The sculptor Jean-Paul Aubé working on a statue of Shakespeare
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
It was his first participation in the Salon, whose catalogue lists him as "a student of Cabanel and Aubé." Was Jean-Paul Aubé truly his teacher, or rather his first Parisian patron?
Canvas, Oil
French 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust Signed Paul Aubé, 1864
By Jean-Paul Aubé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
She wears a crown of wheat and her hair in an updo. Jean-Paul Aubé was a French sculptor born in Longwy, France on July 5th 1837 and died in 1916.
Marble
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Art Deco French Ceramic Shepherd Dog Statue by Charles Louis Eugène Virion
By Charles Louis Eugène Virion
Located in Haarlem, NL
Virion studied sculpture in Paris under Jean-Paul Aubé and Charles Gauthier and exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1886 until the 1930s.
Ceramic
Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail
By Charles Louis Eugène Virion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Virion studied sculpture in Paris under Jean-Paul Aubé and Charles Gauthier and exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1886 until the 1930s.
Bronze
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H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
Sculpture in Bronze "Allegory of Architecture" Signed Jean-Paul Aubé
By Jean-Paul Aubé
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Jean-Paul Aubé (1837-1916) was a French sculptor, born in 1837 in Longwy.
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Vase by Jean-Paul Aubé
By Jean-Paul Aubé
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Signed on the paunch P. AUBÉ as Jean-Paul Aubé (French, 1837-1916). Thiebaut Frères mark.
Bronze
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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
French 19th Century Large Classical Bronze Study of a Female Artist by Jp Aube
Located in Central England, GB
This superb bronze is the work of the highly acclaimed French artist Jean-Paul Aube (1837-1920). It is entitled Le Peinture .
Bronze
$3,993
H 20.87 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled in Car...
Marble
19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.
Carrara Marble
18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Berlin, DE
The marble bust facing frontal with her eyes looking to her right. The hair fastened in a skillfull knot behind, the drapery covers her shoulders and breasts, with another section un...
Carrara Marble
Ceramic greyhound sculpture, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous and naturally sculpted sculpture of a sitting greyhoudn made from cracklé ceramic and made in italy. Beautiful and elegant posture sitting on a cushion. Good condition 19...
Ceramic
$10,000
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture Signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble bust sculpture signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890.
Carrara Marble
$6,405
H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 10.63 in
Antique Carrara Marble Bust of a Grecian Lady by Eugene Aizelin 19th Century
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculpted Italian solid white Carrara marble bust sculpture of a Grecian Lady wearing a floral garland, signed by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, and dating from circa 1850. Th...
Carrara Marble
Large ceramic sculpture of Dog from Bassano Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unveil the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning large hand-painted ceramic animal sculpture – a dog, a treasure from 1980s Bassano, Italy. Immerse yourself in the rarit...
Ceramic
$354
H 14.18 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco...
Ceramic
20th Century Small Lessie Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Lessie Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog avail...
Ceramic
White Glazed Ceramic Dog Sculpture, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Charming French ceramic sculpture dating from the 1970s, depicting a seated dog with an attentive and expressive posture. Finished in a glossy white glaze, the figure is enhanced by ...
Ceramic
$3,775
H 20 in W 26 in D 3 in
The Painter. 19th Century, framed oil on canvas by Edwin Hughes
By Edwin Hughes
Located in St. Albans, GB
Edwin Hughes Signed and dated 1875 Framed oil on canvas Picture Size: 14 x 20" (36 x 51) Framed Size: 20 x 26" (51 x 66cm) Exhibited 1875 – 1895 Figure and portrait painter Edwin H...
Canvas, Oil
$1,005
H 10 in W 6 in D 8 in
19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture, Staffordshire, England
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A 19th century glazed pottery Yorkshire dog sculpture, hand painted in white with gilt, orange and black accents, mid-19th century, Staffordshire, England. Measures: Height 10" / 2...
Pottery
$649Sale Price|36% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.71 in
Sculptor in Studio Oil Painting, Signed, Early 20th Century
Located in GB
The 'Sculptor in His Studio' oil on panel painting, signed by F Vogler, captures the intense, intimate atmosphere of an artist at work. The scene is set in a small, sunlit studio. T...
Oil, Wood Panel
Royal Copenhagen dog ceramic sculpture
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal Copenhagen dog ceramic sculpture Origin Denmark Circa 1960 excellent general condition with some wear on one of its front legs Dog sculpture possibly of the Airedale Terrier br...
Porcelain
Life Size Bronze Figure Of A Standing Pheasant By Ferdinand Pautrot
By Ferdinand Pautrot
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French bronze sculpture, Faison (Pheasant) signed "F. Pautrot". Bronze figure of a pheasant standing on a naturalistic base. Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874) was born in ...
Bronze
$1,795
H 24 in W 11 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Life Size Porcelain Sculpture of a Seated Whippet Dog Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant porcelain life size figure of a female whippet. Absolutely so real life like it's amazing! Such a beautiful face you want to hug this dog. 11 x 20 x 24h and weig...
Porcelain, Terracotta
$9,204Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 35 in D 2 in
Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The painting is a standing half length portrait of a lady in a black coat with a white f...
Oil
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$7,409
H 21.86 in W 18.12 in
Portrait of Colonel Charles-Louis-Prosper Marquis de Chérisey (1786-1837)
Located in Paris, IDF
After Louis-Stanislas MARIN-LAVIGNE (Paris, 1797 – Paris, 1860) Portrait of Colonel Charles-Louis-Prosper Marquis de Chérisey (1786-1837) in the uniform of commander of the 38th lin...
Oil
On Hold|$2,286
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in
Saint Bernadette Soubirous Portrait and Religious Scene (1891)
Located in Stockholm, SE
This remarkable double-sided devotional painting on copper showcases exceptional craftsmanship and deep spiritual reverence. On the recto, a finely rendered portrait of Saint Bernade...
Copper
$64,975
H 48 in W 58 in
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
By David Morier
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...
Oil
$6,744
H 20.48 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
American Oil painting on Canvas, a reclining odalisque Nude by Frederick Vezin
By Frederick Vezin
Located in Gavere, BE
Oil painting on Canvas, a reclining odalisque Nude 20Th Additional Info: Title: reclining odalisque nude Medium: original oil on canvas Signature: Signed lower right Provenance: pr...
Gold Leaf
$10,500
H 51 in W 40.75 in D 2.25 in
Antique 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting by Asti, Portrait of a Lady
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Italian-French oil on canvas painting "Portrait of A Lady," signed "A. Asti." Angelo Asti (French, 1847-1903).
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$10,248Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 31 in D 2 in
Reclining Nude Female Portrait - British 19th century Victorian art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful British mid 19th century oil on board painting is by Edward William Wyon. It was painted in 1843 when Wyon would have been in his early thirties. The composition is a ...
Oil
$4,001
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in
Vigilant Sitting German Shepherd / - The Epitome of the German Shepherd -
Located in Berlin, DE
Albert Pierre LaPlanche (1854 Sainte-Menehould - 1935 Chäteau-Thierry), Vigilant sitting shepherd dog, around 1915. Brown patinated bronze on cast terrain plinth. 45 cm (height) x 45...
Bronze
$22,500
H 30 in W 21 in D 11 in
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Bust of a Beautiful Young Lady
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a beautiful young lady. The bust is raised by a square socle shaped pedestal support with a fine wrap ar...
Marble
$3,783
H 9.26 in W 10.63 in D 5.71 in
French Gilt Bronze Study of Two German Shepherd Dogs by Louis Riche, circa 1910
By Louis Riché
Located in Central England, GB
A Fine French Gilt Bronze Study of Two German Shepherd Dogs by Louis Riche This impressive bronze is finely detailed. It portrays two working german shepherd dogs. The nearest is ...
Bronze
$22,335
H 31.75 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Carrara White Marble Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Félix Lecomte
Located in London, GB
Bust of 'Marie Antoinette' After the original by Felix Lecomte Constructed in Carrara statuary marble, the bust of the Queen is set on a truncated fluted column, supported by a...
Carrara Marble
Portrait of a worldly woman
Located in Paris, IDF
Marie Madeleine Amélie LOISEAU, born DUMONT (Paris, 1860 - ?) Portrait of a worldly woman Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left 117 x 89 cm 1881 Exhibition: Salon de Pontoise ...
Oil
$19,800
H 22 in W 13.75 in D 8.5 in
A Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust signed Mencuri Firenze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming Italian 19th century white Carrara marble bust of a young girl signed Mencuri, Firenze.
Carrara Marble
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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