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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
18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Set of two pieces belonging to a monumental Baroque altarpiece made in the 18th century. These are two magnificent carvings of large dimensions, which together make a semicircular piece with a profuse decoration also of monumental proportions of plant forms. Decoration with elaborate carved rolls, which stand out from the general structure. It comes from a Spanish church that housed an imposing altarpiece made in the second half of the 18th century. The entire visible surface is gilded with original gold leaf, with imperceptible subsequent touch-ups. The back is reinforced, which makes the pieces very strong and heavy. In the photographs you can see the approach of its collectors: they placed it as a headboard, it looked impressive! But these exclusive pieces can be presented in many possible ways, either as part of the wall or as a work of art. Due to its enormous size, the configuration chosen for transport is "the buyer picks up the piece" but if, once awarded, you want to contract transport, we will provide it (we have a team of experts). Total measurements: 450 cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) Measurements of each piece (2): 225cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) It is a unique opportunity to acquire two exclusive pieces in the world of antiques.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood
18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood

Saint Francis Xavier Sculpture, 17th Century, Carved Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Spanish carved oak wood sculpture of Saint Francis Xavier, the co-founder of the society of Jesus.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Saint Francis Xavier Sculpture, 17th Century, Carved Wood
Saint Francis Xavier Sculpture, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Saint Francis Xavier Sculpture, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood and patinated wood Putti statue. The statue is raised by a Giltwood plinth with a Coeur-de-Rai carved...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue

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

Monumental Hanging Sculpture, Wood, Swedish, 17th Century
Monumental Hanging Sculpture, Wood, Swedish, 17th Century

Monumental Hanging Sculpture, Wood, Swedish, 17th Century

Sculpture, Figural Candlestick Castillian School, Spain, 16th-17th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture (figural candlestick). Carved and polychrome wood, wrought iron. Castilian school, 16tyh-17th centuries. Carved and polychrome wooden sculpture placed on a simple base showing a half-naked male figure, holding with his hands a cloth that covers the lower part of his body in front and holding up a wrought iron cone...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Sculpture, Figural Candlestick Castillian School, Spain, 16th-17th Centuries
Sculpture, Figural Candlestick Castillian School, Spain, 16th-17th Centuries

Sculpture, Figural Candlestick Castillian School, Spain, 16th-17th Centuries

Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque Saint Sebastian after the model by Guido Reni (Capitoline Museum) Rome, 17th century Large rectangular bronze plaque depicting the martyrdom of...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century
Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century

Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century

Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 18th Century Spanish carved-wood polychromed sculpture of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry. This actual sculpture appears in th...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century
Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century

Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century

Large 18th Century German Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Large 18th century German sculpture solid wooden sculpture representing a shepherd. German work from the 18th century. Measure: height 114cm. Good...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large 18th Century German Sculpture
Large 18th Century German Sculpture

Large 18th Century German Sculpture

Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This pair of 18th-century architectural fragments captures the elegance and craftsmanship of colonial-era decorative art. Originally part of a larger structure, these wooden fragments showcase intricate carvings, likely once embellishing a grand interior space with their distinctive style. Each piece features a graceful, fluted column-like design with scrolling volutes, adding a sense of movement and refinement that reflects the baroque influence prevalent during the period. The patina on the wood speaks to the age and authenticity of these fragments, with a natural wear that enhances their character and historical charm. Delicate foliate motifs can be observed near the top, subtly incorporated into the design to evoke a sense of organic beauty. The unique curvature and details would have made these fragments a highlight within their original architectural setting. These fragments are versatile in their potential uses today, making them ideal as decorative pieces in various settings. Whether mounted on a wall or displayed on pedestals, they serve as striking reminders of 18th-century artistry and add a sense of historical grandeur to any space. Perfect for collectors of architectural antiques or those seeking to bring a touch of old-world charm into their interiors, these fragments stand...
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Mid-18th Century Brazilian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Cedar

Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments
Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments

Pair of 18th-century architectural fragments

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

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century
Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Located in CH
Italian Baroque painted and lacquered wooden sculpture of a kneeling figure. Circa 1650.  
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650

Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified in silver 16th Century Italian school Measure: height: 40cm. very good condition.
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School
Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School

Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians
Located in Troy, NY
Charming and rare pair of carved wood and polychrome figures of joyous youths playing instruments.
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Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians
Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque, oak, sculpture, upcycled into a 25” high, table lamp - Unusual statement & conversation piece; introducing an enduring classic theme into the int...
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1680s English Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

Pair of Italian Figures from a Crucifixion Group: Mary and John, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian figures from a crucifixion group: Mary and John, 17th century. Italy Wood, fully carved, colored. Measure: H. 48 / 49 cm. Version partially rest. (old retouching)...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Italian Figures from a Crucifixion Group: Mary and John, 17th Century
Pair of Italian Figures from a Crucifixion Group: Mary and John, 17th Century

Pair of Italian Figures from a Crucifixion Group: Mary and John, 17th Century

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 17th Century Baroque polychromed carved wood Angel sculptures with torch shaped candleholders.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood
Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Italian terracotta sculptures of a knight, and horse, both in repousse armor decorated with dramatic plumes. Each mounted on cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite, Terracotta

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures
Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures

Serpentine Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Serpentine sculpture. 19th century. It represents the abduction of Sabina and is made in Rome-Italy in the nineteenth century.Measures: 98 cm high.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Serpentine

Serpentine Sculpture 19th Century
Serpentine Sculpture 19th Century

Serpentine Sculpture 19th Century

A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century H: 30cm very good condition.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century
A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century

A Italian Gilt Bronze Hermes 19th Century

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century

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

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century
Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of "a mecca" ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.
Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.

Figure in Golden Bronze of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Figure in golden bronze of the xix century THE BRONZE IS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY AND THE ONYX BASE IS LATE. MEASURES: 30 CM HIGH good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Figure in Golden Bronze of the 19th Century
Figure in Golden Bronze of the 19th Century

Figure in Golden Bronze of the 19th Century

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of ceraferous angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost Baroque. Very fine execution of the plastron armo...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.
Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

Pair of 19th Century Cups
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century cups. In very good condition. The bronze has a fine chiselure. Beautiful patina. Good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Cups
Pair of 19th Century Cups

Pair of 19th Century Cups

Atlantis in Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Atlantis in wood XIX century. Wood carving representing an atlantis from the XIX century. Measures: 70 cm high Very good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Atlantis in Wood, 19th Century
Atlantis in Wood, 19th Century

Atlantis in Wood, 19th Century

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of signed terracotta pots. 20th Century terracotta pots signed by the author: ortega. Very decorative. Each one measures: 60x20x19 cm. Good condition.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century
Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN WOODEN CONSOLES DECORATIVE ITALIAN CONSOLES OF THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN SOLID WOOD AND PAINTED WHITE. MEASURES: 115X57X92 CM good condi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century
Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gilded bronze and silver figure. Figure in golden bronze on wooden pedestal and decorated with silver shield. Present some Missing see photos. Measures: 35 x 30 x 17 cm. good condi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century
Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of Cherubs burying their pet, expressing that God cares about all of creation, and since pets are part of that creation, they are included in His care and attention. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel framed with a double walnut molding...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century

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

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II
Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of with Cherubs farming. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a double walnut molding...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century
Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti
Located in London, GB
19th century bronze of the Heroic Putti, with traces of old gilding, modelled holding shield and sword aloft on circular Aswan marble plinth base, possibly German, after the original...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti
19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental 19th Century three - tier garden fountain from Italy in hand carved limestone with a weathered patina. Four hand sculpted Caryatids surround the center base raising the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain
19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain

Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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