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Style: Romantic
French Antique Bronze Sculpture Bas-Relief "Lion of the Zodiac" by Antoine-Louis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
THE LION OF THE JULY COLUMN: LION OF THE ZODIAC
AFTER A MODEL BY ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE
Patinated bronze on walnut plaque Signed "BARYE", cold-tooled verso "43"
Item # 107GWK14D
This Fine bas-relief sculpture of Lion de la Colonne de Juillet (Lion du Zodiaque) portrays the astrological sign Leo as a prowling and ferocious lion with a mane that engulfs his head and neck, walking a Fine line along a narrow ledge while opening his mouth like one about to emit a growl. He is set against the equatorial band of the sun's path as it makes its way through the various illuminations of the zodiac.
Barye was employed by the architect Jean-Louis Duc to model this bronze lion for the western side of the July Column. Erected in the Place de la Bastille in Paris, the monumental structure commemorated the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and the 504 lives lost in the insurrection.
Influence for the model is perhaps somewhat owed to Visconti's "Walking Lion" held at the Musée Pie-Clémentin, a more romantic anthropomorphic modeling of this powerful beast. Glenn Benge observed that the lion was likely based on the engraving by Pietro Santo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A. Van Kote, Seagull above Waves, Bronze Sculpture Late 19th Century Belgium
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and large gold patina bronze of a seagull flying above green patina bronze waves by the sculptor A. Van Kote, signed. Belgian school, late 19th century.
Good condition with o...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
'Listening Stag' by Romantic Author A.L. Barye Produced by Barbedienne in Bronze
Located in North Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture 'Listening Stag' by romantic author and sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye and produced by F. Barbedienne Fondeur
By: Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Fondeu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
Rare French Bronze Sculpture “Crested Duck” by Henri Alfred Jacquemart
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HENRI ALFRED JACQUEMART
French, 1824-1896
"Canard hubbé"
Patinated bronze signed in base "A. JACQUEMART"
Item # 309WOZ22L
In the 19th century, the elongated form of the crested d...
Category
19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Louis Philippe Era Animalier Chenets
Located in 263-0031, JP
These chunky chenets make no bones about their Romantic lineage and exhibit all of the passion you’d expect from artisans working in the period 1830 to 1848. Here, a nice yin-and-yan...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Elephant Fight, Patinated Earthenware Sculpture, France 1800s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated earthenware sculpture representing two elephants fighting, France 1800s, Romantic period. Beautiful details enhancing the vivacity of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Christophe FRATIN Bronze Bear Cup Signed Daubrée 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This Fratin bear cup is signed Daubrée editor, 19th century, silver plate bronze.
the cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant head...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mêne, Pierre-Jules (1810-1879): Struggle
Located in Budapest, HU
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879): STRUGGLE
Technique: bronze, granite base
Dimensions: 15 x 22 x 11 cm
Signed: Pierre-Jules Mene
Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) was a prominent French s...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pair of Big Size Herons
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of big size Herons made in wood metal and brass base. circa 1970.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Tigress at Rest by Paul Edouard Delabrierre
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very good sand cast example of a Tigress at Rest after the model by Paul Edouard Delabrierre, it is a sensitive and precious glimpse of the ...
Category
20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Tiger Carrying Gazelle by Paul-Édouard Delabr
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAUL-ÉDOUARD DELABRIERRE [after]
French, 1829-1912
Tiger Carrying a Gazelle
Sand-cast with dark-brown overall patina circa 1910 signed in cast "E. DELABRIERRE" situated over conf...
Category
20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze pair of candelabras 19th century, Fratin
Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is a famous French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as wel...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Fratin Bronze Pair of Satyrs Candelholder 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks with their original dark brown patina by Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), an antique cast signed "fratin" in cursive, dating from around 1850. These candles...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864), Taureau à la grenouille (A Bull With a Frog)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Between 1839 and 1849 (?)
Chef-modèle made out of patinated bronze, base in Rouge Griotte marble.
Signed « Fratin », « Fonderie de L. Richard Eyck et Durand » engraved on the base.
D...
Category
1840s French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Fratin Signature is Engraved
Located in Paris, FR
This Fratin bear cup has engraved signature, 19th century, silver plate bronze.
The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marble Group of Child Playing with a Puppy, After Joseph Gott, 1786-1860
By Joseph Gott
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting early 19th century marble group of a seated child playing with a Greyhound puppy.
After; Joseph Gott (1785–1860) was a 19th century English ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Romantic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Romantic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Romantic animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Antoine-Louis Barye, Pierre Jules Mêne, F. Barbedienne Foundry, and Christopher Fratin. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $393 and tops out at $20,581 while the average work can sell for $4,125.