What is an example of a bas-relief?

A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a low bas-relief sculpture?

A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

French Bas Relief

Plaster Relief Wall Sculpture

French Empire Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1805-1815

$5,514

French Empire Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1805-1815

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Table Clock, Antique Clock, Bronze Clock , Empire Period, French Empire, Early 19th Century, Neoclassical, Restauration, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze, Gil...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Medium White Concrete Wall Sculpture by Roger Desserprit, 1985

$3,200

Medium White Concrete Wall Sculpture by Roger Desserprit, 1985

By Roger Desserprit

Located in Chicago, IL

A medium oval wall sculpture by French artist Roger Desserprit. This bas-relief, crafted of concrete, has a surface finished in white cement plaster.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

"Roman and Greek Myths", Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Male Nudes, Levillain

$7,000Sale Price|20% Off

"Roman and Greek Myths", Fabulous Gilded Bronze Urn with Male Nudes, Levillain

By Ferdinand Levillain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Teeming with male nudes and mythological scenes illustrating stories such as Diogenes' search for an honest man, and Romulus and Remus' role in the birth of Rome, this rare bronze ur...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Urns

Materials

Bronze

Elie-Jean VezienWomen's Tennis Player (Bronze Art Deco Female Athlete Sports Sculpture), ca. 1930

$4,000

Women's Tennis Player (Bronze Art Deco Female Athlete Sports Sculpture)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Two columns support a shield flanked by female allegories of Yugoslavia and France. The columns bear several bas-reliefs. The column on the right hand side has bas-reliefs by Vézien ...

Category

1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vadim Androusov, Femmes Nues Plaster Bas-relief Sculpture of Two Women, 20th C.

$12,000

Vadim Androusov, Femmes Nues Plaster Bas-relief Sculpture of Two Women, 20th C.

By Vadim Androusov

Located in New York, NY

This plaster relief depicts a pair of entwined nudes, one holding a lyre. Signed.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Plaster

Vadim Androusov, La Chasse Plaster Bas-relief Sculpture of a Hunter on Horseback

$12,000

Vadim Androusov, La Chasse Plaster Bas-relief Sculpture of a Hunter on Horseback

By Vadim Androusov

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated. Our plaster is likely a study for a terracotta panel depicting a hunter riding a horse, which adorned the cabinet André Arbus showed at the Salon des artistes déco...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Plaster

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "French Bas Relief", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

French Bas Relief For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French bas relief for your home. A French bas relief — often made from plaster, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 95 options for an antique or vintage French bas relief now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French bas relief, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French bas relief, designed in the Art Deco, Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French bas relief has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Roger Desserprit, Antonin Anzil and Antoine-Louis Barye are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Bas Relief?

A French bas relief can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,150, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $306,959.

Questions About French Bas Relief

What is an example of a bas-relief?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A famous example of a bas-relief are the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs which are housed in the British Museum. Bas-reliefs tend to have less protrusion than other types of relief carving. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bas-reliefs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
What is a low bas-relief sculpture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.