French Sculptures

Bronze plaque in high relief of Napoleon crossing the Alps after the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748-29 December 1825...

French Plaster Male Torso. Offered is a handsome large scale plaster torso sculpture of a classical male from France. This well executed academic plaster sculpture has a commanding p...

Emmanuel Frémiet (1824–1910) Chevaux de Course et Jockeys (Two Racehorses and Jockeys) France, circa 1910 Signed: E. Frémiet Foundry mark: F. Barbedienne A fine, richly patinated b...

This Discophore torso statue is a faithful reproduction of a Greek bust from the early fourth century. The original work, created by the sculptor Naucydes, is a masterpiece of the cl...

French Art Deco ceramic seagull statue by Moulin-des-Loups (Orchies), France, 1920s. Seagull with a fish in its beak. Height : 8.7"(22cm), Width : 9.1"(23cm), Depth : 4.3"(11cm). Mou...

Terracotta dog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

Medium-sized resin sculpture representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo. Sculpture representing a reduced model of a Fragment of the sculpture of Apollo, exhibited in the en...

Impressive and highly refined example of French Academic sculpture from the Belle Époque period, created by Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912) and signed on the base “Mathurin Moreau”. Dati...

A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...

Rare antique halter door. Wrought iron bar ending with an elegant sculpted cast iron horse’s head. Head width: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head height: 14 cm (5.51 inches) Head depth: 10 cm ...

This pair of oversized wooden puzzle sculptures showcases interlocking spheres and rods, forming striking geometric and molecular-like designs. Playful yet architectural, these mid-...

Meissen porcelain sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th-century sculpture from the Napoleon III period, titled: *I Make Them Light*, Meissen porcelain, triangular base....

A Large Patinated Bronze Equestrian Group of ‘The Sun King' Louis XIV on Horseback, After François Girardon. King Louis XIV dressed as a Roman Emperor, his right arm slightly raised...

This charming early 20th century bronze figure depicts a young boy in winter clothes lying on his toboggan. The figure is likely to be French in origin although it doesn't have eithe...

A debonair French Napoleonic era patinated bronze high ranking officer in full regalia leans against a gnarled tree trunk while twisting his handsome mustache in this delightful and ...

Taurus women sculpture on base, all in solid bronze. Made in 2014, unique piece made from France. Base L 20 x D 20cm. .

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, crab, oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter  

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, ca.1920. This exquisite terracotta sculpture, created by renowned artist Demetre Chiparus, showcases the...

Striking and sculptural, this vintage Art Deco bronze tiger exemplifies the streamlined elegance and quiet power characteristic of early 20th-century animalier design. The feline is ...

A noble baroque style porcelain figurine lady designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) by the foundry Gibus et Cie (1853–1972) in Limoges, France in a baby blue moti...

An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

Rare Art Deco silvered bronze statuette of a seated young boy Faun. Car mascot hood ornament. Figure mounted over a base. Perfect desk piece. Signed 'Silvestre' with foundry marks f...

1920s large plaster and composite Sculpture of an Eagle perched on a rock

A fine antique French bronze sculpture. By Louis Lerolle (ca. 1868-1948) In gilt bronze with a darkened finish. In the form of a well-dressed woman with a large hat putting on a g...

A pair of French late 19th century (circa 1880) Grand Tour cast iron and brass-plated busts of Antinous as Bacchus (or Dionysus) and Ariadne, after the original pairing by Leone Cler...

French Mid-Century Wicker Duck.

ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL silvered bronze circa 1930. 7 swallows on a weather vane mounted on a surfine black marble base from Belgium. Note 2 small chips on the marble . Total height...

A striking mid 20th Century frosted green and polished glass study of a toucan with excellent smooth tactile surface detail and rich vibrant colour, signed Lalique France ADDITIONA...

Elegant and finely cast ormolu gilt bronze sculpture of Marianne, the enduring symbol of the French Republic. This 19th-century piece was made circa 1870 in France and features Maria...

A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a goat. The bronze sculpture stands on a marble plinth. The statue is not marked, maker unknown. The statue is of a beautiful quality: refined...

This exquisite bronze sculpture by Jean Dunand depicts a cobra attacking its prey. Both Dunand and Brandt explored serpent motifs within the broader Orientalist vocabulary of the per...

"Venus" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted bronze depicting a female in elegant couture with bright colors and impeccable details. Signed and d...

Superb limited edition Salvador Dali "Fleur du Mal" (Evil's Flower) glass paste sculpture edited and manufactured by Daum in 1968. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L ...

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France. The sculpture in the image is a “Taoist Sage” created by Daum Frères in the late 20th century, most likely between 19...

Terracotta bulldog Bavent signed Filmont, circa 1900.

Large bronze model of a seated Mercury, after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785), late nineteenth century or early twentieth century, French. Base diameter 27 cm. This statue ...

A duo of plaster heads of a young and older Julius Caesar. Late 20th century some age and patina, work well together. Form and scale is pleasing. Continental 20th century classical...

A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France, circa 1850. This finely sculpted figure is carved from beechwood with articulated joint...

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...

A late 19th century bronze sculpture 'Le Fauconnier' by Georges Marie Valentin Bareau (1866-1931). An impressive size with original foundry mark and signature to base.

Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s The ceramic is a bell. As you can see from the photos, the ceramic has a few pearls inside. The sculptu...

Unusual Majolica frog pitcher wearing a brown jacket signed Fives Lille, circa 1890.

Large and stunningly figural Egyptian design, style marble clock garniture, circa 1920. If you are looking for a statement piece for your mantel and you have an interest in worldly ...

This exquisite bronze sculpture of the Venus de Milo dates to the late 19th century and is a beautifully detailed representation of the iconic ancient Greek statue. With a rich brown...

A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century neoclassical style patinated cast iron figural torchères by A. Durenne, Paris, each representing a figure of a standing young maiden, her arms raised forward while holding a a flaming urn gas light (Now electrified) with a frosted glass flame, each raised on a veined grey marble column stand, both cast-signed 'A. Durenne, Paris'. Antoine Durenne was an internationally renowned French art founder. He attended École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in 1842. Durenne purchased a small foundry in Sommevoire, near the Val d'Osne, Haute-Marne, France and established The Durenne firm, circa Paris, 1900. Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic Expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...

Pierre Jules Mene (1810-1879, France) : "Scotsman showing a fox to his dog" Double patinated bronze proof Old edition cast signed "P. J MENE" on the base France, second half of ...

Vintage French ceramic pitcher / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The pitcher in the form perhaps of a proud French coq is in a subtle hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze....

Fée de Printemps (Spirit of Spring) by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Signature and foundry stamped to base Marked "Exposition universelle de 1889" E. Colin & Cie, Paris foundry

Designed by French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays in 1925, this Art Deco bronze statue features a young Grecian female archer named "Diana" gracefully pulling her bow. The statue highlig...

Pair of 1970s French Fish Sculptures – Wood and Gilded Metal Mid-Century Decor Description: This elegant pair of fish sculptures from the 1970s combines natural wood with gilded met...

A superb antique French majolica barbotine pig waiter pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1880. This delightful pitcher is designed as the "maitre d'hotel" or butler pig ready to serve, hand p...

Henri Etienne Dumaige 1830-1888 Cleopatra before Caesar, bronze This Orientalist group alludes to the spectacular meeting of Caesar and Cleopatra...

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, onion , oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter  

ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL French, 1893-1981 Leaping Stag and Hind Verdigris patinated bronze Signed "A. BECQUEREL", "cire purdue", "Susse Fr. Edt. Paris"...

Green patinated bronze sculpture, made by Georges Gardet (1863-1939), signed G.GARDET, with cast stamp COLIN Paris. This sculpture is a replica of the original sculpture, the size of...

ALFRED BARYE French, 1839-1882 "Walter Scott: Cheval de'Selle de L'Empreur" Patinated bronze Titled to base in the towel, signed "Barye Fils" 15 1/2" W x 13 1/8" H x 5 3/8" D Ori...

Pair of Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks with Classical Female Busts, Palais Royal, Paris, 1870s An exquisite pair of French Napoleon III ormolu curtain tiebacks, dati...

Meissen porcelain sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th-century sculpture from the Napoleon III period, titled: “I Wound and I Heal,” Meissen porcelain, triangular base...

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...