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Figurative Chenets

Bronze figure P.Chenet SITTING MAN
By Pierre Chenet
Located in Aachen, DE
von PIERRE CHENET, signiert, um 1930
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze figure P.Chenet SITTING MAN
Bronze figure P.Chenet SITTING MAN

Bronze figure P.Chenet SITTING MAN

$2,216
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

$1,475
H 23 in W 9 in D 6 in
Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets
Located in Victoria, BC
Enhance your home with this lovely pair of antique French chenets (firedogs, andirons etc
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets
Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets

Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets

$395
H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each depicting Bacchus, wrapped in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets

Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets

$6,000 / set
H 19 in W 9 in D 7 in
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet

$985
H 23 in W 9 in D 9 in
French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French parcel gilt and bronze fire grate - or chenet Circa 1850 on this
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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate
French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate

French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate

$3,779
H 21 in W 68 in D 6 in
Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets
By Pierre Gouthiere, Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Pair 18th C Louis XVI French Bronze Recumbent Sphinx Chenets France, circa 1790  A
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets
Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets

Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated & Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets

$5,270 / set
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of French Early 19th C. Patinated and Dore Bronze Egyptian Revival Chenets
Located in New York, NY
This pair of French chenets from the Early 1800s is a stunning example of Egyptian Revival design
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Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th C. Patinated and Dore Bronze Egyptian Revival Chenets
Pair of French Early 19th C. Patinated and Dore Bronze Egyptian Revival Chenets

Pair of French Early 19th C. Patinated and Dore Bronze Egyptian Revival Chenets

$22,600 / set
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

$2,895 Sale Price
31% Off
H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets after Bouhon Fres, Paris
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chenets after Bouhon Fres Paris A rare, beautiful and decorative pair, they are nicely gilt and the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets after Bouhon Fres, Paris
Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets after Bouhon Fres, Paris

Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets after Bouhon Fres, Paris

$4,810 / set
H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 6.89 in

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Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenet Putti / Cherubs, Foliate Accents, c1900
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenet Putti / Cherubs, Foliate Accents, c1900 Pair Continental
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenet Putti / Cherubs, Foliate Accents, c1900
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenet Putti / Cherubs, Foliate Accents, c1900

Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze Chenet Putti / Cherubs, Foliate Accents, c1900

H 22 in W 15 in D 6 in
20th Century French Woman Bronze Sculpture Signed by Pierre Chenet
By Chenet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French woman bronze sculpture signed by Pierre Chenet. The bronze has a
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1990s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Woman Bronze Sculpture Signed by Pierre Chenet
20th Century French Woman Bronze Sculpture Signed by Pierre Chenet

20th Century French Woman Bronze Sculpture Signed by Pierre Chenet

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Bronze bust of a naked man by Pierre Chenet
By Pierre Chenet
Located in Paris, FR
. This is a signed edition cast made by the author himself. Indeed, Pierre Chenet still owns an art
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Vintage 1980s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze bust of a naked man by Pierre Chenet
Bronze bust of a naked man by Pierre Chenet

Bronze bust of a naked man by Pierre Chenet

H 18.12 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco sculpture “Female Nude”, bronze, Pierre Chenet workshop
By Pierre Chenet
Located in Valladolid, ES
by Pierre Chenet, probably the work of his workshop. Pierre Chenet was a sculptor of French origin
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco sculpture “Female Nude”, bronze, Pierre Chenet workshop
French Art Deco sculpture “Female Nude”, bronze, Pierre Chenet workshop

French Art Deco sculpture “Female Nude”, bronze, Pierre Chenet workshop

H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in
Late 19th Century, Chinese Gilt Bronze Pair of Chenets
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of unique late 19th century, Chinese gilt bronze chenets, featuring two men portraying an
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Late 19th Century, Chinese Gilt Bronze Pair of Chenets
Late 19th Century, Chinese Gilt Bronze Pair of Chenets

Late 19th Century, Chinese Gilt Bronze Pair of Chenets

H 10.75 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Fireplace Vestal Virgin Chenets
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of gilt bronze Empire style chenets, bronzes which originally likely formed part of a Chenet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Fireplace Vestal Virgin Chenets
Pair of Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Fireplace Vestal Virgin Chenets

Pair of Gilt Bronze French Empire Style Fireplace Vestal Virgin Chenets

H 7 in W 14 in D 4 in
19th Century, Pair of French Gilt and Dark Patina Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French Louis XVI style gilt and dark patina bronze fireplace chenets The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt and Dark Patina Bronze Fireplace Chenets
19th Century, Pair of French Gilt and Dark Patina Bronze Fireplace Chenets

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt and Dark Patina Bronze Fireplace Chenets

H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Chenets With a Poodle and a Hound - a Pair
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Chenets With a Poodle and a Hound - a Pair France, 19th century Gilt
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Iron

Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Chenets With a Poodle and a Hound - a Pair
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Chenets With a Poodle and a Hound - a Pair

Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Chenets With a Poodle and a Hound - a Pair

H 11 in W 4 in D 10 in
Large Set of 19th Century French Bronze Chenets. Rococo style with Faun motif.
Located in Victoria, BC
Elevate your fireplace with this beautiful pair of 19th-century French bronze chenets. Showcasing
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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Set of 19th Century French Bronze Chenets. Rococo style with Faun motif.
Large Set of 19th Century French Bronze Chenets. Rococo style with Faun motif.

Large Set of 19th Century French Bronze Chenets. Rococo style with Faun motif.

H 17.75 in W 19 in D 15 in
Pair of Louis XVI Giltbronze and Patinated Chenets
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Louis XVI giltbronze and patinated chenets boy and girl are warming thier hands over the
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Giltbronze and Patinated Chenets
Pair of Louis XVI Giltbronze and Patinated Chenets

Pair of Louis XVI Giltbronze and Patinated Chenets

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Pair Cast Chenet in the Form of Bronze Cherubs / Putti
Located in Antrim, GB
A quality pair Chenet cast in the form of Bronze Cherubs / Putti one pulling and squeezing grapes
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Cast Chenet in the Form of Bronze Cherubs / Putti
Pair Cast Chenet in the Form of Bronze Cherubs / Putti

Pair Cast Chenet in the Form of Bronze Cherubs / Putti

H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Chenet in the form of Bronze Urns adorned with Classical Rams Heads
Located in Antrim, GB
A high quality Pair of Chenet in the form of Bronze Urns adorned with Classical Rams Heads holding
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chenet in the form of Bronze Urns adorned with Classical Rams Heads
Pair of Chenet in the form of Bronze Urns adorned with Classical Rams Heads

Pair of Chenet in the form of Bronze Urns adorned with Classical Rams Heads

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Signed 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze French Ormolu Chenets, Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
curves down to the bottom floral pedal. These may be used as decorative art sculptures or as Chenets
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Signed 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze French Ormolu Chenets, Andirons
Pair of Signed 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze French Ormolu Chenets, Andirons

Pair of Signed 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze French Ormolu Chenets, Andirons

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

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Carrara Marble

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Antique Late 19th Century German Corner Cupboards

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Oak

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

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Materials

Mahogany

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Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats

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Metal, Pewter

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
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Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

$539
H 3.15 in Dm 4.34 in
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
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Bronze

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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 4 in
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Bronze

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"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert

"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert

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H 14.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
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Walnut

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Paint

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Located in Eskilstuna, SE
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Mahogany

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Scandinavian modern cabinet by Möbelbolaget Tranås, Sweden, 1940s

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1940s Danish Cabinet in Teak

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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

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Figurative Chenets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of figurative chenets for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and ormolu, all figurative chenets available were constructed with great care. Figurative chenets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Art Nouveau and Empire figurative chenets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made figurative chenets over the years, but those made by Chenet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Figurative Chenets?

Prices for figurative chenets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, figurative chenets begin at $2,145 and can go as high as $9,132, while the average can fetch as much as $2,950.

Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

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