Pair of Brass Elephants from the 1930s

This decorative glass case from the 1930s is a stunning display piece that adds a touch of vintage elegance to any interior. Featuring a pair of taxidermy pheasants, it captures the ...

A pair of real silver candlesticks crafted in the Rococo style, dating back to the 1930s. These candlesticks exude the opulence and intricate detailing characteristic of the Rococo e...

Exquisite Gray Painted Desk, Reflecting Gustavian Elegance from the 1930s: A timeless piece that embodies the refined aesthetic of the Gustavian style. Crafted in the 1930s, this de...

This captivating display cabinet, adorned with a male and female pair of pheasants, reflects the aesthetic charm of the 1960s. While details about the designer and manufacturer are u...

Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...

Older retro drying helmet on a stand on wheels, model Imperial from the period 1950s. Measurements in cm: H:168

We present you this set of two figurines – a musician and a dancer – in folk costumes. Both piece of art, together with the base, are made of bronzed Zamak. Presented items are i...

We present you this bronzed Zamak figurine depicting a boy carrying a basket of grapes on his back. The pedestal is made of wood. Furthermore, there is an unidentified signature of...

De Martino is a classical artist, known for the production of sculptures of small bronze busts, in particular (“scugnizzi”, fishermen, commoners) with realistic features. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples under the guidance of Stanislao Nome, Gioacchino Toma, and Achille D ’Orsi, from whom he learned the ability to portray the most realistic details using them on very young subjects. Very young he moved to Paris where he performed small sculptural groups, exhibiting frequently at the "Paris Salon" where he won the prize of the Louvre Museum for the bronze work Le Pêcheur de criquets (The Fisher of locusts, Naples, private collection). Returning to Naples, he returned to a socialist realism and produced sculptures depicting characteristic Neapolitan types, especially urchins, “street urchins”, little boys and young fishermen. From 1916-1931 he was master of the sculptor Angelo Frattini. Later the dominant theme of his production was childhood, in particular thoughtful, sad, gaunt children were represented in his works, on whose faces the signs of abandonment and suffering emerged. De Martino became known with the nickname of “The sculptor of children”.

Beautiful pair of flying fish bookends in brass, 1930s. These two are beautiful sculptures on their own. Gilt and patina coexist in each of these pieces adding an element of movement...

Made of ceramic Re-polished Original condition.

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood With aged patina Original condition.