











“Spirit of Life” 20th Century Bronze Figure. The
Original by American artist Robert Russin (1914-2007.)
The sculpture depicts a family of three, mother and father
dancing while they both hold up their infant boy. An incredibly moving subject
as depicted by one of the great living sculptors of the day.
The Original “Spirit of Life” bronze sculpture created in
1969. Bronze on black marble base, signed both in the bronze and in the metal
placard on the marble base, with an overall dimension of 36 inches high. As for
the Sculpture we offer it has only a metal placard but not signed on the
bronze.
Robert Isaiah Russin began his career as a WPA sculptor, and
received dozens of commissions during his career both public and private.
Russin created the famous bronze figurative sculpture that resides in front of
the City of Hope in California, the "Spirit of Life" fountain
sculpture in front of the City of Hope National Medical Center in
Duarte. He also created the 14-foot bronze head of Abraham Lincoln which was
installed on the Lincoln highway in Wyoming. He studied art at the City College
of New York, earning a BA degree in 1933 and an MA in 1935. He was also a WPA
sculptor. Memberships included the National Sculpture Society, Audubon Artists
and the American Artists Congress. His work is in the collection of the U.S.
Navy at Abbott Laboratories, the Hyde Park Museum and City College of New York. Realism Figurative Sculpture
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Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original
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
19th
Century French Bronze And Black Marble writing stand
Writing Stand
Height: 7 ½
Width: 12 ¾
Depth: 7
19th Century Patinated Bronze Model Of Seated Hermes
Height: 14 ½
Width: 11
Depth: 9
1-
Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne"
by Roger Godchaux. See Photo
2-
2- With
A Stamp of Susse. See Photo
3-
3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze.
See Photo
Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown
Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and
sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone
base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La
Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958
à Paris.
Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal
drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild
animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the
Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he
could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his
companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or
friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet .
But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct
carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats
surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal
sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose
works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves
apparent textures.
The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface
modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists
bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized
by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their
playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present
example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the
anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed
in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit.
Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge
below the cachet.
Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in
this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are
cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he
signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known
smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a
cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size,
easily finding their place in collectors' homes.
Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were
published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is
glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux
, born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris ,
is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and
wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and
elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he
represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life.
Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother,
Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he
studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers
in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the
School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules
Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy .
Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works
produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in
Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français .
In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is
assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his
drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he
saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes
français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze
plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a
daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern
Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the
contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem
for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture:
Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he
becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that
the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928
that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the
state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again.
During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in
various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar
Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly
relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland,
with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a
contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of
terracotta.
During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and
continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the
yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La
Motte-Picquet . His brother Yvan was deported to Mauthausen and shot on
December 29, 1943, as well as his wife, Yvonne Fanny Aron, to Auschwitz who
died on October 12, 1943 for acts of resistance.
After the war, he occupied a workshop at 3 rue
Vercingetorix, which he kept until his death. He exhibited again at the Salon
of French artists and the Volney Circle . In 1947, he received an order from
the Autonomous Port of Bordeaux to execute a commemorative plaque of the dead
Agents during the war. He will also be asked to build the pediment of the
Cap-Ferret Lighthouse . In 1953, the state bought him a sculpture.
Dimensions: Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67
cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm) weight 15lbs
Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze statue
animalier Antiques
Signed and stamped . Valton was known for his big cats but
probably his most famous work is the chained mastiff dog. This particular model
was the one exhibited at the salon and Won much praise. It has the Stamp as
well: Exposition Universelle Paris 1900 Medaille D'or H.V. It was a popular
piece and was cast in several sizes later on, from a small desk top versions up
to a larger size. This bronze is about 18 1/4" , one of the larger
versions and very finely detailed, even the clasp holding the chain on the
dog's collar is cast bronze. The sign on the poost reads Passez Au Large in
French which pretty much translates to Beware Of The Dog. It is finished in a
dark brown black patina. Antique Dealer Los Angeles Melrose Ave La Cienega CA
This beautiful bronze sculpture would be the perfect addition to any library,
an office, an elegant space, a man's den. The subject of a chained fighting dog
was done by several French artists in the late 19th Century as the Bulldog and
pit bull or mastiff breeds were very popular in England and America at this
time. It is a powerful subject as the dog lunges on his chain. The Artist :
VALTON Charles 1851/1918 VALTON Charles 1851/1918 Charles Valton (born January
26, 1851 in Pau and died in 1918) is a French animal sculptor. Charles Valton
was born in the Pyrenees in Pau, but grew up in Paris where he frequented the
Jardin des Plantes. He was the student of Antoine-Louis Barye and Emmanuel
Frémiet, directors of this establishment and themselves animal sculptors. He
started at the Salon of 1868. Member of the French Artists since 1885, medal of
3rd class in 1875, 2nd class in 1885, medal in 1889 and 19 .. at the Universal
Exhibitions From 1868 to 1914, Valton produced more than 70 animal models and
was appointed professor of sculpture at Germain Pilon School in 1883.
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Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/4" x 10 1/2"
French Bronze Sculpture of a Lion Cubs / Roger Godchaux
& Susse Lost Wax Desk Art
1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger
Godchaux. See Photo
2- With A Stamp of Susse.
3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze.
Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown
Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the Sculpture is very graceful and
sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced)
Mounted on a black stone base 5 ¼”x 10 ½”
Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à
Paris.
French
Patinated Metal Model Of A Body Builder,
After A Model By Rene Paris (1881-1970),
Height: 18
Width: 9
Total height
18 inches Width 11" Base 9 X 6 inches
This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will
add instant elegance . A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and
charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior
decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house
warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a
library as part of the bibelot . Home and Office & Accessories collection
where form and high quality make ordinary decorative objects extraordinary .
Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . the hand finish
lends a sophisticated edge to this beautiful item , on top of a side table ,
credenza , bookshelf , dresser . Very versatile to go in a library an office
business gift idea , a wonderful
sculpted art work accent piece in any room .
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 .
Pair Of French
Gilt Bronze Figures
Art & Science
Height: 13 ½
Width: 6
Depth: 6