French Sculptures

Antique Mounted on Base Sculpture Cast Head Zeus Bust Decorative Bibelot CA LA . Bust inspired by Classic models . head mounted on a black base representing...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...

A sculpture of an abstracted head in ceramic, mounted on a black acrylic base, by an unknown artist. The human head and features have been intentionally warped into an organic stone ...

A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wooden buck head wall sculpture from the turn of the century, with shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century...

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt. By the end of the 18th century enthusiasm for ancient Egypt generated by Napoleon's unsuccessful conquest of Egypt and, in Britain, to Admiral Nelson's defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt and this was the first time a major study of ancient Egypt was done. Publication of the expedition's work, the description de l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826 influencing a new way of life in France thru architecture and decorative arts. However, works of art, decorative arts, furniture and, in the field of architecture and garden follies, funerary monuments in the Egyptian style had appeared in scattered European settings from the time of the Renaissance. The Egyptian Revival style came out in a few waves in France before Napoleon during the ancient Régime Egyptian motifs were mixed with the neoclassical-Louis XVI style in architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian expedition. This was the first major Egyptian Revival period as this was the first time in history that a major study on Egypt was done. French people became fascinated with the ancient Egyptian history, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as a hybrid neo-Egyptian. The next wave was during the height of the French Romantic period 1820s-1850s. The Egyptian Revival emerged as a result of the famous archaeological digs of the first half of the 19th century and was primarily used for Tomb memorials, temples, and cemeteries and some decorative arts. This style is distinguished by its adaptation of Egyptian forms and motifs, sphinxes guarding buildings including lotus blossoms, Pharaoh's heads, the winged disk symbol of the sun God, as well as the use of bold bright colors. At the end of the 19th century 1870s-1890s the Egyptian Revival styles were in vogue once more. At the Height of the Victorian period the Egyptian style was even more elaborate than before. Often incorporated with Neo-Greek & Renaissance Revival styles. Victorians were even more fascinated with these rare finds and incorporated their motifs into jewelry, furniture, glass and Art pottery. Heavily ornamented overstuffed furniture...

This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts an amber color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base...

This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light green translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base....

This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light yellow color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crysta...

Excellent condition~no chips or cracks! Each Herend figurine is brought to life by the skilled hands of artisans crafting and hand painting these charming porcelain creatures made in...

The Red Man Sculpture is a stunning decor piece, adding a touch of sophistication to any home or office. This masculine sculpture features a crouching man with outstretched arms, sym...

NEW RELEASE! Blue Series - Hyperreal small blue water bag glass sculpture, solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Size: 11.75 x 7 x 4.5 inches Dylan Martinez' hyperreal sculptu...

Art Deco Pair Pineapple Antique Decorative Rustic Finials Sculpture Los Angeles. Pair of Pineapples Metal Hand forged Cast and hand made Garden finia...