Art and Decorative Art [Harp Gallery]

(Nov 1) The Sower, Antique Bronze, Signed Levasseur

"The Sower," a bronze sculpture of a farmer sowing seeds, is signed by noted artist, "H. Levasseur." A late work by French sculptor, Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1915), he won the first award at the Paris Salon in 1882. This naturalistic work of art captures the farmer in mid-stride,...
Price: $995 view

(Oct 25) Bronze Sculpture of Rider and Rearing Horse Statue

An energetic bronze sculpture of a rider struggling to control a rearing horse has a brilliant genuine gold dore finish. There is a blanket saddle on the spirited mount as the man strains against the horse. The glowing finish has little wear, details and natural movement show exceptional...
Price: $3,950 view

(Oct 24) Bronze Sculpture Louis Antoine, Dauphine of France

An exceptionally detailed bronze sculpture represents Louis Antoine, then Dauphine of France, or crown prince under his father, Charles X, King of France. The engraved inscription on the base is a Latin motto of gracious mercy, "Victory without Scourge." The Dauphine holds a scroll engraved with the story,...
Price: $995 view

(Oct 24) Art Deco Bronze Bathers in Marble Fountain

A free spirited sculpture in bronze has three bathers frolicking in a marble fountain. The bronze statues have a lovely mottled green patina, the red marble is boldly grained. We see no damage to this fun and naturalistic work of art, which appears to date from the 1930's....
Price: $3,975 view

(Oct 24) Two Classical Bronze Sculptures of a Woman and Man

A bronze statue in classical style depicts a woman with a truncheon or club, mounted on a red marble base. Antique French artwork from about 1900, the dark original patina is beautiful. There are tiny rough spots on the edges of the marble base, height is 12 1/2."...
Price: $2,190 view

(Oct 24) Joan of Arc Bronze Sculpture, signed Ruffony

This statue of Joan of Arc wearing armor, has her hands clasped on the hilt of her sword. A consummate work of art in solid bronze, is signed "Ruffony," a noted Italian sculptor who worked in France and created many statues - Joan of Arc was a favorite...
Price: $975 view

(Oct 23) Art Nouveau Antique Signed Rigual Statue Young Woman

A lovely statue of a beautiful young woman dates from the Art Nouveau period in the 1890's. Signed "P. Rigual," the glowing chocolate patina has slight wear. Pablo Rigual was born in Portugal and adopted France as his home, he created sculpture in bronze, marble and ivory. ...
Price: $1,295 view

(Oct 23) Bronze Replica Sculpture of a Horse, Signed Mene

This modern reproduction bronze statue of a horse with its head turned is a majestic sculpture, the bronze base is naturalistic, mounted on a marble plinth. It is signed "P J Mene," who was the most famous of the Animalier school of sculptors in Paris in the later 1800's....
Price: $1,275 view

(Oct 23) Bronze Sculpture - Bust of a Greek Man

This bronze statue depicts the bust of a Greek man, the sculpture is after an early classical or archaic Greek original. The eyes, thought to be the windows of the soul, do not have pupils. There is slight wear to the rich patina, appropriate for its age, about...
Price: $875 view

(Oct 22) Marble Sculpture, Bust of Young Woman

A lovely hand-carved marble statue is a bust of a young woman. She has a thoughtful and peaceful expression, looking downward, lost in her thoughts, and shows exceptional artistry. Subtle engraving reflects the embroidery in her clothing. This work of art dates from the 1890's, and shows...
Price: $1,275 view