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Louis XV Statues

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets. A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Statues

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century French large Louis XV sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr. A figure of a boy standing on a rectangular plinth, looking aside while holding a ball or stylised poppy ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Statues

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Cast Stone

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr
Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto with Zephyr

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century French large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer A small girl standing in ancient Roman style sandals on a rectangular plinth against a rocaille moti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Statues

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Cast Stone

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer
Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer

Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer

Monumental Pair of French 19th-20th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torcheres
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental pair of French 19th century figural gilt and patinated bronze Rosso Granite marble Flambeaux Urns Torcheres, each depicting a pair of allegorical Putti (Children) holding ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Statues

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Granite, Bronze

Monumental Pair of French 19th-20th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torcheres
Monumental Pair of French 19th-20th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torcheres

Monumental Pair of French 19th-20th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torcheres

18th Century Pair of giltwood Woodcarvings, Cherubs
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant and rare pair of wooden sculptures depicting Putti, left and right. Carved in an excellent way in every detail and gilded entirely with pure gold leaf. Works of high It...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Statues

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Wood

18th Century Pair of giltwood Woodcarvings, Cherubs
18th Century Pair of giltwood Woodcarvings, Cherubs

18th Century Pair of giltwood Woodcarvings, Cherubs

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Late 17th to Early 18th Century Carved Seated Lions
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Pair Of 19th Century Bronze Chenets
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Plaster Statue of George Washington, Antique French Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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19th Century French Plaster Statue of George Washington, Antique French Decor

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H 75 in W 31.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
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Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
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Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Fireplace Chenets

H 13.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
Pair of 18th Century French Limestone Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of 18th century French Hand Carved Limestone Lions. The base measurement is 11.5 inches.
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Pair of 18th Century French Limestone Lions
Pair of 18th Century French Limestone Lions

Pair of 18th Century French Limestone Lions

H 49 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Berlin, DE
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18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman
18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman

18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Woman

H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
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18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe

H 25 in W 20 in D 11 in
20th Century French Stone Lion with Shield on Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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20th Century French Stone Lion with Shield on Pedestal
20th Century French Stone Lion with Shield on Pedestal

20th Century French Stone Lion with Shield on Pedestal

H 49.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century French sandstone lion fragments. Well carved and with very endearing features. Though fragmentary, these lions present as importan...
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Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions
Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions

Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions

H 34 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Sculpture "Nymph Who Goes Down to the Bath", After Etienne Maurice Falconnet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture in brown patina representing a Nymph going down to the bath after the famous marble of Etienne-Maurice Falconet, presented at the Salon of 1757. This model, inspired...
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Sculpture "Nymph Who Goes Down to the Bath", After Etienne Maurice Falconnet
Sculpture "Nymph Who Goes Down to the Bath", After Etienne Maurice Falconnet

Sculpture "Nymph Who Goes Down to the Bath", After Etienne Maurice Falconnet

H 23.63 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Decorative 18" Winged Cherub Putty Figure on Celestial Globe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bronze Decorative 18" Winged Cherub Putty Figure on Celestial Globe. Item features French Louis XV style, cast bronze construction, very nice decorative item, great style and form. C...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Statues

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Bronze Decorative 18" Winged Cherub Putty Figure on Celestial Globe
Bronze Decorative 18" Winged Cherub Putty Figure on Celestial Globe

Bronze Decorative 18" Winged Cherub Putty Figure on Celestial Globe

H 17.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
French Carved Alabaster Figure of Diana
Located in Cypress, CA
French Louis XV style carved Alabaster figure of Diana after bath. Early 20th century. Nude Diana is standing near a tree stump holding garments, all raised on a conforming circular plinth. Inscribed: "Falconet-Fecit" After Étienne Maurice Falconet. Étienne Maurice Falconet (1 December 1716 – 24 January 1791) was a French master sculptor. He is known to sculpt the "Bronze Horseman...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Statues

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Alabaster

French Carved Alabaster Figure of Diana
French Carved Alabaster Figure of Diana

French Carved Alabaster Figure of Diana

H 32 in W 10 in D 11 in
Marble Statue by Rene Bulens
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
White marble statue of a lady with 2 doves resting on a green marble socle with an ormolu band, signed Rene Bulens, circa 1900. The height of 23" includes the ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Statues

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Marble, Ormolu

Marble Statue by Rene Bulens
Marble Statue by Rene Bulens

Marble Statue by Rene Bulens

H 23 in W 11 in D 9.5 in

Louis Xv statues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV statues for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage statues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV statues made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for statues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $6,300.

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