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Louis XVI Sculptures

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Statue of L’Enlevement Des Sabines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. bronze statue of L'Enlevement des Sabines on its original Base. The high quality bronze is raised by a circular fluted...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed Houdon and Susse Frères. The bust is raised by a striking circular base wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Bronze Statue, Signed H. Dumaige
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue signed H. Dumaige. The bronze is raised by a rectangular ormolu base w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. Each statue is raised by a circular ormolu base with a fine wrap around beaded band. The ch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Marble Statuary Signed Kinsburger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and Gris St. Anne marble statue signed Kinsburger. The statue is raised by its original elegant octagonal Gris St. Anne ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and fanciful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. Each statue is raised by a circular ormolu base with a twisted rope design and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Statue of a Lady by Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and high quality French 19th Century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of a lady sitting by the sea, signed by Mathurin Moreau. The beautiful statue is raised by a circular mottle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Signed Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble statues. Each beautiful statue is raised by a circular Sienn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Statues of Mercury and Fortuna
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian marble statues of Mercury and Fortuna, after a model by Louis Gu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta and Giltwood Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and finely detailed true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. terra cotta and giltwood statues. Each statue is raised by an elegant circular mottled base where each ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Terracotta, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Biscuit De Sèvres Porcelain Statue of a Fisher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres porcelain statue of a fisher boy. The statue is raised by an oblong terrain ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and silvered bronze statues. Each statue is raised by silvered b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Giltwood, and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, giltwood, and Rouge du Languedoc marble statue. The statue is r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by Barbedienne. Diana dressed in classical attire and is rea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust is raised by a square ormolu base below a fine mottled socle pedestal. The richly ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue of Diana the Huntress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Diana the huntress, signed Susse Frères. The statue is raised by a rectangular mottled base with a concave f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Statues, Signed Carl Kauba
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues, signed Carl Kauba. Each patinated bronze winged cherub is dated 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Statue of a Beautiful Maiden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of a beautiful maiden, signed S. Kinsburger. The statue is raised by a wonderfully executed terrain designed base, where the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronzes, Ormolu and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronzes, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statues. Each small scale statue is raised by an elegant circular Rouge G...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Bagues Style Rock Crystal Cockatoo-Form Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of French Mid-Century Modern Louis XVI style and Bagues style cockatoo-form rock crystal and 24k gilt metal wall appliques/sconces. Each of these sconces is modeled a...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI style terracotta bust of a young boy signed Houdon. The terra cotta bust is raised by an attractive Rosso Levanto circula...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue of Diana and Her Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Diana and her dog, signed A. Carrier. The statue is raised by a most decorative ba...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Decorative Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and extremely high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Wedgwood and marble decorative statues. Raised by rectangular shaped Bleu Turquin marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Biscuit de Sevres Porcelain Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large-scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres Porcelain bust of Madame La Contesse Du Bary in the manner of the sculptor Pajo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Vert De Patricia Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble statue named Moissonneur, by Maurice Constant. The statue is raised by a cir...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statue, signed Clodion. The statue is raised by a demi lune shaped moulded Rouge Gri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Brèche Violette marble statue of L'Automne signed by Rancoulet. The statue is raised by a striking and uniquely shaped Brèche ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and black Belgian marble statues. Each statue is raised by a circular black Belgian marble base with a fine mottl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Signed J. Gautherin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze signed J. Gautherin. The statue is raised by a circular mottled patinated bronze base where a stamp of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statues signed E Blavier. Each statue is raised by a finely executed ground designed bas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Signed Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze signed statue. The statue is raised by an oval ormolu base with a mottled border and most de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Statue after Étienne-Maurice Falconet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Breche Violette marble statue after Étienne-Maurice Falconet. The statue is raised by a circular marble base ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Patinated Bronze Marie Antoinette Bust Signed F. Lecomte
By Félix Lecomte
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant bust of Marie Antoinette was sculpted in Paris, France, circa 1790. The sculpture, signed in the back by French sculptor Lecomte, depicts the queen with her elaborate well-known coiffure, numerous Fleur-de-Lys on her dress, and a Louis XVI portrait...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period ormolu statuary grouping of Jean de la Fontaine's Fable "Le Loup plaidant contre le renard par-devan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Silver, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble statue. The statue is raised by a square marble base below a fine ormolu terrain design. The lovely winged ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Statue of Two Maidens, Signed Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of two beautiful maidens signed Moreau. The statue is raised by a fine circular mottled base with an outs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble statue of drummer boys. The statue is raised by a rectangular Vert...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Bust of a Young Maiden Signed A. Rollé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu bust of a young maiden signed A. Rollé. The bust is raised by a square patinated bronze base below a circular ormolu socle pedestal with a mottled border. The beautiful maiden above is draped in a wonderfully executed flowing garment with a holly leaf at her shoulder. Above her lovely and finely detailed face is her hair wrapped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Sienna marble statue. The small scale grouping of three charming cherubs is raised by a ci...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Statues Signed Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and rouge Griotte marble statues signed Clodion. Each small statue is raised by a circu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and white Carrara marble statue. The statue is raised by a beautiful square white Carrara marbl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble, Ormolu and Bronze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze statues of ‘Jean qui rit, Jean qui pleure’, Jean who laughs, Jean who crie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble, Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sienna marble, patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The small scale statuette is raised by a square base with a fin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statuettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Black Belgian marble statuettes of Apollo and Daphne. Each ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Festive Figural Statues, Signed Devaulx
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and nicely scaled pair of French Louis XVI st. ormolu festive figural statues, signed Devaulx. On the left she is leaning on a tree stump, draped in a flowing garme...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Griotte Marble Bust
By Léopold Harzé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high-quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble bust, named Dorine and signed by Léopold Harzé. The bust is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and very detailed pair of French 19th century patinated bronze statues. Each is raised on a square base with the word...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and high quality pair of French Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statues. Each is raised by an ormolu bottom plate below the mottled edge circular Rouge ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and unusual French Louis XVI st. mid 19th century patinated bronze, ormolu, marble and silvered bronze statue. The statue is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base with cut corners and a tapered mottled design. Above sits an adorable winged patinated bronze cherub wearing a swaging garment and a Hercules style helmet with a lion's head. The cherub is holding a commemorative silver...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Statue Depicting Mars and Minerva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French Louis XVI st. 19th century statue depicting Mars and Minerva. Each statue is raised by a White Carrara circular pedestal abo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue of a maiden dancing with cherubs with musical instruments Signed A. Carrier. The...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue, signed E. Laurent. The statue is raised by an elegant oblong shaped ormolu base with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statues. Each statue is raised by an elegant mottled base with fine rounded borders. The beautiful maidens above are e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Statue of a Maiden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu statue of a maiden with winged cherub signed Musée de Sèvres. The statue is r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Model of a Bolognese Dog, After J. Kirchner
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century porcelain model of a bolognese dog, signed Deresden in Underglaze blue mark, After the Original Meissen Model by Johann G...
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Early 1900s German Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble paper weight, signed and stamped. The decorative paper weight has a Vert Antiqu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statuettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Gris St. Anne marble statuettes of Nicolas Catinat and the Count of Tour...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue titled: "Au Clair De La Lune" and signed BOURET. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Louis Xvi sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Claude Michel Clodion, Meissen Porcelain, Charles G. Lemire, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $480 and tops out at $280,000 while the average work can sell for $10,800.

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