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Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'Psyche and Cupid' by Jean Bulio, 1850
Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'Psyche and Cupid' by Jean Bulio, 1850

Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'Psyche and Cupid' by Jean Bulio, 1850

By Jean Bulio

Located in Paris, FR

Statue in bronze with medal patina "Psyche and Cupid" realized by Jean BULIO. It represents Psyche, recognizable by her butterfly wingst. Her chest is bare and she is holding an arro...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850
Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

Located in Montreal, QC

The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.

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Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Hunting Putti Sculptures Statues Marble 1850
Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Hunting Putti Sculptures Statues Marble 1850

Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Hunting Putti Sculptures Statues Marble 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine pair of Italian Grand Tour putti bronze statues on Breccia marble bases, circa 1850. One of the nicest pairs of antique Grand Tour bronze putti we have had in a while, th...

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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850
French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850

French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante" by F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in CH

French Bronze Sculpture of "Mercurio Volante"( Mercury Volant) cast and signed by F(erdinand) Barbedienne Fondeur, Ca.1850 After Giambologna (1529–1608) This finely cast bronze fig...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Fgure by Gabriele Parente Circ 1850
Bronze Fgure by Gabriele Parente Circ 1850

Bronze Fgure by Gabriele Parente Circ 1850

By Gabriel Parente

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Bronze figure by Gabriele Parente, 1850. Dark bronze.

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Antique 1850s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Ariadne, Circa 1850-1860
Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Ariadne, Circa 1850-1860

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Sculpture of Ariadne, Circa 1850-1860

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in MADRID, ES

Beautiful 19th-century French patinated bronze sculpture depicting Ariane Endormie (Sleeping Ariadne). Dimensions: 61 cm long x 47 cm high x 20 cm deep. On the reverse, the sculptu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian 19th Fauno in bronze circa 1850.
Italian 19th Fauno in bronze circa 1850.

Italian 19th Fauno in bronze circa 1850.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible FAUNO in bronze made in Italy circa 1850 playing flutes.

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Antique 1850s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture on Wood Base, French, Circa 1850
Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture on Wood Base, French, Circa 1850

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture on Wood Base, French, Circa 1850

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique lion bronze sculpture on a round wood base. I've not found signature, but it is a French statue. nr. O/7561   

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"
Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"

Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"

By Antonio Canova

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and big italian brown bronze after Antonio Canova circa 1850 representing "Gladiator"

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Antique 1850s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850
Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850

Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and monumental size bust in bronze representing Platao circa 1850

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Antique 1850s Italian Rococo Busts

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Bronze

Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850
Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850

Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and large pair of "Chevaux de Marly" in bronze with spectacular work on the bases. Circa 1850 in perfect conditions.

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Antique 1850s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Cherub Sculpture
Antique French Bronze Cherub Sculpture

Antique French Bronze Cherub Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century sculpture from France features a cherub holding a unique fish-like creature, all crafted from bronze. Reclaimed from France, this piece adds character to any outdoo...

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th France bronze circa 1850 "Two hares"
19th France bronze circa 1850 "Two hares"

19th France bronze circa 1850 "Two hares"

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible france bronze circa 1850 representing "Two hares" perfect patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Pair of Ferdinand Pautrot Figural Dog Sculptures
Cast Bronze Pair of Ferdinand Pautrot Figural Dog Sculptures

Cast Bronze Pair of Ferdinand Pautrot Figural Dog Sculptures

By Ferdinand Pautrot

Located in Northport, MI

Matched pair of figural sculptures depicting hunting dogs carrying game, modeled with strong anatomical detail and expressive posture. Each sculpture is signed F. Pautrot on the bas...

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Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles X Bronze Dore Musicians, Gilt Finish, French, Circa 1850
Charles X Bronze Dore Musicians, Gilt Finish, French, Circa 1850

Charles X Bronze Dore Musicians, Gilt Finish, French, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Charles X bronze dore figures playing musical instruments on square shaped rouge pedestal bases having a gilt wreath. (mid 19th Cent)

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus
An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus

An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus

Located in New York City, NY

This exquisite mid-nineteenth century sculpture features a nude woman in silvered bronze with parcel gilt accents. The female figure embodies grace and allure, reminiscent of the god...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture with a brown patina shaded in green signed Pigalle on the base, representing a child surprised by a crayfish's pinching.

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)
French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)

French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)

Located in New York, NY

This highly detailed study of a Normandy mare is an excerpted model from Mêne's popular Jument normande et son poulain, exhibited in wax at the 1868 Salon (no. 3749), and in bronze t...

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Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Large Bronze Relief of Madonna and Child with Saints, Circa 1850
Italian Large Bronze Relief of Madonna and Child with Saints, Circa 1850

Italian Large Bronze Relief of Madonna and Child with Saints, Circa 1850

Located in CH

Italian Large Bronze Relief of the Madonna and Child, Saint John, and Saint Elizabeth After Pierino da Vinci (Italian, c. 1530–1553) Circa 1850 This finely cast 19th-century bronze ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850
Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850

Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th-century English brass doorstop shaped like a lion’s paw and ankle sitting on a hefty leaded base for weight and stability. The long handle makes it easy to move.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Lead

Bangkok School, Big Buddha in Patinated Bronze, 1800-1850
Bangkok School, Big Buddha in Patinated Bronze, 1800-1850

Bangkok School, Big Buddha in Patinated Bronze, 1800-1850

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bangkok school. Big Buddha in patinated bronze, 1800-1850. In very good condition. Measures: 25 x 13.5 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses Sculptures by Cousteau 19th Century
Antique Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses Sculptures by Cousteau 19th Century

Antique Pair of French Bronze Marly Horses Sculptures by Cousteau 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique pair of French Grand Tour patinated-bronze sculptures of the Marly Horses, Circa 1850 in date and signed to one base.

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Antique 1850s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'The Dying Gaul', Italy
Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'The Dying Gaul', Italy

Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'The Dying Gaul', Italy

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'The Dying Gaul', Italy By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork, patinated D...

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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Copper, Bronze

Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883)  Roman Bull, 1858  Bronze sculpture
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883)  Roman Bull, 1858  Bronze sculpture

Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture

By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

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Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Of Young Girl / Marble Base By Moreau
Bronze Sculpture Of Young Girl / Marble Base By Moreau

Bronze Sculpture Of Young Girl / Marble Base By Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting a beautiful mid-19th century bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Auguste Moreau, depicting a young girl holding a bird in one hand and a shovel in the other. This char...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilded Bronze Sculpture: Allegory of Harvest with Two Children
19th Century Gilded Bronze Sculpture: Allegory of Harvest with Two Children

19th Century Gilded Bronze Sculpture: Allegory of Harvest with Two Children

Located in Madrid, ES

Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 19th century with this refined gilded bronze sculpture depicting the allegory of the harvest. The piece features two children enjoying grapes,...

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A huge Rattanakosin Bouddha, circa 1850
A huge Rattanakosin Bouddha, circa 1850

A huge Rattanakosin Bouddha, circa 1850

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze statue of Buddha seated in Bhumisparsa mùdra, or gesture of taking the earth as witness. This gesture represents Buddha's enlightenment. It carries great importance in Thai im...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Column in Worked Bronze
19th Century Grand Tour Roman Column in Worked Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Roman Column in Worked Bronze

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant Grand Tour bronze column, dating from the 19th century and inspired by the architectural remains of Ancient Rome. Finely cast and chased, this decorative object reflects the ...

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Antique 1850s Mounted Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate
French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate

French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French parcel gilt and bronze fire grate - or chenet Circa 1850 on this collectable work of art Two chubby bronze cherubs either side, well cast Gilt structure has a...

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog
19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog

19th Century Bronze Chinese Foo Dog

Located in Montreal, QC

19th century bronze Chinese Foo Dog.

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Antique 1850s Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19TH century French bronze of a boy and his setter
19TH century French bronze of a boy and his setter

19TH century French bronze of a boy and his setter

Located in Augusta, GA

Unsigned french sporting bronze ofboy and his setter Lovely patina and great casting

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Antique 1850s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1850.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1850.

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the amphora-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Coral, Bronze

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century
Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century

Antique Library Bronze of Napoleon Bonaparte 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a finely cast brown patinated bronze Grand Tour sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, Mid 19th Century in date. It features Napoleon standing contrapposto in uniform wearing a...

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere

By Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

A Neoclassical Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Bust of Apollo Belvedere, Circa 1860 The bust is cast as a half length figure of Apollo, shown with the head turned to his right a...

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Antique 1850s Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

Patinated Bronze Of Napoleon on Sienna Marble base by Jean-Jacques Pradier
Patinated Bronze Of Napoleon on Sienna Marble base by Jean-Jacques Pradier

Patinated Bronze Of Napoleon on Sienna Marble base by Jean-Jacques Pradier

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1850 A highly decorative and evocative Romantic bronze celebrating one of history’s most iconic military and political figures.

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha, Dhyani Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand, 19th Century
Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha, Dhyani Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand, 19th Century

Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha, Dhyani Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This seated Buddha, depicted in the meditative posture of the Dhyani mudra, originates from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya in Thailand and dates back to the 19th century. The piece displa...

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Antique 1850s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Napoleon III Bronze Neo-Classical Women
Pair Napoleon III Bronze Neo-Classical Women

Pair Napoleon III Bronze Neo-Classical Women

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality. Each figure beautifully cast and chased in bronze. Mounted on a Rosso Antico base.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French bronze of Napoleon standing on a column incorporating a thermometer
French bronze of Napoleon standing on a column incorporating a thermometer

French bronze of Napoleon standing on a column incorporating a thermometer

Located in London, GB

A large and unusual antique French thermometer incorporating a bronze of Napoleon standing upon a silvered bronze column. The base of patinated bronze with bracket feet and having st...

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne
"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne

"Djinn Étlalon Barbe" 19th Century Animalier Bronze by P J Mêne

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

Condition: Excellent Original Condition. circa: 1850 Materials: Bronze. Book Ref Pierre-Jules Mêne Catalogue Raisonée.

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Antique 1850s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Panthere Saisissant un cerf
Panthere Saisissant un cerf

Panthere Saisissant un cerf

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Mc Lean, VA

Sporting Sculpture with Elk and Panther Wildlife bronze

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1850s Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Buddha in the gesture of absence of fear, Burma? 19th century.
Bronze Buddha in the gesture of absence of fear, Burma? 19th century.

Bronze Buddha in the gesture of absence of fear, Burma? 19th century.

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze statue of Buddha standing in the “Abhaya mùdra” gesture of fearlessness. Lacquered bronze gilded with gold leaf, much of which is missing. Beautiful workmanship. Probably Burm...

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Antique 1850s Burmese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French patinated bronze group of woman and cupid by Jean Jules Salmson
French patinated bronze group of woman and cupid by Jean Jules Salmson

French patinated bronze group of woman and cupid by Jean Jules Salmson

Located in London, GB

An antique French patinated bronze group of a classical woman seated on a chair and spinning thread. She has a basket of spun thread to her side. Holding a thread at her feet is the ...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Rare Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare grand Tour Patinated bronze bust of Cicero After Massimiliano Soldani Benzi. The original is in the collection of Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna. Provenance: Collection Les Cler...

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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner
Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-19th century brown patinated cast bronze animalier figure of a work horse in harness. Very fine detail and a beautiful quality bronze. Signed in the bronze T. Gechter for ...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand tour Patinated bronze figure of Chronos, Father Time on Sienna marble base
Grand tour Patinated bronze figure of Chronos, Father Time on Sienna marble base

Grand tour Patinated bronze figure of Chronos, Father Time on Sienna marble base

Located in London, GB

A fine and impressive sized patinated bronze figure of Chronos, set upon a sienna marble base. A finely cast bronze figure of Chronos, the Greek personification of time. The detaile...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball
Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball

Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique bronze figure of Baby Bata Krishna crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butterball. Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby krishna with his Butterball. An Indian Bron...

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Antique 1850s Indian Expressionist Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Copper

Indian Huntress
Indian Huntress

Indian Huntress

Located in PARIS, FR

Charles Cumberworth (1811-1852) Indian Huntress Bronze with double patina Vittoz chiseller Old cast France circa 1850 height 52 cm Biography: Charles Cumberworth (1811-1852), son...

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1850s American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine
Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine

Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine

Located in Madrid, ES

Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze figurine Figure in french gold bronze with baccarat sculpted glass base. The quality of the bronze is exquisite and the assembly is very decorative....

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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of the gods flying through the air raised on a path of air made by the mouth of a cherub...

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Antique 1850s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes

Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes

Located in Martlesham, GB

A pair of French 19th century bronzes of Napoleon the third (1808–1873) the last of emperor of France (1852–1870) and his consort the empress Eugenie. The bronzes were most probably ...

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1831 he exhibited much larger statues, Tiger Devouring a Gavial Crocodile which was a plaster sculpture 41 cm high and 103 cm long, and Lion Crushing a Serpent, 138 cm high and 17...

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Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1850 bronze sculpture on 1stDibs. A piece of 1850 bronze sculpture — often made from bronze, metal and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of 1850 bronze sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A choice in our collection of 1850 bronze sculpture, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Antoine-Louis Barye, Pierre Jules Mêne and Christopher Fratin each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 1850 bronze sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1850 Bronze Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of 1850 bronze sculpture start at $248 and top out at $57,301 with the average selling for $3,500.

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Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

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Questions About 1850 Bronze Sculpture
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.