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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Bronze Figure by Christian Daniel Rauch
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857), very fine bronze showing the standing figure of Goethe in his typical thinking pose, wearing his 'Hausrock' ...
Category
German Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grant Tour 19th Century Bronze Statue of Silenus Cradling the Infant Dionysus
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Grand Tour bronze statue of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus after the antique;
Marble.
Roman copy of 1st-2nd cent. CE after a bronze Greek original of ca 300...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
C18th Lifesize Dummy Board of gentleman and monkey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A charming C18th painted lifesize dummy board, featuring a gentleman in a hat, holding his monkey in his right arm and a satchel under his left arm. A very rare example having a dumm...
Category
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Mid 19th Century Parian Figure of Diana
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine and large example of a continental parian type ware figure of Diana after the antique
circa 1850.
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Marble Busts
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti.
Odoardo Fantacchiotti (11 May 1811–4 June 1877) was an Italian sculptor of the late-Neoclassic period. He was born in Rome, but his family moved to Florence. In 1820, he enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
At the Academy, he studied under S. Ricci, and first started exhibiting in 1828. Gaining the patronage of the Grand Duke, he continued his studies, following the ideas of Aristodemo Costoli of depicting the "bello naturale". In 1839 at the Academy, he exhibited the work of the Massacre of the Innocents. In 1840 he was named professor at the Academy.
Among his public works are the statue of Boccaacio and dell'Accorso for the ground floor niches of the courtyard of the Uffizi, medallions commemorating Francesco Redi and the bust of Ferdinando II de Medici for the Museo della Specola, a statue of Sallustio Bandini (now at the Accademia dei Georgeofili, but initially planned for the loggia of the Uffizi. A marble Virgin...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big italian brown bronze after Antonio Canova circa 1850 representing "Gladiator"
Category
Italian International Style Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Parian Figure of a Flower Maiden
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century parian figure of a flower maiden, the lady holding a basket of flowers and leaning on a floral log, wonderful detail all around. The base has some damage in a few places...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Carving with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or dress a over-door with this elegant antique sculpture. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the element depicts an ornate, gilt decorative wood wall mounted carv...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Dancer In Venetian Costume, Vienna Circa 1939
Located in Vienna, AT
A dancer in Venetian costume striding forward: a black, tightly laced corset with a wide peplum, in which she has tucked a purple lace shawl that she holds to one side with an outstr...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of Six Italian Carved Wood And Bone Peasant Musicians
Located in Essex, MA
Six carved figures playing instruments in peasant dress.
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Walnut
Antique Carrera Marble of a Dancing Putti playing Cymbals after Clodion
Located in London, GB
A fine and good size Carrara marble sculpture of a dancing putti, playing cymbals, after a design by Clodion. A finely carved piece, set upon a red griot...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Young Bacchus Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar or a wet bar with this elegant matching pair of antique cherub carvings, with child Bacchus god of wine, reprensenting the grape harvest and the enjoyment of w...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Antique Fragmentary Statuary Marble Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique fragment of a statuary marble sculpture, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.
Dating to circa 1840, this striking I...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
An anatomical sculpture, depicting a flayed man, France circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
An anatomical plaster sculpture with traces of gilding, depicting a flayed man sitting on a cubic base, in a position with the torso inclined and the arms supporting the head. Reference to a work by the French sculptor Pierre Puget...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Spanish Majolica Statue of John the Baptist
Located in Kent, Dover
A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.
Category
Spanish Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French parcel gilt and bronze fire grate - or chenet Circa 1850 on this collectable work of art
Two chubby bronze cherubs either side, well cast Gilt structure has a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Allegory of Autumn White Marble Italy XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Female statue in white statuary marble, allegorical personification of autumn, Italy mid-19th century. Whole figure dressed in the old fashioned way with gown, headdress of vine leav...
Category
Italian Other Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Joseph Cuvelier Equestrian Bronze, circa 1860
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A Joseph Cuvelier (French 1833-1879) bronze equestrian model of a polo player, circa 1860, cast by H. Luppens & Cie, dark brown patina.
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Porcelain White Dolphin Group on Bronze Base, Ginori, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Italian porcelain white dolphin group on bronze base, Ginori, circa 1860.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dancing Faun after Soldani-Benzi, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small ceramic statue of the Dancing Faun after the original by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi from 1695/1697.
Category
Unknown Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Heinrich Max Imhof, Hagar and Ishmael, 1849
Located in Greding, DE
Inscription on the foot: "HEINRICH IMHOF FEC ROMA 1849".
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
C19th Century stone Putti with wreath
Located in London, GB
C19th stone Putti holding a wreath.
Charming and decorative C19th stone characterful putti standing and encircled in a laurel leaf wreath.
There is wear and signs of damage however t...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
19th Century Italian Marble Statue of Crying Child
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality mid-19th century Italian marble statue of a young child standing next to a wicker basket, crying.
Unsigned.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Portrait Bust of a Lady, Dated 1837
Located in Greding, DE
Portrait bust of a lady of the Biedermeier period. The bust was most probably modelled in plaster using the impression of the death mask. Signed on the ...
Category
Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bronze by Henri Picard Rococo Style Statue Children / Cherubs and Goat
By Henri Picard
Located in Toledo, OH
Large French Rococo style bronze figural group of cherubs and a goat by Henri Picard (1840-90). Small stamp on bottom of base 0000 HPICARD. Base is modeled after a similar sculpture ...
Category
European Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Staffordshire Figures Of Girls Sitting On Deer
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming pair of Staffordshire figurines featuring girls seated on deer. Staffordshire pottery has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century in the heart of England. Known fo...
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Alabaster Figure
Located in San Marino, CA
An Italian alabaster sculpture, circa 1860. Perfect for desktop, coffee table or bookcase accessorizing or to add to an existing collection of 19th century sculptures.
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with Cupid, 1840
Located in IT
19th century, Italian white marble sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with cupid, Italy, 1840
This valuable sculpture, made in white marble in 1840, is a work signed by Pompeo Marchesi....
Category
Italian Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antica scultura lignea Raffigurazione di Santo
Located in Milano, MI
Antica scultura lignea Raffigurazione di Santo
Descrizione
Antica scultura policroma lignea
Presenta mancanze date dal tempo
1800
Produzione: Ita...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Hardstone and Silver Plaque – Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare Italian plaque from the early 1800s is an extraordinary work of art, featuring a stunning combination of semi-precious hardstones and solid silver. Measuring 28 x 28 cm, th...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Nice Mid 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figure of a Woman Cast by Alfred Daubrée
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Mid 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figure of a Woman Cast by Alfred Daubrée
Attributed to Charles Cumberworth and Cast by Alfred Daubrée
Depicting a beautiful woman in robes ...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Patinated-Bronze Sculptures of Voltaire and Rousseau
Located in London, GB
Pair of French patinated-bronze sculptures of Voltaire and Rousseau
French, Mid 19th century
Measures: Height 47/48cm, width 17cm, depth 17cm
These excellent sculptures depict the Enlightenment philosophers Voltaire and Rousseau, and are made in the model of works by Jean-Claude-Francois Joseph Rosset (French, 1706-1786). Rousseau, the philosopher of course famous for this discourses on inequality and social justice and similar areas, is shown standing with a scroll in his right hand and a cane in his left, wearing a shirt with frills, waistcoat and frock coat. Voltaire, the great defender of tolerance, freedom of speech, freedom of religion...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th century French bronze figures of a boy and girl, each figure seated and dressed in robes, supported on finely cast gilt bronze cylindrical plinths...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative 19th-Century Marble HEAD of a Child
Located in Madrid, ES
This decorative marble bust of a child, dating to the 19th century or earlier, is a charming and timeless piece of art. Finely carved with delicate features, the sculpture captures t...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Decorative Victorian Plaster Corbel Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 1870s, these decorative antique corbel figures were once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting h...
Category
English Tudor Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
Located in Lantau, HK
Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740.
The Artist
The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral of Saxony, in 1710. It was the first factory in Europe to succeed in making white hard-paste porcelain. The early years of the Meissen production were focused on creating copies of Chinese porcelain. It was only when Kaendler began to work at Meissen in 1731 that the manufactory would break free from the influence of Asia and produce porcelain of true European character.
The Painting
A sculptor by training, Kaendler took over the direction of the manufactory in 1733. He is considered the key figure in the development of Meissen and the individual behind the transformation of the factory’s porcelain during the 18th century. Kaendler demonstrated his artistic ability by creating a variety of porcelain groups including the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Pastoral and Crinoline groups, and Cris de Paris, which were met with widespread acclaim and made Meissen famous throughout all of Europe. Soon these porcelain figures would be used extensively alongside vases and other ornaments to decorate interiors.
Provenance
The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), and then developed further by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), depicting amorous scenes with dancers, women and shepherds engaged in frivolous pursuits, spread all over Europe during the first half of the 18th century. This is due to the French engraver Gabriel Huquier (1695-1747), who dedicated himself to images and engravings after Francois Boucher and Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), who fostered the concept of Rococo style, that brought about the new trend in decorative arts.
In 1738, Kaendler introduced one of his figures in pastoral costume with the Handkuss (Hand-kiss) scene under a tree. For the shepherd lovers’ scene, the German sculptor drew his inspiration from Boucher and Watteau. Since the 1730s, the Meissen manufactory has been providing Watteau’s engravings...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Mirabeau by F. Truphene, 1857
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique bronze sculpture was crafted in France; the bronze figure depicts the French politician Mirabeau and is signed, stamped and dated on the base by Francois Joseph A....
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Porcelain Maiden with Child Statue, 1850s
By Capodimonte
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century Italian porcelain Maiden and her child statue from the 1850s.
A damage at the back of the maiden has been renovated.
Beautiful qu...
Category
European Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue
Located in Southall, GB
A beautifully refined bronze statue depicting an art scholar teaching two young cherubs. It has been finished with a patina for developing glossy sheen with age. Mounted on an oval b...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Set of Three Barbotine Ceramic Pieces Signed by Thomas Sergent
Located in Sofia, BG
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...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French patinated bronze group of woman and cupid by Jean Jules Salmson
Located in London, GB
An antique French patinated bronze group of a classical woman seated on a chair and spinning thread. She has a basket of spun thread to her side. Holding a thread at her feet is the ...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian n...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
French Bronze of Hebe and Jupiter Disguised as an Eagle, by L.C. Hippolyte Buhot
Located in New York, NY
French bronze of Hebe and Jupiter Disguised as an Eagle, by Louis Charles Hippolyte Buhot.
Louis-Charles-Hippolyte Buhot (1815-1865) was a pupil of David d'Angers. Buhot entered t...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Gilt Bronze Cherub, c1860
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Italian gilt bronze cherub c1860
A small cherub praying on a cushion, cast around 1860 in Italy, then gilded with heavy wear to gilding but leavin...
Category
Italian Other Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of bronzed cast iron Italian Renaissance style fire andirons
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of bronzed cast iron Renaissance style andirons. Each with a figure of a cherub holding a cornucopia, on a ring turned and baluster column over stepped quadripartite plinth ba...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Italian Porcelain White Dolphin Group on Bronze Base, Ginori, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Italian Porcelain white dolphin group on bronze base, Ginori, Circa 1860.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Bronze Mounted Figural Incense Burners, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Each with a figure of a turbanned boy playing drums with porcelain flowers and a cabbage flower with a removable lid.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Female Figures Holding Pestle and Mortar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century cast iron female figures holding pestle and mortar.
A lovely pair of figures, they are very heavy each of the figures is holding ...
Category
Classical Roman Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture with a brown patina shaded in green signed Pigalle on the base, representing a child surprised by a crayfish's pinching. Tears are running down the cheeks of the naked child, sitting on a large shell, as he has just been pinched by a crayfish. The sculpture rests on a green marble base.
Jean-Baptiste Pigalle is a great French sculptor born in Paris in 1714. At a very young age, he studied sculpture and became aware that his art was the meaning of his life. He moved to Italy in 1734 to perfect his technique. Then, he joined the Beaux-Arts, thanks to his work "Mercury attaching his heel" (1740) which had an immediate success. Several artists have a copy, painters represent it on their canvases, and a biscuit reduction is made by the manufacture of Sevres in 1770. Very quickly the orders multiplied and Mme de Pompadour took him under her wing. Juggling between baroque and classical styles, he made portraits of Diderot and Voltaire and then realized the famous funeral monuments...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Head of Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not sure of origin. Most likely this head has been removed from its original body. From a great Los Angeles collection.
Category
Chinese Other Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine
Located in Madrid, ES
Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze figurine
Figure in french gold bronze with baccarat sculpted glass base. The quality of the bronze is exquisite and ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hercules Bronze
Located in Southall, GB
A French bronze of Hercules. This wonderful piece depicts the great battle of the Lernaean Hydra monster, the multi-headed beast. As one head was severed by Hercules, two more took i...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Biscuit Figures, Mid-19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
Jean Marie Gilles, Jeune (Active1837-1868) was one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality biscuit porcelain in the 19th century. He was the official porcelain supplier to the wife of Napoleon III. Empress’ Eugenie, countess of Teba (Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman, 1826-1920). The firm dates back to the 1830s and was located at 28, rue Paradis-Poissonnerie, Paris, France. Gilles displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London where he was awarded a Gold Medal. The Gilles firm, listed as Gilles Jeune, also exhibited at the 1862 International Exhibition in London and the Paris Exhibition of 1867
Biscuit porcelain comes from the French “bis-cuit”, meaning “baked twice” he term is generally used for unglazed ware. Porcelain figures and ornamental wares are left in the unglazed biscuit state for aesthetic reasons. Although white, porous and difficult to clean, French biscuit...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 1840 Large Bronze Head of Russian Priest Labelled James Bourlet & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare bronze head of a Russian Priest with a paper label from the very famous James Bourlet & Son's L...
Category
German Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of putti bronzes on porphyry and sienna marble column plinths. Italian, circa 1860.
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fireback with Cupid God of Love - Good Also on Wall
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4760 - Old and little French fireback with cherub., suitable also hangin on the chimney hood as a sculpture on the wall: he is Cupid, the god of love !
Category
French Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Neptune With Two Dolphins Mounted On A Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze figure of Neptune with two dolphins mounted on a marble base very fine quality. Circa 1850, France.
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
