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Style: American Empire
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Model Sovereign of the Seas Under Glass, 20th
Located in Charleston, SC
American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...
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20th Century American American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
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1870s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Copper

American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  
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1830s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"
Located in New York, NY
Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah" A rare and important marble bust head relief portrait on The Prophet Zepha...
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19th Century Italian Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Marble

American Hanging Apothecary Show Globe with Gilded and Painted Eagle. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American hanging Apothecary show globe with a mounted cast iron painted and gilded eagle. Globe was filled with a colorful green or red liquid to...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th c...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood, Wood

American Lead Ornamental Garden Rooting Pig, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American lead ornamental garden rooting pig, late 19th century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Pair of American Figural Jockey Painted Cast Iron Swivel Hitching Post. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American figural jockey painted cast iron hitching post with swivel arms. Mid 19th century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Stone & Painted Labrador Sitting Dogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast stone and painted Labrador dogs in sitting position resting on flanking rectangular plinths. Plinth measurements are 9" wide and 15" Deep. Early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Large Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English large cast iron Punch & Judy matching doorstops . Late 19th century.
Category

1880s English Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron and Gilt Fire Society Marker, Baltimore, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and gilt fire society marker. Baltimore, early 19th century Markers were placed on homes to prove coverage of fire insurance.
Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Iron

American Carved Walnut Perched Eagle. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American carved walnut perched eagle with spread wings on rocky plinth. Mid 19th Century
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Sculptures

American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut carved spread wing eagle perched to Flee on rectangular rocky pine plinth, Early 19th century. Eagle is 27 wide and 17 deep at base.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Pine

American Painted & Carved Wood Figural Statue of General Santa Anna, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted and carved wood figural statue of General Santa Anna in full military dress attire. General during the time of Mexican-American War and later became President of Mex...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Cast Iron Napoleon Doorstop Standing on a Step Back Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Napoleon doorstop standing on a three-tiered step back squared plinth, Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
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Located in Astoria, NY
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American Empire sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Leonard Volk. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $5,500.

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