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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
Large Marble Sculpture of an Amorous Couple by Antonio Frilli
Located in London, GB
Large marble sculpture of an amorous couple by Antonio Frilli
Italian, late 19th century
Measures: Height 130cm, width 68cm, depth 46cm
Thi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bronze Group of Children Playing with a Lioness, by Victor Paillard
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century bronze group, depicting three children playing with a Lioness. Measures: 14"(35cm)
Signed: Victor Paillard
Victor Paillard was one of the most highly ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An mid-20th century bust of a woman on a wooden base. Signed with on brass sign "M.Rossie".
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Marble Busts
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti.
Odoardo Fantacchiotti (11 May 1811–4 June 1877) was an Italian sculptor of the late-Neoclassic period. He was born in Rome, but his family moved to Florence. In 1820, he enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
At the Academy, he studied under S. Ricci, and first started exhibiting in 1828. Gaining the patronage of the Grand Duke, he continued his studies, following the ideas of Aristodemo Costoli of depicting the "bello naturale". In 1839 at the Academy, he exhibited the work of the Massacre of the Innocents. In 1840 he was named professor at the Academy.
Among his public works are the statue of Boccaacio and dell'Accorso for the ground floor niches of the courtyard of the Uffizi, medallions commemorating Francesco Redi and the bust of Ferdinando II de Medici for the Museo della Specola, a statue of Sallustio Bandini (now at the Accademia dei Georgeofili, but initially planned for the loggia of the Uffizi. A marble Virgin...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Bronze Statue of the Goddess Diana by Barbedienne
Located in London, by appointment only
A Napoleon III bronze figure of Diana after the antique, showing the goddess of hunting bearing the fragment of a bow with a quiver at her waist. The base bearing the stamp for the B...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Classical Late 19th Century Marble Statue of a Reclining Nude
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French marble statue of a classical female nude reclining on a tigers skin and bronze daybed.
Signed: G Gomlags.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Large Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Atlas Figures
Located in London, GB
Large pair of patinated and gilt bronze Atlas figures
French, 20th century
Figure with globe: Height 135cm, diameter 46cm
Figure with armillary sphere:...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s "Artist Proof" Neoclassical Plaster Sculpt by Italian Sculptor Nicola Voci
By Nicola Voci
Located in Milano, IT
1970s "artist proof" neoclassical plaster sculpture on a flat iron base. First step to make bronze.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
18th Century French Marble Sculpture Bust of Dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Marble Sculpture Bust After Joseph Chinard
By Joseph Chinard
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical marble sculpture bust after Joseph Chinard
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 65cm, width 34cm, depth 55cm
Portraying Madame R...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Kneeled Girl, Bronze, Marble, After Models from Auguste Moreau ‘1834-1917’
Located in Madrid, ES
Lost wax casting. Base in marble.
On a base in bronze to which the earth aspect has been given, the figure of the girl and a plant are placed on her knees. The young woman appears w...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Sculpture after Houdon
Located in London, GB
This beautiful patinated bronze figure is titled 'Diana Chasseresse', or 'Diana Huntress', and depicts the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of hunting. It replicates an important work of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble Female Bust after Joseph Chinard
By Joseph Chinard
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style marble female bust after Joseph Chinard
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 63cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm
Portraying Madam...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Large Italian Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in London, GB
Large Italian marble sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Italian, late 19th century
Measures: Height 105cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm
The present sculpture, carved from brilliant white marble, depicts a young boy standing...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Gilt Bronze and White Marble Bust of a Woman by Gory
Located in London, GB
This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
Located in Esbeek, NL
Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus.
Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.
Category
17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mythological Figure Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
A circular base slightly elevates the bronze figure. The man, already of a certain age (as can be deduced from his bushy beard), is standing, dressed in a cloth around his waist, wea...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Golden Pheasant Polychrome Bronze Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Golden pheasant polychrome bronze Vienna, 19th century
Polychrome bronze figure showing a golden male pheasant perched. A bird native to Asia, it was ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Bronze Iron Venus De Medici Statue
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A, near life-size, 19th century French cast iron statue depicting the Venus de Medici.
This statue is a high quality cast after the antique marble Ven...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Bronze Sculpture Male Nude with Stone Hugo Siegwart H. 36 inch
By Hugo Siegwart
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description Impressive Antique sculpture of a male nude throwing a stone by the Swiss artist Hugo Siegwart (1865-1938) He worked in Germany and France.
Artist/ Maker: Hugo Siegwart....
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'La Jeunesse' 19th Century bronze sculpture by Chapu and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This fine and exceptionally cast patinated bronze sculpture is the work of two masters of the decorative arts, Henri Chapu (French, 1833-1891) and Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810-1892). Chapu was responsible for the design of the sculpture which is titled 'La Jeunesse' and depicts a young girl swathed in Classical style clothing reaching up to place a laurel branch on top of a wall.
The original work was crafted in white marble as part of a monument to Henri Regnault...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
This bronze sculpture represents Venus as she takes off her sandal. Made in the neoclassical era in Italy, it consists of the bronze sculpture of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Venus for the Romans. The naked goddess, getting ready for the bath, makes the very human gesture of loosing a sandal.
The left arm is raised, as if to compensate the position while maintaining the balance. Next to her, wrapped around a rocky spur, is a dolphin, an animal iconographically linked to the goddess because of his birth from the foam of the sea. The figure rests on a cylindrical and concave bronze base, with finely chiselled reserves. The bronze element is in turn resting on a africano marble cylinder with black of Belgium marble base.
Venus is one of the major Roman goddesses primarily associated with eros and beauty. It is traditionally understood as the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, physical and passionate love, among the major deities of Olympus. His birth is due to a dramatic event: Uranus, Heaven, is mutilated by his son Cronus, who punishes him for the wrongs inflicted on his mother. The torn limbs of Uranus fall into the sea and fertilize the foam of the waves of the island of Cyprus. From the waves emerges in all its splendor Aphrodite. Since the 4th century, Aphrodite begins to be represented with characters more human and less heroic. Praxiteles with the 'Aphrodite Cnidia,' for the first time in the history of sculpture, depicts her naked, as she prepares to take a ritual bath.
From the Pressitele’s model descend the Capitoline Venus (Capitoline Museums of Rome) and the Venus de’ Medici (Uffizi Museum of Florence) accompanied by Eros on the back of a dolphin.
This vein also includes a subject frequently attested in the Hellenistic and then Roman Ages, with examples in bronze, marble and terracotta: the Aphrodite who fastens the sandal.
The luck that this type of representation had in the following centuries is demonstrated by the vast number of sculptures that represent it. In this bronze work the goddess resumes the position of Oplontis’s Naked Venus: here Venus holds an apple in her left hand, a reminder of her victory in the beauty contest in which she prevailed over Minerva and Juno by judgment of Paris. In our bronze instead, the hand seems to want to shake the apple, which however has not been molded. Perhaps the bronze is inspired by another work, such as the bronzes kept in the archaeological museum of Padua. Another example is the famous 'Venus in bikini" found in Pompeii, so-called because it depicts the goddess in the same pose, but with the breasts and hips covered by bands painted in gold.
The dolphin depicted next to it could be inspired instead to the Medici Venus...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century White Marble Group of Two Cherubs by A. Duché
By A. Duche
Located in London, GB
19th century white marble group of two cherubs by A. Duché
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 71cm, width 42cm, depth 26cm
This exquisite white marble group is modelled ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Located in London, GB
This pair of silvered bronze models show semi-clad classical male attendants restraining their rearing horses. They are modeled after the 1739 sculptures in marble by Guillaume Coust...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Bronze Group after the Self-Portrait with Her Daughter
By Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Located in Paris, FR
19th century bronze group with brown patina after the self-portrait with her daughter, Jeanne-Lucie-Louise called Julie, realized by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Sculpture Depicting Paris in the Iliad from Greek Mythology
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large bronze sculpture depicting Paris in the Iliad from Greek mythology, circa 1900.
Measures: 39 x 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843
Located in Greding, DE
Large portrait bust of a middle-aged man in antique garb. The plaster bust is signed A. Frederich and dated 1843 on the underside and stands on an ebonised wooden column base. The bu...
Category
1840s German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Dragoljub Milosevic Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dragoljub Milosevic (1939-2019) Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster, Signed, Dated.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
18th Century Sculpted Verona Marble Putto
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Depictions of young angelic boys are also known as putti, or putto for a single one. Since the 17th century on they remained popular and are found in various forms. Perhaps the most known version is Cupid. Looking at their attributes time periods can be narrowed down. In this example we see a rose Guirlande and a medaillon which are typical for the late 18th-early 19th century. The Rosso Verona Marble...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Patinated Bronze Torchère with Classical Female Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful piece consists of a patinated bronze female figure holding an urn with a glass flame, which serves as a lamp, all standing on a tall and finely decorated wooden plinth...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
By Francois Vion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this desi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory
Located in London, GB
This elegant bust of a young woman was created by the acclaimed sculptor, Affortunato Gory (Italian, fl. 1895-1925). Affortunato Gory (also known as Fortunato Gory) studied under the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique and Rare Bing & Grondahl Sculpture in Biscuit, Sculpture of Pharisee
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique and rare Bing & Grondahl sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture of pharisee after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 29.5 x 14 cm.
1st factory q...
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Marble Figure, Putto with Springs of Wheat
Located in Paris, FR
Large marble figure depicting a young boy sitting on a rock, holding some springs of wheat. Carved in white luminous marble in the late 20th century, this figure is a work of exquisi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Young Women with Flowers by Sylvain Kinsburger
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century bronze group featuring two young women with flowers on a small naturalistic terrace. Signed on the terrace: KINSBURGER. Sculptor and engr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and quite exquisite original 19th century Napoleon III French bust of a stunning young lady signed to the rear.
A truly stunning sculp...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Statue "Birth of Venus" by James Hunt, Neapolitan School
By James Hunt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A very detailed, exquisite statuette, entirely executed in bronze with the lost-wax casting technique depicting "Birth of Venus". The patinated bronzes figure is mounted on a beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900's Neo Classical & Figural Bronze Floor Lamp w. Mercury and Nude Girls
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Allegory of Grapes Harvest, Gilt Terracotta, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Atelier Prométhée, author.
Gilt and patinated terracotta sculpture representing games of putti.
Allegory of the Grapes Harvest figuring a girl tipping a basket of grapes while a...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Life-Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova
Located in London, GB
Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) is widely regarded as one of the masters of Neoclassical sculpture, and his marble group 'The Three Graces' is one of his most acclaimed works. This exceptional bronze group is a full-size replica of Canova's masterpiece, and exhibits much of the lightness, harmoniousness and elegance of the original.
This bronze group was cast from Canova's original by the Italian Fonderia Versiliese, the foundry who cast the famous oversized sculptures...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Figure
Located in London, GB
A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow.
French, circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique terracotta allegorical figures
French, 19th Century
Female figure: Height 223cm, width 63cm, depth 42cm
Male figure: Height 216cm, width 63cm, width 42cm
This statuesque pair of terracotta figures depicts a man and a woman, who represent the allegories of Hunting and Fishing, respectively. The figures are classically inspired and realised in the Academic style. The man holds aloft a bird, and the woman holds a fish while a net trails in her arm. Both figures are set onto circular bases, which stand on square pedestals with steps. Both pedestals are inscribed 'M.I.T.A.L/Terrecotte/IMPRUNETA' and one figure is inscribed 'Arnaud Etienne Henry...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Classical style Italian green marble ewer vase with pedestal
Italian, 19th Century
Height 114cm, width 38cm, depth 37cm
This decorative Italian ewer has b...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique and Rare Royal Copenhagen Sculpture in Biscuit, circa 1870
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique and rare Royal Copenhagen sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 31.5 x 12 cm.
1st factory quality.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Other
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Located in Delft, NL
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Art, Fuel pomp connected to a VW door
Two pieces
Made of wood, plastic and glass
Made by Araun Gordijn born in 1947 Amsterdam
Hand made ob...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Two Large Sculpted Marble Relief Plaques of St John and St James
Located in London, GB
These exquisitely carved marble relief plaques, are notable for their large size and fine detailing, and were made after two famous plaques of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
'War and Peace', Pair of Antique Italian Marble Figures
Located in London, GB
These beautiful antique marble figures are truly timeless works of sculpture, though they are almost 300 years old, they will still make joyous additions to a classical or antiques,i...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in London, GB
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
French, late 19th Century
Height 60cm, width 26cm, depth 22cm
This superb patinated bro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1950 Pair of Statuary White Marble Sphinxes
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of winged sphinxes, heads of monkeys, bodies of female dragons, adorned with a wreath of flowers, white statuary marble, condition of use, old restorations, circa 1950, weight o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Classical Antique Bronze Statue of a Young Maiden Reading a Book
By Paul Duboy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century bronze statue of a young maiden reading a book. Signed; Paul Duboy
Paul Duboy (French, 1830-1887), a bronze figure Cast in the form of a semi naked class...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The fountain. Polychrome terracotta. 20th century, after CARRIER-BELLEUSE
Located in Madrid, ES
The fountain. Polychrome terracotta. 20th century, following models of CARRIER-BELLEUSE, AlbertErnest (Aisne, 1824-Sèvres, 1887).
The figure shows a boy, lying down and almost totally naked, with his head enhanced by a golden leaf crown. It is shown with a shell (with touches in gold), taking water from a pitcher next to it, thus recalling the allegories of the rivers or of the birth of the same of Ancient Rome. It is necessary to compare the present work with the one entitled “La Source” by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, preserved, for example, at the Art Institute of Chicago or the Portland Museum of Art (of which there are a number of variants, changing the characters and the material used). Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor and draftsman trained with David d'Angers and at the School of Fine Arts in Paris. He achieved international recognition from his participation in the Salon of the French Artists of 1861 (Third Medal), reaching outstanding works such as various busts of...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Bronze Figures of Cherubs and Animals
Located in London, GB
Full of humour and narrative detail, this joyous set of two figural sculptures are charmingly cast in bronze to depict young boys playing with animals. One of the figures shows a boy in draped...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Musician
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century bronze statue of a neoclassical musician, seated on a gilded classical chair playing a harp.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Circular, Patinated Bronze Relief Plaques of Night and Day
Located in London, GB
A pair of patinated bronze antique plaques of Night and Day
French, Late 19th Century
80cm in diameter, 5cm in depth
Modelled after Bertel Thorvaldsen's iconic 'Night and Day' relie...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silvered and Gilt Bronze Antique French Figural Sculpture of a Couple by Devaulx
Located in London, GB
Depicting a moment of tender intimacy, this antique French bronze sculpture shows a couple in a moment of calm repose. Dressed in typical Classical Roman attire, the man sits, holdin...
Category
19th Century French Antique 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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