Who is famous for bronze sculptures?

Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.

Are bronze sculptures cast?

Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.

What is the meaning of bronze sculpture?

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How can I tell if a bronze sculpture is real?

To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

How can I tell how old a bronze sculpture is?

Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who made the first bronze sculpture?

No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Which is the famous Chola bronze sculpture?

Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

Are bronze sculptures worth anything?

Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.

Which dynasty bronze sculptures are most famous?

The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

How did Giacometti make his bronze sculptures?

To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.

What is the name of the famous bronze sculpture of a man created by Auguste Rodin?

One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

Moorish Bronze Sculpture

1920s Bronze Clad Sculpture of a Seated Moorish Camel

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 9 in D 4 in

1920s Bronze Clad Sculpture of a Seated Moorish Camel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920s Bronze Clad Sculpture of a Seated Moorish Camel, Realistically modeled figure of a seated

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Moorish Bronze Man Bust

$8,500

H 23.5 in W 16 in D 13 in

Moorish Bronze Man Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Moorish style bronze bust of a man with a turban on round shaped base (19/20th Cent.).

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Antique 19th Century Moorish Busts

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Bronze

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé

$90,244

H 43.71 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé

Located in London, GB

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Moorish Warrior Sculpture Figure Henri Plé French, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Moor Sculpture 19th Century Style

$1,850

H 30 in W 22 in D 10 in

Bronze Moor Sculpture 19th Century Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bronze Moore sculpture, believed to be Italian, in the 19th century style, but probably executed in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Busts

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Bronze

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c

$7,500 / set

H 17 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Austin, TX

Two good Franz Bergmann Austrian cold painted bronze figures now mounted in highly architectural

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Vintage 1910s Moroccan Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

$3,250

H 8 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece

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Bronze

Picault - Dalila, Signed Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century

$4,831

H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in

Picault - Dalila, Signed Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Delilah, patinated bronze sculpture: bust of a woman, very expressive and realistic of the biblical

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ea Leroy, Cameroonian, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture, Early 20th Century

$3,442

H 15.36 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Ea Leroy, Cameroonian, Orientalist Bronze Sculpture, Early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Cameroonian: very beautiful bronze sculpture with brown patina signed EA Leroy Emile Leroy is a

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Early 20th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Resting Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand French School

$1,850

H 6 in W 16 in D 8 in

Bronze Resting Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand French School

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Deco Style Bronze Resting Camel on White Marble Stand Sculpture. Boasting a dark patina, this French

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Bronze

Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor

$1,850 / item

H 22 in Dm 22 in

Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

to be used on a wall as a decor architectural or art piece. Moroccan, Moorish, Ottoman, Middle

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Orientalist Figural Cold Painted Bronze

$8,500

H 16 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Orientalist Figural Cold Painted Bronze

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique orientalist bronze with an impressive composition depicting a female warrior with a spear

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Bronze

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man

$650

H 9.5 in W 3.25 in D 3 in

Orientalist Patinated Bronze Figure of a Turkish Young Man

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Turkish man dressed in Ottoman Empire-style costume and turban. An orientalist Moorish

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Mid-20th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Miniati, Arab Warrior, Signed Orientalist Bronze, Early 20th Century

$2,777

H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

A Miniati, Arab Warrior, Signed Orientalist Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Orientalist bronze with a brown patina, representing an Arab in motion, a rifle in his hand, hiding

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Early 20th Century Italian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman

$7,636

H 4.73 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Viennese Cold-Painted Orientalist Bronze Group by Franz Bergman

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in London, GB

Viennese cold-painted Orientalist bronze group by Franz Bergman Austrian, c.1900 Height 12cm

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

$1,500

H 11 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels. Camel with rider on wheels, beautiful metal children's

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Young Boy, Signed Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1900

$895

H 4 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Young Boy, Signed Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1900

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

This highly detailed cast and and cold painted Vienna bronze was made by the premier maker of this

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze, Young Boy w/Large Urn, Bergmann Foundry

$895

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in

Cold Painted Orientalist Vienna Bronze, Young Boy w/Large Urn, Bergmann Foundry

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

This highly detailed cold painted bronze was meticulously executed by the premier maker of Vienna

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, 4 Figures on Carpet, ca. 1900

$1,950

H 3.75 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, 4 Figures on Carpet, ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

This colorfully cold painted Vienna bronze brings to the viewer a lovely little scene. The

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Large Orientalist Bronze Figures by Emile Pinedo and Marcel Debut

$33,321 / set

H 11.03 in W 16.54 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Large Orientalist Bronze Figures by Emile Pinedo and Marcel Debut

By Émile Pinedo

Located in London, GB

A pair of large Orientalist bronze figures by Emile Pinedo and Marcel Debut French, Late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

$28,950Sale Price|35% Off

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...

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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts

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Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900

$3,200

H 10 in W 9.25 in D 5.5 in

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Boy on Camel by Franz Bergmann, ca. 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Orientalist bronze was done by Franz Bergman and does bear his signature. Meticulously cold

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915

$2,200

H 5.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in

Cold Painted Austrian Orientalist Man on Rug in Prayer, Bergmann, ca. 1915

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very colorful and exotic bronze is typical of the work of Franz Bergmann. While it does not

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Oriental Water Carrier in Bronze by Jean Didier Debut, France, circa 1880

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H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in

Oriental Water Carrier in Bronze by Jean Didier Debut, France, circa 1880

By Jean Didier Debut

Located in Sint Annaland, NL

Bronze by Jean Didier Debut with a polychrome patina representing an oriental water carrier

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut

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H 25.2 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in

Tunisian Water Carrier by J.D.Debut

By Jean Didier Debut

Located in Marseille, FR

: Sculpture exhibited at the Paris World Fair of 1889. Bibliography: Pierre Kjellberg - Les bronzes du

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Moorish Bronzed Metal Sculpture Haroun al-Rashid, Signed A. Carrier

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H 24 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Moorish Bronzed Metal Sculpture Haroun al-Rashid, Signed A. Carrier

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Moorish bronzed cast metal sculpture depicts Haroun Al Rashid on horseback, signed A

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Antique 19th Century Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Neoclassical Marble Bone & Bronze Sculpture of Moorish Woman Bust

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H 7 in W 2.5 in D 2.25 in

Antique Neoclassical Marble Bone & Bronze Sculpture of Moorish Woman Bust

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique neoclassical marble, bone and bronze sculpture depicts bone bust of Moorish woman set in

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Franz BergmannMoorish Warrior, C1900

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H 11 in

Moorish Warrior

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

’. Height: 11 inches A wonderful Viennese bronze sculpture of a Moorish Warrior with very fine original

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze by C. Valton, Moorish Rider

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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

Bronze by C. Valton, Moorish Rider

By Charles Valton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze by C. Valton, 1851 - 1918, Moorish rider, 19th century Measures: H: 38 cm, W: 36 cm, D: 12

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Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Moorish horseman bronze, return from the hunt, Signed Barge Fils

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in

Moorish horseman bronze, return from the hunt, Signed Barge Fils

Located in Nice, FR

Important Bronze Moorish Rider, Return from the Hunt, Signed Barge Fils French work, end of the

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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man

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H 22 in W 14 in D 12 in

Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man

Located in London, GB

Large antique painted bronzed spelter bust of a Moorish man, nicely aged & in good original

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

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Spelter

Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man

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H 22 in W 14 in L 22 in

Antique Bronzed Spelter Bust of a Moorish Man

Located in London, GB

Large antique painted bronzed spelter bust of a Moorish man, nicely aged & in good original

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Spelter

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman, Signed

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H 6.75 in W 7 in D 10 in

Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman, Signed

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. Bears

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Nubian or Moorish Busts

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H 12.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

A Pair of Nubian or Moorish Busts

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of beautifully painted bronze veneer nubian busts. Wonderful form, paint and

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Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Bronze Camel Orientalist Camel Under a Palm Tree

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H 15 in Dm 7.25 in

Midcentury Bronze Camel Orientalist Camel Under a Palm Tree

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Arabian orientalist style artwork of a brass metal camel standing under a bronze palm

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Mid-20th Century English Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Bronze Group, Young Child Riding an Ostrich

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H 8 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

Orientalist Bronze Group, Young Child Riding an Ostrich

Located in Petaluma, CA

ostrich with his whimsical look. A very unique and fun antique Vienna bronze. Great condition and mounted

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Movable, Naughty Attr. Bergmann

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H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1 in

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Movable, Naughty Attr. Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

We have been selling these type of bronzes for over 40 years. They can be called, "movable

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Young Boy on Large Rug, by Bergmann 1900

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H 4 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Young Boy on Large Rug, by Bergmann 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

expression, and the little fire going. These rugs used in Vienna bronze sculpture are not normally this size

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Large Austrian Cold Painted Orientalist Men by the Bergmann Foundry

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H 9.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Large Austrian Cold Painted Orientalist Men by the Bergmann Foundry

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

We purchased these large and impressive Vienna bronzes from the family that had originally

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Camel and Lion Sculpture after P.J. Mene

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H 19 in W 19 in D 12 in

Bronze Camel and Lion Sculpture after P.J. Mene

By Pierre Jules Mêne

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

: P.J. Mene Orientalist, Animalier(1810-1879) Bronze animal sculpture.

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Early 20th Century French Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Bronze of Arab on Horseback

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H 30 in W 24 in D 15 in

Orientalist Bronze of Arab on Horseback

By Alfred Barye

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A good quality late 19th century cold-painted large orientalist bronze statue after Alfred Barye

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Antique 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Franz Bergman Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Orientalist Merchant

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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Franz Bergman Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Orientalist Merchant

By Franz Bergmann

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bronze sculpture is a stunning example of early 20th-century Viennese craftsmanship, known for its

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Merchant attributed to Franz Bergman 19th Century

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H 6 in W 8.25 in D 5 in

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Merchant attributed to Franz Bergman 19th Century

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Atlanta, GA

Well Made Cold Painted Orientalist Merchant Sculpture, attributed to Hans Xaver Bergman, Vienna

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Bronze

Large Scale Recumbant Cast Bronze And Brass Camel Figurine Att. Maitland-Smith

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H 20 in W 14 in D 33 in

Large Scale Recumbant Cast Bronze And Brass Camel Figurine Att. Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale cast bronze Moorish style camel with brass repousse blanket attributed to

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Late 20th Century Philippine Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Lamp, Guard & Palace, Signed "Chotka"

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H 13.25 in W 6 in D 5.25 in

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Lamp, Guard & Palace, Signed "Chotka"

By Anton Chotka

Located in Petaluma, CA

This highly detailed and colorful Vienna bronze lamp depicts a guard standing and protecting the

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, Teacher & Pupils, circa 1900

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H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 5 in

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Group, Teacher & Pupils, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Vienna bronze is a quality example of the work done at the early part of the 20th century in

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Group, Teacher and Students, Lamp

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H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Group, Teacher and Students, Lamp

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

back to lamp if desired. A very sweet and charming example of the Vienna Bronze genre.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Orientalist Rug Seller, ca.1910

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H 8 in W 6 in D 6 in

Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Orientalist Rug Seller, ca.1910

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

A nicely cast and meticulously cold painted figure of an Orientalist rug merchant. A popular theme for the collector, or anyone with an eye for quality. Marked "Austria" and attribut...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry

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H 5 in W 5.25 in D 5.75 in

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Orientalist Man on Prayer Rug, Bergmann Foundry

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

Vienna bronzes are a specialty of ours and the Orientalist theme is certainly one of the most

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910

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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 4.25 in

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

This highly colorful and exotic bronze shows off some of the best work by the noted Viennese

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Man Praying on Rug, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1910

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.75 in

Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Man Praying on Rug, Bergmann Foundry, ca. 1910

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

Bergmann mark and is a fine early example of the Vienna Bronze genre.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronzed Camel Metal Sculpture on Stand by Theodore Alexander

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H 8 in W 6 in D 3 in

Bronzed Camel Metal Sculpture on Stand by Theodore Alexander

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Moroccan design scheme with the Camel sculpture with a bronze highlight finish. Mounted on a

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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Moorish Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze

Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Moorish Warrior by Bergman

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H 11 in W 0 in D 0 in

Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Moorish Warrior by Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

’. Height: 11 inches A wonderful Viennese bronze sculpture of a Moorish Warrior with very fine original

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bronze of a Moorish Musician, Austria, circa 1900

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H 8.75 in W 3 in D 3.25 in

Vienna Bronze of a Moorish Musician, Austria, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

Cold painted bronze, with great details. A model similar to Franz Bergman.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Arab Water Carrier by Marcel Debut, French School

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H 26.38 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in

Arab Water Carrier by Marcel Debut, French School

By Marcel Debut

Located in Marseille, FR

Bronze with polychrome patina representing an oriental water carrier, carrying a vase on the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Arabian Bedouin Scout on Stallion Sculpture

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H 15.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

Bronze Arabian Bedouin Scout on Stallion Sculpture

Located in Raleigh, NC

This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition. It is unsigned. Features a Bedouin scout on a

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Moorish Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Parrot Trainer, Franz Bergman, 19th Century

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H 6.7 in W 3.35 in D 6.7 in

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Parrot Trainer, Franz Bergman, 19th Century

By Franz Bergmann, Bergmann Foundry, Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

Orientalist Vienna Bronze Parrot Trainer Attributed to Franz Bergman, 19th Century A remarkable

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Bronze

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Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

$9,500

H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

By Jacques-Edme Dumont

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1720-1775) displayed in the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Roger GodchauxReturn from the Tiger hunt, 1934

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H 11.74 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

Return from the Tiger hunt

Located in PARIS, FR

"Return from the Hunt" also named '"Return from the Tiger hunt" by Roger GODCHAUX (1878-1958) Remarkable bronze group with a nuanced dark greenish brown patina Signed on the base "...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Twelve Anna Weatherley Porcelain Salad Plates

$6,050 / set

H 7.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Twelve Anna Weatherley Porcelain Salad Plates

Located in Dallas, TX

Each with factory marks, some with artist signatures; decorated with vegetables.

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sphinx Chenets

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H 13.5 in W 13 in

Pair of Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sphinx Chenets

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each with a recumbent winged sphinx with scrolling foliate arabesques to their back, upon a bow-ended rectangular gadrooned plinth, the frieze with a panel applied with entrelacs, on...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Andirons

Materials

Bronze

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

$4,095

H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Oak

"The Aviator", Classic Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Nude Male, after Focht

$2,900

H 12 in W 15 in D 4.25 in

"The Aviator", Classic Art Deco Bronze Sculpture w/ Nude Male, after Focht

By Frederic Focht

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This dramatic, highly streamlined bronze with a nude male figure angled toward the sky illustrates a genre of Art Deco sculpture that was pioneered by Frederic Focht (this example is...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

$3,800 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Bonze Statue depicting the fight of Charles Martel and Abderame

$5,500

H 20 in W 17.5 in D 7 in

Bonze Statue depicting the fight of Charles Martel and Abderame

By Jean-François Théodore Gechter

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A dramatic patinated bronze statue depicting the mortal fight between Charles Martel a Medieval Frankish King over the Muslim KIng of the Saracens at the Battle of Tours in 732. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

$96,000Sale Price|67% Off

H 84 in W 26 in D 18 in

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further information please call D...

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

$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...

Category

Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880

$11,107

H 33.5 in W 24 in D 12 in

The ‘CAVALIER ARAB’, Circa 1880

By Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin

Located in London, GB

"Cavalier Arabe”, which is a collaboration by two French sculptors Alfred Barye and Emile-Coriolan-Hippolyte Guillemin. Signed by E Guillemin and Bary fils. Cast in spelter from the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

$2,298,000

H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Paneled Room with a Neo-Classical Decor, Louis XVI Period

$53,746

H 109.45 in W 295.28 in D 157.49 in

Paneled Room with a Neo-Classical Decor, Louis XVI Period

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This beautiful paneled room is composed of elements from the Louis XVI period on a pine tree structure, some elements have been put on more recent frame from the 20th century beginni...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

Materials

Wood

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling

$57,974

H 100.01 in W 155.52 in D 132.68 in

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets with hand blo...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

$19,022

H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

Materials

Wood

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Moorish Bronze Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of moorish bronze sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are many kinds of the piece of moorish bronze sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of moorish bronze sculpture, designed in the Art Nouveau, Victorian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of moorish bronze sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franz Bergmann, Bergmann Foundry and Pierre Jules Mêne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Moorish Bronze Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of moorish bronze sculpture start at $650 and top out at $28,444 with the average selling for $1,951.

A Close Look at Moorish Furniture

After the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century, Islamic Spain became a cultural mix of influences that shaped both private homes and religious spaces. Moorish design was the name given to this style, which evolved through the 15th century with vibrant tile work, horseshoe arches and lavish ornamentation, most visible at sites such as Granada’s Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Moorish furniture was often similarly ornate, and featured pieces inlaid with wood, ivory and bone.

When European designers began studying Moorish art and architecture in the early 19th century, it led to a Moorish Revival. Appropriating the style’s decorative flourishes and architectural elements, it promoted a romantic view of Islamic design. Travelers could bring home a memento of what they witnessed in the Middle East, a trend that aligned with a fad for themed interiors. Men’s smoking rooms arranged with ottomans, divans and settees and inlaid tables were especially popular, as were cafés where coffee was served amid bead curtains and colorful floor mats. (Handwoven rugs are a centerpiece of Moorish interiors.) Octagonal rooms with domed ceilings were created for wealthy homes, frequently with furnishings like pipe stands, filigree plasterwork and arched doorways. The horseshoe arch is an iconic attribute of Moorish architecture that, in addition to Spain, can be found in Sicily, Morocco and elsewhere.

Several late 19th to early 20th-century movements featured Moorish touches. The American and English Aesthetic Movement, for example, borrowed liberally from global decorating styles, as seen in furniture designed by Lockwood de Forest, a New York-born artist who mixed Eastern and Western forms. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau also references the elegant use of geometry in Moorish design, with Milanese Art Nouveau furniture designer Carlo Bugatti drawing inspiration from the style. The Arts and Crafts movement, which prized expressive yet simple design, incorporated Moorish influences; hand-painted furniture and tile work created by William De Morgan, a British designer and potter who made furnishings for the likes of Morris & Co., were informed by techniques from Moorish Spain.

Find a collection of Moorish lighting, decorative objects, folk art and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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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