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African Venus

Charles Cordier, Bronzes "Saïd Abdallah / African Venus", 19th Century
Charles Cordier, Bronzes "Saïd Abdallah / African Venus", 19th Century

Charles Cordier, Bronzes "Saïd Abdallah / African Venus", 19th Century

By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1

Located in Beaune, FR

Mayac, Kingdom of Darfur and an African Venus. Artist - Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) French

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Maison Marnyhac, "African Venus" , Planter  France, Circa 1870
Maison Marnyhac, "African Venus" , Planter  France, Circa 1870

Maison Marnyhac, "African Venus" , Planter France, Circa 1870

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in PARIS, FR

bronze. A model of a similar African Venus, mounted in floor lamp, has been exposed by Marnyhac during

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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'African Venus' Bronze Sculpture by C. Marnyhac, France, Circa 1878
'African Venus' Bronze Sculpture by C. Marnyhac, France, Circa 1878

'African Venus' Bronze Sculpture by C. Marnyhac, France, Circa 1878

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in PARIS, FR

An exceptional life-size two patina bronze figure, representing a young African woman taming a

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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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Venus Limited Edition Side Table in Bronze & Stone by Jesse Ede
Venus Limited Edition Side Table in Bronze & Stone by Jesse Ede

Venus Limited Edition Side Table in Bronze & Stone by Jesse Ede

$24,867 / item

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Venus Limited Edition Side Table in Bronze & Stone by Jesse Ede

Located in Geneve, CH

Venus Limited Edition Side Table in Bronze & Stone by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 5 Pieces + 1 AP

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2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Transit of Venus Round Coffee Table in Black Granite & Cast Bronze by Jesse Ede
Transit of Venus Round Coffee Table in Black Granite & Cast Bronze by Jesse Ede

Transit of Venus Round Coffee Table in Black Granite & Cast Bronze by Jesse Ede

Located in Geneve, CH

Transit of Venus Round Coffee Table in Black Granite & Cast Bronze by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of

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Materials

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An ORIENTALIST ART-DECO Oil on Panel PAINTING by GASTON PRIOU, France 1930
An ORIENTALIST ART-DECO Oil on Panel PAINTING by GASTON PRIOU, France 1930

An ORIENTALIST ART-DECO Oil on Panel PAINTING by GASTON PRIOU, France 1930

By Gaston Priou

Located in PARIS, FR

, representing an african man and an european Venus, breaking their times sex and race rules together in a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood

Jesse Ede, "Venus", Bronze and Slate Stone Coffee Table
Jesse Ede, "Venus", Bronze and Slate Stone Coffee Table

Jesse Ede, "Venus", Bronze and Slate Stone Coffee Table

By Jesse Ede

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. Upon returning to South Africa, he opened a small design and manufacturing studio that provided custom

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Bronze

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African Venus For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African venus for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, organic material and resin, all African venus available were constructed with great care. We have 5 antique and vintage African venus in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of African venus available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and louis xv African venus are consistently popular styles. African venus have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Barron Claiborne, Barbara Barron and (After) Henry Taylor are consistently popular.

How Much are African Venus?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $260,076 highest priced.