Bronze, medium brown patina,the base inscribed 'FB' , 38cm tall. Béni Ferenczy (1890 Szentendre - 1967 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor and graphic artist. Born the son  More »

Bronze, medium brown patina,the base inscribed 'FB' , 38cm tall. Béni Ferenczy (1890 Szentendre - 1967 Budapest) was a Hungarian sculptor and graphic artist. Born the son of Károly Ferenczy, he studied art in Munich and Paris where he studied with both Bourdelle and Archipenko His art became mature after he had returned from emigration in Germany and the Soviet Union. After his experiences with cubism first and with expressionism later, his art evolved in sculptures with emphasized forms. While a highly talented sculptor he was one the most accomplished graphic artists in Hungary. of the period. He also illustared many books. Ferenczy died in 1967.   « Less

EUGENE CARTIER BRONZE OF BEARDED RIDER ON HORSEBACK. Late 19th-early 20th century. Depicting a male rider with staff in right hand, reins in left, bearded and with  More »

EUGENE CARTIER BRONZE OF BEARDED RIDER ON HORSEBACK. Late 19th-early 20th century. Depicting a male rider with staff in right hand, reins in left, bearded and with broad-brimmed hat. Mounted on a realistically depicted fully accoutremented horse on an oval bronze base, signed "Eugene Cartier" on base beside proper left hind foot. Stepped black and green marble plinth. SIZE: 15" h. x 13" overall l. CONDITION: With fine green/brown patina, molded in very nice detail. Pinned tail with fine seam split at body.   « Less

8.5" high.

8.5" high.   « Less

JEWELS-JACQUES LABATUC (Born 1851 French) Bronze figure, ''Semvur'', signed ''Semvur Par J. Labatuc Gd Prixde Rome'', approximate height 28 1/2''

JEWELS-JACQUES LABATUC (Born 1851 French) Bronze figure, ''Semvur'', signed ''Semvur Par J. Labatuc Gd Prixde Rome'', approximate height 28 1/2''   « Less

Antoine Etex (1808-1888), A 19th century French group 'Cain and his race cursed by God', on circular base, signed Etex, 18.5ins

Antoine Etex (1808-1888), A 19th century French group 'Cain and his race cursed by God', on circular base, signed Etex, 18.5ins   « Less

A German bronze figure of a swordsman, on square plinth and marble base, signed and with foundry mark, H : 23ins. Professor Hugo Lederer (November 16, 1871, Znaim (Znojmo) -  More »

A German bronze figure of a swordsman, on square plinth and marble base, signed and with foundry mark, H : 23ins. Professor Hugo Lederer (November 16, 1871, Znaim (Znojmo) - August 1, 1940, Berlin) was a Moravian-born German sculptor. Lederer studied in Dresden under sculptor John Schilling from 1890, then briefly under Christian Behrens. His greatest success came in 1902 with the commission for a Bismarck tower in the center of Hamburg. In 1919 Lederer went to the Academy of Arts in Berlin; among his students was Josef Thorak. Lederer's last major work was for the Krupp organization. Lederer is buried in Wilmersdorfer Waldfriedhof in Stahnsdorf near Berlin. The Gladenbeck Berlin Foundry is where the finest German bronzes were cast in the 19th and early 20th century. Only the finest quality pieces were cast at this foundry. It was Germanys answer to the Barbedienne foundry where many of the finest French bronzes were cast. Any time you see Barbedienne or Gladenbeck on the side of an antique bronze you know you have an important high quality sculpture. Footnote: The Gladenbeck foundry was founded by Carl Gustav Hermann Gladenbeck in 1851 and was run by various family members and shareholders until the early years of the 20th century. In 1857 the company relocated to Berlin, and in 1888 became Aktien-Gesellschaft H. Gladenbeck und Sohn; directed by Hermann Gladenbeck and sons Oskar and Alfred. Related Literature: Harold Berman; Encyclopedia of Bronzes, Sculptors & Founders, vol 4, 1800-1930, Abage Chicago, 1980.   « Less

Francisque-Joseph Duret 1804-1865, A bronze bacchanalian figure 'Le jour a la Mandoline', modelled leaning against a wine barrel on square base, signed, 17ins

Francisque-Joseph Duret 1804-1865, A bronze bacchanalian figure 'Le jour a la Mandoline', modelled leaning against a wine barrel on square base, signed, 17ins   « Less

Joseph Kowarzik (German 1860-1911) Blacksmith with Children Bronze with brown patina Signed on base 'Kowarzik' and with foundry mark of H. Pelargus, Stuttgart Height 13  More »

Joseph Kowarzik (German 1860-1911) Blacksmith with Children Bronze with brown patina Signed on base 'Kowarzik' and with foundry mark of H. Pelargus, Stuttgart Height 13 inches (33 cm)   « Less

Needless Alarm 1886, bronze , 52cm. Lord Frederick Leighton (British, 1830-1896) Biographical Information The leading establishment figure in Victorian art, was the first  More »

Needless Alarm 1886, bronze , 52cm. Lord Frederick Leighton (British, 1830-1896) Biographical Information The leading establishment figure in Victorian art, was the first artist to be ennobled. He was President of the Royal Academy for almost two decades, and his presidency was a time of unrivaled prestige, and success. Leighton carried out his duties with panache, and scrupulous fairness. He was a classical painter producing highly finished pictures, and was also an excellent portraitist (see his portrait of Sir Richard Burton the explorer and orientalist). Leighton was a sophisticated, cosmopolitan figure, much of his early life having been spent in Germany and Italy. The Leighton family was financially independent, his grandfather having been Doctor to the Russian Royal Family. Leighton's father was also a Doctor, but retired in middle-life due to the onset of deafness. Leighton enrolled in the Berlin School of art in his early teens, having lied about his age. The following year he enrolled in an Art Academy in Florence. The Nazarenes and Italian Renaissance painters were considerable early influences. His cosmopolitan early life exposed him to a wider range of influences than any other English painter of his day. Many people now believe that his decorative pictures of the 1870s represent his best work, though his large classical pictures remain extremely impressive. In 1855 Leighton sent his vast canvass Cimabue's Celebrated Madonna is Carried in Procession through the Streets of Florence, to the Royal Academy Exhibition, where it was a sensation, creating his reputation as an artist overnight. This vast painting, done in Rome was the product of two years work. It is over 17 feet long! The subject concerns Cimabue's Rucellai Madonna being taken in procession from the painter's house to a large church in 13th century Florence. The painting was meticulously planned by Leighton, and a great number of preparatory sketches were used. The whole vast picture is wonderfully painted, and in it's style points towards the mature large works of the painter. It is, however, very static, also an enduring feature of Leighton's work. The picture was greatly admired by Prince Albert, and as result was bought by Queen Victoria. In the immediate following years, Leighton was unable to repeat this success, but as the 1860s progressed grew steadily more successful. He moved to London in 1859, was elected in Associate of the Academy in 1864, a full Academician in 1868, and PRA in 1878. Leighton was a lifelong bachelor. In later life his favorite model was Ada Alice Pullen, known as Dorothy Dene. George Bernard Shaw knew them both, and it is likely that they were the models for Professor Higgins and Eliza Doolitlle in Pygmalion. Throughout his life he was energetic, and hardworking, and his inability to take life more easily when in his sixties accelerated his death. It is a curious fact that Leighton was only Baron Leighton of Stretton on the last day of his life. His funeral was at St. Pauls Cathedral. Leighton's magnificent home Leighton House, is now a museum   « Less

Austrian bronze Franz Seifert sculpture modeled as a mounted officer, atop a green marble plinth. Signed and dated, "Franz Seifert OMLT 1910 I M Felde." Franz Seifert  More »

Austrian bronze Franz Seifert sculpture modeled as a mounted officer, atop a green marble plinth. Signed and dated, "Franz Seifert OMLT 1910 I M Felde." Franz Seifert (Austrian 1866-1951). Provenance: From the estate of Albert Copeland, a longtime Dallas antique dealer. 19.5" H x 17" W.   « Less