Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Pottery
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Giltwood
1860s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Oak
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Paint, Wood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone, Limestone
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1970s Unknown Vintage Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Composition
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster