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.

19th Century French Bronze Bust

Marble Neoclassical Bust

19th Century Bronze Goddess Sculpture

Sculpture Bust Woman

Black Bust

Napoleon French Bronze Sculpture

19th Century Female Bronze Sculpture

French Art Nouveau Bronze Busts

Bust Of Napoleon

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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 Verus.

$3,400

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart

Located in Dresden, DE

This 19th-century French bronze bust depicts Louise Brongniart, daughter of the distinguished

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart

$682

19th Century French Bronze Bust based on Leochare's "Apollo Belvedere"

Located in Dresden, DE

Beautiful 19th Century French Bronze Bust of "Apollo Belvedere". Based on the ancient original by

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust based on Leochare's "Apollo Belvedere"

$982

Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker

By Edmond-Henri Becker

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french bronze bust seal of Jeanne d´Arc wearing armor by Edmond-Henri Becker By

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker

$1,700

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Classical Lady

By Maison Baguès

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century bronze bust of a classical lady wearing a hat. Label to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Classical Lady

$4,132

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century French Bronze patinated bust of a young lady wearing a flower in her

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Busts

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

$2,488

A late 19th Century French bronze bust of Apollo Belvedere

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Reepham, GB

A late 19th Century French Brown patinated bronze bust of Apollo Belvedere stamped F. Barbedienne

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

A late 19th Century French bronze bust of Apollo Belvedere

$1,969

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

Located in Dublin, IE

An exquisitely cast and finished bronze bust of Auguste Comte (1798–1857), resting on a marble

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust Of Auguste Comte (French Positivist Philosopher)

$3,517

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Entitled "Bohémienne" by Emmanuel Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in London, GB

Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Entitled "Bohémienne" by Emmanuel Villanis

$4,890

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in London, GB

A very fine late 19th century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust entitled "Silvia" by Emmanuel Villanis

$5,027

French 19th century patinated Bronze busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and small scale true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze busts. Each Bronze busts

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

French 19th century patinated Bronze busts

$600 / item

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne

Located in Norwood, NJ

Antique 19th century French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne retailed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Bust Of Ariadne

$3,475

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble bust of David

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Bust

$19,800

French 19th Century Egyptian Revival St. Bronze and Ormolu Bust

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Egyptian Revival st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Egyptian Revival St. Bronze and Ormolu Bust

$14,100

19th Century French Bronze Female Bust, Signed E. Laurent

By E. Laurent

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th century bronze bust of a pretty young girl wearing a bonnet, with a

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Female Bust, Signed E. Laurent

$5,234

French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent

By E. Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust of a young lady, signed by Elie

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed Elie-Joseph Laurent

$13,000

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Marie Antoinette signed by

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Marie Antoinette

$6,500

French Empire Bronze Napoleon Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style small bronze bust of Napoleon on bronze square shaped pedestal base (signed

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Napoleon Bust

$3,500

French Bronze Military Officer Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French bronze life size bust of a military officer in uniform raised on a square plinth (19th Cent.)

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Military Officer Bust

$18,500

French Victorian Bronze Soldier Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian small bronze bust of soldier on round shaped green marble base

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Soldier Bust

$900

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Victor Leopold Bruyneel is a Belgian sculptor who was born in 1859. Girl with a Floppy Hat Bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust Sculpture

$4,680

19th Century Bronze Bust of Princess Marie Adélaïde of France

By Félix Lecomte

Located in London, GB

A Patinated Bronze Bust Of Marie Adélaïde, Princess of France Marie Adélaïde of France (1732-1800

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Princess Marie Adélaïde of France

$17,219

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Century) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

$8,700

French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and richly chased French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Verdigris bronze bust of Napoleon, modeled after Canova

$7,500

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French patinated bronze bust of a young girl, circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

$4,408

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova

$8,700

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed H. Dumaice

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu bust, signed H. DUMAICE

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Signed H. Dumaice

$22,500

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Bronze Bust

By V. Bruyneel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu and Bronze Bust

$16,300

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finley cast bust of lady on beautiful rogue marble plinth with a dore bronze accent ring at the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Rouge Marble Bust

$6,250

French 19th century patinated Bronze, Mahogany, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A statement making and very handsome French 19th century patinated Bronze, Mahogany, and Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century patinated Bronze, Mahogany, and Ormolu bust of Napoleon

$38,900

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The bust

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

$11,900

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Menelaus. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Menelaus

$7,500

French late 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Raphaella

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most impressive French late 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French late 19th century patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Raphaella

$16,800

19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze “Cendrillon” Bust by Emmanuel Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in Dallas, TX

Grace a tabletop, console, or library niche with this expressive French bronze bust by renowned

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze “Cendrillon” Bust by Emmanuel Villanis

$2,800

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts

Located in Tarzana, CA

A pair of superb quality 19th century gilt and patinated bronze orientalist busts. Each young lady

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Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts

$18,500 / set

French 19th century patinated Bronze and Oak bust signed Cesar Ceribelli, Paris

By Cesar Ceribelli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century patinated Bronze and Oak bust signed Cesar

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

French 19th century patinated Bronze and Oak bust signed Cesar Ceribelli, Paris

$10,780

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Bust

$16,300

Pair Antique 19th Century French Bronze Portrait Busts of Children after Houdon

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair antique 19th century French neo-classical style bronze portrait busts of Children after Jean

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique 19th Century French Bronze Portrait Busts of Children after Houdon

$7,300 / set

Beautiful Bust of Venus/Aphrodite in Bronze from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A Beautiful and Classical Bust of Venus/Aphrodite in Bronze from the 19th Century. Probably France

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Beautiful Bust of Venus/Aphrodite in Bronze from the 19th Century

$2,027

Dante Alighieri Small Bronze Bust, Grand Tour 19th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

century or earlier. This particular example was made in either Italy or France. It displays a deep

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Busts

Materials

Bronze

Dante Alighieri Small Bronze Bust, Grand Tour 19th Century

$425 Sale Price

47% Off

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze bust of Napoleon, signed Pinedo

By Émile Pinedo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and richly detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze, Silvered Bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Silver Leaf

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze bust of Napoleon, signed Pinedo

$8,600

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina. Pristine

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.

$1,800

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

$9,700

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, silvered

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Bust of Marianne

$44,500

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles

$10,800

French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Le Baiser Donné bust, after Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 19th century patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Vert Antique Grec

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Le Baiser Donné bust, after Houdon

$14,800

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and patinated Bronze busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and patinated Bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and patinated Bronze busts

$5,900 / set

19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant late 19th century gilt bronze bust of César, attributed to French maker F. Aulde. Executed

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Antique 1880s French Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César

$1,073

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Black Belgium marble

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze and marble busts

$9,700 / set

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon Bronze sculpture

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon

$2,500

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

$22,500 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Busts

$37,900 / set

19th Century (Mid) Bronze Bust of Diana Black Marble Base

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Mid) Bronze Bust of Diana Black Marble Base Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century (Mid) Bronze Bust of Diana Black Marble Base

$675

19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio

By Jean Bulio

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century bronze patinated bronze bust of Diana, raised on a plinth base

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio

$5,234

French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Agathon Léonard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Art-Nouveau patinated bronze bust of "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette

$12,450 Sale Price

34% Off

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Patinated bronze bust representing a bust of a young woman whose dress and hair are studded with

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

$3,219

Bronze Bust

Located in Rome, IT

Imposing patinated bronze bust depicting a general. France, 19th Century. Dimensions: 86x65x35cm.

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Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust

$10,494 Sale Price

20% Off

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Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century French bronze bust available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every 19th century French bronze bust was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century French bronze bust, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th century French bronze bust bearing Art Nouveau, Neoclassical or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century French bronze bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emmanuel Villanis, F. Barbedienne Foundry and Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century French Bronze Bust?

Prices for a 19th century French bronze bust start at $220 and top out at $354,753 with the average selling for $4,211.

Questions About 19th Century French Bronze Bust

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