Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800

This splendid candlestick depicts an armed warrior with the body of a bird and the tail of a mermaid.   [..], Bronze, goldish patina on traces of dark brown patina, 17,5x11x6,5 cm

Fine lion realised in detailed naturalistic manner, represented in an unusual position (maybe a part of a larger [..], Bronze, golden patina, 9,5x13x6 cm

Mortar with its original pestle. On the band curious decoration with dragons and sacks containing foundry tools [..], Bronze, patina, Mortar 10x12,5x12,5 cm Pestle 20,5 cm

This St. George and the dragon is clearly of Nordic origin, most likely German, where it was a popular iconography, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26x12x8,5 cm

Bronze reproductions of two classical statues preserved in the Lateran Museums in Rome and the Vatican Museum. [..], Bronze, brown patina, Bronze 12,5x5,5x4 cm

Curious bacellate bowl of ovoid form resting on octagonal plinth, mounted on a red jasper base. Each segment [..], Bronze, brown patina on jasper base, Overall 17x13x7 cm Bronze 10,5x13x7 cm

This pair of bronze statuettes depicts two wayfarers carrying on their shoulders baskets for goods transport. [..], Bronze, with brown natural patina and traces of dark brown patina, Left sculpture, overall 25,5x12x13 cm Bronze 21,5x10x11 cm Right sculpture, overall 26,5x12x13 cm Bronze 22x7,5x9 cm

The bronze is accompanied by the expertise of Dr. Charles Avery.   Examination of the metal [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of darker patina , Overall 28,5x10x10 cm Bronze 19,7x9x6 cm

This fine writing box is a Renaissance invention. Facades decorated with centaurs, shield-bearing putti and [..], Bronze, brown-redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 7,5x22x12,7 cm

This curious candlestick repeats the composition of an oil lamp housed in the Bode Museum, Berlin: pelican’s [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 9x15,5x7,5 cm

This small inkwell represents one of the simplest and oldest forms of its kind, called a pozzo . This desk [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 6x8,5x9 cm

This small lantern repeats antique  motifs taken up in the Renaissance era, in the wake of the rediscovery [..], Bronze, natural patina, traces of dark patina, 7,5x15x7,5 cm

Fine pair of gilt bronze lions. The holes in their backs suggest that they were a support of a table coin cabinet [..], Gilt bronze, 9,5x13,5x10 cm

Pair of sphinxes in Grand Tour style, probably France first half of the 19th century.   Tasteful [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 9x13x5 cm

Inkwell with a chiseled central body supported by three crouched lions above a trefoil base supported by feet [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 23,5x23x20,5 cm

The bronze proposed here depicts a nereid riding on a dolphin and balancing on her head a valva of tridacna [..], Bronze, silver-plated, Overall 27,5x20x13,5 cm Bronze 15x11,5x8 cm

This candlestick depicts a satyr with a cornucopia in his right hand, to which a pinecone-shaped bobeche is [..], Bronze, golden patina with traces of dark brown patina, 23x13,5x12 cm

The marble sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta, now in the Vatican Museums in Rome, was excavated in 1863 from [..], Bronze, dark patina , 35x21x14 cm

This bronze depicts Honore' Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1748-1791), a leading figure of the Revolution, [..], Bronze, brown patina, 39x11,5x17 cm

This original bronze was part of the 16th-century archaeological collection of the Farnese family in Rome (now [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 40x14x14 Bronze 32x10x9

This fascinating sculpture of Christ belongs to the Baroque genre and was developed in 17th century Rome, following [..], Bronze, silver-plated, 29x20x5,5 cm

The catalogue of Crucifixes that came out of Giambologna's foundry.  The stylistic innovations brought [..], Bronze, redish patina, traces of dark brown patina, 23x20,5x5 cm

The model for this beautiful Crucifix was attributed by Charles Avery to the school of Giambologna, in particular [..], Bronze, brown patina, traces of dark brown patina, 28,5x28,5x6 cm

This fascinating and rare bronze, depicts a Roman matron posed as Venus Pudica, with one hand on her breast [..], Bronze, patina, Overall 38,5x10x10 cm Bronze 30x9x5,5 cm

The sculpture depicts King Henry IV on the head of his army at the Battle of Ivry in 1590. Engraved on the base [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 27x24x10,5 cm

Classic oval medallion depicting the profile of Roman emperor Tiberius (42 B.C.-37 A.D.).   Certainly [..], Bronze,brown patina, traces of greenish patina, 47x38 cm

Large plaque made in bas-relief depicting the Madonna seated with Child on her lap with the John Baptist, St. [..], Bronze, dark patina, 41,5x28x3 cm

Large decorative plaque in high relief in Renaissance style, depicting the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The portrait [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, 37x29x3 cm

A sculpture of considerable size, it depicts Saint Barbara amongst the tower, in which she was imprisoned by [..], Bronze, dark brown patina, Overall 69,5x29x24 cm Bronze 63x29x24 cm

Amusing collection of mascarons in eclectic taste, probably made in the 19th century. Possibly decorations of [..], Brass and gilt brass, From 11x9 cm to 19x20 cm

This rare antique clothing item was probably a buckle for a leather belt.   It is embossed with [..], Bronze, brown patina, 12x9x2 cm

A fine decoration depicting Juno seated on an architectural element with a sceptre in hand and a peacock, one [..], Embossed and gilded brass, 17x9x1,5 cm

This fine bust depicts a woman in armour, likely Minerva.   In the Venetian area this kind of [..], Bronze, brown patina, Overall 11x8x6 cm Bronze 8,5x6x4,5 cm

Curious handle or door knocker decorated with a noble coat of arms. The family arms (three baskets divided by [..], Bronze, brown patina, 26,5x3,5x4 cm

This rare bronze was cast from a direct cast of a real shell.   In the Renaissance, castings [..], Bronze, patina, traces of gilding, 6,5x18,5x13,5 cm

The original model of this bronze is attributed to Massimiliano Soldani Benzi and is held in the collection [..], Bronze, redish patina on black patin. Ebonized wood base with inclusion of round ruin marble, Overall 58,5x16,5x16,5 cm Bronze 37,5x14x14

This lion reproduces the marble sculpted by Flaminio Vacca in 1600. The sculpture was originally commissioned [..], Bronze, golden natural patina, traces of artifical dark patina. Base in yellow Siena marble, Overall 26x31,5x13,5 cm Bronze 17,5x29x11 cm

This charming bronze depicts a small dog scratching its ear, a subject after an engraving by the so-called "Master [..], Full bronze, red patina with traces of dark patina, 5,5x10x8,5 cm

Group of six small bronzes depicting St. Peter and Paul, Christ, Christ and the Magdalene, St. Joseph and the [..], Gilt and silver-plated bronze, Average measures 14x4,5x3,5 cm

Giambologna devoted himself to the subject of the Christ crucified, pioneering a new canon in which proportion [..], Bronze, patina, 32x27x7 cm