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Creator: James Pradier
Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte
By J. Pradier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Jacques Pradier (1790-1852) Bronze Napoleon Bonaparte
James Pradier (born Jean-Jacques Pradier, 1790–1852) was a Genevan-born French sculptor best known for his work in the neoclassical style, one of the primary artists of Napoleon's tomb, Les Invalides.
This exceptional 19th-century French bronze full-length portrait of a standing Napoleon Bonaparte bronze...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique James Pradier Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Figurative Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps
By J. Pradier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast pair of French 19th century neoclassical patinated figural bronze nine arm candelabra after a model by Jaen Jacques Pradier They are signed J. Pradier and were converted into lamps in the 20th century. Each candelabra is cast as classically draped maiden with one representing Phyrne and the other unknown, standing on a circular stepped dark green marble socle base. There are no visible foundry marks on the bronzes.
Born in Geneva in 1792 in Switzerland, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médici. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts.
At the Salon of 1834, Pradier's Satyr and Bacchante...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique James Pradier Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
James Pradier (1790-1852) : "Two Muses" Patinated bronze - 19th Century
By J. Pradier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
James PRADIER (1790-1852, France) : "Two muses of antiquity"
Nuanced brown atinated bronze proof
Old edition cast
Signed : "Pradier"
France, late 19th century, circa 1880
Fa...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique James Pradier Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Mahogany Patinated Odalisque Bronze Sculpture by Pradier
By J. Pradier
Located in 263-0031, JP
A mahogany/dark-chocolate-patinated bronze from one of the finest foundries of 19th-century, Siot-Decauville. The sculptor James Pradier (1790-1852), who commenced his career with wo...
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Nineteenth Century French Bronze of Sappho
By Susse Freres, J. Pradier
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century French bronze of Sappho, cast by the Parisian Susse Frères foundry (stamped), after Jean-Jacques Pradier (French, 1790-1852).
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19th Century French Antique James Pradier Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
$3,618 / item
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Statues
By J. Pradier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. The statues depict hunter gatherers/explorers and are each raised by an elegant octagonal and mottled base. The statue to the left depicts a handsome male...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique James Pradier Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze, Ormolu
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In excellent condition. As an antique item its show minor signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the bronze displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x width 29 x depth 14
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9.1 x width 11.4 x depth 5.5
Born in Geneva, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814 to 1818 at the Villa Médicts. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts
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James Pradier figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
James Pradier 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 James Pradier figurative sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative sculptures by James Pradier were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin, Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière, and Victor Paillard. Prices for James Pradier figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,408 and can go as high as $19,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,786.