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Baroque Figurative Sculptures

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...

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18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800
Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm

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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure
Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French 18th Century Hand Carved  Baroque Winged Angel Head
French 18th Century Hand Carved  Baroque Winged Angel Head

French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful hand carved winged angel head with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repair. Treated against woodworm. Measurement here...

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18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750
Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750

Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful small Baroque angel with glass eyes. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1700- 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here b...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered . Measurements include the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:16cm D:8cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Antique Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Baroque Angel Sculpture Circa 1700-1750
Antique Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Baroque Angel Sculpture Circa 1700-1750

Antique Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Baroque Angel Sculpture Circa 1700-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved and painted. Several old layers of paint visible Italy, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses Measureme...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings
17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings

17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head, France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm

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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century German White Porcelain Putti Cherub Ring Holder Figurines, 1
Pair of Mid-Century German White Porcelain Putti Cherub Ring Holder Figurines, 1

Pair of Mid-Century German White Porcelain Putti Cherub Ring Holder Figurines, 1

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a charming pair of fine white porcelain cherub figurines, produced in Germany during the Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s. The two delightful put...

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Mid-20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Figurative Knob in Bronze 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy
Figurative Knob in Bronze 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy

Figurative Knob in Bronze 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy

Located in Milano, MI

Bronze Bust Of 1600s, cast depicting a young boy with curly hair and a gathered robe over his neck ending in an oval section with beaded border. This antique bronze knob of Italian ...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century
Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century

Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century Alabastro Fiorito Marble is a highly prized marble, the columns are made of Alpine green marble. It com...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Early 19th Century Pair of Continental Polychrome Carved Wood Adoring Angels.
Early 19th Century Pair of Continental Polychrome Carved Wood Adoring Angels.

Early 19th Century Pair of Continental Polychrome Carved Wood Adoring Angels.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Early 19th Century Pair of Continental Polychrome Carved Wood Adoring Angels. A substantial and striking matched pair of large-scale, carved architectural altar figures depicting k...

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Early 19th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture
Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture

Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Giltwood

Baroque Giltwood Angel Candleholder, Italian, Circa 1750
Baroque Giltwood Angel Candleholder, Italian, Circa 1750

Baroque Giltwood Angel Candleholder, Italian, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Stunning carved wooden Baroque angel with candleholder. Very beautiful period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Made out of wood iron and plaster. Weathered and small losses. Measurement inc...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Virgin Immaculate with Silver Crown
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Virgin Immaculate with Silver Crown

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Virgin Immaculate with Silver Crown

Located in Madrid, ES

A deeply evocative Spanish Baroque carving of the Virgin Immaculate, dating from the 17th century. Executed in carved and polychromed wood, the figure is shown in prayer with hands j...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750
Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750

Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...

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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Giltwood Baroque Ornament, Carved, Italy Circa 1650-1750
Giltwood Baroque Ornament, Carved, Italy Circa 1650-1750

Giltwood Baroque Ornament, Carved, Italy Circa 1650-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.
AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.

AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81 cm. H (without ba...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century Italian Baroque Winged Putti Sculptures in Carved Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Winged Putti Sculptures in Carved Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Winged Putti Sculptures in Carved Wood

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Pair of carved and gilt Italian Baroque Carved Putti. The Putti, or winged child figures, are finished in a softly time-worn silvered and gilt surface. Each features a l...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Saint Sculpture, French, Late 18th Century
Carved Saint Sculpture, French, Late 18th Century

Carved Saint Sculpture, French, Late 18th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860
Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860

Gardener couple consisting of two large single figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate decorations and pinned-up apron, corset and borders, a...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand
18th Century Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand

18th Century Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Baroque Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with one hand raised heavenward and the other lightly grasping drapery at the wa...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes

Located in Buisson, FR

Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Bozzetto 'Saint Paul on Patmos' c. 1720–1730 Terracotta
18th Century Italian Bozzetto 'Saint Paul on Patmos' c. 1720–1730 Terracotta

18th Century Italian Bozzetto 'Saint Paul on Patmos' c. 1720–1730 Terracotta

Located in Epfach, DE

Italian, Bozzetto, 'Saint Paul on Patmos', c. 1720–1730. Terracotta, monogrammed 'J F'. This expressive and finely modelled Italian terracotta bozzetto was likely created in Rome ar...

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1720s Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique Baroque Style Marble Reliefs, St. George & St. Jacob, Germany
Antique Baroque Style Marble Reliefs, St. George & St. Jacob, Germany

Antique Baroque Style Marble Reliefs, St. George & St. Jacob, Germany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique German hand carved marble relief in Baroque style representing St. George slaying the Dragon (right), in good condition. The lance is made of iron. Hand carved marble reli...

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20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi, 18th Century
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi, 18th Century

Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Carved and partially polychromed wooden sculpture of a Franciscan monk with raised arms and an upward gaze, likely representing Saint Francis of Assisi. Fragmentary condition; the ar...

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18th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Ancient Fountain Fountain, Cementitious Malta End 19th Century
Italian Ancient Fountain Fountain, Cementitious Malta End 19th Century

Italian Ancient Fountain Fountain, Cementitious Malta End 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

ANCIENT FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN - CEMENTITIOUS MALTA end 19th Century Italy external dimensions: cm.L110xL75x135H internal basin cm.L95xL50x23H HEIGHT 135 cm WIDTH 110 cm DEPTH 7...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Cement

Magnificent fireplace in cream Valencia marble. From Venice 19th Century
Magnificent fireplace in cream Valencia marble. From Venice 19th Century

Magnificent fireplace in cream Valencia marble. From Venice 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Magnificent fireplace in cream Valencia marble. From Venice, private collection 19th Century The marble is spectacular, luminous, and has an extraordinary grain. It is medium-sized,...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Sculptural Fantasy Gold Gilt Wall Mirror, Angels, Centaur, Finesse Originals
Sculptural Fantasy Gold Gilt Wall Mirror, Angels, Centaur, Finesse Originals

Sculptural Fantasy Gold Gilt Wall Mirror, Angels, Centaur, Finesse Originals

By Finesse Originals

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large sculptural fiberglass and resin fantasy wall mirror made by Finesse Originals featuring angels, centaur and dog motif. Large-scale, minor damage to angel ear.

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1960s American Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Glass, Resin

Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy

Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy After Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable s...

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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920
Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920

Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of French stone sculptures from the early 20th century features two Médicis vases with gadroon decor on a square base. This exquisite pair of early 20th-century French ston...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure

18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure  Italy, 18th century or older An exquisite 18th-century Italian Baroque Santos figure is a fine example of religious artistry, dating back...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings

Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:17cm D:7cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint   

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique panel depicting a Saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...

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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

AMAZING PAIR MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.
AMAZING PAIR MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.

AMAZING PAIR MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.

Located in Madrid, ES

PAIR OF MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81 cm. H (without ba...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800
Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800

Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800

Located in Hamburg, DE

This finely carved wooden cherub head, dating back to around 1800, is a remarkable example of German craftsmanship. Unlike many similar pieces, this putto remains in its original, un...

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Early 1800s German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth
18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth

18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth. Offered is a beautifully carved 18th century Italian torso or figure on a recent carved wood plinth. This is a lovely addition to a colle...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel

18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud which is draped over his shoulder...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Pair 18th Century  Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate

Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormo...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Slate, Bronze

Angel Cherub Head Gilded Plaster Gold Wall Decoration 17cm
Angel Cherub Head Gilded Plaster Gold Wall Decoration 17cm

Angel Cherub Head Gilded Plaster Gold Wall Decoration 17cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage angel or cherub head with wings, made of gilded plaster, second half of the 20th century. A charming gold wall decoration, ideal for Christmas. This item is in excellent vin...

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1970s European Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Giltwood Baroque Angel Head Fragment, Italian, Circa 1750
Giltwood Baroque Angel Head Fragment, Italian, Circa 1750

Giltwood Baroque Angel Head Fragment, Italian, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:10,5cm D:10cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes

Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes

Located in Buisson, FR

Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement her...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Large 18th Century Hand Carved Angel Statues
Pair of Large 18th Century Hand Carved Angel Statues

Pair of Large 18th Century Hand Carved Angel Statues

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is a pair of jaw dropping hand carved angles. Each figure is carved with an individual face and pose. Removed from a Church in Europe and brought to the States in the 1990's. Th...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Bacchus - Southern Italy, late 17th century
Bacchus - Southern Italy, late 17th century

Bacchus - Southern Italy, late 17th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Bacchus 
Southern Italy, late 17th century
 Alabaster Sculpture
 H: 20 cm A finely carved 17th-century alabaster sculpture of a naked Bacchus. This Italian alabaster figure depicts ...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Italian 18th Century Baroque Chalk / Cast Stone Angel Head
Italian 18th Century Baroque Chalk / Cast Stone Angel Head

Italian 18th Century Baroque Chalk / Cast Stone Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful chalk/ cast stone angel head. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:11cm D:10cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings

Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:16cm D:7cm

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hispanic Filipino Crucified  Christ  Carved Wood Sculpture
Hispanic Filipino Crucified  Christ  Carved Wood Sculpture

Hispanic Filipino Crucified Christ Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind sculpture of Crucified Christ in carved wood and crystal eyes (one of them its loose), 18th century Hispano Filipino School. The crown, ...

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1730s Philippine Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"
Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Located in Madrid, ES

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver, Gold Leaf

Roman Bronze Sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th Century
Roman Bronze Sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th Century

Roman Bronze Sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Roman bronze sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th century Measures: cm. 33 × 66 H. 50 Good conditions.

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent
Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent

Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent

By Giambologna, Ferdinando de Luca

Located in Paris, FR

Very large bronze sculpture with brown patina, based on the group "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by John of Bologna (Giambologna). This pivoting composition shows three figures in motion: a man on the ground defeated with his shield turned upside down, a second one arched clutching a woman launched towards the sky trying to escape, all on a naturalistic base. The Sabine man, the Roman and the Sabine woman are all depicted naked. This staging plays on serpentine lines known as "figura serpentinata" and diagonals giving a beautiful variety of volumes and a multiplicity of angles of view. The bronze is signed F. De Luca...

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1880s French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

Located in Stamford, CT

A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...

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Early 18th Century Russian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

18th Century French Carved Giltwood Cherub Head Fragment
18th Century French Carved Giltwood Cherub Head Fragment

18th Century French Carved Giltwood Cherub Head Fragment

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

This early 18th-century carved giltwood double cherub wall appliqué is a substantial and highly sculptural fragment, European in origin. Formed as two closely arranged cherub heads f...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau
19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau

19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau

Located in Dublin, IE

A magnificent 19th century bronze of Ulysses stringing his bow on square base. After Jacques Bousseau (1681-1740). Circa 1830 French Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 11 i...

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th

Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ
17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ

Located in Stamford, CT

A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Chestnut

Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great
Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great

Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, better known as Catherine the Great. Mars, the Roman God of war, is seen wearing a Roman war attire on his white double horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Mars is seen holding the handle of his sword. On his head is a beautiful silver helmet...

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19th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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