Statuary Book by Catley
This is a first edition Bryan Catley Art deco and other figures book. First produced in 1978 it is probably the most comprehensive book on art deco statues that there is. It measures 11 inches by 9 (28cm x 23). It is no longer in print but a newer version has now been published. Condition is vintage and used but good.

La Force by Bazzoni
Stunning French bronze, 3 dimensional man with 2 dimensional horse. A very unusual and powerful piece by Bazzoni, signed to the mans foot. It is mounted on an ovular Belgian black marble base that measures 25.5 inches by 7 (65cm x 17.5) and the total height is 15 inches (38cm). In exceptionally good condition.

Stylised Lady by Hagenauer
This whacky bronze lady is a design by Hagenauer, although this one is unsigned. She measures 12.75 inches tall including the wooden base. Condition is vintage but good. I also have a table and ceiling lamp with this same lady in it.

Stella by Guiraud Riviere
French bronze known as Stella, a signed piece by Guiraude Riviere. She measures 11 inches (28cm) to the top of her ball. This same statue can be viewed in the Catley Book on page 175. Base is of circular form in black marble, and she stands on a bronze star socle which is signed with the artists name and Etling Paris. Condition is exceptionally good.

Bronze Dancer by Chiparus
Wonderful French bronze lady dancing with a deer and mounted on a portorro marble base which measures nearly 20 inches long (50cm) and 5.5 inches (14cm) wide. Total height is 16.5 inches (42cm) to her top hand. She has a silvered patina with gold toga and hair detail and a gold deer. Mysteriously she is signed D.H. Andin instead of D.H. Chiparus although he was undoubtedly the artist. This mystery is by no means the first I have encountered with Chiparus pieces over the years, and the widow of Chiparus states in the Chiparus book by Alberto Shayo, that Chiparus himself did not believe he received all the commission and royalties due to him, and I believe one of the main reasons was that so many of his pieces were unsigned, or incorrectly signed (as this one). The base is also signed Etling which was the principal foundry used to produce his work. Condition is extremely good.

Trinkende by Seifert
Stunning quality German bronze nude by V. Seifert and entitled Trinkende (Thirsty), and one of Seifert's most famous statues. She is mounted on a verdigree marble base and signed in the bronze socle. Excellent, original condition. 11.5 inches (29cm) high including base.

Preening Panther by Lavroff
Stunning large green patinated bronze panther by George Lavroff. Signed to his back leg in the bronze and stamped bronze under his foot. He is mounted on a portorro marble base that measures 28 inches long by 6.5 deep and his total height is 12 inches (71 x 17 x 30cm). He is in extremely good condition. (I also have another of this same statue with a bronze patina).

Bronze Male Athlete by Cartinet
Bronze male in a loincloth mounted on a slate base and signed to the bronze socle - Cartinet. He measures a total height of 14 inches (35cm). Condition is good. An affordable bronze.

Stylised Bronze Dog
Austrian silvered bronze leaping dog in Hagenauer style but unsigned. He measures 8 inches long (20cm), 4.5 inches high and 3 inches deep. In good vintage condition with some wear to the plating on the base edge.

Unusual Bronze Bookends by Morante
Dachshund dogs in silvered bronze, both mounted on a verdigris marble base. You can lift each dog to a standing position and slot books in between them. The rock below the dogs legs is signed Morante and bears the Brevette patent mark. The base measures 12 inches long by 4 deep by 6.5 high (31cm x 10 x 16.5) when the dogs are in a standing position. In good vintage used condition.

Unusual Bronze Bookends by Morante
Another picture showing the articulated bookends listed above.