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Gaudez Bronze

Adrien Gaudez "Acteon" Bronze Sculpture
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Astoria, NY
Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902) "Acteon" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien Gaudez "Acteon" Bronze Sculpture
Adrien Gaudez "Acteon" Bronze Sculpture
$6,400
H 42.75 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Adrien Gaudez "Mignon" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Astoria, NY
Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French 1845-1902) "Mignon", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien Etienne Gaudez "La Bonte" Gilt Bronze
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Astoria, NY
After Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French 1845-1902) "La Bonte" [Benevolence], Gilt Bronze Sculpture
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20th Century Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Bronze

Adrien Etienne Gaudez "La Bonte" Gilt Bronze
Adrien Etienne Gaudez "La Bonte" Gilt Bronze
$2,350
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Adrien Étienne Gaudez A patinated bronze group "Duo Difficile"
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
, Gaudez embraced the Romantic movement's fascination with realism and emotion, translating it into bronze
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1880s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Fine Etienne Gaudez Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Orientalist Bust
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Quality Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Bust of an Orientalist Princess. The Princess wears a
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien-Etienne Gaudez Orientalist Polychrome-Patinated Bronze Princess Busts
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Adrien-Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 32 in(H) x
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19th Century Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th Century patinated bronze study of 'Le Devoir' (Duty) by Adrien Étienne Gaudez
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Antique Late 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez
19th Century Bronze statue of 'Le Devoir' by Gaudez
$4,811
H 30.32 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Petite Bronze Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Adrien-Étienne GAUDEZ (1845-1902). A classical 19th century statue in patinated bronze of a seated
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien Etienne Gaudez. Maiden with a Lute, Patinated Bronze Sculpture .
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
surmounted on a rouge royal marble base. Beautifully cast, crisp details. Artist: Adrien Etienne Gaudez
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19th Century Still-life Sculptures

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Bronze

A Fine Adrien Gaudez Patinated Bronze of a Gypsy Woman
Located in New York, NY
ADRIEN-ETIENNE GAUDEZ French, (1845-1902) Gypsy Woman Signed 'A. GAUDEZ' on base. 33
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Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Victorian 18" Bronze Maiden Sculpture after Adrien Etienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian 18" Bronze Maiden Sculpture signed Adrien Etienne "Gaudez'. Circa Late
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien Étienne Gaudez Figural Bronze Sculpture 'Acteon" Man Hunting with Spear
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite bronze sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez (French, 1845–1902) captures the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien Étienne Gaudez Figural Bronze Sculpture 'Acteon" Man Hunting with Spear
Adrien Étienne Gaudez Figural Bronze Sculpture 'Acteon" Man Hunting with Spear
$3,596 Sale Price
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H 42.25 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century classical Bronze statue of an archer, by A. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French bronze statue of a classical semi clad male archer with
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Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Adrien-Etienne Gaudez, French, 1845-1902 Bronze La Fortune Récomponse Le Travail
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
LA FORTUNE RECOMPENCE le TRAVAIL / PAR A. GAUDEZ / HORS CONCOURS Bronze, dark brown patina.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Classical Bronze Statue of Young Girl with Mandolin 'Mignon' Signed A. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Bronze statue of a young girl leaning against a tree, holding a mandolin. 'Mignon' Signed
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Acteon Greek Hunter by Adrien Etienne Gaudez French Bronze Statue Sculpture 46"
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Dayton, OH
A remarkable French Bronze sculpture of Acteon by Adrein Etienne Gaudez. The statue is sculpted in
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20th Century Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Etoile de Matin" French Figural Bronze by Etienne Gaudez, 1845-1902
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Montreal, QC
appears across the globe. There is a posy at her feet, symbolic of spring and renewal. The bronze sits on
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Tall and Large Woman Bronze Statue by French Sculptor Adrien Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
'L'Etoile du Matin', an Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture by renowned French sculptor Adrien
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine Marble Sculpture of "The Young Sculptor Boy" - Attr. Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. He produced several monumental figures that were cast in bronze. Gaudez studied sculpture under the
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

“Le Jeune Violoniste” – Patinated Bronze In The Style of Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Southall, GB
A finely detailed early 20th century French patinated bronze sculpture in the style of artist
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Early 20th Century European Busts

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Bronze

French Bronze Figure of Lady Playing a Lute, Adrien Etienne Gaudez, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed Gaudez (1845-1902). On a rotating circular plinth.
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Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue Of A Young David Signed A Gaudez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Patinated bronze statue of a young David signed A Gaudez. The statue
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Bronze Figural Sculpture by Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Alexandria, VA
Adrien Étienne Gaudez (French 1845-1909) The Faggot Gatherer Bronze; signed on base, on a
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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Defense Du Foyer Bronze by Adrien Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Vancouver, BC
A beautifully cast bronze entitled "Defense Du Foyer" signed A. Gaudez depicting a youth in a
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Antique 1880s French Greek Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Important Bronze sculpture “David”, by A. Gaudez – Late 19th century
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Magnificent bronze cast with a black and green patina, signed Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902), a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture By Etienne Adrien Gaudez (1845 - 1902), "pastoral Watteau"
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze sculpture with shaded brown patina representing a young woman playing the mandolin
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed, 61.5 cm Description
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Spelter

Signed Bronze Figure of a Young Mozart
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A signed bronze figure of a young mozart tuning a violin. The whole on a circular base bearing the
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Antique 1880s Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Signed Bronze Figure of a Young Mozart
Signed Bronze Figure of a Young Mozart
H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in London, GB
This compelling patinated bronze sculpture was cast from a model made by the famous French sculptor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez
H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Blacksmith by Adrien-Etienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a Fine sculpture in bronze by Adrien Etienne Gaudez of a blacksmith laboring over his work
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Le Devoir" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Paris, FR
Patinated bronze sculpture titled, “Le Devoir” (Duty) or “Cincinnatus,” by Adrien Etienne Gaudez
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

“A Young Bladesmith” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Adrien-Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Adrien-Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902) Born in Lyon in February of 1845, Adrien-Etienne Gaudez
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture by Adriene Etienne Gaudez, the Dance Lesson, circa 1870
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique bronze figural sculpture "The Dance Lesson" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902) depicts
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure "Offrande" Signed A. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Dallas, TX
condition and adorns a beautiful patinated bronze finish with gilt accents throughout. Adrien Etienne Gaudez
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

'L'Etoile Du Matin' by Adrien Etienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
L'Etoile du Matin, an Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture of a mythological lady in flowing
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Young Molière" After Adrien-Etienne Gaudez & Susse
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Susse Fondeur
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. GAUDEZ. Artist Listings & Bibliography: "Bronzes of the 19th Century", Kjellberg, p. 346-8 "Bronzes
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Lady Antique Bronze A.Gaudez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artist ( A.Gaudez ) Her title is ( E.Toile Du Matin ) he is a listed Artist. Has been in a private
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Antique French Bronze Statue "La Mélodie", Gaudez and Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze statue of a woman holding a five-string lyre was a joint collaboration between two French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Figurative Bronze Statue Titled "Defense Du Foyer" by Adrien Gaudez
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
means, “In Defense of Home”. The bronze is set on a round bronze base; signed A. Gaudez on the base
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze 'La Jeune Femme' by Adrien Gaudez
Located in London, GB
cast in bronze. Gaudez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Francois Jouffroy at the Ecole des Beaux
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Joan of Arc Bronze, after Adrien Etienne Gaudez, circa 1880-1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Etienne Gaudez. The bronze is titled "Jeanne d'Arc portant son étendard" translated to "Joan of Arc
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze of David Holding His Slingshot Ready for Action
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Petaluma, CA
I always wanted a bronze of David with slingshot in tow. If you don't know the story, you should
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Antique 1880s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Figures
Located in Montreal, QC
. Gaudez on bronze base.
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Figures
Pair of French Bronze Figures
H 8 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Bronze Statue of Two Musicians by 'A. Gaudez'
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze group of Due Champetre, (two musicians) Signed ; Adrien Etienne
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of Two Musicians by 'A. Gaudez'
Bronze Statue of Two Musicians by 'A. Gaudez'
H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
French Antique Bronze Statue of 'Mignon' by A.E. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Adrien-Étienne GAUDEZ (1845-1902). “Mignon”. A superb late 19th century patinated bronze statue of
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tall Vintage Violinist Statue, Continental, Bronze, Male Figure, After Gaudez
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage violinist statue. A continental, bronze male figure upon a marble base in
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fireplace bronze horlogerie statue and candelabre "A. Gaudez".
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful Horlogerie, statue and candelabres in bronze from artist: A. Gaudez. France
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of a Gladiator "Belluaire" by Adrien Gaudez
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bronze statue of a Gladiator restraining a lion by Adrien E. Gaudez (1848-1902 France). Titled
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

19 C Bronze of Man and Woman Dancing signed "Gaudez"
Located in New York, NY
19 C bronze of man and woman dancing signed by "Gaudez".
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

French Polychromed Bronze of Lady Playing the Lute
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed Gaudez. Adrien Étienne Gaudez, French, 19th century. The bronze circular plinth base a
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

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English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

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Gaudez Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of gaudez bronze on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze and metal, every piece of gaudez bronze was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of gaudez bronze — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of gaudez bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of gaudez bronze that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrien Étienne Gaudez produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gaudez Bronze?

A piece of gaudez bronze can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,439, while the lowest priced sells for $2,750 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.

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.

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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.

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