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A large French bronze sculpture showing a nude woman , Marcel Debut 108 CM
A large French bronze sculpture showing a nude woman , Marcel Debut 108 CM

A large French bronze sculpture showing a nude woman , Marcel Debut 108 CM

Located in Madrid, ES

Fils du sculpteur Didier Début, Marcel se forme auprès d'Henri Chapu à l'École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, obtenant le Grand Prix pour voyager à Rome.

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Antique 1880s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Parisienne Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Parisienne Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock, 19th Century

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H 16.15 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Parisienne Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock, 19th Century

By A. Chapus

Located in Perth , AU

Exceptional 19th century Paris, gilt bronze and onyx mantel clock and matching candelabras, signed ‘A. Chapus, Paris, A La Gerbe D'Or, Rue de Rivoli’. In exceptional working conditio...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal and Lapis Lazuli Mantle Clock by A.
Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal and Lapis Lazuli Mantle Clock by A.

Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal and Lapis Lazuli Mantle Clock by A.

By A. Chapus, A la Gerbe d'or

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CHAPUS / PARIS / RUE DE RIVOLI 86," numbered 7276 and stamped with pastille "MEDAILLE DE BRONZE / S.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Bronze Sculpture “Joan of Arc” after Henri Chapu by Bar
Antique French Bronze Sculpture “Joan of Arc” after Henri Chapu by Bar

Antique French Bronze Sculpture “Joan of Arc” after Henri Chapu by Bar

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Chapu

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The work is signed along the edge "Chapu" and along the back "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" with the seal of credit to the A.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Joan of Arc" by Henri Chapu, Antique Bronze Sculpture cast by F. Barbedienne
"Joan of Arc" by Henri Chapu, Antique Bronze Sculpture cast by F. Barbedienne

"Joan of Arc" by Henri Chapu, Antique Bronze Sculpture cast by F. Barbedienne

By Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

HENRI MICHEL ANTOINE CHAPU (FRENCH, 1833-1891) ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURE "Jeanne d'Arc a Doremy" (Joan of Arc at Doremy), exhibited 1870, c. 1875-90 Foundry stamp of "F.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture "Separating the Foes" by E. Guilbert, circa 1880
Antique Bronze Sculpture "Separating the Foes" by E. Guilbert, circa 1880

Antique Bronze Sculpture "Separating the Foes" by E. Guilbert, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

He is a pupil of Henri Chapu (1833-1891), sculptor and engraver, medailleur 2.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set
19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set, the painted dial with Arabic numerals and the movement marked `A. Chapus, Paris, A La Gerbe D`Or, Rue de Rivoli, the clock case sur...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

P.P. Caproni & Brother 'Jeanne d'arc à Domrémy' Cast Plaster after Henri Chapu
P.P. Caproni & Brother 'Jeanne d'arc à Domrémy' Cast Plaster after Henri Chapu

P.P. Caproni & Brother 'Jeanne d'arc à Domrémy' Cast Plaster after Henri Chapu

By Caproni Brothers, Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The side of the base is impressed with the name "Chapu". The figure is 9" at its tallest point and is approximately 6.125" in diameter at the base and weighs in at 2 lbs 7 oz.

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Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Signed French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Vase
Signed French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Vase

Signed French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Vase

By Louis Potet

Located in Petaluma, CA

He was also a pupil of Chapu. We have had other beautiful sculpture by this artist.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Cold-Painted Ceramic Beetle Sculpture by Ernest Dubois
Early 20th Century French Cold-Painted Ceramic Beetle Sculpture by Ernest Dubois

Early 20th Century French Cold-Painted Ceramic Beetle Sculpture by Ernest Dubois

By Ernest Dubois

Located in North Miami, FL

Subtle and refined, the piece exemplifies the organic sensibility of Art Nouveau. Dubois, a student of Chapu and Falguière, was a sculptor and medalist known for his naturalistic sty...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Ceramic

Large Antique and Handcrafted Fine Bronze Table Centerpiece / Fruit Bowl / Tazza
Large Antique and Handcrafted Fine Bronze Table Centerpiece / Fruit Bowl / Tazza

Large Antique and Handcrafted Fine Bronze Table Centerpiece / Fruit Bowl / Tazza

By Marcel Debut

Located in Lisse, NL

Born in 1865 in France, he studied with his father the famed sculptor Jean Didier Début, who specialized in more traditionally realistic figurative work, as well as under Henri Miche...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Centerpieces

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Bronze

Bronze « Jeanne d’Arc à Domrémy », signé H. Chapu – Fin XIXe
Bronze « Jeanne d’Arc à Domrémy », signé H. Chapu – Fin XIXe

Bronze « Jeanne d’Arc à Domrémy », signé H. Chapu – Fin XIXe

By Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Épreuve à patine brune nuancée signée H. Chapu (1833-1891) de la fonderie Barbedienne. Henri Michel Antoine Chapu entre en 1849 à l’École des Beaux-Arts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Entitled ‘La Jeunesse’, France, 19th Century by Henri Chapu
Bronze Sculpture Entitled ‘La Jeunesse’, France, 19th Century by Henri Chapu

Bronze Sculpture Entitled ‘La Jeunesse’, France, 19th Century by Henri Chapu

By Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu

Located in Fairfax, VA

"Youth" bronze sculpture of young woman mounted on red velvet cover stand. Signed H. Chapu A. Barbedienne Fondeur.  

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Large Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Ewer by Marcel Debut Circa 1900
A Large Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Ewer by Marcel Debut Circa 1900

A Large Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Ewer by Marcel Debut Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Marcel Début was a French sculptor Born in 1865 in France, he studied with his father the famed sculptor Jean Didier Début, who specialised in more traditionally realistic figurative...

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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Study of a hand; preparatory work for the painting Jewish Bride in Morocco, 1867
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Study of a hand; preparatory work for the painting Jewish Bride in Morocco, 1867

By Alfred Dehodencq

Located in PARIS, FR

Alfred DEHODENCQ (1822-1982) Study of a hand; preparatory to the painting Jewish Bride in Morocco, 1867 Pencil on paper Dimensions of work: 15.5 x 17.5 cm Frame size : 30 x 30 cm A...

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1860s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Fernand de Launay  (1855-1904) Portrait of a child, 1890, original drawing
Fernand de Launay  (1855-1904) Portrait of a child, 1890, original drawing

Fernand de Launay (1855-1904) Portrait of a child, 1890, original drawing

By Fernand de Launay

Located in Paris, FR

Fernand de Launay (1838-1904) Portrait of a child, probably the daughter of the artist Lead pencil on paper Signed and dated "4 septembre 1890" on the lower left 27 x 21 cm In quite ...

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1890s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Carbon Pencil

Antique Hans Arnoldt Signed Art Deco Nude Female Bronze Sculpture & Marble Base
Antique Hans Arnoldt Signed Art Deco Nude Female Bronze Sculpture & Marble Base

Antique Hans Arnoldt Signed Art Deco Nude Female Bronze Sculpture & Marble Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique sculpture was done by the well known Hans Arnoldt of Germany and dates to the early 20th Century and done in an Art Deco style. The sculpture is composed of cast and pat...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman
1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman

1920s Italian Art Decò Signed Bronze Sculpture Nude of Woman

By Gaetano Martinez

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian sculpture representing a seated maiden. The artwork rests on a square marble base Signed on the base “Gaetano Martinez Roma” According a written opinion by Prof. Al...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco patinated and silvered bronze figure of a nude, by Armand Lémo
Art Deco patinated and silvered bronze figure of a nude, by Armand Lémo

Art Deco patinated and silvered bronze figure of a nude, by Armand Lémo

By Armand Lemo 1

Located in New York City, NY

An original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer with a veil by Armand Lemo 1881-1936 An exceptional and rare French Art Deco statue showcasing a polychrome figure of...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman on Marble Base, Ca. 1920
Large Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman on Marble Base, Ca. 1920

Large Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman on Marble Base, Ca. 1920

$3,900Sale Price|40% Off

H 25 in W 7.75 in D 9 in

Large Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman on Marble Base, Ca. 1920

By Marie Louise Simard

Located in Petaluma, CA

This large and impressive bronze nude is high style art deco. This is not your typical fare. Her pose suggests great vibrancy and sexuality. While unsigned we know it was done by Mar...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude with Drape F. Trinque, France, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude with Drape F. Trinque, France, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Nude with Drape F. Trinque, France, 1920

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude in split pose with arm outstretched holding a scarf behind her on a marble base. Beautiful multi-color patina. Signed in the bronze F. Trinque, ci...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze
'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze

'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze

Located in Chicago, IL

An extraordinary and wonderfully rendered 19th century Italian cast bronze depicting a seated Hermes, the Greek god of messengers, travelers, and merchants, modeled after an original...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, drawing signed
Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, drawing signed

Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, drawing signed

Located in Paris, FR

Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, signed lower right Charcoal, red and white chalks on paper 45 x 31.5 cm Framed : 52 x 39 cm This particularly evocati...

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1860s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury

$6,500

H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 9.45 in

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (after Gianbologna) Origin France Circa 1900 Base of green Alpine marble...

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman, Signed Cipriani, Early 20th Century.
Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman, Signed Cipriani, Early 20th Century.

Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman, Signed Cipriani, Early 20th Century.

By Cipriani

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze sculpture of a nude woman, signed Cipriani, early 20th century. Sculpture signed Cipriani in patinated bronze in the Art Deco style, marble base, representing a nude woman, 1...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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French Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture on Marble & Onyx Base
French Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture on Marble & Onyx Base

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture on Marble & Onyx Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Amendola, Bronze Sculpture Of An Antique Woman, 19th Century
Amendola, Bronze Sculpture Of An Antique Woman, 19th Century

Amendola, Bronze Sculpture Of An Antique Woman, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large bronze sculpture with a brown patina, representing a naked woman, sitting in an armchair, a pencil in one hand, a vase in the other, surrounded by antiques. Signature of the...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A Pensive young woman, portrait drawing
André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A Pensive young woman, portrait drawing

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A Pensive young woman, portrait drawing

By André Eugène Costilhes

Located in Paris, FR

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A Pensive young woman pencil on paper 29.5 x 22.5 cm (view) In good condition, except some traces of stains Framed : 55.5 x 41.5 cm (vintage frame...

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1910s Symbolist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Italian Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Vincenzo Aurisicchio from 1800
Italian Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Vincenzo Aurisicchio from 1800

Italian Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Vincenzo Aurisicchio from 1800

$1,649Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in

Italian Female Nude Bronze Sculpture by Vincenzo Aurisicchio from 1800

Located in Milano, MI

Bronze sculpture of a beautiful female nude, created by Vincenzo Aurisicchio in the second part of the 19th century. The bronze sculpture is in really good conditions. Ø cm 23 Ø cm...

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Bronze

C19th Bronze Female Nude Sculpture on  Marble Base
C19th Bronze Female Nude Sculpture on  Marble Base

C19th Bronze Female Nude Sculpture on Marble Base

$1,911

H 19.69 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

C19th Bronze Female Nude Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in London, GB

A Lovely Late C19th Bronze Sculpture of a Female Nude European Lovely Original Marble Base

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A Chapus For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic a chapus available at 1stDibs. An a chapus — often made from metal, bronze and marble — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect a chapus — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An a chapus is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one a chapus that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Debut, Paul Dubois and F. Barbedienne Foundry produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an A Chapus?

The average selling price for an a chapus at 1stDibs is $5,431, while they’re typically $1,096 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.

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