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Moorish Bronze Sculpture

1920s Bronze Clad Sculpture of a Seated Moorish Camel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920s Bronze Clad Sculpture of a Seated Moorish Camel, Realistically modeled figure of a seated
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Early 20th Century Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Composition, Bronze

Moorish Bronze Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).     
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Busts

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Bronze

Moorish Bronze Man Bust
Moorish Bronze Man Bust
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Moorish horseman bronze, return from the hunt, Signed Barge Fils
Located in Nice, FR
Important Bronze Moorish Rider, Return from the Hunt, Signed Barge Fils French work, end of the
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Austin, TX
Two good Franz Bergmann Austrian cold painted bronze figures now mounted in highly architectural
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Vintage 1910s Moroccan Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Picault - Dalila, Signed Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Delilah, patinated bronze sculpture: bust of a woman, very expressive and realistic of the biblical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Resting Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand French School
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Deco Style Bronze Resting Camel on White Marble Stand Sculpture. Boasting a dark patina, this French
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
to be used on a wall as a decor architectural or art piece. Moroccan, Moorish, Ottoman, Middle
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Orientalist Figural Cold Painted Bronze
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique orientalist bronze with an impressive composition depicting a female warrior with a spear
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pj Mêne, African Hunter, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
By P.J. Mêne
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The African Hunter, signed PJ Mêne: patinated bronze of an African on horseback, rifle in hand and
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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban. An orientalist Moorish
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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Bergman Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Orientalist Merchant
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bronze sculpture is a stunning example of early 20th-century Viennese craftsmanship, known for its
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted Orientalist bronze group by Franz Bergman Austrian, c.1900 Height 12cm
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Merchant attributed to Franz Bergman 19th Century
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Well Made Cold Painted Orientalist Merchant Sculpture, attributed to Hans Xaver Bergman, Vienna
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels. Camel with rider on wheels, beautiful metal children's
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Large Orientalist Bronze Figures by Emile Pinedo and Marcel Debut
By Émile Pinedo
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Orientalist bronze figures by Emile Pinedo and Marcel Debut French, Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very colorful and exotic bronze is typical of the work of Franz Bergmann. While it does not
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Oriental Water Carrier in Bronze by Jean Didier Debut, France, circa 1880
By Jean Didier Debut
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Bronze by Jean Didier Debut with a polychrome patina representing an oriental water carrier
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut
By Jean Didier Debut
Located in Marseille, FR
: Sculpture exhibited at the Paris World Fair of 1889. Bibliography: Pierre Kjellberg - Les bronzes du
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut
Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut
H 25.2 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in
Antique Moorish Bronzed Metal Sculpture Haroun al-Rashid, Signed A. Carrier
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Moorish bronzed cast metal sculpture depicts Haroun Al Rashid on horseback, signed A
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Neoclassical Marble Bone & Bronze Sculpture of Moorish Woman Bust
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique neoclassical marble, bone and bronze sculpture depicts bone bust of Moorish woman set in
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Moorish Warrior
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
’. Height: 11 inches A wonderful Viennese bronze sculpture of a Moorish Warrior with very fine original
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze by C. Valton, Moorish Rider
By Charles Valton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze by C. Valton, 1851 - 1918, Moorish rider, 19th century Measures: H: 38 cm, W: 36 cm, D: 12
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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze by C. Valton, Moorish Rider
Bronze by C. Valton, Moorish Rider
H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man
Located in London, GB
Large antique painted bronzed spelter bust of a Moorish man, nicely aged & in good original
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Spelter

Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man
Located in London, GB
Large antique painted bronzed spelter bust of a Moorish man, nicely aged & in good original
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Spelter

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman, Signed
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. Bears
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Nubian or Moorish Busts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of beautifully painted bronze veneer nubian busts. Wonderful form, paint and
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Early 20th Century Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Nubian or Moorish Busts
A Pair of Nubian or Moorish Busts
H 12.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Midcentury Bronze Camel Orientalist Camel Under a Palm Tree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Arabian orientalist style artwork of a brass metal camel standing under a bronze palm
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Mid-20th Century English Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Bronze Group, Young Child Riding an Ostrich
Located in Petaluma, CA
ostrich with his whimsical look. A very unique and fun antique Vienna bronze. Great condition and mounted
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Movable, Naughty Attr. Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
We have been selling these type of bronzes for over 40 years. They can be called, "movable
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Young Boy on Large Rug, by Bergmann 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
expression, and the little fire going. These rugs used in Vienna bronze sculpture are not normally this size
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Large Austrian Cold Painted Orientalist Men by the Bergmann Foundry
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
We purchased these large and impressive Vienna bronzes from the family that had originally
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Camel and Lion Sculpture after P.J. Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: P.J. Mene Orientalist, Animalier(1810-1879) Bronze animal sculpture.
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Early 20th Century French Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Bronze of Arab on Horseback
By Alfred Barye
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A good quality late 19th century cold-painted large orientalist bronze statue after Alfred Barye
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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Scale Recumbant Cast Bronze And Brass Camel Figurine Att. Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale cast bronze Moorish style camel with brass repousse blanket attributed to
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Late 20th Century Philippine Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Lamp, Guard & Palace, Signed "Chotka"
By Anton Chotka
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly detailed and colorful Vienna bronze lamp depicts a guard standing and protecting the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, Teacher & Pupils, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This Vienna bronze is a quality example of the work done at the early part of the 20th century in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Group, Teacher and Students, Lamp
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
back to lamp if desired. A very sweet and charming example of the Vienna Bronze genre.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Orientalist Rug Seller, ca.1910
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
A nicely cast and meticulously cold painted figure of an Orientalist rug merchant. A popular theme for the collector, or anyone with an eye for quality. Marked "Austria" and attribut...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
Vienna bronzes are a specialty of ours and the Orientalist theme is certainly one of the most
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly colorful and exotic bronze shows off some of the best work by the noted Viennese
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Man Praying on Rug, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1910
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
Bergmann mark and is a fine early example of the Vienna Bronze genre.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronzed Camel Metal Sculpture on Stand by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Moroccan design scheme with the Camel sculpture with a bronze highlight finish. Mounted on a
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Moorish Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze

Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Moorish Warrior by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
’. Height: 11 inches A wonderful Viennese bronze sculpture of a Moorish Warrior with very fine original
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze of a Moorish Musician, Austria, circa 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
Cold painted bronze, with great details. A model similar to Franz Bergman.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Arab Water Carrier by Marcel Debut, French School
By Marcel Debut
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze with polychrome patina representing an oriental water carrier, carrying a vase on the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Arabian Bedouin Scout on Stallion Sculpture
Located in Raleigh, NC
This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition. It is unsigned. Features a Bedouin scout on a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Parrot Trainer, Franz Bergman, 19th Century
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann), Bergmann Foundry, Franz Bergmann
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Orientalist Vienna Bronze Parrot Trainer Attributed to Franz Bergman, 19th Century A remarkable
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of superb quality 19th century gilt and patinated bronze orientalist busts. Each young lady dressed in traditional middle eastern attire wearing beaded necklaces and earrings,...
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Antique 19th Century Busts

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Bronze

Antique Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Lamp Franz Bergman Orientalist Arab 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique cold painted bronze Orientalist/Arab Franz Bergman style lamp, circa 1920. The lamp depicts an Arab musician seated in front of a fort playing an Oud (Arabic lute) he ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Table Lamps

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Spelter, Bronze

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century wall cabinet with architectural inspired form having intricate marquetry inlay in walnut with contrasting wood mother of pearl and ebonized wood. The upper tier fine pie...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Large Antique Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Lamp of a Princess by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Large antique Viennese cold-painted bronze lamp of a princess by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 24cm, depth 13cm Crafted by the renowned Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-193...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gaulish Chef On Horseback In Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze with a brown patina representing a Gallic chief on horseback, pulling a woman taken prisoner This bronze is not signed, yet great care has been taken with the details, numero...
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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) A Lounging Concubine depicting a reclining woman being fanned by her servant. Inscribed ‘Nam Greb’ with foundry mark. 17 inches high
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture with a Camel by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Antique Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture with a camel by Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 39cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936) is the artist behind t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

'Cavalier Arabe' (Arab Huntsman on Horseback) After Alfred Barye
By Alfred Barye
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Cavalier Arabe'  (Arab Huntsman on Horseback) After Alfred Barye  Alfred Barye (1839–1882) A magnificent 20th-century posthumous casting of "Cavalier Arabe" (Arab Huntsman on Horseb...
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Cold Painted Antique Viennese Bronze Orientalist Style Lamp by Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
The antique Austrian lamp carefully cast to portray a mosque with Minaret and an Arab man praying upon his rug; the lamp signed with a 'B' in a vase. The Orientalist style of art ...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Moorish Table Lamps

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Bronze

A Stellmacher, Terracotta Bust, Arab, 19th Century
By Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare orientalist bust in polychrome terracotta of an Arab, bearing the mark R St K, for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel, as well as the number 1525 The features are very fine, maki...
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Antique 19th Century German Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

A Barye & Emile Guilemin Patinated Verdigris Bronze Arab Hunter on Horseback
By Émile Guillemin, Alfred Barye
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th french verdigris bronze group of Arab Hunter on Horseback. Cast from the model by Alfred Barye and Emile Guillemin, Late 19th Century, wearing elaborate costume and with ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

After Barye (19th Century) And Guillemin, Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse
By Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive After Alfred Barye (French 1839-1882) And Emile Guillemin (French 1841-1907), Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse, Coated Cast Metal Sculpture. "Cavalier Arabe”, which i...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880
By Émile Guillemin, Alfred Barye
Located in London, GB
"Cavalier Arabe”, which is a collaboration by two French sculptors Alfred Barye and Emile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin. Signed by E Guillemin and Bary fils. Cast in spelter from the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880
The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
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Moorish Bronze Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of moorish bronze sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are many kinds of the piece of moorish bronze sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of moorish bronze sculpture, designed in the Art Nouveau, Victorian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of moorish bronze sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franz Bergmann, Bergmann Foundry and Pierre Jules Mêne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Moorish Bronze Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of moorish bronze sculpture start at $650 and top out at $28,444 with the average selling for $1,951.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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Questions About Moorish Bronze Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.