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
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks. Exquisite design, must see photos.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Marble Bust of La Zingara, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Bust of the Zingara or Fortune Teller, finely carved out of marble. The Zingara is depicted with a cloth tied around her chin, which wraps around her elaborately braided hair and end...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassic Earthenware Elephants with Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Italian neoclassic garnitures or objects of art depicting elephants carrying obelisks, crafted in ceramic or earthenware with a bisque finish and highlighted with bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A patinated cast bronze statue of a classically draped Greek scholar sitting sideways on a Klismos chair with the trademark griphons as front leg supports, the subject holding a pen in his right hand and an open scroll on the other left signed "Moreau" inscribed on one side of the chair. There are no visible foundry marks.
Presumably the signature stands for Mathurin Moreau, a 19 Century French sculptor born 1822, and son of noted sculptor Jean Baptiste Moreau. In 1841, the 19 year old Mathirin entered the École des Beaux Arts in Paris and, the following year, won the Second Grand Prix de Rome with his sculpture Diodemus removing the Palladium. Several of his works remain on public display in Paris, among them on the facade of the Gare du Nord...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Busts Apollo and Diana Mounted on Black Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of very decorative French 19th Century Apollo and Diana Bronze Busts or Neoclassical Clad Busts.
Mounted on black marble square shaped bases these b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble & Ormolu Bust
By Luigi Betti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and stately Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu bust signed, Betti and stamped Pinedo. The striking bust depicts Roman Emperor Julius...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A Harvesting Girl Statue by A . J . Scotte (1885-1905)
By A.J. Scotte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical Harvesting Girl Spelter statue by A.. J . Scotte (1885-1905) signed and dated ”1906” with foundry stamp mark on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Classical Nude Male Sculpture of David by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage Italian carved sculpture or statue of David.
Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet
By Rancoulet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from France, Circa 1900. These young and playful my...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
19th C Domenico Brucciani Oversized Putto Plaster Classical Bust Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A elegant D Brucciani plaster cast classical mask of a Putto
Domenico Brucciani was born in Lucca, Italy in 1815. He moved to London where he estab...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Group of Three Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Figures of Roman Soldiers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of three painted and parcel gild figures of Roman soldiers, two in reclining positions one seated. All three figures wearing helmets, breastplates and other protective armor in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Country: France
Materials: Alabaster
Condition: Original Condition
Style: Fr...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Large Plaster Statue of the Capitoline Wolf
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale plaster statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museum, B...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk
Late 20th Century
Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surfac...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
R.GUINO (1890-1973): "Le Printemps"(The Spring), 1st edition terracotta c.1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Richard GUINO (1890-1973) : "Le Printemps" (The Spring)
First edition proof in terracotta.
Signed "GUINO" on the terrace and countersigned under the base "R. Guino, 7 rue Daguerre ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
Vintage Grand Tour Faux Finished Plaster Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage neoclassical plaster bust of man. A chic Grand Tour figure with a gorgeous hand painted finish. Acquired from the estate of Massimo Camilo, the designer for Gianni...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Callipygian Venus - Italian, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Callipygian Venus
19th Century
Italian (Naples or Rome)
White marble
After the Antique: Naples Archaeological Museum (IT)
Roman version of a Hellenistic 3rd Century B.C. model
Height: 62 cm
Width: 22 cm
H 24 1/2 x W 8 2/3 inch
The Callipygian Venus, also known as the Aphrodite Kallipygos or the Callipygian Venus, all literally meaning “Venus of the beautiful buttocks”, is an Ancient Roman marble statue...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Lead
A 19th Century Patinated Bronze after Moreau on Slate Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bronze statue with dark colored patination featuring a seated classical lady after James Pradier (1790-1852). She is set on an oval polished slate marble base. This bronze is inspire...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved Italian Grand Tour serpentine copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's monumental sculpture 'The Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Serpentine
1900s Neoclassical Red Brick Patina Metal Italian Bust of a Woman
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A red patina metal bust of a woman manufatured in Italy in early 19th century, good conditions overall, metal it has this brick red patina probably due to exposure to the natural ele...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Female Scholar, France Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a female scholar, France. The patinated surface with some remnants of gilt highlights with an ebonized wood base. The seated figure with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large bronze after Pigalle, "Mercure attachant ses talonnières", 19th century
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Brown patina bronze sculpture depicting Mercury (Hermes), god of commerce, thieves and messenger of the gods, seated on a rock tying his winged heel-piece. He is wearing a petasus, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Ornamental English Ramshead Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English Ornamental Ram Head Fountain
Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Fitted with wall mount.
Graded for indoor or outdoor use.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Larger than Lifesize Grand tour Bronze Mercury Statue After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Mercury, finely cast after the original model by Jean de Bologne (1529-1608), also known as Giambologna, mounted on square variegate...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Striking Female Bust of Saint or Princess on Black Cube
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking composite bust of female in period head dress. Perhaps she is a saint or princess. Signed on bottom. Base is a black cube, 4.5" x 4.5"
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Composition
20th Century, White marble sculpture, Hygieia Goddess of Health
Located in PALERMO, IT
Statuary white marble sculpture depicting Hygieia, Goddess of Health. The sculpture, commonly known as "The Statue of Health," is in excellent condition. It emphasizes 'excellent wor...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Measurements: Sta...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Carved Stone Neoclassical Roundel, Winged Figure With A Putto
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely carved yellow stone neoclassical roundel in relief with a flying winged female figure in flowing pleated robes with a putto holding a fl...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Iron
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Marble Sculpture Rape of the Sabine Women after Giambologna, Italy 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Marble sculpture based on the famous original by Giambologna (Jean de Bologne), the Rape of the Sabine Women, from 1579. This version is from ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Carved Antique Stone Sculpture by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered antique stone sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966
Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis'
Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain. France.
By Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795). France early 19th century.
Signed:
F. Barbedienne Foundeur
G. C. Allegrain...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Patinated Terra Cotta of Bacchanalian Putti Playing with Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely depiction of the neoclassical taste, three putti can be seen playing with a goat. The terra cotta sculpture from the 1800s has a variegated patination, with hues of dark och...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Small Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Mythical Figures
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous pair small late 18th century neoclassical mythical figures.
france circa 1780.
Weathered and old repair
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25" in depth and stands 15" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian n...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique White Marble Sculpture of Madame Recamier
By Joseph Chinard
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine antique white marble sculpture of madame Recamier after the famous sculpture by Joseph Chinard (1756-1813).
Chinard was a Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Two Antique Greek Terracotta Antefix Ornaments
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This 19th century pair of antique Greek terracotta antefix ornaments would have once decorated a tiled roof. Also known as ‘akrokeramo’, antefix such as these were often used by the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Greek Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Marly Horse Sculptures After Coustou
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French bronze marly horse statues after the original models by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic 19th Century Marble Relief Busts
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 similar Italian Neo-Classic (19th Century) white marble relief busts depiction four faces framed by ornately carved hair. (PRICED AS SET)
Each bust unique with slightly ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Italian Putti Candles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of Italian carved wood Putti that hold candles. The base is 7" x 7". The wing spread is 12". From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female
By William Behnes
Located in London, GB
A Classical bust of female form with naked shoulders, draped robe exposing one breast, her hair tied back. Mounted on Socle pedestal
By William Behne...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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
C19th Grand Tour Marble Statue of Diane
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C19th ‘Grand Tour’ statue of ‘Diane de Gabies’, finely carved in Carrara marble. Diane stood next to a tree stump with her hair tied back and her head tilted to the right where...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bing & Grøndahl, large and impressive biscuit sculpture depicting Moses.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, large and impressive biscuit sculpture depicting Moses with the stone tablets.
After Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Late 19th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition with mini...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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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