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Lot 131

CONTEMPORARY BRONZE DIVER SCULPTURE. on a round marble base, 31cm H x 19cm W.

Lot 119

CONTEMPORARY BRONZE NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHER SCULPTURE. On black marble base, 86cm H x 17cm W x 57cm D.

Lot 123

CONTEMPORARY BRONZE BOXING HARES SCULPTURE. On black marble base, 24cm H x 14cm W x 7cm D.

Lot 121

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT SCULPTURE OF TWO FIGURES. On black marble base, 34cm H x 29cm W x 14cm D.

Lot 127

CONTEMPORARY BRONZE DIVER SCULPTURE. on a marble base, 15cm H x 14cm W.

Lot 120

CONTEMPORARY BRONZE PIXELATED EFFECT FACE SCULPTURE. On black marble base, 31cm H.

Lot 645

A bronze sculpture of three racing horses mounted on a marble base signed 'B Foley'. 40 cm long.

Lot 108

A Signed Chiparus Art Deco bronze Lady Sculpture with raised hand figure Sat up on a Marble Plinth. 33cm tall

Lot 118

Bronze sculpture of a skeleton "Thinker" Signed Milo. Raised on a marble base. 14.5cm high.

Lot 152

ANCIENT GREEK ARCHAIC MARBLE HEAD OF A KOUROS GREEK ISLANDS OR SICILY, C. 6TH CENTURY B.C. carved marble, with stylised features typical of the period, including a long oval face, high cheekbones, almond eyes, curving brows, and an enigmatic smile, the hair is finely carved, with undulating waves along the forehead, falling in plaits behind the ears and along the neck, fleshy lips formed into an enigmatic smile enhancing the expressive quality, raised on a bespoke mount 25.7cm tall Lamonaca Family Collection, France, formed 1950s, thence by descentSubsequently in a private collection, Paris, France This head was likely part of a life-size statue depicting a nude young man, referred to as a kouros, derived from the Greek word for boy. Its stylistic features suggest it was produced by a provincial workshop. The head displays the emblematic "Archaic Smile," a defining feature of Greek sculpture from the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC. This subtle, enigmatic expression was employed to animate figures and convey an idealised sense of vitality and well-being, symbolising internal harmony rather than reflecting individual emotion. The widespread use of this motif can be seen across a wide array of scenes, even in depictions of mortally wounded warriors, highlighting its symbolic role. While its exact meaning is still debated, the smile likely reflects the Greek ideal of arete (excellence) and may also suggest a philosophical expression of life and the afterlife.

Lot 140

* ALEXANDER GOUDIE RP RGI (SCOTTISH 1933 - 2004), THE LOVERS bronze sculpture on marble base, signed42cm high (including base), 31cm wideNote: Alexander Goudie was born in 1933 at Paisley and, as a child, showed prodigious talent for drawing. He studied at Glasgow School of Art when William Armour was head of drawing and painting and David Donaldson was the ubiquitous influence. Goudie, as a student at Glasgow, demonstrated his extraordinary ability. He received the Somerville Shanks Prize for Composition and, later, his draughtsmanship and sense of colour was recognized with the award of the Newbery Medal. As a young artist he grew up admiring three great masters, Sir John Lavery, George Henry and James Guthrie; all artists who had bridged the gap between Glasgow and Paris. It was these artists’ glorious virtuoso control of oil paint that appealed to Goudie, as well as their genre and realist subject-matter. Alexander Goudie was elected a member of the Glasgow Art Club in 1956 and a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1970. He painted a portrait of the Queen for the Caledonian Club, London (1992/93), and exhibited widely, showing at Harari and Johns, in London, the Fine Art Society, Glasgow, and the Musee de la Faience, in Quimper. Sir Timothy Clifford, former Director of the National Galleries of Scotland, wrote: ''At his best, Goudie could draw better than any of his rivals in Scotland. There was magic and vision in his art and, I expect, history will be kind to him.'' Collections: 79 of Goudie's paintings are held in UK public collections including at Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Hunterian, Rozelle House Galleries, Paisley Museum & Art Galleries and The Fleming Collection (London). Numerous prestigious corporate collections in the UK and France and in private collections around the world.

Lot 55

Elegant abstract sculpture from the Marquis Collection, finely crafted from polished marble with an expressive dual-face design. The piece features a striking contrast between dark and veined marble, enhancing its modern aesthetic. Elevated on a black marble pedestal, the sculpture exhibits a sleek, contemporary form with smoothly contoured faces that merge in an emotive embrace. A sticker on the base indicates quality inspection for the Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 28"HCondition: Age related wear. Small chip on corner of base.

Lot 6

French School (19thC). A bronze sculpture of a fisherman, modelled standing against an anchor and fishing nets, raised on a marble base, 38cm high.

Lot 74

Felipe Gonzalez, small patinated bronze sculpture of a warrior holding a banner with vulture perched on top, Surrealist style, marble plinth, 19cm; and another by Bokos [?], patinated bronze of a marching drummer, signed, 26cm.Qty: 2

Lot 153

§ § Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Le Cabinet Anthropomorphique, 1973sterling silversigned, inscribed "Sterling" with the edition number 128/330-A on left side of drawers, cast by Foneria Mibrosa, Barcelona, with the foundry mark on drawers verso11.5cm high, 23cm long Published: Passoni, Morse and Field, Dalí, Milan, 1986, page 79 (bronze cast illustrated); Levi, The Dalí Universe, London, 2000, pages 80-81 (larger bronze cast illustrated); Descharnes, Dalí, The Hard and the Soft, Spells for the Magic of Form, Sculptures & Objects, Azay-le-Rideau, 2004, page 266, number 683 (bronze cast illustrated); Lechien, Dalí, Dalí! ou l'éclosion apothéosique d'un sculpteur, Brussels, 2004, pages 70 and 99 (larger bronze cast illustrated).Dalí's (1904-1989) Le Cabinet Anthropomorphique revisits his celebrated Venus de Milo with Drawers, plaster, 1936, for which he appropriated the form of the famous classical Greek marble now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris. The Art Institute of Chicago, which holds the Dalí plaster sculpture, notes, "Among Dalí's many memorable works, perhaps none is more deeply embedded in the popular imagination than Venus de Milo with Drawers, a half-size plaster reproduction of the famous marble statue (130 / 120 BC), altered with pompon-decorated drawers in the figure's forehead, breasts, stomach, abdomen and left knee. The combination of cool painted plaster and silky mink tufts illustrates the Surrealist interest in uniting different elements to spark a new reality. For the Surrealists, the best means of provoking this revolution of consciousness was a special kind of sculpture that, as Dalí explained in a 1931 essay, was 'absolutely useless . . . and created wholly for the purpose of materializing in a fetishistic way, with maximum tangible reality, ideas and fantasies of a delirious character.' Dalí's essay, which drew upon the ideas of Marcel Duchamp's readymades, inaugurated object making as an integral part of Surrealist activities.Influenced by the work of Sigmund Freud, Dalí envisioned the idea of a cabinet transformed into a female figure, which he called an 'anthropomorphic cabinet.' Venus de Milo with Drawers is the culmination of his explorations into the deep, psychological mysteries of sexual desire, which are symbolized in the figure of the ancient goddess of love."Dalí also made an oil on wood painting of the subject, Anthropomorphic Chest of Drawers, 1936, now in a private collection, Germany, and a lithograph, Drawers of Memory, 1965. Very good condition with no faults noted, nice bright colour to the silver, on a marble plinth which has some light scuffing which is essentially in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Lot 163

James Havard Thomas RWA, British, 1854-1921, a marble portrait relief of a lady, dated 1898, signed J HAVARD THOMAS.Sc MDCCCXCVIII, mounted in a marble frame, 34cm diameter overallNote: James Havard Thomas exhibited at the Royal Academy, The British Institute and the Paris Salon during his career as a sculptor. He became Professor of Sculpture at the Slade School of Art in 1915.  

Lot 96

A Sèvres white biscuit porcelain figure of Hébé, c.1767-70, incised script B on top of base for Bachelier, modelled by Jean Jacques Bachelier, scantily clad in a loose robe and holding a ewer at her left side, and a cup in her right hand, standing on a circular plinth base, a large bunch of grapes behind her, mounted on a white marble plinth, 22.4cm high overallProvenance: By family descent from Joseph François Léon Arnoux (1816-1902), the Sèvres-trained artist, designer, and Art Director for Minton Pottery from c.1849-92. Note: For another example of Hébé, see Tamara Préaud and Guilhem Scherf, La Maufacture des Lumières, La Sculpture à Sèvres de Louis XV à la Révolution, Dijon, 2015, p. 149, no. 87, where the authors note that this figure was designed to serve as a counterpart to Falconet’s Flore of 1761. For inspiration, Bachelier turned to the statue by Jacques-François-Joseph Saly (which was commissioned by Madame de Pompadour for her château at Crécy, and exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1753).Condition Report: Overall the condition of this figure is good, with only slight chipping to the garland of flowers around her head and to one grape at the reverse of the group. There are various dirt-filled firing cracks which date from the time of manufacture. The largest is to her robe at the back of the figure.

Lot 336

Bronze sculpture of military man on horse with marble base.

Lot 1581

A bronze lion head sculpture, bearing 'Barye' signature, on marble base, 30.5cm high.

Lot 857

Exceptional late 19th century Bronze sculpture of Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594), famed Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartographer. On separate marble base. Height incl. base: 41cm

Lot 355

AFTER AUGUSTE MOREAU (1834-1917) bronze sculpture of two children, one whispering in the ear of the other, raised on marble base, 41.5cm high

Lot 146

Sculpture of Diana the Huntress in Carrara marble from a private Roman collection. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@unicartauctions.comIndicative shipping costs in Italy: 150€ and Europe: 260€. 65x24x38cm, XX century. Sculptures, Marble, Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes.Tags: Diana cacciatrice in marmo di Carrara. Diana cazadora en mármol de Carrara. Diane chasseresse en marbre de Carrare. Diana die Jägerin aus Carrara-Marmor.

Lot 157

Sculpture of Venus in white Carrara marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@unicartauctions.comIndicative shipping costs in Italy: 130€ and Europe: 190€. 73x24x18cm, XX century. Sculptures, Marble, Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes.Tags: Venere in Marmo. Venus en mármol. Vénus en marbre. Venus in Marmor.

Lot 57

Crocodile sculpture in porphyry. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@unicartauctions.com 24x45x27cm, XX century. Sculptures, Marble, Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes.Tags: Scultura di Coccodrillo in porfido. Escultura de cocodrilo en pórfido. Sculpture de crocodile en porphyre. Porphyr-Krokodil-Skulptur.

Lot 106

Ancient Carrara marble head representing Roman Emperor Caracalla, in fair condition with missing nose but the sculpture is intact, the base is in precious marble called black and white of Acquitania. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: info@unicartauctions.comIndicative shipping costs in Italy: 70€ and Europe: 200€. 56x22x24cm, XX century. Sculptures, Marble, Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes.Tags: Testa imperatore Romano Caracalla. Cabeza del emperador romano Caracalla. Tête de l'empereur romain Caracalla. Kopf des römischen Kaisers Caracalla.

Lot 65

J. Brault, a 20th century French bronze sculpture 'Crest of a Wave', depicting a seagull hovering over crashing waves, signed to the reverse, raised on marble octagonal base, 55cm high x 48cm wideIf there is no condition report shown, please request

Lot 64

After Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-79) a bronze equestrian sculpture 'L' Accolade No2' (The Embrace No2) signed P J Mene and dated 1869, mounted on a marble plinth. L'Accolade is one of Mene's most famous works, first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1852 with the title 'Tachiani and Nedjesu' depicting a courting Arab mare and stallion, 42cm high x 68cm wideIf there is no condition report shown, please request

Lot 48

A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A GIRL WITH RED BALLOONS ON A MARBLE BASE - INSPIRED BY BANKSY, HEIGHT APPROX 50CM

Lot 463

A large late 19th century patinated spelter sculpture of cherubs and goat, on naturalistic base on marble plinth, L71cm

Lot 952

Art Nouveau style bronze sculpture of a young lady, titled "Pensee", on marble plinth, H30cm, and a smaller resin bust of a girl, on 2-tier plinth

Lot 160

AFTER THE ANTIQUE- A PAIR OF TERRACOTTA FIGURES 'THE FURIETTI CENTAURS' PROBABLY ROME, 19TH CENTURY 35 and 40cm high, bases 21 cm by 9.5cm Provenance: Di Castro, TEFAF Maastricht. Literature: F. Haskell and N. Penny, Taste and the Antique - The Lure of Classical Sculpture 1500-1900, London, 1981, pp.178-179, figs. 91 and 92. The 1st-century marble originals of this pair of centaurs, which were themselves copies of a 2nd-century B.C. Hellenistic bronze pair, were found together at Hadrian's villa in Tivoli by Monsignor Giuseppe Alessandro Furietti in 1736. After his death they were sold by the family and have been in the Capitoline Museums ever since. In some versions each figure would have been ridden by Cupid amorini, possibly illustrative of the romantic and sexual desires which torment the old and delight the young. The excavation of the centaurs was celebrated by the publication of engravings by Girolamo Frezza and subsequently by a series of 'bronzetti' cast by Francesco Righetti and Giacomo or Giovanni Zoffoli as well as versions in white biscuit porcelain by Giovanni Volpato. Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. These present well and have modern black baize applied to undersides. Under strong light there are darker areas which indicate small repairs notably to raised right arm at elbow, several small raised surface details. There are also contact marks from handling. Under household UV these faults are also visible together with small green and orange stains- possibly surface contact with household waxes or atmosphere dirt. Under strong UV there are darker patches and signs of colour variances. This may be indication of original modelling and construction revealed under surface but in some cases- such as legs and hooves- is probably indicative of professional restorations. We would recommend that prospective buyers inspect this lot first hand or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description and condition. 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

Lot 28

ATTRIBUTED TO LAURENT DELVAUX (1696-1778) A TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HERCULES EARLY/MID 18TH CENTURY Terracotta on an integrally modelled square base, inscribed '24397' to paper label to underside 54cm height Provenance: Acquired from Tajan, Paris, 13th December 2006, lot 93 J. Kugel, Paris, 2007 Literature: F. Haskell and N. Penny, Taste and the Antique - The Lure of Classical Sculpture 1500-1900 , New Haven and London, 1981, pp. 229-232, no. 46. This work attributed to Laurent Delvaux would seem to draw its inspiration from the 2nd century AD Roman marble figure of Hercules discovered in the Baths of Caracalla in Rome by 1556 and was acquired by Pope Paul III Farnese. Subsequently held in the Museo Nazionale, Naples, the "Hercules Farnese" was the inspiration for various work by Delvaux depicting Hercules at rest and it is likely that he studied the original figure at first hand during his trip to Rome in 1728. Of his depictions perhaps the best known is the life-size marble statue for Lord Castlemaine made in around 1722 and which is now housed in Waddesdon Manor, England. In this example the sculptor has shifted the composition to present a less static figure, the tree moved behind the figure and leg positions switched over to echo the diagonal line now established by the left arms reaching across the body. Condition Report: Please note- cataloguing should read "inscribed '24397' to paper label to underside" With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The whole with contact marks and surface dirt from handling. Small section of sticky tape residue to bottom of spine. When sold at Tajan it was catalogued with restorations. Visible old restorations to left arm above elbow, left and right wrists, section of right arm and under right hand. Further remedial works probably to neck and to some raised elements. Under UV later remedial painted spot retouchings to surface throughout which from different colours seem to be from a variety of ages. Firing faults visible to underside. 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

Lot 107

Limited edition mixed metal sculpture by C.A. Pardell for Legends Fine Art, titled "American Horse Takes His Name", numbered 527/950 and crafted in 1991. Featuring a Native American warrior on horseback, this piece showcases intricate detailing, dynamic motion, and a bronze-like patina. Mounted on a polished marble base, it is marked Legends USA, Mixed Media™, and artist’s signature, and comes with the original box, making it a valuable collector’s item.Artist: C. A. PardellIssued: 1991Dimensions: 8"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 106

This dynamic sculpture by Yacov Heller features a beautifully detailed rooster, captured in mid-pose with intricate featherwork and a powerful stance. The piece is mounted on a square marble base, signed by the artist and marked "Yacov Heller, Jerusalem Israel." The elegant metalwork and marble combination add a classic yet bold aesthetic, making it a striking piece of art.Dimensions: 4.25"HCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 311

Abstract Wooden Sculpture Initialled RPB and dated '74 Wood on marble base, 76cm tall.

Lot 165

After B. Zach, a reproduction Art Deco style bronze sculpture of a dancing girl, on coloured marble plinth, 18cm diameter base 65cm high.

Lot 17

quite big antique Auguste Moreau signed double sculpture in bronze on a red marble base MOREAU AUGUSTE (1834 - 1917) vrij grote, antieke dubbelsculptuur (88 cm hoog) in brons met twee amourtjes die een korf torsen - op een sokkel in rode marmer - totale hoogte : 106,5 cm getekend

Lot 439

20th Cent. sculpture in bronze on a marble base after Edgar DegasDEGAS EDGAR (1834 - 1917) - NAAR sculptuur in brons : "La petite danseuse" - hoogte : 34,5 cm - op marmeren sokkel gesigneerde posthume gieting

Lot 28

"Cupid" sculpture in bronze on a white marble base, made into a lampSculptuur in brons in de vorm van een zittend amourtje op een witmarmeren basis - hoogte : 39 cm - op witmarmeren basis en omgevormd tot lamp

Lot 258

antique Chinese, presumably late Qing or early Republic period "Quan Yin head" sculpture in white marbleAntieke Chinese sculptuur, allicht uit de late Qing- of vroege Republiek-periode, in witte marmer : "Hoofd van Quan Yin" - hoogte : 41,5 cm op een seventies' sokkel in gechromeerd metaal

Lot 442

sculpture in bronze on a marble base - posthumous cast signed BoteroBOTERO FERNANDO (1932 - 2023) - NAAR sculptuur in brons : "Zittende vrouw" - hoogte : 31 cm - op marmeren basis gesigneerde posthume gieting

Lot 870

twenties' Art Deco sculpture in bronze with green patina on a special black marble baseArt Deco-sculptuur in groen gepatineerde brons op een aparte zwart marmeren basis : "Mijnwerker met lamp" - hoogte en breedte : 22 en 23,5 cm - ca 1920

Lot 502

Art Deco sculpture in metal with green patina and on a marble baseArt Deco-sculptuur in groen gepatineerd metaal : "Vogel op tak" - hoogte : 15 cm - op marmeren basis - ca 1925/30

Lot 25

antique ormolu sculpture in gilded bronze - on a marble base marked with the foundry mark of "Compagnie anonyme des Bronzes - Bruxelles"Antieke sculptuur in gedoreerde brons : "Vissersvrouw met net" - hoogte : 37 cm - op marmeren basis gemerkt met gieterijstempel van "Compagnie anonyme des Bronzes - Bruxelles"

Lot 20

antique sculpture in bronze on a marble base - signed Jean-Baptiste CarpeauxCARPEAUX JEAN-BAPTISTE (1827 - 1875) antieke sculptuur in brons : "Buste van een lachend kind" - hoogte : 22,5 cm - op marmeren basis getekend

Lot 15

Morante signed Art Deco chryselephantine sculpture in cold painted bronze on a marble base MORANTE JEAN-PIERRE (ca 1882 - 1960) Art Deco-chryselephantinesculptuur in koud beschilderde brons : "Danser" - op marmeren sokkel - hoogte : 18 cm getekend

Lot 438

20th Cent. sculpture after Demetre (Haralamb) Chiparus in bronze on a marble base CHIPARUS DEMETRE HARALAMB (1886 - 1947) - NAAR sculptuur in brons : "Danseres" - hoogte : 53 cm - op marmeren basis

Lot 445b

orientalist style sculpture in metal with several different patinas on a base in onyx and marbleOriëntalistische sculptuur in metaal met verschillende patines : "Arabische ruiter te paard" - op sokkel in marmer en onyx - 62 x 72 x 22 cm

Lot 368

A large polychrome wooden sculpture of a shepherd with a sheep on a faux marble stand, 19th C.H 164 x 41 x 34 cm

Lot 104

Abstract marble sculpture modelled as a mother and child on a rectangular base, H62cm

Lot 264

A Zimbabwean Shona Serpentine sculpture, Nyanga Queen by W Bonjisi, 92cms tall, with marble plinth and stand

Lot 265

A Zimbabwean Shona serpentine sculpture, The Good Harvest by Shepherd Madzikatire, 117cms tall, together with marble base and stand

Lot 18

This exceptional early Renaissance Spanish School sculpture of the Madonna and Child in Majesty is a superb example of polychrome and gilded wood carving from the 14th to 15th century, likely originating from Castile or Aragon. Retaining much of its original polychromy, this remarkable piece embodies the transition from the Romanesque tradition to the more refined Gothic and early Renaissance styles that shaped Spanish religious art. The Virgin Mary, enthroned and crowned as the Queen of Heaven, holds an apple, symbolizing her role as the New Eve and the redemption of humankind. The Christ Child sits upon her lap, presenting the Holy Book while raising His hand in a traditional gesture of blessing, reinforcing the sacred bond between mother and son in Christian iconography.This sculpture illustrates the stylistic evolution occurring in Spain during this period, bridging the sacred formality of the Romanesque with the increasing expressiveness of Gothic and early Renaissance art. In earlier Romanesque traditions, religious figures were depicted with rigid, hieratic forms, emphasizing divine authority over naturalism. In contrast, this sculpture moves toward Gothic sensibilities, evident in the Virgin's more individualized and serene expression, the subtle modeling of her facial features, and the graceful articulation of drapery folds.The Christ Child also displays a departure from rigid formality. While still slightly stylized, His raised blessing hand and delicate gestures suggest a move away from the static, miniature-adult depictions of earlier periods toward a more naturalistic portrayal. The throne upon which the Madonna sits, adorned with geometric and floral motifs, incorporates elements of Hispano-Moorish artistic influence, reflecting the unique synthesis of Christian and Islamic design elements that flourished in Castile and Aragon during the Gothic period. The sculpture's polychrome and gilding further reinforce this transitional quality, particularly in its use of the estofado technique, where layers of gold leaf were overpainted and incised to reveal intricate patterns. This decorative approach, associated with later Gothic and early Renaissance Spanish sculpture, highlights the increasing technical and artistic sophistication of Spanish woodcarving workshops.The broader historical context of this work aligns with Spain's evolving artistic landscape during the late Middle Ages. Unlike Italy, where classical marble statuary became dominant, Spain remained deeply committed to intricately carved and lavishly painted wooden sculptures, emphasizing their sacred presence within churches and religious institutions. Devotional imagery such as this Madonna and Child in Majesty served as a focal point for worship, reinforcing the theological role of the Virgin as the intercessor between humanity and Christ. By the 14th and 15th centuries, Spanish sculptors had absorbed Gothic influences from France and the Low Countries, particularly through Burgundian and Flemish artists, leading to a synthesis of styles that maintained Gothic verticality while introducing more naturalistic facial expressions and drapery treatments.Issued: Circa 15th centuryDimensions: 16"L x 10"W x 40"HCountry of Origin: SpainProvenance: John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1963. Condition: Age related wear.

Lot 96

§ George Somerville (Scottish, b.1947) Bark and Ride, a patinated aluminium sculpture of a cyclist and his dog, raised on integral marble plinth base, numbered 158/195 in the cast30 x 40 x 18.5cmProvenance:Accompanied by a numbered and facsimile signed certificate from DeMontfort Fine ArtIn good, original condition.

Lot 3345

Continental School, a gilt metal equestrian sculpture, of a battlefield horse with triumphal regalia, rose marble base, 18.5cm wide

Lot 243

Marble sculpture depicting "FEMALE BUST". 19th century. Minor defects. Height approx. 74 cm. Scultura in marmo raffigurante "BUSTO FEMMINILE". XIX secolo. Lievi difetti. Alt. 74 cm ca.

Lot 1434

CAUER, Emil der Jüngere (1867 Kreuznach - 1946 Gersfeld) "Ballschlägerin"Bronze patiniert, Sepentin-Plinthe. Bezeichnet, Gießermarke "Lauchhammer Bildguss 66". H 48 / 51 cm. 8,0 kg. Weiblicher Akt in elegant-sportlicher Bewegung, wobei die Frau in der weit ausgestreckten Linken einen Ball hält und mit ihrer Rechten zum Schlag ausholt. Verkleinerte Version der Großplastik aus Marmor, die 1914 auf der Großen Berliner Kunstausstellung gezeigt wurde. Schläger fehlt, sonst wenige Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Bildhauer in Berlin, Schüler seines Vaters Karl in Kreuznach und seines Onkels Robert in Rom, später Studium bei Lessing in Berlin.Alle Lose mit einem Limit (Startpreis) von mind. 1.500€ werden mit der Art Loss Register Datenbank abgeglichen. Literatur : Thieme/Becker. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 14:34 Uhr (CET) CAUER, Emil der Jüngere (1867 Kreuznach - 1946 Gersfeld) "Ballschlägerin"Bronze patinated, sepentin plinth. Inscribed, foundry mark "Lauchhammer Bildguss 66". H 48 / 51 cm. 8.0 kg. Female nude in elegant, athletic movement, the woman holding a ball in her outstretched left hand and taking a swing with her right. Reduced version of the large marble sculpture shown at the 1914 Berlin Art Exhibition. The bat is missing, otherwise few traces of age/use. Sculptor in Berlin, pupil of his father Karl in Kreuznach and his uncle Robert in Rome, later studied under Lessing in Berlin.All lots with a limit (starting price) of at least €1,500 are checked against the Art Loss Register database. Literature : Thieme/Becker. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | presumably 14:34 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 56

Sir Jacob Epstein K.B.E. (British/American 1880-1959) Nude study J bronze 57.5 cm long, on a white marble stand, total height 34 cm Provenance: From the collection of Mrs Elizabeth Corob.Literature: Buckle, Richard: Jacob Epstein, Sculptor (Faber & Faber, 1963), illustrated page 283, plate 437 (another cast) Overall in good condition. With a dark brown patina. Some surface dirt, particularly to the crevices. There are a some minor white marks to the bent elbow. There are some small spots of green oxidisation to one of the feet. The sculpture is not affixed to the marble base. The base has a chip.

Lot 315

A MARBLE SCULPTURE 'BOY WITH THORN'Damaged.21cm H

Lot 429

A GILT METAL SCULPTURE OF A JAVELIN THROWER, ON FOSSIL MARBLE BASE26cm H

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