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The human figure in art, and in antiques, is a used by decorators to add an element of interest, to draw the eye, to invite questions. LINDA HORN has in her collection a selection of antique figures in a great variety of styles and materials. There are classical marble figures: a white marble cupid figure resting on a pillow with his quiver and arrows and a marble baby figure seated on a pillow. There is a French bronze figure of a boy, “ The Water Carrier”; a small decorative brass Art Nouveau figure; a rough carved burled wood boxer figure; a pair of large stone Staffordshire style cupid figures; and from the mid 19th Century, there is an impressive pair of life-size Napoleon III period Blackamoor figures in cast iron from the Val D’Osne French foundry. From the 20th Century, there is a male metal torso in polished aluminum and an interesting pair of polished aluminum heads. Of course, there are majolica figures such as the pair of fishing figures holding their nets. Check also the Busts and Animal Figures categories for additional ideas from LINDA HORN regarding antique figures. |
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