What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

French Bronze Sculptures 19th Century

19th Century French Bust

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture By Charles Anfrie, 19th Century

H 16.54 in Dm 5.12 in

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture captures the essence of rural life through the

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

H 19.25 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century

By Vrai Bronze B.D., Edouard Drouot

Located in Lisbon, PT

A powerful 19th-century bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, captured mid

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century

H 24.41 in Dm 7.09 in

19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed

By Paul Eugène Mengin 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19Th Century Large and impressive bronze with golden bronze patina of a girl holding a musical

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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed

H 23 in Dm 9 in

19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France

H 17.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Victorian Bronze Stag Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian bronze figure of stag with antlers on black rectangular shaped marble base (signed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Victorian Bronze Stag Sculpture

H 11.75 in W 9 in D 4 in

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Flowers Sculpture

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French Bronze Woman with flowing garments amid flowers and an urn. Flowers often

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Flowers Sculpture

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture

H 5 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in

French 19th Century Putti Bronze Sculpture by Coustou

By Coustou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Endearing patinated bronze sculpture depicting a young putti sitting on a pair of cushions and

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Putti Bronze Sculpture by Coustou

H 21 in W 14 in D 13 in

19th Century French Bronze Cherub Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dore bronze and silvered bronze cherub on rouge marble base. Lobster motif. Signed by artist Pegale

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Cherub Sculpture

H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of finely chaste bronze and dore bronze of dog and cat. Very life like.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures

H 14 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Water Carrier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture portrays a young woman gracefully balancing two

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Water Carrier

H 7.5 in W 3.9 in D 3.5 in

19th Century French Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture, titled Diane de Gabie, showcases the elegance

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Sculpture

H 10.8 in Dm 3.4 in

19th Century French Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French sculpture features a young drummer, captured in a moment of intense focus

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Sculpture

H 20.9 in W 7.9 in D 6.7 in

19th Century French Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French sculpture depicts a young child in a playful pose, kneeling and engaging

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Sculpture

H 4.3 in W 6.3 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century French bronze sculpture of children playing music 19th Century French bronze statue

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music

H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France

H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in

Bronze Sculpture – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Delicate 19th-century bronze sculpture depicting two cherubs joyfully playing with a faun. This

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture – 19th Century

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Bronze Sculpture Signed H. Gauquie, France, Late 19th Century

By Henri Desire Gauquie

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bronze sculpture signed H. Gauquie, France, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Signed H. Gauquie, France, Late 19th Century

H 32.29 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures, 19th Century French

Located in El Monte, CA

A pair of 19th century patinated bronze sculptures following the renowned "Marly Horses" created by

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures, 19th Century French

H 22 in W 9 in D 20 in

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming 19th-century French bronze sculpture, signed “Clodion”, beautifully captures the

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Bronze sculpture, by Paul Duboy (1830-1887) France, 19th century

By Paul Duboy

Located in Paris, FR

Gilted bronze sculpture of a young woman by Paul Duboy (1830-1887) France, 19th century Signed on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze sculpture, by Paul Duboy (1830-1887) France, 19th century

H 13 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

19th Century French Small Bronze Sculptures Dionysus & Ariadne

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Small Bronze Sculptures Dionysus & Ariadne

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Small Bronze Sculptures Dionysus & Ariadne

H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

19th Century, Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of exceptional, hand-cast, French, parcel-gilt bronze sphinxes on newer, beveled marble bases.

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century, Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 11.5 in

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Priest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French cast bronze statue of a Catholic priest. Fine casting with beautiful patina

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Priest

H 20 in W 8 in D 7 in

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Frémiet

By Emmanuel Fremiet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

commitment to him. Made in France, 19th Century. Hubert was a noble man living in Liège. He was a skilled

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Frémiet

H 27.5 in W 13.25 in D 5 in

French 19th Century Signed Huzel Bronze Lady Sculpture

Located in Southall, GB

Huzel is a French sculpturer (French, 19th Century) Primarily known for bronze sculptures often

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

French 19th Century Signed Huzel Bronze Lady Sculpture

H 13 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna, 19th Century French

Located in El Monte, CA

An exquisite pair of patinated bronze sculptures, after Giambologna, depicting Mercury and Fortuna

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna, 19th Century French

H 57 in W 10.5 in D 23 in

Flight from Troy, 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Located in London, GB

impressive bronze with fine patinated surface, depicting the hero Aeneas carrying his aged father over his

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Flight from Troy, 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Bronze Alloy Sculpture, Signed E. Blot, France, Late 19th Century

By Anatole Guillot

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bronze alloy sculpture. Signed E. Blot, France, late 19th century. Orientalist style. Attributed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Islamic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Alloy Sculpture, Signed E. Blot, France, Late 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture Signed Clodion

Located in Madrid, ES

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture, signed by the renowned artist Clodion, is a

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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture Signed Clodion

H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

Bronze Alloy Sculpture, Signed L. Moreau, France, Late 19th Century

By Louis Auguste Moreau

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bronze Alloy sculpture "Fée Aux Fleurs", Signed L. Moreau, France, Late 19th Century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Alloy Sculpture, Signed L. Moreau, France, Late 19th Century

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

French Cast Bronze 19th Century Rooster Sculpture with Wings Extended Backwards

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French bronze sculpture from the 19th century depicting a rooster standing on a textured ground

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Cast Bronze 19th Century Rooster Sculpture with Wings Extended Backwards

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

H 21 in Dm 6 in

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France mid-19th century. Two female

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

H 21 in Dm 6 in

19th Century Pair of Bronze Figural Sculptures

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous pair of 19th Century bronze cherub figural sculptures depicting 'The Hunter and The

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Bronze Figural Sculptures

H 17 in W 10 in D 8 in

Superb 19th Century Golden Bronze Vase Made in Gild Bronze

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

19th century golden bronze vase made in gild bronze and decorated celluloid with handles in the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Superb 19th Century Golden Bronze Vase Made in Gild Bronze

H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Bronze Musician Sculpture

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A bronze figure of a musician. He is playing a string instrument.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Musician Sculpture

H 22 in W 10 in D 10 in

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Late 19th century well executed large patinated bronze figural sculpture of a seated cupid / winged

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Antique Late 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture

H 20 in Dm 8 in

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

By Philippe Poitevin

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

H 14 in W 20 in D 20 in

19th Century Bronze Venus Sculpture

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A reclining bronze of Venus. There is great detail in the casting.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Venus Sculpture

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Bronze wine Barrel

Located in Esbeek, NL

French Bronze barrel first half 19th century A Bacchus sitting on a wine barrel Can also be used

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze wine Barrel

H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 13.39 in

A 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture entitled, "Gloria Patria".

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture - "Gloria Patria" (Homeland Glory) by Eugene

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

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Bronze

A 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture entitled, "Gloria Patria".

H 28.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Antique Bronze Female Sculpture by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, 19th Century, France

Located in Montreal, QC

Exquisite bronze sculpture by Eugene Aizelin (French 1821-1902) featuring a strikingly beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Female Sculpture by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, 19th Century, France

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Bronze Napoleon Sculpture, Signed Couturier, French Late 19th. Century

By Robert Couturier

Located in London, GB

. France late 19th. century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Napoleon Sculpture, Signed Couturier, French Late 19th. Century

H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statues depicting Parisians

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze Sculptures

H 14.25 in W 13.5 in D 8.75 in

Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed Comolera, France, Late 19th Century

By Paul Comolera

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed Comolera, France, Late 19th Century

H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

French Bronze Sculptures from the 19th Century, Guèridon Statues

Located in Cesena, FC

French bronze sculptures from the 19th century - guèridon statues (from the second half of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculptures from the 19th Century, Guèridon Statues

H 11.42 in Dm 51.19 in

French Gilt Bronze Harp, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

French gilt bronze harp, 19th century. On marble base.

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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Harp, 19th Century

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Jewelry Tray, French Shoe, Late 19th Century, France

Located in Greven, DE

Antique bronze sculpture, depicting a French ladies shoe from the 19th century. Very nice detailed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Jewelry Tray, French Shoe, Late 19th Century, France

H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Lequesne

By (after) Eugène-Louis Lequesne

Located in 263-0031, JP

seated woman by the French sculptor Eugène Louis Lequesne (1815-1887). She and her soft antique patina

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Lequesne

H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

French, 19th Century Bronze Gilt Putti

Located in Delft, NL

French 19th century bronze gilt putti A set of bronze putti figures on a square marble base. A

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French, 19th Century Bronze Gilt Putti

H 9.65 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

19th Century French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French bronze bust sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus . This handsome Grand Tour bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Busts

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Emperor Lucius Varus

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming high quality French 19th century patinated bronze statue named 'Paysanne nourrissant des

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue

H 21.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

19th Century Bronze Clodion Classical Bacchus Dancing Group

By Clodion France

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An amusing classical 19th century bronze study of Bacchus influenced lovers dancing with a child at

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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Clodion Classical Bacchus Dancing Group

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in 263-0031, JP

A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry

H 15.95 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Dancing Maidens on Pedestal

By Clodion France

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and good quality 19th century bronze study in the style of Carrier-Belleuse

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Dancing Maidens on Pedestal

H 75.2 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Protection Bronze Sculpture by Francois Moreau, 19th Century

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Lisbon, PT

Moreau’ signature. Hippolyte Francois Moreau was a French sculptor famous for his bronze statuettes of

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Protection Bronze Sculpture by Francois Moreau, 19th Century

H 24.81 in Dm 8.27 in

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture "The Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in London, GB

"The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene The finely cast and planished bronze, depicting a

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture "The Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene

H 26 in W 10 in D 10 in

Sophocles, Large Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large bronze sculpture with a brown patina, representing the Greek playwright Sophocles: he is

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sophocles, Large Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

H 24.02 in W 24.81 in D 10.24 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French bronze sculptures 19th century you’re looking for. Each French bronze sculptures 19th century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are 2151 variations of the antique or vintage French bronze sculptures 19th century you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French bronze sculptures 19th century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French bronze sculptures 19th century, those designed in Neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. F. Barbedienne Foundry, Pierre Jules Mêne and Ferdinand Barbedienne each produced at least one beautiful French bronze sculptures 19th century that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Bronze Sculptures 19th Century?

A French bronze sculptures 19th century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,380, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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 French Bronze Sculptures 19th Century

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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