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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
20Th c Signed Bronze Bald Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc hand made bronze sculpture of a bald eagle in fine as found condition.This is so well constructed and very heavy.
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Small 18/19th Century French Giltwood Mirror With Grapes
Located in Buisson, FR
Small hand carved mirror with grapes. Unique period piece. France, circa 1780-1850 Weathered, small , small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:38cm W:26,5cm D:9cm
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Italian 19th century neoclassical st. white Carrara marble bust of Apollo Belvedere signed A. Frilli Florence. The wonderfully executed bust depicts the handsome Apoll...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Grand Tour Bronze of Narcissus, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian 19th-century Grand Tour Greco Roman bronze sculpture of Narcissus, after the original sculpture excavated in 1862 at Pompeii, the green patinated bronze figure of the mythological son of the river god...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases. Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porphyry

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft
By Frederick Ernst Triebel 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and larger-than-life and very realistic museum quality patinated bronze bust of President William H. Taft (1857–1930) by Frederick Ernst Triebel (American, 1865-1944) cast by Nelli Foundry in Rome, Italy. William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States and Jurist, is depicted with his renown thick mustache and wearing a bow tie, vest and coat. Inscribed on the back: F.E. Triebel. Sculp and Fond. Nelli, Roma, circa first quarter 20th century. Due to its size, subject and high quality, this bust was probably commissioned for a Museum or public exhibition, such as an embassy or government building, the same way as other similar works by the sculptor. The Roman foundry operated by the Nelli family during the last quarter of the 19th century cast works for many leading sculptors of the day, including Alfred Gilbert and Anton van Wouw...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

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.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Plaster Sculpture of Eros After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A plaster Italian sculpture of Eros of Centocelle after the antique set on tapering mahogany pedestal finished in a French polish. Eros, the God of love, is depicted looking down to his right in an impressive scale with a beautiful time worn look. The base of the plaster is impressed with '1378 TORSE ANTIQUE AMOUR...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Mahogany

Eugène Marioton: Bronze sculpture of Christ, stamped Sciot Decauville Paris
Located in Zemst, BE
Bronze sculpture of Christ by Eugène Marioton, French famous sculpturer (Paris 1857-1933) This artwork dates around about 1900, and is made in ca...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Set 3 Italian Neoclassic Style Patinated Bronze Reductions of Busts of Emperors
Located in Queens, NY
Set 3 Italian Neoclassic Style Patinated Bronze Reductions of Busts of Emperors
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A charming pair of patinated bronze infants cast in the 19th century. One of the babies is happy, while the other one is crying, perhaps corresponding to an 18th century poem by Vota...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Infants, French, 19th Century
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Clodion "Bacchanal" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
After Clodion (Claude Michel, French, 1738-1814), "Bacchanal" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting two maenads, one upholding tambourine, the other clutching a bu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda & the Swan
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century antique Italian alabaster sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan mounted on a green marble base. This figure of neoclassical interest is brilliantly detailed, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble

Antique McClelland Barclay Neoclassical Gilded Bronze Nude Figural Bust Statue
By McClelland Barclay 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique McClelland Barclay bronze figurine in the shape of a neoclassically inspired female figure without arms or head, embedded in a half r...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Acrylic

Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) "Sea Nymph", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, signed "F. Galli"on a carved white marble pedestal. Sculpture: 64" H x 18" W x 16" D; ove...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust Sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 13.25"W x 6.25"D x 18"H. Very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Alabaster

Val D'Osne Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Cast Iron Sculpture on Stone Pedestal, cast by Val D'Osne Foundry, Paris, 19th century, depicting a classical male figure represented as a sculptor, upholding a sculpture of a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Limestone, Iron

Late 19th Century Metal Sculpture of a Young Boy by Auguste Moreau, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th Century Belle Époque metal sculpture of a young boy lifting a faced amphora by Auguste Moreau, France By: Auguste Moreau Material: metal Technique: cast, molded, polished,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Metal

Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Queens, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin holding his walking stick and hat, with a book in his ri...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

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.
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1990s European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Italian Neoclassical bust captures the timeless beauty and grace of a Roman woman, rendered in plaster with exquisite attention to detail. The subject’s ser...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plaster

Roman Emperor Augustus Terracotta Bust
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century classically styled white glazed and unglazed Italian bust of Roman Emperor Augustus.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century French silver patinated bronze borzoi on a cream marble base. A beautiful depiction of this sleek handsome dog. In very good condition wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Classical Bronze Group Signed Pigal "Le Merchand De Plaisir"
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb bronze model of a classical maiden and a putto entitled 'Le Merchand de Plaisir' the winged putto holding a posey vase, the maiden with a rose, on ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Biscuit de Sèvres Statue of Venus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century neoclassical style Biscuit de Sèvres statue of Venus. The masterfully sculpted statue is raised by a square base with cu...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

Dancing Tivoli Goddess Statue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Tivoli dancer's bust is a fragment of an original statue dating back probably to the 4th century BC and is conserved in the archeological museum of Rome. This sumptuous, large, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Composition

Borghese Gladiator Parianware Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small parianware figurative sculpture of the Borghese Gladiator by porcelain makers Hertwig & Co. Raised on an integral rectangular base, this decorative sculpture is a stunning f...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century French Stone Sundial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Sandstone

19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture is based on a Roman copy of an original Greek statue. The chocolate-brown patina of...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture "Cupid" by Lemire
Located in CABA, AR
The image features a late 19th-century bronze sculpture of Cupid, inspired by the original marble work of French sculptor Charles-Gabriel Lemire. The sculpture depicts a seated Cupi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jean-Antoine Houdon Bronze Sculpture of Sabine Houdon
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique bronze sculpture titled "Sabine" is attributed to the renowned French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). The bust depicts a young girl, Sabine Houdon (Jean-Antoine Ho...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Marble Boars Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble

Comte de Nieuwerkerke "Napoleon I" Bronze
By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in Astoria, NY
Comte de Nieuwerkerke (Alfred Emilein O'Hara, French, 1811-1892) "Napoleon I" Patinated Equestrian Bronze, cast by Susse Freres, Paris, late 19th century, the emperor on horseback wi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont
By Jacques-Edme Dumont
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Sculptures, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of antique carved figurines. Italian, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two men, probably soldiers, in flowing robes with one arm out stretched. The elegant fig...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Bronze Grand Tour Seated Hermes After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale late 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze of the ‘Seated Hermes’ after the antique, ex. private UK collection. Also known as ‘Resting Hermes’ or ‘Seated Mercury’, thi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...
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1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman & Grain C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Roman-Greco Woman & Grain C1850 Measures- 9.75''H x 4.25''W x 3.25''D
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Terracotta Bust of a Young Girl Signed J. Valette and Dated 1866
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique sculpture by the French artist Jean Valette. The statue depicts a young girl, with a beautiful modest look and a Christian cross on a chain around her neck. The sta...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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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...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Neoclassical Marble Chimneypiece Tablet on Stand c.1800
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning late 18th/early 19th century neoclassical white statuary marble chimneypiece tablet mounted on a stand. Originally from a property in Mayfair, London, this large scale ant...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Statuary Marble, Metal, Steel

Italian Figural Walnut Centrepiece of Dionysus, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Italian Figural Walnut Centrepiece of Dionysus 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A walnut figure modelled on the bronze ‘Narcissus’ found in N...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze figure of a Centaur with raised hand and holding a staff with a dark brown patina (similar to BAS012)
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Cupid. Bronze, Marble, After Models from Auguste Moreau ‘1834-1917’
Located in Madrid, ES
On a round base stands the figure of the God of Love, Cupid. The sculpture in bronze, with the iconographic attributes corresponding to this figure in classical mythology, was made b...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Tuant un Sanglier" After Alfred Barye (French, 1839–1882) Bronze, c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
After Alfred Barye (FRENCH, 1839–1882) bronze lion sculpture, "Lion - Tuant un Sanglier," a male lion standing over his prey, a wild boar; signed on base on right side, raised on a c...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Original Meissen Heart-Squeezing Cherub Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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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, ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Putti Figures
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of cast iron putti figures. Early to mid-20th century, great untouched patina.
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Mother and Child Bronze Sculpture By Rebecca Ghiglieri on Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mother and Child Heavy Bronze Sculpture By Rebecca Ghiglieri on Marble Base This stunning piece, elegantly mounted on a solid marble base, captures the tender bond between m...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Schoenewerk "Erato" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk (French, 1820-1885) "Erato" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, the seated muse with turtle-form lyre, on an oval base, signed, and c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, 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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