Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.
Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.
The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.
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French Cast Stone Musical Putti Garden Ornament Seated on Sphere Plinth, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast stone musical tambourine putti garden ornament seated on a sphere form with a squared plinth, and decorative sash. Mid-19th century.
Cast Stone
French Figural Robed Marble Statue of Pan Playing Flute on Square Plinth C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural robed marble statue of Pan playing flute with garden seat and standing on square plinth. Early 19th Century
Marble
Four Italian Fauns Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Located in Rome, IT
A set of four delicious hand carved limestone fauns figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.
Limestone
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Statues
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 20th century concrete garden figures from France. He is perched next to an oak stump with foliage and acorns in hand. She carries two floral...
Concrete
Early 20th Century French Hand-Cast Stone Poodle Garden Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-846 French hand cast garden poodle sculpture with glass eyes.
Cast Stone
$2,900
H 68 in W 14 in D 14 in
Terracotta Statue on Plinth of Girl Protecting Puppy after Odoardo Fantacchiotti
Located in Hanover, MA
20th century limed terracotta statue "Ragazza che protegge il suo cucciolo dal serpente" Girl Protecting Her Puppy From a Snake after Odoardo Fantacchiotti (1809-1877), supported by a square-form limed terracotta pedestal. This work evokes a great deal of tenderness from the viewer. The girl, dressed in drapery that seems to want to slip off her body at any moment, holds in her arms a frightened puppy seeking protection. The young girl's melancholy gaze and the little dog's frightened gaze are turned towards the snake which, at the height of her feet, raises its threatening head. Pedestal 30...
Terracotta
Large and Whimsical Cast Stone Windmill Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage cast stone windmill garden sculpture with window, doorway and faux patches of worn casing revealing the brick superstructure below. The conical roo...
Cast Stone, Copper
Medusa Mask Garden Ornament, Molded Cast Stone, Antique, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderfully weathered Medusa mask in cast stone as a garden ornament.
Cast Stone
Bronze Statue Of Children Playing Leapfrog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large bronze statue of two children playing leapfrog. This piece would make a wonderful addition to any landscape. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
Bronze
$5,928Sale Price|24% Off
H 16.75 in W 35.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Stone Lion Statue from France, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 19th century French reconstituted stone lion statue lying down on a rectangular base. The sculptor who did the original of this statue has...
Cement
Pair of Cast Plaster Recumbent Entrance Way Garden Lions
Located in New York, NY
Attractive pair of garden statuary, entrance way lions, of heavy cast material (plaster). Both are in very good, original condition, showing only the expe...
Plaster
Cast Iron Garden Figural Statue of Lady Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine cast iron garden statue of Lady Liberty with great verdigris and patina, with some rust in spots, light soiling, minor paint loss and wear commen...
Iron
Stone Cherub Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
Stone Cherub holding scrolled tablet statue (late 20th century) originally made in England from reconstituted stone. Signed on back David Sharp & Co. Inc....
Stone
$2,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
Monumental Pair of Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental pair of antique cast stone fruit and flower baskets. Lovely aged patina to these beautiful detailed bouquets. These incredible garden ornam...
Stone, Cement
Sold
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
1930s Original Patina Sicilian Plaster Sculpture depicting a Bust of Young Man
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lovely plaster sculpture of a young man hand-crafted in Sicily in the first Hal of 20th century, the original patina gives it a great look.
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century French Terracotta Entrance Guard Statues
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Pair of 19th century French Terracotta Statues of Chateau or Bastille Guards or Soldiers --Each holding original spear --Very realistic and Endearing --19th century uniform...
Terracotta
Sold
H 28.5 in W 14 in D 25 in
Pair of French Glazed Terracotta Lions Grasping Fleur De Lis Plaques, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French painted and glazed terracotta lions grasping oval Fleur De Lis plaques while resting on rectangular plinths. Mid-19th century.
Terracotta, Paint
Garden Ornaments, 19th Century Limestone Garden Cherubs Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of cherub figurines, riding on Dauphins grotesques and positioned onto circular detailed bases with centered scrolls. These garden ornaments were formerly used as wa...
Limestone
Garden Statue
Located in New York, NY
Metal