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Antique Sculptures
C19TH ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE “ARIADNE ON THE PANTHER” AFTER HEINRICH DANNECKER.
Antique SculpturesC19TH ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE “ARIADNE ON THE PANTHER” AFTER HEINRICH DANNECKER.
C19th Italian carved alabaster sculpture “Ariadne on the Panther” after Heinrich Danneker.
Carved alabaster sculpture after the marble original by Heinrich Danneker (German b. 1758 Stuttgart d. 1841).
This masterpiece by Dannecker is considered by some to be a ‘modern’ classic and is perhaps one of the best known and important German sculptures of the 19th century. The sculpture shows the Greek goddess Ariadne , lying in divine nakedness on one of Dionysus’ panthers.
Completed in 1824, it was heavily damaged by bombing at Frankfurt in October 1943 , and it’s restoration was only completed in 1978. It is now exhibited at the Liebeg-Haus in Frankfurt.
In Greek Mythology , Ariadne , having been abandoned by Theseus , is comforted by Bacchus/Dionysus on the island of Naxos and carried to him , her head crowned with a garland of grape leaves , on a panther.SKU: n/a -
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FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURE OF TWO HOUNDS. FRENCH ARTIST L.BUREAU
Description:
Late 19th century French bronze sculpture of two hounds, set on a Vert Maurin marble base. This bronze sculpture is signed in the bronze by the French artist L.Bureau.
This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition with a lovely rich patination.
Leon Bureau ( 1866- 1906 ) French artist who specialized in animal groups, working mainly in bronze. This work is highly sought after and has a reputation of producing quality pieces.
This bronze sculpture measures,
Height 16″ – 40cm
Width 22″ – 56cm
Depth 10″ -26cmSKU: n/a -
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LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURE
Late 19th century French bronze sculpture set on a Verdi green marble base with bronze beading . This sculpture is titled Diane. This sculpture is signed in the bronze Houdon.
This piece is in good condition but has some ageing to the patination.
This sculpture measures,
Height 26″ – 65cm
Width 8″ – 19cm
Depth 15″ – 38cmSKU: n/a -
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LELEU ART DECO SIDEBOARD CIRCA 1935
An Art Deco sideboard designed and executed by J&M Leleu, Paris (Jules and Marcel Leleu atelier).
Art Deco Complete, Alastair Duncan p.420
Palisander wood with ivory handles and detail with marble top. Set over shaped bun feet. Central cabinets with drawers and small cabinets to sides.
French, circa 1935
JEROEN MARKIES ART DECO FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS
Internal Ref: 219162SKU: n/a
