French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory

This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...

This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an elderly man, most likely a farm worker, carrying a heavy sack of grain over his shoulder. He wears an old slightly ragged shirt which is open at his chest, revealing his thin body underneath. The man looks out into the distance on the left, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. His mouth is open as though he is breathing heavily with the strain of the work or calling out to someone unknown to the viewer. The sculptor has accurately rendered every detail, with great truth to reality. The faint stubble on the man's chin and the wrinkles on his face and hands are faithfully portrayed. In its naturalistic style and its everyday, unidealised subject-matter, this bronze may be described as a work of Realism. The Realist movement flourished in the arts in Europe in this period, the 19th Century. The bust is signed ‘G Rossi...

Depicting a moment of tender intimacy, this antique French bronze sculpture shows a couple in a moment of calm repose. Dressed in typical Classical Roman attire, the man sits, holdin...

Large Italian Orientalist marble and gilt bronze sculpture by Fatorini Italian, Late 19th Century Height 53cm, width 58cm, depth 33cm This superb Orientalist Italian sculpture combi...

This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this desi...

French bronze sculpture bust of a man by Aimé-Jules Dalou French, 1888 Measures: height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 21cm This fine patinated bronze bust b...

A bust of a woman signed by Gory, France. Face in marble, hat and bust bronze-mounted on a red marble stand.

Alluring sculpture made of gilt bronze and marble by Affortunato Gory, depicting a walking lady with traditional attire and appears to be grabbing a cloth towel as well. Made in Fran...

Gilt bronze and marble sculpture signed Affortunato Gory. Louis XV style. France, circa 1920. Carrara and Breccia marble.

An early Art Deco bronze nude sculpture of a Dancer by Affortunato Gory. This is one of the most spectacular pieces we have been able to offer. The darkly gilded patina is smooth and flawless, highlighting all the delicate features of the subject. Note her lovely face, perfectly rendered hands, and feet (the details many sculptors do not execute so deftly). Her elaborate headdress has great texture, and the alabaster ball...

Crafted in France circa 1920, this two-piece white marble bust on a quartz base is a true representation of French elegance. The figural sculpture features the visage of a beautiful,...

Experience the timeless beauty of Affortunato Gory's "Baigneuse," a captivating bronze sculpture that epitomizes the elegance and grace of the Art Deco era. This exquisite piece dep...