Academic Sculptures
ACADEMIC STYLE
During the Renaissance, the first European fine art academies were established in Italy and would guide the style and standards of visual culture in the following centuries. Academic art became dominant across the continent in the 17th century, with artists coming together to offer instruction in this style of painting and sculpture.
The academic art period represented a significant change from the previous era when painters, sculptors and other artists were part of guilds and seen more as artisans than purveyors of culture. While patronage from the elite and the church remained pivotal, young artists were able to support themselves for the first time through academic exhibitions and an independent marketplace. The leading academies included the French Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture founded in Paris in 1648 (which became the Académie des Beaux-Arts after the French Revolution) and the London Royal Academy of Arts formed in 1768 under the inaugural leadership of painter Joshua Reynolds.
Academy students sketched drawings based on prints, sculptures and, finally, live models. Movements including neoclassicism and romanticism were particularly popular in these art schools and institutions where the influence of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin was prominent. Beaux Arts architecture and furniture design drew on these movements, too, and, as they also originated at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the disciplines share common ground with academic painting and sculpture.
Although academic art was a major shift for artistic status when it began, by the middle of the 19th century it was viewed as stodgy and resistant to new ideas, with the subject matter of artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme generally limited to allegorical or mythological themes. Impressionism, realism and the other movements that engaged with contemporary issues that followed were direct reactions to the academic tradition, although it continued to inform the avant-garde as artists like Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso started their practices as academic realists.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Academic
Maiden with hat
Located in Roma, RM
Luigi Preatoni (Novara 1845 - ?), Maiden with hat
Marble bust 66 x 43 x 36 cm signed (L Preatoni) on edge of dress.
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bust of veiled woman
Located in Roma, RM
Giulio Tadolini ( Rome 1849 - 1918 ) ( attr. to ), Bust of veiled woman
Bronze 61 x 37 x 22 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Outdoor Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Measurements: St...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Italian Mid 19th century White Carrara Marble bust. Portrait of young male.
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian Portrait White Marble Bust in a Heroic Attitude.
Carrara statuary Marble.
Tuscan school.
Circa 1850.
Bust depicting a young man with bare shoulders.
This model draws inspira...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Herbivore fossil
Located in Oswestry, GB
This shallow relief sculpture is of a 135 million years old fossil of a unknown herbivore discovered in India from the jurassic period. Davies chose this fossil amongst a plethora of...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Caryatids Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
Four Caryatids sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height with square form bases cm 220.
Time...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
“Knife Wrestlers”, After The Statue By J. P. Molin, Stockholm 1867
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and imposing reduction of the famous statue of JP Molin, inaugurated in 1867 in front of the National Museum of Stockholm.
This version in black enamelled stoneware was produced...
Category
1860s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of the eternal love and art.
Henry Dasson French
1825 - 1896 Orpheus
white marble, on a gilt bronze base 75.5cm., 29 3/4 in. overall
The renowned Parisian maker of gilt-bronze mounted furniture, Henry Dasson, began his career as a bronze sculptor. Occasionally marbles with his signature have appeared on the art market. It is likely that these were made in his workshop at 106, rue Vielle du Temple, which specialised in the production of bronze artifacts and clocks. Dasson's success was such that he was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1883 and was awarded the Grand Prix Artistique at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle.
In the Greek myth Orpheus, son of the muse Calliope and Apollo – or of the king of Thrace, Eagro – is the poet par excellence, the personification of song. With his lyre and his words he manages to seduce men, animals of all species and even trees, stones and the sea. With the strength of his verses he moves, softens, excites, touches the soul and the fibers of those who have the opportunity to listen to him.
Orpheus falls in love with the nymph Eurydice and marries her. Yet the fate of the two lovers...
Category
19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Daytime, marble sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
"Daytime" by James PRADIER (1790-1852)
Rare sculpture made in white Carrara marble
France
circa 1840
height 100 cm
diameter of base 29 cm
Listed in "Catalogue raisonné, James Pradi...
Category
1840s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
Monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base.
Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height of the sculptures cm 190 with squ...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo head .
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Measurements: St...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt.
Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursui...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fabulous Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN (FRENCH, 1710-1795): A 19TH CENTURY MARBLE FIGURE...
Category
1880s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules .
A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration.
We can raise with a base on request .
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
James Pradier, Phryne
Located in Tricase, IT
Phryne by James Pradier 1790-1852
Beautiful bronze representing "Phryne" a very pretty courtesan of ancient Greece covered with his peplo.
Susse frères stamp, signed on the terrace...
Category
1820s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“The Four Seasons of Life” Set of large wall reliefs Bisque Royal Copenhagen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare complete set of “Four seasons of life” in Bisque porcelain, in an outstanding diameter 34cm without frame and 46 cm framed.
After Bertil Thorvaldsen’ marble médaillons...
Category
1860s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ila
Located in Milano, MI
Giuseppe Bergomi was born in Brescia in 1953. After attending the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, he held his first solo exhibition as a painter in his ho...
Category
2010s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Diana the Huntress” bronze after J. A. Houdon , France circa 1870
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful reduction of the famous marble masterpiece by J.A. Houdon, exhibited at the Goulbekian Foundation in Lisbon.
The cast bronze, probably from NapoleonIII period, is heavy and...
Category
1860s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ariane on Panther, Statue Alabaster, after J. H. Dannecker, end 19th cent.
Located in PARIS, FR
“Ariane on Panther” is the most worldwide known work of the German sculptor Johann Heinrich Dannecker, born 1758 and died 1841 in Stuttgart , pupil of Pajou and Canova.
The original ...
Category
1890s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Aria a Roman Goddness
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone of Aria a Roman Goddness .
Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
TORSO OF YOUNG BRONZE MAN
Located in Nice, FR
Bust of a young man with green bronze patina.
Category
1960s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of the eternal love and art.
Henry Dasson French
1825 - 1896 Orpheus
white marble, on a...
Category
19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Greta Garbo by Mario Napoli - Bronze 50x60x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 7/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Arletty, Leonie Bathiat by Mario Napoli - Bronze 50x60x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 1/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marlène Dietrich by Mario Napoli - Bronze 50x60x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 7/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Orson Wells by Mario Napoli - Bronze 60x50x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 6/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
James Dean by Mario Napoli - Bronze 60x50x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 1/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jean Cocteau by Mario Napoli - Bronze 60x50x28 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Bronze sculpture by Mario Napoli, Swiss artist from XXth century. His works was sold 12 times in auctions since 2022. Work signed in the bronze. Edition 1/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 18th Century Half Length Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Plaster, raised pins and later coloured to simulate terracotta
Height: 32 3⁄4 inches (83.5 cm).
Full of elegance and liveliness, it conveys the consummate ability of the artist. Be...
Category
19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules .
A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration.
We can raise with a base on request .
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pan and Siringa
Located in Roma, RM
Jafet Torelli (active in Florence in the second half of the 19th century), Pan and Siringa
Terracotta sculpture 54 x 22 x 22 cm signed Torelli Firenze on the base.
Category
19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo head .
Measurements: Statues cm 150, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt.
Diana is represented at the hunt,...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
Monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base.
Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Heig...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Caryatids Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
Four Caryatids sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height wi...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures with Cornucopia
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in limestone with Cornucopia associated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance. Excellent condition.
Measurements: Statue cm 160, ba...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures with Cornucopia
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in limestone with Cornucopia associated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measur...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules .
A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration.
We can raise with a base on request .
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Aria a Roman Goddness
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone of Aria a Roman Goddness .
Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt.
Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursui...
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Terracotta Female Nude From Marcel Bouraine (1886-1948)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture Terracotta From Marcel Bouraine (1886-1948)"
Original terra cotta sculpture of Marcel Bouraine
Naïade of the 1930's Signed Bouraine
On the ...
Category
1930s Academic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Term Figure Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
Four Term Figure sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols in carved Vicenza stone. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height with squar...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures with Cornucopia
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in limestone with Cornucopia associated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measur...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo and Minerva Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 150, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Entrance of General Bonaparte in Cairo, 1798
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Léon Gérôme,
(1824-1904)
"Entrance of General Bonaparte in Cairo, 1798"
Bronze with medal patina
Signed on the base “GEROME” and on the back part “SIOT Fondeur Paris”
Dimensi...
Category
19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules .
A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration.
We can raise with a base on request .
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Baby, 1900-1920 - terracotta, 37x38x20 cm
By Max Cantini
Located in Nice, FR
Sculpture in terracotta.
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddness
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone of Apollo and Roman Goddness of Aria.
Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Excellent vintage condition.
Measurements: ...
Category
20th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Academic sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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