'Age Primitif' by Chiparus
This is the famous Spear Hunter by Demetre Chiparus, although this one apparently unsigned. Green/bronze patinated spelter mounted on black marble base. Original spear included. Exceptionally good condition. 21.5 inches high (54.5cm) and base measures nearly 30 inches long and 7 inches deep (75 x 18cm).
There is a connection between J. De Roncourt and Chiparus as I have had this piece signed by both artists. It can date this to 1935 as I have the original makers brochure - Societe Francaise des Bronzes and Fontes D'Art.
Ref: F1354 . . . £1695 |
Impressive Fisherman
Why do I never see anything like him on Calais Beach? This is another large French Spelter Male figure. This time a Fisherman in his swimming trunks, pulling in his netted catch. (If only I were a fish!) It is unsigned but probably by Joe de Roncourt, he is 20 inches tall and
stands on rocks, which are mounted on a large 26 inch cream onyx and
black marble base.
Ref: F369 . . . £695 |
'Rockman'
French spelter man with a light bronze patina levering a lump of marble, mounted on a black and brown marble base. 29 inches (74cm) long and approximately 15 inches (38cm) high - and a really chunky chap!
Ref: F512 . . . £795 |
The Hero by Uriano
French spelter figural group - a signed piece by Uriano. The figures have a bronzed patina and are mounted on a black marble base with onyx front intersection panels. Condition is very good with a few minor age related marble nicks. The spelter figures are exceptionally crisp. Total height is 19 inches and the base measures 29 by 6 inches (48 x 74 x 15cm). I also have the same piece but with just the man and the bear mounted either side of a clock.
Ref: F1327 . . . £875 |
 Large Slab-Man by 'J. De Roncourt'
This is a big signed spelter male 24 inches tall pulling a slab of fossilised marble up a wedge shape Portorro marble base which is 27 inches in length. A lovely piece in excellent condition.
Ref: F299 . . . £995 |
 'Hervor' Man
A large and handsome male figure chopping a tree stump (or his foot if he's not careful), with an axe. He is made of spelter and is approximately 23.5 inches tall, with a green-grey patination and a yellow loin cloth. A very powerful piece, which is signed by the artist 'HERVOR' on the enormous 30 inch marble base. This is a very unusual figure that I have never had, nor seen before.
Ref: F408 . . . £995 |
 The worst case of woodworm you'll ever see!
An unusual French spelter figure of a male figure pulling part of a boat onto the beach and mounted on a 22 inch (56cm) Belgian Black Marble base. The man and boat have a green patina and the man is approximately 10 inches (26cm) tall. This piece is by Salvator Rioto, but unsigned.
Ref: F362 . . . £495 |
The Warrior
Large French spelter male warrior, unsigned but very much in the style of Bouraine. Measures approx. 34 inches by 14 inches high. In excellent original condition.
Ref: F1663 . . . £1,495 |
