The Wrestlers
Lifesize Plaster Cast
THE WRESTLERS
Brussels Atelier de Moulages
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Belgium
Mid-19th Century
45” x 38” x 26”
The Atelier de Moulage was established in the 19th century under King Leopold II when the fashion for displaying plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture in private houses, museums, and academies was at its height in Europe. These casts provided teaching tools and substituted classical marbles in Italian collections.
The Wrestlers was originally an ancient sculpture that was refined and reproduced by the Neo-classical maestro, Antonio Canova, in the 18th century…his work has become the standard of excellence and refinement. Canova’s work served as the inspiration for the plaster cast made in Brussels.
Inventory #1006
Price $28,500
Charioteer of Delphi
Charioteer of Delphi
Atelier de Moulages
Lifesize Plaster Cast
France
Early 20th Century
H80 x W21x D28
This lifesize plaster cast of the Charioteer of Delphi is not only beautiful but also commands a striking presence. This unique piece features a custom patina inspired directly by the original bronze, enhancing its form and making it a stunning addition to both modern and classic interiors.
The Charioteer of Delphi is a noteworthy lifesize bronze statue from ancient Greece, discovered in 1896 at the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi. It depicts a charioteer, likely commemorating a victory in a Pythian Games chariot race. As a significant example of early classical Greek bronze sculpture, it is distinguished by its detailed craftsmanship and preservation, and is currently housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
For those interested in fine art sculptures, this piece also represents the artistry found in our plaster cast gallery, showcasing exceptional Plaster Cast Sculpture.
Inventory #1026
Price $28,500
Charioteer of Delphi
MARSYAS
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Marsyas
Brussels Atelier de Moulages
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Belgium
Mid-19th Century
H 51 x W15 x D11
Marsyas is a figure from Greek mythology, a satyr known for his musical skill, particularly with the aulos (a double-piped wind instrument). He famously challenged the god Apollo to a musical contest and, upon losing, was brutally punished by being flayed alive by Arrotino (knife sharpener).
Inventory #1020
Price: $12,500
MARSYAS
Athlete, Male Nude
Plaster Maquette
Athlete, Male Nude
Robert Tait McKenzie (1867-1938)
Plaster Maquette, Studio Original, Signed in the Model
Canadian
First Quarter of the 20th Century
17.5” x 6” x 6”
Canadian-born physician, educator, and sculptor Robert Tait McKenzie united science, sport, and art in a remarkable career. Trained in medicine at McGill University, he became a pioneer in physical education while pursuing sculpture as a means to study the human body. Largely self-taught, he combined anatomical precision with classical ideals, creating works that celebrated athletic strength, discipline, and movement. From early facial studies of effort to full figures like sprinters, javelin throwers, and competitors, his art reflected both rigorous measurement and expressive vitality. McKenzie’s legacy endures as a rare fusion of medical knowledge and sculptural vision.
This plaster maquette is signed in the model and is expressive of his passion for proportion, classicism and the beauty of the male athlete.
Inventory # 1027
Price $ 1,450.
Athlete Male Nude
Pierre de Wiessant
Plaster Maquette
Pierre de Wiessant
One of Rodin's celebrated Burghers of Calais, Pierre de Wiessant walks toward what he believes will be his execution.
In 1347, during the siege of Calais, six citizens volunteered to surrender themselves to King Edward III in exchange for the lives of their fellow townspeople. They expected death.
Rodin's genius was to abandon the language of heroic monuments and instead reveal the human cost of courage.
Here, Pierre de Wiessant is consumed by thought. His bowed head, expressive hand, and restless drapery convey a man confronting fate itself. There is no triumph. No certainty. Only duty, sacrifice, and the weight of an impossible decision.
The form seems almost alive—complex surfaces catching light and shadow like shifting emotions. Every angle reveals a new psychological dimension, making the figure both spellbinding and deeply moving.
More than a sculpture, it is a meditation on courage in the face of the unknown
Price $2,850
Piline
Plaster Maquette, Original Model
Piline
Raymond Sudre
Plaster Maquette, Original Model
Belgium
1900
16” x 14.5” x 9”
A Symbolist bust that exudes the dream-like expression of the movement. This Original Model of Piline in plaster was realized the studio of Raymond Sudre. The faraway look in her eyes makes for a compelling work of art.
Symbolism is an artistic style using symbolic images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind. It originated in late 19th century France and Belgium.
Early in his career, Sudre was tutored by sculptors Antonin Mercié and Alexandre Falguière.
SOLD
Piline
