Neoclassical Sculptures

This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...

A pair of exquisite antique Italian Neoclassical alabaster figures, each presented on square plinth bases. Both figures are sculpted in full round, standing atop circular socles that...

Spectacular pair of antique heavy metal sculptures of fighting roosters.

Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, F. Barbedienne, 19th Century. A sensational French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by Ba...

An excellent large late 19th century antique bronze of ‘Le Soldat De Marathon Annoncant La Victoire’, also known as ‘The Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory’, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne after a model by French sculptor, Jean-Pierre Cortot (1787-1843). The Barbedienne foundry produced this model in four editions. This bronze is an example of the second largest. Inscribed ‘Cortot 1834’, it is signed ‘F. Barbedienne Fondeur’ and impressed with the official stamp of the Collas et Barbedienne foundry reading: ‘Reduction Mecanique, A. Collas Brevete’. With its attractive patina and impressive scale, this bronze is a beautiful sculpture for any interior seeking artworks that are particularly exceptional. The Soldier of Marathon Inspiration for this bronze is rooted in ancient Greek mythology. It tells the story of the solider Pheidippides who, following the Greek victory at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, ran 40km from Marathon to Athens to deliver the triumphant news before collapsing from exhaustion. The story inspires the modern-day marathon run...

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...

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...

Refined Italian biscuit porcelain sculpture inspired by Canova’s “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss.” Finely modeled with detachable wings a...

Sweet bronze sculpture by Mark Hopkins of a father and son. Father lovingly tossing son in the air capturing a moment in time we can all relate to. Perfect for that special dad and w...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative Antique style Neoclassical Cherub Putti Angle statue seated on a Italian Corinthian pi...

A cast of a plaster sculpture depicting a full-length horse for an equestrian monument is set on the ebonized wooden base. A study for teaching academic drawing. Italy, late 19th cen...

19th C. Georges Bareau French Bronze Marble Sleeping Ariadne Statue Sculpture. Item features finely cast drapery, hair, feet, and hands. This sculpture ...

This compelling vintage sculpture beautifully captures a tender moment between a kneeling female figure (suggestive of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt) and a small deer (hind). ...

A D. Brucciani (1815 – 1880) antique 19th century plaster horse. This cast figure is signed ‘D. Brucciani & Co, London’ along the side of the base. Brucciani’s firm was influent...

For the horse lover, this unique life size bronze horse head bust with artist applied patina by California Artist & Sculptor Roy T. “Tom” Bill (1946-2017). Tom received his BA in Art...

Early 19th Century Italian, Neoclassical, fine hinged box. Containing a selection of various hard stones and specimen marbles. The lid with the inscription: 'Marmi Antichi D'Palazzo ...

Large, Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted 20th Century Bronze lion mask: 12" W × 17" H Overall with base: approx. 20" H Base: 8" W × 4.25" D Condition: Unsigned; permanentl...

This is a beautiful figurine of a flush little cherub. He is sat on a grassy hill, squeezing two hearts together representing the merging of two people's loves and the possible agony...

An elegant vintage crystal glass gazing globe with a softly luminous presence. Hand-crafted from solid crystal glass, this spherical form feature...

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian half-busts in Belgian black marble, inlaid sugar marble 1930s They depict neoclassical female figures. They come from a noble villa in my city, Palermo. ...

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!

A 20th Century Italian white marble bust of a smiling girl, a carved Carrara marble figural sculpture, signed on the base by the Italian artist Aurelio Bossi, 1884-1948, whose sculptures are displayed at Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, whereas at the Duomo Milan Cathedral there is his Statue of Cardinal Borromeo, while two busts adorn the facade of the chapel of the Niguarda Hospital. This antique female...

An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...

Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century

Life size bronze bust of George Washington on square shaped black marble base (signed BARBEDIENNE) 19th Cent.

Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.

Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...

A mid 19th century statuary marble sculpture of the ‘Dying Gaul’ after the antique. This marble sculpture is a scale depiction of the larger Dying Gaul marble statue, currently loca...

Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand! Attributed to Parker carousel horses...

One of a kind artisan made original miniature Halloween diorama. Enclosed in a glass dome.

This finely executed bust of a Naiad is attributed to the neoclassical sculptor John Gibson (1790 – 1866). A Naiad was a type of mythological water nymph and is depicted here with her head bowed and cocked slightly to the side, displaying her strong neo-Hellenistic profile. In her hair, the nymph wears a headdress that is comprised of long and slender reed leaves, which not only identifies her iconographically as a water spirit, but draws a close comparison with those worn by the female figures in John Gibson’s Hylas Surprised by the Naiades (1827 - 1837) (fig.1). The downwards and off-centre orientation of our Naiad bust mirrors that of the taller figure on the left of the group, who rests her cheek on the head young Hylas (fig.2) Her facial physiognomy follows the neo-Hellenistic archetype established by Gibson and can be closely compared with his Tinted Venus – one of the most important statues of the Victorian era (1851–56, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) (fig.3). While Gibson’s Tinted Venus is known best for its controversial polychrome ‘tinting’, the essential structure of the face—broad brow, finely drawn nose, wide (and slightly drooping) almond-shaped eyes - provided a template that Gibson returned to repeatedly in his depiction of mythological maidens. Critics of the time noted the consistency of his female types, with some seeing their idealised severity as an antidote to the sentimentality of much mid-Victorian sculpture (fig.4 – 6). The facial physiognomy is also very similar to a drawing by Gibson at the Royal Academy that depicts Hero weeping over the dead body of Leander (fig.7). The socle style of the present work also finds comparisons with Gibsons busts of Cupid and Aurora. This was of course somewhat standardised, but it is interesting to note the extent of their similarity with our bust. John Gibson RA is considered by many to be the greatest British sculptor of the nineteenth century working in the Neoclassical style. It is hard to overestimate the impact Rome had on the life and art of the artist. He first arrived in the city around 1817, when he was just twenty-six, and remained a resident there until his death. Not only did Rome’s ancient sculptural treasures and architectural fragments offer Gibson a lifetime of inspiration, but the Grand Tourists who poured into Rome in the first half of the nineteenth century provided him with many commercial opportunities. These rich or aristocratic travellers sought out mythological sculptures for their grand, palatial residences. However, since the papal decrees of Doria Pamphilj and Pacca of 1803 banned the export of ancient Greek and Roman works of art from Rome, there was a large demand for modern idealised sculpture in the Neoclassical style (Frasca-Rath 2016, p. 10). During his early days in the city he had the great fortune to train under both Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen (Roscoe and Hardy 2009, p. 522). He referred continuously to Canova as his “master”, particularly in his memoirs, which he dictated to Margarete Sandbach at the beginning of the 1850s; these were subsequently published by Lady Eastlake in 1870. Moreover, he claimed to be Canova’s last pupil in a letter to Antonio Gacini, Secretary of the Royal Academy in Milan in 1861, written to thank the Academy for accepting him as an Honorary Member: “The first instruction which I received in my art was from an Italian. It was Canova whose pupil I became in the year 1817 and studied under him for five years when he died. I was his last pupil” (Royal Academy Archive GI/1376). By 1821, Gibson had established his own studio in the via Fontanella, off the via Babuino. From here he aimed to produce sculpture of “the sublime and the purest beauty”, believing that the sculptor’s role was to select and combine the most beautiful parts of nature to create a harmonious whole, which would delight and elevate the viewer. By the mid nineteenth century he was one of the few remaining exponents of the so-called ‘pure’ and ‘neo Hellenistic’ style of sculpture, resolutely upholding the Neoclassical ideals established by Wincklemann, in a period when naturalism and modern subjects preoccupied the majority of artists in Europe (Turner, ed., 1996, p. 598). Gibson was convinced of the importance of disseminating artistic ideas through the younger generations, an ideal no doubt impressed upon him by Canova, and established ‘the British Academy of Arts in Rome’. His students included William Theed (1804–1891), Benjamin Spence (1822–1866), Harriet Hosmer...

Pair of fun whimsical geese mannequin sculptures . These are in original finish and do show some wear and minor paint chips . Plenty of fun for wide open lawn or pool area . They do ...

White marble statue of a classical standing nude beauty in her bath, possibly depicting Venus measuring 32 inches tall. Apparently unsigned. Mounted to a variegated charcoal marble...

French Terracotta Academic Sculpture Of A Foot. This stunning antique French terracotta sculpture of a foot is beautifully executed and makes the perfect coffee table accessory or bo...

Boston Terrier doorstop in all original paint.

A large decorative antique fragmentary stone statue of an angel torso circa 1800, mounted on a later 19th century mahogany plinth. Reminiscent of an ancient roman statue, this is a f...

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...

A refined 19th century Italian white porcelain sculpture by Capodimonte, depicting Prudence, one of the classical virtues. Executed in Italy during the 19th century, this sculpture r...

Jonathan Adler Massive 'Grand Tour' XL Goddess Bust Acrylic Sculpture, circa 2000s. A monumentally scaled, show-stopping statement piece by iconic American designer Jonathan Adler, ...

A carved architectural marble fragment depicting a boars head, reclaimed from Pentney Abbey, Norfolk. Dating to circa 1680, this freestanding animal sculpture displays a striking st...

A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...

Life-size patinated bronze group after Canova Italian, 20th Century Height 180cm, width 108cm, depth 61cm Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) is widely regarded as one of the master...

This Hand Cut Sandstone Slice from Utah is a stunning natural décor piece that effortlessly blends geological beauty with modern design. As you move your eyes across its surface, the...

Sculpture depicting a semi-nude female bather in the Roman neoclassical style, finely sculpted from white alabaster stone. Apparently unsigned.

This captivating vintage Italian turtle shell is a refined example of traditional scagliola craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry of faux marbling perfected over centuries. Handcraf...

Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...

Pretty alabaster sculpture of a young man removing a thorn from his foot. Theme taken up many times in the sculpture, the oldest known example of the boy with thorn...

Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made of different types of coloured marble and carved by hand.

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...

Pair of exquisite monumental centerpieces with bronze work in the the Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thormire, 1751-1843. The pair in the form of reticulated gilt grape vine...

French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post A stunning French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post, ...

Hy Farber's sculpture was shown at the Palm Springs Modernism Show in February, 2011. Two of his sculptures were also shown at the Studio 111 Gallery in Palm Springs during that tim...

Charming pair of neoclassic Italian tole or painted palm trees with stylized fronds and trunks set in mustard color planters with galleries and decorated with birds and trees. From ...

A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...

This exquisite mid-nineteenth century sculpture features a nude woman in silvered bronze with parcel gilt accents. The female figure embodies grace and allure, reminiscent of the god...

This natural rock crystal sphere containing expected color changes and inclusions is a gem from nature. The sphere is 9 inches in diameter and runs from clear to crazed inclusions th...

Bronze Character Head bust in neoclassical style, inspired by the late eighteenth century series by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. This bronze bust depicts a male head with contracted fe...

Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music Museum mounted as a table top sculpture Italy, 1960s The exquisite beaut...

An Incredible and Quite Impressive Life-Sized 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Hand-Carved Sculpture by Pasquale Romanelli, "Sulamitide". This marble sculpture titled Sulamitide ...