French Abstract Sculptures

Unique hand carved church statue of Jewish prophet, John the Baptist, circa 1850. When you think of the life of Saint John the Baptist (or Baptiste as it is spelled here) then you can only come to the conclusion that in fact he was one of the most important human beings in the history of the world in general and of Christianity in particular. Saint John is sometimes depicted with a lamb to symbolise his recognition of Jesus as the Son of God. When John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan he said 'Behold, the Lamb of God'. In this case the sculptor chose to portray a standing lamb which is a rare feature and this antique was obviously carved in the Baroque Style. This Style is less detailed (or some would say 'more naive') than for example the Renaissance Style, but there are many collectors who love and collect this Style. Also, because it was most used in antique churches all over Europe and this Style also is most used in antique religious paintings of the old masters. Just like with 17th century Baroque Saint...

A beautiful stylized Art Deco sculpture of a cougar, made of green patinated spelter. On a black Belgian marble plinth. Made in France or Belgium aroun...

Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.

A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school...

A sculpture of many violins by French artist Fernandez Arman created for Christofle in 1984 as a new years gift wishing for a happy new year. Signed and stamped. Silver plate bronze...

An Art Deco cold painted spelter figure strike lighter, Austria circa 1930, the young woman with a gold cold-painted finish. She's not signed but we are...

The head, with jeweled eyes, and the body realistically modeled with articulated sections allowing the body and the fins to move from side to side. Provenance: From the Collection...

Antelope sculpture, France, 1930s. Spelter, marble and onyx. Measures: width 17.7" (45cm), height 9.4" (24cm).

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Half Tower is an exceptional piece perfect to make a stat...

Carved Pine artist model, France, circa 1860 Delicately carved from pine wood with unique features and wonderful patina. Mreasures: 25.5" tall.

Assemblage sculpture inspired by the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. An old photo of the child in bed with the big bad wolf is central in the composition, in a shadow box-like hollowed out violin. The sculpture rests on an old cigar box, painted and collaged. The back of the violin is shrouded in a vintage...

Striking and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully stylish hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In our vie...