French Sculptures

A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris,...

Art Deco Pierrot Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Signed Alonzo, France 1920´s Bronze mounted over a marble base. We have specialized in the sale of Art De...

Marc Alberghina, born in 1962, is a French ceramicist and artist renowned for fusing traditional techniques with modern designs. His creations often draw inspiration from Vallauris' ...

This very special large bronze was done by the highly respected artist of the Art Deco period, Pierre le Faguays (1892-1962). His works have always been some of the of the most sough...

A very fine bronze sculpture / model of Molière seated by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). France, circa 1870. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor. Carri...

French Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal, cast by Val D'Osne Foundry, Paris, 19th century, depicting a classical male figure represented as a sculptor, upholding a sculpture of a...

Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade. In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...

Guy Lartiques, Sculpture in cut and welded metal, cement base . Signed: Guy Lartique 73

Antique bust from France made circa 1900. The sculpture is crafted in terracotta with a beautiful original patina. It showcases the bust of famed German composer, Beethoven including...

A fabulous and large sized Louis XVI style patinated bronze sculpture of a cherub, signed by Auguste Moreau, titled "Amour Sifflant". This is a fabulous piece that has been crafted b...

Pair of French bronze figural ram bookends exported to sale for the America market, Ovington, N.Y. Signed by maker in France. Louis Fontinelle, Early 20th cent...

Yaacov Agam, “Image-Magic” – Illuminated Plexiglass Light Sculpture (Signed & Numbered) Artist: Yaacov Agam Title: Image-Magic Medium: Illuminated Plexiglass Sculpture Edition: M...

Zinc lion’s head fragment. Presumably from France, late 19th to early 20th century. Likely to have been part of an architectural element. On a custom stand. Dimensions: 54H x 28W x...

Unique wood sculpture showing a long dressed 1940'S style woman stretching out arms "Symbolism" influence Circa 1940-50 Dimensions Height cm x Width cm x Depth cm Good conditio...

A finely cast patinated bronze figure of Napoleon Bonaparte depicted standing in contemplative pose, dressed in his iconic bicorne hat, military uniform and sweeping greatcoat, his h...

French Art Deco style patinated metal deer sculpture on onyx base. Measures: Width 48 cm. height 25 cm.      

Sculpture of the head of the Japanese Dancer Hanako by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), circa 1930. Gold glazed ceramic version by Jean Mayodon (1893-1967). 11"...

A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture is based on a Roman copy of an original Greek statue. The chocolate-brown patina of...

Bronze sculpture representing the child and the joy of baseball, 20th century. Bronze sculpture representing the child and the joy of baseball, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 19cm, ...

Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy. This white hydrangea is handmade in biscuit porcelain, with han...

Art Deco Bronze Bust of a man LE RHONE by André César Vermare (1920) An impressive Art Deco bronze bust of a man, titled Le Rhône, created by renowned French sculptor André César Ver...

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Entre-deux » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1991". Unique piece. - A great work of ...

An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved oak wood. The support is in brass and the base, made out of fruit wood,...

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina. Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...

Charming Art Deco terracotta sculpture depicting a dog, created in the 1930s and signed R. Pollin, an artist known for expressive and finely modeled animal subjects. The sculpture i...

After Francois Rude (French, 1784-1855) "The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, unsigned, elements missing. 17" H x 17.5" W...

"PANTHER" Sculpture covered in a cold patina. c.1930 Rests on marble base. Inscribed in script: D. H. Chiparus. Cold patina was very popular in the Art Deco period. The metal: bronze, spelter, etc. would be covered with chemicals to create the brownish tone. Usually ammonium chlorite and cupric chloride was used to achieve the desirable tone. Since the finish was quite fragile and could wear off...

Bull Ceramic by Solange Latteur from 1960

A Large and Impressive Continental 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Carved Crucifix Former property of Siegfried & Roy, the renown German...

A French 19th century bronze and marble bust of Marianne in full armor. The nicely cast Baroque Revival brown patinated bronze and carved white marble figure of Marianne, the allegorical personification of the French Republic, presented in her militaristic guise, reminiscent of Minerva, wearing a Phrygian helmet and armored breastplate centered by winged male mask and with lion shoulder armor pads, all raised on a conforming black marble base. Circa: 1890-1900. Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, as well as a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honor in town halls and law courts. She is depicted in the Triumph of the Republic, a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris, as well as represented with another Parisian statue on the Place de la République. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, appears on French euro coins and on French postage stamps. She was also featured on the former franc currency and is officially used on most government documents. Marianne is a significant republican symbol; her French monarchist equivalent is often Joan of Arc. As a national icon Marianne represents opposition to monarchy and the championship of freedom and democracy against all forms of oppression. Other national symbols of Republican France include the tricolor flag, the national motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, the national anthem "La Marseillaise", the coat of arms, and the official Great Seal of France. Marianne also wore a Cockade and a red Phrygian cap symbolizing Liberty. Minerva and its pendant bust of Mars evoke the classicizing subjects, bust-length formats, and style that originated in France during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715) and that concurrently was popularized across Europe. The busts' simple forms, stiff poses, and solemn facial types are consistent with the late Baroque sculptures that were carved in Flanders during this period. In Flanders, especially in Antwerp and Brussels, sculpture and architectural decoration traditionally was carved using combinations of native black marble (noir belge), mottled red marble (rouge belge), and white marble or alabaster. The use of these stones in colorful counterpoint speaks most strongly to the busts’ Flemish origins. The veneration of ideal heroes and heroines in ancient costume and arms took on extravagant form in the 17th century, with countless variations. Within this imaginative tradition, the identification of the pair as Minerva and Mars cannot be certain. The female bust, for example, could be identified as Bellona, Roman goddess of war, who is depicted in 17th and 18th century French paintings wearing flamboyantly plumed helmets and low-cut cuirasses that expose her breasts. Whatever their identities, the female and male warriors are portrayed as calm rather than bellicose beings. The sovereign pair does...

Rare and important French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Marcel Renard (1893-1974), circa 1920s of a woman modeled in robes with a baby. Made...

A pair of solid brass sculptures, made in France in the 1960s. The period can be determined by the small nuts located beneath the base of the stem, which have a coarse thread; this f...

This statue represents the Sacred Heart with halo, faithful to 19th-century religious models popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. During this period, the renowned Maison Raffl dev...

Art Nouveau gilded bronze nude statue by George Flamand. Very fine period work. Sits on 3 3./4" square base. Signed "FLAMAND"

A refined Art Deco bronze figure in the style of Demétre H. Chiparus, one of the most celebrated sculptors of the period, renowned for his elegant depictions of theatrical dancers an...

Set of 2 bronze seahorses. Highly decorative pieces. The two halves fit together perfectly to form the figure of a seahorse. We have had custom-made pedestals made for them. Made ...

Superb and large bust in Carrara marble representing Marie-Antoinette. This bust is in very good condition. Unsigned. Dimensions Height 81cm Width 47cm Depth 25cm

Beautifully Pair of French Art Deco Porcelain By Sue et Mare sculpted with an abundant overflow with low and high relief design, featuring high-fired earthenware with thick glazed in...

French Soldier Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the figure depicted in tropical uniform, carrying a rifle at port arms, signed to base "A. auberg (?)", on a circular pl...

Félix Charpentier's masterpiece, Bataille des fleurs, is a stunning golden bronze tabletop statue with a beautiful gilded patina finish. It draws inspiration from the colorful Car...

Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine. The large sculpture is beautifully detailed with bright, vivid colors depicted in ...

French handmade ceramic. Abstract modern form for this lamp base, circa 1970. Electric system is new. Beautiful grey ceramic glaze. Dimensions: 50 x 30 x 30cm with elect...

This elegant French Art Deco sculpture of two racing greyhounds was designed by Charles Lemanceau and produced by the Sainte-Radegonde ceramic factory in France circa 1930. Capturing...

A refined French Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by celebrated sculptor François‑Raoul Larche (1860–1912). The figure depicts a young woman standing barefoot upon a naturalistic base, h...

**Portrait of a Warrior, Carved Wood Sculpture by Calin Hentea, 1995 – M3480** This monochrome sculpture was created by Calin Hentea. It bears his signature (visible in one of our p...

Sculpture life-size in Resin US Astronaut NASA. Made in 2018.

A luxurious gold- and silver-plated bronze escargot or snail cocktail stick set made in France c. 1930. It is a superb Hollywood Regency conversation piece, perfect for eating not ju...

Jean Jules Bernard Salmson (French 1823-1902) "John Milton" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, signed to the circular base. 21.5" H x 9" W x 7.5" D.

A charming modern persepolis blue crystal glass study of a seated baby elephant with excellent textured surface detail and deep rich colour, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORM...

A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu and white marble three-light candelabra, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The single allegorical and whimsical finely chased gilt-bronze Belle Époque group representing a pair of mermaid Putti supporting a cornucopia filled with flowers and fruit topped...

This impressive French Art Deco sculpture, created circa 1930, depicts a stylized huntress accompanied by a leaping antelope. With its dramatic movement, elongated forms, and striking geometric composition, the work exemplifies the fascination with exotic subjects that influenced French decorative arts during the interwar period. Scenes inspired by Africa and France’s former colonial territories became especially prominent in the late 1920s and early 1930s. This artistic trend reached its height during the 1931 Paris International Colonial Exhibition, which had a significant impact on French architecture, sculpture, furniture, and interior decoration. Viewed today within its historical context, this sculpture reflects both the visual language of the Art Deco period and the colonial imagery widely circulated in France at the time. The finely modeled female figure is rendered in spelter and presented in an energetic hunting pose, holding a bow beside the antelope. The dark patinated metal contrasts beautifully with the substantial stepped base, composed of richly veined marble and warm-toned onyx. The combination of sculptural metalwork and luxurious stone gives the piece a commanding architectural presence. The sculpture measures approximately 82 cm wide, 54 cm high, and 21 cm deep, equivalent to 32.3 inches wide, 21.2 inches high, and 8.2 inches deep. It weighs approximately 21.6 kilograms, or 47.6 pounds. The piece remains highly decorative and displays age-related wear consistent with its history. Small chips and losses are visible along the edges of the marble and onyx base. A bold and substantial French Art Deco huntress sculpture...

Large bronze dancer with a brown patina, on a green marble base: she bears the name of Pompeian Dancer on a cartouche. She plays delicately with her veil, balanced on one foot, on a ...

Gorgeous marble in pinks, maroon and cream, artfully sculpted to suggest the female form from every angle. Abstract and eye-catching. No signature.

Sculpture glass alchemy green made with Glass paste, with strips glass paste polished and molded, colored with pigments in green powder and casted on a raw stone base. Exceptional...

Statue in bronze with medal patina "Psyche and Cupid" realized by Jean BULIO. It represents Psyche, recognizable by her butterfly wingst. Her chest is bare and she is holding an arro...

An antique French terracotta model of a sphinx. The patinated finish of the terracotta adds a characterful timeworn look to this sphinx statue. The body is well modelled with detail...

This commanding wall-mounted sculpture, hand-carved in wood and vividly painted in primary colors, is a rare and evocative work created in the expressive style of the Cobra movement,...

Porcelain Basketball Sculpture – Limited Edition No. 65/100 – Handcrafted in Limoges, France Elevate your space with a striking fusion of athletic spirit and refined French artistry...

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...

Dolomites by Perrin & Perrin, 2023 Build in glass sculpture One-off Martine and Jacki Perrin sculpt together as one, forming a duo enriched by their individualities. For over a d...