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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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze statues, signed DENIERE. Each statue is raised by a circular base where the signature as well as an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and painted. Nice patina. From a beautiful house in Santa Barbara. They do hold candles on a spike.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble and ormolu statues of Cleopatra and Semiramis, signed Bouret 1874. Each statue is raised by an eleg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Porphyry, granite, Lapis Lazuli and ormolu obelisks. Each obelisk is raised by fine ormolu feet below the square green gra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Mercury, possibly by F. Barbedienne. The statue is raised on i...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Marble Girl Holding a Flower
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th century marble statue of a young maiden holding a bronze flower. Signed to the base.
Batch 65.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Terracotta Statue of Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-sculpted terracott figure of boy playing violin. Sit on a separate French dore bronze finely-cast base.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Classical Female Nude Piper
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century bronze statue of a female nude statue playing the pipes, mounted on a marble plinth.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Aria
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Aria in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Antique Neoclassical Greek Aphrodite Figural Cast Plaster Statue C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Greek Aphrodite Figural Cast Plaster Statue C1920
Measures- 33''H x 15''W x 10''D
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Working technique in (lost wax bronze)
Signed and sealed at the top
Paris b-L ON ITS BASE
Origin France Circa 1930
Excellent condition
The color of it...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Man with Panther
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of a male figure with a panther.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Putto Cupid Angel Torchiere Globe Sculpture After Emile Bruchon 17"
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast bronze sculpture / figurine in the shape of a putto / cherub / angel carrying a torch, perched on top of a globe studded with stars.
"Émile Bruchon was a quintessential...
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20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Venetian Blackmoore on Stand
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
A beautiful sculpture by the Mexican artist, inspired by all these Mexican cultures. Carlos Mérida was a Guatemalan (active in Mexico) Impressionist & Modern artist who was born in 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Set of Four Antique Ormolu Roundels by Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
Set of four antique ormolu roundels by Mathurin Moreau
French, Late 19th Century
Height 3cm, diameter 44cm
This set of four sculptural panels is crafted by the renowned French met...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Italian Limestone Statue of Diana the Huntress and Her Dog, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, circa 1890, this beautiful Neoclassical statue is a unique interpretation of the famous Diana of Versailles statue (the 1st or 2nd-century marble,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
After Bertel Thorvaldsen 19th c. Terracotta Venus Sculpture by P. Ipsen
Located in Richmond, VA
After the renowned neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844) comes this terracotta reduction of his "Venus with The Apple of Paris" (1805), by P. Ipsen (Danish, 18...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
F. Barbedienne Large Bronze Sculpture of Euterpe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bronze sculpture of Euterpe attributed to French metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). Embellished to the reverse with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foun...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Carrara Marble Hippocampus Cornucopias
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of beautifully carved, left-and right, Carrara marble, winged, ram-horn hippocampus cornucopias. Each figure rising from a base of stylized, curling leaves and terminating in va...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand carved cherubs are expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. T...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and most handsome true pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statues of soldiers. Each soldier stands atop a stepped square pedestal with mot...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Winged Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique winged wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand-painted putti carvings feature their original paint and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Large Heavy Rectangular Carved Marble Relief of Madonna and Baby Jesus
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy rectangular carved marble relief of the Madonna and Baby Jesus. It depicts a caring Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus with her ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1835 and done in a Neoclassical style. This antique frag...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Continental Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Continental Rock Crystal obelisks, from France, late 19th Century.
The obelisks proper are 12 inches high, each mounted on a 4-inch crystal cube of a later date, for a ...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two chubby cupids resting on a knee and holding a arm up; each sculpture featu...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Covered Sugar Box in Blue Jasperware. Adams C1790.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine sugar box in 'Adams Blue' jasperware.
William Adams was apprenticed to Josiah Wedgwood, and helped with the development of jasperware. He later founded his own, very success...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
20th Century Italian Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Capodimonte Figurine Statue
By Capodimonte
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful majolica figurine would elevate any living room, kitchen, or entry way. Created in Italy circa 1950 and done in the Capodimonte style, the barbotine statue portrays a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Marble Head
Located in Southall, GB
A beautifully carved marble head in the classical style with clear features, full lips and hair.
This piece has a lovely aged look to it and warm colour.
It would look delightful a...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Classical Style Marble Head
Located in Southall, GB
Beautifully hand carved marble head. The carving is well executed with clear features including curling hair and aquiline nose. Wearing a helmet carved as wildcat skin.
This piece ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
NeoClassical Style Carved Head In Stone
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderfully hand carved rough stone head in a classical style.
This piece would make a fantastic centrepiece or talking point.
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Life Size Religious Sculpture Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fantastic large religious sculpture of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, is from lacquered plaster and stands at 135cm high.
The plaster has been Polychromed, and to the base of the st...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Panther Hunter" Danish Sculpture Neoclassical Statue Jens Adolph Jerichau 1846
By Jens Adolf Jerichau
Located in Portland, OR
"The Panther Hunter", a sculpture by Danish artist Jens Adolph Jerichau (1816-1883).
The Panther Hunter gave Danish artist Jens Adolph Jerichau his international breakthrough, brin...
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1840s Danish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Large Religious Statue Our Lady of Purgatory
Located in Buxton, GB
*RARE*
We offer for sale this Fantastic Shrine Statue from a Parisian Church
This exquisite statue of Our Lady of Purgatory is a masterpiece of religious art. Created in France duri...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plaster, Paint
19th Century French Small Bronze Sculptures Dionysus & Ariadne
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Small Bronze Sculptures Dionysus & Ariadne
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Late 18th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and wonderful hand carved grey marble angel head, France, circa 1780-1800. Beautiful weathered.
Measurement includes the wooden base.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver lid.
Decorated with Venus and Cupid, as allegories of Night - the one shedding poppies, the other drawing the veil of s...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the iconic early wedgwood pieces, the pair of ewers Sacred to Neptune & Sacred to Bacchus was designed by Flaxman in the 1780s for Josiah Wedgwood. They have remained popular ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Bronze Statues
By Paul Dubois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues, signed Paul Dubois. Each beautiful maiden is raised by an Ormolu a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Sculpture Copeland And Garrett
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French sculpture from the early 20th century is a very pretty piece of art. The beautiful Copeland brand sculpture is made of biscuit material, intricately carved with R...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
Germany, circa 1875
A charming 19th-century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen, originating from Germany circa 187...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Terra Cotta Figure After the Bronze by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers 1788
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully modeled antique terra cotta sculpture after the bronze by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856) depicting Louis II of Bourbon, Prince of Condé (1621-1686), kn...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very large scaled true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze statues of dancing Putti. This very dec...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Alabaster Marble Girl Sculpture with Pets
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Girl sculpture with her two pets, a dog and a kitten in French Alabaster with color details
Measures:
Height: 100 centimeters
Diameter: 22 centimeters
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Delightful Marble Sculpture Of Two Putti
Located in Southall, GB
A enchanting white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, one standing the other seated, with a floral wreath wrapped around them. And a birds nest with two eggs at their feet.
Th...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Elegant Sculpture Of Two Putti In White Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, merrily walking with one drinking from a cup as the other leans against a bough.
The carving is clear and detailed from the ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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
Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1796 - 1875), Cougar Attack, Recast Bronze on Marble
Located in Germantown, MD
After Antoine-Louis Barye (French 1796 - 1875), Cougar Attack, Recast Bronze Figural Group On Marble Plinth.
Ever seen a piece of art that instantly transports you to another time an...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Round Marble Wall Reliefs/Plaques In The Classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive pair of round marble wall plaques, depicting two female figures in side profile. The features are crisply carved and clear with detailing to the braided hair which ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Charming Sculpture of Two Putti In Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A charming white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, warming their toes on a delicately carved wood fire.
The carving is skillful and detailed from the ruffled hair of the putt...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Mercury Carrying Cupid Bronze Sculpture by Hannaux
Located in 263-0031, JP
Mercure portant Cupidon - Mercury delivering Cupid - by the French sculptor Emmanuel Hannaux. In chocolate-patinated bronze and resting on a circular pivoting base, the piece exudes ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical 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 Bow Porcelain, Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. 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 $195 and tops out at $228,710 while the average work can sell for $4,975.
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