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Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820
Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820

Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very detailed handcarved neoclassical angel standing on clouds, Italy, circa 1780-1820. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)
White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional white marble bust of a young woman in the Greco-Roman neoclassical style, mounted on variegated marble, after the original by the English master, William Theed (1804-1891...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue

Located in New York, NY

An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art
Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art

Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble

By Lalique

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

19th Century French Sculpture
19th Century French Sculpture

19th Century French Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French sculpture, crafted from white marble or a similar material, beautifully captures a young dancer or muse in a moment of graceful movement. The figur...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.
Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.

Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.

By Antonio Canova

Located in Regensburg, DE

Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950. Engraved on the plinth “A. C...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...

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1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th

By (after) Frederic Remington

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century
Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Located in Norwood, NJ

This life-size carved marble torso depicts a Roman soldier wearing an elaborately ornamented cuirass and military skirt, executed in the classical tradition. The breastplate is decor...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses
Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses

Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses is a magnificent representation of ancient Roman history captured in exquisite detail. The sculpture showcases a ...

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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

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

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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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century
Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century

Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Italian Sculpted Alabaster Bust Of Apollo, the Greek god of art, medicine and music. White alabaster bust is intricately sculpted with the Greek god peering to his left,...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy
Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Roman Nude Male Marble Sculpture Italian or statue of David. Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Michelangelo ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherubs Putti Sculpture
French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherubs Putti Sculpture

French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherubs Putti Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze Large Bacchus Cherub Putti Grouping Sculpture Weighing Approximately 80 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 24" W x ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm
19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm

19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm

Located in Kastrup, DK

An impressive sculpture in Italian statuario marble, executed around 1880. The figure depicts Venus (Aphrodite in the Greek tradition) in the classical pose known as the Kneeling Ven...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova
Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova

Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova

By Pietro Bazzanti, Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important and Very Rare Pair of Italian Life-Sized Carrara Marble Figures of Dancer Sculptures: Danzatrice con le Mani sui Fianchi & Danzatrice col Dito al Mento ( Danci...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture
Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture

By Antonio Canova

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Psyche revived by Cupid’s kiss. After Canova. Beautifully carved in fine statuary marble. The winged young man who has just landed on a rock where a ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman
Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman

Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman

Located in Astoria, NY

Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces
Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Pair of French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of exquisite monumental centerpieces with bronze work in the the Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thormire, 1751-1843. The pair in the form of reticulated gilt grape vine...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts

Located in New York, NY

A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and the Art.s Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her rig...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands
Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands

Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

A collection of 5 life size antique wooden and composite mannequin hands in various poses. All with original untouched surface. Appropriate aging and wonderful crackled painted surfa...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus, Circa 1870
Antique Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus, Circa 1870

Antique Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An Italian 19th-century Grand Tour Greco Roman bronze sculpture of Narcissus, after the original sculpture excavated in 1862 at Pompeii, the green patinated bronze figure of the mythological son of the river god...

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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Spelter Female Statue with Bird Nest "Le Nid by L. Gregoire”
19th Century French Spelter Female Statue with Bird Nest "Le Nid by L. Gregoire”

19th Century French Spelter Female Statue with Bird Nest "Le Nid by L. Gregoire”

By Jean Louis Grégoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a lady's desk or dress a shelf with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870, the spelter composition stands on a circular base and depicts a young female b...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont
Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

By Jacques-Edme Dumont

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows
Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows

Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows

By Jean Marie Pigalle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely modeled, cabinet-sized sculpture. In the style of Jean-Marie Pigalle. Cast in bronze. With a dark chocolate brown patina. Depicting Cupid (or a cherub with wings) by a t...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor
Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze sculpture soldier in armor Onix base origin France circa 1900 natural wear Very good condition the measurements are with its base.

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

Very finely hand carved 19th century Italian Pauline Bonaparte as Venus victrix alabaster sculpture after antonio canova. Measure: 16.5 inch height in...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in PARIS, FR

A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900. Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is believed to be created sometime between 42-20 BCE by three sculptors from Rhodos – Hagesander, Athenodoros and Polydorus, after the work of more ancien Hellenistic sculptors. Recreated and issued (with several sizes and creative variations) by Fonderia Chiurrazzi, this piece is more than just an incredibly precise and expressive reproduction of the iconic antic sculpture...

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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine Grand Tour bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail. The casting is unusual in that it does not pretend to hide the many imperfections on the original. It is signed on the base with "Reduction Mechanique Ronald Collas, and for the foundry F.Barbidienne Fondeur. Foundry stamp on the base Considered by any to be the most beautiful Hellenistic statue to survive fro antiquity, the Venus of Milos...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue
Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue

Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A beautifully carved antique statuary Carrara marble statue of Adonis. The male figure is depicted in the nude leaning against a tree. Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aph...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Bust Marguerite from Goethe’s Faust, circa 1890
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Bust Marguerite from Goethe’s Faust, circa 1890

Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Bust Marguerite from Goethe’s Faust, circa 1890

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A finely executed late 19th century Italian carved alabaster bust depicting Marguerite (Gretchen), the tragic heroine from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust. Dating to approximately...

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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Heart Valentine Ornament
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Heart Valentine Ornament

Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Heart Valentine Ornament

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage polychrome enamel cloisonné on brass Valentines Heart ornament. Great decorative pieces or memorable gift.

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1990s American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Hunter and Deer Sculpture
Hunter and Deer Sculpture

Hunter and Deer Sculpture

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Hunter and Deer Sculpture

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hunter and deer sculpture materials pewter electro plated and marble Origin Germany, circa 1900 perfect condition.

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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Pewter

Patinated Bronze Figure of Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena E. Hébert & V Pillard
Patinated Bronze Figure of Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena E. Hébert & V Pillard

Patinated Bronze Figure of Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena E. Hébert & V Pillard

Located in New York, NY

Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena
model c. 1860–1872
Pierre-Eugène-Emile Hébert
Artist, French, 1828–1893
Cast by Victor Paillard, Paris The bronze depicts Athena standing with a spea...

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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Seated Hermes After the Antique
Italian Bronze Grand Tour Seated Hermes After the Antique

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Seated Hermes After the Antique

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large-scale late 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of the ‘Seated Hermes’ after the antique, ex. private UK collection. Also known as ‘Resting Hermes’ or ‘Seated Mercury’, thi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli
19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli

19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli

Located in Kent, CT

A magnificent half-scale 19th C. carved marble statue of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with one hand in his jacket. Signed Prof. A. Petrilli, Firenze by the Italian sculptor, Aristide ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

19th Century Buscuit Porcelain Sculpture, Young Shepard, after Thorvaldsen
19th Century Buscuit Porcelain Sculpture, Young Shepard, after Thorvaldsen

19th Century Buscuit Porcelain Sculpture, Young Shepard, after Thorvaldsen

Located in Dresden, DE

Shepherd Boy after Bertel Thorvaldsen Biscuit porcelain Late 19th century 33.5 x 14 x 18 cm After Thorvaldsen's plaster model from 1817 in the Thorvaldsen Museum, Copenhagen, inve...

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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the first plaquette the putti drink wine, eat grapes, make music and wrestle in a field with a round temple in the background. Signed CLODION In the second plaquette, young sat...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture after Jean de Boulogne
Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture after Jean de Boulogne

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture after Jean de Boulogne

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking Italian alabaster sculpture of the Abduction of the Sabine Women, also known as Giambologna, after the antique by Jean de Boulogne. This Grand Tour style piece has a beau...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Statuary Marble Sculpture of The Dying Gaul After the Antique
Statuary Marble Sculpture of The Dying Gaul After the Antique

Statuary Marble Sculpture of The Dying Gaul After the Antique

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century statuary marble sculpture of the ‘Dying Gaul’ after the antique. This marble sculpture is a scale depiction of the larger Dying Gaul marble statue, currently loca...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna
Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna

Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

Pair of patinated bronze sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna French, Late 19th Century Mercury: Height 190cm, width 46cm, depth 92cm Fortuna: Height 169cm, width 4...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th century Bronze and Ormolu statue of Aeneas and Anchises
French 19th century Bronze and Ormolu statue of Aeneas and Anchises

French 19th century Bronze and Ormolu statue of Aeneas and Anchises

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and richly detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu statue of Aeneas and Anchises. This wonderful statue after a model by Pierre Lepautre...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...

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20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Lacquer

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