19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Polyhymnia by J. Walz, Antique Muse
Located in Epfach, DE
In Greek mythology, Polyhymnia was the muse of sacred poetry, hymn, dance, and eloquence, as well as of agriculture and pantomime — a subject that lent itself naturally to the contem...
Bronze
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H 14 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Italian Classical Figural Carved Alabaster Sculpture of Muse and Tambourine
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Classical figural carved alabaster portrait sculpture features Greek muse with her tambourine, unsigned, circa 1890.
Alabaster
Large Classical Marble Statue of Greek or Roman Muse
Located in Rochester, NY
Classical marble sculpture of a Greek or Roman muse. Her gown is textured.
Stone, Marble
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H 20 in W 24 in
Pop Art Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print Audrey Flack "Greek Muse" Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
From the color saturated 1980's. "Greek Muse" featuring a marble sculpture bust, music notes, dice, flowers, a mercury glass vase, a miror, a necklace and a red rose.
Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer
An Italian Terra Cotta Sculpture of Polyhymnia the Greek Muse
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Terra Cotta Sculpture of Polyhymnia, The Greek Muse of Sacred Hymn, Poetry and Eloquence, Leaning on A Rocky Ledge.
Terracotta
Grand Tour Carved Alabaster Greek Muses Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
Grand Tour Carved Alabaster Greek Muses Centerpiece standing 23" high, the finely carved draped nude female figures holding a circular 7" diameter centre bowl, raised on a 8" diamete...
Alabaster
Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
Bronze
18th Century Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sculpture of Woman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A masterful large classical statue in cast bronze of a beautiful young woman in stride wearing a flowing ionic chiton. The exquisite casting of the details of the woman's hair and de...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|23% Off
H 17 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Italian Venus of Capua Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
After the Antique Venus of Capua Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th century, possibly cast by Chiurazzi, the standing draped figure with outstretched arm, with a foot resting on a helm...
Bronze
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.95 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Late 19th Century French Sculpture of Diana di Gabii
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated bronze figure of Diana di Gabii, late 19th century.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1880.
Bronze
$5,070
H 28 in W 9.25 in D 8 in
Mid-19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Ferdinand Barbedienne from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze sculpture origins from France, circa 1850. Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Ferdinand Barbedienne is born on 6 August 1810. He was a French metalworker and manufacture...
Bronze
$3,750
H 26 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century Classical Bronze Draped Female Sculpture, Signed Delafortaine
By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Patinated cast bronze classical female bronze figure of a draped woman, signed Delafontaine. The Delafontaine bronze factory was first established in the late 18th Century by Jean-Ba...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|23% Off
H 15.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
French Figural Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture, 19th century, depicting a classically draped standing female with raised arm, on a green marble base. 15.25" H x 7" W x 4.75" D.
Marble, 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
$13,237
H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Superb 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Renowned French Sculptor Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb 19th century bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau depicting a classical female figure surrounded by playful cherubs. The woman draped in flowing robes looks upward with a joyful...
Bronze
$13,507
H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Graux Marly Large Bronze Statue of a Classical Female Figure, 19th Century
By Graux Marly
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality large 19th century French bronze statue of a classical female figure signed; Graux Marly Jules Graux's foundry was based at 8 rue du Parc-Royal from 1860. By...
Bronze
Large classical 19th Century Bronze Statue
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality classical Italian bronze statue of a mother and child.
Bronze
$2,500
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.75 in
Antique 19th C. Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Diana Gabies Statue Sculpture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Diana Gabies Statue Sculpture, Unmarked. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 6" W x 4.75" D.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue of Aiselin
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze by Eugène-Antoine Aiselin (1821-1902) from the late 19th century representing a mother teaching her child to read, medal patina, very good quality of carving. The dimensions a...
Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|23% Off
H 22 in W 7 in D 11 in
"Sapphos" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, French School, Late 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
After Edouard Henri Delesalle (French, 1823-1851) "Sapphos" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, impressed to base "F. Barbedienne, fondeur" and "Reduction Mecanique A. Col...
Bronze
Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Ceres
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic style patinated bronze figure of the goddess Ceres on round base (19th Cent)
Bronze
F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bronze sculpture of Euterpe attributed to French metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). Embellished to the reverse with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foun...
Bronze
$162,597
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
$4,413
H 35 in W 22.1 in D 7.5 in
Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
Brass
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 8.47 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in the Altes Museum in Berlin, by L...
Bronze
$5,525
H 50 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Greco Roman Style Vintage Verde Bronze Statue of a Male Nude with Grapes in Hair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Greco-Roman style bronze nude statue from the 20th century with verde patina and wooden pedestal base. Created with the traditional technique of lost-wax casting (à la cire...
Bronze
Ares Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A stupendous representation of Ares, half-brother of Athens, son of Zeus and Hera, and the God of War, this sculpture will make a unique and sophisticated addition to a personal coll...
Other
$2,424
H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
Antique Minton Parian-ware Sculpture of Ariadne & the Panther by John Bell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Minton parian-ware and porcelain sculpture of Ariandne and the panther modelled by John Bell (1811-1895). Dating to the mid 19th century, this sculpture depicts the Creta...
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine Grand Tour bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail. The casting is unusual in that it does not pre...
Bronze
$74,289
H 37.01 in W 30.32 in D 21.66 in
Classical Style Bronze Sculpture of Penelope by Cavelier and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Pierre-Jules Cavelier
Located in London, GB
This large patinated bronze antique sculpture depicts the Classical figure Penelope, the wife of Odysseus (Roman name Ulysses) who appears in Homer's Odyssey. The sculpture is set on...
Bronze
$39,500
H 46.25 in W 14 in D 13.75 in
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Venus de Milo, signed G. Pettini & Figli Pisa. The statue is raised by a wonde...
Carrara Marble
$59,500
H 15.36 in W 27.56 in D 12.6 in
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small fa...
Bronze
$5,520
H 15.95 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in
19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture is based on a Roman copy of an original Greek statue. The chocolate-brown patina of...
Bronze
$98,000
H 82 in W 33 in D 33 in
19th Century over Life-Size Marble Statue of Bacchus after Michelangelo
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-19th century over life-size carved marble statue of Michelangelo's "Bacchus". Grand Tour copy through the "Point To Point" method directly from the original keeping its masterful...
Marble
$25,551
H 35.83 in W 13.78 in D 9.65 in
19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
A finely carved 19th century marble sculpture, Italy, circa 1800, depicting the celebrated antique subject known as the Resting (or Leaning) Satyr, after a type long associated with ...
Carrara Marble
Rare 17th Century Baroque Bronze Door Knocker from Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and very charming door knocker, Venice, 17th century in bronze with special patina.
Bronze
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.