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
Period: 20th Century
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/putti garden statue...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Vintage Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Statue
From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/put...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Italian Artemis Marble Torso
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Italian Artemis white statuary marble torso on bronze base.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Bronze
Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in New York, NY
Reclining female nude bronze with baby deer at her feet, mounted on variegated green marble base by Ary Bitter (1883-1973).
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Female Resin Sculpture Statue Decorative Object, 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 resin. A great decorative object. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1900s Signed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully cast with Paris foundry mark and signature of artist.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Romantic Reclining Gilt Bronze Sculpture / Miguel Fernando Lopez Aka Milo
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of our romantic reclining gilt-patinated bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Miguel Fernando Lopez, also know as Milo. This exquisite piece sho...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Statue/Fountain of Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage. Nicely cast statue of boy from a beautiful Bel-Air home in California. Nice patina. Can be converted to fountain.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roaring Deer Sculpture After Josef Franz in Bronze & Marble
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture in marble base of roaring deer after Josef Franz.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Roman Neoclassical Figurative Bronze Sculpture by Miguel Fernando Lopez Aka Milo
By Milo
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing work of art, our gilt-patinated bronze sculpture with a black marble base, featuring neoclassical figures expertly crafted by the renowned artist Miguel Fe...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Madame Juliette Recamier Bronze Bust After Joseph Chinard
By Joseph Chinard
Located in New York, NY
Madame Juliette recamier bronze bust after the original model Joseph Chinard (1756-1813), mounted on a granite base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Four Mandolins, Some with Inlay, Tortoiseshelle, Satin Wood
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection Of Four Mandolins, Some With Inlay Tortoiseshelle, Satin Wood. Great Pieces For Art Work. Sizes Vary. Property from the Estate of Fred and Estelle Spector, Chicago, Illino...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Parian Porcelain Neoclassical Statues
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of Parian porcelain bisque neoclassical statues of a Greek couple. The original pair in white bisque finish with Greek key decoration at the bases, European, possibly Italian,...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post
A stunning French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Jade Rams Head Pottery Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Ram's head sculptures or busts hand-crafted from pottery featuring a very dark jade green colored glaze finish. Each head is beautifully decorated with delicate spag...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche After Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size Anatomical Study of Flayed Male L'ecorche after Jean-Antoine Houdon
USA, 20th century, Variant of 'Anatomical Man No. 3'
This work we are off...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Goeble porcelain figurine of a buffalo. It depicts a very well done hand painted brave and strong buffalo. He is plowing forward while it’s legs are lifting up soil. The Am...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pineapple Shaped Finial Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music
Museum mounted as a table top sculpture
Italy, 1960s
The exquisite beaut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Brass Coiled Serpent Snake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style cast brass coiled serpent snake
circa Early 20th century
Measures: 12"W × 2.13"D × 2"H
Excellent original vintage co...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Polychrome Ceramic Sculpture of Athena
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome Ceramic Wall Sculpture of Athena.
Category
Early 1900s Greek Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Beautiful Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Phyllis Beattie "Repose"
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture in bronze by artist Phyllis Beattie, circa 1990's sitting on a solid black marble base, the figure pins and can be removed for easy shipping and handling.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brass Swan Umbrella Stand Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and very elegant swan umbrella stand is all made of brass. This is a finely chiseled French work attributed to famous designer Maison Jansen...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Solid Marble Green and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk
Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with age...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Chester Fields 'Falcon Crest', Full Round Sculpture Signed Art W/ 24kt. Details
By Chesterfield
Located in Houston, TX
Chester Fields “Falcon Crest”
1992 Bronze Sculpture
21/100, Signed and Numbered
27” H
Museum Quality and Rare
Chester Fields 'Falcon Crest' is a...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Gold, Bronze
Neoclassical Solid Marble Black and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style solid marble black & gray obelisk
Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 12.13"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface w...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Roman Bronze Neoclassical Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Roman bronze neoclassical lamps, probably French, circa 1920s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Chester Fields 'Falcon Courtship', Full Round Sculpture Signed Art
By Chesterfield
Located in Houston, TX
Chester Fields “Falcon Courtship”
1993 Bronze Sculpture
27/75, Signed and Numbered
42.75” H
Museum Quality and Rare
Chester Fields 'Falcon Court...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Composite Figure of Discobulus
Located in Madison, MS
This early 20th century Italian classical composite figure of Discobulus would be a wonderful statement piece in your home of office. It is heavy and was handcrafted out of stone in ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Terracotta Centerpiece Sculpture by Joseph Cheret
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent centerpiece bowl in terracotta by Gustave-Joseph Chéret (1838-1894) is fashioned as a Venetian gondola with Roman goddess seated at the bow and cherubs clinging to ga...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Classical Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage concrete garden statue of a classical women. Great chippy finish and nice cast details.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Pair of framed Roundels in Black Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An exceptionally fine pair of roundels in black jasperware, decorated with two images of Cupid: The first sharpening his arrows; the second, of him st...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Cast Aluminum Mounted Antelope Sculpture
Located in Lomita, CA
The sculpture is a vintage cast metal antelope skull wall ornament. It is unattributed, and was made in the second half of the 20th century.
The piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Museum Quality, Italian Pietra Dura, Semi-Precious, Still Life Stones Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing work in semi precious stones in Hardstones or Pietra Dura work. This is a Museum quality work. Framed measures 21 x 24 inches. In back has a partial detail of ston...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
English Traditional King Charles Spaniel Porcelain Dog in Black White and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A porcelain King Charles Spaniel ceramic dog in black, white, and gold. A timeless piece spotted on the mantles and bookshelves of collectors across the globe. This piece depicts a s...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Boston Terrier Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Louis Mendez Modern Ceramic Sculpture of Head
By Louis Mendez
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Modern ceramic sculpture of a partial face, glazed stoneware, signed. 15" H x 6" W x 7" D.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Neoclassical White Porcelain Reclining Man with Cornucopia Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white porcelain sculpture of a reclining man holding a cornucopia
Italy, Circa 1960s
Measures: 11.25"W x 4.25"D ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Mendez "WARI" Ceramic Sculpture
By Louis Mendez
Located in New York, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) "WARI" ceramic pottery sculpture of a three-horned warrior creature wielding a shield, with a russet bronze glaze, signed "MENDEZ" and titled to ba...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Marble Statue of a Young Girl
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
48" tall marble statue of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers, circa 1920's.
Category
1920s European Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Henry Schonbauer Terracotta Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Henry Schonbauer (American, 1894-1973) terracotta sculpture depicting a seated woman, signed to base and to bottom. 15.5" H x 6" W x 7.5" D.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Iron Greek Key Fragments on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 3 early 20th century iron Greek key architectural fragments on custom black steel mounts. Each fragment measures 2ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 14ʺH while the mounts are 3 different sizes wh...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
20th C Original Painted Hubley Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted Hubley Boston Terrier doorstop.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Turn of the Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Made at the turn of the century in France, this bronze sculpture exudes a sense of peaceful contemplation. The detailed form depicts a seated woman, clothed in flowing robes. In one hand, dropped at her side, she holds a mirror; her face is turned away in a gesture of pensive serenity. The burnished patina of the bronze lends a gentle glow to the curves of her body and the raised folds of the cloth...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Silvered Lion Sculpture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 20th century Silverplated Lion. This particular example very well modelled. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble base. Perfect size to...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian Molded and Carved White Marble Group : The education of children
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
This sculpture is of rare beauty, a mixture of finely carved white marble and part in cast and chiseled bronze with a brown patina. The theme is presented as the love of parents towa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter.
Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Norman Carton 'Grotesque Faces' Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Norman Carton (Ukrainian/American, 1908-1980) marble statue sculpture with numerous grotesque faces in mid-scream, apparently unsigned, felt beneath. Mea...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Norman Carton 'Screaming Face' Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Norman Carton (Ukrainian/American, 1908 - 1980) marble statue sculpture depicting a grotesque face shouting, apparently unsigned. 8" H x 7" W x 15" D.
De...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Venus de Milo White Granite Marble Female Figurative Statue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early 20th century, Italy. A great deco...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brown Ceramic Horse Head Bookend in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large ceramic hand-painted horse head. This piece would be great in a nursery or for equestrians. Created from ceramic, this piece depicts the bust of a horse hand painted in brown...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Limoges France, Biscuit Child Bust, Stand with Dark Blue Glaze, Classic Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges France. Biscuit child bust. Stand with dark blue glaze.
Classic style. Early 20th century.
Measures: 13.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stam...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
White Marble Sculpture/Bust of Madame Recamier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a white marble bust of Madame Recamier after Joseph Chinard sculpture. It depicts her head rotated to the right while she is covering her chest ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Head Sculpture, Mark Twain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bust/Head, a bronzed plaster sculpture cast of Mark Twain with lifelike details.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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