French Provincial Sculptures
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands
Located in Vista, CA
Pair of 18th century carved fragment on stands
Wood Carved Gilt scroll acanthus leaf architectural ornamentation mounted on wood and granite stone stands.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Polychromed Ceramic Rooster in the Manner of Choisy-le-Roi
Located in San Francisco, CA
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overa...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub with Dove
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub With Dove. Winged cherub is in sitting position with delicate features and a serene expression. Cherubs arms are outstretched t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 'Les Deux Rats Et L'Oeuf' Marble Mounted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique French novelty bronze inkwell modeled as 'Les deux rats et l'oeuf' mounted on a red veined marble base and dating from the latter 19th century. The inkwell is based on the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche, can be seen as an abstract sculpture too. The form is free, and the wood is olive tree. This has been done in France in the 1950's. The patina is old, and it is a la...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculpture Cochon en bronze de Pierre Chenet France Circa 2000
By Chenet
Located in London, England
Pierre Chenet, un maître fondeur français, a marqué son empreinte dans le monde de la sculpture en bronze avec son emblématique création du cochon. Sa fonderie, où il met en œuvre so...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting position with one hand under her chin as if musing over something. She is elegantly...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (French, 1821-1902) "Pandora", Patinated Bronze Scupture, Stamped F. Barbidienne Fondeur, late 19th century, the female figure clutching a box, seated on a ped...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Faience Rhinoceros, circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white rhinoceros attributed to Desvres, circa 1910.
Minor hairlines on the glaze.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Bronze Woman With Flowers Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman with flowing garments amid flowers and an urn. Flowers often represented beauty, life and the passage of time while urns are traditional symbols of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jean-Baptiste Clesinger "Sappho" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883) "Sappho" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the standing figure holding a lyre, on a circular base, signed. 29" H x 7" W x 7" D.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman
By P. Stotz
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman
Sitting on a stool in deep thought
very good quality casting good detail
C19th Rococo Shaped stool
Red Platform marble base, on top of
curv...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Rooster Massier Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful Majolica rooster jardiniere laying on a pink and brown wall attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1890.
Reference / Page 98 " Barbotine...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Painted French Female Statue by Josepha Parisian Madam Dancer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful painted French statue of a Parisian madam by the artist Josepha
The piece is entitled 'Una Dimanche' and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Piece is numbered 5 out o...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Cast Concrete Rooster Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage French cast concrete rooster sculpture is a beautifully aged decorative piece, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Showcasing a weathered patina with remnants of its ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bronze Sculpture of a Woman Water Bearer. It depicts a patinated bronze sculpture of a barefoot young woman peasant carrying a wood stick at the back of her neck. The sculp...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Realistic style bronze sculpture
Circa 1900 Origin France
Beautiful bronze sculpture called the great farmer lumberj...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century
Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from the mid-20th century. Dark stain highlights the natural grain of the wood as well as ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Signed Moigniez Bronze Eagle Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Nice bronze figure well done of a eagle, signed Mogniez.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Houdin Busts of Happy Baby and Crying Baby, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute pair of mini busts of babies with crying and laughing faces by Houdin. These are small in scale and made with plaster. Very rare to have the pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French 20th Century Mannequin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous French 20th century tailor's mannequin.
With adjustable height and metal skirt. It has a brass stamp on the base and a paper stamp on the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs
The Candle sticks are decorative and are decorated with dancing cherubs, one has a tambourine
The Candle sticks a...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French bronze woman leaning on column with embossed foundry stamp.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Eugène Blot, pair of small busts in terracotta
By Eugène Blot
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of small busts in terracotta by the French sculptor
Eugene Blot (Grandvillers 1830-1899). Signed on the base.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Provincial Carved Artists Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Carved Artists Model . Made of Beech with a rich color and deep patination. Articulated joints and mounted on a cust...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Provincial Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Bust Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful bust would make any wall interesting and unique, adding a touch of feminine, old-world charm. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the large antique wall-hanging statue...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form
This is the Hat Block of a French Artiste Flat Cap much loved by the French it is a superbly shaped piece and very attractive, t...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Oak
LALOUETTE Auguste Louis (French 1826 - 1883) "Children Couple" Bronze Sculptures
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful figures made in bronze that represent a couple of children, in what looks like a country scene. The proportions and details that define the figures is impressive.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bretton Carved Oak Decorative Pediment, Over Door
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton carved oak decorative pediment, over door
A lovely carved oak Pediment from an item of French Furniture
This piece is very much in the Brett...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Hand Carved Bronze Sculpture "Playing Boy", France, 20th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of a boy playing, made of solid hand-carved bronze with a black patina and a circular green marble base. France, 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period
Located in Dallas, TX
"Le Provencal Garcon"
Terra cotta painted statue is a whimsical depiction of a well-dressed young lad who is obviously amused. The method used to embellish it was "chalk painting"...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
This metal figure was made in France at the turn of the 20th century. Depicting a youthful figure in motion, holding a bird aloft, the miniature sculpture recalls the classical motif...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Tin
French Bronze Mandolin Player by Paul Mengin Art Nouveau Maiden Figurine 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique bronze figurine
Shows a young female mandolin player in rest mode
Superb casting, look at details li...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Saint Nicholas of Bari Handcarved Sculpture with Gold Leaf, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French carving depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari. It is handcrafted in carved wood and polychromed in gold leaf. France, 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze Representing Young Woman by Jean Baffier
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze and tin dated 1911 by Jean Baffier recognized for his work on the peasantry Berrichonne. This pair of empty pockets (differences in the headdresses...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Tin
French Provincial sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial 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 cast stone, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $250 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,480.