An antique bronze sculpture depicting Hebe and Jupiter’s eagle, after Laurent-Honore Marqueste. Dating to circa 1890, the statue depicts a female figure standing nude on a rocky outcrop holding a pitcher and cup of ambrosia with the eagle behind her. She stands on a circular naturalistically-cast base with cast signature ‘Marqueste’ and inscribed ‘F. BARBEDIENNE.
A mid 19th century statuary marble sculpture of the ‘Dying Gaul’ after the antique. This marble sculpture is a scale depiction of the larger Dying Gaul marble statue, currently located in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy. It is considered one of ancient Rome’s masterpieces and an essential stop for tourists during 18th and 19th
A late 18th century neoclassical white statuary marble tablet depicting the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, after the study by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and further after the antique by Tryphon. This exquisite marble tablet is carved with a procession of five cherubs. Cupid, the ancient Roman God of Love, holds a dove and is veiled
An antique 20th century plaster sculpture of a Nike, the Greek goodies of victory. Constructed from fibrous plaster with a painted finish, this unique sculpture depicts the headless goddess after the original sculpture from the Temple of Athena Nike, dating to circa 410 BCE, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. However, the original did not survive throughout time
A beautiful pair of late Georgian era white statuary marble plaques carved with neoclassical pitchers and laurel wreaths, originally used as corner blocks for an English Georgian fireplace. Dating to circa 1800, these plaques are over 220 years old and are in beautiful condition for their age, the statuary marble still crisp and white in
A large antique Italian marble fragment depicting a section of the Calydonian Boar Hunt. Likely once forming part of a great carved frieze, this marble fragment is thought to be 600 years old, dating from as early as the 15th century. It is exceptionally detailed, the intricate carving still as clear and distinctive as it
A striking set of 2 English antique Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these 220-year-old late Georgian Greek style stone columns are evocative of the great architecture found in Rome and Greece during the height of the neoclassical era. With their generous
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these 220-year-old late Georgian stone columns are evocative of the great architecture found in Rome and Greece during the height of the neoclassical era. With their generous scrolls and
Three large neoclassical style plaster wall roundels after renowned Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822). These impressive sculpted wall plaques depict classical, Greek style scenes in relief. These include (left to right): The Goat Amalthea with the Infant Jupiter and a Faun, Living from the Land and The Music Lesson. Cast in plaster, these
A large and intricately made Greek style mosaic wall art panel inspired by “The Stag Hunt”, a 4th century mosaic found in Pella, Greece, and signed by ancient Greek artist, Gnosis. Small tessera mosaic tiles are used to depict two hunters in incredible detail, with two dogs and a stag to the centre and guilloche
A pair of interesting ancient Greek style statuary marble relics or wall plaques, depicting a serpent and dove in relief. Thought to be of Greek or Italian origin, these antique wall plaques have an ancient look and feel, with wear and discolouration that offers a glimpse into their history. Perhaps they were once collector’s items,
A collection of Greek style plaster frieze models circa 1820, later framed with glass to the front. Likely once part of a larger sequence, the plaster fragments are highlighted with black paint and depict Greek cavalry similar to that detailed on the famous 6th century BC Parthenon Frieze. The Parthenon Frieze Believed to date from
A mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, this carved limestone fragment is reminiscent of a ruined Greek or Roman temple. A fragment from European history, this antique architectural piece offers a glimpse into French craftsmanship of times gone
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 antique terracotta plaque depicting a horse and rider in neoclassical and roman styles by the workshops of 19th century French ceramist, sculptor and architect, Émile Müller. Possibly after a similar design found at Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli. Mounted on a bespoke steel stand, this antique plaque makes a beautiful display item for a collector’s cabinet
A three-quarter lifesize French buff terracotta antique statue of Clio, one of the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology, dating from the early 20th century. Goddess of history, Clio leans on a tree stump and is swathed in sweeping fabric, holding an open scroll in her left hand as she is often depicted. Of good scale
This 20th century antique style plaster plaque depicts a bucranium in striking high relief. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among swags and garlands of foliage. This embellishment was commonly used in classical architecture and Doric temples of ancient Rome and later during
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
Dating from 1898, this impressive life-size statue of Erato once decorated the façade of the Apollo Inn in Tottenham Court Road, London. Modelled by John Broad for Doulton and Co, this Erato statue stood alongside Apollo and the other 8 muses on the exterior of the Apollo Inn public house from 1898 until the building’s
This 19th century pair of antique Greek terracotta antefix ornaments would have once decorated a tiled roof. Also known as ‘akrokeramo’, antefix such as these were often used by the ancient Greeks and Romans in anthemion architecture, acting as a decorative feature while also concealing the joining tiles of a roof. Originating from Greece, each
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
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