Antiques and the Arts Forum

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	Hello, I own a Rousseau blacksmith bronze statue that is from at least the turn of the century. It is also a lamp, with red lighting coals. I've seen variations of this sculpture, but mine has much more detail than the others. I.E. the blacksmith has m - chuck	45	11/20/2009 1:44:14 PM

	I posted my original question a couple days ago but did not have a photo. This is a beautiful piece, Artist's name is Austin Prod (?) marked 1862. Any information would be appreciated. Elizabeth_Sanderson@msn.com - Elizabeth	157	11/17/2009 2:23:30 PM

	I have a clay head sculpure of a woman looks very native which has a hard wood stand the artist is peter sedcole, I have been trying to find more information on the artist can you please help. shellby - shellby	10	8/29/2009 2:57:52 PM

	I have a bronze sculpture of an owl signed by A. Tiot. Does anyone have any information on the artist or where I could find information? - rfan	21	8/22/2009 10:27:23 AM

	I am looking for the 1981 austin sculpture "Stargazer" by David Fisher. - B. Angela	2	7/13/2009 11:09:16 AM

	I have an Austin Sculpture by Davis Fisher titled the Star Gazer. I would like to know if anyone has information on this and possibly what it is worth? Thank you! - rahein	1	5/21/2009 8:50:57 PM

	I have a 20' cigar store indian statue from Austin Production. I inherited the statue from my uncle that passed away several years ago. I know nothing about it or whether or not it is something of value. If anyone can give me insight please email me at ky - Kyle	1	5/11/2009 6:17:20 AM

	I have a bronze bust,standing 19cm.I myself think it is a sad looking boy with wavy hair. Under the shoulders is wriiten F.Barbedienne.Foundeur. On the bottom inside is written the number 72 on the edge,inscribed ZZ or NN Written in ink the numbers 65871, - Schar	1	4/29/2009 11:34:32 PM

	I have a sculpture of a seated American Indian Woman with lap basket. It is marked Austin Products, 1983. It is signed by the sculptor, "Marshall". Can someone tell me if "Marshall" happens to be Alvin Marshall. I can send pics of the piece. Someone - BJ	4	3/26/2009 8:22:17 PM

	I have a solid bronze sculpture and can't find any info. on it. It's called 'Comanchero' by Jack Riley #4/15. How/where could I find out info. (ex.value) and where to list it for sale. thank you - tomicheri	1	3/23/2009 8:08:29 PM

	I have a austin-prod. sculpture of a clown sitting on a wood bench. It is dated 86 and signed by Eduardo ( I think that's what is reads). Any idea of the value? Thanks, Susan p.s. will post picture if needed..... - susanf	1	1/21/2009 2:41:20 PM

	I have a beautiful 15-inch bronze sculpture of a young, nude male. He is sitting on what looks to be a tree stump with one leg crossed over the other and picking at something on the bottom of his left foot. On the base of this piece I can see a mark of - Elizabeth	4	1/2/2009 12:52:50 AM

	I acquired the wood carvings several years ago from a gentleman who had purchased them in Bali during WWII. He said they were images of the Prince & Princess of Bali. He said the wood was called Iron wood because it is so heavy. Can someone help with so - gmitchell	1	10/15/2008 3:53:21 PM

	As with several other earlier postings, I own a couple of Anna Danesin bronze statues. I bought them in Naples, Italy while I was stationed there in the mid '70s. They are exquisitely detailed and accented with silver and 24K gold through some process. - Stefano	1	5/3/2008 3:10:21 PM

	I have a pair of 10 inch sculptures by Par Kossowski, Flutiste,and Violiniste. The Violiniste was cracked and repaired, but the Flutiste is in perfect condition. What can you tell me about these? Sherry - shescha	3	9/19/2007 4:20:33 PM

	I have a sculture (is that the correct category??) that has a small plate on the back that says: Copyright C. Hennecke Co. Can anyone give me any information about this piece or the company that produced it? It is approximately 26" tall and you can see - Carrie	1	7/1/2007 11:16:57 AM

	I have a Sculpture Artist T.D.Kelsey "Pick of the Draw"1993, any info. on this ithem I would appreciate it. - Dan	1	5/10/2007 3:26:01 PM

	Someone I know has two bronze sculptures and on the bottom of each is a limited edition number from the Birmingham Mint with the name of Anna Danesin. Has anyone heard of her? Is he famous? Has she done anything else? I can't find her on the Internet unde - dunacting	6	2/12/2007 12:44:44 PM

	I inherited a wonderful Venini signed sculpture. A pair of seagulls mounted on metal base with wingspand of 32" ea. Mounted side by side. Signed on base what appears to be Laureth Lucio. on both birds. Any help will be appreciated. Have looked for weeks - Grammof8	2	8/21/2006 1:54:46 PM

	I have a Rousseau Blacksmith statue from the turn of the century. It is slightly different from the others I've seen on the net because it has a light built into the coals, and there is a working lantern ( light ) above his head. It's all original. And, t - Chuck	4	8/19/2006 3:52:22 PM

	I HAVE IN MY POSSESION A LARGE SOLID MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG LADY BY AGATHON LEONARD. THE BUST IS AN ORIGINAL AND HAS BEEN ON THE BBC. I WOULD APPRETIATE ANY HELP WITH HOW I COULD GET IT ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR AUCTION. THANKYOU - marilyn	2	6/27/2006 8:49:27 AM

	I was hoping someone could enlighten me on this sculpture. It has been in the Sussman family for over forty years. I believe it is a bronze casting. She is 34 1/4" high and about 17 1/4" wide. The base reads "LA NATURE SE DEVOILANT". I think that means Na - SCobia	2	5/20/2006 5:40:54 AM

	I have a beautiful scultpure of Albecht Durers Praying hands that was produced by Austin Pod. It stands about 10 inches tall and is on a wooden base,the total highth is about 12 inches including the base. on the bottom is taped an artical that explanes wh - nanny	3	10/8/2005 12:00:27 AM

	Looking for help in identifying the subject and artist of this marble bust. Thanks. - Alex Peck	4	9/17/2005 9:25:00 PM

	i have a Norman Rockwell sculpture"the grey Stone church, how do i determine the value, and where do i go to sell - karen	1	6/20/2005 2:15:21 PM

	I believe I am in possession of a Rousseau Blacksmith Bronze Statue. Before I get carried away, could you direct me to a web-site where I might be able to view a picture of another one. Many Thanks. - Elizabeth	2	12/14/2004 4:04:11 PM

	Hi, i recently bought a statur from Constantin Brancusi but I don't know if it's original. Could you please help me with that? Please take a look to the image. - The Kiss	2	10/22/2004 7:48:16 PM

	I have a souvenir of the 1937 Pan American Games in Dallas. 7 1/2" two vases connected by limbs, leaves and a bird. very heavy and believe it is carved soapstone. I am looking for a way to value this article. - Gene	1	10/18/2004 12:23:26 PM

	I have recently aquired at auction a lovely pair of fugural lamps, one of which is signed Kossowski. They were listed in the auction catalog as "bronze", however, I'm not sure if they are actually such. How can I tell if they are in fact bronze and where - Laninska	1	10/6/2004 2:53:13 AM

	i have a bronze statue of venus by f.barbedienne it is 9" approx and i would like to know it's value and any other info. - bubbletopnelly	1	9/7/2004 2:41:37 PM

	I posed this question over a year ago. I now have photos."I have a bronze sculpture I believe is of Prometheus. A nude figure laying on his side holding what appears to be a flame in his left hand. Overall length about 24 in. Stamped on the rear of the ba - W.Gardner	1	3/29/2004 5:13:35 PM

	I was wondering if anyone could help me find a value of an antique that I have or where to go to find the value. I have a statue of a head that is Jesus Christ. The base has some Latin writing on it. It's about 2' high by 1' wide. I know that it's older t - Ryan32500	1	7/16/2003 1:40:19 PM

	We have a grouping of ivory carvings that have developed a light haze of what we suspect is a white mold or mildew. They are housed in a glass, closed door cabinet. Clove oil in a tight sealed glass container used for cleaning other objects is stored wit - Belle	0

	I have a porominent sculpture of the aforementioned virgin ,She has a Lirium on her hands- on the back reads F Barbedienne Reproduccione Mecanique a Collas Brevete and on the bottom reads 1816 or 1876 F.Delaplanche. I would appreciate very much any kind - Connie	0

	This sculpture (signed: M Legendre) came from an estate, and was inherited by a friend of mine. Details on it seem to be hard to find as it is (I am told) a one-of-a-kind piece. It is quite heavy (around 30 lbs) and made of a green or aqua-marine, glassy - dobad	0

	i need a catalog of turn of century FISKE sculptures even a repo might work even a print out of pictures would also help - david	0

	I have a statue of a girl holding a vase it appears to have an athens greek cart rider with horses on it, it is cream in color with a kind of brown glaze over it. The girl is also holding grapes and has grape vines by her feet. She is not wearing shoes - J	0

	Could anybody help me about roman miniature sculpture of stone? - MIKI	0

	Hello ALL, I am trying to identify a bronze sculpture of a small cat. My main problem is I am concerned about removing any of the green oxidization to look deeply for any mark for fear of damaging the value of the piece. Any sugestions? - Tommyboy	0

	Please help me identify. I have accquired this porcelain bisque bust of a young girl with ringlet's on each side of her tilted face...on the square base, is a soft dark green emblem, about 1/2 inch wide, with the name "Forster" embedded on the lower half - Frances Walker	0

	My brother brought 3 sculptures back from South Korea around 1980. There are a set of a man and a woman sitting on ornate thrones. The other is an old man and a boy. The set weighs 8.5 lbs together. The man is 12" and the woman is 11 7/8". The old man wei - mdbeck	0

	Anyone know the name of this sculpture or where to find it? I am looing to replace it, but don't know the name or where to begin looking? - Couple	0

	I have 2 Asian Figures (man and Woman) they where purchased buy my grandfather many years ago at an antique store,He always thought they where made of bronze or coated with bornze.Each stands 13 1/2"T and weigh over 3lbs. each.They seem to me to have some - LLilix	0

	I received this elephant from my mother's estate. It dates back to the 1930's at least. I am trying to find out what the mark on the belly says. It is a hollow bronze and quite heavy with ivory tucks. It measures about 10" high by 13" long. - peggy	0

	This is a better picture of the belly mark on this bronze elephant. - peggy	0

	I have a beautiful statue of a Victorian Woman holding a basket of flowers. It is signed by (I Think) Alessandro Lazzeroni. It stands about 26 inches tall. Can anyone please tell me something about this man. - lcday	0

	Hello I am interested in more information on this and it's value. Thanks for any help. - importboy	0

	This item is about 12" tall, of a lady holding flowers. I am not sure if it's chinese or japanese? Would like to know what roughly year, type, and creator was? If you have anymore information on this item, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for yo - Toshi	0

	Please help my to identify what asian era item I have. Who is the creator, ballpark about year and maybe a little history about it would help. thank you for your time. Any other info would help too. thanks again. - apollotosh	0

	Any information on the value of pieces by F. Barbedienne, Fondeur. I have a bronze bust of George Washington, approx. 18" tall, made by the above. Has been in the family for at least 100 years. - JoeRou	0

	My parent inherited the piece from my grandmother who purchased it in the 1950s. Does anyone have any information on this sculpture? The signature is: U. Stiaccini. The name of this piece is: La Perla (these words are engraved on metal on the stand). I ha - Cindy	0

	ap2050-young girl with roses. i purchased this in 1971 for my wife.do austin productions sculptures gain in value or are they not actually ' collectable'? in monetary terms. - norman	0

	I have recently bought a bronze sculpture it is of a semi naked art deco lady and stands 32" high it is signed by B.fruh (I think!) does anyone know anything about this artist? - shurl	0

	Looking for austin acoma pieces and picture of the collection, any pieces. Most important AP3756 - La Muyer de la Tierra - tammy	0

	I have an Austin sculpture, Star-Gazer by David Fisher. Does anyone know where I may obtain more info regarding this sculpture? - Mollie	0

	Hello I have this interesting bronze bust and I need help with any information on it. I think the artist name is Aron sun ?? and there is a number 4/250 and a foundry stamp. Any info such as the artist name, date, etc would be appreciated. - bikermanboy	0

	I have a gilt coloured metal trinket containerI think it is made out of bronze but is coated in a gilt(i don't know what material is used)I want to know how to clean it. It has lost its shine and looks very dull. It has the name F Barbedienne engraved on - nsarna57	0

	I bought this item for a friend and I cannot find any information on it. I think it is from the 1960s. Any idea on a name or background on this sculpture? - soliver	0