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Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"

Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820
Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820

Neoclassical Handcarved Angel Sculpture, Giltwood, Italy, Circa 1780-1820

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very detailed handcarved neoclassical angel standing on clouds, Italy, circa 1780-1820. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue

Located in New York, NY

An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Garden Sculpture Venus de Milo Female Statue
Garden Sculpture Venus de Milo Female Statue

Garden Sculpture Venus de Milo Female Statue

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, co...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...

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1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts

Located in New York, NY

A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and the Art.s Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her rig...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

French Neoclassical Bronze  Of  Androcles and the Lion
French Neoclassical Bronze  Of  Androcles and the Lion

French Neoclassical Bronze Of Androcles and the Lion

Located in Rochester, NY

Large French Neoclassical sculpture of Androcles and the Lion. Exceptional quality casting and patina. Mid 19th century. The runaway slave Androcles became friends with a wounded lion...

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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Wonderful Pair of Patinated Cast Iron Pinecone Finials 19th Century
Wonderful Pair of Patinated Cast Iron Pinecone Finials 19th Century

Wonderful Pair of Patinated Cast Iron Pinecone Finials 19th Century

Located in Tilburg, NL

Wonderful Pair of Patinated Cast Iron Pinecone Finials / Sculptures, Europe, 19th Century. A matched pair of decorative cast iron finials in the form of elongated pinecones. The sur...

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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows
Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows

Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows

By Jean Marie Pigalle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely modeled, cabinet-sized sculpture. In the style of Jean-Marie Pigalle. Cast in bronze. With a dark chocolate brown patina. Depicting Cupid (or a cherub with wings) by a t...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Berlin Iron Statuette, Frederick the Great, Early 19th Century
Berlin Iron Statuette, Frederick the Great, Early 19th Century

Berlin Iron Statuette, Frederick the Great, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Finely crafted Berlin iron statuette depicting Frederick the Great (Friedrich II of Prussia, 1712-1786) in uniform with tricorn hat, walking stick, and sword. The figure stands on a ...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Berlin Iron

Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art
Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art

Neoclassical Italian Marble Sculpture of Roman Foot, 19th Century Art

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses
Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses

Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses is a magnificent representation of ancient Roman history captured in exquisite detail. The sculpture showcases a ...

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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (after Gianbologna) Origin France Circa 1900 Base of green Alpine marble...

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Scale 18 inch Dancing Faun of Pompeii in Bronze Fonderia Sommer Napoli
Large Scale 18 inch Dancing Faun of Pompeii in Bronze Fonderia Sommer Napoli

Large Scale 18 inch Dancing Faun of Pompeii in Bronze Fonderia Sommer Napoli

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderfully cast example of the Dancing Faun of Pompeii by Fonderia Sommer of Napoli. It has exceptionally fine features and great detail. It has unfortunately been repaired on one...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.
Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.

Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.

By Antonio Canova

Located in Regensburg, DE

Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950. Engraved on the plinth “A. C...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture
Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture

By Antonio Canova

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Psyche revived by Cupid’s kiss. After Canova. Beautifully carved in fine statuary marble. The winged young man who has just landed on a rock where a ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece
Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece

Neoclassical White Porcelain Venetian Garden Centerpiece

By Ardalt

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous neoclassical style white porcelain Venetian Garden centerpiece made up of four long low vases that form an oval "garden" centerpiece Circa 1960s Overall Measures: 15.5"W...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Neoclassical Plaster Architectural Column Sculpture, Grand Tour Style Decorative
Neoclassical Plaster Architectural Column Sculpture, Grand Tour Style Decorative

Neoclassical Plaster Architectural Column Sculpture, Grand Tour Style Decorative

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural neoclassical decorative object featuring three fluted columns with ornate Corinthian-style capitals supporting a fragmentary architectural form, executed in plaster with...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova
Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova

Pietro Bazzanti: Important Pair of Life-Size Carrara Marble Dancers After Canova

By Antonio Canova, Pietro Bazzanti

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important and Very Rare Pair of Italian Life-Sized Carrara Marble Figures of Dancer Sculptures: Danzatrice con le Mani sui Fianchi & Danzatrice col Dito al Mento ( Danci...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman
Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman

Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman

Located in Astoria, NY

Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands
Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands

Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands

By Mark Indursky

Located in Stamford, CT

A collection of 5 life size antique wooden and composite mannequin hands in various poses. All with original untouched surface. Appropriate aging and wonderful crackled painted surfa...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow & Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova
Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...

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20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor
Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bronze sculpture soldier in armor Onix base origin France circa 1900 natural wear Very good condition the measurements are with its base.

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont
Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont

By Jacques-Edme Dumont

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces
Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Pair of French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of exquisite monumental centerpieces with bronze work in the the Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thormire, 1751-1843. The pair in the form of reticulated gilt grape vine...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli
19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli

19th C. Carved Marble Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Signed Professor A. Petrilli

Located in Kent, CT

A magnificent half-scale 19th C. carved marble statue of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with one hand in his jacket. Signed Prof. A. Petrilli, Firenze by the Italian sculptor, Aristide ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Boy With Thorn "Spinaro" Sculpture Alabaster 19th Century
Boy With Thorn "Spinaro" Sculpture Alabaster 19th Century

Boy With Thorn "Spinaro" Sculpture Alabaster 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty alabaster sculpture of a young man removing a thorn from his foot. Theme taken up many times in the sculpture, the oldest known example of the boy with thorn...

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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th

By (after) Frederic Remington

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture

By Serge Roche, Dorothy Draper, Sirmos

Located in Houston, TX

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture. Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage French academic plaster ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century
Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Located in Norwood, NJ

This life-size carved marble torso depicts a Roman soldier wearing an elaborately ornamented cuirass and military skirt, executed in the classical tradition. The breastplate is decor...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Neoclassical Italian White Porcelain Allegorical Cherub Putti Statues, Set of 4
Neoclassical Italian White Porcelain Allegorical Cherub Putti Statues, Set of 4

Neoclassical Italian White Porcelain Allegorical Cherub Putti Statues, Set of 4

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning and rare set of four Neoclassical style Italian white porcelain Allegorical putti or cherubs representing the four seasons. Impressive in scale. Italy, Mid-20th Century ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus
Large Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus

Large Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Bronze Figure of Narcissus Italy, late 19th century After the Antique Cast in bronze with a rich light verdigris patina, this finely modeled figure represents Narcissus, the beaut...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy
Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Roman Nude Male Marble Sculpture Italian or statue of David. Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Michelangelo ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine Grand Tour bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail. The casting is unusual in that it does not pretend to hide the many imperfections on the original. It is signed on the base with "Reduction Mechanique Ronald Collas, and for the foundry F.Barbidienne Fondeur. Foundry stamp on the base Considered by any to be the most beautiful Hellenistic statue to survive fro antiquity, the Venus of Milos...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Alva Studios Aphrodite Sculpture Copy, Museum of Modern Art New York & Pedestal
Alva Studios Aphrodite Sculpture Copy, Museum of Modern Art New York & Pedestal

Alva Studios Aphrodite Sculpture Copy, Museum of Modern Art New York & Pedestal

By Alva Studios

Located in Miami, FL

Alva Studios Aphrodite Sculpture Copy, Museum of Modern Art New York & Pedestal Offered for sale is a vintage copy of the Aphrodite sculpture the Museum of Modern Art in N.Y.C. The ...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860
Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860

Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860

By Antonio Canova

Located in Dallas, TX

This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm
19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm

19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm

Located in Kastrup, DK

An impressive sculpture in Italian statuario marble, executed around 1880. The figure depicts Venus (Aphrodite in the Greek tradition) in the classical pose known as the Kneeling Ven...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Bronze Young Man Sculpture

Bronze Young Man Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...

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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Statuette
19th Century French Statuette

19th Century French Statuette

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze statuette is a masterful representation of Neoclassical artistry, showcasing the grace and romanticism characteristic of the era. The sculpt...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "The Slave Girl" Attributed to Giacomo Ginotti 19th Century
Bronze Sculpture "The Slave Girl" Attributed to Giacomo Ginotti 19th Century

Bronze Sculpture "The Slave Girl" Attributed to Giacomo Ginotti 19th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Bronze sculpture "The Slave Girl," the making of which is attributed to Giacomo Ginotti in 1800 Ø cm 15 Ø cm 20 h cm 44 Giacomo Ginotti (1845-1897) was an important 19th-century It...

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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross

Located in Miami, FL

Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down in the ocean waves. This unique sculpture lights u...

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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks
Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks

Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks

$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks. Exquisite design, must see photos.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

F. Barbedienne, "Ariadna", escultura de bronce patinado, siglo XIX
F. Barbedienne, "Ariadna", escultura de bronce patinado, siglo XIX

F. Barbedienne, "Ariadna", escultura de bronce patinado, siglo XIX

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in MADRID, ES

Preciosa escultura francesa de bronce patinado del siglo XIX, que representa a Ariane Endormie (Ariadna durmiente). Medidas: 61 cm largo x 47 cm alto x 20 cm fondo. En la parte tra...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2 Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
2 Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"

2 Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted and footed column plinth with orn...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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