Pair of Decorative 19th Century Sienna Marble Tazzas, the urn form with wide molded rims above sharply waited sides, the shoulders with a wide gadroon band, over turned and molded pedestal on a square plinth base, H:14" Diameter:19". The origin and history of the Classical Urn especially used in the garden, the urns begins long before the ancient gardens of Mesopotamia and Egypt. The Greeks first used garden urns for practical purposes; a lack of water and rocky soils led them to use huge terrac... Click for details
Exceptional Roman Male Torso created for the Gardens of Peggy Raven Crost Estate in Montecito in Circa 1927. H:65.5" W:12" D:12"
Located just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques specializes in Italian , French and Spanish Furnishings and Decorative Arts. The elegant collection is located in the heart of Summerland, California, and offers the finest high-end European Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature ... Click for details
Belle Epoque Limestone Figure modeled as a loosely draped maiden which is seated on the edge of a fountain holding a bouquet of flowers above her head, on a square plinth base from the Late 19th Century to the Early 20th Century. H:4'6" W:35" D:19.5"
Located just south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques with decorative arts and furnishings from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection is located in the heart of S... Click for details
Extraordinary French Belle Epoch Bench from the Late 19th Century, the bench is centered by the figure of a scantlily clad nymph on top toe, receiving a kiss from a putti above, and flanked by shaped seats.
H:7'4" W:7'11" D:4'2"
Located just south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques with decorative arts and furnishings from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection is located in the heart of Summerland, California,... Click for details
Exceptional White Carrera Marble Head of Augustus Caesar, probably from the turn of the century to early 1900's.
H:20" W: base 12" D: base 6.5" Octavian Augustus is known as the first, and one of the greatest, Roman Emperors ever. Augustus Ceasar was known in history as to changing Rome from a fragile, crumbling republican government to a mighty empire.
Octavian was born on September 23, 63 B.C.E. His great-uncle was Julius Caesar and, therefore, he had many political connections in Rome. Cae... Click for details
Decorative White Carrera Marble Bust, Italian depiction of a Classical Figure, probably of Diana. Circa 1920's or maybe earlier. H:25" W:16" D:7" measurments of the bust.
The word "marble" derives from the Greek marmaros, "shining stone" Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications. Pure white ma... Click for details
This Very Important Bronze 19th Century Statuary "Nymphes A LA Fontaine", by Highly Noted Sculptor Val D'Osne with French Foundry Marks and 88 on the Front. Sculpted after Live Models who posed, Very Rare and Superb.This Impressive Fountain Statuary was one of three in a grouping that graced France in the late 19th Century. Destined for the most Elegant of Estates or Commercial Designs, measuring 98" tall x 55" wide x 35" deep. Please view all pictures, serious inquiries are welcome!
These Incredible Pair of Hand-carved Italian Angels c18th Century are in Excellent original Condition for their age. Use as Wall Plaques or Bookends for the Most Demanding of Continental Designs. Measuring 22" tall x 14" wide on metal bases. Please view all pictures to enjoy, priced as a pair, Serious Inquiries are Welcome
A Fine 18th century Italian Empire Carved marble portrait medallion set in an ormolu or gilt bronze mounted Porphyry and agate frame. Italian, circa: 1790-1800. Measuring: 3.75" by 3.25. Weight: 5 pounds.
The fine carved carrara white marble oval portrait depicts a Roman. The Medallion is set into an Avoid carved specimen of Egyptian Imper... Click for details
