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FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

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Style: French Provincial
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham

Located in Elkhart, IN

An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for Mottahedeh and produced by Vista Alegre, this sculptural floral arrangement comb...

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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s
French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from the mid-20th century. Dark stain highlights the natural grain of the wood as well as ...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Bronze Hand Sculpture Holding an Optical Crystal Ball
Vintage Bronze Hand Sculpture Holding an Optical Crystal Ball

Vintage Bronze Hand Sculpture Holding an Optical Crystal Ball

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Vintage life-size bronze hand holding a 4" crystal ball. Glass ball fits firmly in hand but not attached. Fabolous decorative desk or foyer table piece. Approx 7" tall and wide. Not...

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1960s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Mannequin Articulating Wood Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century
French Mannequin Articulating Wood Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

French Mannequin Articulating Wood Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Stunning wooden articulated mannequin woman figure from the 20th century. This item features metal pins, bolts and sprung joints. The figure is attached to a stand, but can be detach...

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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant
Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant

Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a bronze Sculpture of a Woman Water Bearer. It depicts a patinated bronze sculpture of a barefoot young woman peasant carrying a wood stick at the back of her neck. The sculp...

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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Auguste Moreau French Bronze Seated Young Woman Sculpture Paris
Antique Auguste Moreau French Bronze Seated Young Woman Sculpture Paris

Antique Auguste Moreau French Bronze Seated Young Woman Sculpture Paris

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique bronze sculpture with beautiful patina, mounted on a black marble base, portraying the seated figure of a young woman in pastoral garb with flowers in her lap, designed by A....

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage French Antonin Mercie Cast Bronze “David and Goliath”
Vintage French Antonin Mercie Cast Bronze “David and Goliath”

Vintage French Antonin Mercie Cast Bronze “David and Goliath”

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional cast bronze sculpture, inspired by the celebrated work of French artist Antonin Mercié, depicts the iconic biblical moment of David triumphing over Goliath. Rendered...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s

By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson

Located in Elkhart, IN

An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for and produced by Gorham, this sculptural floral arrangement combines finely paint...

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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Enamel

Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century
Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century

Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This rare 19th Century French gilt wood and rope fragment is a captivating piece of history as well as a striking standalone decorative accent. This unique sculpture features organic...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Rope, Lucite, Wood

French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub with Dove
French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub with Dove

French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub with Dove

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub With Dove. Winged cherub is in sitting position with delicate features and a serene expression. Cherubs arms are outstretched t...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710
Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710

Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina 1710

Located in Paris, FR

Artist: After Andrea Del Verrocchio (1496) Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback – Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina – After Andrea del Verrocchio (1496) – Equestrian statue Bartol...

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Cast Stone Pan and Putti Musician Sculptures, a Pair
French Cast Stone Pan and Putti Musician Sculptures, a Pair

French Cast Stone Pan and Putti Musician Sculptures, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of French cast stone Pan and Putti musician sculptures. We have two pairs available in stock.

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin  Houdo
19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin  Houdo

19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin Houdo

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular French 19th century bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by HOUDON. This wonderful statue is raised by a circular moulded bronze base. The nude Diana is absolutely...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Bust of Mars 19th century
French Bronze Bust of Mars 19th century

French Bronze Bust of Mars 19th century

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Patinated Bronze Bust depicting the Roman Deities Mars. In nice condition. Looks like at one time he might of sat on Marble base.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

White marble statuette – Modern School – Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) 1707
White marble statuette – Modern School – Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) 1707

White marble statuette – Modern School – Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) 1707

Located in Paris, FR

White marble statuette – Modern School – Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) – No. 1707 Modern School (late 19th – early 20th century) — Venus at the Bath (or The Bather) — White marb...

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Émile LAPORTE — Pro Patria (Vercingetorix and his son) — Brown-patinated bronze
Émile LAPORTE — Pro Patria (Vercingetorix and his son) — Brown-patinated bronze

Émile LAPORTE — Pro Patria (Vercingetorix and his son) — Brown-patinated bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Émile LAPORTE — Pro Patria (Vercingetorix and his son) — Bronze with brown patina - No. 1714 Artist: Émile Laporte (1858–1907) Émile LAPORTE (1858–1907) — Pro Patria (Vercingetorix ...

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache
Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache

Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of paper mache crèche figurines depicting Basque peasants in period costume, the man dancing with a tambourine and the woman with an apron.

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Belgian Crucifix Oak & Copper, ca. 1920
Belgian Crucifix Oak & Copper, ca. 1920

Belgian Crucifix Oak & Copper, ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1920 / crucifix / oak, copper / Religious / Antiques A serene and beautifully crafted example of early 20th‑century Belgian devotional art, this 1920 crucifix brings toget...

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1920s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

French Gilded Gold Fleur-de-Lis Sculpture Object
French Gilded Gold Fleur-de-Lis Sculpture Object

French Gilded Gold Fleur-de-Lis Sculpture Object

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic gold Fleur-de-Lis sculpture that has been gilded. The fleur-de-lis is based on the shape of a lily. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that s...

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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture
19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting position with one hand under her chin as if musing over something. She is elegantly...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman
C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman

C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman

By P. Stotz

Located in Dereham, GB

C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman Sitting on a stool in deep thought very good quality casting good detail C19th Rococo Shaped stool Red Platform marble base, on top of curv...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century
French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful bronze sculpture named "Le Baiser Donné" (The Kiss Given), a renowned bronze work by Jean-Antoine Houdon, ( the sculpture is signed in the back). This is a prominent French...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column
19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column

19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century French bronze woman leaning on column with embossed foundry stamp.

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19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Antique Farm Girl Figure, French, Bronze, Statuette, Provincial, C.1920
Small Antique Farm Girl Figure, French, Bronze, Statuette, Provincial, C.1920

Small Antique Farm Girl Figure, French, Bronze, Statuette, Provincial, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique farm girl figure. A French, bronze statuette, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Charming little figure, with great colour and detail Displays a ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit
Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit

Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of two pieces of fruit, a gourd and an apple crafted in hand hammered copper with an alluring natural patina. Priced individually. From left to right: Measures: Gourd H 11, D...

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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy

Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy

By Salviati

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer label, is a captivating revival of 17th-century classical style, crafted in Italy circa...

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1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre
Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre

Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Guillaume Coustou bronze “Marly Horse” statues as seen in The Louvre Paris These are a very good looking and nicely executed pair, they are in solid bronze and have been wonderfully sculpted The original Marly Horses are two 1743–1745 Carrara marble sculpted groups by Guillaume Coustou, showing two rearing horses with their groom. They were commissioned by Louis XV of France for the trough at the entrance to the grounds of his château de Marly. Coustou's last works, they were intended to replace two other sculpted groups, Mercury on Pegasus and Pegasus, Renown of Horses, both by Antoine Coysevox...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period
Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period

Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period

Located in Dallas, TX

"Le Provencal Garcon" Terra cotta painted statue is a whimsical depiction of a well-dressed young lad who is obviously amused. The method used to embellish it was "chalk painting"...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Auguste Louis Lalouette Bronze Sculptures of Children, Antique, 1880
Auguste Louis Lalouette Bronze Sculptures of Children, Antique, 1880

Auguste Louis Lalouette Bronze Sculptures of Children, Antique, 1880

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful figures made in bronze that represent a couple of children, in what looks like a country scene. The proportions and details that define the figures is impressive. Shipping...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Hand Carved Bronze Sculpture "Playing Boy", France, 20th Century.
Hand Carved Bronze Sculpture "Playing Boy", France, 20th Century.

Hand Carved Bronze Sculpture "Playing Boy", France, 20th Century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Sculpture of a boy playing, made of solid hand-carved bronze with a black patina and a circular green marble base. France, 20th century.

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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze Representing Young Woman by Jean Baffier
Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze Representing Young Woman by Jean Baffier

Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze Representing Young Woman by Jean Baffier

Located in Marseille, FR

Bronze and tin dated 1911 by Jean Baffier recognized for his work on the peasantry Berrichonne. This pair of empty pockets (differences in the headdresses...

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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Tin

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian glazed terracotta artichoke garnitures with classical form, alluring variegated color, and time worn finish.

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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Saint Nicholas of Bari Handcarved Sculpture with Gold Leaf, France, 19th Century
Saint Nicholas of Bari Handcarved Sculpture with Gold Leaf, France, 19th Century

Saint Nicholas of Bari Handcarved Sculpture with Gold Leaf, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

French carving depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari. It is handcrafted in carved wood and polychromed in gold leaf. France, 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs
A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs

A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs The Candle sticks are decorative and are decorated with dancing cherubs, one has a tambourine The Candle sticks a...

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19th Century Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

French Provincial figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Grande Maison HB Quimper, Guillaume Coustou, Joseph Landais, and Auguste Moreau. 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 $401 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,500.