19th Century Gloria Victis bronze statue, By Barbedienne.
By J.A. Mercie 1, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th Century patinated bronze statue of 'Gloria Victis' with gilded highlights. Raised on a marble plinth.
Marble, Bronze
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The piece is titled on the base ‘GLORIA VICTIS’ and signed 'A. Mercié', 'F. Barbedienne, Fondeur.
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Antonin Mercié; "Quand même; Escultura de bronce, siglo XIX
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in MADRID, ES
En 1882 repitió este éxito con el grupo "Quand Meme", que como "Gloria Victis" rememora la guerra Franco-prusiana de 1870.
Bronze
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victis" and signed by A...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Lidded Urns
By Fumiére et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
They took part in many French exhibitions and created many historical monuments in and around Paris, including Saint Michael striking down the dragon (designed by Duret for the Saint...
Bronze, Ormolu
François Truphème (1820 -1880) - 'Moses and Jochebed'
By Thiebaut Freres, François Truphème
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The Thiébaut Foundry (1844-1901) was one of the most important foundries of the 19th Century casting monumental works such as the Gloria Victis by Mercie and the monument to the Defe...
Bronze
Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Thiébaut Foundry (1844-1901) was one of the most important foundries of the Nineteenth Century casting monumental works such as the Gloria Victis by Mercie and the monument to th...
Bronze
Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The Thiébaut Foundry (1844-1901) was one of the most important foundries of the Nineteenth Century casting monumental works such as the Gloria Victis by Mercie and the monument to th...
Bronze
Fine Late 19th Century Sculpture Entitled Enfant à la Cage by Thiebaut Freres
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
At that period the company took part in many exhibitions and made a lot of outstanding monumental works: Gloria Victis by Mercié, monument devoted to Paris' Defence made by Barrias, ...
Malachite, Bronze
Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in Long Island City, NY
After the success of his celebrated bronze group Gloria Victis at the Salon of 1874, Mercié’s best known work was the present allegorical group Quand Même, which was erected in 1884 ...
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Goddess Diana by Mercié 19th Century
Located in London, GB
His first great popular successes were the David and Gloria Victis, which was shown and received the Medal of Honour of the Paris Salon.
Bronze
A. Mercie "Gloria Victis" foundeur F. Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie
Located in OŻARÓW MAZOWIECKI, PL
A stunning and highly sought after patinated bronze figure with an allegorical theme, titled "Gloria Victis" (Glory to the vanquished). Signed on the basis of the name of the author ...
Bronze
Antonin Mercie, French Gloria Victis 19th Century Bronze Sculpture
By Antonin Mercie
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antonin Mercie, French (1845-1916) Gloria Victis 19th century bronze sculpture "Gloria Victis" Beautiful patinated bronze figural sculpture with gilt accents.
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antonin Mercié Gloria Victis, Important Bronze Group Sculpture
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Paris, FR
The plaster model for 'Gloria Victis" was purchased by the City of Paris.
Bronze
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H 56 in W 33 in D 25 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Bronze “Gloria Victis” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie
Located in Long Island City, NY
The wonderful and exceptional Late 19th Century bronze figural sculpture entitled “Gloria Victis” by Mercié and Barbedienne Antonin Mercié and Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze, mid...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 42.33 in Dm 16.54 in
‘Gloria Victis’, A Patinated Bronze Figural Group by Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture note: The sculpture “GLORIA VICTIS” is on display in the entrance hall of the Petit Palais Museum, in Paris.
Bronze
Sold
H 16 in Dm 12.5 in
Late 19th Century Crystal and Bronze Sculptural Centerpiece by Thiebaut Freres
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Long Island City, NY
At that period the company took part in many exhibitions and made a lot of outstanding monumental works: Gloria Victis by Mercié, monument devoted to Paris' Defence made by Barrias, ...
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Antonin Mercié Bronze Sculpture of David Avant le Combat, Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antonin Mercie
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Having exhibited his Gloria Victis in plaster at the Salon in 1874 and in bronze in 1875, both years with extraordinary success, David Avant Le Combat was introduced to the public in...
Bronze
Sold
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
"David Vainqueur" Bronze Sculpture by Antonin Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Shippensburg, PA
He remained in Rome from 1869-1873, creating both of his most famous works: David Vainqueur and Gloria Victis!; at 27 he won medal of first class with David Vainqueur, after which he...
19th Century Bronze by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The draped figure of Gloria carrying the angel Victis, on a naturalistic base.
Bronze
19th Century 'Gloria Victis' Bronze Statue
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French 19th century bronze statue depicting 'Gloria Victis' signed; A. Mercie. Barbedienne. Having gilded relief and mounted on a rouge marble plinth.
Bronze
Sold
H 36.75 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Group of Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercié
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a winged figure of victory carrying a fallen warrior by Antonin Mercié Gloria Victis, bronze with brown patina.
Bronze
Sold
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
'David Vainqueur de Goliath' a Bronze Figure by Antonin Mercié, circa 1880
By Antonin Mercie, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The full-size plaster model of Gloria Victis was exhibited at the Salon of 1874, winning the Medaille d'Honneur and critical acclaim.
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "David avant le Combat” by Antonin Mercie & Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antonin Mercie
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Having exhibited his Gloria Victis in plaster at the Salon in 1874 and in bronze in 1875, both years with extraordinary success, David Avant Le Combat was introduced to the public in...
Bronze
Antonin Mercie French Bronze Sculpture of David Vainqueur, Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
He remained in Rome from 1869-1873, creating both of his most famous works: David Vainqueur and Gloria Victis!; at 27 he won medal of first class with David Vainqueur, after which he...
Bronze
Sold
H 33.25 in W 18 in D 16 in
French Bronze of Napoleon Marching in Waterloo After Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Los Angeles, CA
His first great popular successes were the David and Gloria Victis. The latter bronze was shown and received the Medal of Honour of the Paris Salon and was subsequently placed in the...
Bronze
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$38,424
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
Ormolu
$246,069
H 60.24 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Marble Sculpture by Vichi, 'Exotic Dancer', for 1914, French Salon
By Ferdinando Vichi
Located in London, GB
This astonishing early 20th century Orientalist sculpture is one of the finest of its kind, full of movement, sensuality and effortless charm. The work of celebrated Italian sculptor...
Carrara Marble
$35,000
H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
"Sudbourne Premier: Suffolk Punch Stallion" Herbert Haseltine, 1927 Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Herbert Haseltine Sudbourne Premier: Suffolk Punch Stallion, 1927 Signed left side: © HASELTINE / MCMXXVII Bronze, dark brown patina, parcel gilding 10 1/2 inches high. x 11 1/2 inch...
Bronze
$19,138
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875), ' Theseus fighting the centaur Bianor'
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Patinated Bronze Group, Entitled 'Thesée Combattant le Centaure Bianor' ('Theseus Fighting the Centaur Bianor'), Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, From the Model By Antoine Louis...
Bronze
$26,000
H 66.75 in W 61 in D 22 in
French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet. Item features stunning carvings throughout with maidens and armed soldiers holding flower bouque...
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Bed with Carved Finial Posts
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
Walnut
$10,252 / set
H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Egyptian Revival carved and gilt wooden pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of Egyptian Revival carved and gilt wooden pedestals French, early 20th Century Height 105cm, width 52cm, depth 51cm This eccentric pair of pedestals is crafted in the Egyptian...
Walnut
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic late 19th century Japanese carved softwood armchair. Having mythical dragons entwined to the backrest and arms, raised on carved cabriole legs.
Softwood
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful mythical dragons to the back rest and arms. Having a serpentine shaped seat and raised o...
Softwood
$34,700
H 14.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Extremely Rare Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An extremely rare, museum quality pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne ormolu and champlevé enamel vases, circa 1870, certainly designed by Louis Constant Sevin. Very unusual form and s...
Enamel, Ormolu
$4,116Sale Price|30% Off
H 82 in W 22 in D 26 in
Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Medieval Suit of Armour. Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000. Retail $18,000. A hammered bronze suit of a...
Bronze
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
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