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Goldscheider Ceramic Bust

Most busts from the Goldscheider manufactory were produced in terracotta.  This is one of the rarer glazed ceramic pieces. Dating from around 1903 it is by the artist J. Louger who sculpted several other figures…

Lovers at the Gondola

Fabulous and very large Marcell Goldscheider figural group titled “Lovers at the Gondola” also sometimes known as “Harlequin and Columbine”. Marcell was the only member of the family to be trained as a potter and…

‘La Bonté’ by Gaudez*

Dating from circa 1890, this is an old original all bronze casting of Gaudez’ “La Bonté” which was also produced in a smaller size in bronze and ivory. The title roughly translates to “Goodness” and…

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Goddess of the Stars*

Fabulous and very large Art Nouveau bronze, probably of the goddess Asteria (“of the stars”) by the celebrated French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Germain (1845-1910).  The photographs unfortunately just don’t do justice to this really lovely sculpture.…

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The Banjo Player*

Fabulous terracotta bust of a straw-hatted black American banjo player, from Friedrich Goldscheider dating from circa 1890-95. The large size accentuates the wonderfully fine detail to every facet of this figure, with the fabric of…

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Goldscheider Bust ‘Edith’*

Head and shoulders terracotta bust sculpted by the artist Haniroff and cast by Freidrich Goldscheider of Vienna circa 1900. Titled ‘Edith’ but unfortunately we are unable to find any information on who Edith was and…

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Kochendörfer Bust of a Young Maiden*

German Art Nouveau ceramic bust of a young maiden with laurel leaves in her hair. Looking straight ahead, her wide open eyes and slightly open mouth give her a look of young innocence. Titled ‘Eros’…

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“Psyche”

An old French, probably terracotta (although we’re not a hundred percent sure) statue titled “Psyche”, who was the lover of Cupid. She is seen standing barefoot on rocky terrain with bow in hand and a quiver full of…

‘Le Sommeil’ by Madrassi*

Gorgeous Art Nouveau bronze sculpture dating from circa 1880 by the Italian artist and sculptor Luca Madrassi (1848-1919), correctly titled ‘Le Sommeil’ but sometimes also known as ‘Sleeping Nymph’.  The subject is a young semi-nude…

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Perching Parrot Lamp*

Great looking carved and turned wooden lamp with a colourful perching parrot holding up the wire connection and suspending the light fitting from its beak. Fitted with a wonderful old patinated copper and glass beaded…

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Lorenzl Nude Dancer*

Cold-painted bronze figure by Josef Lorenzl of a joyful and lissom nude dancer with her hair flying as she swirls on tiptoe.  She’s on one leg with the other extended behind her and holds posies…

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Tree-Climbing Panther*

Green patinated spelter panther unusually modelled climbing a tree, signed by the noted French sculptor M. Leducq. A very tactile piece which is occasionally found as a larger version with the addition of two small…

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Art Deco Bakelite Weather Station*

Art Deco bakelite weather station incorporating three adjacent displays for temperature (in farenheit), barometric pressure and humidity. With a dial on the back to enable adjustment for altitude.  Made by Taylor Instrument Companies of Rochester,…

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Divine Immortality*

Art Nouveau maiden reading from a scroll and writing on a large upright stone face.  There is a lyre and a laurel wreath at her feet on one side and ivy spreading up the rock…

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Bastiani Bronze Bust*

Well detailed patinated bronze bust of a delightful looking young lady by the Italian sculptor Bastiani, about whom very little is known. Dating from the late 19th century, this is a fine study portraying the model…

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‘Oh no, she’s going to kiss me’

Charming and amusing pair of young children designed by Stefan Dakon and made by the firm Keramos around the late 1930’s. The boy, hands behind his back and looking somewhat bashful, is about to receive…