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Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

LOUIS PHILIPPE STYLE

Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.

Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.

The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.

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Style: Louis Philippe
Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This rare and damaged copper repoussé relief 18 people in erotic play involving French soldiers of various rank and state of undress. The artwork has a horizontal crack across the center of the scene. The relief is backed by a sold bronze...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century
Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century

Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century

$280 Sale Price
49% Off
Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French bust, signed and dated.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Magnificent 19th Century French Bust
Magnificent 19th Century French Bust

Magnificent 19th Century French Bust

$3,600
Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne After Bertel Thorvaldsen Circa 1880
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne
Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne

Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne

$750
Pair of French Lead Figural Boy and Girl Foliage Garden Statues on Bases, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French lead figural boy and girl foliage garden statues standing on circular molded bases. Early 19th century.
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1830s French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Lead

Pair of French Lead Figural Boy and Girl Foliage Garden Statues on Bases, C 1830
Pair of French Lead Figural Boy and Girl Foliage Garden Statues on Bases, C 1830

Pair of French Lead Figural Boy and Girl Foliage Garden Statues on Bases, C 1830

$5,800 / set
French 19th Century Bronze Military Figure of "Blandan" after Jean Gautherin
By Jean Gautherin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century patinated bronze figure of the French hero of the Algerian conquest, Jean-Pierre Hippolyte Blandan (1819-1842) after the French Sculptor Jean Gautheri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Military Figure of "Blandan" after Jean Gautherin
French 19th Century Bronze Military Figure of "Blandan" after Jean Gautherin

French 19th Century Bronze Military Figure of "Blandan" after Jean Gautherin

$9,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful handmade rocking horse with metal rod frame covered with a painted and hand-decorated papier-mâché shape. The base is in shaped wood, decorated by hand. Valuable Italian...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s
Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s

Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s

$586 Sale Price
37% Off
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey
By Henri Godet
Located in Central England, GB
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey This superb 19th century large bronze figure was produced at the highly acclaimed French fo...
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19th Century Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey

$4,092
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Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s.
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1990s American Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere

Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere

$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16 in W 17 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Relief Plaques With Children
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality pair of French 19th century gilt bronze (electrotype technique) relief plaques. Children in backyard farm, garden scene.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Copper

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Relief Plaques With Children
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Relief Plaques With Children

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Relief Plaques With Children

$1,475 / set
H 12.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
Relief of Napoleon and Josephine, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bas-relief in grey marble with the profile portraits of Josephine and Napoleon. Glued break.
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Relief of Napoleon and Josephine, France, 19th Century
Relief of Napoleon and Josephine, France, 19th Century

Relief of Napoleon and Josephine, France, 19th Century

$4,103
H 11.03 in W 12.8 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Greek Poetess Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)/Cast by Susse Frères A 19th century bronze figure of the Greek poetess Sappho, seated on a lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)
19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

$4,800
H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 19th Century Busts
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.
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19th Century English Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso

Pair of 19th Century Busts
Pair of 19th Century Busts

Pair of 19th Century Busts

$999 / set
H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 11.03 in
Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century French Fabric Bust. Antique bust found in Paris was a shop display and is now a fantastic object with a rich and gorgeous patina. Tur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Linen

Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust
Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust

Late 19th Century French Fabric Bust

$1,250
H 24 in W 16 in D 10 in
19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
Located in Austin, TX
Fine metal painted head horse on horseshoe, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head
19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head

19th Century Painted Metal Horse Head

$900
H 5.3 in W 3.5 in D 7.5 in
Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. Signed "Bucciano Napoli". When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Na...
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19th Century Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus

Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus

$2,650
H 24 in W 10 in D 9 in
Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, cocktail table, etc., or outdoors, a garden or patio area, pool house, pool area, etc. Piece has beautiful age patina as shown in images. Piece is a nice size. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 24.5" Height. White plaster column...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden
Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden

Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden

$2,400
H 24.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian alabaster bust. Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabaster bust...
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1860s Italian Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

$3,950
H 20.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Bronze Figure
Located in London, GB
A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow. French, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Figure
19th Century Bronze Figure

19th Century Bronze Figure

$1,847
H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century wooden horse. Dry scraped to charming time worn patina.
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19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Horse
19th Century Wooden Horse

19th Century Wooden Horse

$1,505
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 6.3 in
Previously Available Items
1870s Louis Philippe Hand-carved Italian Wood Fragment on an Iron Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An hand-carved wood fragment depicting an angel surmounted of floral decors, it was part of a big antique library and now it's a superb piece furnishing accessory for antique and modern house. The wood has an amazing stone effect. It exudes a sense of historical charm and craftsmanship, a piece that seamlessly blends the intricate detailing of Italian wood carving...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

1870s Louis Philippe Hand-carved Italian Wood Fragment on an Iron Base
1870s Louis Philippe Hand-carved Italian Wood Fragment on an Iron Base

1870s Louis Philippe Hand-carved Italian Wood Fragment on an Iron Base

H 16.15 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Hand- Painted Majolica Italian Statues by Ginori
By Richard Ginori
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Pair of Majolica statue in the shape of a boy and a woman with basket designed by Urbano Lucchesi for Ginori Doccia factory (Florence), around 1888-1889....
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century Pair of Hand- Painted Majolica Italian Statues by Ginori
Late 19th Century Pair of Hand- Painted Majolica Italian Statues by Ginori

Late 19th Century Pair of Hand- Painted Majolica Italian Statues by Ginori

H 13.39 in Dm 5.52 in
Late 19th Pair of Century, Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Sculptures
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of hand-carved Sicilian sculptures, probably parts of a big boiserie, they are blue and white painted and mounted on a black wood base.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Late 19th Pair of Century, Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Sculptures
Late 19th Pair of Century, Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Sculptures

Late 19th Pair of Century, Hand-Carved Wood Sicilian Sculptures

H 16.5 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
Bronze Sculpture "The Wrestlers" After Philippe Magnier
Located in Paris, FR
Patinated bronze sculpture after Philippe Magnier (1648-1715) made by the Barbedienne foundry using the Collas mechanical reproduction process. This sculpture represents two nude men...
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1840s French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "The Wrestlers" After Philippe Magnier
Bronze Sculpture "The Wrestlers" After Philippe Magnier

Bronze Sculpture "The Wrestlers" After Philippe Magnier

H 15.36 in W 18.12 in L 15.36 in
Pair of French Bronze Lincoln Bookends with Step Back Plinths, Signed circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French bronze Lincoln bookends resting on step back squared plinths, Signed on reverso. Late 19th Century.
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1890s French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Lincoln Bookends with Step Back Plinths, Signed circa 1890
Pair of French Bronze Lincoln Bookends with Step Back Plinths, Signed circa 1890

Pair of French Bronze Lincoln Bookends with Step Back Plinths, Signed circa 1890

H 7 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in
Bronze Sculpture of a Posing Jester or Harlequin by French Sculptor G. Gueyton
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine and touching bronze figure of a jester in one of his traditional poses is by the French Sculptor G. Guyeton (1841-1919) and likely dates to around 1880. It is standing on a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Posing Jester or Harlequin by French Sculptor G. Gueyton
Bronze Sculpture of a Posing Jester or Harlequin by French Sculptor G. Gueyton

Bronze Sculpture of a Posing Jester or Harlequin by French Sculptor G. Gueyton

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Petite French 1830s Louis-Philippe Terracotta Sculpture of Two Putti on a Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite French Louis-Philippe terracotta sculpture from the mid 19th century, depicting two putti on an oval base. Created in France during the second quarter of the 19th century, t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Petite French 1830s Louis-Philippe Terracotta Sculpture of Two Putti on a Base
Petite French 1830s Louis-Philippe Terracotta Sculpture of Two Putti on a Base

Petite French 1830s Louis-Philippe Terracotta Sculpture of Two Putti on a Base

H 15 in W 12 in D 9.25 in
Fine and Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cherub by August Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 19th century decorative figure of a cherub coming out of an egg in gilt bronze by August Moreau
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fine and Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cherub by August Moreau
Fine and Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cherub by August Moreau

Fine and Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cherub by August Moreau

H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis Philippe Ormolu and Marble Figures as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century Louis Philippe period patinated bronze and ormolu figures with mable bases, now mounted as lamps Louis XV style patinate bronze figures upon a latticed and fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis Philippe Ormolu and Marble Figures as Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Louis Philippe Ormolu and Marble Figures as Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Louis Philippe Ormolu and Marble Figures as Lamps

H 21 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze of Hunting Cherubs with There Kill by Moreau
By August Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French gilt bronze by August Moreau of a group of cherubs with their kill after the hunt.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze of Hunting Cherubs with There Kill by Moreau
19th Century French Gilt Bronze of Hunting Cherubs with There Kill by Moreau

19th Century French Gilt Bronze of Hunting Cherubs with There Kill by Moreau

H 6 in W 12 in D 6 in
19th Century Large Gilt Bronze Cherub Playing with His Toy Boat on a Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century large and fine gilt bronze centerpiece. Signed by the artist. Depicting a gilt bronze cherub playing with his toy boat. Finely cast and chased on a marble base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Large Gilt Bronze Cherub Playing with His Toy Boat on a Marble Base
19th Century Large Gilt Bronze Cherub Playing with His Toy Boat on a Marble Base

19th Century Large Gilt Bronze Cherub Playing with His Toy Boat on a Marble Base

H 7 in W 16 in D 8 in
Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique gilt bronze candelabra shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in France in circa 1880 in the Louis Phillipe style. The cand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base
Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base

Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base

H 38 in W 16 in D 19 in

Louis Philippe figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis Philippe figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis Philippe 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 Jean Gautherin, and Pierre Jean David D'Angers. 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 $350 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $4,005.

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