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Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture
Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture

Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Mesoamerican French bronze sculpture. Vintage bronze casting of Mesoamerican stone hacha on

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture captures the essence of rural life through the

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century French bronze sculpture representing two putties. The bronze is patenate and the base

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Lucien Gilbert Art Deco Musicians Monkey French Bronze Sculpture
Lucien Gilbert Art Deco Musicians Monkey French Bronze Sculpture

Lucien Gilbert Art Deco Musicians Monkey French Bronze Sculpture

Located in Sarasota, FL

Signed Lucien Gilbert. French bronze sculpture depicting two musicians including a monkey. Signed

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old French Bronze Sculpture after Clodion, Mythical Faun Game
Old French Bronze Sculpture after Clodion, Mythical Faun Game

Old French Bronze Sculpture after Clodion, Mythical Faun Game

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Berlin, DE

Old French bronze sculpture after Clodion, mythical faun game. A flute pipe is missing.

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of A Flower with Glass, Signed 1979, France
French Bronze Sculpture of A Flower with Glass, Signed 1979, France

French Bronze Sculpture of A Flower with Glass, Signed 1979, France

Located in Marbella, ES

French Bronze Sculpture of A Flower with Glass, Signed 1979, France.

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Late 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture
Antique French Bronze Sculpture

Antique French Bronze Sculpture

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period. It is

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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of Two Fighting Panthers Signed G. Gardet
French Bronze Sculpture of Two Fighting Panthers Signed G. Gardet

French Bronze Sculpture of Two Fighting Panthers Signed G. Gardet

By George Gardet

Located in Miami, US

French Bronze Sculpture of Two Fighting Panthers on Marble Base, Signed G. Gardet A captivating

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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Children Playing Music

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century French bronze sculpture of children playing music 19th Century French bronze statue

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressive French Bronze Sculpture by E. Martin
Impressive French Bronze Sculpture by E. Martin

Impressive French Bronze Sculpture by E. Martin

Located in Madrid, ES

Introducing an exquisite and important French bronze sculpture by the renowned artist E. Martin

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Antique 1880s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Mother & Child
Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Mother & Child

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Mother & Child

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique French bronze sculpture depicting a mother and child, in the manner of Jean-Jacques

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Bronze Sculptures from the 19th Century, Guèridon Statues
French Bronze Sculptures from the 19th Century, Guèridon Statues

French Bronze Sculptures from the 19th Century, Guèridon Statues

Located in Cesena, FC

French bronze sculptures from the 19th century - guèridon statues (from the second half of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by  Guillaume Coustou
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by  Guillaume Coustou

French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou

By Coustou

Located in Middleburg, VA

French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746). Best known

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Antique 16th Century French Louis XIV Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs"
Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs"

Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs"

By Charles Raphaël Peyre

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs" (Battle of the

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Water Carrier
19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Water Carrier

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Water Carrier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture portrays a young woman gracefully balancing two

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Faust And Marguerite, By Guillaume Denièr
Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Faust And Marguerite, By Guillaume Denièr

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Faust And Marguerite, By Guillaume Denièr

By Guillaume Denière

Located in Norwood, NJ

A finely cast 19th-century French bronze sculpture signed Denière, depicting the romantic figures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion
19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion

19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion

Located in Atlanta, GA

This charming 19th-century French bronze sculpture, signed “Clodion”, beautifully captures the

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of a Sitting Boy
Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of a Sitting Boy

Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base of a Sitting Boy

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century french bronze sculpture with marble base of a sitting boy By: unknown Material

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Nesting Quail on Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Nesting Quail on Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Nesting Quail on Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French bronze sculpture of Nesting Quail on marble base will make the perfect

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley
Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley

Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley

By Louis Kley

Located in North Miami, FL

Belle Époque french bronze sculpture of a boy with overall and a hat by Louis Kley By: Louis Kley

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Copper

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley

By Louis Kley

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french bronze sculpture of a boy with a sword by Louis Kley By: Louis Kley

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Antique French Bronze Sculpture after Houdon
Antique French Bronze Sculpture after Houdon

Antique French Bronze Sculpture after Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in London, GB

version of this sculpture in 1777, before going on to make several versions in bronze. At the time of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Bison on a Marble Base
20th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Bison on a Marble Base

20th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Bison on a Marble Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking 20th-century French bronze sculpture depicts a majestic bison in mid-stride

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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair French Bronze Sculptures of Satyr & Lady Rouge Marble Bases After Clodion
Pair French Bronze Sculptures of Satyr & Lady Rouge Marble Bases After Clodion

Pair French Bronze Sculptures of Satyr & Lady Rouge Marble Bases After Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite pair of French bronze sculptures depicts a Satyr and a Lady, both finely cast in the

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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Woman with Marble Plinth by Louis Lerolle
Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Woman with Marble Plinth by Louis Lerolle

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Woman with Marble Plinth by Louis Lerolle

By Lerolle, Lerolle Freres

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique French bronze sculpture. By Louis Lerolle (ca. 1868-1948) In gilt bronze with a

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “La Danse” by Eugene Delaplanche
French Bronze Sculpture “La Danse” by Eugene Delaplanche

French Bronze Sculpture “La Danse” by Eugene Delaplanche

By Eugène Delaplanche, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EUGÉNE DELAPLANCHE French, 1836-1891 "La Danse" Medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast E

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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Flight from Troy, 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
Flight from Troy, 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Flight from Troy, 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture

Located in London, GB

impressive bronze with fine patinated surface, depicting the hero Aeneas carrying his aged father over his

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of a Troubadour with Mandolin
French Bronze Sculpture of a Troubadour with Mandolin

French Bronze Sculpture of a Troubadour with Mandolin

Located in Southall, GB

A charming and expressive early 20th century French bronze figure depicting a troubadour mid

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Early 20th Century European Busts

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress by A. Moreau
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress by A. Moreau

Antique 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress by A. Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 19 1/4 in W: 20 in D: 8 in This exceptional late 19th-century French bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Bronze Sculpture Seated Woman by Etienne-Henri Dumaige
French Bronze Sculpture Seated Woman by Etienne-Henri Dumaige

French Bronze Sculpture Seated Woman by Etienne-Henri Dumaige

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ETIENNE-HENRI DUMAIGE French, 1830-1888 Classical Seated Woman with Treasure Spilling at Her Feet

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Crouching Native American Indian" E. Drouot
French Bronze Sculpture "Crouching Native American Indian" E. Drouot

French Bronze Sculpture "Crouching Native American Indian" E. Drouot

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French, 19th century Patinated bronze group of a Crouching Native American Indian on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

By C. Charles

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870
“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FELIX SANZEL French, 1829-1883 "L'Amour vainqueur" [Love Conquers] (1865) Patinated and burnished

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 26” Georges Gardet “Desert Drama” Antique French Bronze Sculpture
Rare 26” Georges Gardet “Desert Drama” Antique French Bronze Sculpture

Rare 26” Georges Gardet “Desert Drama” Antique French Bronze Sculpture

By Georges Gardet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGES GARDET French, 1863-1939 "Le Drame au Désert" Patinated bronze Signed in cast "Georges

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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of "Tunisian Water Carrier" by Marcel Debut
French Bronze Sculpture of "Tunisian Water Carrier" by Marcel Debut

French Bronze Sculpture of "Tunisian Water Carrier" by Marcel Debut

By Marcel Debut

Located in Shippensburg, PA

in his garment and burnished natural bronze in the pots. The sculpture was cast by the house of

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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Reclining Greyhound" by Christophe Fratin, circa 1860
French Bronze Sculpture "Reclining Greyhound" by Christophe Fratin, circa 1860

French Bronze Sculpture "Reclining Greyhound" by Christophe Fratin, circa 1860

By Christophe Fratin 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exquisite sand-cast model of Levrier Couché cast circa 1860, the sculpture is typical of

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture Of Viking With Battle Axe
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture Of Viking With Battle Axe

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture Of Viking With Battle Axe

Located in Norwood, NJ

Unique, one of a kind, French 19th century patinated bronze sculpture using multiple materials

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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of Crouching Tiger by François Hippolyte Peyrol
French Bronze Sculpture of Crouching Tiger by François Hippolyte Peyrol

French Bronze Sculpture of Crouching Tiger by François Hippolyte Peyrol

By Francois Auguste Hippolyte Peyrol 1

Located in Shippensburg, PA

when his mother married widower Raimond Bonheur. He studied painting and sculpture under Raimond, who

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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye
French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Medium-brown

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)
French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)

French Bronze Sculpture of a Stallion, PJ Mene (1810-1871)

Located in New York, NY

normande et son poulain, exhibited in wax at the 1868 Salon (no. 3749), and in bronze the following year

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Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Circa 1880 Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Eugene Aizelin
Circa 1880 Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Eugene Aizelin

Circa 1880 Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Eugene Aizelin

By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EUGENE AIZELIN French, 1821-1902 Bust of a Young Woman (1864) Patinated bronze raised on an

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture "Salome" by Emmanuelle Villanis
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture "Salome" by Emmanuelle Villanis

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture "Salome" by Emmanuelle Villanis

By Emmanuel Villanis

Located in London, GB

A beautiful patinated Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young Art Nouveau beauty with excellent

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “Hercules Throwing Lichas” after Canova ca. 1850
French Bronze Sculpture “Hercules Throwing Lichas” after Canova ca. 1850

French Bronze Sculpture “Hercules Throwing Lichas” after Canova ca. 1850

Located in Shippensburg, PA

d’Arte Moderna. This bronze is a French cast from the second or third quarter of the nineteenth century

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Arab Horseman After Barye & Guillemin, 75 cm
Antique French Bronze Sculpture Arab Horseman After Barye & Guillemin, 75 cm

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Arab Horseman After Barye & Guillemin, 75 cm

By Alfred Barye

Located in King's Lynn, GB

After Alfred Barye (French, 1795–1875) and after Émile-Corbin Guillemin, a bronze model of an Arab

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Rare French Bronze Sculpture Heron and Frog by Henri Alfred Jacquemart
Rare French Bronze Sculpture Heron and Frog by Henri Alfred Jacquemart

Rare French Bronze Sculpture Heron and Frog by Henri Alfred Jacquemart

By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart

Located in Shippensburg, PA

HENRI-ALFRED MARIE JACQUEMART French, 1824-1896 Le héron pêcheur (Heron Devouring a Frog

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 36” French Bronze Sculpture of Warrior “Vainqueur” by Eugene Marioton
Large 36” French Bronze Sculpture of Warrior “Vainqueur” by Eugene Marioton

Large 36” French Bronze Sculpture of Warrior “Vainqueur” by Eugene Marioton

By Eugene Marioton

Located in Shippensburg, PA

by the French sculptor Eugène Marioton, the sculpture is an evocative bronze that captures the heart

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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PIERRE JULES MENE French, 1810-1879 "Valet de Limier" (1879) Patinated bronze Signed in cast

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Lutte pour la vie” Scarce French Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot
“Lutte pour la vie” Scarce French Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot

“Lutte pour la vie” Scarce French Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. He studied sculpture under the renowned Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) at the École des Beaux

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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent
Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent

Pair of French Bronze Sculptures Busts “Comedy & Tragedy” by Eugene Laurent

By Emmanuel Marcel Laurent

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A rare and exceptional pair of bronze busts by Eugene Laurent, both are unsigned but the pair are

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Female Figure Clodion Barbediene
Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Female Figure Clodion Barbediene

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Female Figure Clodion Barbediene

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional example of a fine pair of chisel cast French Patinated Bronze Figures after Claude

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Bison and Jaguar by Georges Gardet
Fine Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Bison and Jaguar by Georges Gardet

Fine Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Bison and Jaguar by Georges Gardet

By Georges Gardet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGES GARDET French, 1863-1939 "Bison et Jaguar" (1892) Medium brown patinated sand-cast bronze

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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

“The Lock” Antique Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays
“The Lock” Antique Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays

“The Lock” Antique Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Le Faguays

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PIERRE LE FAGUAYS French, 1892-1962 "The Lock" Verdigris patinated bronze signed verso P Le

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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French Bronze Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French bronze sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, all French bronze sculptures available were constructed with great care. We have 5099 antique and vintage French bronze sculptures in-stock, while there are 73 modern editions to choose from as well. French bronze sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French bronze sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many French bronze sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but F. Barbedienne Foundry, Antoine-Louis Barye and Pierre Jules Mêne produced popular French bronze sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are French Bronze Sculptures?

French bronze sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,007, while the lowest priced sells for $123 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About French Bronze Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.