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Bronze and Plaster Sculpture at Maison Palm Beach
Bronze & Plaster Cast Sculpture Gallery
Maison Palm Beach is distinguished for its curated offering of fine 19th, 20th and 21st century art.
The gallery, founded by Mark Lukas in 2024, is now open by appointment.
The gallery’s core offering of medium and large scale sculpture ranges from classical, grand tour works to mid-century abstraction. Our latest addition is a selection of works of art on paper and canvas that are comprised of blue chip and emerging artists.
Today, the gallery exhibits works by artists and firms such as Joan Miro, Richard Diebenkorn, Fernando Botero, Hans Arp, Josef Albers, Ben Sack, Lee Krasner, Ernst Moritz Geyger, Robert Tait McKenzie, Fonderia Chiurazzi, Fonderia Giorgio Sommer, Benedetto Boschetti, Giorgio Zennaro, Atelier de Moulages du Louvre
Seated Mercury
Lifesize Bronze Sculpture
Seated Mercury
Italian School, (possibly Naples)
Lifesize Bronze Sculpture
Italy
Late 19th Century
48” x 28” x 42”
The Seated Mercury (or Seated Hermes) was discovered on August 3, 1758 during the excavations, in the peristyle garden of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum. It’s one of the most famous works discovered in the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii in the 18th century, and a must-see for Grand Tour travelers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Related works:
Getty Villa in Malibu, California
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
Orsteds Park, Copenhagen
Inventory #1002
Price $48,500
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 $32,500
Charioteer of Delphi
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Charioteer of Delphi
Atelier de Moulages
Lifesize Plaster Cast
France
Early 20th Century
80" x 21" x 28"
This lifesize plaster cast of the Charioteer of Delphi is at once beautiful and commands a presence. This piece is unique in the world, as it has a custom patina that is inspired directly from the original bronze. This empowers the form and makes it a beautiful addition to both modern and classic interiors.
The Charioteer of Delphi is a 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.
The statue is a significant example of early classical Greek bronze sculpture, notable for its detailed craftsmanship and preservation, and is now housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum
Inventory #1026
Price $28,500
Number 14
Large Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Number 14
Giorgio Zennaro (1926-2005)
Large Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Pietrasanta, Italy
1972
23.25” x 46” x 18.5”
Giorgio Zennaro’s sculpting career began early with his participation from 1953 to 1965 in all the Group Sculpture Exhibitions of the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation. In 1955, he won the first prize of the Municipality of Venice.
Number 14 is from a show that he created in 1973…to highlight new forms, both large and small…in bronze, marble and lucite.
Inventory #1004
Price $32,500
The Archer
Bronze Sculpture
The Archer
Ernst Moritz Geyger (1861-1941)
Bronze Sculpture
1909
42” x 27.5” x 10”
The Archer is Geyger’s most celebrated work. The Gladenbeck foundry acquired the rights to cast reductions in bronze and edited them in three sizes, with one such model appearing on the front of their 1903 catalogue. While Geyger's inspiration ultimately derives from antiquity and more specifically from an ancient torso of a wrestler in Berlin, his particular achievement lies in the fresh and modern reinterpretation of the Ideal, harnessing a stylised male physique in a composition full of the undiluted energy in the split second before the release of the archer’s arrow.
Inventory #1003
Price $28,500
Marsyas
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Marsyas
Brussels Atelier de Moulages
Lifesize Plaster Cast
Belgium
Mid-19th Century
51" x 15" x 11"
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).
Price $12,500
Spinario (Boy with Thorn)
Mid-19th Century Bronze Sculpture
Spinario
Benedetto Boschetti, Roma
Bronze Sculpture
Italy
Mid-19th Century
19.75” x 9.25” x 13”
A large-scale and very finely modeled Grand Tour bronze sculpture. The Greco-Roman "Spinario" or the "Boy with Thorn", in the Capitoline Museum of Rome is the original that inspired this sculpture. The beautiful verdigris patina is the natural result of being outside in a garden for several decades.
Boschetti ran an important shop on the via Condotti in Rome from about 1820-1860. He won a medal at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Works signed Boschetti rarely come to market.
Signed to the plinth: B. Boschetti - Roma
Inventory #1001
Price $12,500
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
Arrotino (Knife Sharpener)
Lifesize Bronze Cast on Socle
Arrotino (Knife Sharpener)
Fonderia Artistica Chiurazzi
Lifesize Bronze Bust on Socle
Naples, Italy
Mid to Late 19th Century
22” x 10” x 10”
Finest 19th century quality bronze from Naples, this masterpiece by Chiurazzi depicts the knife sharpener. The original marble Arrotino resides in the Tribune at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Arrotino is sharpening his knife, as he is about to flay the satyr Marsyas, who lost a flute competition with the gods. For his hubris, he was strung up and will have his skin removed, according to the myth.
This extraordinary work has a strong presence, as the artist has projected the head forward…which renders a dynamic and energized bust that is rarely found.
Inventory #1011
Price $9,500
Neapolitan Fisherman
Bronze Sculpture
Neapolitan Fisherman
Fonderia Giorgio Sommer
Bronze Sculpture
Italy, Naples
Third Quarter of the 19th Century
20.5” x 13” x 12”
The Grand Tour Bronze cast as a Neapolitan Fisherman after the original excavated in 1823 at Pompeii in the Casa della Fontana piccola (House of the small fountain). The finely cast Sculpture is seated upon a rocky outcrop with a Bacchus mask fountain spout beneath him. The figure barefooted wearing a loose-fitting tunic and straw hat leans forward with his hands poised.
The Grand Tour Bronze dates to the late 19th century, circa 1875, and is signed around the Bacchus fountain mask G. Sommer Napoli.
Inventory #1013
Price $6,500
Dancing Faun
Bronze Sculpture
Bronze of the Dancing Faun
Fonderia Chiurazzi
Bronze Sculpture
Italy, Naples
After the Antique Pompeii Original
32"
A superb and highly expressive bronze reduction of the celebrated Dancing Faun, cast by the renowned Fonderia Chiurazzi of Naples, Italy—arguably the most esteemed 19th–20th century foundry for Grand Tour bronzes after the antique. This example captures, with exceptional fidelity and vitality, the famed ancient Roman sculpture discovered fully intact in the House of the Faun in Pompeii.
The figure is rendered in a moment of ecstatic motion—arms raised, torso twisting, weight shifting dynamically through the hips and legs—imbuing the work with a sense of rhythm and abandon that feels remarkably modern. The anatomy is beautifully modeled, muscular yet refined, with the Chiurazzi workshop’s hallmark attention to surface nuance: softly burnished planes contrast with crisp detailing in the hair, beard, and expressive hands. The dark, rich patina enhances the sculpture’s sculptural depth, catching light across the contours in a way that emphasizes both movement and form.
Satyrs and fauns—mythological companions of Bacchus—embody the duality of nature: instinct and beauty, wildness and grace. Here, that spirit is distilled into an object of both scholarly importance and decorative power. The composition reads effortlessly from every angle, making it ideal for placement in the round, whether on a pedestal, console, or as a focal point within a curated interior.
The Chiurazzi foundry was revered for its unparalleled ability to translate ancient marbles into bronze with extraordinary precision, often working from direct casts taken in Italian museums. Their works are held in major American institutions, including the Getty Villa and the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, underscoring the historical and artistic significance of their production.
A museum-quality example—rare at this scale—offering both connoisseurship and presence.
Details
- Origin: Naples, Italy
- Foundry: Fonderia Chiurazzi
- Medium: Bronze
- Height: 32 inches
- Date: Late 19th / early 20th century
- Condition: Excellent, with a beautifully preserved patina; ready to place
Provenance
After the antique Roman original excavated at Pompeii, 1st century BCE/CE.
Literature / Notes
The original Dancing Faun remains one of the most iconic survivals of Roman sculpture, celebrated for its animation and naturalism—qualities faithfully and elegantly captured in this exceptional Chiurazzi casting.
Inventory 1053
Price $12,500
Herculaneum Runner
Bronze Sculpture
Bronze of a Young Athlete
Fonderia Chiurazzi
After the Roman Runner (L’Atleta),
Naples, Italy,
21 in.
Description:
A superb bronze reduction by the esteemed Fonderia Chiurazzi, Naples, faithfully after the celebrated Roman marble of a young athlete (runner) discovered in the Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum, and now preserved in the Naples National Archaeological Museum. This sculpture captures a fleeting moment of poised motion—an athlete leaning forward in anticipation, embodying both physical readiness and psychological focus.
Renowned for their museum-level casts, Chiurazzi bronzes are revered for their exceptional fidelity to antiquity. This example demonstrates the foundry’s hallmark precision: finely chased surface, nuanced modeling, and a rich, dark patina that accentuates the figure’s sinuous musculature and anatomically exact form. The expressive head, softly parted lips, and intent gaze lend the work a deeply human presence—bridging ancient idealism with lifelike immediacy.
The composition is both dynamic and balanced, with subtle contrapposto and forward momentum creating a compelling sculptural silhouette from every angle. Mounted on its original rectangular base bearing the Chiurazzi foundry seal, this piece possesses both authenticity and gravitas.
A work of enduring classical beauty, this bronze serves as a striking focal point—equally at home in a refined modern interior or within a more traditional, collector-driven setting. It is a timeless dialogue between antiquity and contemporary living.
Details:
- Origin: Naples, Italy
- Foundry: Fonderia Chiurazzi
- Subject: Young Athlete / Runner (L’Atleta)
- After: Roman original, Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum
- Date: 20th Century
- Material: Bronze
- Height: 21 inches (approx. 53 cm)
- Base: Original bronze base with Chiurazzi stamp
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition; beautifully preserved patina with minor wear consistent with age
Inventory 1054
Price $10,500
Drunken Satyr
Bronze Sculpture
Drunken Satyr
Fonderia Giorgio Sommer
Naples, Italy
Fourth Quarter of the 19th century
Important Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Bronze of a Drunken Satyr Reclining on a Wineskin, After the Roman Original from Herculaneum, 25 in. Wide
Description:
A masterful and highly evocative bronze by the esteemed Fonderia Giorgio Sommer, Naples, after the celebrated Roman sculpture of a Drunken Satyr, originally unearthed in the excavations of the Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum, and now preserved in the Naples National Archaeological Museum.
This composition captures a moment of pure Bacchic abandon—an expressive satyr reclines languidly upon a wineskin, his body extended in sensuous ease, one arm lifted skyward in a gesture of intoxicated reverie. The figure’s animated expression, tousled hair adorned with vine leaves, and fluid, unguarded pose embody the mythological spirit of indulgence, pleasure, and the primal forces of nature associated with the retinue of Dionysus.
Bronzes attributed to the Giorgio Sommer foundry are highly regarded for their refined casting and their close relationship to the Grand Tour tradition of Naples, where discerning collectors sought faithful and sophisticated reductions of the most important antiquities. This example demonstrates exceptional quality: beautifully modeled anatomy, crisp chasing throughout, and a rich, deep patina that enhances the sculptural depth and movement of the composition.
The scale—a generous 25 inches wide—gives the work commanding presence, making it an ideal focal point within both contemporary and classical interiors. The interplay of line, gesture, and mass creates a dynamic silhouette from every angle, reinforcing its status as both a decorative object and a work of enduring artistic significance.
A rare and compelling example of classical sculpture, this bronze offers the opportunity to live with a timeless image of the ancient world—imbued with movement, sensuality, and narrative vitality.
Details:
- Origin: Naples, Italy
- Foundry: Fonderia Giorgio Sommer
- Subject: Drunken Satyr Reclining on a Wineskin
- After: Roman original, Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum
- Current Location of Original: Naples National Archaeological Museum
- Date: 19th / early 20th century
- Material: Bronze
- Width: 25 inches (approx. 63.5 cm)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautifully developed patina; minor wear consistent with age
Inventory 1055
Price $15,000
Peplophoros
Polished Bronze Sculpture
Peplophoros
Italian School
Polished Bronze Sculpture
Italy
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
14.25” x 5” x 5”
Elegant, enigmatic, and deeply rooted in the classical tradition, this finely cast Italian bronze portrays a Peplophoros—a draped female figure inspired by the celebrated archaic Greek sculptures of the 5th century B.C. Standing with her arms gracefully raised above her head, she appears suspended between ritual, dance, and devotion, embodying the timeless serenity and idealized beauty that captivated generations of Grand Tour collectors.
The figure wears a flowing peplos, the characteristic garment of ancient Greek women, its simple construction creating long vertical folds that emphasize both monumentality and grace. Though modest in scale, the sculpture possesses a remarkable architectural presence, with the rhythmic drapery, poised stance, and balanced proportions recalling the sculptural language of the Greek Archaic period.
Particularly compelling is the presence of a serpent coiled at her feet, an unusual and evocative detail that introduces an element of mystery. In the ancient world, serpents were associated with renewal, protection, sacred rites, and chthonic deities. Here, the motif transforms the figure from a simple classical maiden into something more symbolic—perhaps a participant in a forgotten ceremony, priestess, votive figure, or guardian of an ancient sanctuary.
Executed in a warm polished bronze finish, the surface captures light beautifully, accentuating the sculptural modeling and lending the work a luminous presence. The hand-finished character of the casting, with its subtle variations and artisanal quality, reflects the enduring appeal of Italian bronze workshops active during the early twentieth century, when classical antiquity remained a primary source of inspiration for collectors, artists, and connoisseurs.
The sculpture bears a strong resemblance in both form and gesture to the celebrated Peplophoroi preserved in the Naples National Archaeological Museum, themselves Roman-era bronzes inspired by earlier Greek prototypes. As such, this work participates in a long tradition of artistic admiration for the ancient world and the transmission of classical ideals into modern collecting culture.
A captivating and highly decorative sculpture, equally suited to a library, study, pedestal, or curated interior, this bronze offers an elegant connection to the enduring beauty and mystery of antiquity.
Inventory #1015
Price: $1,850
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The Ram
Bronze Sculpture
The Ram
Grand Tour Bronze with Traces of Original Gilding on Siena Marble Socle
Italy, Mid-19th Century
A charming and highly evocative Grand Tour bronze depicting a ram's head, masterfully modeled and retaining traces of its original gilding. Executed in Italy during the mid-19th century, the work reflects the enduring fascination with the imagery of the ancient Mediterranean world that captivated travelers, collectors, and connoisseurs throughout the Grand Tour era.
The sculptor has captured the animal with remarkable sensitivity, balancing naturalistic observation with the idealized restraint associated with classical art. The elegantly curled horns frame a serene and noble expression, while subtle modeling throughout the muzzle and fleece lends the work a sculptural vitality far beyond its intimate scale. Time has softened the surface beautifully, revealing scattered remnants of gilding that enrich the dark patina and speak to the object's long history.
Mounted on a finely carved Siena yellow marble socle, whose warm golden tones harmonize beautifully with the surviving gilded highlights, the sculpture possesses both visual richness and architectural presence. The contrast between the textured bronze and luminous marble creates a sophisticated decorative object equally suited to a desk, library, cabinet, or curated collection of classical works.
Animal subjects held deep symbolic significance in the ancient world, and the ram in particular was associated with strength, sacrifice, fertility, and divine protection. Such themes resonated strongly with 19th-century collectors who sought tangible connections to the civilizations of Greece and Rome.
Elegant, sculptural, and rich in historical character, this finely executed Grand Tour bronze embodies the romance of antiquity in a highly collectible cabinet-scale form.
Dimensions: 7.5 inches high
Price $2,850
The Thinker
Bronze Sculpture
The Thinker
After the iconic model by Auguste Rodin
Nelson Rockefeller Collection
Renaissance Bronze Company, New York
Dated 1979
Edition 15 of 150
Bronze
28 inches high
Approx. 120 lbs.
A compelling and highly refined bronze casting of The Thinker, one of the most celebrated sculptural images in the history of Western art. Originally conceived by Auguste Rodin as part of his monumental Gates of Hell, the figure was later elevated into an independent masterpiece, becoming a universal symbol of intellect, introspection, and the human condition.
This exceptional example originates from the distinguished Nelson Rockefeller Collection and was cast in 1979 by the renowned Renaissance Bronze Company of New York. Numbered 15 from a limited edition of only 150 examples, the sculpture demonstrates remarkable fidelity to Rodin's original conception, capturing the extraordinary tension between physical power and psychological depth that has made The Thinker an enduring icon for more than a century.
The figure's muscular anatomy is rendered with exceptional sensitivity and precision. Every surface—from the taut forearms and powerful shoulders to the compressed torso and expressive hands—reveals Rodin's revolutionary ability to animate bronze with emotional intensity. The contemplative pose conveys a moment of profound concentration, creating a sculpture that is both visually commanding and deeply human.
Isolated from the larger narrative of The Gates of Hell, The Thinker emerges as a singular work of art, allowing viewers to focus entirely on its extraordinary formal qualities and universal symbolism. From every angle, the sculpture offers a dynamic interplay of light, shadow, mass, and movement, creating a powerful focal point within an interior.
Recently professionally cleaned and rewaxed, the bronze presents beautifully with a rich, nuanced dark patina that accentuates the sculptural modeling and highlights the exceptional quality of the casting. The work possesses a museum-quality presence and an unmistakable sense of gravitas.
Sophisticated yet timeless, this sculpture integrates effortlessly into classical, traditional, transitional, and contemporary interiors alike. Whether displayed in a library, study, gallery setting, or modern living space, it commands attention while inviting reflection.
An exceptional Nelson Rockefeller Collection bronze of one of the most influential sculptures ever conceived—a work of enduring beauty, intellectual power, and extraordinary visual impact.
Price $60,000
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