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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Late 20th-C. Large Scale Faux Bois Cast Garden Urns / Sculptures - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of neo-classical faux bois urns. They are a heavy casting which gives the look of a 19th century pair. They would look wonderful in a foyer or on a sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
18th–19th Century Spanish Carved Stone Lion’s Head Wall Element
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
18th–19th Century Spanish Carved Stone Lion’s Head Wall Element
A powerful and expressive sculptural fragment depicting a lion’s head, originally part of a grand architectural ensemb...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
By Alva Studios
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
Located in PARIS, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900.
Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is believed to be created sometime between 42-20 BCE by three sculptors from Rhodos – Hagesander, Athenodoros and Polydorus, after the work of more ancien Hellenistic sculptors.
Recreated and issued (with several sizes and creative variations) by Fonderia Chiurrazzi, this piece is more than just an incredibly precise and expressive reproduction of the iconic antic sculpture...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970's Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring a Touch of Grace to Your Home: Vintage Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Own a piece of dance history with this stunning 1970s ballerina sculpture by Anthony Cipriano. Insp...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
$135 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...
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20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue, Small
Located in New York, NY
An Italian female resign sculpture statue in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. Sculpture statue is an off-white/antique white resin. A great decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Bronze Gladiator Figure Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bronze sculpture captures a moment of intense motion, portraying a classical warrior mid-throw with a spear in hand and shield raised. The finely detailed musculature and dynami...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite English Royal Worcester porcelain Samuel Clarke Commissioned
"Cricklite" candle "fairy lamp" standard - base, the rare figural statue in the form of a Grecian water carrier, modeled by James Hadley (English, 1837-1903), the exceptionally executed, richly detailed Neoclassical figure holding a vessel in her left hand and carrying an urn upon her head, wearing flowing robes, the body in blush ivory, the robes of green/gold hue, with gilt highlights. Circa 1898
Signed, underfoot having green printed mark, "Worcester Shot Enamel England 2 125" and imprinted markings by its side.
Dimensions: (approx)
9.5" High, 3" Diameter
Provenance:
From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Figure, Partial-Nude Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Figure of a Partial-Nude Classical Woman C1850
Measures- 15''H x 4.5''W x 4.5''D
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80.
Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Wood
$584 Sale Price
49% Off
Jean Houdon "Diana" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) "Diana", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the life size standing figure holding her bow, with overall green verdigris, on a circular base, signed. ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$82,000 Sale Price
54% Off
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
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$466 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Materials
Alabaster
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Venus de Milo White Granite Marble Female Figurative Statue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early 20th century, Italy. A great deco...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian Sculpted Alabaster Bust Of Apollo, the Greek god of art, medicine and music. White alabaster bust is intricately sculpted with the Greek god peering to his left,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Frederic Remington Bronze Sculpture – “The Mountain Man”, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This striking bronze sculpture, attributed to the legendary American artist Frederic Remington, captures the essence of the rugged frontier spirit with breathtaking motion and anatom...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Reproduction Farnese Hercules Statue
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully patinated 19th century European stone statue depicting the Farnese Hercules, which is an ancient statue of Hercules made by Glykon in the early third century AD - one o...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Limestone
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / item
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" Bronze Sculpture Raingo Freres Foundry Marking
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" patinated bronze sculpture from the 19th century. This exquisite piece was cast by the renowned Raingo Freres foundry, known for its high-quality bronze ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A pair of SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Princess Shell SCULPTURES France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of magnificent shell sculptures representing two ladies or princesses from the grand siècle, with subtle details, a hippie creation from the 1970s, anonymous artist, France 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Vintage Christmas Ornaments Set Blown Glass Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 20 pcs set if handpainted Christmas ornaments figurines Clowns with red hat.4” blown glass silvered and handpainted from outside. Elegant classic traditional Christmas orname...
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture.
Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster hand sculpture. This vintage French academic plaster hand sculpt...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures After Coustou
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French bronze marly horse statues after the original models by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Sculpture Of The Goddess Hygieia Early 20th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Sculpture of Hygieia on Green Marble Plinth
A finely crafted early 20th-century Italian plaster sculpture depicting Hygieia, the revered Greek and...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, 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
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sculptur Giovanni Battista Lombardi 1869 the Ruth
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
Item: sculpture ruth
Author: g.B.Lombardi (italian, 1823-1880)
Special features: signed and dated 'gb. Lomardi / f. Roma / 1869' and carved to the front 'ruth'
In 1852, Giovanni...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Bust of Dante
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze and composition bust of the famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), mounted on an associated fossil...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Limestone, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A beautifully carved antique statuary Carrara marble statue of Adonis. The male figure is depicted in the nude leaning against a tree.
Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aph...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Materials
Limestone
$4,130 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Bronze Statue of Cupid
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French bronze statue of cupid captures the mischievous cherub just after letting his arrow fly. The classic pose inspired by ancient Greek and Roman statuary...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mintons "Honour to the Brave" Parian Figure, Modeled After John Bell C. 1856
Located in Atlanta, GA
The “Honour to the Brave” Parian sculpture was modeled by John Bell (1811–1895), a prominent English sculptor. Bell is best known for designing the Crimean War memorial statues – inc...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Hand Carved Solid Ironwood American Football Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-carved solid ironwood football circa 1970's great detail and condition, polished ball sitting on a pedestal , a classic of American memorabilia. perfect for a Game lov...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century bronze sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the antique.
In Grand tour style, the boy almost looks like he is in a stance of motion in this good quality scale,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Statue in Alabaster and Marble Representing Helen and Paris, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Statue in alabaster and marble representing an embracing couple, probably Helen and Paris. In order to create a contrast, the bodies of the figures...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Carrara Marble
Set of Four Large Academic Style Torchères Emblematic of the Continents
Located in London, GB
Set of four large Academic style torchères emblematic of the continents
French, late 19th Century
Height: 228cm, diameter 50cm
Torchères alone: Height 197cm, diameter 34cm
Bases alone: Height 31cm, diameter 50cm
The four large torchères in this set are designed in the manner of Mathurin Moreau, one of the leading Academic sculptors of the nineteenth century. The patinated metal sculptures were cast by Miroy Frères...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
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
Materials
Resin
Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of neoclassic Italian tole or painted palm trees with stylized fronds and trunks set in mustard color planters with galleries and decorated with birds and trees.
From ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A Barye & Emile Guilemin Patinated Verdigris Bronze Arab Hunter on Horseback
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th french verdigris bronze group of Arab Hunter on Horseback. Cast from the model by Alfred Barye and Emile Guillemin, Late 19th Century, wearing elaborate costume and with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Sculpture of Vincenzo Cinque’s Abduction of Europa
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique bronze sculpture depicting the Abduction of Europa attributed to Vincenzo Cinque.
The large scale and intriguing subject paired wi...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Faux Marble Cast Resin 25" Winged Cherub Putti Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Marble Cast Resin Composition Winged Cherub Putti Sculpture after Auguste Moreau. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 9" W x 10" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Jim Davidson (American, B. 1962) Bronze, Youth with Basketball
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A boy dribbling a basketball, on a round textured base. Mounted on a tiered black marble base. Signed on the bronze base. The artist is known for bronzes of young sportsmen.
Dimensi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Brown patina bronze sculpture depicting Mercury (Hermes), god of commerce, thieves and messenger of the gods, seated on a rock tying his winged heel-piece. He is wearing a petasus, a winged hat, and his caduceus is resting on the ground. This sculpture, based on a model by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, shows a young god, naked and in motion. In a double-swivel position, he prepares to take off. The bronze, resting on a circular stepped base in griotte red marble, is signed on the terrace "Pigalle, 1745". The original of this sculpture was Pigalle's reception piece for the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture on July 30, 1744, which entered the Louvre between 1848 and 1850.
Jean-Baptiste Pigalle:
The sculptor of the Enlightenment A great French sculptor, Jean-Baptiste Pigalle was born in Paris in 1714. He worked on his art from an early age under the guidance of Robert Le Lorrain and later Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne. Convinced that his art was the meaning of his life, he returned to Italy in 1734 to perfect his technique. On his return, he began his "Mercure attachant sa talonnière" (1740), which enabled him to enter the Beaux-Arts. His reputation soared among the Parisian aristocracy. Mme de Pompadour took him under her wing, and commissions poured in. Juggling between the Baroque and the Classical, he painted portraits of Diderot and Voltaire, then created the famous funeral monuments...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Clay Female Portrait Bust Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Emotive FRENCH Neoclassical Bust. Intentional unfinished appearance; unglazed rough texture, emphasizes the beauty and imperfection of natural forms.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
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