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Baroque Figurative Sculptures

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
18th Century Wooden Santos Jesus Sculpture Relic Vintage Antique Glass Eyes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting 18th Santos figure with glass eyes, but without hands or feet, this piece was part of a large installation. Appears all original with he...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

English Balance Bronze and Iron, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Balance Bronze and iron England 19th Century Dim. - 44 cm Good condition.
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

17th Century Pair of Italian Caryatids Hand-Carved Walnut Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 17th century Italian walnut carved caryatids, an antique pair of Baroque hand-carved female figures with a beautiful dark patina. Good age related conditions, both carved panels show original iron hooks in the back, they were probably part of a paneled walls of an opulent antique building...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues These are lovely old statues, they are a boy and girl, he is holding a basket of Fruit an...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete

Grand Baroque Composition Made in Naples in the Mid-17th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
Grand Baroque composition made in Naples in the mid-17th century intended for the private chapel of a noble Neapolitan family. In the early nineteenth century on the finely executed ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large 17/18th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered marble baroque angel. Italy 17/18th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent
By Ferdinando de Luca, Giambologna
Located in Paris, FR
Very large bronze sculpture with brown patina, based on the group "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by John of Bologna (Giambologna). This pivoting composition shows three figures in motion: a man on the ground defeated with his shield turned upside down, a second one arched clutching a woman launched towards the sky trying to escape, all on a naturalistic base. The Sabine man, the Roman and the Sabine woman are all depicted naked. This staging plays on serpentine lines known as "figura serpentinata" and diagonals giving a beautiful variety of volumes and a multiplicity of angles of view. The bronze is signed F. De Luca...
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1880s French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Marble White Bust Sculpture of Child, Carrara
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning Italian sculpture in white Carrara Marble, bust of child,was part of an very important altarpiece in a private collection from a palace in Turin...
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1790s Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Baroque Bronze Mermaid Door Knocker Mounted on Lucite Stand, German 1680-1700
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early German baroque bronze mermaid door knocker on frosted lucite stand. This door knocker is a work of art; heavy bronze with original patina, ...
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Early 1700s German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Madonna with Child Wall Sculpture Beautiful Woodwork, 20th Century
Located in DE
Madonna with child wall sculpture beautiful woodwork, 20th century. Linden wood with attention to detail.
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20th Century European Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Baroque Bronze Nude Female Figure & Goatman Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique cast bronze Baroque style sculpture of a nude female figure astride goatman. 14.5" tall x 10" x 8" . Unsigned. Verdigris patina. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 8" depth x 1...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures Pair of Angels with Cornucopia
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy. This pair of hand carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood figurative sculptures represent two standing angels...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified in silver 16th Century Italian school Measure: height: 40cm. very good condition.
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Pair of Antique Hebrew Stone Figures Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of magnificent detail Hebrew stone figures, One of the figures is missing a small piece.  
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Early 20th Century Israeli Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Panel with a 19th Century Profile Face
Located in Madrid, ES
Panel with a 19th century profile face. Decorative 19th century Tondo with the face of an aristocratic character completely carved in wood and painted. Measures: 25 x 20 x 2 cm. Goo...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
An unusual and rare processional or lecturer figure from the 17th century, also called Mannequins. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later. Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

18th Century Italian Baroque Pity Pietà Sculpture by Piò Angelo Bolognese Circle
By Angelo Gabriello Piò
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Italian Polychrome Earthenware Pietà Pity dating back to 18th century of Bolognese circle of the master Angelo Gabriello Piò, Bologna 1690-1770, dating back to the first quarter of 18th century, in good age related condition, with minor restorations, a terracotta group deposition with beautiful, original polychromy and spectacular anatomy of the body of Christ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Poplar

Beautiful Venetian Lady and Gentleman in Ruby-Red and Black, with Gold Finishes
Located in Villaverla, IT
Beautiful Venetian lady and gentleman in ruby-red and black, with gold finishes. This amazing Venetian set is composed of a lady and a gentleman in ruby-...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...
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Early 18th Century Russian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Atlantis in Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Atlantis in wood XIX century. Wood carving representing an atlantis from the XIX century. Measures: 70 cm high Very good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Cups
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century cups. In very good condition. The bronze has a fine chiselure. Beautiful patina. Good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Baroque Statue of Silver Cherub on Rose Quartz
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous small statuette depicting a silver cherub from the Baroque period, late 1700s. The statue is made entirely of gilded silver and depicts a musician cherub holding two plates...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Silver

18th Century Carved Venetian Polychromed Gondola Figurerhead
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century carved Venetian polychromed gondola figurerhead, realistically carved and painted, raised on a 6.5" diameter base.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Set of two pieces belonging to a monumental Baroque altarpiece made in the 18th century. These are two magnificent carvings of large dimensions, which together make a semicircular piece with a profuse decoration also of monumental proportions of plant forms. Decoration with elaborate carved rolls, which stand out from the general structure. It comes from a Spanish church that housed an imposing altarpiece made in the second half of the 18th century. The entire visible surface is gilded with original gold leaf, with imperceptible subsequent touch-ups. The back is reinforced, which makes the pieces very strong and heavy. In the photographs you can see the approach of its collectors: they placed it as a headboard, it looked impressive! But these exclusive pieces can be presented in many possible ways, either as part of the wall or as a work of art. Due to its enormous size, the configuration chosen for transport is "the buyer picks up the piece" but if, once awarded, you want to contract transport, we will provide it (we have a team of experts). Total measurements: 450 cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) Measurements of each piece (2): 225cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) It is a unique opportunity to acquire two exclusive pieces in the world of antiques.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood and Polychrome Cherub Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque giltwood, polychrome and faux painted marble cherub statues. Each impressive and large scale statue i...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy. Both figurines depict a gallant gentleman in period dress holding a basket replete with fruit or flowers. Each is mounted on an integral wooden base with a rocaille base. These figures are rare and are a fine addition to any period room...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Gilt Bronze Figure of a Satyr on Porphyry and Black Marble Base
Located in Spencertown, NY
The bearded hairy figure probably 17th century or older, with one arm behind his back
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porphyry, Bronze

18th Century Italian St Joseph with Infant Jesus Baroque Old Master Sculpture
By Angelo Gabriello Piò
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy a superlative Bolognese Baroque polychrome earthenware Saint Joseph with Infant Jesus sculpture, circle of old master Angelo Gabriello Piò, Bol...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century French Carved Terracotta Putti Sculpture Signed P. De Leonardi
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, charming, antique clay cherub composition was sculpted in France, circa 1880. The sculpture depicts two angelic children playing with a goat; the cherubs are nicely carve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Venetian Bronze Statuette of St. Jerome, 18th/19th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
Bronze statuette of St. Jerome, or St Hieronymous, in the manner of the Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittorio (1525-1608) by the lost wax technique of bronze casting, which leaves a ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set of 4 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks. Thes...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Italian Baroque Marble Angel, 1680-1720
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian baroque marble angel. Partly painted, in original untouched condition. Is missing a few fingers. Previously repaired (see photos). Italy, 1680...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Ancient Boxwood Micro Carving Deposition, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood micro carving Deposition Central Europe, first half of the 18th century It measures: the sculpture 7.40 x 5.31 x 0.6 in (18.8 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm); w...
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1740s European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent 19th century bronze of Ulysses stringing his bow on square base. After Jacques Bousseau (1681-1740). Circa 1830 French Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 11 i...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Patinated bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton and the Lion" after the marble sculpture of Milon de Crotone by renown French...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture, Figural Candlestick Castillian School, Spain, 16th-17th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture (figural candlestick). Carved and polychrome wood, wrought iron. Castilian school, 16tyh-17th centuries. Carved and polychrome wooden sculpture placed on a simple base showing a half-naked male figure, holding with his hands a cloth that covers the lower part of his body in front and holding up a wrought iron cone...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular ground like designed base where the char...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint   
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Monumental Italian Stone Sculptural Group of the Rape of Proserpina
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the famous Italian Baroque sculpture of Bernini exhibited in the Villa Borghese Museum. Height of the sculpture cm 250 circa. The base made in stone is new and has been...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Beautiful Pair of Baroque Angels from France in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful French Baroque angels are over 350 years old, having been hand-carved in oak circa 1670. Oak was the predominate wood used for making furniture up through the 1700s. ...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Mrs Devil 'Hall Figurine Attributed to Francesco Toso, 1875-1890
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a mephistophelic figure in solid wood carved of "Mrs. Devil" in the form of a hall support. Italy 1875-1890. Measure: Height 185 cm - Good condition, Mother of pearl eyes.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy after Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable ste...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French stone sculptures from the early 20th century features two Médicis vases with gadroon decor on a square base. This exquisite pair of early 20th-century French ston...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Boy with a Water Pitcher
Located in Kastrup, DK
The sculpture shows a boy, lying down pouring water from a pitcher. Made in fine white Italian marble, second half of the 19th century. Italy, 1860-1880. An arm and finger has been ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set 7 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks. Thes...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and very charming door knocker, Venice, 17th century in bronze with special patina.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful 17th century carved angel has retained its original paint.
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Spectacular Set of Porcelain Table Decorations by Volkstedt
Located in Litchfield, CT
Porzellanfabrik, Thuringen, Germany, circa 1920s, by Aelteste Volkstedter. To set a breathtaking table, first give each guest their own unique porcelain sculpture …. This dramatic co...
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1920s German Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Monumental Italian Stone Sculptural Group of the Rape of Proserpina
Located in Rome, IT
Inspired by the famous Italian Baroque Sculpture of Bernini exhibited in the Villa Borghese Museum. Height of the sculpture cm 250 circa. The base made in stone is new and has been a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Large Copper Panel with Putti Dog and Bird
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary and unique, this gorgeous large sculptural copper panel depicting 16 charming dancing Putti, playing and amusing themselves, with 1 dog and 1 bird, after Clodion, early...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

French 1780s Baroque Style Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Sitting on a Pillow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style walnut putto from the late 18th century, sitting on a pillow. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th century, this walnut sculpture charms us wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A solid bronze and brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. Europe...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin Ex Prominent New York Co...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Early 19th Century French Hand-Carved Nutwood Putto Boy Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Lovely putto sculpture in typical Baroque Style. This beautiful and chubby putto sculpture was probably part of a larger Church ornament/sculpture or ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Nutwood

Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Michel Victor Acier. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $294 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,965.

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