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Neoclassical Sculptures

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Alabaster

Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy Lovely Sculpture
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

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Composition

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Made out of wood with later chalk restorations. Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs. Measurements individual and includ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
Located in PARIS, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900. Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is believed to be created sometime between 42-20 BCE by three sculptors from Rhodos – Hagesander, Athenodoros and Polydorus, after the work of more ancien Hellenistic sculptors. Recreated and issued (with several sizes and creative variations) by Fonderia Chiurrazzi, this piece is more than just an incredibly precise and expressive reproduction of the iconic antic sculpture...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

1970's Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring a Touch of Grace to Your Home: Vintage Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture Own a piece of dance history with this stunning 1970s ballerina sculpture by Anthony Cipriano. Insp...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Clay

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue, Small
Located in New York, NY
An Italian female resign sculpture statue in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. Sculpture statue is an off-white/antique white resin. A great decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Resin

French 18th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Caryatid Angel Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered Neoclassical hand carved oak caryatid angel figure. Weathered. france circa 1780 H:34,5cm W:10cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Oak

Roman Emperor Augustus Terracotta Bust
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century classically styled white glazed and unglazed Italian bust of Roman Emperor Augustus.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells 'Group of 8'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases. This exclusive eight-piece collection ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Coral, Gold Leaf

Italian Orientalist Bronze Sculpture "Falconiere A Cavallo" by Ferdinando deLuca
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite early 20th-century Italian Orientalist bronze sculpture, "Falconiere A Cavallo", by the renowned sculptor Ferdinando de Luca, masterfully captures the elegance and nob...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950. Engraved on the plinth “A. C...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of a Woman
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Bronze Bust Of A Woman. Bust features head of a woman with long, wavy hair, and adorned with a floral crown. Her expression is serene, ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs Measurements include the wooden base. H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...
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20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

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Resin, Lacquer

Italian Sculpture Of The Goddess Hygieia Early 20th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Sculpture of Hygieia on Green Marble Plinth A finely crafted early 20th-century Italian plaster sculpture depicting Hygieia, the revered Greek and...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Ceramic, Plaster

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, Lion with Snake, After A. Barye, France, 20th Century.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid bronze figure of a lion fighting a snake, a famous motif by A. BARYE. Engraved on the plinth “A. BARYE” (Antoine-Louis Barye, 1795–1875), one of the most important French sculp...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Decorative Brass Sculpture representing a Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative sculpture representing a duck is made of brass. This is a French work, very finely chiseled. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Brass

"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo". This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Winged Lion Sculptures on Marble Bases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of striking Victorian era bronze winged lions mounted on contrasting sienna marble bases, circa 1870. Three-quarter cast, these bronze winged lion sculptures each have a dram...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 20th-C. Large Scale Faux Bois Cast Garden Urns / Sculptures - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of neo-classical faux bois urns. They are a heavy casting which gives the look of a 19th century pair. They would look wonderful in a foyer or on a sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Composition

Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing' USA, Circa 1960s Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

18th–19th Century Spanish Carved Stone Lion’s Head Wall Element
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
18th–19th Century Spanish Carved Stone Lion’s Head Wall Element A powerful and expressive sculptural fragment depicting a lion’s head, originally part of a grand architectural ensemb...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down in the ocean waves. This unique sculpture lights u...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Alabaster

Antique Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian 19th-century Grand Tour Greco Roman bronze sculpture of Narcissus, after the original sculpture excavated in 1862 at Pompeii, the green patinated bronze figure of the mythological son of the river god...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male and female head busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere god and goddess sculptures USA, 21st Century Measures: 8"W x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century. This hand-crafted piece is clad in a light ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Leather

Classical Plaster Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, 21st Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Crystal

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures

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Resin

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

E. H. Dumaige Patinated Bronze Figure of a Muse
Located in Astoria, NY
Etienne-Henri Dumaige (French, 1830-1888) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Dancing Muse, late 19th century, the draped dancing figure upholding a tambourine on a rectangular plinth, s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition and great subject, circa 1970's.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six decorative Ionic and Corinthian columns made of carved wood that has been accentuated with bronze colored leaf. These were used as merchandising display props at Boston’s ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique French Neoclassical Egyptian Bronze Woman Figure Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Tall Bronze Woman Figure Statue Sculpture with Stunning Detail and Patina. Signature to base appears to read "Le Coutre." It is believed ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Emmanuel Villanis "Sappho" White Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) "Sappho", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, the standing figure holding a gilt-bronze mounted lyre, on a rockwork base, signed. 23.5" H...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic dog statue in white with a red and black tassel collar. This handsome Greyhound will be fabulous on a mantle or bookshelf. It is created from ceramic and painted in wh...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Mid Century Modern Style Black Aphrodite Sculpture Alva Studios MMA
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Large mid-century female torso sculpture made of cast stone in black and cream by Alva Studios, stamped on bottom leg. This listing is for a MCM Style sculpture of the torso of Aphro...
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1960s North American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (after Gianbologna) Origin France Circa 1900 Base of green Alpine marble...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Neoclassical Chalkware Lady with Jugs Figurine Statue Bud Vase 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century brown painted chalkware figurine / short vase in the shape of tall neoclassical / art nouveau styled woman carrying water ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Bust of Diane De Poitiers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Renaissance Revival style bronze bust of Diane De Poitiers By Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 4"D x 10.5"H. Good original vinta...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust Sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 13.25"W x 6.25"D x 18"H. Very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Antique Custom Mounted Old Police Model Colt 38 Pistol Frame (inoperable)
By Colt
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique circa 1940's-1950s Police model Colt 38 pistol frame. Custom mounted on a steel stand. Shows heavy pitting which adds to its character.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Sphinxes, Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
While this mythological animal with a lion's body and female head is found in ancient Egyptian art, idealization, its proportions and the lines of the sculptures relate them much mor...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Antique McClelland Barclay Neoclassical Gilded Bronze Nude Figural Bust Statue
By McClelland Barclay 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique McClelland Barclay bronze figurine in the shape of a neoclassically inspired female figure without arms or head, embedded in a half r...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Paul Edouard Delabriere, Ernest Rancoulet, and Friedrich Gornik. 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 $320 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $825.

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