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Lecourtier Bronze

19th Century French Dog and Rabbit Gilt Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier
19th Century French Dog and Rabbit Gilt Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

19th Century French Dog and Rabbit Gilt Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Dallas, TX

Listed in the Benezit. Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), was a French sculptor. Very little is known about the personal life of this exceptional sculptor, but we do know that he studie...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)
19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)

19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional late 19th century bronze figure by H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924), 'Hunter with Hounds', depicting a finely dressed French huntsman of the Loui...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Antique French Oak Framed Hunt Plaques, P. Lecourtier (1851-1925)
Pair of Large Antique French Oak Framed Hunt Plaques, P. Lecourtier (1851-1925)

Pair of Large Antique French Oak Framed Hunt Plaques, P. Lecourtier (1851-1925)

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… The depth of the images of this pair of large hunt plaques is quite impressive. Signed “P LeCourtier”, these plaques feature cast bronze scenes in rel...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Spelter

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Antique Animal Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier
Antique Animal Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

Antique Animal Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

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H 21 in W 20 in D 6 in

Antique Animal Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier 2

Located in Alexandria, VA

Prosper Lecourtier (French, 1855-1924). Cerf Bramant.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Silver Bronze And Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box Prosper Lecourtier
Silver Bronze And Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box Prosper Lecourtier

Silver Bronze And Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box Prosper Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Prosper Lecourtier, chiseled and gilded bronze jewelry box representing a small chiseled and silvered bronze dog on a cushion garnished with trimmings on a red marble base.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Grizzly Bear by Lecourtier
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Grizzly Bear by Lecourtier

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Grizzly Bear by Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Alexandria, VA

Prosper Lecourtier (French, 1855-1924). Grizzly bear bronze sculpture, signed.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture by Paul Lecourtier
Antique Bronze Sculpture by Paul Lecourtier

Antique Bronze Sculpture by Paul Lecourtier

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H 8.86 in W 12.21 in D 6.11 in

Antique Bronze Sculpture by Paul Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This golden bronze sculpture stands on a piece of pink quartz.

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Mastiff Figure Signed Prosper LeCourtier
French Bronze Mastiff Figure Signed Prosper LeCourtier

French Bronze Mastiff Figure Signed Prosper LeCourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Newark, England

This is one of the larger casts of this model by LeCourtier and represents a large imposing bronze of excellent quality.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Animalier Bronze Study 'Tethered Mastiff' by Lecourtier
French Animalier Bronze Study 'Tethered Mastiff' by Lecourtier

French Animalier Bronze Study 'Tethered Mastiff' by Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in London, GB

Captivating animal bronze study of an energetic hound tethered to a post with good rich brown lightly rubbed colour, raised on integral stepped base and signed P Lecourtier further i...

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Antique 1860s French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century, French Patinated Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier
19th Century, French Patinated Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

19th Century, French Patinated Bronze Rooster Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Dallas, TX

The artist, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), was a French bronze sculptor.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Hunting Dog After Prosper Lecourtier
Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Hunting Dog After Prosper Lecourtier

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Hunting Dog After Prosper Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Signed in the rock "LECOURTIER". PROSPER LECOURTIER Born in Gremilly in 1855, little is known of the life of Prosper Lecourtier.

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20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Captivating Bronze: Hunting Dog with Hare by Prosper LECOURTIER (1855-1924)
Captivating Bronze: Hunting Dog with Hare by Prosper LECOURTIER (1855-1924)

Captivating Bronze: Hunting Dog with Hare by Prosper LECOURTIER (1855-1924)

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in New York, NY

The bronze artwork showcases LECOURTIER's mastery, evident in the intricate details and lifelike depiction of both the dog and the hare.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Of A Stag & Doe, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1925)
19th Century French Bronze Of A Stag & Doe, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1925)

19th Century French Bronze Of A Stag & Doe, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1925)

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stunning 19th Century bronze sculpture. Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924) crafted this bronze sculpture depicting a stag and a doe in a floral forest.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Lion by Lecourtier
Bronze Lion by Lecourtier

Bronze Lion by Lecourtier

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H 16.34 in W 25.01 in D 8.08 in

Bronze Lion by Lecourtier

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Bronze sculpture by Lecourtier. A fantastic large bronze sculpture of a roaring lion.

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Antique 1890s French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Stag Bronze, French, Deer, Elk, Prosper LeCourtier, Victorian circa 1900
Antique Stag Bronze, French, Deer, Elk, Prosper LeCourtier, Victorian circa 1900

Antique Stag Bronze, French, Deer, Elk, Prosper LeCourtier, Victorian circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique stag bronze. A French, study of a deer or male elk and signed by the artist Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

After H.F. Moreau & P. Lecourtier, Figural Bronze of Hunter and the Hounds
After H.F. Moreau & P. Lecourtier, Figural Bronze of Hunter and the Hounds

After H.F. Moreau & P. Lecourtier, Figural Bronze of Hunter and the Hounds

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Milford, NH

This exceptional cast bronze is signed on the base H.F. Moreau & Lecourtier, and retains a wonderful warm brown patina.

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20th Century Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th C. Patinated Bronze Statue "Piqueur au Relais"
Late 19th C. Patinated Bronze Statue "Piqueur au Relais"

Late 19th C. Patinated Bronze Statue "Piqueur au Relais"

By Prosper Lecourtier, Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th C. Patinated Bronze Statue "Piqueur au Relais" by Hippolyte Francois Moreau(French: 1832-1927) and Prosper Lecourtier(French: 1851-1924) signed in front of buglers right...

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Patinated French Bronze Statue of Hunter and Hounds on Marble Pedestal
Patinated French Bronze Statue of Hunter and Hounds on Marble Pedestal

Patinated French Bronze Statue of Hunter and Hounds on Marble Pedestal

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

The statue is after the Hippolyte Moreau and Prosper Lecourtier original bronze, which is from France in the late 19th century.

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Early 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Box with Animalier Dog by Prosper Lecourtier
Bronze Box with Animalier Dog by Prosper Lecourtier

Bronze Box with Animalier Dog by Prosper Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in London, GB

Excellent dark brown patination and all in excellent condition. The bronze is signed by P. Lecourtier for Prosper Lecourtier and the box is also stamped for the foundry and retailer ...

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Antique 1870s French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Guard Dog Bronze Sculpture signed Lecourtier 1878
French 19th Century Guard Dog Bronze Sculpture signed Lecourtier 1878

French 19th Century Guard Dog Bronze Sculpture signed Lecourtier 1878

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Milano, MI

The artist, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), was a French bronze sculptor.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Rooster Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier
19th Century French Patinated Rooster Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

19th Century French Patinated Rooster Bronze Sculpture Signed P. Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Dallas, TX

The artist, Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), was a French bronze sculptor and was born in Meuse, France, on July 12, 1851.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze "Field Dogs" Sculpture by Prosper Lecourtier (1855-1924)
Antique French Bronze "Field Dogs" Sculpture by Prosper Lecourtier (1855-1924)

Antique French Bronze "Field Dogs" Sculpture by Prosper Lecourtier (1855-1924)

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Size Antique French Bronze Exceptional Subject, "Field Dogs" Sculpture by Prosper Lecourtier (1855-1924).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture on Wooden Plaque Signed Lecourtier
19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture on Wooden Plaque Signed Lecourtier

19th Century French Bronze Dog Sculpture on Wooden Plaque Signed Lecourtier

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1890, this plaque features a high relief bronze hound dog sculpture. The dog is signed on the collar, Lecourtier.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Box with Dog by Prosper Lecourtier
Bronze Box with Dog by Prosper Lecourtier

Bronze Box with Dog by Prosper Lecourtier

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Bronze Box with Dog by Prosper Lecourtier

By Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Paris, FR

Animal bronze, dog sitting on a pillow. Box with lid, by the French sculptor Prosper Lecourtier.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Important Bronze "The Bell Ringer and His Two Dogs" by Moreau and Lecourtier
Important Bronze "The Bell Ringer and His Two Dogs" by Moreau and Lecourtier

Important Bronze "The Bell Ringer and His Two Dogs" by Moreau and Lecourtier

By Hippolyte François Moreau, Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Altwies, LU

Bronze with brown patina, resting on a naturalistic square base, signed on the terrace "Moreau & Lecourtier" and with the stamp of foundry.

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Bloodhound" Patinated Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier
"Bloodhound" Patinated Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

"Bloodhound" Patinated Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

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H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in

"Bloodhound" Patinated Bronze by Prosper Lecourtier

Located in Fremantle, W.Australia

A finely patinated bronze of a bloodhound, circa 1890.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century
French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century

French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Stunning French bronze casting of a stag on a small rocky outcrop. Exquisite piece signed on the base, 'P. Le courtier'. Artist has really caught the beauty and elegance of the creat...

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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century
French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century

French Bronze Stag Statue Signed Lecourtier Deer, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Stunning French bronze casting of a stag on a small rocky outcrop. Exquisite piece signed on the base, 'P. Le courtier'. Artist has really caught the beauty and elegance of the creat...

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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Silver, Vermeil

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By Hippolyte François Moreau

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By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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Large 'Huntsman/Valet with his Hounds' Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene - 1869

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By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Dallas, TX

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

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Lecourtier Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of lecourtier bronze on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and oak, every piece of lecourtier bronze was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of lecourtier bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of lecourtier bronze bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of lecourtier bronze that is appealing in its simplicity, but Prosper Lecourtier, Hippolyte François Moreau and Prosper Lecourtier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lecourtier Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of lecourtier bronze at 1stDibs is $3,820, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $19,684 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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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?

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