19th Century Gloria Victis bronze statue, By Barbedienne.
By J.A. Mercie 1, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th Century patinated bronze statue of 'Gloria Victis' with gilded highlights. Raised on a marble plinth. Signed; A MERCIE Stamped; F. BARBEDIENNE Gloria Victis wa...
Marble, Bronze
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
By Antonin Mercie, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
A. Mercie "Gloria Victis" foundeur F. Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie
Located in OŻARÓW MAZOWIECKI, PL
A stunning and highly sought after patinated bronze figure with an allegorical theme, titled "Gloria Victis" (Glory to the vanquished). Signed on the basis of the name of the author ...
Bronze
A large 19th Century Bronze Group "Gloria Victis" by Mercie
Located in Tarzana, CA
Mercié's original plaster sculpture of Gloria Victis won a medal at the 1874 Paris Salon.
Bronze
Antonin Mercié Gloria Victis, Important Bronze Group Sculpture
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Paris, FR
The bronze "Gloria Victis" is recognized by most to be Jean-Antonin Mercie's (1845-1916) best known sculpture.
Bronze
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H 56 in W 33 in D 25 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Bronze “Gloria Victis” by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Antonin Mercie
Located in Long Island City, NY
The wonderful and exceptional Late 19th Century bronze figural sculpture entitled “Gloria Victis” by Mercié and Barbedienne Antonin Mercié and Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze, mid...
Marble, Bronze
Antonin Mercie, French Gloria Victis 19th Century Bronze Sculpture
By Antonin Mercie
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antonin Mercie, French (1845-1916) Gloria Victis 19th century bronze sculpture "Gloria Victis" Beautiful patinated bronze figural sculpture with gilt accents.
Gold Plate, Bronze
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H 42.33 in Dm 16.54 in
‘Gloria Victis’, A Patinated Bronze Figural Group by Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture resting on a circular repoussé base with frontal inscription [GLORIA VICTIS].
Bronze
19th Century 'Gloria Victis' Bronze Statue
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French 19th century bronze statue depicting 'Gloria Victis' signed; A. Mercie. Barbedienne. Having gilded relief and mounted on a rouge marble plinth.
Bronze
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H 36.75 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Group of Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercié
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a winged figure of victory carrying a fallen warrior by Antonin Mercié Gloria Victis, bronze with brown patina. Inscribed with 'F....
Bronze
$16,250
H 30 in W 18 in D 9 in
Fine French Patinated Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine French antique patinated bronze figural group titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) late 19th century. Depicting a figure of winged Victory with a ...
Bronze
Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated on cresting waves and a bird in flight. Made of spelter, or pot metal, w...
Spelter
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
Bronze Sculpture Signed H. Gauquie, France, Late 19th Century
By Henri Desire Gauquie
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture signed H. Gauquie, France, late 19th century.
Bronze
$48,000
H 42.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Large French Patinated Bronze Figure of La Pensée by Émile Louis Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in New York, NY
A Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figure of La Pensée Prenant Son Envol et Portant la Lumière, by Émile Louis Picault, Inscribed Boyer Frères à Paris. The bronze is model...
Bronze
Bronze Statue by Charles Louchet, France, '1854-1936'
By Charles Louchet
Located in Delft, NL
A bronze statue by Charles Louchet, France (1854-1936) A standing female naked, looking up with her arms up. A beautiful graceful movement in bronze on a marble base. Signed by C...
Marble, Bronze
Benedetto Boschetti Bronze Mercury Statue After Giambologna 19th Century
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Toledo, OH
Nineteenth century bronze "Mercury" by the Benedetto Boschetti workshops. The model of Mercury is after the Italian Renaissance sculptor Giambologna. Mercury stands on one foot suppo...
Bronze
$6,750
H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
Emile Louis Picault, Bronze Statue, Titled La Pensee, France, 1900s
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Stamford, CT
La Pensee By E. Picault Bears Foundry Mark 19c Bronze The winged youth clad in billowing drape and taking flight with one hand raised, incised E. PICAULT, title plaque LA PENSÉE pren...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1880.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze / Marble Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century well executed large patinated bronze figural sculpture of a seated cupid / winged putti resting of an oval marble base. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear ...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Group After Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bronze group with brown patina featuring Cupids fighting over a heart after Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791). This work had a great success in the second half of the 19th century...
Marble, Bronze
$350,000
H 102 in W 30 in D 26.75 in
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victis" and signed by A...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Jean-Baptise Germain "La Pensee" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Jean-Baptiste Germain
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Baptise Germain (French, 1841-1910) "La Pensee" Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure with outstretched arm and holding a book, signed to ba...
Bronze
$13,000
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Black Belgian marble statue of 'La Fortuna'. Fortuna is raised on a mottled black Belgian marble pedestal ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$24,596
H 41.34 in W 13 in D 16.93 in
Zingara Antique French Bronze Figurative Sculpture Dancer Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jean-Baptiste Clésinger
Located in London, GB
Zingara Antique French Bronze Figurative Sculpture Dancer Barbedienne French, c. 1890 Height 105cm, width 33cm, depth 43cm A captivating bronze sculpture inspired by Jean-Baptiste ...
Bronze
$1,352Sale Price|62% Off
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 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 young woman, dressed in flowing robes, her attention caught by a fluttering bird pe...
Bronze
$22,900
H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue. The statue is raised by an elegant stepped circular ormolu base below the circu...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of White Granite Urns on Faux Marble Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of carved white granite classical urns with floral decoration on the bodies. Custom-made marbleized wood pedestals. Measure: urns are 26.5 tall 14 diameter pedestals 29...
Granite
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simplistic mechanism which allow...
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Champleve enamel clock set. The clock having a classical scene of a cherub handing flowers to a young maiden. the boarder...
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Adjustable Music Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood pedestal base music stand with an adjustable lyre design rack and 2 side telescoping brass candleholders.
Brass
Pair of Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Table Lamps
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy French Art Deco pair of table lamps, with pierced spherical wrought iron bases and decorated with garland of mistletoe. Marbelized glass shades with or...
Wrought Iron
$25,000
H 55.5 in W 35 in D 4 in
Russian Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Arched Cornice Lapis Wall Mirror, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with an arched painted lapis cornice, flanking fluted acanthus columns, and decorated with lambs tongue, bell flower, interior bead wor...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Samuel Yellin Italian Renaissance Wrought Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) wrought iron 6 sided hanging lantern with military motifs and glass panels (attributed to: SAMUEL YELLIN)
Wrought Iron
$14,202Sale Price|42% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 25 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry and sy...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Asheville, NC
This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated...
Oak
Art Deco Female Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Fayral
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco bronze table lamp signed by Fayral. Having female bronze on black marble base. The sculpture has two glass spheres on either side of her that illuminate.. Incredib...
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze fittings. Bombe front and sides with five drawers decorated with prestigious, rocail...
Rosewood
$48,000
H 47.5 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Figural Foliage Giltwood Pedestals on Paw Feet 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical figural foliage painted and giltwood pedestals with molded edge gilt squared tops, flanking figural gilt cherubs, central acanthus foliage scroll work, f...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 22.84 in
Biedermeier Console Table, Cherry Wood, Full Columns, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant neoclassical Biedermeier Console Table from South Germany about 1820. Concave base veneered in cherrywood in with mirror glass (replaced) in the back. The plate is cherry so...
Mirror, Wood, Cherry
Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming Napoleon III cabinet, lacquered black with Chinoiserie decor, and a red marble top.
Marble
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
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Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.