Ancient Sculptures

Its elongated proportions and simplified anatomical form reflect the aesthetic language of ancient tribal sculpture, where symbolism and presence take precedence over realism.

Although printed in England, the imagery is rooted in Italian antiquarian scholarship and the Roman tradition of studying ancient sculpture, closely associated with the work of Giova...

The styling and features capture the classical beauty and idealized form typical of Neoclassical representations, echoing the aesthetics of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. Antinoo...

Cycladic Revival Bronze Figure on Marble Base, European, circa 1950s This restrained bronze figure is a mid-20th-century European interpretation of ancient Cycladic sculpture, rende...

An antique minimalist Inuit figurine, Alaska, carved steatite with a beautiful old original patina Early 1900 Height 8.5 cm, length 9 cm

A striking example of neoclassical artistry and a timeless homage to ancient Greek sculpture.

Positioned on a hearth or within a den filled with wood and leather, it brings a rustic nobility and a quiet narrative of spirit and endurance. The sculpture feels both ancient and a...

Handsome large antique Italian terracotta bust of an ancient Greco Roman. This stunning sculpture is well executed and has some restorations at the base which give it a much older look.

Wearing only a crested Corinthian helmet and loincloth, his lean form and balanced stance evoke the athleticism and heroic idealism of ancient Greek sculpture. The elongated spear dr...

The product is a 19th-century French carved bust of Diana, a sculpture depicting the ancient Roman goddess. This masterpiece of art showcases intricate carving techniques used in cre...

These figures are Roman copies from the 1st century BC of lost Greek originals dated to the 4th century BC—masterpieces that embody the athletic spirit of the ancient world. Depicti...

Bronze Fawns from the Villa dei Papiri, Herculaneum This elegant pair of bronze fawns are replicas of the original sculptures discovered in 1756 at the Villa dei Papiri, an aristocr...

19th Century bronze bust of the Greek God, Apollo Belvedere. After the ancient original ‘Apollo Belvedere’ sculpture by Leochares.

These figures are Roman copies from the 1st century BC of lost Greek originals dated to the 4th century BC—masterpieces that embody the athletic spirit of the ancient world. Depicti...

A large 'Grand Tour' late 19th Century patinated bronze sculpture of the Ancient Roman hunter Narcissus by Michele Amodio.

This Jade color hand-carved possibly onyx statue exhibits a pre-Columbian, tribal, and indigenous art style, possibly reminiscent of ancient Mesoamerican or Andean sculptures. The fi...

Thought to resemble the depiction of an eagle once viewed as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Rome, this grand sculpture would look particularly striking situated as a fe...

The musculature and modelling of the torso demonstrate a deep knowledge of classical anatomy, a direct influence of Duquesnoy's studies of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The ba...

Hand-carved using Carrara white, Serpentine green, Portuguese pink, Belgium black and Alicante red marbles, a 3d mosaic puzzle that brings them alive as in ancient times, when sculpt...

She is considered one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture and sculpted slightly larger than life size.

This patina not only adds a layer of historical depth and authenticity but also enhances the visual texture, giving the sculpture an ancient, almost archaeological quality.

This infatuation with polychrome sculptures and the mixing of materials can be linked to the research carried out in France by the sculptor Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905), whose fa...

Mexico Terre des Dieux, Genève, 1998, p.34, plate 15. Chontal, Ancient stone sculpture from Guerrero Mexico, Geneva, 2001, p. 109, plate n°164.

This fine, full length figure is modelled in the contrapposto pose, a position originating from ancient Greek Classical sculpture. The visual arts uses the term 'contrapposto' to des...

In this way, these works evoke ancient Egyptian and Greek chryselephantine sculptures.

This equestrian figure has an original burnished patina, an oxidized silver finish that creates an elegant contrast with the gilding and underlines the high quality chissel of this a...

From Native America Southwest comes this unique ancient hand carved stone "Kachina" sculpture, Chaco or Mimbres culture, New Mexico region.

China, a fine archaic human effigy hand-carved from a granular medium to dark gray volcanic stone with six (6) "V" sections carved front. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 47...

From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool f...

Antique Mythological Scene – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, London 1721 Description: A powerful mythological engraving from Bernard de Montfaucon’s Antiquity Explained and Represen...

This cohesive set of six original 18th-century engravings presents a scholarly and visually compelling survey of classical antiquities, combining ancient sculpture, reliefs, engraved...

The engraved details on the face, body and mane recall the archaeological and classical taste often associated with decorative replicas inspired by ancient Rome. The sculpture is mo...

Crafted from durable sandstone, this piece not only showcases intricate detailing but also reflects the artistic techniques prevalent in ancient Indian sculpture. The lintel served a...

It is famous for being the first representation of a full-length female nude in ancient Greek sculpture. In this case, the face is depicted in five casts and angles.

China, a fine archaic conjoined bust sculpture of a male and female hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Li...

The depiction of Christ in profile suggests a classical or antique style, possibly inspired by ancient sculptures or artistic representations. Brichet's engraving showcases intricate...

The image reproduces a celebrated ancient sculpture and originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, ...

A striking abstract modelled terracotta figural torso the expressive visage gesticulating with open singing mouth and beard and ridged coiffure carrying a object on his back, in heav...

Ancient Roman Sculptures, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen.

Once part of a large Buddha sculpture, possibly ancient, this fragment was reclaimed and mounted on a black metal stand as a separate decorative object.

This one has a depth and personality and character to the figure that (to my mind) is rarely found in ancient Asian sculpture. The head appears to have been made separately and attac...

It stands – as is customary in ancient sculpture – with almost weightless elegance on a gilded sphere, which symbolizes its grandeur and triumph.

It represents a classical subject: a double face Erma. The Erma is an ancient sculpture with a double face, representing the god Ermes.

The subject also recalls a well-known episode from Michelangelo’s youth in Florence. While studying ancient sculpture in the Garden of San Marco under the patronage of Lorenzo de’ Me...

It is a meticulously finished object that exudes an antique allure, its surface transitioning from deep black to timeless verdigris green, echoing ancient sculptures discovered in th...

As a traditional 把件 (bǎ jiàn) or palm piece, this sculpture follows an ancient Chinese tradition dating back centuries, where scholars and literati would keep small jade objects for ...

A beautifully well-crafted 18k solid gold ring with a combination of sandblasted and polished finishes. Solid gold band ring "Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus" The Altar of Domitius Ahe...

Classical Gods & Mythology, Set of 3 Antique Engravings – Montfaucon 1721 This cohesive set of three copper engravings originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s seminal antiquarian pu...

Thanks to this experience, he rediscovered ancient sculpture, thus overcoming nineteenth-century naturalism to which he was still attached.

Montfaucon’s engravings are among the earliest systematic attempts to document ancient sculpture as historical evidence, rather than as imaginative reconstructions.

Antique Classical Mythological Engraving after Roman Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721 An elegant classical engraving depicting a mythological sculptural subject after ancient Roman model...

Khmer pieces highlight modern and traditional environments because of their sober forms and natural materials. References: Ancient art and sculpture, Tribal, rustic, pottery, cer...

Thanks to this experience, he rediscovered ancient sculpture, thus overcoming nineteenth-century naturalism to which he was still attached.

Thanks to this experience, he rediscovered ancient sculpture, thus overcoming nineteenth-century naturalism to which he was still attached.

A Fine Pair of Mid 19 th Century Bronze Grand Tour Copies of the Townley Vase, French c.1860 These vases, of krater form, reproduce one of the most famous of all ancient sculptures,...

His engravings systematically documented ancient sculpture, reliefs, medals, and monuments at a scale previously unseen in printed form.

The engravings were executed after classical models recorded in major Roman collections and archaeological sites, intended to document ancient sculpture with scholarly precision. Pr...