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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Classical Roman
Art Nouveau Marble Sculpture of Two Figures Kissing
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a stunning Art Nouveau marble sculpture, of two females kissing in front of a pool. Carved in marble, early twentieth century but...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Collection of Sculptures, Plaques and Elements in Plaster French Origin
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous Collection of Plaster Sculptures/Carved Elements 7 Individual Carvings Plaster Nice Patina French Origin Beautiful Carved Details 19th Century/ Early 20th Would look ...
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Early 1900s French Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Plaster

"Le Secret" Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Felix Masseau
Located in Chicago, US
Fix-Masseau set up his workshop in Paris where he attracted the admiration of Rodin. The latter was unable to convince him to join his studio. The quality of his sculptures was notic...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Design: Jules Jouant (1863-1921) Pitcher sign: Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris / Design: Jouant Material: Silver plated Biography Auguste Jules Alphonse Jouant was born in Paris, Cité Fénelon, in the 9th arrondissement, on June 19, 18632, son of Étienne Alphonse Jouant, carpenter, and Louise Carré. A student of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris3, Jules Jouant was one of Auguste Rodin's practitioners. He exhibited the Bust of Prince Gedroyc at the Salon of 1883 and sculpted busts of musicians such as Richard Wagner, Frédéric Chopin or Ludwig van Beethoven. He obtained an honorable mention at the Salon of 1913. Jules Jouant is renowned for his works of art (vases, dishes, lamp bases, pitchers, candlesticks, table bells, trinket bowls, etc.) typical of the Art Nouveau style, produced in pewter by the Barbedienne founders This link leads to a disambiguation page, Eugène Blot and Ettlinger Frères. He also collaborates with the workshops of the Daum brothers This link returns He was appointed professor at the Ecole Boulle in Paris. He is buried in the Cimetière de Passy (2nd division). Public collections -Museum of Art and History of Belfort seaweed, pewter The Holly, pewter -Mignard, marble bust, Paris, Manufacture des Gobelins7. Plaster model preserved in Angers in the Maine-et-Loire prefecture8 -Léo Delibes, marble bust, National Opera of Paris9. Plaster model preserved in the town hall of Rochefort (Charente-Maritime) -Two bas-reliefs, stone...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Metal

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Metal

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: Argentor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butt...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Metal

Venus Bust Wall Plaque in Plaster
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful antique sculpture depicts the Roman goddess Venus and is a true masterpiece of art. The sculpture is a large, life-size bust made of high-quality plaster and was prod...
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

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Plaster

Roman Emperor Bust Plaster Life Size Mark Anthony
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful sculpture is a stunning depiction of the famous Roman emperor Mark Anthony. The piece is made of high-quality plaster and stands at an impress...
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

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Plaster

Art Nouveau french bronze representing naked young lady circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bronze Art Nouveau representing young lady naked circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century French Gilt Bronze "Rabbits at their Burrow" by Emile Truffot
By Émile Louis Truffot 1
Located in London, GB
Charming mid 19th Century French gilt bronze study of two rabbits standing in alert positions outside their burrow. The bronze exhibiting excellent han...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

After the Antique, Grand Tour Bronze of Aristotle
Located in Montreal, QC
The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.
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1850s Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, Signed: Prof. R. Volpi 2359 Made in Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco His studio was located in Schaerbeek (Belgium), where he worked as a sculptor for a company called "Carli et Fréres". Modeled and cast as two Two Geese with a Child Beautif...
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1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Vintage Sterling Silver Presentation Car
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional and rare, vintage English sterling silver presentation ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a car in the Art Nouveau manner. The body of this stylised Jaguar style car has a plain moulded form. This exceptional model surmounts the original carved stained oak wood plinth, accented with a vacant silver inscription plaque to the lower rim. This exceptional vintage silver presentation ornament is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. Condition This vintage sterling silver...
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Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Giò Ponti La Conversazione Classica
Located in Weesp, NL
Are you looking for a unique and timeless addition to your home or business? Look no further than these 10 exquisite ceramic tiles designed by the legendary Gio Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica Italy...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Sculptures

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Ceramic

Owl misteltoe pedestal porcelain Hutschenreuther art dep Prof. Klee 1918 Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful perfectly preserved owl sculpture on a pedestal, made of white porcelain, partly gilded, handmade in the world famous German porcelain manufactory Hutschenreuther. The pol...
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1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Sculptures

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Porcelain

English Victorian Parian Ware Figure
Located in Newark, England
The figure sat upon a hollowed oval pedestal base with a beautifully detailed scene of cupid sat upon a lion, the figural group named The Power of Love to the front centre dates to t...
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Early 1900s Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Art Nouveau Lamp w/Partially Nude Woman, Jean-Baptiste Germain, French
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are art nouveau lovers as one might be able to see looking at our inventory. Lamps are always at the top of our "want list". We found a beauty here. She is gracefully standing in a leafy plant base as she holds ups a stem with leaves. The quality casting and rich warm patina all are present. The artist Jean Baptiste Germain...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Tour French, patinated bronze bust of the Greek hero/mythological warrior Ajax (Menelaus) on a socle base, circa 1880. Ajax wears a helmet with batt...
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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Eros on Dolphin Made with Compressed Marble Powder (Large)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Eros, who is considered the god of love in Greek mythology, also appears as a savior. It is not only a symbol of love, but also of everlasting creative reproduction. The original of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Outstanding Harlequin Head Door Handle, Brass and Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural Italian Murano art glass door pull, circa 1960s, azure glass handle, brass hardware. Nice addition to your front door. Found at an estat...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed
By Paul Eugène Mengin 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19Th Century Large and impressive bronze with golden bronze patina of a girl holding a musical instrument .Signed P. Mengin 1853-1937. in very good condition. Made with a base that...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Bronze

French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male
Located in Houston, TX
French plaster bust of a classical roman male. Handsome Italian stone bust of a Classical Roman, circa 1920. This beautiful classical male bust sculpture i...
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1920s French Classical Roman Vintage Sculptures

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Plaster

Sculpture in white alabaster 1910 with a child sitting on a wall thinking
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture in white alabaster 1910 with a child sitting on a wall thinking
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Alabaster

Jugendstil German Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman with Seashell by Lauchhammer
By Lauchhammer
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Jugendstil german patinated bronze Sculpture 'Nude woman with Braids and Seashell' by Lauchhammer Bildguss Foundry By: Lauchhammer Bildguss Foundry Material: bron...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

Early 20th Century Porcelain Girl Bust signed Georges Rogron Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau white bisque porcelain girl bust with bronze fittings base. Bust of a girl with averted gaze and her hair tied up. Signed "Georges...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Edgardo Simone Nude Figurative Sculpture "THE KISS"
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Edgardo Simone (Italian/American, 1890-1948) The Kiss patinated plaster casting sculpture for kissing nudes fountain sculpture signed to top of base. Classically trained in Italy at the Beaux Arts Academy in Rome from 1906 to 1913, Edgardo Simone became a famous sculptor in Italy and the United States using mediums of terracotta, ceramic, bronze, and plaster. He earned a Doctorate of Design and Sculpture at the Academy and then emigrated to the United States where he worked in New York, Chicago and southern California. His style was influenced by Art Nouveau, Art Deco and other modernist influences. In Italy he had received three times the Croix de Guerre and was decorated by King Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Margherita. Before moving to America, he had much recognition in Italy. He had created war, funeral and city monuments in twenty-six Italian cities. When he arrived in New York City, one of the newspapers carried a headline: "Italy's greatest Sculptor Arrives in New York." In New York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including of Thomas Edison, John J. Pershing, Henry Ford and Louis Brandeis...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Plaster

Painted ceramic couple of parrots. Czech, circa 1920.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted ceramic couple of parrots. Czech, circa 1920.
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Cupid by Agathon Léonard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bust of Cupido/Amor, made of patinated bronze. Fine quality casting and chiseling. Signed on the right shoulder Agathon Léonard. On the back the bronze foundry mark F. Golds...
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Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Retour Des Cerises by Charles Anfrie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Late 19th Century Art Nouveau sculpture. Design by Charles Anfrie. Striking French design from the 1890s. This wonderful Late 19th Century Art Nouveau sculpture by Charles Anfrie is executed in patinated bronze and signed at the base with Retour Des Cerises. This attractive young girl walks away happy after picking...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

A fine 19th century French signed bronze of Victory. Parcel gilt details .
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French bronze depicting Victory. Signed with beautiful details and parcel gilt sword and wreath.
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Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique George van der Straeten Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Woman with Cherries
Located in Hampstead, QC
Georges Van Der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1941) created this lovely bronze bust sculpture of a young woman with two cherries held between her teeth. It is in excellent condition with n...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Gustav Gurschner circa 1904 Patinated Austrian Jugendstil
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil Patinated Bronze Sculpture designed by Gustav Gurschner manufactured by K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei circa 1904 Signed Gustav Gurschner is among the most famous Aust...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Standing Ostrich" by Barye
Located in London, GB
A very rare late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing ostrich, the detailed feathering chased with extremely fine precision, the flightless giant bird...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Eros on Dolphin Made with Compressed Marble Powder, 'Medium'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Eros, who is considered the god of love in Greek mythology, also appears as a savior. It is not only a symbol of love, but also of everlasting creative reproduction. The original of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Art Nouveau bronze busts Mignon and Esmeralda by Emmanuel Villanis, 1896
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Nouveau bronze busts of a young woman Mignon and Esmeralda by Emmanuel Villanis. Both with beautiful patina and foundry mark. France 1896. Mignon: E. Villanis, initial...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Polychrome Terracotta Female Bust Signed Nelson.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair Of Antique Virtue Figures, French, Bronze, Statue, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique virtue figures. A French, bronze decorative female statue in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful elegance and ap...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Barbedienne Foundry Bronze Model of Spinario
Located in London, GB
A Mid-19th century French bronze model of Spinario, cast by the celebrated Barbedienne foundry, after the antique, with stamp to base. This sculpture is a 19th century French copy...
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Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Figurative Sculpture in Calamine and Biscuit, Art Nouveau signed G. Omerth.
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Calamine figure patinated in various golden tones, representing a woman in a period dress, carrying a chest. Her hands and face are biscuit, with some wear to the face. The base is i...
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Jade

Erotic Bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze table bell. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage 1900s Bronze Figure on Marble Base, Metal Statue, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative metal statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a marble base. It is a nice and beautiful sculpture. Found at an estate ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze "Panthère de L'Inde No.1" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French animalier bronze study of reclining panther with wonderful autumnal (green, orange, black and brown) patination and very intricate hand chased su...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Large Sculpture the Crab Bite Seminude Young Boy De Lotto, 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Annibale De Lotto Italian bronze fisher boy Sculpture featuring a semi nude young boy figure, a standing fisher boy getting bit by a crab on his f...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Figurine of Thumbelina Patinated Bronze n Stone Base 19th Century Art Nouveau
Located in Sweden, SE
Wonderful bronze sculpture of Thumbelina from the fairy tale of the world Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Very fine cast bronze figure of the late 19th century in the Art Nouv...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Marble Roman relief representing a Christogram
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble Roman relief representing a Christogram Roman relief - 4th century 25 x 22 x 8 cm Provenance : Collection of the Château de B. À Nevers by Georges C.S., scholar born in 1833 and deceased in 1909 The entire castle and its collections were acquired in 1938 by the current owners of the estate A christogram is a monogram or combination of letters that forms an abreviation for the name of Jesus Christ. This rare fragment combines chi (X) and rho (P), the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek and it is one of the oldest and most popular early christian symbol. The monogram of Christ, or chrismon, is also a powerful symbol of imperial victory: it appeared to Emperor Constantine the Great before his battle against Maxentius in ad 312, promising victory in the name of Christ. In Plato's Timaeus, it is explained that the two bands which form the "world soul" (anima mundi...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Marble

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob
By Emile Jacob
Located in Chicago, US
With artful and sensuous handling of material, Emile Jacob demonstrates his life-long love of learning with a technical mastery of porcelain and glazes as well as an awareness of current artistic trends such as Japonisme and l’Art Nouveau. From a bird’s-eye view perspective popularized by Japanese wood block prints circulating in Europe, Jacob immediately confronts the viewer with the sea. The variegated blues and greens take on every murky depth, every iridescence produced on a sun-filled water’s surface; while the suggestion of movement created by undulating patterns of water morphs into sand ridges caused by breaking waves as the viewer nears for a closer examination. The effect is remarkable. Upon closer scrutiny, the abstracted ridges create an affect of being even farther away from the sea, as if high in flight. The same captivating qualities are achieved by the opaque and crystalline glazes to suggest the interior of an oyster’s shell. The ultimate pearl, a female nude, is voluptuously modeled; fusing as one with her seascape, her hair spreads out in wavy tendrils and her graceful, long fingers wrap around the plaque’s edge. Literature: Arthur, French Art Nouveau Ceramics: An Illustrated...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Meissen Three Girls Playing Hide and Seek by Theodore Eichler Model W 115
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen rarest group of figurines: Three Girls Playing Hide and Seek by Theodore Eichler. Size: height 25.0 cm (= 9.84 inches) width 20.0 cm (= 7.87 inches) depth 12.5 cm (= 4...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Italian Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Nude Narcissus
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus standing and gazing at his reflection after the ancient Roman original excavated at Pompeii in 1862, now at the Archaeological Mus...
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Late 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes. Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925. Dawson worked as a ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Wood

Art Nouveau Large Bronze Sculpture Daphne by Jules Dercheu, France, circa 1900
Located in Bochum, NRW
Jules Alfred Alexandre Dercheu (1864-1912), Daphné followed by Apollo. Bronze statuette with yellow, brown and gold patina, signed to the base, mounted on a round plinth of sea-gree...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Czech Royal Dux Bohemian Carved Porcelain Woman Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Czech Republic circa 1930, the Art Deco sculpture features a woman statue sited on the edge of a basin and filling up her water jug. The carved dish composition is in excellent condition, with a rich patinated finish, and stamped on the bottom Royal Dux. Place this decorative porcelain dish on your entry commode...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Nude Sculpture
Located in Summerland, CA
1900-1920, Beautiful female nude of bronze Dore. Graceful nude lounging on a natural rock that has been newly replaced. It is not the original one. The gilt figure itself is in wo...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Jugenstil, Harlequin in Golden Mask, Vienna Bronze, Austria, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: 4.33 high x 2.25 wide x 2.75 deep This elegant desk-size statuette of a kneeled harlequin wearing a golden mask is a perfect example of the little masterpieces in cold...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Cookie Sculpture of Sarah Bernhardt by Artist Paul Louchet.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cookie sculpture of Sarah Bernhardt by artist Paul Louchet. Cookie bust representing a sculpture of Sarah Bernhardt, Art Nouveau, circa 1900, by Paul Louchet. Dimensions: h: 13cm, ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Porcelain

An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Titled "La Tempête" (The Tempest) Probably after Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822–1912), Cast by The Alessandro Nelli Foundry in Rome. The ...
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Early 1900s Italian Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Doulton Lambeth Dutch Woman Figure by Leslie Harradine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce large Doulton Lambeth early Art Deco figure of a Dutch Woman designed by renowned designer and modeler Leslie A Harradine and dating from around 1914. The figure modeled in ...
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1910s British Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures

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Stoneware

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin. Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Sculptures

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Marble

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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