Bronze, 25cm high x 37cm wide x 17.5cm deep Artist's ProofLiterature: Literature: Hilary Pyle (ed.), Deborah Brown: From Painting to Sculpture, Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2005, catalogue number 375, ill. p. 73Exhibited: possibly Toronto, The Mitchell Gallery, 'Deborah Brown Sculpture', Sept. - Oct 1995; Hillsborough, Co Down, The Shambles Art Gallery, 'Recent Sculpture by Deborah Brown, Nov. 1996
After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). Set of two polished bronze figural sculptures titled "L'Homme et la Femme" depicting a male and female figure cast after a 1965 terracotta mold by the artist. Both with etched signature along the front of the base; editioned 169/175 along the right side of the base.Lot Essay:Pablo Picasso stands as one of the most renowned and prolific artists of the 20th century, whose innovative and groundbreaking work revolutionized the course of Western art. Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from a young age and received formal training at various art academies. His early works, influenced by Symbolism and the Blue and Rose Periods, showcased his versatility and mastery of traditional techniques.Picasso's career underwent a seismic shift with the advent of Cubism, a movement he co-founded alongside Georges Braque. Cubism shattered conventional notions of perspective and representation, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously and breaking objects down into geometric forms. Picasso's seminal work "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907) marked a turning point in art history, foreshadowing the radical innovations that would follow.Throughout his prolific career, he continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with diverse styles and mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, and collage. His involvement with Surrealism and his exploration of African and Iberian art further enriched his artistic vocabulary.Picasso's influence transcended the confines of the art world, shaping the cultural landscape of the 20th century and beyond. His legacy as a visionary artist, innovator, and provocateur continues to resonate, inspiring generations of artists and sparking dialogue about the nature of creativity and artistic expression. Through his relentless pursuit of innovation and his fearless embrace of experimentation, he left an indelible mark on art history, cementing his status as a titan of modernism and one of the most enduring figures in the pantheon of great artists.Each, height: 11 3/4 in x width: 6 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.Condition: There are no dents, losses, or repairs. Light wear along the underside. Some dust throughout.
AFTER JACOB CORNELISZ COBAERT (1500-1615), A SET OF FOUR BRONZES 'THE FOUR EVANGELISTS' ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY Each depicted with attributes Saint John The Evangelist: 23cm, Saint Mark: 23.6cm, Saint Matthew: 23.5cm, Saint Luke: 23cm Literature: J. Montagu, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Metal Sculpture of the Roman Baroque, New Haven and London, 1996, pp. 36-46, figs. 56-61 These statuettes were cast after the four Evangelists in the gilt bronze tempietto tabernacle in the church of S. Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. The tabernacle was previously attributed to Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), but reattributed to Jacob Cornelisz Cobaert by Jennifer Montagu (Montagu op. cit., 1996). A contemporary of Gianlorenzo Bernini, Cobaert was a renowned Flemish-born sculptor, who trained with Guglielmo della Porta (1515-1577) and worked in Rome. Condition Report: We do not have a copy of the Montagu book to hand and cannot send photographs from it With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Overall the bronzes are in good condition for their age and likely handling, with minor surface dirt and wear consistent with age. There are a few areas of minor wear to the patina, including rubbing to the highpoints of anatomy and dress, base edges . There are some minor flaws to the bronzes and a few plugs, including to the integral bases of some of the figures, consistent with the casting technique. Minor dryness to the crevices. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
FREDERICK WILLIAM POMEROY (1856-1924), A BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSUS EARLY 20TH CENTURY Set on swept stone base, titled in Greek ΔIÓNYΣOΣ, signed and dated 19 to rear of base, green weathered patina 89.5cm high including the base An earlier cast of comparable scale to this figure is held in The Tate collection, presented by Henry J. Pfungst 1898 (REFERENCE N01762). The gallery label for the Tate example states that Pomeroy "was a prominent figure in the major revival of sculpture that took place in England from the 1870s onwards. The New Sculpture, as it was called, was particularly notable for a renewed interest in the techniques of bronze casting, coinciding with a rise in popular taste for Italian Renaissance bronzes. Pomeroy is reported to have 'made his mark' with this sculpture when he showed it as a plaster cast at the Royal Academy in 1890". A similar but smaller figure dated 1903 and measuring 46cm high was sold in these rooms, 28th November 2023, lot 106 (£1,800 hammer). Condition Report: With weathering from a lifetime of garden exposure- slightly dirty- base with some scuffs and scratches From a deceased private estate Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A KINGWOOD, SATINWOOD, PARQUETRY DECORATED AND ORMOLU MOUNTED WRITING DESK EN ROGNON BY MILLET, LATE 19TH CENTURY Signed MILLET A PARIS 140cm high, 116cm wide, 70cm deep Provenance: Bonhams London, Fine European Furniture, Sculpture and Works of Art (20017), 5th July 2012, Lot 193 (£49,250 incl. BP) Property of a Gentleman, London Literature: Camille Mestdagh, L'ameublement d'art français (1850-1900), avec la collaboration de Pierre Lecoules, Les éditions de l'amateur, 2010 A very similar version of this bureau, by Millet, is illustrated in C. Mestdagh, p.212. The same sold Christie's New York, 24 October 2006, Lot 474, for $66,000. The present lot is an even more creative example than the version mentioned above as each candelabra is surmounted by a cherub and the legs to the front are headed by figural busts. The bronze mounts such as the side cherubs and the Mars infant surmounting the clock are reminiscent of the work by Leon Message and they could have been cast after his designs. Indeed, evidences have been found that he has not exclusively worked for Francois Linke but also for Krieger, Zwiener, Roux et Brunet and then possibly Millet. In that respect, this piece can be considered as one of the most interesting in maison Millet's production. As mentioned by Mestdagh, Theodore Millet exhibited a very similar bureau en rognon at the 1905 Paris Salon des industries du Mobilier.
ISIDORE-JULES BONHEUR (1827-1901), AN EQUESTRIAN BRONZE 'CHEVAL DEBOUT' CAST BY COMPTOIR FRANÇAIS D'ART, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY Standing stallion, signed to cast I Bonheur, foundry mark for Comptoir Français d'Art, underside marked M to cast 35cm high, the base 32cm wide The *Comptoir Français d'Art* was a French art foundry that specialized in high-quality bronze casting during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating in a period of artistic flourishing, the foundry contributed significantly to the production of bronze sculptures, particularly in the Animaliers, Art Nouveau and Art Deco genres. It collaborated with various artists, sculptors, and designers, providing them with the technical expertise needed to bring their visions to life. Although it did not achieve the same level of fame as larger foundries like Barbedienne or Susse Frères, *Comptoir Français d'Art* played an important role in French sculptural production. Today, bronzes bearing the foundry's mark remain valuable to collectors and historians interested in the development of French decorative arts and sculpture. In an advert from the late 1920s titled "LES PLUS BEAUX ANIMAUX" the foundry noted "Exclusivite des oeuvres de H Peyrol I Bonheur" and illustrated this model after Bonheur, retitled as "Gladiateur"- perhaps the original name of the stallion the Bonheur had captured in bronze. Condition Report: Slightly paler patination to extremities from handling. Small scratch front left flank and front left leg. Older thin mark rear left haunch. Slightly matte texture which seems to rise to a shine from gentle polishing. Underside of base possibly re-patinated. Please see all additional images Condition Report Disclaimer
Joe Descomps, an Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a dancer, circa 1930, the female nude draped in a green patinated sash around her waist, gilt patina, on a stepped onyx base with signature (the base currently in sections), overall height 48cm.Condition report:The bronze element is in very good condition, nice original patina with just slight surface wear and rubbing through being handled. One or two small blemishes in tone to the gilt. The sections of the base have all remained fairly free of any significant chips, just some to the corners, but they obviously need re-setting. The figure is currently standing off-straight - the bolt and thread need tightening once the bas sections have been attended to. Foundry button inset to the underside of the base section.
Military Interest Bronze figure of a stallion after a similar sculpture by Mêne, 24cm high, fixed to a stand in the form of a document box, engraved to the obverse, 'Presented to Lieutenant General Sir Norman Arthur KCB, DL by his Regiment, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards on Relinquishing the Colonelcy MCMXCII'.
Bernard Meadows, British 1915-2005 - Relief: Watchers, 1966; bronze, from an edition of 6, H52.5 x W41.5 x D8.5 cm (including board) (ARR)Note: titled, dated and numbered to the label on the reverse 'Relief: Watchers Opus 78, 1966 1/6'Provenance:with Gimpel Fils, London, GF1504 (according to the label on the reverse) Literature: Alan Bowness, 'Bernard Meadows: Sculpture and Drawings', The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1995, BM99 p.144, (plaster version illus. p.144) Note:a sculpture by the same name from 1979 is in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. As an assistant to Henry Moore in the 1940s, Meadows turned to animal and biomorphic forms in his sculpture to avoid being compared to his teacher, and other reliefs evoke his popular subjects of birds and crabs. Meadows was included in the seminal British pavilion exhibition at the Venice Biennale in 1952, alongside Geoffrey Clarke, Lynn Chadwick and Kenneth Armitage.
Leonard Baskin, American 1922–2000 - Monument to Labor, 1971; bronze on wooden stand, signed 'L. Baskin', stamped with foundry mark 'Bedi-Makky FDRY N.Y.' and stamped again '© Kennedy Galleries Inc. N.Y. 6', H35 x W14.8 x D17.5 cm including baseProvenance: Kennedy Galleries Inc. New York; Bonhams, New York, Property from the Estate of Laura Speiser, New York and Property from a Coconut Grove Private Collection, 16th September 2010, lot 2036; Pyms Gallery, London Note: Baskin's works is highly indicative of the Post-War period, sharing an intensity of vision with figures such as Elisabeth Frink, Germaine Richier and Alberto Giacometti. Like Frink, Baskin focused almost entirely on the male figure, seeking a visual language that spoke to an everyday experience of life and death, demonstrated most fully in his ‘Dead Man’ series, first started in the 1950s. Baskin retained a defiantly figurative language throughout his sculpture and works on paper, continuing the legacy of Käthe Kollwitz in his choice to work across mediums in an attempt to engage with an audience outside of the artistic elite. Works by the artist are in major museum across the USA, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA, New York and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In the UK works are held by the British Museum, the V&A and the Tate.
A table clock "Venus", black marble, bronze and brass, according to the original sculpture by Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720) located in the garden of the Palace of Versailles, black dial with gold Roman numerals, 8-day autonomy, striking hour and half-hour, pendulum and key, French, 19th C. (3rd quarter), minor faults, mechanism marked S. MARTI ET Cie. MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE, Dim. - 64,5 x 47 x 25 cm
A Grand Tour bronze, after the antique, of Spinario The 19th century bronze after the Roman copy of the sculpture now in the Capitoline Museum, The Palazzo Dei Conservatori in Rome.19cm highQty: 1In generally good condition, with minor marks, dents and scratches but with repair where his right arm attaches just below the shoulder and in need of some further restoration.
This bronze sculpture, titled "Boy with Fishing Pole" by Moreau, stands 22.25" tall and depicts a young boy preparing to cast his fishing line, capturing a charming and serene moment. The detailed craftsmanship highlights the lifelike posture and intricate details, consistent with the renowned Moreau family's artistic legacy. The piece features two plaques: one reading "Boy with Fishing Pole by Moreau" and another in French, which may indicate additional information about the artwork. A button-like badge on the back may serve as a foundry mark or edition identifier. The Moreau family, including Hippolyte François Moreau (1832-1927) and Auguste Moreau (1834-1917), is celebrated for their realistic and delicate depictions of everyday life. This sculpture, with its rich patina and fine artistry, is a valuable addition to any fine art collection.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
""Le singe" Sculpture animaliere contemporaine en bronze a patine brune sur socle en marbre. - "Le singe" Sculpture animaliere contemporaine en bronze a patine brune sur socle en marbre. Ref Goldfield: GFAD1247 - Poids: 27750GR - Mesures: H 450MM X L 380MM SUR SOCLE // H 240MM X L 380MM - Condition : Usure normale - Weight: 27.75 kg - Sizes: H 450MM X L 380MM SUR SOCLE // H 240MM X L 380MM"
""Le gorille" Sculpture animaliere contemporaine en bronze a patine brune. - "Le gorille" Sculpture animaliere contemporaine en bronze a patine brune. - Ref Goldfield: GFAD1245 - Poids: 20500GR - Mesures: H 450MM X L 560MM - Condition : Usure normale - Weight: 20.50 kg - Sizes: H 450MM X L 560MM"
This finely detailed bronze statue of Joan of Arc showcases the timeless artistry of the lost wax casting process, known for its precision and ability to capture intricate details. Joan of Arc, a revered French heroine and saint, is depicted in a prayerful pose, clad in full armor with her helmet and sword resting at her feet. She is portrayed as a symbol of strength and faith, commemorating her leadership during the Hundred Years' War, where she led French forces to key victories before her capture and martyrdom. The statue is mounted on a polished stone base, adding elegance and stability to this remarkable piece. Measuring 22.5"H, this sculpture is an inspiring addition to any collection of fine art or historical memorabilia.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
A striking pair of bronze sculptures depicting Samurai warriors in dynamic combat stances. Each figure is finely detailed, with textured armor featuring floral motifs and painted accents in red and gold. The largest sculpture stands at 15 inches tall. The dramatic poses convey strength and motion, with one warrior wielding a staff and the other in a dual sword stance. These bronze figures honor the tradition and artistry of Japanese samurai culture, making them a compelling addition to any collection of Asian-inspired art.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 15"HCondition: Age related wear.
CHRISTOPHER MARVELL (b.1964) (ARR) 'Running Dog', bronze sculpture on wooden plinth base. Number 1 from an edition of 5. Purchased Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh. Base 75cm x 14cm, total height 37cmThere are some blemishes on the wooden plinth which could do with a polish but otherwise, no obvious signs of damage or restoration, it went from the gallery to the vendors home, on display for a few years and then here.