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Pablo Picasso, Oiseau n°96, Assiette ronde, 1963.
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau n°96 1963 Assiette ronde D. 25 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'engobe et émail sous couverte partielle au pinceau, patine noire ...
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1960s Modern Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

MILO (20th century School) "Dancer" Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
MILO (20th century School) "Dancer" Sculpture Bronze with medal patina, signed, marble base H. 29 cm good condition
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20th Century Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statues. Each statue is raised by a Fine circular Rouge Griotte marble...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Philippe Hiquily Sculpture, circa 2012, France
By Philippe Hiquily
Located in Girona, Spain
Philippe Hiquily sculpture. Altuglas and brass. JM Lelouch Editions 2012. Signed and numbered, limited edition 1/4. Circa 1990, France. Signed by the designer. Very good vintage condition. Philippe Hiquily was a French sculptor and designer, trained at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Influenced by his friendship with Marcel Duchamp, Hiquily is known for his surrealist works. The artist produced biomorphic furniture and erotic sculptures...
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2010s Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Emperor Napoleon on Horseback, Cast by Susse Frères, Paris
By Susse Freres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Emperor Napoleon on Horseback, Cast by Susse Frères, Paris, From the Model By Alfred Émilien O'Hara, Comte de Nieuwerkerke (1811-1892). Dark br...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning Pair of French 17th Century Wall Brackets
Located in Round Top, TX
A truly stunning pair of 17th century Wall Brackets from the Provence region of France. Expertly carved with Putti heads having wonderful expressions. Excellent patina.
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Mid-17th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Resting Dancer Bronze Statue of a Lady Resting. French mid 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Bronze Statue Condition Condition is Perfect: Size 27.5cm Period 20th century
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Circus Clown with Poseable Arms and Caracterful Smile
Located in Leuven , BE
An intriguing example of a fully articulated circus puppet marionette, in the form of a clown. This figure is fully articulated with iron strings support...
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period walnut carved putto sculpture from the mid 19th century, with grapes, flowers and the double flute. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19t...
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Fille au Puits" by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th Century Art Nouveau bronze figure of a young girl sat upon a well feeding a small bird, exhibting excellent rich brown variegated patina and very fine hand fini...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

School of Paris Palissy Majolica Palissy Fish Platter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
School of Paris French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features two overlapping fish on a water-effect ground, to the centre. A lizard, shellfish, ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Silver Handle Walking Stick, France, 1915.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: silver knob milord shape handle, depicting six soldiers, representing six European states involved in the First World War conflict. Ebony m...
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Golden Bronze Sculpture of a Flying Eagle Signed Piece by J. Duval-Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Miami, FL
Superb movement for this bronze sculpture by J Duval Brasseur. The elegant curved lines and the shape of the base give a strong feeling of this flying eagle. Very unique piece by th...
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Late 20th Century Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare 19 Century Bronze Statue Titled "Mutualite" by Maurice Constant Favre
By Maurice Constant Favre
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very rare and beautifully cast late 19th century bronze by Maurice Constant Favre (1875-1915), titled " Mutualite" depicting two bare chested muscular blacksmiths, an older stockie...
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Bust of Ariadne F Barbedienne
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Warsaw, PL
A French patinated bronze bust of Ariadne by F. Barbedienne, exemplifying the masterful craftsmanship and artistry of the 19th century. The piece, known for its exquisite "parcel red...
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19th Century Other Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman on Marble Base, Ca. 1920
By Marie Louise Simard
Located in Petaluma, CA
This large and impressive bronze nude is high style art deco. This is not your typical fare. Her pose suggests great vibrancy and sexuality. While unsigned we know it was done by Mar...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19TH Century artist male lay figure form
Located in London, GB
19TH Century artist male lay figure form This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in form and shows lots of natural age. Dimensions in inches: H 12” x W 3” x D 1.5” ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Large & Exceptional Equestrian Bronze of Louis XIV on Horseback after Girardon
By François Girardon
Located in London, GB
An Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV After François Girardon (1628-1715) Cast in a dark patinated bronze, the statue depicts the Sun King as a Roman Emperor, and is signed to the side ...
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19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gaston Leroux Bronze Figure of Aida on a Sphinx, French, 19th Century
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gaston Leroux (French, 1854-1942). A very fine French 19th century polychromed and patinated bronze sculpture of "Aida" resting on a sphinx, her legs crossed and holding a gilt-bronze tambourine, after the model by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux "Aida, A Femme Au Tambourin Assise Sur Une Tete De Sphinx". Signed: Gaston Leroux, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 29 inches (74 cm). Width 15 inches (38.1 cm). Depth 15 inches (38.1 cm). The opulent and extensively detailed version of Aida was inspired by ethnographic findings of the mid-19th century in ancient Egypt as well as the influences of theatre and costume design. Travelers to the East had often recorded their journeys, either in writing or in pictures, but the movement of Egyptomania was wider-reaching than Egyptology. The immensely popular vogue of Egyptomania is without doubt due to the success of performing arts in recreating this era, in particular, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida. Both the Cairo and Paris premieres created sensations so large that they influenced generations of artists from Alexander Cabanel to Cecil de Mille. In Aida, the ruins of Egypt were brought back to life in full color and scale before the eyes of a generation that would make history as romantics, adventurers and explorers. The Cairo premier of Aida was entirely conceived by one of the foremost Egyptologists of the day, Auguste Mariette, who was assigned to the project by Khedive Ismail Pasha...
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Sculpture of Young Woman Signed A. Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant figure composition was crafted in France circa 1880. Built of spelter, the statue stands on a shaped black and grey marble base, and depicts a young female beauty seated...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Wounded Amazone in Bronze, Grand Tour
By Fumiére et Cie
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A small Grand Tour sculpture in Bronze of the ‘Wounded Amazone’, with a stamp of Fumière et Cie, circa 1880.
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1880s Grand Tour Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Nymph and Faun by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends nymph and faun by Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated bronze on a Portor marble base with glass inlay. France 1925. These bookends are...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Plaster Sculpture of the Pied de Diane.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster sculpture of the Pied de Diane. A magnificent fragment of the Pied de Diane, originally used as a model for the Beaux Arts sculptors' workshops in 19th century Paris. Mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
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20th Century Neoclassical French Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Art Deco Period Bronze Figural Sculpture France circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period bronze sculpture by J. Steinel from France circa 1920. The classical female figure stands on a black marble cube and grasps a bouquet of flowers in her right hand....
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue titled Not Wanting To Hear Love. The statue is raised by a oblong base with a ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century Gilt and Silvered Bronze Sculptures of Women
By Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert
Located in Norwood, NJ
Rare pair of bronze sculptures by Emile Herbért. Fine quality silvered and gilt bronze figures of a warrior woman and a poet women dressed accordingly with military attire and poetic words. Signed and foundry marked with the G. Servant mark. Pierre-Eugène-Emile Hébert, French, (1828 - 1893). A native Parisian, Hébert apparently lived and worked in the capital until his death. He was born in 1828, and studied sculpture privately, with his father Pierre (1804-1869) and Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852), both of whom pursued modestly successful careers in the Salon and as public sculptors beginning in the 1830s. Hébert learned extensively from their very divergent paths. Whereas Pierre Hébert...
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1860s Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Art Deco Sculpture Author G. Arisse
By G. Arisse
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco sculpture author G. Arisse Origin France Circa 1930 Materials: white metal (patinated) Very good conditions Natural wear.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Pewter

Art Deco Sculpture Author G. Arisse
Art Deco Sculpture Author G. Arisse
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Saint-Christophe, by Jules René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture by René Lalique in sculpted glass Signed
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Fine 19th century parcel gilt, silvered bronze female harpist musician Coudray
By Georges Charles Coudray
Located in New York City, NY
A large impressive original parcel gilt and silvered 19th century bronze sculpture by Georges Charles Coudray of a female Egyptian harpist, “T...
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Late 19th Century Beaux Arts Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Lead Figural Boy and Girl Foliage Garden Statues on Bases, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French lead figural boy and girl foliage garden statues standing on circular molded bases. Early 19th century.
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1830s Louis Philippe Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Lead

19 Th century Lady Bronze with mandolin, Signed
By Paul Eugène Mengin 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19Th Century Large and impressive bronze with golden bronze patina of a girl holding a musical instrument .Signed P. Mengin 1853-1937. in very good condition. Made with a base that...
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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Figural Bronze Statue Depicting L' Amazon Captive by A. Carrier Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The subject is a young voluptuous partially draped nude Amazon woman who stands on a rocky outcrop, her left foot on top of an open Helmet, a quiver with arrows beside her; her torso...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Samuel Mazy x Maison Nurita Pink Glazed Porcelain Lily of the Valley Sculpture
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, in collaboration with Maison Nurita. This Lily of the Valley is handmade in biscuit porcelain, glazed in a custom pink for Maison Nurita, with patinated copper leaves and stems, and is placed in a rock crystal pot...
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2010s French Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of French 19th century bronzes of Napoleon the third (1808–1873) the last of emperor of France (1852–1870) and his consort the empress Eugenie. The bronzes were most probably ...
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1850s Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
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French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture “Woman w/ Bird” by Armand Godard
By Armand Godard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ARMAND GODARD French, fl. 1920s Seated Woman Holding a Bird Silver patinated bronze situated over prehistoric petrified wood base engraved on the base GODARD Item # 303XAF30W A...
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20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Priest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cast bronze statue of a Catholic priest. Fine casting with beautiful patina. Signed on base: Gaul Weight: 22 Lbs Dimensions: 20"H x 8"W x 7"D Base: 5.5" x 4.75"...
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19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Sculpture, Onyx Base by Joe Descomps, 1900, Art Nouveau.
By Joe Descomps Cormier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze sculpture, onyx base by Joe Descomps, 1900, Art Nouveau. An Art Nouveau sculpture by Joe Descomps of a dancer with a mask, circa 1900, gilt bronze and onyx base. H: 44cm...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

French Turn-of-the-century Louis XVI St. Statue of Diana the Huntress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French turn-of-the-century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Diana the Huntress and her dog, signed F. Hamar. The statue is raised by an elegant oblong b...
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20th Century Louis XVI French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890
By Luca Madrassi
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble sculpture signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

"Snake Dancer", Fine Art Deco Sculpture w/ Female Nude, Lighted Alabaster Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and very finely cast, this gilded bronze sculpture of a snake dancer in harem clothes -- but with a modern 1920s hair style -- was sculpted by Raymond Delamarre...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"La Fée" French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Louis Chalon
By Louis Chalon
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau "Fairy" or "La Fée" bronze sculpture by Louis Chalon. A nude female figure stands on an open flower with complex, textured roots. On her back are four "wings" in...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Bronze Gladiator Sculpture Signed 'Desire Grisard'
By Desire Grisard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning Art Deco French bronze sculpture of a gladiator with spear and shield. Circa 1925, signed Desire Grisard. Bronze mounted on black Belgian slate base and veined black marble.
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1920s Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Slate, Bronze

Nymph Vase Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Unique porcelain and bronze Art Nouveau lamp from the early 20th century. The porcelain design of extraordinary delicacy and finesse includes a nude mermaid and embossed flowers wit...
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Girl with a Doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France
By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Art Nouveau bronze sculpture of a girl with a doll by Leo Laporte-Blairsy, France By: Leo Laporte-Blairsy Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, p...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Bronze with Patina Signed by French Paul Philippe, 1900s
By Paul Philippe
Located in LEGNY, FR
1902-1914 Art Deco flute dancer woman bronze with green patina signed by the French sculptor Paul Philippe (1870-1930). Some scratches and traces.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Beautiful Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Female on an Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century a pretty woman sat on the back of an eagle with a marble base, signed C. Buhot, Measures: 21.5 x 10 inches.
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pierre Laurel (1892-1962) Patinated Bronze Figure "Tambourine Dancer" C1925
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Germantown, MD
Pierre LAUREL (French 1892-1962) Pseudonym of Pierre LE FAGUAYS "Dancer with tambourine" bronze sculpture on a cylindrical marble plinth.
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Early 20th Century Greco Roman French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"La Lisette" Bronze by Joanny Durand
By Joanny Durand
Located in High Point, NC
This bronze is named "La Lisette" and is signed by the artist, Joanny Durand. He was born in July 1886 at Boen-sur-Lignon, studied engraving locally, and then trained in Paris at th...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob
By Emile Jacob
Located in Chicago, US
With artful and sensuous handling of material, Emile Jacob demonstrates his life-long love of learning with a technical mastery of porcelain and glazes as well as an awareness of current artistic trends such as Japonisme and l’Art Nouveau. From a bird’s-eye view perspective popularized by Japanese wood block prints circulating in Europe, Jacob immediately confronts the viewer with the sea. The variegated blues and greens take on every murky depth, every iridescence produced on a sun-filled water’s surface; while the suggestion of movement created by undulating patterns of water morphs into sand ridges caused by breaking waves as the viewer nears for a closer examination. The effect is remarkable. Upon closer scrutiny, the abstracted ridges create an affect of being even farther away from the sea, as if high in flight. The same captivating qualities are achieved by the opaque and crystalline glazes to suggest the interior of an oyster’s shell. The ultimate pearl, a female nude, is voluptuously modeled; fusing as one with her seascape, her hair spreads out in wavy tendrils and her graceful, long fingers wrap around the plaque’s edge. Literature: Arthur, French Art Nouveau Ceramics: An Illustrated...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

French 19th-20th Century Art Nouveau Polychromed Terracotta Bust of "Crépuscule"
By Salesio Lugli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art Nouveau polychromed terracotta bust of "Crépuscule" (Twilight) After Henri Jacobs (Belgian, 1864-1935) version of Crépuscule, depicting a young ma...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene"
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene" Sculpture from the Louis XIV era in carved wood with a contemporary base 45 x 35 ...
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17th Century Louis XIV Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture of an Angel, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an Angel, reproduction in composite material, XXth century, interior and exterior decoration. Sculpture of an Angel, high quality contemporary production for interior a...
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20th Century Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

19th Century Hand¬-Carved Statue of a Woman
Located in Denton, TX
19th century hand-carved statue of a woman sculpture.
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19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Putti Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze Putti torchere table lamps on a Rouge Royal base. Each figure representi...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Inkwell by Carabin
By François-Rupert Carabin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau "Femme à la Coloquinte," glazed ceramic inkwell by François-Rupert Carabin. The inkwell feature a nude woman embracing an unusually large gourd, circa 1900. A s...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Black Apollo Torso Sculpture, Small Size, in Resin and Metal Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black Apollo torso sculpture, small size, in resin and metal base. Apollo is the male emblem of strength and beauty. This small Greek torso is the perfect embodiment of the son of Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Art-déco sculpture of woman and parrot in earthenware by Sarreguemines 1930s
By Sarreguemines
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large and elegant sculpture of a woman partially draped, lying and holding a parrot. Rare production from Sarreguemines France circa 1930, from a short lived collection that celebrat...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

True Pair Of French 19th Century Rouge Griotte Marble And Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely true pair of French 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and patinated Bronze cherub statues. Each charming statue is raised on a circular R...
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19th Century Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige
By Etienne-Henri 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 Napoleon III Antique French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

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