We’re taken by the striking sculptures at Sakai Antiques Inc.
Sakai constantly scours the globe, discovering unique art and antiques. They’ve offered, for over 30 years and spanning two generations, a fine array of 18th & 19th century European works.
These sculptures, and many more, can be seen at the gallery!
Circa 1889. An Italian white marble sculpture. Signed E. Ferrarini and dated ’89 white marble. Although the exact identification of the sculptor is unknown, he was probably a relative of Agostino Ferrarini (1828-1898). Agostino was active in Parma and Piacenza and executed the monumental figure of Corregio on the facade of the Palazzo del Municipio in Parma (1870). [ Sakai Antiques Inc. | Gallery # 9 | 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
Circa 1890. Alabaster Figural Lamp. [ Sakai Antiques Inc. | Gallery # 9 | 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
Early 20th century Italian Art Nouveau grouping, alabaster, depicting a mule and frolicking nymphs, one mounted on bronze, signed Giuseppe Gambogi, Firenze. [ Sakai Antiques Inc. | Gallery # 9 | 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
Bronze Fairy by Prof. Oswald Schmimmelpfennig
Circa 1899. A fantastic bronze sculpture of a Fairy. Signed and dated. Artist: Oswald Schimmelpfennig – who worked as a free-lance artist for Gladenbeck, Foundry, Berlin. [ Sakai Antiques Inc. | Gallery # 9 | 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
Carved Mabel La Semance by M. Moreau
Circa 1880. A finely carved white carrara marble by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912). French, Signed M. Moreau. [ Sakai Antiques Inc. | Gallery # 9 | 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
To inquire about any of these items contact Sakai Antiques Inc. [ 212.486.8900 | rsakai@verizon.net ]
Find Sakai in Gallery #9 at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center: 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street)! Open daily: Monday – Saturday 10:30AM to 6PM and Sunday noon – 6PM.
