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Baroque Sculptures

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Baroque
Torso from the Capitoline Museums in White Carrara Marble Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman torso in Carrara white marble early 20th century Reproduction of a removed torso from the Capitoline Museums in white Carrara marble early 20th century Italy Measures: height ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

18th Century Jesus Child Terracotta Figure Holy Devotional Italian Art
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Jesus Child Terracotta Sculpture an Italian Holy and devotional art polychromed figure  depicting Baby Jesus standing on an a carved and go...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta, Giltwood

French Whitewashed Carved Wooden Sculpture Head or Bust on a Pedestal
Located in Barntrup, DE
Whitewashed carved wooden sculpture head or bust on a dark brown pedestal, France, circa the 1920s. This adorable decor - a sculpture of a boy's...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Sculptures

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Oak, Wood

Magnificent "Dorso Masculino" Sculpture in Carrara Marble the, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent "Dorso Masculino" sculpture in Carrara marble from the late 19th century. Italy Measures: H. 108cm x 37cm Perfect conditions.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful Italian Caesar Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Caesar Bust early 20th century Carrara marble Measure: H: 51 cm Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Important Italian Sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara Marble 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara marble 19th-20th century Very good condition.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Italian Sculpture "Ercole" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Ercole" head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 42cm including the base Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust early 20th Century Carrara Marble H: 56 cm perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful Italian "Goethe" Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Goethe " Bust early 20th century Carrara marble Measures: H: 41 cm Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Amazing "Minotaur of the Labyrinth of Crete"
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Italian "Minotaur of the Labyrinth of Crete". 20th century. carrara marble. Measures : height: 206 cm. width : 65 cm. depth : 51 cm. weight : 240 kg. head Size : 43 cm x 39 c...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Playing children, hand carved
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Hand carved playing children, original painted white. There is missing a part, a tree of life or something similar (see picture 6).
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1750s Dutch Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Cubitt car Mascot of Cupid by LE Jeune
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage Cubitt car mascot in the form of brass Cupid with bow & arrow,stamped Cubitts Cupid, R/D LE JEUNE Cast Brass original car mascot 1920s Dimensions: Cupid Figure H 13.5cm x ...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Sculptures

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Brass

Minotaur of Knossos Labyrinth in White Limestone, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Minotaur of knossos labyrinth in white limestone 20th century. Measures: Height 125cm Width 60cm Depth 60cm Weight 160kg Base height included 40 cm Museum-type base included height ...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Limestone

Magnificent Italian Bas-Relief "Athena of Piraeus" Carrara Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Bas-relief "Athena of Piraeus" Carrara marble 20th century Measures: height: 110cm width: 70 Weight: 70kg Very good condition The Athena of Piraeus is a bronze s...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm Good condition Spanish private collection.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Iron

Italian Mask in White Carrara Marble 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN MASK IN WHITE carrara MARBLE 19th century Mask in white class P carrara marble HEIGHT 20cm WIDTH 20cm THICKNESS 10cm WEIGHT 12Kg MOUTH WIDTH 23 cm Good condition for the age.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Carrara White Bas-Relief "Pallade Atena" began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara white bas-relief "Pallade Atena" Italy beginning 20th century Measures: Height 50 cm Width 50 cm Thickness from 4 cm to 5 cm Weight 27 kg Material white carrara marble Very g...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Bust French Wooden Carving with Decorative Cherub Head
Located in Buxton, GB
Unique Antique Wooden Cherub Bust Antique Wood Cherub Head Carving Authentic Tete d Angelot Composite & Giltwood Beautiful Carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Paint, Wood

21th Century Italian Baroque Style Particular Wall Shelf
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian sculpture in composite material recently manufactured. A beautiful wall shelf characterized by an elaborate Baroque style decoration with curls and volutes, in the ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Composition

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of large statues carved in the round, probably representing cerulean angels (although there is no evidence of wings on the back), or allegories of fortune (in which case we can ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Fire' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the merely cloth-covered, bearded and crowned god Hephaestus (Roman: Vulcanus) seated centrally on a rock, holding a long-handled hammer beside him and looking off to the side, surrounded by winged putti representing activities from his trade: Patronizing the entire artistic spectrum of metalworking, including the production of jewelry, weapons, sacred-ritual and profane utilitarian objects, the one helping putto to his right is busy firing a cannon made of metal, to his left another putto is forging on an anvil with the help of a hammer and tongs, in front of him, at his feet are presented ornately crafted war ornaments such as a helmet and shield, at the back a putto holds small torches in both hands. The group is based on irregular rock base with gold rim. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Baroque Putti Cherubs, Polychrome & Gilt Wood, French Pyrenees ca 1700
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of original Baroque wooden putti / winged cherubs. We were told that they originate from a church in the French Pyrenees. We suppose they are from circa 1650 to 1750. The p...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a child playing the Cymbals
By E. Peynot
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a Child playing the Cymbals Sitting Cross leg on a rock, fine detailed casting, on the face, Hands with the cymbal band wrapped around, Stripes on...
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1860s French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Roman Terracotta Antefix, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Roman terracotta antefix early 20th century Italy Measures: height 83cm width 39cms thickness 4cm weight 8kg material terracotta Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Air' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of a bearded old man with angel wings, covered only with a cloth, sitting in the middle of a mountain of clouds, probably Chronos from Greek mythology, symbolizing the passage of life and reminding us that time flies, holding a long staff (usually with sickle) in his hand, surrounded by winged putti, representing activities on and with air: To the right of the old man a standing putto with waving cloth, embracing a peacock, the bird of paradise and symbol of heaven, and breathing into a tube forming a soap bubble, in the foreground wind is produced with the help of a bellows, to the left of and behind Chronos two putti with garlands of flowers and a little bird in their hands. The group is based on an earth pedestal with piled up clouds and gold rim. Designer: MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden) Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

WONDERFUL ITALIAN GIANT ANTIQUE STONE BATHTUB end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
WONDERFUL ITALIAN GIANT ANTIQUE STONE BATHTUB end 19th Century Bathtub with a beautiful motif taken from the Greek iconography of the Golden Age (400 BC). The feet are in terracotta...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Stone

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Rare Tuscan Marble Sculpture "Classic Happy Angel with Fruit Garland" 18th Cent.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Marble Sculpture "Classic Happy Angel with Fruit Garland" 18th Century 53x34 x thickness 10cm weight 29kg Original antique White Carrara with...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Head of a Saint. Polychromed Wood. 17th Century 'Later Base'
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint head. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Head made of carved and polychrome wood of a young man, with curly and tonsured dark hair, who keeps his gaze ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Other

Pair of 18th century Archangels
Located in Brussel, BE
A pair of Italian 18th Century Candle-holding Archangels, sculpted wood with its original wings.
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th 19th Century French Carved Oak Panel of Saint Philomena
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel representing Saint Philomena. Also known as Philomena of Rome was a young virgin martyr whose remains were discovered ...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base for sculpture made of carved and gilded wood with a rectangular and flat shape, slightly raised on circular legs and...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Other

17th Century Sandstone Gargoyle on Stand
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 17th century French Gargoyle. Gargoyels were originally intented as waterspouts for churches and castles but soon were used as ornamentation. A...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Sandstone

Four angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Four candle light angels, Provence or Italy 17th century Rare set of four angels, bearers of the light brought by Christ. Two stand on cherub-headed supports, one arm on the hip. T...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Carved wooden reliquary bust representing a Saint figure. Beautiful traces of its original silver and gilding. Weathered, small losses and with...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Polychromed wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Rectangular base base, made of carved and polychrome wood in gray tones, which has been decorated with a series of mo...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Patinated baroque sculpture on a stylised landscape base in the form of a female figure with a flowing cloak and an expansive gesture. Provenance: Wittelsbach estate.
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18th Century Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on a half shell floating on the water, holding the cloth at one end so that it forms ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

Angelo Statue in Wood Baroque Style, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful wooden statue of an 18th century baroque style Angelo. It is finely carved. Some old restorations are to be noted on the feet, and the left hand. The back wings are missing.
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18th Century Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Madonna with Child Wall Sculpture Beautiful Woodwork, 20th Century
Located in DE
Madonna with child wall sculpture beautiful woodwork, 20th century. Linden wood with attention to detail.
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20th Century European Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Carlo Marcellini (Florence 1644 – 1713) Putto White and green marble 41.5 x 73.5 cm This marble putto carved in high relief, almost a tutto tondo, and set on an elegant green marble background, appears almost naked, sitting on a cloud. His peculiar pose, in adoration, suggests that the work was a part of a larger composition including other figures in devotion. Published in 2007 by Sandro Bellesi in the monograph dedicated to Gioacchino Fortini (pg.155), this beautiful marble putto was included in the catalog of Carlo Marcellini, a prominent figure in the baroque renewal of Florentine art. Born in Florence in 1644, Carlo Marcellini received his artistic education in the city of the lily, specializing in stone sculpture and stucco modeling under the guidance of Bartolomeo Cennini before continuing his studies in Rome in the Accademia Medicea founded by the Grand Duke Cosimo III in order to familiarize some more promising artists with the essential “ taste of Rome ”. Under the guidance of Ercole Ferrata and Ciro Ferri, Giovan Battista Foggini...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

ROUND BAS-RELIEF OF PERSEPOLI PERSIA IN STONE late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ROUND BAS-RELIEF OF PERSEPOLI PERSIA IN STONE late 19th Century This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by wonderful ancient Greek coins. Freely reproduced from a Thr...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Limestone

French C 18th Terracotta Bust of a Gentleman
Located in London, GB
After a model attributed to Jean Antoine Houdon, possibly Nicolas Joseph Laurent Gilbert (1750 - 1780), poet. Superbly sculpted in a coat and ruffled shirt set on a waisted socle....
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

Tond of Giulio Cesare in Impruneta Terracotta Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TOND OF GIULIO CESARE IN IMPRUNETA TERRACOTTA early 20th Century Beautiful, hand-finished large tondo in Impruneta terracotta. Copy of a roundel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Relief - Lombardy, First Half of 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Terracotta relief of the flight into Egypt Lombardy, first half of 17th century Painted terracotta 91 x 85 x 11,5 cm This event in the early life of Christ is recounted i...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

White Ceramic Sculpture by Renzi & Reale Glazed Earthenware Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Renzi & Reale, Baroque Rain, 2003, glazed earthenware. Measures: 23 x 23 x 21 cm White ceramic sculpture by renowned designer-makers duo Renzi & Reale who operated in a successful collaboration from the early nineties till the early 2000s. There are only few pieces left of this stunning ceramic production which combines centuries old ceramic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

Fine Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Cherub's
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine pair of 18th century tall Italian carved wood harvest cherub sculptures. These sculptures each hold a piece of harvest aloft their curled heads, forms elegantly poised as if c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Paint

Pair of 19th C Gold Carved Wood and Gilt Gesso Display Stands
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of hand crafted wood and gilt gesso overlay baroque display stands (ideal for clocks or small statues and busts), each with applied harleq...
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1830s French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repair...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Important Portuguese Oratory from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Oratory from the 18th century with a sculpture of Christ in gilded wood from the 18th century and two Saint Antony from the 17...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Located in CH
Italian Baroque painted and lacquered wooden sculpture of a kneeling figure. Circa 1650.  
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

After Antoine-Louis Barye Walking Lion Le lion qui marche White Marble Effect
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Antiquarian Marble -Effect, Walking White Lion The white lion, roaring and striding forwards. On a plinth decorated with greek key ornament. White marble effect resin. After the ant...
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1960s English Vintage Baroque Sculptures

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Resin

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY
Located in Madrid, ES
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY (1854-1882) Art bronze bust, set on a lacquered wooden base. Signed L.Oudry. Height: (total) 40 cm G...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Terracotta Wrestlers
Located in Madrid, ES
Late 19th century Terracotta Wrestlers. Wrestlers (from Villa Medici in Rome), Roman copy of the second half of the third century. B.C. Sculptural group from a parchment bronze original, preserved in the Tribuna of the Uffizi Gallery...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Terracotta

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Walnut Baroque Sculpture, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque sculpture in walnut, central Italy 17th century. The male figure, created to be seen in an elevated position with respect to the observer and originally part of a larger scul...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Walnut

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