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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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Style: Baroque
19th Century Italian Sculpture – Boy with a Cornucopia
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Italian Sculpture – Boy with a Cornucopia Dimensions: 33 x 12 x 12 cm Material: Carved and polychrome wood A delicate 19th-century Italian sculpture depicting a child h...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Pine

Angelo Basso Bronze Figurative Sculpture "Vanity"
By Angelo Basso
Located in Miami, FL
This striking bronze figurative sculpture by renowned Italian-American artist Angelo Basso is a testament to his exceptional craftsmanship and mastery of ...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

A Timber Group of Sleeping Silenus and Youth, Probably Dionysus, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Timber Group of Sleeping Silenus and Youth, Probably Dionysus, 17th Century Provenance: Acquired from a private collection, Paris c. 1980s. Description: Reminiscent of Flemis...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique French Bronze Cherub Praying Child Sculpture circa 1920
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique cast bronze sculpture of a child praying while kneeling on a pillow. In the style of Emile Pinedo (Fr., 1840-1916). Small Antique...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture, northern Italy, early 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Evocative wooden sculpture depicting a female figure, probably a Magdalene, made in the northern Italian area in the early 18th century. The work, carved in wood, gilded, and polychr...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, each modeled as a baby Bacchus, in the form of a child faun, seated on tree trunk a...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Figure of a Priest with Crozier, Italian, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cast bronze figure of a priest holding a cornucopial form crozier. Mounted on a modern turned ebonized wood socle. The bronze figure is 9 1/2" tall. Overall height including th...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar
Located in Essex, MA
Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.
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1660s French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a child playing the Cymbals
By E. Peynot
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a Child playing the Cymbals Sitting Cross leg on a rock, fine detailed casting, on the face, Hands with the cymbal band wrapped around, Stripes on...
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1860s French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set of 4 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks. Thes...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Capodimonte Baroque Lady Figurine With Lace Dress, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite early 20th-century Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a Baroque lady dressed in layered lace with floral embellishments. Handcrafted in Italy around 1900, this tr...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Cubitt car Mascot of Cupid by LE Jeune
By A.E. Lejeune
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage Cubitt car mascot in the form of brass Cupid with bow & arrow,stamped Cubitts Cupid, R/D LE JEUNE Cast Brass original car mascot 1920s Dimensions: Cupid Figure H 13.5cm x ...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figural Fountain Jardinière Planter
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble figural fountain "Jardinière" modelled as a standing Putto and a Satyr supporting a sea-sh...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Putti Signed A 2 Baroque figures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Putti Signed A 2 Baroque figures hand made in wood composition and gesso, 2 playful cherubs, they have twin hooks in the back enabling them to be hung...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Angelo Statue in Wood Baroque Style, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful wooden statue of an 18th century baroque style Angelo. It is finely carved. Some old restorations are to be noted on the feet, and the left hand. The back wings are missing.
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18th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Beautiful Venetian Lady and Gentleman in Ruby-Red and Black, with Gold Finishes
Located in Villaverla, IT
Beautiful Venetian lady and gentleman in ruby-red and black, with gold finishes. This amazing Venetian set is composed of a lady and a gentleman in ruby-...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Early 19th Century Silver-Plated Putti On A Star-Shaped Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century silver plated putti on a modern star shaped Lucite base.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France. A pair of glazed lions with great character, showing the wear and tear of time (both have lost the tips ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Capodimonte Traveling Couple Figurine, 1771-1834
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 18th-century Capodimonte figurine, depicting a traveling couple with suitcases, crafted from fine translucent soft-paste porcelain. The man and woman are elegantly dresse...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century, Bronze Lovers
Located in Dallas, TX
Intricate lovers in bronze statue. From the late 18th century. This piece stands at 23 in high 7 inches wide. Perfect addition for your study or reading room.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century, Bronze Lovers
19th Century, Bronze Lovers
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Sandstone Sculpture, Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Sandstone sculpture of a saint in a garment rich in folds. Arms and attributes missing. Weathered patina condition.   
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Early 17th Century Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, K
Amazing Baroque sculpture of a woman wearing a crown in original paint. Her hands are missing. Colors are untouched, recently cleaned off from a thick dark coating, I have images fro...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Cast Bronze Wall Sculpture with Seven Children Chorus.Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast bronze wall sculpture with seven children chorus. Europe, early 20th century. Signed M. Raúl Couceiro.
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century in silver metal. Set on a wooden base. Height. (sculpture) 52 cm. Height: (total) 60 cm. good conditions
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

An 18th Century Baroque Period Carved Cherub, Continental Circa 1750
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very charming example of Baroque carving, depicting a hand carved cherub in what appears to be butternut. Most likely a segment of a larger religious work.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Roman Bronze Emperor Bust from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE Roman bronze from the 19th century. Important bronze from the end of the 19th century roman signed S.V. The black marble base is later. Grand tour of Rome. Excellent condition ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Base for sculpture. Polychromed wood.
Located in Madrid, ES
Gallon base. Carved and polychrome wood. Inspired by models from the 17th century. Rectangular base with a similar cushion on the top (decorated with plant elements) and complex line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Baroque sculpture The Miracle of Saint Sebastien
Located in PARIS, FR
This 17th-century Southern European Baroque sculpture powerfully embodies the martyrdom and miraculous endurance of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier condemned for his Christian faith...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures
Located in Victoria, BC
This exceptional pair of carved wood figures reflects the early Baroque aesthetic of Northern Italy during the late 16th to early 17th century. Executed with expressive dynamism, eac...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Porcelain Figure, Meissen, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Meissen porcelain figure of a faun with her child. The child is sitting on a small chair while his mother is offering him to drink from a horn. Beautiful figure with passion for deta...
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1880s German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood

Porcelain Figure Woman In Armchair By Capodimonte, 1834
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Capodimonte porcelain painting from 1820 shows a woman in a swinging armchair. Mark near Capodimonte - 1771 to 1834. The first use of the Neapolitan "N" covered with a 5-pointed cr...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of large statues carved in the round, probably representing cerulean angels (although there is no evidence of wings on the back), or allegories of fortune (in which case we can ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A late 17th-century Spanish wood sculpture of a penitent Saint Jerome, possibly Seville, circa 1680. Spanish religious sculpture of the 17th cent...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Extremely Fine Northern European Carved Wood and Polychrome Decorated Figure
Located in North Miami, FL
The kneeling Angel portrays a loosely draped gown and is kneeling amongst clouds, with the sacred heart of Jesus in its hand. The dramatic pose and composition of this piece, along w...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BARBEDIENNE ART NOUVEAU ONYX CLOCK EXCELLENT CLOCK OF THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN ONYX AND BRONZE BY BARBEDIENNE-SIGNED ON THE CLOCK AND ON THE CUP ART N...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Baroque Figure of Crucified Christ
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual Baroque figure of Christ carved circa 1670 and 1700 is in a form associated with his removal from the cross after crucifixion but before his...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Baroque Polychrome Porcelain Couple, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines in Baroque style, depicting an elegant lady and a gallant musketeer, gracefully posed in richly detailed 18th-century attire. Crafted in G...
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20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin Ex Prominent New York Co...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Solid Carved Carrara Marble of Sleeping Child
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marble statue in the style of François Duquesnoy. We have a similar statue available of "Sleeping Cupid" available as a gorgeous pair. See other listing. Please note, the marble p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Monumental Hanging Sculpture, Wood, Swedish, 17th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Monumental sculpture in painted wood, Swedish, 17th century. Measures: Height from head to toe 140 cm, from arm to toe 180 cm.
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17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian Cherubs
Located in Victoria, BC
This extraordinary pair of Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian wood cherubs is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King
Located in Essex, MA
Figure seated on rock work wearing a crown.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid A very fine pair of 18th Century Cherub figures, the detail of these charming angelic lit...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

French 1780s Baroque Style Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Sitting on a Pillow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style walnut putto from the late 18th century, sitting on a pillow. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th century, this walnut sculpture charms us wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Terracotta Putti Sculpture Signed P. De Leonardi
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, charming, antique clay cherub composition was sculpted in France, circa 1880. The sculpture depicts two angelic children playing with a goat; the cherubs are nicely carve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture of Diana After Pierre Roche (French 1855 - 1922)
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A bronze cast of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, after Pierre Roche (French 1955 - 1922). The sculpture stands on a square green marble base. Dimensions: Base: 8" x 8" Overall: 10.5" ...
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1980s Vintage Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century dancing couple figurine by Volksted
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming translucent soft-paste german porcelain figurine of a dancing couple of the Volkstedt, Muller & Co, Dresden manufacturing of the late 18th century, mark on the base
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Gilt Bronze Boy Allegory of Geography, French, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This charming depiction of a boy measuring the earth with a compass is an allegorical sculpture of geography. This bronze was cast using the lost wax technique and is fire gilded. He...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Carved or Cast Stone Fruits: Final Price
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Italian carved stone fruits triumph for Garden or for the top of the staircase, ref. M/108.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base for sculpture made of carved and gilded wood with a rectangular and flat shape, slightly raised on circular legs and...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Marble sleeping Cupid Statue in the style of François Duquesnoy
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carrara Marble "Sleeping Cupid" Statue. Does NOT include marble base. Similar marble statue available in similar style but facing opposite direction and child is covered with bla...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL EARLY 1800'S MEDALLION OF TSAR ALEXANDER II. IN GOOD GEMERAL CONDITION. PRESENT SLIGHT FAULTS ON THE EDGES- SEE PHOTOS. MEASURES: 10 CM DIAMET...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures
Located in IT
17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures Measures: H 104 X W 60 X D 30 cm The pair of sculptures was made in the Venetian area in Italy towards the end of the 17th ce...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

OUR LADY OF ASCENSION Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century H: 125cm
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY OF ASCENSION Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century in polychrome wood. Small defects and traces of treated xylophages. Dim. Height: (total) 125 cm
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hand-crafted Boxwood Calvary Sculpture. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Calvary hand-carved in boxwood. Calvary is a traditional religious scene that shows Jesus crucified on top of Mount Golgotha.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Boxwood

Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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