Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
ART NOUVEAU STYLE
In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.
ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the late 19th century
- Popularity of this modernizing style declined in the early 20th century
- Originated in France and Britain but variants materialized elsewhere
- Informed by Rococo, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art (and Japonisme), Arts and Crafts; influenced modernism, Bauhaus
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
- Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
- Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
- Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals
- Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood
ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.
The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau.
The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.
In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers.
The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.
Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass.
Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).
Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.
There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.
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Style: Art Nouveau
Meissen Boy and Dosser with Winegrapes by Theodore Eichler Model W 129
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen rarest figurine: Boy with Dosser filled with Winegrapes by Theodore Eichler, circa 1910.
Size:
Height 28.0 cm (= 11.02 inches)
Diameter 9.2 cm (= 3.62 inches)
Manufac...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic and Glass Table Lamp Sculpture, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and glass table lamp sculpture. France, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau "La Mer" Sculptures by, Raoul Larche
Located in Englewood, NJ
An important pair of early 20th century French Art Nouveau gilt and cast bronze sculptures titled "La Mer' by, Francios Raoul Larche depicting mermaids emerging from the sea each embracing a conch shell Each are period sand castings finished in a ilt bronze patina. circa 1900
Signatures:
Both Sculptures are each signed & impressed "Raoul Larche", each with impressed foundry marks 'Siot Decauville Paris Fondeur" one side piece is impressed "B747"; the second side piece is impressed "B748"
Measurements:
Side Piece: height: 16..25 in. x width: 8.5 in.
Side Piece: height: 16.25 in. x width: 8.5 in.
Literature
Philippe Dahhan, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Paris, 2000, p. 229
Notes:
Similar example sold at Sotheby's New York, The John and Katsy Mecom Collection, Part II, 26 November 1993, lot 28
Biography:
The son of an ornamental sculptor, François-Raoul Larche was a well-known Art Nouveau sculptor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'La Tuffolina', a Marble Group of a Diving Girl by Odoarda Tabacchi, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'La Tuffolina' - an important white marble group of a diving girl on a naturalistic base, by Odoarda Tabacchi
Italian, circa 1880.
Signed 'O.Tabacchi/Torino'.
This Fine marble group depicts a graceful young girl wearing a knitted bathing dress, her hair held in a chignon with her arms raised above her head in a diving position, standing on the edge of a natural POOL, with the waves lapping behind her.
This charming and dynamic figure, full of natural grace proved to be one of Tabacchi's most popular sculptures and was edited in a number of sizes in both bronze and marble.
First exhibited in marble at the Esposizione d'arte di Napoli del 1877, it was reportedly purchased by King Vittorio Emanuele II and illustrated in L'Illustrazione Italiana, No 23, June 10, 1877, in an engraving based on a sketch by Michetti.
It was subsequently exhibited with great acclaim at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle and examples were also produced in ceramic, including Parian ware examples by the English firm of Robinson & Leadbenton.
A comparative marble version is in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples.
Odoardo Tabacchi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Nouveau Bronze "Elegant Lady" by Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Late 19th century bronze by Belgian sculptor Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) depicting a stylish young maiden standing with a hat on her hands. Signed Van der Straeten on base ,...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Classic Bronze Lion Statue by Josue Dupon Belgian Sculptor Art Deco
By Josue Dupon
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic decorative bronze by Josue Dupon. Classically trained, his work can be found throughout Belgium. Antwerp Zoo and other major installations. This unique work is from the period of 1896, Dupon was a contemporary of Carlos Bugatti who also was known for this style: realism and interpretations of the modern wild animals. Beautiful signature, stunning rendering and amazing quality. The posture of the male lion is very realistic, extremely life-like casting. This is where you see the connection from the Art Nouveau period and how it later became a very common direction also associated with the Art Deco period.
Josuë Dupon (also Josué or Josue Dupon) was a Flemish sculptor and engraver. He received his education through the National Higher Institute for Fine Arts (1887). After his studies he first worked in the studio of sculptor Clément Carbon in Roeselare. He was good friends with sculptor Jules Lagae. In 1891 he won a gold medal with the monumental sculpture group Samson killing the lion and he became second in the Romeprijs for sculpture. From 1905-1934 he was a teacher of sculpture at the Antwerp Academy.
Dupon was best known as a sculptor of realistic images of exotic animals. The placement of his Camemberter and two bronze groups at the entrance of the Antwerp Zoo confirmed that reputation. He also made busts, war memorials (Ichtegem, Berchem, Hoogstraten, Roeselare) and public monuments, such as the equestrian statue of Constant Lievens in Moorslede (unveiled in 1929). The statue Man...
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1890s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Franz Bergmann, Nubian Banjira Player, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Sculpture: Nubian Banjira Player
Description: This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Nubian musician playing Banjira. It is created in polyc...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Figural Maiden and Poppy Blossom Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This heavy centerpiece bowl dates to the late 19th century and is composed of cast iron with a gilt finish. The bowl has a shallow basin made up of a series of detailed open poppy blossoms and features a sleeping maiden curled up at one side. The bowl rests on an ornate dimensional foliate base.
A lovely example of Art Nouveau metal ware...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Iron
Large Meissen Art Nouveau Figure, Flora with Cupids, by Emmerich Oehler, ca 1913
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Art Nouveau Figurine Group by Meissen:
Monumental figure of Flora, taking a step forward in dance and holding large, heavy flower garlands of yellow roses, which are wrapped with a blue bow, in hands. The hair of the female nude is artfully tied into a striped cloth, which is held together by blue ribbons and is decorated with leaf branches over the ears. On her left shoulder she carries a naked boy who is holding in an upside down position a golden wreath...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculpture "La Mer" by, Raoul Larche
Located in Englewood, NJ
An important & monumental early 20th century French Art Nouveau gilt and cast bronze "Surtot De Table" (Centerpiece for a table) titled "La Mer' by, Francios Raoul Larche depicting mermaids emerging from within the sea amongst seaweed and water holding aloft three oyster shells with one figure emerging towards the top . The sculpture is signed with signature and foundry marks and is further a period sand casting finished in a gilt patina. circa 1900
Signature:
The Sculpture is signed & impressed "Raoul Larche", further impressed foundry mark 'Siot Decauville Paris Fondeur" and numbered
Measurements:
Centerpiece: height: 29.5 in. x width: 32 in. x depth: 13 in..
Literature
Philippe Dahhan, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Paris, 2000, p. 229
Biography:
The son of an ornamental sculptor, François-Raoul Larche was a well-known Art Nouveau sculptor...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Amazing, Italian Bronze Sculpture
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Italian Bronze Sculpture.
Bronze sculpture, depicting a boy with fish, the work of the Neapolitan sculptor master Vincenzo Cinque (1852-1929).
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Bust of a Pierrette Female Pierrot
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful expressive cast of a Pierrette, a female pierrot. Has been executed in France in the last decade of the 19th century.
The sculpture is signed R. Allard.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Metal
Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Royal Dux Cup, Art Nouveau Period
Located in Paris, FR
Large Royal Dux cup crafted in porcelain biscuit. The biscuit is partially enameled, and highlighted with polychrome accents. The cup features two nymphs climbing a shell on waves. O...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Noveau French Bronze Statuette with Marble Base Depicting Young Dancer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pretty and elegant statuette in cast bronze with marble base, depicts a young dancer who performs with harmony and plasticity a difficult dance number holding lightly a bouquet of flowers, is a young dancer with clothing, hairstyle and fashion face Art Noveau, very well represented the slender body full of an elegant grace and composed, the excellent fusion of bronze statuary...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze statuette of a Woman adorned with a Flowery Hair: Bronze by Maurice-Giraud Rivière (1881-1947), standing on a green veined marble base.
Measures...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Desk Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous desk-size Vienna bronze figurine made by famous Viennese Bergmann Foundry in 1890-1900, depicts an Arab praying man dressed in oriental garments. Kneeling on a carpet, the man raises his arms. His shoes and walking stick are put aside on the edge of the carpet. Stunningly life-like, this outstanding little figurine...
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Goldscheider Terracotta "Marked, Austria, circa 1898
By Goldsheider
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Goldscheider terracotta "" Marked, Austria, circa 1898.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Wooden Statuette of a Lady Werkstatte Hagenauer Austrian Jugendstil, circa 1940
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Wooden statuette of a lady Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien brass Plinth Austrian Jugendstil 1940s marked
At the end of the 30s female forms were being worked into items like mirrors or ...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Brass
Alabaster Woman Bust Signed F. Vichi with Marble Base, Firenze, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Alabaster woman bust signed F. Vichi with marble base. Firenze, circa 1890.
Siena marble base.
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1890s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Alabaster, Siena Marble
Art Nouveau Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of Storming Bacchantes by A. Cassmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Nouveau figurine by Rosenthal.
Entitled "Stürmende Bacchantes" which translates to "Storming Bacchantes".
Depicting three half clothed figures stepping towards (or from)...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Listed Artist Charles Renee Masse Jeune Arabe
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall bronze & marble base by listed artist Charles Renee Masse, signed title Jeune Arabe, this piece its part of a series that have many auction results. Signed dated " Ch....
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Etoile de Matin" French Figural Bronze by Etienne Gaudez, 1845-1902
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a period casting of a young woman, in windswept gown and with arm uplifted while standing on a celestial globe cast with the zodiac. In the Art Nouveau taste, she is allegori...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Carved Marble Bird
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved marble bird resting on a rock with rough crystals, 20th century.
Measures: H: 12 cm, W: 19 cm, D: 9 cm.
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Nouveau Lady Sculpture Original Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau standing lady chained to the globe with a sword. Gold medal winner. Signed on the base by the Artist (August Paris) Missing part in her right hand. Large sculpture at 33"...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Meissen the Wave Art Nouveau Bowl Figurine Henschtel Konrad Q 169, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen rarest Art Nouveau item: The wave
Size:
Height 3.34 inches
Depth 6.10 inches
Width 8.26 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen sword mark (glazed bott...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Plaster Portrait Bust Sculpture of Woman, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Nouveau sculpture offers gilt plaster depicting portrait bust of a woman on plinth, unsigned, c1910
Measures: 23.5" H x 11" W ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Sculpture Signed G. Obiols, Titled "Pecheuse Bretonne", France
By G. Obiols
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture signed G. Obiols, titled "Pecheuse Bretonne", France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Austrian Terracotta Sculpture, Ernst Wahliss, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Austrian Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau figurine, circa 1880
Ernst Wahliss (1837-1900), Austrian Art Nouveau ceramic sculptural figure of a semi draped ...
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1880s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Terracotta
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Sculptural Vide Poche, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful and witty life-like sculpture depicts a bearded Muslim man in picturesque ethnic clothes, standing at full height on a Persian rug and raising his arms up in calling o...
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Style Figure of a Maiden Statue
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau style composition figure of a maiden, after the antique, the statue modeled with partially draped robe in a landscape, illegibly signed to base and with impressed numeral...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Very Large Art Nouveau Bisque Bather
Located in Paris, FR
Very large Art Nouveau bisque statue featuring a young bather standing against a tree. The girl is almost naked. The drapery that closely follows the for...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Hammered Pewter Gourd Lamp by Leon Provins, Belgium
Located in San Diego, CA
Belgian Art Nouveau hammered pewter gourd shape lamp by artist Leon Provins (Belgium, 1873-1943).
Signed L. Provins on lower half of lamp structure. Stam...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Pewter
Kitty Rix-Tichacek Nouveau Horses Sculpture, for Wiener Werkstatte Signed KR 312
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great terra-cotta / ceramic, work for the well known Austrian artist Kitty Rix. Signed impressed mark KR, WW, 2. 312. Plus original paper label. Shows restorations.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
19th Cast Bronze Statue of a Cherub Angel Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
20th century cast bronze statue of a cherub angel signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
Beautiful statue with a cherub and two devils with impresionant faces featuring a minotaur’s
m...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Kai Nielsen '1882-1924' Bing & Grondhal Porcelain Mother & Child Sculpture
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish porcelain Mother & Child sculptural figure designed by Kai Nielsen (1882-1924) for Bing & Grondhal and dating from the early 20th century. The figure portraying a na...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Nude Woman
Located in Fairfax, VA
Art Nouveau nude bronze sculpture, circa 1890 has been finished in textured golden and brown- black color.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Art-Nouveau Bronze Patinated Bust of Marie Antoinette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Art-Nouveau patinated bronze bust of "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), after the model by Agathon Léonard or Léonard Agathon van Weydeve...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Art Nouveau Otto Petri Glazed Earthenware Sculpture of a Woman Carrying Baskets
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This glazed earthenware sculpture was done by the German sculptor, Otto Petri in the period Art Nouveau style. This sculpture is a very detailed depiction o...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Earthenware
Carrara and Breccia Marble Sculpture, Signed L.C. Firenze, Italy, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara and Breccia marble sculpture, signed L.C. Firenze, Italy, circa 1890.
Signed "Scelta dum fiore" in the front.
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1890s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Breccia Marble
Art Nouveau Woman Sculpture or Bust
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful alabaster sculpture of an Art Nouveau lady resting on a marble plinth. Signed R. Schoggi.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Female Bronze Woman Nude, Sitting Beauty, by Rudolf Marcuse
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative female bronze nude by Rudolf Marcuse. Sedentary beauty.
Signed and with foundry mark Gladenbeck.
The lower part (fire-gilded) of the sc...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture Signed H. Gauquie, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture signed H. Gauquie, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Moorish Warrior, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Franz Xaver Bergmann
Sculpture: Moorish Warrior
Description: This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Moorish warrior in a historical costume, at the moment of thr...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dressform Attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900, Covered with Etro Fabric Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Dressform attributed to Thonet, Vienna 1900, covered with fabric by Etro from Italy. A very unique piece which can be used in its initial assignment as dre...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Nouveau Porcellain Vase with Neptun Sculpture, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice antique porcellaine vase in typical Art Nouveau style. With a protruding Neptun sculpture on the body. With blue and brown glaces. Manufactured...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Silvered Pewter Art Nouveau Candelabra by Achille Gamba
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau silvered Pewter Candelabra a pair
Pair of Art Nouveau silvered pewter candelabra / candleholder
with female figure surrounded by 6 arms for six candles (probably WMF)
...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau Studio Pottery Sculpture Little Girl Holding a Ball Faienza Italy
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful sculpture of a little girl holding a ball in her hands and contemplating it was executed in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century,
She is sitting with her outstr...
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1910s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Moorish Warrior, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture: Moorish Warrior
This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Moorish warrior in a historical costume, at the moment of throwing a javelin. It is created in polychrome c...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical 19th Century White Carrara Marble Sculpture Guglielmo Pugi
Located in Miami, FL
Important 19th century sculpture carved on white Carrara marble. The female figure is dressed in a stunning Art Nouveau costume and rests on a pyramidal-shaped pedestal. Magnificent ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Carrara Marble
Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887
Located in Gainesville, FL
Meissen figure of Lusatian woman holding flowers in national costume, circa 1887. This model designed by Hugo Speiler. It is marked with the Meissen mark, model number Q190d, '52,' a...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Lone Cliff in the Sea, " Remarkable Sculpture with Nudes by Edstrom, 1901
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly showing the influence of Auguste Rodin and the Art Nouveau movement, this remarkable bronze was sculpted by David Edstrom, a Swedish American artist. Here, a nude male figure is perched on the edge of a cliff, looking heavenward as a nude mermaid lies below, nude and full of invitation. Edstrom, the quintessential example of the tortured artist...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Peter Tereszczuk Viennese Figural Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming antique Viennese bronze sculpture of a young Dutch boy pulling in a fishing net by Peter Tereszczuk dating from circa 1910. The f...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic subject of a nude young Female sitting on a seashell with a shell in her hand . And with a Putti climbing up to her. Great details in t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Beautiful Farmer Maid Statue on Marble Base, Vintage 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative maid sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This makes a nice addition to any room.
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Marble, Metal
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation or champagne cup and cover made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our presenta...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Almaric Walter Pâtes de Verre Art Glass Figure of Pan Playing his Pipes
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and fine French pâtes de verre cast glass figure of Pan by Victor Amalric Walter and believed to have been made in Nancy circa 1920. This charming...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Antique Pordelain Sculpture Maiden with Goose Bing&Grøndahl A. Locker Kopenhagen
Located in Munich, DE
Charming Porcelain group of a maiden súrrounded by her goose, executed by Axel Locker for
Bing & Grøndahl around 1900.
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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