An abstract stone sculpture of a female form by a mid-late 20th century sculptor. We have an extensive set of photographs showing the carving of this unique statue. Carved into sandstone, this abstract figurative sculpture will make a striking statue in a modern courtyard garden, complete with a weathered finish instilled by exposure to the
Paul Day (b. 1967) portrait plaster bust of a male. This renowned artist is one of the leading sculptors in Britain today. His series of human heads are recognised by the reflections carved into the sunglasses of his subjects and made from bronze, but this bust is something different. Its eyes are on full display
A large-scale plaster statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museum, Brussels, this plaster statue was sourced from a huge stately home. Known in Italian as ‘Lupa Capitolina’, the wolf is depicted as she is
A playful pair of reclaimed mid 20th century life-size Great Dane statues made in terracotta and glazed in white with black spots. Handsomely made, these dogs are superbly designed in realistic detail with dynamic profiles, pointed ears and lively faces! Each large terracotta dog sits in a similar seated position with heads turned at opposite
This weathered antique stone sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts a group of figures in high relief in a classical ancient Greek style manner. The figures are deeply carved and overlapped in what appears to be a fighting or pillaging scene. There
An impressive pair of bronze lion statues in the manner of renowned neoclassical sculptor, Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Considered the greatest neoclassical sculptors of his time, Canova was celebrated for his magnificent sculpting abilities and talent in marble. Cast in bronze, these statues are scale versions inspired by the neoclassical sculptor’s marble Canova Lions that he
An impressive large plaster maquette statue of 20th century champion racehorse Red Rum by sculptor Annette Yarrow. This would’ve been used to create the original in bronze. Red Rum was a thoroughbred steeplechaser who won the esteemed Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool three times: first in 1973, then again in 1974 and finally
This weathered kneeling statue titled ‘The Thinker’ was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts a small figure in a kneeling pose as if praying, sorrowful or in thought. Once part of a private collection, this carving is one of several that we are selling,
This carved stone head bust sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts the shoulders and head of a man in stone with a neutral expression and weathered surface finish that only exposure to the elements through time can create. Once part of a
A stylised dog gargoyle statue expressively carved into York stone. Dating from the late 19th / early 20th centuries, this dog head is over 100 years old and as such has a naturally weathered surface that only time can create, while the deeply carved details of the dog’s face are exceptionally preserved. With imposing eyes, pointed
‘Opera’ by celebrated British sculptor Paul Day depicts a theatre scene intricately modelled with terracotta. Signed and dated by the artist, the theatre sculpture reflects Day’s unusual artistic approach to perspective and scale for which he is much celebrated and admired. It is handmade by the artist and would have been used to create the
A pair of tall verdigris bronze pelican bird statues made in the late 20th century. Finely detailed with intricate feathering, long beaks and webbed feet, each pelican has its own character, looking elegant placed alongside a garden pond or alternatively indoors as decorative sculpture. The greenish-blue patinated finish instils each bronze pelican sculpture with a
This impressive near life-size bronze statue titled ‘Bertha’ is made by British artist David Backhouse. It was originally made for his exhibition at the Alwin Gallery in London in 1979. It depicts a crouching nude female in spectacular detail and is inscribed with the numbers ‘1,1’ making it a one-off piece. Signed by the artist,
A fascinating 20th century painted plaster bust of Winston Churchill from the collection of British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker. Considered one of the greatest Prime Ministers in British history, Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965) served as British Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, leading the country to victory. He
An expressive 20th century life-size bronze figure of Phaethon by sculptor Jim Mathieson. Signed by the artist and marked ‘3/12’ as a small limited edition piece. J. Mathieson (1931-2003) Though born in 1931, it wasn’t until his mid-thirties that James W. Mathieson began his artistic career. Born in Calcutta, India, he moved to Scotland with
Introducing ‘The Gossips’; a set of 3 life-size figurative statues by dating from the 20th century by an unknown artist. The set depicts a trio of highly stylised, abstract female forms stood as if casually chatting. One stands with arms crossed while another raises the back of her hand to her face as if whispering.
This weathered antique stone plaque was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts various figures in high relief including a recognisable elephant at its centre in what appear to be a marching or parading scene. Once part of a private collection, this carving is one
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions,