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French Spelter Boy

After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"
After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"

After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"

By Jean Louis Grégoire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

After Jean Louis Grégoire (France, 1840-1890) A Charming French 19th-20th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of "The Animal Charmer", depicting a standing scantily clad young boy playi...

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair Of French Spelter Figures
Pair Of French Spelter Figures

Pair Of French Spelter Figures

$1,075Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of French Spelter Figures

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair Of French Spelter Figures, depicting a boy and girl selling fruit, raised up on circular stepped bases.

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

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A spelter french  statue of a boy lighting a pipe, by Delavigne
A spelter french  statue of a boy lighting a pipe, by Delavigne

A spelter french statue of a boy lighting a pipe, by Delavigne

Located in Amstelveen, NL

A spelter statue, titled The Flaneur, by Delavigne, late 19th century. It depicts a boy lighting a pipe The statue is made of spelter with a bronze patina, resting on a wooden base.

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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Large and Impressive Antique Figure of a Fisher Boy Standing on Rock
Large and Impressive Antique Figure of a Fisher Boy Standing on Rock

Large and Impressive Antique Figure of a Fisher Boy Standing on Rock

Located in London, Greenwich

A large and impressive antique figure of a fisher boy standing on rocks surrounded by sea creatures. Cast in spelter and standing on a marble base, dating from circa.1890. 43cms tall...

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Antique 1890s French Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

French Bronze Spelter Figure by Siffleur "The Little Whistling Boy", circa 1890
French Bronze Spelter Figure by Siffleur "The Little Whistling Boy", circa 1890

French Bronze Spelter Figure by Siffleur "The Little Whistling Boy", circa 1890

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a late 19th century bronze spelter statue named Le Petit Sifleur (the little whistling boy) stamped at the base Siffleur.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Early 20th Century Belgium Spelter Boy and Dog Sculpture Signed V. Rousseau 1932
Early 20th Century Belgium Spelter Boy and Dog Sculpture Signed V. Rousseau 1932

Early 20th Century Belgium Spelter Boy and Dog Sculpture Signed V. Rousseau 1932

By Victor Rousseau

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this tall patinated sculpture on a console or a buffet! Crafted in Belgium in 1932, the metal statue depicts a young boy eating his bowl of soup with dog watching with envy. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

19th Century French Gilt Bronzed Lamp Sculpture “Boy with Flute”, Signed Moreau.
19th Century French Gilt Bronzed Lamp Sculpture “Boy with Flute”, Signed Moreau.

19th Century French Gilt Bronzed Lamp Sculpture “Boy with Flute”, Signed Moreau.

By August Moreau

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century French Gilt Bronzed Sculpture “Boy with Flute”, Signed Aug.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Art Deco French Figural Lamp Boy Pushing a Snowball Crackle Glass Globe Shade
Art Deco French Figural Lamp Boy Pushing a Snowball Crackle Glass Globe Shade

Art Deco French Figural Lamp Boy Pushing a Snowball Crackle Glass Globe Shade

By Aristide de Ranieri

Located in Barntrup, DE

Very nice French bronzed spelter lamp of a boy pushing a snowball which is a crackle glass globe lampshade.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century
Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century

Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming sculpture in spelter with bronze patina, in the style of Auguste Moreau, representing a young flute player dressed in country clothes, carrying his flute in his left hand an...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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French Spelter Boy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French spelter boy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French spelter boy — often made from metal, spelter and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French spelter boy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French spelter boy, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and folk art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made French spelter boy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aristide de Ranieri, August Moreau and Auguste Moreau are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Spelter Boy?

Prices for a French spelter boy start at $547 and top out at $6,450 with the average selling for $1,950.

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