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Duret Bronze

19th Century Bronze of Bacchus Signed Francisque Duret
By François-Joseph Duret
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. This splendid bronze has a wonderfully rich patina and is signed F Duret (1804 – 1865) Francisque
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Well Patinated 19th Century Bronze of Neopolitan Dancer - by Duret c. 1880
By François-Joseph Duret
Located in Heathfield, GB
A large 19th century bronze statue of the Neopolitan Dancer with tambourine from a model by
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tragedy Bronze Figure After Francisque Joseph Duret
Located in New York, US
Our patinated bronze, La Tragédie, after the French sculptor, Francisque Duret (1804-1865) measures
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Figure of a Neapolitan Dancer with Castanets
By François-Joseph Duret
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze Neapolitan dancer with castanets, marked Duret F. After Francisque Joseph Duret (French
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze of a Neapolitan Dancer, after Francisque-Joseph Duret.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th century bronze statue of a Neapolitan dancer holding a tambourine
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture Realistic style bronze sculpture Circa 1900 Origin France
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
H 24.02 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Patinated Bronze of a Gladiator and Jupiter Signed Cugnot
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze of a gladiator. The sculpture is a famous work by Louis Leon Cugnot (1835-1894
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Group, Sarpédon, Signed, Henri Peinte, Period, 19th Century
By Henri Peinte
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Superb gilded bronze group resting on a very pretty morello cherry marble, representing Sarpedon
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 1870s French Bronze Sculpture "Sleeping Woman" by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AIMÉ-JULES DALOU French, 1838-1902 A Sleeping Woman Patinated lost-wax cast bronze signed "DALOU
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

'Odalisque' by Baron Charles Arthur Bourgeois, a 19th Century Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
'Odalisque' By Baron Charles Arthur Bourgeois (1838-1886) Cast bronze, now well patinated
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze "Prince Hamlet & the Gravedigger, Shakespeare"
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 19th Century French Bronze Depicting Prince Hamlet & the Gravedigger, from Act V, scene
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "La Danse" by Eugene Delaplanche
By Eugène Delaplanche, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EUGÉNE DELAPLANCHE French, 1836-1891 "La Danse" Medium-brown patinated bronze signed in cast
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century brown and parcel-gilt patinated bronze sculpture titled "La
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Lidded Urns
By Fumiére et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu lidded urns
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns

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Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Bronze Entitled 'La Verité Meconnue' by Aime-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
An enigmatic late 19th Century bronze study of a seated female nude leaning on her knees, hiding
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Carrara Marble Group of Drunken Silenus by Rougelet
By Benoît (Benedict) Rougelet
Located in New York, NY
Saône valley in Eastern France. Trained by his father and François-Joseph Duret (1729-1816), he first
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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Pair Grand Tour Busts on Stands Bronze Jupiter Juno, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly collectable pair of bronze Grand Tour busts on stands in the classical manner The busts each depict the Roman Gods Jupiter (male) and Juno (female) Such great details to thi...
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Antique 1820s Classical Roman Busts

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture of the Dying Gaul by B Boschetti Rome, 19th Century
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Italian Grand Tour figural golden patinated bronze sculpture depicting a wounded gladiator known as "The Dying Gaul", and signed B Boschetti, Roma...
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Antique 1830s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Statue Of Dionysus
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Grand Tour bronze statue of the ancient Greek Dionysus. Dionysus also known as Bacchus, was the god of wine, fertility and festivity. Nice aged patina. Statue stands on ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Ferdinand Barbedienne set of gilt bronze-mounted champleve onyx garniture. It consist of two urns and one large oval vase/jardiniere. The vase is adorned with a chain of gi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Garniture

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture "The Letter"
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of male nude reading a letter or proclamation. Marble base, 19th century. Unsigned.
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Early 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Workshop Benedetto Boschetti Grand Tour Marble Model Of Bath With Ferine Feet
Located in Roma, IT
A Giallo Antico (Giallo Numidia ) marble grand tour model of a bath with ferine feet standing on a squared Violet Marble two order base. The work from the workshop of Benedetto Bosch...
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Male Academic Nude Painting Henri Brugnot Exposition Label 1st Prize
By Henri Brugnot
Located in New York, NY
Antique Male Academic nude painting Henri Brugnot with exposition label (1st prize). by Henri Brugnot (1874-1940) Oil on canvas board 15" x 30" The label on the back indicates: Na...
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Late 19th Century Realist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Large French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of David by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Large French patinated bronze sculpture of David by Mercié and Barbedienne French, circa 1878 Measures: Height 77cm, width 36cm, depth 27cm This superb patinated bronze sculptur...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Volute Krater / Vase / Urn by Benedetto Boschetti , C. 1840
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is breathtaking! It is an early 19th century bronze volute krater by Benedetto Boschetti, a Roman artisan. It is marked. The marble base is 4.5” square. It is a stunning example...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns

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Marble, Bronze

Lifesize Italian 19th Century Marble Figure of Cleopatra by Eliseo Fattorini
By Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini (Italian, 1830-1887). A very fine and lifesize Italian, 19th century marble figure of Cleopatra. The impressive 'quattro colori' (Four-Color) marble sculptur...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Attrib. Benedetto Boschetti Fine Bronzed Male Bust Ajax Greek Mythological Hero
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive & superbly cast patinated bronzed metal bust of Ajax turning to dexter, of compact proportions, after the Antique, attributed to Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1860). La...
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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Busts

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong and confident drawing of a standing male nude was made by Allyn Cox, probably for one of an array of murals he painted in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, starting with an series ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Grand Tour patinated bronze figure of Narcissus, dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology and he was disting...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Statue of Esmeralda, by Marioton
By Eugene Marioton
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century patinated bronze statue of Esmeralda. Esmeralda, born Agnès, is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. She is a...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso of Hercules with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules. A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration. We can raise with a base on request.
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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Busts

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Limestone

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Large Bronze Sculpture by Henri Chapu '1833-1891', "La Pensée", School French
By Thiebaut Freres, Henri Chapu
Located in Marseille, FR
Large bronze subject with medal patina in high relief on a granite base. Sculpture representing a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

French Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period Stamped AD
By Auguste Delafontaine
Located in Manduel, FR
condition. Bronzes marked "AD" Auguste Delafontaine. Marquetry work with three differents type
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Brass

Rare Cast Iron Statue of La Fileuse de Procida after Louis Cugnot, 19th Century
By Salin Foundry, Paris
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1854 and studied with sculptors Georges Diebolt and Francisque Duret
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

“Improvisateur” Antique French Bronze Sculpture by François-Joseph Duret
By François-Joseph Duret
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A delightful work by François-Joseph Duret (French, 1804-65) titled "the Wine Harvester's
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Newark, England
Fantastic French Bronze of Psyche. The bronze with a beautiful golden brown patination cast in bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Benoit Rougelet Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Fencer
By Benoît (Benedict) Rougelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. He studied under François Duret and began exhibiting at the Salon in 1876. In 1887 he achieved
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Fencer by Benoit Rougelet
By Benoît (Benedict) Rougelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
François Duret and began exhibiting at the Salon in 1876. In 1887 he achieved honorable mention, again at
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture in Bronze "Allegory of Architecture" Signed Jean-Paul Aubé
By Jean-Paul Aubé
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze "Allegory of architecture" signed P. Aubé. It represents a draped
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Corybante Stifling Jupiter's Cries Bronze by Louis Leon Cugnot
Located in New York, US
Our very tall (47 in, 119.5 cm) bronze group sculpture, Corbante Stifling the Cries of Jupiter, is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of “Antoine Laurent Lavoisier” by Aime Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou, Susse Freres
Located in Shippensburg, PA
teachings of Francois-Joseph Duret; neither of these suited Dalou and he became something of an antithesis
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Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Robert Freres
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in New York, NY
A nice pair of late 19th century Régence style gilt bronze and marble six-light candelabra By
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Rare French Bronze Sculpture of Antoine Lavoisier by Aimé-Jules Dalou
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Shippensburg, PA
-Baptiste Carpeaux and the rigid Academic teachings of Francois-Joseph Duret; neither of these suited Dalou
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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Crystal and Bronze Sculptural Centerpiece by Thiebaut Freres
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in New York, NY
A Late 19th century crystal and patinated bronze sculptural centerpiece. By Thiebaut Freres
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture “Joan of Arc” after Henri Chapu by Bar
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Henri Chapu
Located in Shippensburg, PA
sculptors of the Third Republic. He began his studies at Petit Ecole, later studying under Pradier and Duret
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Joan of Arc" by Henri Chapu, Antique Bronze Sculpture cast by F. Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HENRI MICHEL ANTOINE CHAPU (FRENCH, 1833-1891) ANTIQUE FRENCH BRONZE SCULPTURE "Jeanne d'Arc a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Ferrat, c. 1870
By Charles Hippolyte Marcellin Ferrat
Located in Shippensburg, PA
faceted slate bases with inset bronze plaques displaying classical scenes. A perfect glowing patina with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Male Dancers Signed Duret and Delafontaine
By François-Joseph Duret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of patinated bronze figures of male dancers signed Duret, Neapolitan fisher dancing the
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Early 20th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Patinated Cast Bronze Hunting Dog Sculpture, 20th Century
By Émile Louis Truffot 1
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique patinated cast bronze sculpture of a hunting dog with bird is after Emile Louis
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

'La Musique' a Bronze Figural Sculpture by Eugène Delaplanche, circa 1872
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'La Musique' - a fine patinated bronze figural sculpture of a violinist, by Eugène Delaplanche
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Henri Chapu French Bronze Sculpture, "Allegory of Truth", Thiebaut Freres
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This relief bronze sculpture by Henri Chapu is based on his more substantial “Allegory of Truth”, a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Sculpted Polished Bronze Bust of the Roman Goddess Diana, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautifully sculpted patinated bronze bust of the Roman goddess Diana, after Jean Antoine Houdon
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Antique 1880s Busts

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Bronze

After Jules Dalou, Mower with a Sickle, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, circa 1895
Located in New York, NY
Bronze with blackish-brown patina, inscribed along base: 'Sous Freres Editeurs Paris', and bears
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Superb Quality 19th Century French Bronze Le Genie du Travail, Emile Picault
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Suffolk, GB
including Picault, Duret and Moigniez. This bronze is in excellent condition, is of superb quality and
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Caste After Joan of Arc at Domrémy by Henri Chapu
By Henri Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
-Arts in 1849, where he studied under Pradier and Duret. It was this depiction of Joan of Arc that won
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Statue of Lavoisier or "the Thinker"
By Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A bronze monument to Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier, signed by "Dalou", cast and posthumous edition of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Furniture with Seven Drawers in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period Stamped
By Auguste Delafontaine
Located in Manduel, FR
-publisher of Art sculptors such as Barye, Pradier, Duret, Geoffroy-Dechaume, Schoenewerk ... Continuing his
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Anatomy of a Man Marble Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Auxerre, France but later took British nationality. He studied art in the studios of François-Joseph Duret
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20th Century British Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Anatomy of a Man Marble Sculpture, 20th Century
Anatomy of a Man Marble Sculpture, 20th Century
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Duret Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of duret bronze for your home. An item from our selection of duret bronze — often made from bronze, metal and ormolu — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of duret bronze — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of duret bronze, those designed in Louis XVI and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of duret bronze over the years, but those crafted by Aimé-Jules Dalou, François-Joseph Duret and Thiebaut Freres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Duret Bronze?

Prices for a piece of duret bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $74,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,519.

Finding the Right figurative-sculptures for You

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

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