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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Statue en terre cuite femme porteuse d'une jarre signée XX's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Statue en terre cuite femme porteuse d'une jarre signée XX's
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Porcelain Group 'Spring of Love' by R. Aigner Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1916
By Rosenthal, Richard Aigner
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Large Art Nouveau Group:
Monumental depiction of a pair of lovers in intimate embrace: Unclothed young lady sitting on a pedestal and kissing the naked young man standing ...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"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
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster skinned anatomical figure circa 1900s. Ellegible signature.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
20th Century Frosted Glass Sculpture entitled "Java Elephant" by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
An impressive frosted and clear glass study of a walking Javanese elephant with textured surface and fine hand finished detail, signed Lalique France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Meissen Lovely Dog Figurine Terrier by Paul Walther made c. 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Lovely Figurine Of Dog:
It Is A Type Of British Smooth Fox Terrier Sitting On White Oval Base / The Dog's Body Is Brownish Coloured, Wit...
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1930s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Lady With Muff, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1906
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant young lady with a wide-brimmed hat, decorated with green-brown-white checkered ribbons and a blue feather, wearing a floor-length white dress with a green hem and button plac...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Porcelain
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Woman, Art Nouveau Period, Vienna, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of glazed ceramic woman. Art Nouveau period. Vienna, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Two girls in clothing of circa 1900, the elder with hair pinned up in a bun in a blue fringed white dress with a yellow petticoat...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
By Meissen Porcelain, Martin Wiegand
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine:
Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with big hat with brim turned up in front, dressed in green bodice with gold hem, wide sk...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of Lady in Bronze by Italian Author 1920s
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze sculpture of nude lady, made by Italian author in the 1920s
Ø cm 26 Ø cm 22 h cm 36
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Museum Quality Arts & Crafts Oak Crucifix w Stylished Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil table or altar crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lalique of France "Nude Dancer" Frosted Crystal Girl Sculpture, Signed
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Lalique of France "Nude Dancer" Frosted Crystal Girl Sculpture, Signed. Gorgeous, frosted crystal girl "Nude Dancer" figurine, also known as "Dans Beige", by Lalique of France, circa...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
A fine original hand carved sculpture of a woman signed F. Vichi
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite example of a late 19th early 20th century hand carved sculpture of a semi -robed nude signed F. Vichi. The statue portrays a coy yet sensuous female figure, bare breaste...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
20th Century Cast Bronze Statue of a Nymph Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
The famed Italian sculptor Ferdinando de Luca created this incredible cast bronze likeness of a girl in the 20th century. Its stylized Art Nouveau aesthetic has a vibrancy which perf...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Bowl with Nymph and Girl, by P. Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Flat oval bowl with an irregular, wavy lined and partially pierced rim, on the narrow sides two naked figures facing each other, a young girl and a young woman with long hair playing in the waist-deep, foaming water, the girl spreading...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dated 1880 Signed Ferville-Suan French Naturalistic Bronze of Lady with Hawk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent 19th-century French bronze sculpture is signed by the renowned artist Louis-Félix Ferville-Suan (1847–1925) and dated 1880, representing a prime example of the natur...
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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group:
Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearin...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887
Located in Sarasota, 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
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Porcelain
Large Porcelain Group 'Joy of Life' by J. Limburg Rosenthal Selb Germany Ca 1923
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely Rare Large Art Nouveau Group:
Monumental figure of Flora with chin-length hair in a long dress loosely embracing the beautiful body, her right foot resting on a low pedest...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Virgin and Child in terracotta signed M. Normand, circa 1890–1910
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A touching terracotta sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus in her arms, signed M. Normand on the base. Created around 1890–1910, this delicate work illustrate...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Laurie Smith Art Noveau Marble Polychrome Bronze Nude Lady Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare bronze nude sculpture on solid marble base signed Laurie Smith circa 1940's nice clean condition.
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20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sculpture, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vienna Art Ceramics Art Nouveau Figure Putto Riding on a Cock by Doblinger, 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Item
Modelled by Ferdinand Doblinger (1872-1935), circa 1910.
Manufactured by 'Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1920s by Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Liberty Italian Pottery
Located in Brescia, IT
Galileo Chini
for S. Lorenzo Mugello
Floence, Italy
1920s
"PAX ET BONUM" glazed earthware
Excellent condiction
Measures: H 30 cm.
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1900s Bronze Figure on Marble Base, Metal Statue, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative metal statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal, fixed on a marble base. It is a nice and beautiful sculpture. Found at an estate ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bronze Sculpture with a Brown Patina, Signed by Auguste Moreau, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with a brown patina, signed by Auguste Moreau, 20th century.
Bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 20th century, beautiful brown patina.
H: 20 cm, W: 13 cm, D: 13 cm
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'The Temptation' by Eugene-Victor Cherrier
By Eugène-Victor Cherrier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'The Temptation' by Eugene-Victor Cherrier.
A fine patinated bronze ewer modeled in high relief depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Sig...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
Located in New York City, NY
A fine original lifesize signed Goldscheider hand painted terracotta figure of a young Black child wearing knickers, a jacket and a cap.
Vienna 1890's
The young African American boy is seated with hands folded in his lap on an antique wicker chair...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Sculpture Boy & Girl Playing with Goat After Pietro Balestra, 1900s
By Pietro Balestra
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Terra Cotta Group Boy And Girl Playing With A Goat After Pietro Balestra 1900s
Late 19th century beautifully detailed statue in terracotta of a boy and a girl playing with a goat pl...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
Materials
Metal
Meissen porcelain figure Group of Putti with Flowers
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Group of Putti with Flowers
This Meissen porcelain figurine depicts three putti in a flower scene. One in the center, seated on a pedestal, places a wreat...
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19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Jugendstil Bronze Boy Sculpture Wall Sconce Holding Up Roses, Wall Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and original bronze wall bracket sconce.
If children and flowers bring joy to your life then this antique wall sconce could be perfect for you. This sculptural bronze wall ligh...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Round Bronze Plaque Depicting a Male Profile on Wooden Stand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Round Bronze Plaque Depicting A Male Profile On A Wooden Support From The 1900s. Particular and signed object. Not easy to find, as it was commissioned by...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Art Nouveau Polychromed Terracotta Bust of "Crépuscule"
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 French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$4,750 Sale Price
26% Off
Petite Statue Figure of the Nuremberg Water Fountain Goose Man Antique Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful metal figurine of the goose man, a statue in the middle of a water fountain in Nuremberg, Germany. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A bea...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (1873-1941). Art Nouveau, early 20th Century
By Ruth Milles
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Plaster Sculture by Ruth Milles (Sweden, 1873-1941). A young girl with a bouquet of flowers. Art Nouveau, early 20th Century.
Ruth Milles is the sister of the world famous ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Knight by François A. Clémencin
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRANÇOIS ANDRÉ CLÉMENCIN
French, 1878-1950
"Celui qui fut pris" (The one that was taken)
Patinated & polychromed bronze Signed on base "A. Clemencin"
Item # 110BKP22X
An exquisi...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Bronze Middle Eastern Man Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb quality antique bronze sculpture of a Middle Eastern gentleman in regal dress by the renowned Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London dating from around 1900. The well cas...
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Early 1900s British Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, 'After The Bath', by Robert Ockelmann, ca 1890
By Robert Ockelmann, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative, fully sculpted representation of a naked young beauty with her hair tied back, covering her nakedness after her bath with a softly draped cloth, which she holds...
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1890s German Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
‘Una And The Lion' Sculpture By Octave Galliard-Sansonetti Dated 1903
Located in London, GB
Indulge in the graceful allure of this exquisite masterpiece sourced on our ventures through the picturesque landscapes of France. Presenting 'Una and The Lion' Sculpture by the este...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Henri Michel Chapu "La Jeunesse" Bronze Statue by Barbedienne H 46.5 inches
By Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large parcel-gilt bronze figural sculpture: “La Jeunesse”
By Henri Michel Chapu (1833-1891)
Signed Chapu, F. Barbedienne Foundeur Paris, Seal Achi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alexandre Falguière : "Bust of Diana" - Patinated bronze - Early 20th C.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alexandre FALGUIERE (1821-1900, France) : "Bust of Diana the huntress"
Patinated bronze proof, mounted on a small square stepped base in griotte marble, with a metal base
Antique ...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Statue "Girl Holding a Shoe" in the style of Juan Clara
By Juan Clara
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Statue "Girl Holding a Shoe"
manufacturer / artist unknown
(in the style of Juan Clara ~ Spanish, 1875 - 1935"
"Juan Clara ~ Spanish, 1875 - 1935 – was a prominent Spanish sculptor...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Large "Putto" Cherub Figure Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large "Putto" figure handmade in the 1930s at Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark. The figure is made from earthenware and is covered in a beautiful fat grey craquelé glazing. Stamped with the manufacturers logo (3 fishes) underneath.
Michael Andersen & Sons was a famous danish ceramics workshop established in 1890 at the small island of Bornholm, Denmark. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
"Nude with Lily Pad, " Important Bronze Candlestick by Roman Bronze Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sensuous, languorous female nude, cast in bronze and designed to serve as a candle base, was probably sculpted by Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, given that the artist did anoth...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,150 Sale Price
25% Off
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual design with high relief C-scrolls and flowers in Rococo style (from theArt Nouveau' period) with a lovely walnut case/. Equipment in full working order.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Studio Pottery Girl With Apple Farina Domenico Baccarini Faenza
Located in Munich, DE
This enchanting little girl holding an apple in her hands is made out of ceramic. The sculpture was created at the beginning of the 20th century by the artist Domenico Baccarini for ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting nude female figure on marble base
Located in Cantù, IT
Patinated bronze sculpture depicting nude female figure on marble base
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau "The Bather" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Nouveau "The Bather" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure on a rectangular plinth, indistinctly signed. 19.5" H x 8.5" W x 5" D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar 1910s Liege Belgium
High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual design ...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel
High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual de...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Art Nouveau Iron Palm Plant Sculpture on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th Century French La Belle Époque life size plant sculpture handcrafted in iron having a palm plant on a distinctive Art Nouveau style wrought iron base, all with a time e...
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19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel
High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade)
Unusual de...
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1910s Belgian Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Liberty, a Patinated Lead Figurative Sculpture, France, c1900
Located in London, GB
A solid lead cast Art Nouveau statue of lady Liberty rendered in very fine detail, with exquisite aged patination. An immensely romantic depiction with incredible movement, flowing c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
Art Nouveau bronze signed: “Hoffmann”
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Nouveau bronze signed: “Hoffmann”
Anker Hoffmann was a Danish sculptor and metal artist who worked in the Art Nouveau style.
Hoffmann was primarily known for his bronze sculptur...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Triumphant Man, " Spectacular Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup w/ Male Nude, Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and spectacular, this gilded bronze trophy cup in the Art Nouveau style was sculpted by Eugène Bourgouin for Christofle, and is richly decorated wi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$13,200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century bronze entitled "Le Porteur d'Eau Tunisien" by Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in London, GB
An excellent French late 19th Century bronze sculpture of a Tunisian man carrying two jugs, one on each arm. With good detail and a rich red/brown patina. Raised on top of a fitted bronze base signed 'Debut' and stamped with 'Bronze Garanti' Seal. Also with plaque to the fore inscribed “Prix de Rome”, attesting to this model winning the top prize at the Exhibition in Rome in 1890.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 32 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1890
Book Ref Bronze of the 19th Century by Pierre Kjellberg
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 8730
ABOUT
Marcel Debut (French, 1865 ~ 1933)
French sculptor, son of the sculptor Jean Didier Debut (1824-1893). He studied under Henri Chapu at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1883 until the outbreak of the First World War.
He is best known for his sculptures of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Franz Bergmann, Goebel Company, and Rosenthal. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $160,819 while the average work can sell for $3,499.
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