Two Amputated War Veterans Bronze Sculpture By Paul Thubert
Paul Thubert (1847-1933) was a British born sculpture that created here a bronze sculpture of two elderly veterans of probably World War One (maybe even before), wearing their long military coats and medals. One man had his arm amputated and the other his leg and has his cane under his arm. The arm amputated man is speaking into the others ear, probably another war injury which made him hard of hearing.
The details of this sculpture and excellent and convey a real story of the horrors and price of war as well as heroes that put their lives on the line for the sake of their nation.
Dimensions:
Height: 27 cm / 10.62 inches
Width: 16 cm / 6.3 inches
Weight: 3.7 Kg / 8.15 lbs.
Iron Mike WW1 Marine Corps Bronze Sculpture
Iron Mike WW1 Marine Corps bronze sculpture signed by Raphael Peyre.
The sterling silver plaque has proof marks and reads:
American Expeditionary Force
France
1917-1919
The Iron Mike WW1 Marine soldier sculpture is also marked: Hotel des Invalides which is located in a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and an old soldiers' retirement home, the building's original purpose.
The sculpture is also marked: "Crusading for Right" which is the official name of the statue at Quantico, sculpted in 1919 nicknamed Iron Mike.
Dimensions:
Height: 25 cm / 9.84 inches
Width: 17 cm / 6.69 inches
Weight: 1.73 Kg / 3.81 lbs.
Gallic Warrior Bronze Sculpture By Hans Keck
Gallic Warrior bronze sculpture by Hans Keck featuring a fighter (maybe gladiator) wearing a helmet, holding a shield in on his left arm and a short sword in his right hand. Very nice details of the warrior's lean physique. The base is made of marble and the sculpture is signed by the artist. Beautiful brownish patina.
The sword is glued on and will need attention.
Dimensions:
Height: 30 cm / 11.8 inches
Width: 19 cm / 7.48 inches
Weight: 1.85 Kg / 4 lbs.
Another similar bronze sculpture that we have for sale is Gaulois by Adolphe Jean Lavergne: https://www.mayerantiques.com/product/gaulois-by-adolphe-jean-lavergne
Shot Put Athlete Sculpture By Julius Schmidt-Felling
Bronze sculpture of shot-put athlete by Julius Schmidt-Felling.
The sculpting style of the athlete throwing a metal ball seems to be more of an art deco than the earlier realistic style of the artist.
The signature of the artist Julius Schmidt-Felling is clearly marked on the base of the sculpture.
Made probably during the early 20th century when the beginnings of the art deco style started to gain a following.
Dimensions:
Height: 27 cm / 10.6 inches
Width: 12.5 cm / 4.9 inches
Depth: 7 cm / 2.7 inches
Weight: 3 Kg / 6.6 lbs.
Young Austro-Hungarian Soldier Bronze Sculpture
A young Austro-Hungarian soldier bronze sculpture. Beautiful details of the helmet, uniform and combat gear. On the base in the back is the writing in German: Das Schlachten Der Jugend (The slaughter of the youth), in honor of the millions of young soldiers who were killed during World War One.
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm / 11 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight: 2.7 Kg / 6 lbs.
The Shepherd By Raphael Hubert Patinated Bronze Sculpture
The shepherd boy (Le berger in French) by Raphael Hubert, a dark brownish patinated bronze sculpture from around the 1920's. The boy shepherd is looking into the distance at his sheep, wearing his hat and only a loin cloth, holding his shepherd's staff. The staff is missing in many of these sculptures. The sculpture is on a very nice base. Marked "Hubert" on the side of the plinth.
Raphaël HUBERT was an artist born in France in 1884 and deceased c.1975.
Dimensions
Height: 35.5 cm / 13.9 inches
Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches
Weight: 1.7 Kg / 3.74 lbs.
The Hunter By Maurice Bouval Bronze Sculpture
A nude male hunter stalking his game with a sling shot and a pheasant tied to his belt, peering into the distance and covering his eyes from the sunshine glare, on naturalistically-cast base . The base is signed M. Bouval in script, Goldscheider foundry mark. On additional marble base. This work is sometimes titled "The Bird Catcher" or "Boy Hunter" or "Child Hunter".
Dimensions:
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches
Width: 14 cm / 5.5 inches
Depth: 7 cm / 2.7 inches
Weight: 2.9 Kg / 6.4 lbs.
Hans Muller Bronze Sculpture Madonna And Jesus Child
Hans Muller (Austrian 1873-1937) bronze sculpture of the Madonna and Jesus Child (Maria mit dem Jesuskind), signed on the back and on a marble base. The small plaque on the base reads:
To Rev. Kieran P. Moran C.M, S.T.D
Who for 15 years made such generous
And unselfish use of his God-given
Talents in the interest
Of the Central Association
Of the Miraculous Medal
Silver Jubilee
March 1940
From: Father Skelly
Jurassic World T-Rex Skeleton Bronze Sculpture By Tongshifu
Jurassic World T-Rex dinosaur skeleton bronze sculpture by Tongshifu USC LLC and Amblin. Limited edition number 079 of 999 copies.
Tyrannosaurus rex bronze dinosaur skeleton sculpture presented by the Jurassic World movie franchise and made by Tongshifu in a limited addition.
Dimensions
Height: 26cm
Length: 45cm
Width: 7.5cm
Weight: 2.24 Kg
Arab Water Seller With Clay Jug On His Back
The Carpet Seller Sculpture By Franz Bergmann of Austria
The carpet seller is one of a series of similar statues of middle eastern Arab figures from the start of the 20th century made in Austria by Franz Bergmann. The sculptures are made of cold-painted bronze with vibrant colors. This sculpture is of an Arab carpet seller presenting his carpet to a potential customer that might have been passing by him in the busy bazar market.
Dimensions (Height x Length x Width)
18 cm X 16.5 cm X 14 cm
7" X 6.5" X 5.5"
Gaulois By Adolphe Jean Lavergne – Bronze sculpture
Gaulois by Adolphe Jean Lavergne bronze sculpture of ancient Celtic warrior. This bronze sculpture of a Gaul warrior, features the Celtic fighter with his helmet, holding his sword in one hand and a leaf in another, axe hanging from his belt and a fur garment covering his groin. A beautiful depiction of this ancient French Celtic warrior by French sculptor Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1852-1901). This warrior might be a depiction of Vercingetorix (80 – 46 BC) the Gallic king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe who united the Gauls in a failed revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. After surrendering to Caesar and spending almost six years in prison, he was executed in Rome.
Dimensions
Height: 49 cm
Width: 15 cm
Length: 15 cm
Weight: 6 Kg