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.
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Style: Baroque
Immaculate Conception Religious Sculpture, Baroque, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exceptional 18th-century Spanish Baroque sculpture of the Immaculate Conception, carved in chestnut wood and richly polychromed and crowned.
The sculpture retains its vibrant pi...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Baroque Painted and Gilt Wood Winged Angel Playing a Violin
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Italian Baroque style carved, painted and gilt wood winged angel playing a violin. This utterly charming piece is wonderfully carved by a true artist and artisan. Just look at t...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Terracotta Bust
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Jesus Of Mechelen Flemish Religious Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th-century Flemish Baroque sculpture from Mechelen represents the Infant Jesus, arms outstretched in divine grace, blessing the viewer with serene charm.
A remarkable piece o...
Category
Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin
Ex Prominent New York Co...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of cerulean angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost baroque.
Very nice execution of the armour in the ...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Baroque Figure of Crucified Christ
Located in Hudson, NY
This unusual Baroque figure of Christ carved circa 1670 and 1700 is in a form associated with his removal from the cross after crucifixion but before his...
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Lacquered Wood Sicilian Bust of a Woman
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood bust that originates from Sicily, representing a stylized female figure. The bust is carved from wood and is finished with a lacquered painted surface, now worn with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Beautiful Italian Bronze Sculpture of Gladiators Marble Base 19th Century VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Bronze Sculpture of Gladiators on a Marble Base 19th Century
Dimensions
25x20 cm
very good condition
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture of a Faun's Head Made of Cleopatra Yellow Marble Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of a Faun's Head Made of Cleopatra
yellow marble
base in Port st. Laurent marble.
Height base included 38 cm,
weight 12.5 kg.
very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, each modeled as a baby Bacchus, in the form of a child faun, seated on tree trunk a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Pair of Antique Limestone Cherubs - Les Anges de la Musique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Cherubs playing instruments and facing each other, in good condition. The left is playing the flute and the right cherub is playing a violin. Beautifully hand carved limestone statues with wings...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Very Large Copper Wall Plate Depiction Saint Martin on Horse in Relief
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very large hamered copper wall plate depiction Saint Martin on horse in relief.
Signed A Louis.
Early 20th century.
Measures: Diameter 75 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Hand Carved Italian Santo
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Italian Santo: figure of Franciscan abbot or saint, circa 1780-1800.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Meissen Mythological Figurine, Ganymede On Cloud Base, Kaendler, Circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
The young man, covered only with a cloth, known in Greek mythology as ‘the most beautiful of all boys’, sits on the back of Zeus, who has been transformed into an eagle, and is carri...
Category
1860s German Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sculpture "Le Duel" Signed P.L. Detrier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France, circa 1860, the sculpture named "Le Duel", features a soldier in traditional outfit and holding a sword. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Cherub Carved from Wood with Polychrome & Gilt
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Roman Bronze Sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman bronze sculpture
Depicts Roman Chariot
19th century
Measures: cm. 33 × 66 H. 50
Good conditions.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Other
Base for sculpture. Polychromed wood.
Located in Madrid, ES
Gallon base. Carved and polychrome wood. Inspired by models from the 17th century.
Rectangular base with a similar cushion on the top (decorated with plant elements) and complex line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Other
Baroque Meissen Figure, Harlequin With Bagpipes, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1745
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Rococo harlequin with bagpipes of most lovely appearance.:
The lovely harlequin is sitting on a rocky base which is decorated with some flower blossoms with leaves. The male ...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair Italian 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub / Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Quite a stunning pair of Italian standing cherub or Angel carvings from the 18th century. Standing at almost 4 feet tall, the pair are quite large and realistic. Very impressive. Wit...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Putti Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and enormous pair of 17th century Italian Baroque period carved giltwood putti wall figures. The pair maintained its original gilding and co...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30 cm
DEPTH 64 cm
WEIGHT 25 kg
MANUF...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
Located in IT
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian gilt bronze fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
This imposing pair of Fireplace Chenets in finely chiselled and gi...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures Pair of Angels with Cornucopia
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy.
This pair of hand carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood figurative sculptures represent two standing angels...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Male and Female Italian Carved Figures
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 19th century male and female Italian carved figures
This charming pair of figures stand almost 6ft high, they each have a socket in their ...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Austrian Baroque Carved Figure of a Beggar Musician
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved bone and walnut figure of a beggar with a very expressive face holding a flute, with a satchel over his shoulder carved from wood with a leather strap. With inset glass eyes. ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Walnut
The Ascension Of Christ, Bas-relief In Giltwood, 17th C. Flanders?
Located in PARIS, FR
Bas-relief in sculpted and gilded wood portraying the Ascension of Christ.
By ascending to heaven, Jesus fulfils the meaning of his resurrection: to join, with his body, in the glor...
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble.
Measure: H: 43m including base
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Huge Pair of Italian Armchairs Tuscany, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional and huge pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads.
Traces of ...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Baroque Madonna and Child Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 18th Century superb italian sculpture of a draped Madonna with a veil, base with richly carved relief with cherubs and a baby Jesus on her lap in carved polychrome and gilded wood....
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Pair of Seated Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C. Pictured from Wikipedia is a Column-bearing lion in Red Verona marble from Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo. Also pi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of bronze statues representing the most famous and romantic lovers of Verona: Romeo and Juliet. Period 19th century by Angelo Cuglierero (...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Carved Wood Angels Sculptures from Venise
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7283 - Wonderful Venetian antique angels in carved and gilded wood, with particularly expressive faces -
That's a very great quality and an interesting size, rare to find.. Wh...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful pair of antique carved figurines on a mantel or a console. Crafted in Italy, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two chubby cherubs standing on carved gilt ba...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold
something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud
which is draped over his shoulder...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand-crafted Boxwood Calvary Sculpture. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Calvary hand-carved in boxwood.
Calvary is a traditional religious scene that shows Jesus crucified on top of Mount Golgotha.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble
A Rare French Marble Relief of Putti Fragment, Late 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare French Marble Relief of PuttiFragment
Late 17th Century Century
Height 14 in. Width 33 in.
Carved throughtout with three putti figures
Provenance:
Private Collector, Bor...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
19th Century Bronze from Moulin
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century bronze from Moulin
Elegant 19th century bronze signed by the author. In Patinated bronze and simulation of porphyry. Measures: 50 x 35 x 16 cm
Good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Pair of French Porcelain Sculptures Depicting Cupid and Psyche
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French polychrome porcelain sculptures depicting cupid and psyche
The delicious sculptures, made of hand-painted porcelain in polychrome, in Strasbourg in th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
"Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 46cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble early 20th century.
Sculpture in white Carrara marble representing a human bust whose ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
16th Century Spanish Carved & Polychrome Painted Saint Anne with the Infant Mary
Located in Miami, FL
This sculpture represents Santa Ana (Saint Anne) with the infant Mary.
Verge.
Category
16th Century European Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Winged angels, very large pair of paneled panels, Flanders 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of very large pieces of woodwork (2.22 meter high) featuring winged angels at the top, surmounted by scrolling motifs and descending garlands of flowers.
Probably once part of a...
Category
17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Huge 18th century black Virgin with the Child, Rousillon , France or Spain
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Black Virgin and Child, known as "Our Lady of Font-Romeu", in carved wood in two-part applique, polychromed and gilded. The Virgin wearing a high tiara carries the Child on her...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent
By Giambologna, Ferdinando de Luca
Located in Paris, FR
Very large bronze sculpture with brown patina, based on the group "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by John of Bologna (Giambologna). This pivoting composition shows three figures in motion: a man on the ground defeated with his shield turned upside down, a second one arched clutching a woman launched towards the sky trying to escape, all on a naturalistic base. The Sabine man, the Roman and the Sabine woman are all depicted naked. This staging plays on serpentine lines known as "figura serpentinata" and diagonals giving a beautiful variety of volumes and a multiplicity of angles of view. The bronze is signed F. De Luca...
Category
1880s French Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An 18th Century Baroque Period Carved Cherub, Continental Circa 1750
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very charming example of Baroque carving, depicting a hand carved cherub in what appears to be butternut. Most likely a segment of a larger religious work.
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Old Weathered Classical Flower Children Statues
These are lovely old statues, they are a boy and girl, he is holding a basket of Fruit an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Baroque sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque 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, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Liciano Sacco. 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 $294 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,816.