18th Century Dolphin Sculpture
Sculpture in lioz stone representing a dolphin Portugal 18th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Carranca in lioz stone representing a dolphin Portugal 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Animal Sculptures
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Stone
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
This bronze sculpture
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
By Sir William Chambers
Located in New Orleans, LA
dolphin, which relates to Chambers' extraordinary 18th-century architectural designs. A marvel of beauty
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Antique 18th Century English George III Animal Sculptures
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Derby Porcelain Figure of Neptune and Dolphin on a Shell, ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning porcelain figure of Neptune with a dolphin standing on a sea shell, made by
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in
Antique Pair Italian Bronze Busts Dionysus and Ariadne by Clodion 18th Century
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in London, GB
Clodion, and bearing his signature, dating from the late 18th century.
The pair feature black
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Antique 1790s Italian Busts
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Bronze
H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Large Plaque Architectural element Carved Stone Wall mount Art overdoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century finely hand carved God of the Sea with a Mythical Creature Dolphin .
Great to wall mount this
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Antique Late 18th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
H 19 in W 45 in D 10 in
Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure, circa 1790
By Neale & Co.
Located in Downingtown, PA
hand on a dolphin and her right hand holding the open part of her gown to cover Cupid, who rests next
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Pearlware
H 10.75 in W 2.32 in D 2.32 in
Jasperware Buckle, Wedgwood, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1795
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
dolphins became a popular motif in Greek art, appearing on vases, sculptures, and other decorative objects
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Cut Steel
Monumental Bronze Iron Venus De Medici Statue
Located in Vosselaar, BE
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Statues
Materials
Iron
Antique Pair French Gilt Porcelain Vases or Urns En Grisaille Lover Scenes 19ct
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
of sculpture. This aspect of grisaille was used particularly by the 15th-century Flemish painters (as
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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 7.29 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
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Located in London, GB
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18th Century Dolphin Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 18th century dolphin sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of 18th century dolphin sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. An item from our selection of 18th century dolphin sculpture, designed in the neoclassical, Georgian or louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of 18th century dolphin sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Claude Michel Clodion, Derby and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 18th Century Dolphin Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of 18th century dolphin sculpture at 1stDibs is $4,510, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced.
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