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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Venus and Cupid Bronze Sculpture After Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) bronze sculpture of Venus adoring herself in a mirror held by Cupid, after the original model by Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890), is finely cast with a w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Neoclassical Hand-Carved Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather is a sublime example of the artistic ideals of its time. It embodies the classical principles of beauty and balance while showcasing t...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
7 Piece Lot Italian Carved Stone Fruit in Glass Bowl Grapes Banana Orange Apple
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking set of 7 pieces of carved stone fruit with a wonderful realistic look that would make any décor colorful and classy. There are some imperfections on these pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$323 Sale Price / set
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2 Large Neoclassical Silver Holloware Figural Cherub Angel Bookends Sculptures
Located in Dayton, OH
Cover hollow-ware sculptural angel figurines or bookends. Each boy is seated on a plinth with a tablet in hand and outstretched wings at the backside. A fun addition to any setting...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$520 Sale Price
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A Harvesting Girl Statue by A . J . Scotte (1885-1905)
By A.J. Scotte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical Harvesting Girl Spelter statue by A. J . Scotte (1885-1905) signed and dated ”1906” with foundry stamp mark on the base.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Protection Bronze Sculpture by Francois Moreau, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A bronze statue, two girls with the loose tunic in the wind hugging each other - Persephone the Goddess of Protection embraces the smallest girl in an act of protection.
Possesses a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture, titled Diane de Gabie, showcases the elegance and refinement of Neoclassical art. Inspired by the ancient Roman depiction of Dian...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Statue "Birth of Venus" by James Hunt, Neapolitan School
By James Hunt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A very detailed, exquisite statuette, entirely executed in bronze with the lost-wax casting technique depicting "Birth of Venus". The patinated bronzes figure is mounted on a beautif...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows
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
Materials
Bronze
French Terracotta Academic Sculpture Of A Foot
Located in Houston, TX
French Terracotta Academic Sculpture Of A Foot.
This stunning antique French terracotta sculpture of a foot is beautifully executed and makes the perfect coffee table accessory or bo...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Style Black Aphrodite Sculpture Alva Studios MMA
By Alva Design
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Large mid-century female torso sculpture made of cast stone in black and cream by Alva Studios, stamped on bottom leg. This listing is for a MCM Style sculpture of the torso of Aphro...
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1960s North American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
One of a Kind Antique Carved Wood Group Statue Sculpture by Emile Boisseau
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 19th century French wooden sculpture.
This large and figural group is titled 'La Defense Du Foyer' which translates as 'the protection of the spous.' This impressive sculpture is in good and original condition and this ripped hunter defenitely looks ready to fight off anyone or anything threatening his spous.
This sculpture is attributed to Emile Andre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Life Size Religious Church Statue Saint Joaquin
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning sculpture is a beautiful depiction of Saint Joaquin, dating back to the Historicism period of 1850-1900. Handmade in France with plaster material and carved with Reali...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Italian Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine. It depicts a nude baby girl with large blue eyes and blonde hair arranged with ponyta...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$606 Sale Price
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Bing & Grøndahl, Thorvaldsen sculpture of the Apostle Andrew, biscuit porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, Thorvaldsen sculpture of the Apostle Andrew in biscuit porcelain.
1870s/1880s.
First factory quality.
In good condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 33.0 cm x W 12.5 cm.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$640 Sale Price
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Romantic Reclining Gilt Bronze Sculpture / Miguel Fernando Lopez Aka Milo
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of our romantic reclining gilt-patinated bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Miguel Fernando Lopez, also know as Milo. This exquisite piece sho...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Allegorical Figures by Aelteste Volkstedter Pozellanfabrik
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of porcelain allegorical figures of neoclassical style ladies, on scroll-molded bases by Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik Triebner & Co....
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Composite Figure of Discobulus
Located in Madison, MS
This early 20th century Italian classical composite figure of Discobulus would be a wonderful statement piece in your home of office. It is heavy and was handcrafted out of stone in ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$2,700 Sale Price
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19th Century French Patinated Bronze Cherub Composition Signed Raphael Ch. Peyre
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this elegant antique bronze composition of children playing with flowers. Crafted in France circa 1895 and built of bronze, the cheerful composition ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,560 Sale Price
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Late 19th Century English Classical Figurine Of A Maiden By Royal Worcester
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful Royal Worcester porcelain figure of Venus, the young woman wearing a loose drape edged in gold and gilding and falling in folds ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
48" tall marble statue of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers, circa 1920's.
Category
1920s European Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Near Life Size Marble Crouching Venus
Located in London, GB
A near life size carved marble figure of the Crouching Venus. This late 19th century copy of the iconic Hellenistic original bases its form on the crouching Venus on permanent displa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Marble Wall Sconces with Cherubs
Located in CABA, AR
Each sconce is meticulously carved from marble and depicts a robust cherub holding a shield with intricate carvings. The cherubs showcase exquisite craftsmanship, with realistic deta...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture after Jean de Boulogne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking Italian alabaster sculpture of the Abduction of the Sabine Women, also known as Giambologna, after the antique by Jean de Boulogne.
This Grand Tour style piece has a beau...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
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
$2,973 Sale Price
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19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Raul Larche Bronze Cast Siot Decaville
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Raul Larche bronze cast Siot Decaville
Raul Larche 1860-1912
Title: The 20 years
golden patina natural wear.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Neoclassical Style Hand-Carved Alabaster Sculpture, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Italian neoclassical style hand-carved white Alabaster sculpture depicting a standing maiden dressed in neoclassical garments/ leaned on an architectural pedestal, portraying a ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Fragmentary Stone Statue of an Angel & the Devil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century antique stone fragmentary statue depicting an angel standing atop the devil, circa 1800.
Reminiscent of an ancient roman statue, this is a fragment from history – sho...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Saint John the Baptist Wood Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Saint John the Baptist Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpture, early 19th century, holding a scroll and accompanied by a seated lamb, on rectangular base. 44.5" H x 26" W x 13.25" D. Prov...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
23% Off
Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Ceres
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic style patinated bronze figure of the goddess Ceres on round base (19th Cent)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood and Painted Cherubs , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood, gesso, and painted hanging wall cherubs . Early 19th Century.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Relief Bronze Masterpiece with Cherubs in a Barrel-Organ
Located in Miami, FL
This very fine carved relief panel was sculpted by Grau Foundry, Spanish master of bas relief. Medallic work and finely-detailed bronze objects. This unique piece, depicts five cheru...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader"
Located in Ixelles, BE
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) Bronze Bas-Relief "The Reader".
Bas-Relief: "The Reader" is a bas-relief created by Louis-Ernest Barrias, a renowned 19th-century sculptor. The bas-...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue, signed J. Clésinger. The statue is raised by a circular base with a wonderfully e...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
White Marble Sculpture/Bust of Madame Recamier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a white marble bust of Madame Recamier after Joseph Chinard sculpture. It depicts her head rotated to the right while she is covering her chest ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique French Bronze Neoclassical Robed Lady
Located in London, GB
A very impressive & large antique French bronze neoclassical robed lady. We would date this to around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, depicting the figure of ...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Doccia White Porcelain Caryatid Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Doccia white porcelain caryatid sculpture. A Doccia neoclassical model of a caryatid with one hand outstretched. Italy, circa 1770s
Dimension: 2" ...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian neoclassical Wooden Statue of Cupid
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classical 9(18th Century) painted wooden figure of a cupid with a gilt robe and hair, with an arm stretched out (AS IS-missing some hand and feet carvings)
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Psyche and Cupid Marble Statues After Etienne-Maurice Falconet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Exceptionally sculpted figures of the nymph Psyche as seated girl, and seated boy, Cupid, after the original 18th century models by Etienne-Maurice Falconet. Unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
A pair of French gilt bronze figures signed Etienne Maurice Falconett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of gilt bronze French figures… One figure with wings, and the other with an enveloping gilt robe …. there is some slight rubbing of the gilt...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Carved Stone Neoclassical Roundel, Winged Figure With A Putto
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely carved yellow stone neoclassical roundel in relief with a flying winged female figure in flowing pleated robes with a putto holding a fl...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Iron
Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This very fine patinated bronze figural torchere modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a mandolin and a marble torch. This symbolic representation of Music, falls within Coutan’s allegorical work.
We have a number of marble pedestals this Torchere would stand on.
Inscribed on base: Coutan, Thiébaut Frères, Fondeurs.
Jules-Félix Coutan (22 September 1848 – 23 February 1939) is considered to be one of the most gifted French sculptors and designers of the 19th and early 20th centuries
Coutan studied under the renowned Pierre-Jules Cavelier at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1872; after his return to Paris he executed the fountain group France Bearing the Torch of Civilization for the Exposition Universelle (1889), one of the two prominent sculptural commissions for the Exposition grounds.[1] Later he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts from 1900, where he expressed his disdain for the researches of Rodin— fumiste—[2] and the Impressionist sculptors who followed him. Coutan was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1905.[3]
Coutan is best known in the United States for the sculptural group above the entrance to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. For Grand Central Terminal, Coutan was contracted to provide a quarter-size scale plaster model of the three-figure allegorical Transportation group, which he developed from 1911 through 1914. The carving was performed by the William Bradley & Son of Long Island City.[4]
Among Coutan's students were Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Raymond...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Grain C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Roman-Greco Woman & Grain C1850
Measures- 9.75''H x 4.25''W x 3.25''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
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19th Century French Spelter Female Statue with Bird Nest "Le Nid by L. Gregoire”
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a lady's desk or dress a shelf with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870, the spelter composition stands on a circular base and depicts a young female b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
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Spelter
$1,280 Sale Price
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Carrara Marble Sculpture "Ariadne on the Panther" Signed A. Frilli, Firenze
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble sculpture "Ariadne on the Panther" signed A. Frilli, Firenze, Italy, circa 1890.
Dimensions green marble pedestal: 114 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
French 19 Century Putto with Swan Terracotta Sculpture in Manner of Clodion
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French 19 century Putto with Swan Terracotta Sculpture in Manner of Clodion , symbolic of Spring.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Group of Three Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Figures of Roman Soldiers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of three painted and parcel gild figures of Roman soldiers, two in reclining positions one seated. All three figures wearing helmets, breastplates and other protective armor in...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Mother and child" : workshop original palster, circa 1930-40
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Mother and child" : Tall workshop plaster unsigned showing a maternity
Circa 1930-40
Height = 67 cm
Width = 34 cm
Depth = 32 cm
Fair condition : some little misses and an angl...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of French 19th Century Figurative Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps
By J. Pradier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast pair of French 19th century neoclassical patinated figural bronze nine arm candelabra after a model by Jaen Jacques Pradier They are signed J. Pradier and were converted into lamps in the 20th century. Each candelabra is cast as classically draped maiden with one representing Phyrne and the other unknown, standing on a circular stepped dark green marble socle base. There are no visible foundry marks on the bronzes.
Born in Geneva in 1792 in Switzerland, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médici. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts.
At the Salon of 1834, Pradier's Satyr and Bacchante...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Marble Busts
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti.
Odoardo Fantacchiotti (11 May 1811–4 June 1877) was an Italian sculptor of the late-Neoclassic period. He was born in Rome, but his family moved to Florence. In 1820, he enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
At the Academy, he studied under S. Ricci, and first started exhibiting in 1828. Gaining the patronage of the Grand Duke, he continued his studies, following the ideas of Aristodemo Costoli of depicting the "bello naturale". In 1839 at the Academy, he exhibited the work of the Massacre of the Innocents. In 1840 he was named professor at the Academy.
Among his public works are the statue of Boccaacio and dell'Accorso for the ground floor niches of the courtyard of the Uffizi, medallions commemorating Francesco Redi and the bust of Ferdinando II de Medici for the Museo della Specola, a statue of Sallustio Bandini (now at the Accademia dei Georgeofili, but initially planned for the loggia of the Uffizi. A marble Virgin...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$61,953 / set
Antique French Terracotta Sculpture Signed T. Foris
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris.
Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in New York, NY
Reclining female nude bronze with baby deer at her feet, mounted on variegated green marble base by Ary Bitter (1883-1973).
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
General James Oglethorpe Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of General James Oglethorpe, 1976
14 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 38 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Iffland Greek Boy with Winged Helmet
Located in Queens, NY
Small bronze Greek style (19th/20th Cent) figure of a young boy with winged helmet holding a staff and bag standing on a cylindrical black marble base (signed F. Iffland)
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Scagliola Figure of Psyche Abandoned Attributed to Pietro Tenerani
Located in London, GB
A rare Italian sculpture depicting Psyche, attributed to the Italian sculptor, Pietro Tenerani.
Pietro Tenerani (1798-1869) was a sculptor perhaps best known for his neoclassical ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Scagliola
$36,346 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Margaret Mitchell Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1982.
In five pieces.
12 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 23 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Royal Copenhagen, Biscuit Sculpture After Berthel Thorvaldsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, biscuit sculpture after Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Portrait of Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Approx. 1870s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition, burning cra...
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price
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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.