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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

Archangel Sculptures, 17th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of late 17th Century Italian Baroque carved wood, gold gilded and polychromed Archangel sculptures mounted on Lucite bases.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

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

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sculpture "Le Duel" Signed P.L. Detrier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France, circa 1860, the sculpture named "Le Duel", features a soldier in traditional outfit and holding a sword. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Baroque Bronze Nude Female Figure & Goatman Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique cast bronze Baroque style sculpture of a nude female figure astride goatman. 14.5" tall x 10" x 8" . Unsigned. Verdigris patina. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 8" depth x 1...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Carrara Marble Bas-Relief Depicting Apollo Italy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A Carrara Marble Bas-Relief depicting Apollo Italy, 18th Century 30,5 x 16,5 cm very good condition.  
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Antique Marble Dancing Putto on a base
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Antique 18th century dancing putto marble statue. The sculpture features a small dancing Angel 'Putto" supported on a marble block with wonderful...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Polychromed wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Rectangular base base, made of carved and polychrome wood in gray tones, which has been decorated with a series of mo...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

YELLOW SIENA MARBLE ROUND OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AMMON 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
YELLOW SIENA MARBLE ROUND OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AMMON 20th Century This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by wonderful ancient Greek coins. Freely reproduced from a...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Angel Sculptures with Torch Shaped Candleholders, 17th Century
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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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Playing children, hand carved
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Hand carved playing children, original painted white. There is missing a part, a tree of life or something similar (see picture 6).
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1750s Dutch Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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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

Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Carlo Marcellini (Florence 1644 – 1713) Putto White and green marble 41.5 x 73.5 cm This marble putto carved in high relief, almost a tutto tondo, and set on an elegant green marble background, appears almost naked, sitting on a cloud. His peculiar pose, in adoration, suggests that the work was a part of a larger composition including other figures in devotion. Published in 2007 by Sandro Bellesi in the monograph dedicated to Gioacchino Fortini (pg.155), this beautiful marble putto was included in the catalog of Carlo Marcellini, a prominent figure in the baroque renewal of Florentine art. Born in Florence in 1644, Carlo Marcellini received his artistic education in the city of the lily, specializing in stone sculpture and stucco modeling under the guidance of Bartolomeo Cennini before continuing his studies in Rome in the Accademia Medicea founded by the Grand Duke Cosimo III in order to familiarize some more promising artists with the essential “ taste of Rome ”. Under the guidance of Ercole Ferrata and Ciro Ferri, Giovan Battista Foggini...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

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

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

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
$1,322 Sale Price / set
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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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Terracotta, Lucite

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Four candle light angels, Provence or Italy 17th century Rare set of four angels, bearers of the light brought by Christ. Two stand on cherub-headed supports, one arm on the hip. T...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular ground like designed base where the char...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

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

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

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful 17th century carved angel has retained its original paint.
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Michel Victor Acier. 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 $294 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,965.

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