Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

French, 1850-1934

The son of a farm worker, Alfred Boucher was born in 1850 in the French commune of Bouy-sur-Orvin and rose to prominence as a prolific, award-winning artist during the late 19th century, producing meticulously detailed sculptures for the likes of royalty and presidents.

When he was young, the Boucher family moved to Nogent-sur-Seine where his father secured gardening work for sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus. Ramus, who worked in the neoclassical style, saw potential in Boucher. He invited him to work in his studio and helped him get a scholarship to Beaux-Arts de Paris when Boucher was 19 years old.

In Paris, Boucher studied under esteemed sculptors Augustin Dumont and Paul Dubois. He began to develop a unique style characterized by a sense of life, movement and symbolism. While Boucher is known as an academic sculptor, his work usually paid tribute to day laborers — an understandable endeavor given his father’s role as a farmhand.

As his profile grew, Boucher also secured commissions to create busts of prominent figures in the scientific community as well as politicians. The artist became friendly with Auguste Rodin — widely considered the father of modern sculpture — and mentored Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. Later, in 1902, Boucher founded the low-cost studios La Ruche in Montparnasse to support young artists.

Boucher participated at his first salon in 1874, winning a bronze medal. He later lived in Italy and further honed his skills, and was awarded the Prix du Salon in 1881. He received the Grand Prix at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900.

Boucher was promoted to Grand Officer in the Légion d'Honneur in 1925 and passed away in 1934.

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Creator: Alfred Boucher

‘Diana the Huntress’. A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group

$85,245

‘Diana the Huntress’. A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group

By Alfred Boucher

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934), ‘Diana the Huntress’, A Near Lifesize Statuary Marble Group. Modelled nude with head turned looking to her left, striding forward holding the greyhound by its collar with her right hand and a giltwood bow in her left hand. On an integral carved base with foliage support. Signed 'A. BOUCHER' Boucher’s choice of pose is deliberately indebted to the celebrated mid-16th century painting of Diana the Huntress by an anonymous artist of the School of Fontainebleau. The painting is a mythical representation of Diane de Poitiers, the mistress of King Henry II, in the guise of the goddess Diana, who is shown nude, walking forward beside a greyhound, looking over her left shoulder and holding a bow. Another clear antecedent for Boucher’s ‘Diane the Huntress...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Bronze Diana the Huntress on Marble Base

$465 / item

H 25 in W 12 in D 6 in

Bronze Diana the Huntress on Marble Base

Located in Annville, PA

Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Diana the Huntress on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost ...

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2010s Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Figure of Diana the Huntress with Greyhound, Late 20th Century

$3,879

H 47.64 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in

Bronze Figure of Diana the Huntress with Greyhound, Late 20th Century

Located in Rødding, DK

This bronze figure depicts Diana the Huntress standing beside a greyhound, cast in the late 20th century. She is modelled nude, hair drawn into a low bun, weight settled onto one leg...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Diana the Huntress – Art Deco Silver Leaf Sculpture by Salvatore Melani, 1930s

$4,708

H 16.93 in W 26.38 in D 6.7 in

Diana the Huntress – Art Deco Silver Leaf Sculpture by Salvatore Melani, 1930s

By Salvatore Melani

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant Art Deco sculpture depicting Diana the Huntress with a bow, created in the 1930s by Italian sculptor Salvatore Melani. The figure is crafted from plaster and finished with si...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture Diana the Huntress, F. Barbedienne 19th Century.

$1,750

H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Neoclassical Bronze Sculpture Diana the Huntress, F. Barbedienne 19th Century.

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, F. Barbedienne, 19th Century. A sensational French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by Ba...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Diana the Huntress Bronze Bas Relief Wall Plaque

$1,250

H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 0.2 in

19th Century Diana the Huntress Bronze Bas Relief Wall Plaque

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

19th century diana the huntress bronze bas relief wall plaque. Diana with raised bow and hunting dog near her side. We have specialized in the sale of...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Statuary marble sculpture of Venus in statuary marble, h 122 cm

$14,126

H 48.04 in W 17.33 in D 12.21 in

Statuary marble sculpture of Venus in statuary marble, h 122 cm

Located in Rome, IT

Large sculpture of a Venus torso in statuary marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs ...

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20th Century Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Antique Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, Carved, French, 1880

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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, Carved, French, 1880

Located in Buxton, GB

This exquisite sculpture depicts Diane the Huntress in all her glory, after Houdon. The beautiful bronze sculpture taken from the famous marble masterpiece by J Houden, exhibited at ...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Louis Simon Boizot Sevres Porcelain Figural Group Bathing Diana 19th Century

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H 15.7 in W 11.2 in D 9 in

Louis Simon Boizot Sevres Porcelain Figural Group Bathing Diana 19th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Edmé Samson

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Louis Simon Boizot Porcelain Figural group bathing Diana. Made by Edme Samson Paris Depicting a Mythological scene of Diana the Huntress Titled: Diana au bain The original is in...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

$9,700

H 22.5 in W 13.25 in D 7 in

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 HOUDON and SUSSE Frères. The bust is raised by ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana of Versailles, 19th Century

$15,000

H 12.34 in W 15.75 in D 8 in

Grand Tour Marble Bust of Diana of Versailles, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Large Grand Tour marble bust of the goddess Diana, after the ancient Roman original from the 1st/2nd century AD, today housed in the Louvre, Paris. Finely carved with classical elega...

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19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Statuary marble head depicting Artemis - 18th century period - Italy

$2,104

H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in

Statuary marble head depicting Artemis - 18th century period - Italy

Located in Parma, Emilia-Romagna

18th-century statuary marble head depicting Artemis, Greek goddess of hunting, the moon, and wilderness. The goddess is depicted with an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, full lips, an...

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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Demeter Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947), "Diana the Huntress" Sculpture, France

$17,069

H 19.89 in W 14.97 in D 6.7 in

Demeter Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947), "Diana the Huntress" Sculpture, France

By Editions Reveyrolis, Demetre Chiparus

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and rare terracotta sculpture by Demeter Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947) in collaboration with Reveyrolis Paris Editeur of Diana the Huntress in the nude drawing her wooden bow....

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware, Wood

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Located in Astoria, NY

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Au But bronze sculpture 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher & Siot Foundry 1890.

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Au But bronze sculpture 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher & Siot Foundry 1890.

By Alfred Boucher

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Alfred Boucher Bronze Sculpture Spanish Dancer With Castanet Danseuse Espagnole

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By Alfred Boucher

Located in Roslyn, NY

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Au But Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher France 1890

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Au But Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher France 1890

By Alfred Boucher

Located in Antwerp, BE

Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature. Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa...

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“A la terre!” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher & Barbedienne

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H 26.38 in W 21 in D 13 in

“A la terre!” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher & Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Alfred Boucher

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Bronze sculpture model of "A La Terre!" (1890) after Alfred Boucher Signed to naturalistic base "A. Boucher", inscribed "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" Item # 008AMH08W This powerful mode...

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Au But, Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher, France, 1890

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H 12.6 in W 16.15 in D 0.4 in

Au But, Antique Bronze Sculpture 3 Nude Runners by Alfred Boucher, France, 1890

By Alfred Boucher

Located in Antwerp, BE

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1890s French Romantic Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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'Au But' French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher; circa 1890

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H 13 in W 16.25 in D 10 in

'Au But' French Art Nouveau Cast Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher; circa 1890

By Alfred Boucher, Siot-Decauville

Located in Englewood, NJ

An early 20th Century French Art Nouveau cast bronze and marble sculpture "Au But" (To The Goal) by, Alfred Boucher - circa 1890. The cast patinated bronze sculpture of three male ma...

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Art Deco "Au But" Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 7.5 in

Art Deco "Au But" Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher

By Alfred Boucher

Located in Miami, FL

A fine patinated bronze figural group sculpture entitled "Au But" (The Finishing Line). Signed by A. Boucher, depicting three runners at the finish line. Made i...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Patinated Bronze Figural Group Sculpture Entitled 'Au But' by Alfred Boucher

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H 26.75 in W 41 in D 21 in

Patinated Bronze Figural Group Sculpture Entitled 'Au But' by Alfred Boucher

By Alfred Boucher

Located in New York, NY

A fine patinated bronze figural group sculpture entitled "Au But" (The Finishing Line). Recast, lacking the Siot-Decauville foundry stamp Stamped to base, "1612...

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19th Century French Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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“A la terre!” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher & Barbedienne

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H 26.38 in W 21 in D 13 in

“A la terre!” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Alfred Boucher & Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Alfred Boucher

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Bronze sculpture model of "A La Terre!" (1890) after Alfred Boucher Signed to naturalistic base "A. Boucher", inscribed "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" Item # 008AMH08W This powerful mode...

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19th Century French Antique Alfred Boucher Figurative Sculptures

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Alfred Boucher figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Alfred Boucher figurative sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfred Boucher figurative sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière, Jean Bulio, and Paul Dubois. Prices for Alfred Boucher figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,800 and can go as high as $95,560, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,000.