Gothic Revival Sculptures
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting.
For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican.
This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Arts & Crafts Standing Floor Crucifix w Stylized Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic revival church crucifix and a wonderful hand crafted work of religious art. Made and marked by Brom, Utrecht (see image 17).
Brom of Utrecht was a family (or dynasty) of...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Great Quality Gilt Bronze Wall Crucifix on a Carved & Inlaid Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross.
The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details.
This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it also has a patina that is unlike anything you ever saw. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interesting crucifixes, but we had not yet come across one that is inside such a beautiful branches and leaf frame in the Swiss Black Forest style. For us to have found it in this amazing condition again felt like a blessing and we are grateful to be able it to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. At the centre of this Christian-work-of-art-wall-plaque and behind the original, mouth-blown convex glass 'window' is an even more detailed sepiolite sculpture of Christ on the cross. The details in this crucifix sculpture...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Other
Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
Can you imagine these firebucks in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides?
These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firep...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix.
This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Altar Crucifix Detailed Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Christ & Monstrance
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from th...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Antique Museum Quality Carved Oak Church Statue of Mother Mary & Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, early 1800s, wooden sculpture of a Holy Mary with child Jesus on her arm.
This stunning church relic is another great example of the quality of 19th century, European craftsmanship and we are grateful for it to have found its way to our gallery. Also, because we are certain we will make a private collector or someone's congregation very happy with it. From the amazing body posture, the wonderfully serene facial expressions and the superb manner in which Her draped clothes are hand carved, one can see that this antique and sizeable Virgin Mary statue is the work of a master sculptor. This rare antique statue is made of solid oakwood and can be enjoyed on the floor, on a table, on a wall bracket or even mounted on your wall (via the sturdy antique metal hook...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture.
In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Hand Carved Large Size Statue of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and high quality carved antique sculpture of Joseph holding the child Jesus.
If you are looking for a great value for money, work of religious art then this quality carved church relic could be gracing your home or monastery or house of prayer soon. This may not have been carved out of the most expensive or hard woodtype, but that is not what this antique is about. This striking and meaningful sculpture is all about the natural manner in which both the little boy Jesus and Saint Joseph have been hand-carved out of wood and how an accomplished sculptor clearly has spent a whole lot of time, focus and dedication to get the details of this large and meaningful sculpture very right. In this case, the hands and feet, the curly hair, the serene facial expressions, the perfectly natural body postures AND the perfect draping of the cloths are the most eye-catching details. Ones that most mortals would never be able to create like this and it will have taken this skilled artisan weeks rather than days to create.
We believe that this unique antique is made of basswood or pine and it has been hand patinated (original). This was probably done to make the entire sculpure look more warm and calm (no wood grains taking away anything from the beautiful details we described). This meaningful and quality crafted work of religious art is ready for you to enjoy and, to us, it breathes a holy serenity and beauty that will never fail to impress. No matter where you decide to have it on display, this ecclesiastical antique will never fail to impress and if you already have a place in mind for 'them' then maybe you should be their next custodian.
Mind you, our price for this hand carved antique church statue...
Category
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides.
These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
Gothic Revival Fire Gilt Bronze Pendant Light w Rare Mythological Creatures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive hand crafted gilt bronze work of lighting art.
This great quality and heavy bronze chandelier has the most beautiful shape and golden color. In fact, in real life the color of this unique pendant is just as golden as the chandeliers or other artefacts that you find in churches. The two stunning pairs of handcrafted mythological creatures...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Flemish 1850 Carved Sculpture Triptych of Emperor Charlemagne Enthroned
By Flemish
Located in Miami, FL
A carved triptych of emperor Charlemagne.
Beautiful triptych sculpture from Flemish origin made in the second quarter 19th Century, circa 1850. It was...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large and Unique Gothic Revival Colored & Glazed Ceramic Pietà Sculpture / Group
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all handcrafted sculpture.
As many of you will know, the Pietà, depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of mother Mary after the crucifixion. Over the years we have seen this famous biblical scene portrayed in all kinds of materials, but this is the first time we have seen it in glazed and partially colored ceramic. The artist whom created this unique sculpture perfectly captured the sadness and despair of Mary and the disciples by her side. The care with which they are touching and holding the body of Christ also shows their love and affection for Jesus. Anyone who has ever lost a soul mate or a loved that really meant the world to them has an idea of what Mary and the disciples are going through here.
If you appreciate this unique religious art sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Silver Gothic revival Table Clock. Casting and chisel
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver 800 silver neo-Gothic silver table clock. The clock was made in casting and chiselling.
Mechanical mechanism
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Silvered and Gilt Bronze Antique French Fireplace Fender in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique French fireplace is unusual for its stylistic fusion, which combines motifs from a range of different design periods.
Most striking are the neo-Gothic depict...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Religious Art Sculpture / Statue Depicting Christ with Children
Located in Lisse, NL
19th century finest bronze group statue.
This excellent quality and very refined sculpture of Christ with children is another one of our recent great finds. Anyone who knows what it takes to create a bronze sculpture from start to finish realizes how special these works of art really are. For us to have found this rare, antique specimen more than made our day. Firstly, because we love the subject matter and secondly, because antique bronzes always are the best when it comes to the details and the patina. Both the serenity in Jesus' face and the way His cloth is perfectly draped around His sitting body are details that never fail to impress. The angelic faces of the two children who are clearly enjoying to be in His presence, make this meaningful and striking sculpture even more pleasant to look at. This handcrafted and antique work of beauty simply warms your heart and it will look marvelous, no matter where you decide to have it on display.
Our price for this work of religious art...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier with Four Winged Griffin Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Italian handcrafted work of lighting art.
This amazing handcrafted five-light chandelier from Tuscany, Italy comes with a hand-forged griffin sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique and Hand Carved Early 1900s Tiger Oak Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully hand carved and good size Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our view the sculptor has perfectly managed to capture both the wisdom and serenity of our Lord Jesus Christ. All hand carved out of oakwood this Sacred Heart sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Oak
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression,
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Patinated Antique Bronze Sculpture of the Immaculate Heart of Virgin Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous quality, bronze Virgin Mary with the holy heart symbol on her chest.
If you are a collector of antique and top-quality religious artefacts the...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Armchair with Hand Carved Lion Head and Swan Sculptures as Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and highly decorative Gothic chair from the late 1800s.
If you are looking for unique and meaningful antiques to decorate your home then this sculptural and amazing workmanship chair could be perfect for you. All handcrafted in Europe in the late 1800s this striking chair is another perfect example of the highest level of workmanship that furniture makers and sculptors were combining in those days. This marvelous chair has everything that you want to see in antique and decorative art. The overall design is perfectly balanced and the frame of this chair is solely made out of a beautifully warm colored, solid walnut. Besides that this unique chair is as strong and stable as the day it was handcrafted and very comfortable to sit in. Both the beautiful walnut and the stunning antique fabric are in very good to excellent condition. However, what makes this antique chair a real masterpiece are the glorious animal carvings. Firstly, the good size lion head on the front rule comes with majestic manes and his eyes have a human-like quality to them. Secondly and most importantly are the amazing swan head and tail sculptures. Swan head sculptures in wood are extremely rare and to have found a chair with a pair of perfectly hand carved and mint condition swan heads (and necks) as armrests and with tails on either side of the backrest more than made our day. If you have a good eye for rare details then, we think, you will especially love the perfect nose holes, but also the hand carved wooden swan tail-ends. With swans symbolizing a number of great qualities and combined with the elements of water and air also being a symbol for eternal life and the circle of life, they embody a deeper meaning that makes this antique simply exquisite. Finally, the seat and back are upholstered with a finest quality and classical European antique fabric...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Stunning & Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French White Marble Statue Of Saint John
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered white marble statue representing Saint John the Evangelist.
Christian tradition says that John the Evangelist was John t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant.
This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with stunning and mint phoenix sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique/Vintage Gothic Altar Table Crucifix, Brass /Bronze Table Standing Cross
Located in Skien, NO
Richly Decorated Free-Standing Table Crucifix / Cross & Corpus of Christ from the first half of the 20th century.
Gothic style, crafted from brass/bronze, with a beautiful patina. I...
Category
20th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Impressive and all Hand-Carved Griffin Sculptures in a Gothic Style Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s sculptural floor lamp with artistic and impressive carvings.
This antique and extensively carved floor lamp is a rare design and a joy to look at. The wonderful tripod b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Hide, Wood
Pair of fruitwood gothic revival carved cherubs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of gothic revival carved cherubs circa 1970.
Good quality pair of hardwood cherubs which are coloured to match walnut.
Each figure seated on a plinth base of carved rock, tree...
Category
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Royal Doulton Lambeth Gothic Revival a Comical Jug with Scenes of a Drunk Monk
Located in London, GB
A Royal Doulton Lambeth. Gothic Revival. A comical Jug depicting a monk in three scenes eating his dinner and getting rather drunk
The first sce...
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1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Macabre Eery Artist Made Cast Aluminum Claw with Talons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Two bronze sculptures by Auguste Louis Lalouette "Les Duellistes"
Located in Paris, FR
Two bronze proofs with golden patina by Auguste Louis Lalouette (1826-1883), depicting "Le Défi" on a marble base. The duelists, dressed in 16th-century fashion, are dressed with gre...
Category
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Revival sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 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, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Argenteria Marchetti, and Royal Daulton. 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 $129 and tops out at $14,865 while the average work can sell for $2,372.