{"title":"Sculpture \u0026 Busts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAntique and vintage sculpture reflects the enduring role of three-dimensional form in French decorative and fine art traditions. Our collection brings together one-of-a-kind French sculptures, busts, and portrait works selected for craftsmanship, material quality, and expressive strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe selection ranges from 19th-century marble sculpture to vintage hand-modelled terracotta, and includes portrait busts of prominent historical figures, religious sculpture, and figurative works shaped by academic and vernacular traditions. Lifelike animal sculptures form an important part of the collection, with subjects including birds, monkeys, dogs, chickens, pigs, deer, and horses, where movement and character are central to their appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach piece is carefully measured, clearly documented, and professionally photographed, with condition noted. Stock availability is maintained in real time. All works ship directly from France and are packed using methods developed for transporting important sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBusts and portrait sculpture offer a more formal presence, often used to anchor a vignette or introduce architectural weight to an interior. Animal sculpture, by contrast, brings animation and narrative, whether placed on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/furniture\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"French Antique Furniture\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efurniture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/pedestals\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"French Pedestals for Sculpture Display\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epedestals\u003c\/a\u003e, or within a larger decorative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terra-cotta-sculpture-of-georges-clemenceau-albert-spinelli","title":"Terra cotta sculpture of Georges Clémenceau – Albert Spinelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbert Spinelli was a twentieth-century French sculptor, he was also the grandson of French President Georges Clémenceau. This striking sculpture of the artist’s grandfather is made from solid terracotta - it is green (unfired). 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Since photographing, an artisan has restored the horse by adding a pony tail and also mounted the horse on a support. Decorative use only. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 24½\" high x 37\" wide x 11½\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 62cm high x 94cm wide x 29cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43585858306269,"sku":"14039","price":6140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/products\/DSC_6573_145ab525-4ea5-4abb-89ad-2d72c3a924a9.jpg?v=1670587104"},{"product_id":"19th-century-italian-bronze-jesters-silver-plated-bronze-marble","title":"19th century Italian bronze jesters - silver plated bronze \u0026 marble","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese two Commedia dell'arte figures are made from silver-plated bronze and have marble bases. 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Signed on the base in front of the left foot. It has a nice bronze patina and will complement both modern and traditional interiors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMore information can be found \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.campiello-venise.com\/riccardo-scarpa\/riccardo_scarpa_30.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn extract from Wikipedia, translated from French:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eA pupil of De Loto and Carlo Lorenzetti at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Riccardo Scarpa arrived in Paris in 1928. He lived in France until his death in 1999. 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