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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Napoleon III
Tond of Giulio Cesare in Impruneta Terracotta Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TOND OF GIULIO CESARE IN IMPRUNETA TERRACOTTA early 20th Century Beautiful, hand-finished large tondo in Impruneta terracotta. Copy of a roundel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century Animal Bronze L'accolade
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina L'accolade featuring two hugging horses and a dog on a naturalist base highlighted with flowers. The dog is barking at the horses. The group rests on a gilt bronze fluted base...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Amazing Antique Bathtub in Carrara White Marble with Rings 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique bathtub in Carrara white marble with rings 18th century Height 60 cm Width 76 cm Length 176 cm Internal depth of the basin 50 cm Weight 300 Kg ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Amazing Torso Gaddi in White Carrara Marble, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing torso gaddi in white Carrara marble end 19th/ 20th century. Italy Male torso of centaur from the 2nd century BC. Called "Torso gad...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

High Relief in White Carrara Marble the Rape of Proserpina by the God Pluto 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
High relief in white Carrara marble, Representing the scene of the Rape of Proserpina by the god Pluto. Dimensions: 83 x 46 x 5cm. Weight kg 5...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine object Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed earthenware...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Round of "Neron" in Terracotta Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Round of "Neron" In terracotta late 19th century Diameter 55cm Thickness 6cm Weight 9kg Material terracotta Good condition.
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century Bronze and Marble Bust of King Henry IV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th Century bronze and marble bust of King Henry IV Sculpture representing a bust of King Henry IV of the 19th century in bronze and marble base. Dim...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Amazing Holy Water Body in Red Verona Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy water body in red verona marble Early 20th century Italy Handmade Copy of the stoup located in the Romanesque church of the first century AD. of San Clemente in Rome. WID...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Italian Royal Yellow Central Holy Water Fountain Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Royal yellow central holy water fountain early 20th century Italy Measures: height 98cm Diameter 62cm Weight 62kg Material real yellow marble excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Stone Round of Lysimachus, Statere, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Stone Round of Lysimachus - Statere, late 19th century. Italy This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by wonderful ancient Greek coins. Freely reproduced from a Thra...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Limestone

19th Century, Cast Iron Furniture Feet, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century cast iron lions paws furniture feet. Often used for a table, dresser or side cabinet. Typically two can be in the front with wood...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Iron

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Cast Bronze Wall Sculpture with Seven Children Chorus.Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast bronze wall sculpture with seven children chorus. Europe, early 20th century. Signed M. Raúl Couceiro.
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Ancient Fountain Fountain, Cementitious Malta End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN - CEMENTITIOUS MALTA end 19th Century Italy external dimensions: cm.L110xL75x135H internal basin cm.L95xL50x23H HEI...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Cement

Bas-Relief in Marble Apuan Statuary of Thinking Athena End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bas-relief in marble Apuan statuary of thinking Athena End 19th century Italy Measures: height 51 cm Width 30 cm Thickness 3 cm - it can vary from 3 cm to 4 cm Weight 9 kg Ma...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

21th Century Italian Baroque Style Particular Wall Shelf
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian sculpture in composite material recently manufactured. A beautiful wall shelf characterized by an elaborate Baroque style decoration with curls and volutes, in the ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Labyrinth Di Side 'Anatolia' White Carrara Marble, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LABYRINTH DI SIDE (ANATOLIA) WHITE CARRARA MARBLE late 19th Century Italy Made of white Carrara marble. WIDTH 70 cm LENGTH 70 cm THICKNESS 10 cm WEIGHT 147 Kg DIAMETER OF THE...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Round Stone Relief with Portrait of Julian the Apostate Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Round stone relief with portrait of Julian the apostate late 19th century. Italy This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by the wonderful classical ancient Greek...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Limestone

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Putti Statue
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Pine

Royal Yellow Fountain Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Royal yellow fountain early 20th century Measures: Height 98cm Diameter of the bowl 62cm. Perfect conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Large Auguste Rodin Bronze of "The Kiss' Later Exact Duplicate of the Original
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. It must be one of the frankest – and most popular – images of carnal love in the history of art: Auguste Rodin’s monumental marble sculpture...
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1940s Italian Baroque Vintage Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing over 2 feet tall, these high quality bronze statues depict soldiers during the French revolutionary wars. They are labeled and signed Dumaige (French sculptor, Etienne-Henry Dumaige 1830-1888). The statues show incredible detail, excellent proportion, and retain their original, rich, brown patina, which is still in remarkable condition. Each solider has a raised brass placard on the front of the 1 ½” thick square bases: one reads Avant le combat volontaire de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C, while the other is titled “Apres le combat grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C.”. The designation “H.C.” stands for Hors concours (“standout”), which is used for artwork that is excluded from competition because it has already claimed top honors elsewhere. Avant, meaning “before” shows our soldier as a volunteer drummer. Drums were used on the battlefield not only to provide cadence for the soldiers, but also to issue orders based on the percussion pattern. Here, our soldier’s drum is attached to a harness that runs across his right shoulder. Both hands are gripping the frame of the drum, while there is a drumstick in his left hand. There is a satchel on the soldier’s back as he stands on grass with a small wood fence behind him. Our soldier has a mustache with long braided hair in the back. He is wearing a fluted bicorne with a pomme tuft and has earrings in both ears. His jacket is knee-length in the back, with tasseled epaulets on the shoulders. Apres, meaning “after”, depicts the man as a grenadier, enjoying tobacco after a conflict. The grenadier...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Monumental 17th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 17th century Italian Baroque carved wood bust. Expertly carved Italian Baroque walnut bust /torso from the 17th century. This gorgeous...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Walnut

Holy Water of "San Clemente in Rome" End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The holy water of "San Clemente in Rome" end 19th century Hand made faithful reproduction with or without the coat of arms of the base made in 3 pieces. Italy Measures: height 150cm diameter 80cm width: 80 cm The Basilica of Saint Clement Lateran is a complex of buildings in Rome, Italy centered around a Catholic church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The site is notable for being an archaeological record of early Rome's religious, political, and architectural history. from the Christian era to the Middle Ages. The old church was transformed over the centuries from a private home that was the site of clandestine Christian worship in the first century to a grand public basilica in the sixth century, reflecting the growing legitimacy and power of the emerging Catholic church. The house was originally owned by a Christian consul and martyr, Tito Flavio Clemente, who was one of the first Roman senators to convert to Christianity. He allowed his house to be used as a secret meeting place for his fellow Christians, which religion was then prohibited. There is evidence of a pagan cult at the site. In the 2nd century members of a Mithraist cult built a small temple dedicated to Mithras in an insula, or apartment complex, on the site. This temple, used for initiation rituals, lasted until around the end of the 3rd century. Excavations in the 1860s revealed the first forgotten basilica underlying the medieval one. In the late 4th or early 5th century, after Christianity had become the official religion of Rome, the small church was enlarged, acquiring the neighboring insula and other nearby buildings; the architects began to work on the complex of rooms and patios, building a central nave on the site of the previous church, and an apse on the previous mithraeum. The new church was dedicated to Pope Clement I, a first-century Christian convert and a contemporary of Titus Flavius Clement. Restorations were undertaken in the 9th century and around 1080-99.1 Apart from those in the Church of Santa Maria Antiqua, the most extensive collection of wall paintings from the early Middle Ages are those found in the lower basilica of San Clemente. Over the following centuries, San Clemente became a "beacon" for church artists and sculptors, benefiting from the generosity of the Byzantine Empire. Currently, it is one of the most richly decorated churches in Rome. The last great event that occurred in the lower basilica was the election in 1099 of Cardinal Rainerius of San Clemente as Pope Paschal II. The current basilica was rebuilt in a campaign by Cardinal Anastasius, c. 1099-h. 1120, after the original church was burned to the ground during the Norman sack...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

Holy Water of "San Clemente in Rome" End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy water from Friuli - Italy early 20th century Breccia partridge, copy of a seventeenth-century artefact Height 105cm Diameter 70cm Width70cm Depth 40cm Perfect conditions.
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

Mounted Marble Coat of Arms
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved marble shield with a rampant Baroque style lion in custom, later, iron 2" wide banded frame.
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble, Iron

Bronze Sculpture depicting ''DAVID''. Green Marble Base Late 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Bronze sculpture depicting ''DAVID''. Green marble base. Late 19th century. Dimensions Height approx. 108 cm good condition
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Animal, Signed E.Vrillard, Shepherd Dog in Invitation to Play Posture
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming animal bronze representing a shepherd's dog in a playful posture. Very beautiful cast and chased, sublimated by a terrace of cherry red marble. Period : End of 19th cent...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint with Glass Eye. Either Italian or Spanish. This piece retains a good portion of the original painted f...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Marble Sculpture of a Saint, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A late 17th century marble sculpture of a saint, possibly Central Italian. Monogrammed on the marble base "F G F."
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century Italian Carved Gilded Angels
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of 18th century hand carved Italian angel figures w/ lutes. Beautifully aged original gilded and polychrome painted surface w/ areas of underlying red bole and gesso showing. Ex...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Important Sculpture "Esquiline Venus" Terracotta Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT SCULPTURE "ESQUILINE VENUS" Terracotta late 19th Century 1:1 terracotta reproduction of the famous Esquiline Venus. Almost certainly th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...
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1870s European Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

Venus in Alabaster, 19th Century Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
VENUS IN ALABASTER 19th Century Italian sculpture in alabaster, after a model by António Canova (1757-1882). Dec. height: 80 cm Go...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Alabaster

Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels. Comprising a pair of charming carved polychrome and gilt wood figural candlestands modeled as angels and on integral raised stands, carved in full round and with gesso stiffened clothing. Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of antique polychrome painted sculptural candlesticks. Candle bearing Angels. 18th century carved wood polychrome putti...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
Located in New York, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century H: 30cm very good condition.
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Early 19th Century European Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Classic Head in Terracotta from the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CLASSIC HEAD IN TERRACOTTA DECORATIVE CLASSIC ROMAN HEAD MADE IN TERRACOTTA OR SIMILAR FROM THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY. MEASURES: 32 CM HIGH good condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

Marcin Rusak, Flora Lens 65 Wallhanging Piece, Black Polished Finish
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Part of Marcin Rusak’s signature Flora collection, the wall-hanging Flora Lens 65 constitutes a unique decorative piece that works well in a variety of settings. Based on discarded flowers carefully submerged in resin, this convex piece is entirely handmade in a labour-intensive process, in which everything, from collecting and processing the flowers to encapsulating them in cast resin, and to setting the material on an aluminium wall hanging system...
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2010s Polish Baroque Sculptures

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Resin

XIX Century, Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
Located in IT
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian gilt bronze fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style This imposing pair of Fireplace Chenets in finely chiselled and gi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Wooden 17th Century Carved Venetian Putti with Gesso & Paint Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of architectural solid wooden carved winged putti with paint and gesso surface, one in a praying position and one with outstretched arms and legs. Probably Venetian, dati...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900. Wooden box with printed paper labe...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Quartz

Large Religious Wood Figure "John the Baptist"
Located in Kastrup, DK
A wood carved baroque figure depicting John the Baptist (also called Johannes the Baptist) with original polychrome paint. Height: 152 cm. Originates...
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18th Century Philippine Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Hardwood

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood, Pine

Bronze Sculpture of Venus, Louvre Museum, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze sculpture of Venus, Louvre museum. Large sculpture of Venus made in the 19th century by the louvre museum. Height: 96 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Spanish Bronze Sculpture End 19th Century "Christ Carrying the Cross"
Located in Madrid, ES
A Spanish bronze sculpture end 19th century Christ carrying the cross. Mounted on a red marble base. Measure: H.: 34 cm. (incl. basement...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud which is draped over his shoulder...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Antique Frieze
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Long Italian antique frieze in silvered copper on wooden base. It is no longer easy to find these ancient friezes: this is very decorative and can be hu...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Copper

Italian Sculpture: "Greek Warrior with Spear and Shield" Bronze 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptor of the 19th century, Sculpture: "Greek warrior with spear and shield", bronze, light brown patina with dark accents. Measure: H. 38.5 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Gothic Giltwood Frieze
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique frieze in hand-carved wood and gilded gold leaf. Very rare. (See my published ancient friezes). You can hang it on the headboard, on a...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Original 18th Century Roman Marble Lion Bath
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 18th Century Roman Marble Lion Bath It has the Lions head to the front, rings either side,with a beautifully veined patina These ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

Italian, 17th / 18th Century Carved White Marble Winged Angel Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique handcarved white marble winged angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wo...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Marble

1950s Ebony Elephant, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
1950s EBONY ELEPHANT DECORATIVE ELEPHANT FROM THE 50'S IN EBONY AND BONE . MEASURES: 28 CM HIGH good condition.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Bone

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Style Pietra Dura Mosaic Plaque, Framed 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautiful Italian grand Tour Style Pietra Dura mosaic on marble Plaque with gilt framing. Picture is a bird on branch with leaves and flowers.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Large 18th C French Baroque Hand Carved Basswood White Painted Flower Guirlande
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large decorative French Baroque handcarved basswood white painted flower guirlande. Decorated with carved flowers and foliage: 4 roses, 3 lily's and a lot of leafage. Probably ...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures

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Wood

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

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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.

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