French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
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.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel
Located in Shreveport, LA
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel.
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French cast-iron cemetery cross, in a SMALL SIZE with fabul...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Realistic style bronze sculpture
Circa 1900 Origin France
Beautiful bronze sculpture called the great farmer lumberj...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Bust Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful bust would make any wall interesting and unique, adding a touch of feminine, old-world charm. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the large antique wall-hanging statue...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
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Terracotta
French Painted Wood 19th Century Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted wood 19th Century mannequin. Lovely hand painted details and eyes. Very rare display item.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Early 19th Century French Wooden Sculpture of a Young Child
Located in High Point, NC
The gentle features and tender detail of this antique wooden sculpture of a young child remain fresh despite the marks of time. Made in France...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
French Carved Stone Putti and Pan Garden Statues, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved stone Putti and Pan garden statues. See our collection of garden statues featuring Pan and Putti in our inventory.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Stone
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
Resting for a moment of relief from strenuous agricultural work, this realist miniature captures the seasonal ritual of grape harvest. “Vendangeuse” or the grape picker, is a romanti...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Bronze Shot Putter Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Sport has pervaded art as a motif, and sculpture specifically, since ancient times. This take on the classical motif renders a distinctly 20th century French version. Cast in bronze,...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
This metal figure was made in France at the turn of the 20th century. Depicting a youthful figure in motion, holding a bird aloft, the miniature sculpture recalls the classical motif...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
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Tin
Painted French Female Statue by Josepha Parisian Madam Dancer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful painted French statue of a Parisian madam by the artist Josepha
The piece is entitled 'Una Dimanche' and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Piece is numbered 5 out o...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Wood Polychrome Figure
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite Antique Carved Walnut Polychrome Figure of Saint Madeleine. This beautiful piece, bearing the likeness of Saint Madeleine ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
19thc French Marble Alabaster Hand Carved Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Hand carved marble alabaster figural woman statue holding up a vase/canister bare foot in traditional working garments. Heavy base. Heavy item.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
LALOUETTE Auguste Louis (French 1826 - 1883) "Children Couple" Bronze Sculptures
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
After Georges-Denys Dutheil, Vietnamese Men, 2
Located in New York, NY
After the original sculptures by George-Denys Dutheil (French, 1888-1962) "Jeune Homme Vietnamien" (1958) and "Jeune Homme Vietnamien Lisant" (1958) in bronzed chalkware. 8.25" H x ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique French Cast Iron Faux Bois Crucifix Cross, 19th Century
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast iron cross, 19th century. This faux bois iron cross features trailing foliates, centering Corpus Christi, over reeds.
Dimension...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Auguste Moreau French Bronze Seated Young Woman Sculpture Paris
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
Materials
Bronze
French 20th Century Mannequin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous French 20th century tailor's mannequin.
With adjustable height and metal skirt. It has a brass stamp on the base and a paper stamp on the...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Royal Dux Bohemia Porcelain Equestrian Huntsman Fox Hunt Horse Dog Sculpture 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Large vintage Royal Dux Czech porcelain fox hunt sculpture showing an 18th century colonial huntsman, carrying a French horn and wearing a sword, ri...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Continental Majolica Pottery Figure of a Lady and Bird, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Continental 19th century majolica pottery figure of a lady and bird
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Blue
Period: 19th century
Styles: Figurative
Item Type: Vin...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses.
Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre
Located in GB
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
Materials
Bronze
Carved Stone Statue of Saint Anne and Child Mary
Located in Vista, CA
Carved stone statue of Saint Anne and child Mary.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of 1940's angel statues accent decor. Great for any entry way decor. Both are well kept and do not have cracks or chips. Nicely detailed and ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Monumental Antique Life Size French Carved Folk Art Restaurant Chef Baker Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique life size chef or baker statue. Carved of wood in the style of a cigar store figure, featuring a tall chef with traditional Frenc...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Joseph Landais Palissy Majolica Palissy Fish Platter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Joseph Landais French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features a pike, various other fish and an eel. Blue decorative border around edges. Coloration: cream, blue, brown, are pre...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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
Materials
Terracotta
Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of two pieces of fruit, a gourd, a pear (SOLD), and an apple crafted in hand hammered copper with an alluring natural patina. Priced individually.
From left to right:
Measures:...
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20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gilt Bronze Baby Sculpture Paperweight, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Baby gilt bronze paperweight sculpture.
In an excellent quality and condition.
France, 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Late 18th Century French Hand-Carved Angel Wood Statue Articulated Arms
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare late 18th early 19th-century hand carved wood statue of an Angel with lovely movement and articulated arms
A truly stunn...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Monumental Figures of a Duke & Duchess
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French (19th Cent) white painted monumental figures of a Duke & Duchess on square bases. (att. to be patron saints of a provincial French town & used in an annual parade)
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of carved wooden columns / wine press screws, French objects
Located in Zandhoven, BE
This pair of wine screws is hard to find and extremely decorative
The carved wood by hand in the 19th century is amazing.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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.
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