Pair of Sculptures Maison Jensen Style Brass France 1970s

Paris, 1818 ca.

Horse, one of nine sculptures depicting animals of different species, entirely covered in fur; each animal rests on a wooden base, three of which have a label underneath which indicates the name of the author, Fratin, naturalist. The animals represented are quadrupedal mammals: bison, bovine, cow suckling the calf, horse, elk, ibex, tiger, lion, bear.

Italy Early 20th century

Announcement in painted terracotta, Italy, early 20th century. The reference model can be traced to the announcements in Tuscan Renaissance glazed terracotta, a production linked in particular to the Della Robbia family.

Italy, XX Century

Sculpture depicting family; Present label with artist's name on the base.

USA 20th century

Bronze sculpture on a marble base depicting the allegory of triumph. Twentieth-century replica. At the bottom engraved signature of the author and authorization of the foundry.

16th Century / 1501 - 1600

A basement of the Renaissance, bronze. Three feet and a hole in the middle. Three paws of winged lions support the basement. Bas reliefs depicting garlands surmounted by storks are represented within a reserve contained in moldings on each side of the basement. The three uprights are surmounted by ram's heads. The round relief was probably welded in the 19th century to convert the item in an inkpot. Manufactured in Tuscany, Italy, first half of the 16th century.

Burma, Early XX Century

Pair of Burmese wooden figures depicting two Nats "of the spirits of the places". Expertly carved in solid wood, with subtle and precious decorations on the robes and serene expressions.

Austria, Late XIX Century

Large ceramic sculpture in art nouveau style depicting a gallant couple walking. Very realistic and accurate plasticity of the clothes and well-characterized faces. At the base impressed mark, initials of Brothers Urbach, brothers who worked in Teplitz Bohemia.

China, Ming Era (1368-1644)

Two richly modeled stoneware warrior figures painted with Sancai enamels.

Europe, XX Century

Carved lime wood sculpture depicting Saint Christopher. The carving of the dress, hands and face show a good sculptural ability of the unidentified author. Engraved initials on the back.

France, Late XIX Century

Pair of tall statues in biscuit porcelain, hand painted with pastel tones and gilding. Both figures are beautifully crafted in the plasticity of the clothes, hands and facial features. Made by the sculptor Paul Duboy, the author's signature engraved on the base.

Germany, Early XX Century

Terracotta sculpture depicting the bust of a boy. The author's signature is engraved on the back.