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Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon
Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon Bronze sculpture

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

This beautiful patinated bronze figure is titled 'Diana Chasseresse', or 'Diana Huntress', and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of "Diana the Huntress" After Houdon
Bronze Bust of "Diana the Huntress" After Houdon

Bronze Bust of "Diana the Huntress" After Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture in bronze representing Diana the hunter after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741- 1828). In Roman

Category

Antique 1890s French Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

J A Houdon 1790 "Diane" bronze by Barbedienne founder.
J A Houdon 1790 "Diane" bronze by Barbedienne founder.

J A Houdon 1790 "Diane" bronze by Barbedienne founder.

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible J A Houdon model bronze 1790 representing "Diane" with bow and arrow by Barbedienne

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Infant Bronze Busts After Jean Antoine Houdon
19th Century French Infant Bronze Busts After Jean Antoine Houdon

19th Century French Infant Bronze Busts After Jean Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in New York, NY

Antique patinated bronze figures of laughing and crying infants after the original models by Jean

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-Antoine Houdon

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart After Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A French bust in bronze with original gold patina is derived from a masterpiece by Jean-Antoine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Crying Babies in Gilt  Bronze on Fluted Columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Crying Babies in Gilt  Bronze on Fluted Columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Crying Babies in Gilt Bronze on Fluted Columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of parcel-gilt bronze heads of crying babies on fluted bronze doré columns after Jean-Antoine

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

According To HOUDON - Jean Who Laughs, Jean Who Cries
According To HOUDON - Jean Who Laughs, Jean Who Cries

According To HOUDON - Jean Who Laughs, Jean Who Cries

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Beaune, FR

Small bronzes after a model by Houdon representing Jean who laughs and Jean who cries. They rest on

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon

Statue of a "Diane, the Huntress" inspired by a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in NICE, FR

-century French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. The figure represents Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust
Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base (signed

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust
19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Century) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon
Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

Antique Miniature Barbedienne Bronze Bust of Molière After Houdon

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique miniature bronze. A miniature portrait bust of Molière, the alias of the

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Bronze

French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon

French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in London, GB

French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, late 19th Century Height 60cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid

Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Astoria, NY

Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid, 20th century, the standing figure holding their bow

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio
19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio

19th Century Bronze bust of Diane de Houdon, Signed Bulio

By Jean Bulio

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century bronze patinated bronze bust of Diana, raised on a plinth base

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century

$1,200Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A charming pair of patinated bronze infants cast in the 19th century. One of the babies is happy

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble Statue, Signed Houdon
French 19th Century Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble Statue, Signed Houdon

French 19th Century Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble Statue, Signed Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most charming and high quality French 19th century ormolu, patinated bronze and marble statue

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century
French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful bronze sculpture named "Le Baiser Donné" (The Kiss Given), a renowned bronze work by Jean

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon
Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon

Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon

Located in Tarzana, CA

An exceptional large 19th century French figural clock set after a model by Jean Antoine Houdon

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Le Baiser Donné
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Le Baiser Donné

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Le Baiser Donné

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and extremely high quality French 19th century patinated bronze statue of Le Baiser

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful French 19th century patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed HOUDON. The

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Marie Antoinette
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Marie Antoinette

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust of Marie Antoinette

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust of Marie Antoinette signed by

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin  Houdo
19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin  Houdo

19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin Houdo

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular French 19th century bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by HOUDON. This

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Signed Houdon
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Signed Houdon

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Signed Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bronze and ormolu statue signed Houdon. The statue is raised by a wonderfully executed ground-like base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze Bust of Diana the Huntress

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, signed

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres
Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bust Signed Houdon and Frères

By Susse Freres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze bust of Diana the Huntress

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bronzed Statue of Diana Large Sculpture
Antique Bronzed Statue of Diana Large Sculpture

Antique Bronzed Statue of Diana Large Sculpture

Located in Buxton, GB

This exquisite sculpture depicts Diane the Huntress in all her glory, after Houdon. The beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze sculpture “Diane Chasseresse”, after Houdon – Late 19th century
Bronze sculpture “Diane Chasseresse”, after Houdon – Late 19th century

Bronze sculpture “Diane Chasseresse”, after Houdon – Late 19th century

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Beautiful bronze sculpture with a brown patina after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) depicting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze sculpture “The Kiss Given” after J-A. Houdon – Late 19th century
Bronze sculpture “The Kiss Given” after J-A. Houdon – Late 19th century

Bronze sculpture “The Kiss Given” after J-A. Houdon – Late 19th century

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Bronze with a brown patina depicting a couple embracing in a passionate embrace. This scene was

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure
Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure

Houdon, the Shivering Girl, Bronze Figure

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Winter or "The Shivering Girl." Bronze cast after Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Voltaire by Houdon and Barbedienne
19th Century Bronze Voltaire by Houdon and Barbedienne

19th Century Bronze Voltaire by Houdon and Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Paris, FR

Epreuve in bronze with brown patina of the statue representing Voltaire (1694-1778) made by Houdon

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A French bronze sculpture of Cupid, circa 1880
A French bronze sculpture of Cupid, circa 1880

A French bronze sculpture of Cupid, circa 1880

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

finely cast, dark brown patina, signed on the base 'Houdon'.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean, Antoine Houdon ‘1741-1828’
Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean, Antoine Houdon ‘1741-1828’

Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean, Antoine Houdon ‘1741-1828’

Located in Heukelum, NL

A large and beautifully executed bust of Madame Récamier, made in patinated bronze in the 2nd half

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Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra
Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra

Pair of Empire Ormolu, Patinated Bronze Five Light Candelabra

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, Middlesex

mounts at this time. He began his career under the sculptors Pajou and Houdon, casting portrait bronzes

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

J. A. Houdon Bust Bronze, France XX Century
J. A. Houdon Bust Bronze, France XX Century

J. A. Houdon Bust Bronze, France XX Century

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Milano, IT

Bronze sculpture with silver and gold patina depicting the bust of Diana. Chisel work on the base

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20th Century French Other Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin
After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin

After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) a bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin on a white marble

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th century French Bronze Napoleon Bust Signed Houdon, 1921s
Early 20th century French Bronze Napoleon Bust Signed Houdon, 1921s

Early 20th century French Bronze Napoleon Bust Signed Houdon, 1921s

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in LEGNY, FR

Rare piece: small gilded bronze representing the bust of Napoleon signed Houdon and stamped

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Roman Goddess Diana Bronze Bust Sculpture After Houdon
19th Century Roman Goddess Diana Bronze Bust Sculpture After Houdon

19th Century Roman Goddess Diana Bronze Bust Sculpture After Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in New York, NY

Fine finely modeled and cast antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze bust sculpture of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"
After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"

After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely cast bronze sculpture titled *Ruth* is attributed to the celebrated French sculptor

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Dallas, TX

a young Greek gentleman kissing a young beauty. The bronze bust, signed Houdon on the back, features

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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Bust of Diana After 18th Century Sculptor Houdon, Marked Susse
French Bronze Bust of Diana After 18th Century Sculptor Houdon, Marked Susse

French Bronze Bust of Diana After 18th Century Sculptor Houdon, Marked Susse

By Susse Fondeur, Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This turn of the 20th century French bronze bust of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and of the

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Louise Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, 1741-1828
Bust of Louise Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, 1741-1828

Bust of Louise Brongniart after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, 1741-1828

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Paris, FR

This small bust in bronze with gold patina derives from a masterpiece of children's portraiture by

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jean Houdon "Diana" Patinated Bronze
Jean Houdon "Diana" Patinated Bronze

Jean Houdon "Diana" Patinated Bronze

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Astoria, NY

Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) "Diana", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the life size standing

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of Diana After Jean Antoine Houdon
Bronze Bust of Diana After Jean Antoine Houdon

Bronze Bust of Diana After Jean Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY

After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) Diana. Bronze bust with brown patina. Impressed

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon.
Gilded Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon.

Gilded Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon. Sculpture of a bust of Louise Brongniart by

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Beauty
Bronze Bust of a Beauty

Bronze Bust of a Beauty

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Petaluma, CA

This well cast and beautifully patinated bronze of young women was done by the noted french

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Diana
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Diana

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Diana

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large classical-style bronze sculpture of Diana the Huntress (missing her bow,) marked Houdon

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Bust of Louis XVII By Dasson after Houdon
Patinated Bronze Bust of Louis XVII By Dasson after Houdon

Patinated Bronze Bust of Louis XVII By Dasson after Houdon

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Stamped in the back H. Dasson Bzier 18.. (date partly illegible). On a grey marble base. Henri Dasson (1825-1896).

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare pair of American bronze busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, circa 1820

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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