French Figurative Sculptures

A good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu group, depicting two bathing children playing with a fishing basket. François-Raoul Larche (1860 Saint-André-de-Cubzac - 1912 Paris) was a French Art Nouveau sculptor whose work included several figures of Christ...

St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished. This beautifully carved oak statue from the 1600s, clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a miniature house...

Boleslaw Danikowski high enameled ceramic sculpture, France, 1950.

Pierrot and Colombine sculptures - vases. An elegant set of two French gold patinated plaster figurines: Pierrot and Colombine. Early 20th Century...

A rare brown patina bronze figural sculpture of two young putti sitting on a sheaf of wheat. Signed by Jean Marie Pigalle (1792-1857). Raised on rouge marble base, circa 1850. Please...

This 19th century terracotta sculpture of two putti is by Albert - Ernest Carrier - Belleuse (1824 - 1887). The sculpture is known as...

A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu globe mantel clock, having two cherubs supporting the blue colored globe clock that strike on the hour and h...

Boleslaw Danikowski high enameled ceramic sculpture, France, 1950.

Large antique chalk ware figure of a boy in very good condition. I think he is dressed in French clothes & it looks fairly old. I'm not that familia...

Sculpture Golfer Trophee with solid walnut base and with 50 tees in 3 finishes: Gold, palladium and ruthenium. With customizable personal small plate on...

Artist model, France, circa 1850. Finely carved from pine, with unique facial features.

Title: Petite Maman, 2016, Paris, France, Sculpture by French Artist Sidonie Laurens Dimensions: 73 cm X 21 cm X 19 cm in terracotta. Signed and numbered by the artist. Th...

The masculine figure, of forceful posture and musculature without exaggerations, is holding the tools of his craft next to an anvil, at whose feet appear an old helmet and sword. On ...

1st prize in France for best sculpture at the Grand Palais Artists Salon, Paris. by French Artist Sidonie Laurens, sculpture in terracotta. Sculpture's title: Le Bandonéon (The...

A pair of classical style figurines in painted terra cotta, French late 18th century. From the personal collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Cou...

Ceramic stoneware sculpture by Martin Hammond. Beautiful vase or sculpture with brown woodfiring effects, circa 1960. Signed under the base.

French Art Deco bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on marble base, 1930 Lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with lying young satyrs by the French artist C. Charles. These wonderful, p...

A fine French 19th century Polychromed Japonisme life-size cast-metal figure of a standing Geisha, cast after a model by Charles Massé (French, 1855-1913). The standing Japanese beau...

Unique and stunning stand for the antique and bagpipe enthousiasts. Here is another stunning antique of great quality and condition. We had never seen an antique Stand with a carved...

A pair of French second Empire terracotta architectural fragments from the mid-19th century with fruit motifs. We currently have two pairs available, priced and sold per pair. Born i...

This beautiful piece consists of a patinated bronze female figure holding an urn with a glass flame, which serves as a lamp, all standing on a tall and finely decorated wooden plinth...

Amazing Baroque sculpture of a woman wearing a crown in original paint. Her hands are missing. Colors are untouched, recently cleaned off from a thick dark coating, I have images fro...

This sculpture and table lamp is called "I'm joining you", totally handmade by the artist using white porcelain characters attached by magnets, on the top of a burnished natural wood...

Venus de Milo is an original Carrara marble sculpture realized in 1820 by French sculptor manufacture. The beautiful sculpture represents a copy of the famous Venus De Milo, the a...

Sculpture Sweet Life skull made with marble dust resin. In mate gold finish with 140 details. Exceptional and unique piece on request.

François-Emile Decorchemont Pate-de-Verre Glass Mold Of A Female Ladies Face. A rare, large and very heavy sculpture of either a mask or a modeled face. At 3.5 inches thick in glass with a peach, pink or rose color; this statue was exhibited in the Brooklyn Museum, New York in 1971. With much research; I haven’t seen or heard of a similar form by Decorchemont. The original Brooklyn Museum loan sticker is on verso with the Decorchemont stamp on her left cheek. For serious collectors or rare Art Deco, Art Nouveau glass. Circa 1910 Molded Signature DECORCHEMONT Height: 7 Inches (13.3 cm) Width:. 5.2 Inches (16.5cm). AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. François-Emile Décorchemont French, 1880-1997 François Décorchemont, originally an accomplished painter and potter of recognized ability, turned to the making of glass in 1904. Pâté de verre was the medium in which he excelled and for which he is best known. After studying decorative art in Paris, François Décorchemont returned to his native Conches in 1910 to develop new techniques in stained glass, particularly in the use of crystal to give multicolored and faceted panes. After 1909, while continuing to produce fine glass paste pieces, Francois Decorchemont began to experiment with a new casting technique. François Decorchemont, Emile's son and also an artist, helped out in his father’s studio, in particular helping him to research the possibilities of creating jeweled adornments in pates d'email (enamel pastes) for Gerome's polychrome sculptural creations. Francois Décorchemont, a potter and painter at the outset of his career, became fascinated with the IDEA of developing and utilizing a thin translucent glass material in his work. It was in essence the revival and an adaptation of a long forgotten Egyptian glass-making process using colored crystal powdered glass, metallic oxides and an adhesive paste. This "new" material, known as pâte de verre was developed around the turn of the century, principally at the Sevres porcelain factory, by a number of artists working there, notably Henri Cros and Albert Dammouse. The end of the 19th century was an illuminated period in the history of art. Impressionist painting appeared and created an interest in glass as material. Traditional sculpting materials such as bronze and marble made way for glass with its possibilities of light and color. Henry Cros and François Décorchemont became the leaders of French pâte de verre and facilitated the proliferation of this colorful glass. His first major work, in 1934, was inn the Eglise Sainte-Odile near Porte Champerret in Paris, some 300 square meters of brilliant colors. After the war, he devoted his work to churches in the Eure, including of course Beuzeville where, thanks to the generosity of the local council, the church is lit at night so that his work can be admired from outside. During the first half of the 20th century a number of French artists became famous for their work in pâte de verre, and Francois Decorchemont among them. March 2014, 20th Century’s Greatest Art Dealer Felix Marcilhac’s Collection Privee at Sotheby’s - Chang Yi Entrusts Antoine Leperlier in the Bidding of a Francois Decorchemon's Original. It has been reported that Felix Marcilhac’s Collection Privee auction at Sotheby’s brought in 33,125 Euros (28,000 RMB), three times the estimated price. Marcilhac is considered the greatest Art Deco dealer...

Delightful terra cotta cherub playing Horn. Made in France in the late 19th century.

19th century French marble sculpture. The marble is patinated.

Heavy brass applique with Classic detailing, two pairs available.

A great 19th century French marble profile sculpture mounted in a medaillon walnut frame. Beautifully detailed portret of a handsome gentleman. Sign...

This small French statue from the 1600s depicts a person in a two- piece robe with the bottom right hand portion of the robe attached above the knee. He is standing on a small carved...

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child. We also have other bust of various subject. Feel free to call with further questions.

French Art Deco sculpture by Max Le Verrier ( 1891-1973 ). Bronze green patinated on granite base. Signed on the base: M. Le Verrier. Measurements: Height: 29.92 in ( 76 cm ), Width:...

These unusual hand-sculpted polychrome wax figurines on giltwood base depicting two Arabs relaxing on a sofa perfectly captures late 19th century Europe's perspective and aesthetic f...

This sculpture and table lamp is called "The man and his flower bouquet", totally handmade by the artist using white porcelain characters attached by magnets, on the top of a burnish...

Impressive and large French terracotta figural putti group playing tamborines and horns. Late 19th-early 20th century. Signed on base: ...

Louis Féron (French, 1901-1998) was a sculptor, chaser, gold- and silversmith. He was born in Rouen, Normandy, and apprenticed in Paris in the Volk Bronze ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare late 18th early 19th-century hand carved wood statue of an Angel with lovely movement and articulated arms A truly stunn...

Late 19th century set of three beautiful barbotine ceramic pieces signed by Thomas Sergent (1830-1890). The set contains two jardinieres and a small plate, all of them in very good c...

Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures. This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...

Columns sculpture mooring Venetian from Doge Pietro Grimani Palace. From 18th century, hand-sculpted piece. Mooring columns for Venetian gondolas with base taken in crystal resin l...

Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures French, 19th Century Female figure: Height 223cm, width 63cm, depth 42cm Male figure: Height 216cm, width 63cm, width 42cm This statuesque pair of terracotta figures depicts a man and a woman, who represent the allegories of Hunting and Fishing, respectively. The figures are classically inspired and realised in the Academic style. The man holds aloft a bird, and the woman holds a fish while a net trails in her arm. Both figures are set onto circular bases, which stand on square pedestals with steps. Both pedestals are inscribed 'M.I.T.A.L/Terrecotte/IMPRUNETA' and one figure is inscribed 'Arnaud Etienne Henry...

Place this colorful antique figurine on a shelf or convert it into a table lamp; crafted in France, circa 1880, the metal figure depicts a man in 19th century clothing. The piece is ...

French Royal painted silk textile portrait, Marie Thérèse of France, Madame D' Angoulême, Eldest daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette and o...

A beautiful hand carved wood 19th century Bibelot Wagon farm style has a wonderful aged patina. The wagon's wood, spoke, wheels and turning axle all in good condition. The hand forged metal work is of the period too as well as the handle. It looks great with lavender or standing by itself to decorate the top of a mantle fireplace. It could be used as a decorative piece on a center table as a small cachepot...

Elegant bronze "The Awakening". Resting on a beige onyx base by Paul Philippe.

Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris. Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...

Beautiful carved wood sculpture of a lady.

"The Arab Falconer" by Pierre Jules Mene The finely cast and planished bronze, depicting a falconer walking on a naturalistic ground, with a hare ...

Place this antique colorful terracotta sculpture on a shelf in your family room; crafted circa 1920, the ceramic piece features a older couple seated on a b...

Magnificent wood statue of St. Joseph, hand-carved of solid oak with intricate draped cloths and a beautiful, lifelike facial expression. A rare and exquisite work of 18th century re...

19th century giltwood polychrome statue of Madonna is a superbly artistic rendition of the Mother of Jesus, uncharacteristically holding our both han...

A French painted iron centaur sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. This French decorative object features a theme borrowed from the Greco-Roman mythology,...

Presenting a beautiful 19th century French white alabaster bust of lady in Bonnet. From circa 1880, this bust is gorgeous in it’s detail and subject matter. Made in probably, Franc...

An important French 1940's terra cotta sculpture of a seated nude woman; with head turned to the right above a voluptuous torso; Signed "Rene Romage, 1942" (alias - Rene Baumer)

Unusual in conception and stunning in color, this pair of bookends from France -- unlike other depictions of the sphynx which show a man straining to hear its whisper -- depict a win...

A set of three 19th century French composition anatomical teaching models from a Paris medical school, depicting various muscle, bone and skin systems.  

18th century handmade giltwood decorative element representing a basket surrounded by flowering branches. France, circa 1790.