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found in 1862 at Pompeii. At 1st identified as Narcissus Years later
it was identified as Dionysus. Original located in the Museo Archeologico
Nazionale in Naples . Antique Dealer Los angeles West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave
La Cienega
Grand Tour sculpture statue of a nude youthful Dionysus
posing nude man .The head bent down wearing
a crown of ivy and has a fawn-skin knotted over his left shoulder. Laced
leather boots great detail. The figure stands atop a Carved Stone base. A very
decorative bronze displays a beautiful patina. The sculpture originates from
the late 19th century, a possible souvenir from the grand Tour, a token of the
enthusiasm for neo-classical culture of the time. The Grand Tour had the
effect, among other things, of bringing the high society of Northern Europe
into contact with ancient art and helped spread Palladianism and neoclassicism.
They brought souvenirs, bronzes, paintings and objets d'art from their travels.
Great Gift idea Holiday season for a house warming , library office entryway
console or on a side table or as a center piece decorative
A beautiful 19th century large cast bronze of a boy’s figure
balancing . The gorgeous face nose mouth detailed haircut , overall proportions
outstanding on a bronze base . . As a sculpture in the middle of a fountain
basin or pool , or a basin in the ground. Antiques dealer Los Angeles, West Hollywood CA
Melrose Ave La Cienega This piece is very charming. Architectural decorative
garden element.
Very nice and detailed work of late 19th century cast bronze garden puttie Riding a Mythical fish on the waves. The figure of the Angelo at play with the sea creature. They could be used around the pool area In the center of a pond or lake or basin or on pedestals. As a centre piece in a garden sitting on a stone base. Beverly hills Antiques dealer Los Angeles, West Hollywood CA.
A Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Faience Of Rouen Depicting
Summer and Winter.
This piece, commissioned in the mid to late 19th century,
Nicely proportioned and vibrant colors. Other copies are either smaller and/or
not in the original vibrant multi-color palette as this pair. A masterpiece of modeling from a series of
five enormous faience busts originally commissioned in 1730 from the Rouen manufactory
of Nicolas Fouquay. The theme was Apollo overseeing the Four Seasons. The
original Apollo is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum (London) with the Four
Seasons busts including this original piece of "Winter," are at the
Louvre. The sculptures could be mounted inside a niche, on a fireplace,
hallway, dining / living room, Library decorating a table, console. antique
dealer los angeles, west hollywood , beverly hills
Height 12” Depth and
Width BASE: 5 ¾” X 5 ¾” Width: 8”
Excellent color and details decorative Sculpture On a Desk
as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on a side table or a library , placed on a
console or a niche . Antiques dealer Los Angeles, West Hollywood Melrose ave La
Cienega Blvd .
Painted black. By the door guarding the house as a
decorative element or by the fireplace guarding the fire and adding Charm .
Very functional object since it weighs about 11 to 12 lbs it can actually stop
a door and not purely decorative . Great conversation piece and it could be a
special birthday gift or Christmas gift for someone you love . Antique dealer
Los Angeles CA, Melrose ave, la Cienega Blvd. west Hollywood . According to
mysticism, when a cat wants to enter your home, it is because it has a mission
to fulfill in your life. This mission would be to remove negativity from your
environment and protect you from bad spirits. Therefore, in many countries,
cats are still worshiped as a kind of spiritual talisman.
Exquisite 18th century Lead metal Figure of a girl with a
Puppy Garden Statue Sculpture animalier
exhibit impressive compassion and love . Sculptures were often found in
homes in the 18th and 19th centuries where they were thought fashionably
imposing and could most often be found in the rose garden orangerie . Antique
Statuary , dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose
This piece would be perfect in a Landscape Design as a
center piece mounted on a pedestal base , in an entrance or foyer , architectural element in a garden against
the hedges . mounted as a center piece of a garden fountain basin with cascading water
beneath it , referencing Love for animals as freestanding art piece statement .
Very decorative for your interior design or garden landscape in a rustic
traditional or even modern design . A great gift idea for the holiday season or
a house warming . We have many available options of stone base column pedestal
and carved wood to create a stand sold separately
Height 28” Width & Depth 14 x 12 Base 8” x 10” weight approx. 20-30 lbs
Goldscheider items
are eagerly sought after by collectors and investors all over the world. Antique
Statuary , Dealer CA West Hollywood La Cienega Blvd. Melrose Ave . This piece
would be perfect addition to your collection. Mounted as a center piece on a
pedestal base , in an entrance or foyer on top of a console freestanding art piece statement . Very
decorative for your interior design in a traditional or even modern design , in
a library an office a living room . A great gift idea for the holiday season
for collectors or a house warming . AN AUSTRIAN POLYCHROME-PAINTED TERRACOTTA
BUST OF A NUBIAN Boy BY GOLDSCHEIDER
VIENNA 19TH CENTURY
The combination of the highest artistic quality, innovation
and business acumen resulted in an enormously successful international
production lasting well over half a century. Goldscheider succeeded in
attracting both the famous, highly acclaimed artists just as the young
innovative ones and is rightly regarded nowadays as one of the most remarkable
and prolific manufacturers of the 19th and 20th century. Well-known sculptors
and ceramists like Walter Bosse, Demètre Chiparus, Benno Geiger, Josef Lorenzl,
Ida Meisinger, Michael Powolny, Susi Singer, Arthur Strasser, and many others
designed and created most desirable models for Goldscheider throughout the
periods of Historicism, Art Nouveau and Art Déco. The „Goldscheidersche
Porzellan-Manufactur und Majolica-Fabrik“ (Goldscheider Porcelain Manufacturer
and Majolica Factory) was founded in 1885 by Friedrich Goldscheider in Vienna.
Within a short period of time Goldscheider earned wide international acclaim
together with notable awards and established itself as a leading ceramic
company first in Vienna and soon throughout Europe. With international branches
opening in Paris, Leipzig Etc. Goldscheider was setting the standards and style
for Art Déco creating some of the most beautiful and striking models
A nicely hand carved stone paperweight sculpture of a
frog object decorative antique gift animalier As a special gift item object to
add a touch of elegance to your desk accessories office table . As an entertaining
finishing touches Holiday season decorative. To make it part of the biblot in a
library or on top of a mantel (fireplace) fireplace. Antique Dealer Los Angeles
CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood Melrose La Cienega Rhodonite is a stone of
compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away emotional wounds and scars
from the past, and that nurtures love. It stimulates, clears and activates the
heart. Rhodonite aids in cases of emotional self-destruction codependency and
abuse. It encourages unselfish self-love and forgiveness. The name rhodonite
comes from rhodos, the Greek word for rose, referring to the stone's distinct
pink or rose red color. This beautiful rhodonite stones display beautiful black
veins or patches within the stone. Rhodonite is a very supportive stone that
works with the Heart Chakra to attract love and ground negative energies.
Height: 4.75 in. Width:
4.5 in. Depth: 5 in.
A nicely hand carved Hardstone paperweight sculpture frog
object decorative antique gift, sitting on a carved wood base As a special gift
item object to add a touch of elegance to your desk office table, entrance
table or console to bring . As an entertaining finishing touches Holiday season
decorative. To make it part of the bibelot in a library or on top of a mantel
(fireplace) fireplace. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West
Hollywood Melrose attract and protect wealth, and guards against bad luck. The
scarab is also a symbol of rebirth, Regeneration and transformation. Frogs have
been a symbol of prosperity, wealth, friendship and abundance in many cultures
and a symbol of fertility in others. For the Romans, the frog was a mascot
believed to bring good luck to one's home. Probably Malachite . The malachite
is a stone of good fortune and prosperity / abundance. Malachite is a
protection stone. Symbolizing the lush and verdant hues of nature in full
bloom, green is more than just the color of money. The color of personal growth
of the spirit.
Large Pair Patinated Life size Bronze Statues Sculpture of
Regal Big Cats Lions . Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated
bronze statues of Seated lions , outstanding workmanship with fine attention to
details and rich manes. Guardian lions guarded the entrance to pyramid-age
sanctuaries as the most powerful predator . The lion was a symbol of royalty
from early ages . Mounted at the entrance on top of Stone pedestals or on each
side of a doorway gate entryway portal , or on top of the staircase . In
European decorative art symbolizes courage nobility royalty strength
stateliness and valor Historically the lion has been regarded as the " king
of beasts ". We find many statuaries of Lions in the Chateau Castles
around Europe . Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose
Ave . To decorate your garden and enrich your landscape design , this pair will
add a touch of Elegance and a unique feel to your décor . powerful Lions with strong
bodies and forelegs . Detailed coats muscles
& shaggy manes Symbolizing Prosperity Success and Guardianship . One
of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture , extensively
depicted in sculptures and paintings , on national flags and in contemporary
films and literature . Lions are frequently depicted on coats of arms , like on
the coat of arms of Finland either as a
device on shields or as supporters , The heraldic lion is particularly common
in British arms . It is traditionally depicted in a great variety of attitudes
. Place them in an interior or mount them on top of your gates posts , this incredible
life size pair of statues Big Cats will be the focal wherever they are placed,
with a stone pedestal or stone base and even standing directly on the ground. See
attached edited picture of the Regal lions on top of a portal pillars . For Animal
lovers and Regal big cats , this pair is waiting to be part of your home collection
of magnificent Art . Approx. 130 lbs. Each Mid 20th Century . For Leo
Zodiac sign people represented by the lion and spirited fire signs the kings
and queens of the celestial jungle Vivacious and passionate spotlight lovers natural
leaders , this fearless pair is the perfect representation of your personality that
could be mounted in your home.
This piece would be perfect in a Landscape Design as a
center piece mounted on a pedestal base, in an entrance or foyer, architectural
element in a garden against the hedges. mounted as a center piece of a garden
fountain basin with cascading water beneath it, as freestanding art piece
statement. Very decorative for your interior design or garden landscape in a
rustic traditional or even modern design. A great gift idea for the holiday
season or a house warming. We have many available options of stone base column
pedestal and carved wood to create a stand and sold separately.
Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble
terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an impalement escutcheon A heraldic
marshaling denoting a union Continental or Florence. Each of these fine,
impressive hand sculpted garden statues animalier exhibit impressive manes and
bare their teeth as they sit on their clawed paws. Sculptures of lions were
often found in homes in the 18th and 19th centuries, where they were thought
fashionably imposing and could most often be found guarding doorways . Antique
Hand Carved Statuary , dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose
ave This chateau pair would be perfect in an interior decor at the bottom of a
staircase, or exterior on a stone pedestal or base, to add the touch of regal
and old world charm to the space on top of a portal , a grand entrance
statement Measures: Height 44 ½”.
Pair 19th C.
Hand Carved Stone Statues Sphinx Sculpture Garden Antiques LA CA Exceptional late18th Early 19th Century Hand Carved Stone Statues of Chateau Sphinx Mounted
at the entrance on top of Stone pedestals or on each side of a doorway , at the
front of a staircase . In European decorative art the sphinx enjoyed a major
revival during the Renaissance then later 18th and 19th
Century for the Chateau Castles . the
depictions are generally associated with architectural structures such as royal
tombs or religious temples. To my belief they are sculpted to the likes of
Sophie de France and her sister Madame Adelaide duchess of Louvois . Antique
Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave .
A sphinx / sphinxes
is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. In
Greek tradition, the sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion,
and the wings of a bird. Unlike the Greek sphinx, which was a woman, the
Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man , Both were thought of as guardians
and often flank the entrances to temples . Freemasonry ,The sphinx image also
has been adopted into Masonic architecture.
As a Masonic emblem a symbol of mystery and as such often is found as a
decoration sculptures . Mounted at the entrance on top of Stone pedestals or on
each side of a doorway gate entryway portal , or on top of the staircase . In
European decorative art symbolizes courage nobility royalty strength stateliness
To decorate your garden and enrich your landscape design , this pair will add a
touch of Elegance and a unique feel to your décor . Mounted at the entrance on
top of Stone pedestals or on each side of a doorway gate entryway portal , or
on top of the staircase .
The levrette or
Greyhound dogs were important in the Armoirie armorial of Diane De Poitiers who
was the maîtresse-en-titre Of the king of France (chief
Mistress or the main mistress of the Monarch)
She always remained
the lifelong Mistress of Henry II “throughout all his wives”
He even gave her
Chateau D’Anet and the Chenanceau . A very well read and highly educated Woman
, smart and loved hunting and trusted with the Crown Jewels of France Had always her 2 “levrettes” Dogs as
part of the design and décor . Even when you go to the “Louvre” , you will see
the sculpture made of her as a reclining nude with Her Levrettes dogs and
a stag. Antique Dealer Los Angeles Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . the pieces are materially sumptuous example of
Art Deco design.
Dog Bookends in
a library, entryway or as Paperweights
on an office desk or sculptures for your side tables and console . Art Deco Style
very decorative and elegant Bibelot .
they work in a Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Décor adding charm to your
bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. This stylish set of Classic Greyhounds
will be a great addition to shelves collection . Great gift idea for a house warming , wedding
, a friend, collectors etc .. wear Scratches
and losses due to decades of use, but overall good condition as seen in the
pictures. Placed on top of your Mantle fireplace as garniture , this beautiful
pair of art pieces will create a focal point , add warmth sophistication and stimulate
conversation .
Height: 25" Total H: 36" to tail Base Depth and Width: 33" X 14" Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers . LARGE PAIR of beautiful Chateau De Chasse Hand Carved Stone Dogs mounted on top and attached to a Reinforced Base and Wrists . Metal Tail . Lifesize In the Style of the Hunting Dogs at Chateau De Raray “La Belle et la Bête” Jean Cocteau. Done by a Compagnon Artisan who worked on historic Relais de Chateaux in the Loire and Dordogne France . The phantasmagorical exterior of the Beast's castle Raray in Cocteau's LA BELLE ET LA BETE were filmed in the gardens of Chateau in Oise. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TRAILER 1945 JEAN COCTEAU . This magnificent pair would be the perfect prize for animal lovers , installed on top of pedestals pillars bases or mounted in a garden entrance , next to a portal entryway . They would be the signature piece and an outstanding focal point of your home. To add warmth character and charm , in a winery , traditional , old world , even in a modern design. Antique dealer Los Angeles Garden Antiques Carved stone Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . This beautiful pair very versatile, for you interior next to a fireplace in an entrance , or at the bottom of your staircase . in an exterior vegetable garden, having these dogs would add the touch of Fun you are looking for. Repairs to reinforce the wrists and metal rods on the inside of the stone base to make it stronger. Minor Losses as seen in detailed pictures and Patina that changes over the seasons. Including pictures of how they might look installed in your home.
The history of Raray dates back to the 13th century with the
BOUTEILLER family as its first owner. Robert de CRESSONNART, Bishop of
Senlis , Arnoult d'AUDENAME, the GHISTELLES and the LIGNY will succeed one
another in 1464. These will keep the land throughout the 15th
century. Around 1600, the land was sold to Nicolas de Lancy, adviser to
the King , general treasurer of the war ordinance, Chambellan of the Duke of
Orleans. It is he who is the builder of the current castle as well as the
two hunting hedges which will make the fame and honor of the castle.
Raray's land was erected as a marquisate by Louis XIV in 1654. Madame de
SEVIGNE stayed there because she was the LANCY's cousin. Approx 300 lbs each
Height: 25” Total H: 36” to tail Base Depth and Width: 33” X 14”
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures
Statues Los Angeles
Exceptional fine and rare pair of French Retour D'egypt
period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The French Egyptian Revival style or
the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of
ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt
generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to
Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon
took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a
major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work,
the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826
influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts.
However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of
architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had
appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance. The
Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during
the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI
style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France
around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major
Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major
study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient
Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation
like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated
into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a
hybrid neo-Egyptian. The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic
period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous
archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily
used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This
style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes
guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk
symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors. At the end of
the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once
more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more
elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance
Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and
incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily
ornamented overstuffed furniture made its way into homes, by way of the parlor
suite. armchairs with gilt pharaoh's heads and goat feet, elegant sofa's with
palmiform columns and lotus blossoms filled the middle class homes of France.
Other items were made and reflect the population's desire for the exotic.
Clocks and mantel (fireplace) garnitures featuring sphinxes and other Egyptian
motifs were popular made in onyx or ivory alabaster trimed in gilt bronze with
two matching obelisks that would flank the clock that was crowned with a bronze
sphinx. Baccarat manufactured several gilt bronze and crystal items such as
jardinieres, desk items, vases and jewel caskets. By the late 19th century
Egyptian Revival designs merged with the Art Nouveau style. During the late
18th century and early 19th century Egyptian motifs were applied to a wide
variety of Decorative arts objects. Publication of Napoleon's expedition's
work, the Description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series
though 1826, inspiring everything form sofas with Sphinxes for legs to tea sets
painted with the pyramids. It was the popularity of the style that was new.
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