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Pair of Reverse Painted Boudoir Lamps
United States
Circa 1920s
Very nicely made, hard to find pair of reverse painted boudoir lamps. Beautiful scenery and lovely metal work make for a great package.
Walnut Demi Lune Chest of Drawers
United States
1920's
This exceptional 4 drawer chest of drawers shows off the finest example of circassian walnut. Just look at the incredible grain on this chest. It has the original brass handles and key. The drawers operate smoothly and the top drawer has a bonus compartment. Original finish complete the package.
Bronzes
Art Nouveau Bronze Nude Floating on Wave
Austria
Circa 1910
This very unusual casting of a beautiful nude suspended on a wave would make a great addition to any art lover's collection. It is artist signed "Bauer" and "Wien." This piece was cast in Austria. Take a good look at her face - this is a beautiful statue with a beautiful woman. The patina and marble are fabulous.
Very Large Art Nouveau Bronze
France
CA. 1890's
This especially large and beautiful bronze depicts a winged woman in a flowing gown standing on a naturalistic base. The original patina is rich brown and shows very little wear. It is titled "La Pensee",but not artist signed.It looks like the work of one of the Moreau brothers. A beautiful and impressive piece of sculpture.
Art Deco Polychrome Bronze
Germany
Circa 1920s
Here is a nice example of art deco sculpture. The fan dancer is in a graceful pose and highlighted by her polychrome fan and revealing outfit. A desirable piece of art deco sculpture.
Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of Girl Atop an Owl
France
Circa 1900
What a wonderful, whimsical and quality bronze we are offering. The woman has a book in her hand as she stands on the wise owl. The eyes are glass and light up. Beautiful brown patina. It is illegibly signed.
American Art Deco Silvered Bronze Statue/Candelabra, Signed
United States
Circa 1920s
This very impressive silvered bronze statue with four candle holders would make a great centerpiece or mantlepiece. This is a very unusual model, being that is also a candelabra. It is artist signed, "E.P. Seidel." He was American and worked in New York during the art deco period. This is an original, not a reproduction. A similar example of his work is in the four volume "Berman Abage."
Bronze Figure of a Snake Charmer
France
Circa 1890
This lovely bronze of a young North African male addressing his snake is beautifully cast and a fine example of this genre. It is artist signed, "Lavergne," who was French and worked in the late 19th Century.
Egyptian Bronze Nude on Sphynx
France
Circa 1880
Fabulous bronze figure of a nude on a sphynx. Take careful note of the luscious black and gold patina and well cast details. This is a highly desirable subject and a hard to find example. Certainly one of our best bronzes on display.
Bronze Sculpture of Nude Archer
Germany
Circa 1910
This well modelled and beautifully patinated study of a nude archer was done by Franz Siefert, German. Mounted on the original marble base.
"Au But" - "To the Goal" Bronze by A. Boucher
France
Circa 1880
This award winning sculpture is considered by many to be one of the most energetic and bold examples of late 19th Century French art. When the plaster model of this was first shown in "The Salon" in 1886, the artist, Alfred Boucher, won a 1st Class Medal. Oddly enough, it was met with mixed reviews, obviously because it was so far ahead of its time. This piece bears no resemblance to what was typically done in the 1880s. The critic Paul Leroy said it had, "Extreme vigor, an admirable intensity of life, the greatest movement and a rare suppleness of modeling, in short, one of the masterpieces which honors French art." In our opinion, that says it all. Alfred Boucher was always a sculptor ahead of his time, and this is his masterpiece. In the new edition of the book, "Bronzes of the 19th Century, Dictionary of Sculptors" by Pierre Kjellberg, this statue is now on the cover. This is a large and definitive book. What does that say about this piece? There is not much more we can say. There is so much movement to this sculpture, one hardly knows which angle to view it at. As you walk around, you see all the artistry that went into the making of this sculpture. We, being bronze dealers for over 30 years, consider this to be one of the greatest sculptures ever produced. The piece bears his signature, "A. Boucher" as well as the foundry seal "Siot."
Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Nude Maiden by Bouval
France
Circa 1900
Maurice Bouval is considered one of the great art nouveau sculptors of the period. His statues are some of the most sought after of the period and style. Bouval worked in France in the late 19th Century to early 20th Century and produced some of the most sinewy and luscious sculptures. This is a great example of his work. The gilding is superb and really brings to life this beautiful woman. From every angle of viewing, this is a masterpiece. Her face is so natural and classic in beauty, which is often not the case in many art nouveau sculptures. This piece is flawless in composition, detail, and condition.