“Spirit of Life” 20^th 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

A large 18th-early 19th century glazed ceramic glazed pitcher jar made in Talavera de la Reina , Spain  known for its ceramic tradition since the Roman times. Also called "búcaro" or botijo. these pitchers were made especially for holding water, or holy water. Most often they were made for the important homes or were located in convents and monasteries , and they would feature crests or coats-of-arms associated with various religious orders , such as this piece. The heraldic cross with Angels the virgin and stars the Discalced Carmelites or Barefoot Carmelites , a Catholic religious order founded in 1562 . or probably another order. Faience , natural clays and enamels , always conserving the traditional method dating back to the 16th century . Not to confuse this beautiful piece with The nice handmade pieces by the artisans from pueblo Mexico . This pitcher is the Talavera de la reyna of Spain. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . This piece would be the perfect addition of history  tradition and the magic of the old world charm and for collectors . A great addition to your bibelot and decorative objects in a library , and a conversation piece or even as a special house warming gift . if you need a vase as a flower holder in a room , or add a splash of joy and color to your kitchen. It goes in a styled Provençal provencial home and in a Spanish décor , interior design on a side bed table , or on top of a long table as a centerpiece . Great vibrant colors and patina with chips cracks losses etc due to use and the marks of the centuries . 

19^th Century Basque Gourd handmade water pitcher. Unlike the Talavera pottery and the Spanish Talavera de la Reina and the Majolica ( faience ) or tin-glazed earthenware ceramic , the Art Pottery handmade and hand crafted such as this piece was common to hold the water and keep it fresh and cold in the shade on a hot summer day . They were not painted to allow perspiration but sometimes they had a  simple design pattern in blue green gray and milky white with traces of orange peel color. This decorative item will decorate A console or as a bibelot in a library , on a side table in a living room  , even as a decorative object on a kitchen counter as a fruit bowl or a vase for sunflowers , in a rustic farm or traditional setting. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave Beverly Hills . Pottery to hold water and oil been used since the Roman times.  Also called " búcaro " bucaro  or botijo . the nice handmade pieces by the artisans perfect addition of history and tradition and the magic of the old world charm Provençal provincial home and in a Spanish decor. Perfect gift idea for the holiday season and house warming to have it outdoor on a coffee table  or on top of a mantle fireplace . this piece had a small touch up restoration of a fine crack on the lip to the side as seen in the pictures, but it is in an overall good shape considering the age and use.  

19^th Century Basque Gourd handmade water pitcher. Unlike the Talavera pottery and the Spanish Talavera de la Reina and the Majolica ( faience ) or tin-glazed earthenware ceramic , the Art Pottery handmade and hand crafted such as this piece was common to hold the water and keep it fresh and cold in the shade on a hot summer day . They were not painted to allow perspiration but sometimes they had a  simple design pattern in blue green gray and milky white with traces of orange peel color. This decorative item will decorate A console or as a bibelot in a library , on a side table in a living room  , even as a decorative object on a kitchen counter as a fruit bowl or a vase for sunflowers , in a rustic farm or traditional setting. Antiques Dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave Beverly Hills . Pottery to hold water and oil been used since the Roman times.  Also called " búcaro " bucaro  or botijo . the nice handmade pieces by the artisans perfect addition of history and tradition and the magic of the old world charm Provençal provincial home and in a Spanish decor. Perfect gift idea for the holiday season and house warming to have it outdoor on a coffee table  or on top of a mantle fireplace . this piece had a small touch up restoration of a fine crack on the lip to the side as seen in the pictures, but it is in an overall good shape considering the age and use.  

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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

Nicely Hand made and hand painted Bibelot with wonderful aged patina . they look great with lavender or standing by itself to decorate the top of a mantle fireplace . they could be used as a decorative piece on a center table as a small cachepot with flowers of the season or on top of chest of drawers . A nice decoration accent on a desk in an office library or studio . Antique dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . Garniture on a table or a console will add the exact splash of charm  In a modern interior design or an old world charm , French Italian Mediterranean .. the pair even more beautiful in person than the camera could capture . interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season

Base is 5" x 5" Top width: 7 1/4".

Great and unique shape Carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique . Natural malachite sculpture . Some are called vide poche or ashtray Dresser caddy or valet tray and sundries bowl . Carved in Mid 20^th Century and it goes with Art Deco style , modern and even traditional design .

Home & Accessories collection where form meets function and high quality to make ordinary decorative objects extraordinary . the hand finish lends a sophisticated edge to this beautiful item , where you can put your keys , small change etc... or simply on top of a side table , credenza , bookshelf , dresser . Los Angeles CA antiques dealer Beverly Hills West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega . A great gift idea for the holiday or for a house warming or for smokers , Very versatile to go in a library an office or simply to use it as a decorative object delicate carvings and patina , a wonderful sculpted art work accent piece in any room 

A beautiful Pair of Early 19^th Century Italian Majolica Garden and interior cache pots  cachepot Glazed Blue Cobalt Ceramic decorated with flowers and Foliage and figures . Rarely to find them in pairs , The craftsmanship on these planters is incredible , they could be used in an entryway on a console , in a library a living or dining room , on side tables or on top of chest of drawers . Very elegant decorative elements to add warmth to your home . during the holiday season use them to hide the pots of your poinsettia . Antique dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly hills West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . They were made in the period of great Majolica Makers such as Minton , Wedgwood , George Jones and Holdcroft . planter jardinière 

Beautiful cast of late 19^th Century Black Cat of Cast Iron Hand Painted Door Stop decorative gift idea

 iron doorstop modelled as a sitting upright Cat

Painted black . By the door guarding the house as a decorative element or by the fireplace guarding the  fire and adding Charm .  Very functional object since it weighs about 11 to 12 lbs it can actually stop a door and not purely decorative . Great conversation piece and it could be a special birthday gift or Christmas gift for someone you love . Antique dealer Los Angeles CA , Melrose ave , la Cienega blvd west Hollywood. 

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.

A nicely hand carved stone paperweight sculpture of a frog object decorative antique gift animalier As a special gift item object to add a touch of elegance to your desk accessories office table . As an entertaining finishing touches Holiday season decorative. To make it part of the biblot in a library or on top of a mantel (fireplace) fireplace. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Beverly Hills West Hollywood Melrose La Cienega Rhodonite is a stone of compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away emotional wounds and scars from the past, and that nurtures love. It stimulates, clears and activates the heart. Rhodonite aids in cases of emotional self-destruction codependency and abuse. It encourages unselfish self-love and forgiveness. The name rhodonite comes from rhodos, the Greek word for rose, referring to the stone's distinct pink or rose red color. This beautiful rhodonite stones display beautiful black veins or patches within the stone. Rhodonite is a very supportive stone that works with the Heart Chakra to attract love and ground negative energies.

Rare pair of clear Cranberry color opaline glass Ram's Head vases Unusual French opaline with gilt decoration Rhyton cornucopia Vases mounted with gilt bronze Ram's heads on white marble bases . Antiques dealer Los Angeles CA West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add the exact splash of color. The Cranberry color is vibrant and charming. In a modern interior design or an old world charm, this pair is even more beautiful in person that the camera captures. Very elegant Pair of decorative objects for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , in a library as part of the beblot

Height: 20"  Diameter: 14" X 10"

Rare 19th/20th Century Trophy Drinking Cornucopia Horn of plenty

Mounted in Silver Plated Cover on Top a Lion Holding Coat of Arms.

Oak Tree Holding up the Scottish Trophy Elaborate Embossing and Engraving with a rarely seen Cyclist Figure Standing by his bicycle. End of Victorian Era. A very large drinking horn or ' Horn of plenty ' Very elaborated decorative engraving and embossing on the copper and metal parts, a real impressive piece. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega .

This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance . vibrant and charmin In a modern interior design or an 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

This beautiful trophy goes to the time at the end of the beautiful Victorian Era

When the Scotts had incredible Cyclists  with the formal attire and high boots.

It reminds me as well of the movie “ Chariots of fire” 

I have seen some boring mounted horns cornucopia but nothing to compare

To the subject or quality or workmanship of this incredible piece.