Early 19th Century Empire Venus Sculpture

High-class Empire pendant from Stockholm around 1800-1810. It features six beautifully decorated candle arms with acanthus leaves. The central decoration includes a female figure sta...

An Empire mantel clock in gilded wood, made in Austria or Germany 1820-1830. It features a warrior dressed in classical armor with his arm resting atop the clock. The clock pillar is...

A pair of Empire candleholders in fire-gilded bronze. Manufactured in France around 1810/1820. The candleholders are decorated with beautiful acanthus leaves. A decorative meander ba...

A pair of French Empire candleholders from around 1820. They are made of fire-gilded bronze. Decorative acanthus leaves adorn the candleholders, along with fluting. Removable candle ...

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Venus on Fluted Mahogany Pedestal A striking early 19th-century marble sculpture of Venus, beautifully carved in white marble, st...

These magnificent candelabra were cast entirely of gilt bronze in the French Empire period of the early 19th century. Each candelabrum is formed as a cornucopia of scrolled branches holding four lights with drip pans, set on a single torch-form stem, held aloft by a Classical style figure. The figures, one male and one female, are shown draped in swathed clothing, with the male figure depicted holding a quill in his other hand, whilst the female figure clutches a delicate bouquet of flowers. The figures stand upon circular bases, set onto ovoid vases which featured fluted details and central bands of laurel leaf motifs. The vases themselves stand on undulating roundels formed of acanthus leaves, which are further set atop square-form plinths. Classically influenced works were popular during the French Empire period, when the Emperor Napoleon I sought to create a place in history for France alongside the ancient dynasties...

This captivating early 19th-century Continental Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Venus de' Medici is a stunning representation of classical beauty and neoclassical artistry. Cast with remarkable detail, the figure portrays the renowned statue of Venus, revered for its grace, sensuality, and timeless elegance. The finely executed bronze finish, with its warm, aged patina, further enhances the sculpture's antique charm, making it a remarkable piece that captures both historical significance and artistic mastery. The Grand Tour, a traditional journey undertaken by young Europeans in the 18th and 19th centuries to study classical art and culture, was an era that saw an increasing appreciation for classical sculptures, and this piece is a quintessential example of the era's influence on European decorative arts. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or as part of a larger collection, this Venus de' Medici sculpture evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome and the Renaissance period, embodying the pursuit of beauty that defined the neoclassical movement. The Venus de Medici is an ancient Greek statue that represents the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology). It is a marble sculpture, dating back to the 2nd century BCE...

A bathing venus capodimonte figurine, 19th century. 4 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall