An antique limestone statue of the Uffizi Boar after the antique reclaimed from a property in London. This beautifully weathered and finely modelled piece is certain to make an impression in any garden as an ornamental feature thanks to its spectacular scale. This classical sculpture is generally thought to be based on the story of
A 16th century roman style marble column fragment circa 1550. This Solomonic marble column is mounted onto a bespoke steel base. A fascinating, intricately worked antique. We can imagine this fragment of Ancient Rome being discovered and brought back to Great Britain as part of a Grand Tour. In addition to this piece, we have two
Antique 20th century Italian bronze statue of Narcissus; the Greek God referred to as ‘the self-lover’. Cast in bronze, this Grand Tour style Narcissus statue dates from 1900 and as such has a wonderful Verdigris patina that only exposure to the elements through time can create. The Greek God stands nude as he is often
An outstanding pair of large 19th century antique pietra dura panels after the Italian Corbarelli workshops. Each highly decorative panel is exceptionally made, depicting twin handled floral filled vases formed using precise inlays of various marbles and semi-precious stones. These include lapis lazuli, agate, verde antico and Siena, specially chosen for their natural variations in
This reclaimed roman style mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It contains intricate mosaic work using contrasting coloured marble, giving it the look of an ancient Roman villa or bath house. Suggestive of a larger design, it was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel stand
A handsomely made bronze scale architectural model of an arched gateway circa 1880. It is of Grand Tour style, ornamented with a decorative finial to the top depicting a pair of squirrels between an urn with flowers. The bronze has a beautiful patina, making this scale model a stunning architectural antique for a bookcase, mantel
An antique Italian carved marble sculpture of Ariadne and the Panther circa 1860, signed indistinctly, modelled after the antique by Johann Heinrich von Dannecker (1758-1841). Elegantly made, it depicts Princess of Greek Mythology, Ariadne, seated in a relaxed reclining position on a panther. She is nude, swathed partly in drapery and holds a bunch of
A 19th century antique marble sculpture of Aphrodite also referred to as the ‘Crouching Venus’ on an octagonal pedestal. It is based on the antique Roman statue that forms part of the Royal Collection. This beautiful example once formed part of a private collection in Oxfordshire where it was a focal point within a traditional
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depict the torso of a female and a male above tapering term-style pedestals decorated with stylised lion faces. Together, they make an imposing pair of ornamental features for classically styled courtyard
A striking antique cast iron centrepiece urn dating from the late 19th century. Originating from France, this 150-year-old, gilded urn is a showstopping piece with its bold black paint and gold colour contrasts. The design brings a sense of grandeur to any setting, detailed with masks among foliage and scrolls to both the front and
This antique mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It contains intricate mosaic work using contrasting coloured marble in a repeated waved pattern that gives it the look of an ancient Roman villa or bath house. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England along with other similar designs and includes a
This roman style mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It contains intricate mosaic work using contrasting coloured marble, giving it the look of an ancient Roman villa or bath house. The partial curved pattern suggests it was once part of a larger design. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of
A characteristic sphinx sculpture nicely carved into finely grained limestone, dating from the 1800s. This sphinx is of interesting scale and makes a striking decorative item for an interior, especially for those with an interest in Egyptology and iconic ancient architecture! It is over 200 years old, dating from the Grand Tour era, and as
This impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue depicts three winged cherubs in exceptional detail, hand carved into solid pine wood. The putti statue dates from the 1860s and is of Baroque style, showcasing the drama, movement and animation of sculptures and architecture during the era. The three nude winged infants – known as
A 19th century terracotta depiction of a shepherd boy based on the marble statue by late 18th/early 19th century Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvalsden. This terracotta statue once resided in the gardens of Knedlington Manor, East Yorkshire. Built in the early 1840s by Thomas Clarke, the manor was designed in the Tudor style by Weightman and
This impressive 19th century neoclassical bust is made in plaster and depicts a section of the iconic ‘Hermes of Praxiteles’ statue by famed sculptor of the classical era, Praxiteles. Also referred to as ‘Hermes Carrying the Infant Dionysus’, the original is crafted in marble and portrays God of Greek mythology Hermes standing with the baby
These framed artworks are after artist John F. Henning’s 19th century plaster cast depictions of seven religious tapestries by high renaissance painter Raphael. Each are made in silver plate on copper electrotype plaques within a glazed ebonised wooden frame. All scenes are of a religious nature, depicting key episodes of the lives of Christian apostles
A rare 19th century plaster portrait bust of Homer after an almost identical plaster design by Italian sculptors Carlo and Filippo Albacini, depicted in herm-type style with a detailed head and partial torso. It is a scale copy of an original marble bust of Homer that can currently be found in the British Museum. This
This pair of important Italian Renaissance marble baths belonged to the Warrior Pope Julius II, one of the most powerful and influential Popes of the 16th century. Unearthed from ‘La Suvera’, his Italian country villa in the heart of Siena, the pair of baths are handcrafted in Rosso Verona marble which would’ve once showcased a
Antique Style Greek Mosaic Depicting Thetis. A 20th century mosaic, depicting Thetis riding side-saddle on the back of a hippocampus, delivering the armour of Achilles, within a wavy border. A brilliant, decorative piece of art work.