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19 Th Century Italian Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
comparable, due to its clear academic and neoclassical inspiration, to the great sculptures and most notable
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Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture vintage Italian anthropomorphic terracotta , Signed Compiani
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An incredible sculpture by an Italian artist from the 1970s-80s, signed with the enigmatic name
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Sculpture Woman Italian anthropomorphic terracotta , Signed Compiani
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning sculpture by an Italian artist from the 1970s-80s, signed with the enigmatic name
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Signed sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1989, numbered : this is 14 out of 20 : 14/20. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Travertine, Iron

Sculpture in iron by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1991, numbered: this is 12 out of 20: 12/20. The sculpture is
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1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Travertine, Iron

19 th century sculpture bronze statue of the Duke of Savoy
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover a true gem of 19th-century sculpture with this spectacular bronze statue of the Duke of
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Antique 1880s Mounted Objects

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Bronze

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 instrument .Signed P. Mengin 1853-1937. in very good condition. Made with a base that...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mrs Devil 'Hall Figurine Attributed to Francesco Toso, 1875-1890
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a mephistophelic figure in solid wood carved of "Mrs. Devil" in the form of a hall support. Italy 1875-1890. Measure: Height 185 cm - Good condition, Mother of pearl eyes.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Lifesize 19 Th C Bronze Momento Mori Cast of a Human Skull.French Collection
Located in Leuven , BE
A lifesize Bronze Momento Mori cast of a Human Skull.19th C.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of three brutalist carved wood column France XIX th century.
By Brancusi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
, 82 cm and 63 cm. screw diameter: 19 cm, 17 cm and 15 cm.
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Antique 1880s French Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Italian Polychromed Mannequin-Sculptured Figure
Located in Schellebelle, BE
arms, placed on a wooden guided base, Italy 19 th century, beautiful antique piece.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Chines saponary ston Vase and Inkwell with Floral Sculptures, late 19 th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French jade vase ank inkwell Vegetal motifs of flowers and leaves Can be used for a little floral composition Good condition. Shipping: P 4 L 15 H 8 0.1 kg.
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Antique 1890s French Vases

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Other

Large Italian Art Nouveau Style Wall Lamp in Aluminum Painted with Leaves
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
8 lights inserted perfectly within the composition. It can be defined as a sculpture lamp because of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Classical Bronze of a Greek or Roman Female Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
details are very finely chased and shows great feeling and form and demonstrates the very best in late 19
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
. China 18'th - 19'th ctr.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr
"Folk Art" Sheep, 18th-19th Ctr
H 21.66 in W 40.16 in D 8.67 in
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional small Wooden Artist Mannequin Model from Italy, 19 th Century, very fine sculpting of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Carrara Marble

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Sister Parish, Albert Hadley
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

Antinous 'Bitnia 130, Alexandria of Egypt 150 Ad' Sculpture, Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Antinoo with marble base. Terracotta head with marble base. Italy Antinous (Bitnia 130 - Alexandria of Egypt 150 AD). Publio's favorite Elio Adriano. Mesaures: height 33 cm. width ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Terracotta

Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a red Rosso Imperiale marble Roman toga (robe). The roman...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

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Marble, Carrara Marble

CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th century HEIGHT 54cm MAXIMUM HEIGHT 70cm WIDTH 30cm DEPTH 20cm OVERALL WEIGHT 56 Kg BASE HEIGHT INCLUDED 70 cm Material White carrara marble Base in N...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Carrara Marble

CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Roman Portrait Bust of a Noble Woman
Located in London, GB
Roman miniature bust of a noble woman, carved marble, Severan Dynasty, c. 225 A.D. Rare and particularly elegant ‘wig portrait’ of a noble woman, belonging to the early 3rd Centur...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Magnificent Italian Sculpture in Carrara Marble " Torso " Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian sculpture in Carrara marble " Torso " early 20th Century. Italy Complete height with base: 43cm perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Head in Alabaster
Located in Marseille, FR
Antique head in alabaster, height 17 cm for a width of 8 cm and a depth of 7 cm, mounted on a revolving base, indefinite period. Additional information: Material: Alabaster, Marb...
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Antique 18th Century Busts

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Alabaster

Antique Head in Alabaster
Antique Head in Alabaster
H 6.7 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
Located in London, GB
Roman Marble Head of Sophocles Circa 1st-2nd Century Marble This fine Roman marble head preserves the proper left side of the face of a middle-aged man, with broad nose, soft lips,...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Busts

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Marble

Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
Roman Marble Head of Sophocles
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H 6.3 in Dm 7.01 in
Small Hellenistic Parthian Marble Head of a Man, circa 2nd to 1st Century BC
Located in Austin, TX
A small carved marble head of a man, Parthian Empire, Hellenistic Period, circa 2nd to 1st century BC, modern day Iran. The small marble head carved in the Hellenistic fashion. T...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Hellenistic Busts

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Marble

After the Antique, Grand Tour Bronze of Aristotle
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

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece
Located in Girona, Spain
Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Sculpted white marble with a metal b...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Busts

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Marble, Stone, Metal

Plaster Cast: the Head of Alexander the Great, Italy 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Over the plaster base is set the plaster cast of the head of Alexander the Great. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

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Plaster

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century bronze bust of a man's head mounted on a black marble cube base. (Signed "H. Haas '71).     
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Man's Head
Bronze Bust of a Man's Head
H 20 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Antique Apoxyomenos Male Marble Torso Sculpture, White Carrara Marble, XIX Sec.
Located in Rome, IT
Antique male marble torso, circa 1850 A copy of the roman marble statue Apoxyomenus in Musei Vaticani in Rome (I sec d.c.) copy of a greek bronze athlete statue Apoxyomenos masterpi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 46cm including the base Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Marble

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19 th. century Marble Bust
Located in Gravenmoer, NL
Italiaan Marble Bust in Neo-Cassical Style after Antonio Canova Hand carved Carrara
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19 th. century Marble Bust
19 th. century Marble Bust
H 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Seneca, Philosopher Playwright Roman Politician Buste Bronze Italian
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Rome, Italy
bronze sculpture (without the Roman capital) Italian Fine Arts Authority must check this item in order
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Antique 1850s Italian Busts

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Bronze

Solid Teak Carved Burmese Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid teak elephant from a single piece of wood mounted on a bronze base. Remnants of gold on the forehead. Wonderful reclining position demonstrated is quite unusual. Trunk position...
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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Teak

Teak Wheel and Wood Sculpture (reference# EZ9396)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Composite pieces made into a sculpture that is unique. Primitive but a sophisticated addition to a
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures

19th Century Italian Marble Sculpture of a Young Maiden
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
A rare Late 19th Century Italian Marble Sculpture of a young maiden; carrying an urn, on a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Pair of Antique Teak Wood Doors from India
Located in Brooklyn, NY
accents. 19 th century. from Rajisthan . priced for the pair, free shipping within the continental U.S.A.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures

19th Century Italian Pair of Greyhounds in Marble
Located in Paris, FR
19 th Italie Pair of greyhounds in marble with marble base measures 71 cm in height. width 70 cm
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Italian Virgin Wood Sculpture, Capipota, Dressing Image
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Italian 19 th century dressing image, Virgin, sculpture in polychromed wood and crystal
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Antique 1860s Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal, Brass

Large French 19 th century bronze by EMMANUEL VILLANIS
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant bronze, the color is darker in person, and the patina is so much nicer in person, it is heavy bronze and signed it also has a inscription ESPERANCE ( mean h...
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

POLYCHROMED BRONZE BUDDHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEAUTIFUL BRONZE BUDDHA IN A LOTUS POSITION.
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20th Century Indian Sculptures

POLYCHROMED BRONZE BUDDHA
POLYCHROMED BRONZE BUDDHA
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
19th c. Diana bust
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian bust, depicting the goddess Diana
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

19th c. Diana bust
19th c. Diana bust
H 31.11 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Carved Black Forest Cow on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Black Forest cow on base with bone horns and bone cow bell. Glass eyes.
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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Black Forest Cow on Base
Carved Black Forest Cow on Base
H 7.5 in W 9.25 in D 3.25 in
French Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
French carving of Horn of Plenty.
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Wood

French Carving
French Carving
H 17.5 in W 36 in
Iron Rooster on wooden base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iron rooster with original paint on wooden base
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Iron Rooster on wooden base
Iron Rooster on wooden base
H 16.75 in W 14 in D 3.125 in
EnglishStaffordshire figure of boy riding a dog
Located in Atlanta, GA
English porcelain figure of a boy riding a dog on a base
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Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Swedish Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Wooden Swedish horse.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swedish Horse
Swedish Horse
H 23.25 in W 24.5 in
Large Brass Door Stop of Fox
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Brass door stop of reclining Fox.
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Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Ancient Kingdom of Siam, 19th Century, Bronze Buddha in absence of fear Mudra
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Bronze Buddha in the position of absence of fear Ancient Kingdom of Siam 19th century The Buddha is represented standing in the samapada position, the left arm along the body, the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Black Forest wood Carved Statue of a Bear
Located in Houston, TX
Standing bear statue wood carved Holding a shield 19 th c.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Oak, Wood

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of Wooden Plaques
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
An impressive pair of 19 th century German hunting trophies. One in the figure of a capricorn with
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Bronze Statue of a Thai Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the sculpture is 16" height, and 17" wide with the instrument
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Antique 19th Century Thai Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Italian Sculpture Greek Mask, 20th Century
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Italian sculpture Greek Mask Date/Period: XX Century Dimension: 30cm x 26cm x 16cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts

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Terracotta

Italian Sculpture Greek Mask, 20th Century
Italian Sculpture Greek Mask, 20th Century
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Italian Scuplture, Religious, Saint Agatha, Wood, Crystal
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing carving and polychromedwood sculpture, 10th century, from Italy. It is a very refined image
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Antique 1860s Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Bronze Figure on Horseback after the Antiques, Italy, Late 19th Century
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in EL Waalre, NL
A bronze figure on horseback after the antiques, Italy, late 19th century. A bronze figure of a classical athlete on horseback, after the antiques, mounted on a plain rectangula...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Bronze, Narcissus, circa 1870
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Italian ‘Grand Tour’ bronze figure of Narcissus, circa 1870. The naked youth captivated by his reflection in a pool of water. He wears a band of grape and vine, in his wavy hair, and...
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Antique 1870s Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rosewood Finial Mounted on a Custom Lucite Pedestal-American, 19 th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood turned finial originally crafted for a fine piece of 19th century furniture. We have had it hand polished and placed on a custom beveled Lucite pedestal. Polished by hand i...
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Antique 1870s English Empire Revival Mounted Objects

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Rosewood

PAIR of FRENCH REGENCE St CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Theese pair of French Regence style chairs are very interesting by the quality of the sculpture all
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Wood

PAIR of FRENCH REGENCE St CHAIRS
PAIR of FRENCH REGENCE St CHAIRS
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Flemish 19 Th Century Plaster Mask
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Flemish 19 th Century plaster mask
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

Flemish 19 Th Century Plaster Mask
Flemish 19 Th Century Plaster Mask
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Large 19 th Century Carved Wood Buddha Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive single block of wood sensitively carved into the image of Buddha. Newly painted color tones and gold leafing highlight the face, bindi and elongated earlobes. A mass of ...
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19 th c Biedermeier porcelain Angels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of Austrian 19 th c Biedermeier porcelain angels, hahnpainted.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19 th c Italian Terracotta Roundel of Diocis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
19 th c Italian terracotta roundel of God Diocis
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Terracotta

19 th c Italian Terracotta Roundel of a Goddess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique 19 th c Italian terracotta roundel of a goddess
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bronze Dragon sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Dragon.Great quality.Late 19 th century.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

19th Century European Folk Art Wood Sculpture of St. Francis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
19 th c Central European Folk Art Wood Sculpture of St. Francis
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures

A decorative Wooden sculpture/totem
Located in New York, NY
Decorative wooden sculpture "ladder" with four window, raised on metal base.Wood is 19 th c,modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sculptures

Chinese "man and woman"
Located in New York, NY
Decorative terra cotta sculptures
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Chinese "man and woman"
Chinese "man and woman"
H 12 in W 3.5 in
Saint Head
Located in New York, NY
Saint Head. Body was probably lost or destroyed.
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Antique 19th Century Philippine Sculptures

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Wood

Saint Head
Saint Head
H 14.4 in W 6 in D 8 in
Reproduction of Remington bronze
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Horse/Bear Toy
Located in New York, NY
A folk art toy of exceptional qualities.
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Horse/Bear Toy
Horse/Bear Toy
H 7 in W 12 in D 1 in
Pair Cast Iron Horse Heads
Located in Hudson, NY
pair cast iron horse heads - probably originally mounted as finials on top of a horse stall - two part casting - bail handle - original patina - on new metal base
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Pair Cast Iron Horse Heads
Pair Cast Iron Horse Heads
H 11.75 in W 16 in D 6.25 in
Antique Plush Handmade Toy Horse
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great, antique plush, handmade toy horse,in great proportions and shape.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rome, 17th Century Marble Bust of Emperor Gallieno
Located in Florence, IT
manufacture late 16th century, early 17th century Black laquered wood basement by the 19-th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

By Seraphin Denecheau Exceptional Bronze With Marble Column
By Denecheau
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
(1831-1912) The marble column is 19 th century and is sold with the bronze The column measures 28 1/2
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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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19 Th Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

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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?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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