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
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Antique Hercules Sculpture Marcel Courbier 1898-1976
Located in Buxton, GB
Absolutely Beautiful Sculpture by the famous artist Marcel Courbier 1898-1976
Young Hercules wrestling a serpent
Marcel Courbier born in 1898 in Nîmes and died, 1976 in Paris was a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Neoclassical Style Terra Cotta Greco-Roman Goddess Figural Fragment
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Heavenly terra cotta figural fragment with a painted silver finish of a Greco-Roman goddess torso. The neoclassical style fragment has a weathered patina on the finish with losses fu...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
A Nun, perhaps a theatrical figure. England, probably Plymouth, circa 1750
By Plymouth Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An interesting soft-paste porcelain figure of a Dominican Nun, perhaps the theatrical figure Heloise.
Although the Nun appears in various versions in European and English porcelain,...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Female Italian Bust, Circa 1870
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved Italianate Terracotta Female Bust, Circa 1870
Sourced from Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Fitted with Mounted Adjoining Base
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Statue Of Ariadne Signed Signed F. Vichi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed and very impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Ariadne on its original Verde Mare marble pedestal, signed signed F. Vichi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Grand Tour Italian Alabaster figure of Semi nude woman Bathing
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture depicting a semi-nude female bather in the Roman neoclassical style, finely sculpted from white alabaster stone. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Marble Pan With Flute
Located in Southall, GB
Beautifully and carefully carved Marble Statue of Pan playing a flute. The features are clearly visible and well done, with Pan pursing his lips to blow into the flute. A lovely real...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century French Sculpture of Diana di Gabii
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated bronze figure of Diana di Gabii, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unique Bust Sculpture of Abraham Lincoln
By Robert Berks
Located in New York, NY
Robert Berks (American, 1922-2011) bronzed clay or plaster bust depicting President Abraham Lincoln.
Signed BERKS (with copyright) and dated "58". Mounted onto a brown stone swivel base.
Bust measures 11 1/2" H x approx. 6" W. Overall: 16 1/2" H. Note: Robert Berks was known for his highly textured...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Terracotta Male Italian Bust, Circa 1870
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italianate Terracotta Male Bust, Circa 1870
Sourced from Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Hand craved, and fitted with adjoining terracotta mount
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Small Bronze Ribbed Torquing Figure on Color Acrylic Base, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely detail and patina. Perfect desk accessory.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Autumn, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
From a series of figures representing The Four Seasons, Autumn is shown as a young man squeezing grapes into a cup, symbolic of harvest time, and recalling classical representations ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Clay Female Portrait Bust Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
Emotive FRENCH Neoclassical Bust. Intentional unfinished appearance; unglazed rough texture, emphasizes the beauty and imperfection of natural forms.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Origin Italy Circa 1900
Reason: Beatrice
Artist: Antonio Frilli (1860-1920)
Mterialies: Alabaster W...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Petite Borghese Terra Cotta Busts C. 1960's
By Borghese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French terra cotta bust boy & girl bust Borghese of Houdon's Louis Brongniart (1772-1845) The original sits in the Louve. 9" tall with pedestal base and gilt detail. Both bust stil...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Joan Shapiro Modern Abstract Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Modern Abstract veined red alabaster stone sculpture carved into an organic freeform tower-like shape resembling two figures in an embrace, signe...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble.
From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Neoclassical Gilt Wood Cameos of Gods, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved gilt wood cameo figures on faux marble panels depicting the Greek god Apollo and his twin Artemis (or the Roman Phoebus and Diana) riding chariots amongst clouds, hous...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Joan Shapiro "Lyrical" Fire Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) "Lyrical" red fire alabaster stone sculpture of organic freeform shape with two holes, signed to reverse, mounted upon a black marble stone base....
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Margaret Mitchell Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1982.
In five pieces.
12 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 23 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
General James Oglethorpe Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of General James Oglethorpe, 1976
14 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 38 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Lifesize Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Bathing Venus
Located in New York, NY
Lovely lifesize terracotta figure of Venus in her bath set upon a rectangular pedestal.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Bacchantes in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1860.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Perhaps the most complex work in black basalt undertaken on any scale by Wedgwood, the Bacchantes, are adapted from sculptures by Clodion. A large and impressive pair, ful of vigour ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Monumental Hand-Carved Walnut American Sculpture of a Bald Eagle Landing on Tree
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This a single piece of wood, expertly hand-carved in incredible detail with naturalistic carving of feathers, talons, beak and wings. The bald eagle is just landing and appears to be...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on staff in order to maintain the kilns.
This was modelled by Hackwood as an excercise...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Tiberius Augustus, Wedgwood, circa 1775
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine large self-framing portrait medallion of the Emperor Tiberius Augustus, second emperor of Rome.
Unmarked, as were many of these medallions.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Petite Bovano of Cheshire Enamel Floral Decorative Planter Cyclamen Persicum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bovano of Cheshire, circa 1960.
A fine quality polychrome enamel decorated floral sculpture depicting Cyclamen Persicum.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Cast Stone bust of male figure. Signed on the side.
Flat base can sit on mantle, pedestal or table.
See images for condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Concrete
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Italian Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine. It depicts a nude baby girl with large blue eyes and blonde hair arranged with ponyta...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two 1950s Neoclassical Plaster Italian Scultures of Apollo and Venere dei Medici
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two plaster bust of Apollo and Venere dei Medici from a Gipsoteca in a sicilian academy of fine arts. They used to patinate the plasters in different ways, this one has been made wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage 1983 Bronze American Bald Eagle Soaring Wings of Glory Sculpture 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage bronze sculpture depicting a realistically detailed American Bald Eagle / hawk / bird swooping over abstract waves, mounted on a round wood base. Signed on base C. Ra. Van 19...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical sculpture of Mother Mary's head, made from plaster and straw
Located in Oostende, BE
Buste depicting Mother Mary. Made from straw and plaster. Great patina and delicate expression.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Straw, Plaster
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Concrete Roman Ruin Style Figure of Foot with Sandal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concrete Roman Ruin style figure of foot with sandal. Exact replica from the antique. Identical pair available.
Dimensions: D 33" W 15" H 19.5"
CW4206
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Antique Classical Oval Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Classical Oval Relief Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 12" W x 1.75" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze. Painted. Figural. 35 3/4" h x 16" w x 12" d.
Condition
Good condition.
Category
1990s European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Fragments
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Italian giltwood ornaments are fragments from an original late 1700s Neoclassical architectural. They have been mounted more recently on painted black stands with metal ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Marble Grand Tour Figure of Venus De Medici
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Neoclassical style Italian marble grand tour figure of Venus De Medici after the antique. This detailed statue is expertly carved showing all details of the figure, closely represe...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Early 20th C Neoclassical Bisque Roman/Greek Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th C Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque cast Roman/Greek Figurine Neoclassical figurine of a draped Roman or Greek male.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Classical Female Parian Porcelain Bust Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white parian porcelain female bust sculpture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 6.75"H.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
7 Piece Lot Italian Carved Stone Fruit in Glass Bowl Grapes Banana Orange Apple
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking set of 7 pieces of carved stone fruit with a wonderful realistic look that would make any décor colorful and classy. There are some imperfections on these pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine. It depicts a joyful nude baby boy with blonde curly hair and large blue eyes laying do...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th C Neoclassical Bisque Roman/Greek Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque figurine of a female muse.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Neoclassical White Marble Italian Man's Head on an Iron Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This marble man's head is a testament to the Neoclassical style, which drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art. The sculpture depicts a male fig...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Henri Fugère " L'arrachee" Bronze Sculpture
By Henri Fugère
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture depicting a weight lifter by the French artist Henri Fugère. Titled "L'arrachee". Circa early 20th century. Signed on base: H. Fugère.
Property from esteemed inte...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Parian ware portrait bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in draped toga.
Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain which imitates the style of carved marble.
Gaius Julius Caesar...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Classic Hand Carved Solid Ironwood American Football Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-carved solid ironwood football circa 1970's great detail and condition, polished ball sitting on a pedestal , a classic of American memorabilia.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Protection Bronze Sculpture by Francois Moreau, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A bronze statue, two girls with the loose tunic in the wind hugging each other - Persephone the Goddess of Protection embraces the smallest girl in an act of protection.
Possesses a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Terracotta Sicilian Bust of Seneca the Philosopher
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This sculpture reflects the artistic influences of neoclassical style, with a blend of traditional Sicilian craftsmanship. The terracotta medium allows for intricate detailing and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Period: New
Condition: Good. Wear consists with age and use
Category
2010s Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1850s Neoclassical Hand-Carved Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather is a sublime example of the artistic ideals of its time. It embodies the classical principles of beauty and balance while showcasing t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Wedgwood Parian Bust of Robert Stephenson by E. W. Wyon
Located in Alexandria, VA
This handsome parian bust is of Robert Stephenson(1803-1859- England),. It is documented on the back shoulders in embossed letters with the name of subject, sculptor, publisher, an...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art.
The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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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