Objects of Curiosities

Beautiful reproduction of a Medici vase in its "fragment" version. We find on its periphery characters from Greek tragedy appreciated at that time.

A modern craftsmanship in composite that perfectly imitates old stone. An eternal object of art for a refined and elegant interior decoration.

A modern craftsmanship in composite that perfectly imitates old stone.

An objet of remarkable beauty that can be displayed outdoors thanks to its protection against the sun and bad weather.

A majestic piece with a very beautiful presence.

Reproduction or adaptation of a Greek bust where one recognizes the torso of Hermes.

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Faithful, large and very beautiful reproduction of Selene's horse's head, currently on display at the British Museum.

This statue represents the real size of a horse from the ancient Roman era (140cm / 150cm at the withers) which was smaller than our current horses.

The size of the statue itself is exactly 77cm tall by 78cm long. With its black brushed metal display: 80cm high.

This fragment is part of the reconstruction of the East pediment of the Acropolis Museum: it represented the birth of Athena emerging fully armed from the head of Zeus, the other gods witnessing the scene; in the left corner, the chariot of the Sun (Helios) emerges from the ocean marking the appearance of day, in the right corner, the chariot of the Moon (Selene) pulled by horses plunges into the ocean.

Like many of the sculptures in the Parthenon, this horse's head is kept in the British Museum.

A statue with a majestic presence thanks to its beautiful dimensions reaching 80cm high once placed on a black metal base.

A remarkable current craftsmanship. A decorative art object of great beauty.

A piece made of solid composite material then patinated by hand for a perfect representation of the old stone.

Protected against the elements and the sun, this statue of Selene's horse head can be positioned outside.

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Caesar's Golden Crown of Laurels on pedestal.

A beautiful object for an unusual decoration sold in pairs.

Winged foot of Hermes. Plaster reproduction. 

Superb ancient Greek statue of Hercules handcrafted in composite material (resin).

This fragment of a bust comes from the reproduction of an original bronze statue (now lost, created by the Greek sculptor Naucydès at the beginning of the 4th century BC), the translation of which is currently kept in the galleries from the Louvre Museum.

Goddess of love, beauty and victory, Venus is among the most revered members of the Roman pantheon and an enduring subject of art throughout the ages. 

Our graceful nude is a meticulous reproduction of a statue that dates to the 5th century BC. 

Hand cast from resin, it's finished to capture the original's weathered patina and set on an iron museum stand.

Magnificent statue of Venus made of resin that perfectly imitates old stone. 

An actual artisanal realization of very high quality.

An historic handcrafted piece of remarkable beauty.

An historical majestic object of decoration of a very beautiful presence: 45cm high without counting the base in black patinated metal.

This statue can be positioned outdoors without worries.

Greek academic foot.

A beautiful object for an unusual decoration.

The unicorn, sometimes called unicorn, is a legendary creature with a single horn. Its controversial origin is the result of multiple influences, particularly descriptions of animals such as the rhinoceros and antelope, from stories of explorers in the past.

Torso of Centaur handcrafted in patinated resin and aged by hand. Imitation marble. A remarkable current artisan work for this piece of history. Reproduction of a Greek statue of the 2nd century BC (only the torso survived) representing a Centaur with his hands tied behind his back. This torso with its powerful musculature has inspired many artists in the 16th and 17th century.

Bust of thinker.

Material: composite - perfect imitation of the old natural stone.

A current craft piece of remarkable beauty that can be exposed outdoors thanks to its protection against the sun and bad weather.

A majestic piece of a very beautiful presence.

Sculpture bearing the likeness of Auguste, fragment of an original statue probably dating from 20 BC and preserved in the Louvre Museum, this statue is a tribute to the glory of this great Emperor who brought peace and order to Rome.

Composite material

H60 x 43 x 25 cm

Torso of Centaur handcrafted in patinated resin and aged by hand. Imitation marble. A remarkable current artisan work for this piece of history. Reproduction of a Greek statue of the 2nd century BC (only the torso survived) representing a Centaur with his hands tied behind his back. This torso with its powerful musculature has inspired many artists in the 16th and 17th century.

Very beautiful 19th century sculpture representing a Putto (naked child in artistic representations). It is in particular a term of Italian architectural ornamentation which designates the statue of a chubby and mocking infant. It is almost always a boy.

Statue of an angel, probably attributed to the French sculptor Vissot.

A figure inspired by Italian Art and particularly appreciated by artists of the time, our loving and charming cherub seems hesitant here: Which one will I choose?

Faithfully reproduced the patina gives the appearance and the marks of time.

Approach your ear so that it whispers many beautiful stories to you!

Large gladiator bust fragment made by hand in patinated and aged resin. Superb imitation of old stone.

A remarkable current craftsmanship for this piece of history.

Very beautiful reproduction of a Roman gladiator statue, this bust with its powerful musculature inspired many artists in the 16th and 17th century.

This large statue measures 82cm high by 80cm wide. Depth 40cm.

Protected, this statue of ancient Art, this bust can be positioned outdoors because it is not afraid of the sun or bad weather.

This Ancient Rome period Senator's foot is a fragment of an ancient statue from an old French school of sculpture and which served as a model for students.

Patinated and worn by time, for a beautiful story!

A beautiful object for an unusual decoration.

Set of 4 busts of Greek philosophers in the "fragment" style that we like so much, to embellish a library or an amateur's cabinet, in the pure style of the 18th century.

Very nice gunmetal patina.

The philosophers from left to right: Euripides - Sophocles - Parmenides - Homer.

Protected, this statue of ancient Art, this bust can be positioned outdoors because it is not afraid of the sun or bad weather.

This Greco-Roman bust fragment comes from the reproduction of an original bronze statue (now lost, created by the Greek sculptor Naucydes at the beginning of the 4th century BC) whose translation is currently kept in the galleries of the Louvre Museum.

The bust presented here is a so-called "bronze fragment" version.

Very elegant oxidized bronze patina.

Material: composite and marble powder

Protected, this statue of ancient Art, this bust can be positioned outdoors because it is not afraid of the sun or bad weather.

Very beautiful Baoulé mask, mid-20th century from Ivory Coast of the Baoulé tribe.

A unique piece

The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.

The Baoulé are part of the Akan people. They moved to western Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted the masking traditions of their neighbors, the Guro, Sénoufo and Yaure peoples.

There are three basic types used in a special dance of rejoicing called Goli, symbolizing social order.

Most of these masks are Kpan – with elaborate hairstyles and exquisite carvings, and represent the elderly woman during ceremonies.

Another mask – Kple kple – represents the junior male. It is round and flat and is one of the most abstract traditional African masks.

A third type – a Goli Gulin – represents the senior male.

Very beautiful Boa mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Boa tribe.

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The Boa are mainly known for their masks, believed to be used in ceremonies related to war, to strengthen the courage of the warrior or to celebrate victories. These masks have wide-set, prominent, round ears, suggesting alertness, and are covered alternately with dark and light pigments. Ancient masks have been described belonging to warlike or secret associations and are considered war masks or diguises used for hunting although their precise function is not known

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Ibeji male figurine with pleasant features and facial scarifications. He has a sensitive expression. The character wears a traditional high-bonnet hairstyle. The surface has a nice brown patina. It is decorated with pearls around the waist and arms.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Nigeria

Tribe: Ere Ibeji - Yoruba

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A classic female Hemba ancestor figure with hands placed on the chest, eyes half open. These figures are imbued with the nobility of ancestors increasing the family lineage. These figures would have been shown during important ceremonies aimed at strengthening the family's position. As a spiritual container, the figure would facilitate the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living. It has beautiful scarifications on the abdomen.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Hemba

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A Punu Duma or Mvudi mask from Gabon with white kaolin.

Masks like these were used by various tribes in Gabon.

The Mwo Spirit Maiden masks depict a beautiful young girl with her whitened face and serene expression. As in life, this beautiful young girl wears an elaborate hairstyle illustrated by polychrome colors.

The mask would be worn with a colorful costume covering his body. Although the mask has an Asian expression, no such connection has been made.

Known as Duma or Mvudi, it represents a female guardian spirit in the initiation of young girls, funeral rites, ancestor worship and also in full moon dances.

Material: wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Gabon

Tribe: Punu

Tribe: Songye

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A typical female ancestral figure with nice varied patina. The stylistic similarities with the sculpture of the neighboring Kuba people are evident. Beautiful scarifications all over the body with a typical coiffure.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Ndengese

Very beautiful Kifwebe mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Songye tribe.

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Named Kifwebe or “Boismasque” – the same type of which was produced by both the Luba and the Songye – this tribal mask imposes itself with its masterful dimensions.

The term Kifwebe refers to the mask – the society of masks – and to the wearer of the mask belonging to the male secret society bwadi bwa kifwebe.

There are three variants: the masculine (kilume) generally with a high crest - the feminine (kikashi) with a very low or absent crest - and finally the greatest embodying power (kia ndoshi).

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Songye

Chair from the Chokwé Tribe, mid-20th century.

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Most seats in sub-Saharan Africa are low stools carved from a single block of wood. However, as early as the 16th century, Portuguese traders and explorers introduced back chairs to southern and eastern Africa. Chokwe artists soon began producing similar chairs by adding sculptural scenes and Chokwe motifs.

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Fang's Ngil masks are generally characterized by a face consisting of high orbital cavities on either side of a long straight nose separating two fine eye incisions.

The appearance of these masks coated with kaolin (the white color would evoke the power of the ancestors) in the middle of the night could arouse fear.

This type of mask was used by the Ngil male society which no longer exists today.

This secret society was responsible for initiations and fought against witchcraft. The wearers of these masks always appeared in large numbers at night lit by torches.

Material: wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Gabon

Tribe: Fang

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Stunning chef stool hand carved from a single piece of wood

A beautifully carved stool from Mali.

The ancestral figures or nommo are symmetrical and geometric sculpted in relief.

They support the higher seat and should represent ancestors seen as authority figures.

According to Dogon cosmogony, the stool is made up of two discs; one representing the sky and the other the earth.

It shows signs of wear due to aging but remains remarkably solid.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Mali

Tribe: Dogon

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Superb chef's stool hand carved from a single piece of wood by the Baga tribe of Guinea-Bissau.

Stools are a minor art form for the Baga whose large masks and snake figures are among the largest and most impressive in Africa.

Striking modern pumpkin shape with intricate decorative carvings around the top edge.

It shows signs of wear due to aging but remains remarkably solid.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Guinea Bissau

Tribe: Baga

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Chairs and stools are prestigious objects for the Kota people of Gabon.

You can notice how they use similar characteristics on all of their sculptures and other subjects that they create. L

The seat is decorated with various geometric patterns engraved in what appears to be copper and brass.

It shows signs of wear due to aging but remains remarkably solid.

Material: Wood, Brass and Copper

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Gabon

Tribe: Kota

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Wooden male king (Ndop) figure.

The figure sits cross-legged on a square platform (yiing) carved with a representation of a climbing vine.

Ndop statues are idealized representations of the Nyimi or kings of the Kuba kingdom.

Material: Wood

Age: mid-20th century

Origin: Congo

Tribe: Kuba Bushoong