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Classical Roman Sculptures

CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Classical Roman
Early 20th Century Bust - Kochendörfer - Marble - Artemis Diana
Early 20th Century Bust - Kochendörfer - Marble - Artemis Diana

Early 20th Century Bust - Kochendörfer - Marble - Artemis Diana

By Fritz Kochendoerfer

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

This elegant neoclassical marble bust represents Artemis, also known as Diana, goddess of the moon, chastity and the hunt. Depicted with serene expression, classical hairstyle with b...

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Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Large Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Seated Mercury
Large Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Seated Mercury

Large Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Seated Mercury

Located in New York, NY

Very large Grand Tour verdigris patinated bronze statue of the seated Greek Olympian god of travelers, commerce, thieves, and language, Hermes (aka Mercury in Roman mythology), datin...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure. A true testament to the craftsmanship of after Antonio Canova of Italy. This piece stands atop a 2 ti...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...

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1920s American Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Limestone

Large Mythological Meissen Group, The Wedding, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850
Large Mythological Meissen Group, The Wedding, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850

Large Mythological Meissen Group, The Wedding, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional rare Meissen porcelain group: A group of three figures in elaborate Rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a bodice dress with a low neckline, a long skirt, a bustle an...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male
French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male

French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male

Located in Houston, TX

French porcelain bust of a classical male. This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s. ...

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1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished
Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porphyry

Antique life size  Torso of Venus Marble Sculpture After the Ancient
Antique life size  Torso of Venus Marble Sculpture After the Ancient

Antique life size Torso of Venus Marble Sculpture After the Ancient

Located in New York, NY

Large antique continental marble statue depicting the torso of Venus, after the ancient Roman work, the Venus de Milo, measuring 33 inches tall. Unsigned.

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Italian alabaster bust. Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabaster bust...

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1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male
French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male

French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male

Located in Houston, TX

French plaster bust of a classical roman male. Handsome Italian stone bust of a Classical Roman, circa 1920. This beautiful classical male bust sculpture i...

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1920s French Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy
Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy

Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

A small Etruscan bronze statue circa the 1970s made in Italy mounted in a black stone base the base shows a crack and repair it can easily be replaced...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue
Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue

Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Located in New York, NY

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.
Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.

Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century. Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.      Dimensions : h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5...

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20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Rare Ancient Roman Fragment of Red Imperial Porphyry
Rare Ancient Roman Fragment of Red Imperial Porphyry

Rare Ancient Roman Fragment of Red Imperial Porphyry

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An ancient example of a red Imperial Porphyry fragment dating back as far as 1st century Ancient Rome. This is a rare and unusual worked example of this semi-precious stone which is ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porphyry

19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Classical Male
19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Classical Male

19th Century Italian Terracotta Bust of a Classical Male

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Italian terracotta bust of a classical male. This monumental antique Italian terracotta bust sculpture of a classical Roman male is a well executed statement piece and...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Classical Roman Style Plaster Torso Sculpture
Italian Classical Roman Style Plaster Torso Sculpture

Italian Classical Roman Style Plaster Torso Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Classical Roman Style Plaster Torso Sculpture. Offered is an outstanding Italian plaster female torso sculpture In the Classical Roman style. This large plaster torso is well...

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1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble
Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Emperor Caesar Augustus on Sienna Marble, circa early 1900s. A piece of imperial history with this classic Grand Tour bronze bust of Augustus Caesar...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished
Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porphyry

Grand Tour Italian Carved Marble Bust - Psyche of Capua
Grand Tour Italian Carved Marble Bust - Psyche of Capua

Grand Tour Italian Carved Marble Bust - Psyche of Capua

Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE

An elegant late 19th-century Italian marble bust of Psyche of Capua, inspired by classical Roman models. Finely carved with delicate features and flowing drapery, this piece embodie...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ancient Roman Bronze Herm on Stand, 1st-4th Century AD
Ancient Roman Bronze Herm on Stand, 1st-4th Century AD

Ancient Roman Bronze Herm on Stand, 1st-4th Century AD

Located in Bradenton, FL

Ancient Roman Bronze Herm Statue dating from the 1st to 4th Century A.D. A herm was a statue consisting of a a head atop a square pillar, originally an artifact to honor the god Herm...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1st Century AD Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury Polykleitos Classic Antiquities
1st Century AD Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury Polykleitos Classic Antiquities

1st Century AD Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury Polykleitos Classic Antiquities

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A unique historic artifact – a Roman bronze statuette of Mercury, holding a caduceus, with ram at side, of Polykeitan style. Circa 1st Century A.D. Displayed on base pedestal. Polykl...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stucco head of a roman figure
Stucco head of a roman figure

Stucco head of a roman figure

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine

By Fonderia Sommer Napoli

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This 19th Century bronze figure of Silenus, God of wine, and tutor of Dionysus, is depicted wrestling a serpent. The serpent represented wisdom and eternal life to the Ancients. It i...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Majolica ceramic Bust of a Man - Roman Empire Style
Italian Majolica ceramic Bust of a Man - Roman Empire Style

Italian Majolica ceramic Bust of a Man - Roman Empire Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful white ceramic glazed bust of a man. Depicting a man from the Roman Empire. Estimated origin and date: France, circe 1910-1920. Dimensions: 39 (h) x 41 (w) x 26 (d) cm....

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1910s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Lorenzo Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Greek torso, statuary marble sculpture. Male torso carved on statuar...

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1990s Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy
Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Torso maschile imponente, peso circa kg 800, scolpito su marmo bianco Carrara poggiante su base travertino Romano ispirato al Doriforo che si trova agli uffizi di Firenze. Original m...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Stone Lion Mask Pedestal
Antique Stone Lion Mask Pedestal

Antique Stone Lion Mask Pedestal

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century English Romanesque antique stone pedestal has protruding lion mask carved on pedestal. Base measurement: 9.25" x 9.25" Top meas...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Rustic Travertine Stone Sculpture, Roman Empire - 130 AD, Gallery Display, HAAND
Rustic Travertine Stone Sculpture, Roman Empire - 130 AD, Gallery Display, HAAND

Rustic Travertine Stone Sculpture, Roman Empire - 130 AD, Gallery Display, HAAND

Located in St Petersburg, US

Inspired by the grandeur of the ancient Hadrian's Gate, this handcrafted travertine sculpture captures the essence of history and craftsmanship. Commissioned in the year 130 AD to h...

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2010s European Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust
Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust

Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lively and enchanting depiction, this exquisitely rendered flat-backed Herm bust depicts the Roman Bacchus (Dionysus to the Greeks). The youthful god of wine is shown with promine...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Roman Marble Foot with Sandal
Roman Marble Foot with Sandal

Roman Marble Foot with Sandal

Located in London, GB

This evocative Roman marble foot fragment is a timeless remnant of the overlifesized sculpture it was once part of. Sensitively carved and polished, the outer sole of the sandal rema...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD
Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable and rare fragment of ancient Roman glass, dating from the 1st to 4th century AD. The glass is preserved in excellent condition and displays a stunning natural iridescent...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture
Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture

Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Small Etruscan Sculpture Firenze Italy 1980's bronze & Slate.

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Male torso "Torso Gaddi" carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy
Male torso "Torso Gaddi" carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

Male torso "Torso Gaddi" carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Gaddi torso Sculpted male torso on white marble from carrara, origi...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa A.D. 100-200
Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa A.D. 100-200

Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa A.D. 100-200

Located in York, GB

Provenance: Private collection, Canada and Israel (before 1955); by descent. Carved in white marble, this fragment preserves the body a Sphinx and dates to around the A.D. 2nd cent...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad
Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Located in London, GB

This poetic fragment depicting a dancing maenad dates to the Roman Imperial Period, and likely once formed part of a large vessel or cinerary urn. Gracefully carved, the female figur...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850
Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

Antique Bronze Aristotle Sculpture on Marble Base, Italy, 1850

Located in Montreal, QC

The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.

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1850s Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Roman torso in stone
Roman torso in stone

Roman torso in stone

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures. with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture). Probably circa 1930.

Category

1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

Located in Madrid, ES

A Roman marble trapezophorus in the Form of a Barbarian Dacian young figure. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Measure: height 24 1/4 inches (62 cm). Property from Mr. Radu Moldovan, Skokie, Illinois Provenance: B.C. Holland Gallery...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr

Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr

Located in London, GB

This finely polished Roman marble head of a satyr is an impressive and characterful sculpture. Depicted with full, parted lips, with teeth visible in between, a pointed goat’s ear, t...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880
French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Grand Tour French, patinated bronze bust of the Greek hero/mythological warrior Ajax (Menelaus) on a socle base, circa 1880. Ajax wears a helmet with batt...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy
Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Original white Carrara marble sculpture. Sculpture of Head of Medusa type Rondanini placed on trapezoid with griffin and capital inspired by the model of Giustiniani collection, Torl...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century
Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Located in NICE, FR

Add a piece of history to your collection with this exquisite bust of Marcus Aurelus, sculpted in pure white marble and iridescent orange onyx. This bust is a classic depiction of on...

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads
A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads

A Duo Of A Young And Older Julius Caesar Plaster Heads

Located in London, GB

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...

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Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980
Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980

Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage flying cherub. An Italian, plaster putto figure with leather hanging strap, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A decorative accent piece, ideal for suspen...

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1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy
Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Head of Medusa, the most famous gorgon in Greek mythology. Made from a mixture of marble powder and polyester resin, called reconstituted marble. dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero ...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Composition

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small farmer from Calvados, he started his career as a dealer in wallpaper in Paris. In 1838 he went into partnership with Achille Collas (1795-1859), who had just invented a machine to create miniature bronze replicas of statues. Together they started a business selling miniatures of antique statues from museums all over Europe, thus democratising art and making it more accessible to households.[2] From 1843 they extended their scope by reproducing the work of living artists and also diversified by making enamelled household objects. With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 the firm briefly had to switch to cannon founding owing to the shortage of metals but resumed business afterwards. Following Barbedienne's death in 1892, he was buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery and the firm was carried on by his nephew Gustave Leblanc until 1952. Among the principal artists reproduced by the firm were Antoine Louis Barye and Auguste Rodin. The Dying Galata (Italian: Galata morente...

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1870s French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment A.D. 1st-2nd Century
Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment A.D. 1st-2nd Century

Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment A.D. 1st-2nd Century

Located in York, GB

A finely cast bronze foot fragment from an ancient Roman statue with a wonderful green patina consummate with age. Provenance from the Mintici collection, Belgium 1970's-1990's.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century
Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus
Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus

Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus

Located in London, GB

Large antique sculpted marble figure of Caesar Augustus Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 186cm, width 118cm, depth 44cm Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the o...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

French Plaster Male Torso
French Plaster Male Torso

French Plaster Male Torso

Located in Houston, TX

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...

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1950s French Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Laurel Wreath
Bronze Laurel Wreath

Bronze Laurel Wreath

$564Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Laurel Wreath

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Some years ago I found this bronze laurel wreath: I liked it, I bought and placed it on a beautiful marble head. ref. O/6843.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar
Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar

Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar

Located in Newark, England

Grey Marble Socle From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Antique Italian Marble Bust Augustus Caesar. The bust...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin. Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Classical Roman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman 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, LAGU, F. Barbedienne Foundry, and Massimo Marcomini. 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 $60 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $3,210.