Ref: F2052 . . . £195

'The Hunter' by Uriano
French spelter male hunter in a loin cloth, an unsigned Uriano. He measures approx 18 inches long by 12.5 high by 5 deep (46cm x 32cm high x 13cm deep). He has a bronzed patina and is mounted on a black marble base. Condition is good.

The Dance by 'Balleste'
A wonderful French dancing group of a beautiful spelter lady and man, measuring approx 17 inches to his top hand. With a green patination and signed under the ladies foot, being made in the 1920s. They are dancing on an amazing 11 inch chequer-board octagonal marble base. Condition is pretty good with no missing or damaged fingers, but with a little age wear to the patina - as one would expect. A truly stunning and rare group.
Enrique Molins-Balleste was born in Barcelona - a Spanish artist who later moved to Paris. It would appear that Molins and Balleste are one and the same artist and he would use either Molins or Balleste to sign his pieces. Some same figures are signed Molins whilst others are signed Balleste. Famous for his theatrical and genre groups and figural lighting, he also made many sculptures using wood as the medium.

The Gregoire Sisters
F2032 is the taller of these two lovely French spelter dancers, signed by the artist Gregoire. They are actually both the same size but this one has the taller pedestal base and she is holding cymbols. She is 20 inches high and signed on her bottom. She has a silvered patina and lovely bronze enamelled costume, with a cream floral detailing. The base measures almost 4.5 half inches high and is made of Portorro marble. The condition is verygood. £740

F2058 This is the other spelter dancer, also signed by Gregoire but this time under her foot. She is the shorter version - a dancer with no cymbols, and is 19 inches high. She has a silvered skin tone and a greeny-gold tunic. The condition is good. £680
Emile Gregoire, specialised in genre sculpture working in Brossac France in the early 20th century.

Ref: F2032/F2058 . . . £740/£680

'Friends' by Cipriani
A nice French gold gilded spelter lady (16 inches high) and borzoi dog, mounted on a 23 inch Portorro marble base with the signature 'U. Cipriani' on one end. The condition is very good with a few minor edge nicks. I have several of this lady figure with other animals - please email me for pics of the others.

Ref: F2067 . . . £640

'Jungle' by Max Le Verrier
This lovely 1930s Le Verrier spelter panther is the famous 'Jungle' panther with a brown patina and is standing on a stepped black marble base which measures 13 x 4 inches (33x10cm) and the total height is 10.5 inches (27cm). Signed Le Verrier to the marble. Condition is good with a small scratch to the body and minor patina wear, plus a couple of tiny chips to the marble base.

Atalante by De Marco
French Diane statue entitled Atalante, made by the Le Verrier foundry in the 1930s and measuring a total height of 11 inches (28cm) and signed De Marco to the metal socle. Base is of flared metal and the condition is good but her bow appears to have been shortened.

Dancer by Limousin
French spelter dancer, apparently unsigned but by Limousin. 16.5 inches high (47cm) including the pyramid portorro and rosso marble base. Condition is very good with a little minor age wear to the patina.