Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. At 1^st 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.

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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

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 

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 20^th 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. 

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”.

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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. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega