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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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Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces
Pair of  French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Pair of French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces

Located in Houston, TX

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures

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

Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style
Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style

Neoclassical Bronze Character Head Bust, Dark Patina, 18th Century style

By Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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...

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2010s French Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giant “The Lion” sculpture by Hy Farber
Giant “The Lion” sculpture by Hy Farber

Giant “The Lion” sculpture by Hy Farber

By Hy Farber

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Plywood

An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus
An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus

An original 1850 Neoclassical parcel gilt, silvered bronze statue of Venus

Located in New York City, NY

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Frieze Fratelli Paoletti Firenze Italy
Neoclassical Gilt Frieze Fratelli Paoletti Firenze Italy

Neoclassical Gilt Frieze Fratelli Paoletti Firenze Italy

By Fratelli Paoletti

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Original Italian gilt frieze by Fratelli Paolleti, Firenze(Florence) Italy. Neoclassical design with 2 Roman fiqures with horses. Nice horizontal design. Hand carved. Label with make...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century French Statuette
19th Century French Statuette

19th Century French Statuette

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century French bronze statuette is a masterful representation of Neoclassical artistry, showcasing the grace and romanticism characteristic of the era. The sculpt...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard
19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard

19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard

By Royal Worcester

Located in Forney, TX

An exquisite English Royal Worcester porcelain Samuel Clarke Commissioned "Cricklite" candle "fairy lamp" standard - base, the rare figural statue in the form of a Grecian water carrier, modeled by James Hadley (English, 1837-1903), the exceptionally executed, richly detailed Neoclassical figure holding a vessel in her left hand and carrying an urn upon her head, wearing flowing robes, the body in blush ivory, the robes of green/gold hue, with gilt highlights. Circa 1898 Signed, underfoot having green printed mark, "Worcester Shot Enamel England 2 125" and imprinted markings by its side. Dimensions: (approx) 9.5" High, 3" Diameter Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage decorative turtle shell showcases the refined artistry of Italian scagliola craftsmanship, a technique celebrated for its ability to mimic the depth and movemen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Giant Fiberglass Canadian Geese former store display mannequin sculptures
Giant Fiberglass Canadian Geese former store display mannequin sculptures

Giant Fiberglass Canadian Geese former store display mannequin sculptures

Located in Ferndale, MI

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 ...

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1990s American Neoclassical Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading & Writing, Signed A. Piazza
Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading & Writing, Signed A. Piazza

Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading & Writing, Signed A. Piazza

By Antonio Piazza

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...

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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Italian "Bathing Venus" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Italian "Bathing Venus" Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Italian "Bathing Venus" Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian School, The Bathing Venus, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, cast by Fonderi Nelli Roma, the standing figure removing her elaborate robe on a circular base, stam...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

A Set Of Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of ten antique carved wooden cartouche moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artis...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Ceres
Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Ceres

Neoclassic Patinated Bronze Ceres

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neoclassic style patinated bronze figure of the goddess Ceres on round base (19th Cent)

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns
Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie
Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely vintage mid 20 th c life size sculpture of an orange cat reclining, ceramic signed Dottie.

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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and very high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Venus de Milo, signed G. Pettini & Figli Pisa. The statue is raised by a wonde...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Plaster Roman Foot Sculpture
Vintage Plaster Roman Foot Sculpture

Vintage Plaster Roman Foot Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage plaster Roman foot sculpture is a striking interpretation of classical antiquity, inspired by the enduring artistry of ancient Roman ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze bust of Napoleon, signed Pinedo
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze bust of Napoleon, signed Pinedo

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze bust of Napoleon, signed Pinedo

By Émile Pinedo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and richly detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze, Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and marble bust of Napoleon, signed by Émile Pinedo. This handsome bust is raise...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Silver Leaf

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures

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Resin, Wood

Neoclassical Style Composition Plaque
Neoclassical Style Composition Plaque

Neoclassical Style Composition Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An Neoclassical composition plaque, from the Tucker collection, made by British make-up artist Christopher Tucker. This decorative piece is a copy of a Georgian chimney piece, origi...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sculptures

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Composition, Metal, Steel

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and black Belgian marble statue of Cupid offering a rose to the Psyche. The statue is raised by an impressive black Belgia...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Venus of Milo

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine Grand Tour bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail. The casting is unusual in that it does not pretend to hide the many imperfections on the original. It is signed on the base with "Reduction Mechanique Ronald Collas, and for the foundry F.Barbidienne Fondeur. Foundry stamp on the base Considered by any to be the most beautiful Hellenistic statue to survive fro antiquity, the Venus of Milos...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Copeland Neoclassical Parianware "3 Graces" Centerpiece C. 1880
19th Century, Copeland Neoclassical Parianware "3 Graces" Centerpiece C. 1880

19th Century, Copeland Neoclassical Parianware "3 Graces" Centerpiece C. 1880

By Copeland

Located in Atlanta, GA

The centerpiece is modeled entirely in creamy Parian with a soft, satin sheen that reads like finely waxed marble. Three full-length maidens stand shoulder to shoulder on a trefoil p...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra Lamps by James Pradier, France
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra Lamps by James Pradier, France

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra Lamps by James Pradier, France

By J. Pradier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully cast pair of French 19th century neoclassical patinated figural bronze nine arm candelabra after a model by Jaen Jacques Pradier They are signed J. Pradier and were converted into lamps in the 20th century. Each candelabra is cast as classically draped maiden with one representing Phyrne and the other unknown, standing on a circular stepped dark green marble socle base. There are no visible foundry marks on the bronzes. Born in Geneva in 1792 in Switzerland, Pradier was the son of a Protestant family from Toulouse. He left for Paris in 1807 to work with his elder brother, Charles-Simon Pradier, an engraver, and also attended the École des Beaux-Arts beginning in 1808. He won a Prix de Rome that enabled him to study in Rome from 1814-1818 at the Villa Médici. Pradier made his debut at the Salon in 1819 and quickly acquired a reputation as a competent artist. He studied under Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in Paris. In 1827 he became a member of the Académie des beaux-arts and a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts. At the Salon of 1834, Pradier's Satyr and Bacchante...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

25 Fabulous Vintage Christmas Ornaments Set Blown Glass Figurines
25 Fabulous Vintage Christmas Ornaments Set Blown Glass Figurines

25 Fabulous Vintage Christmas Ornaments Set Blown Glass Figurines

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage 20 pcs set if handpainted Christmas ornaments figurines Clowns with red hat.4” blown glass silvered and handpainted from outside. Elegant classic traditional Christmas orname...

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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft
Larger-Than-Life Patinated Bronze Bust of President William H. Taft

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

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920

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...

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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Bronze Young Man Sculpture

Bronze Young Man Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...

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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century Italian Statuary Marble Portrait Medallion
Large 18th Century Italian Statuary Marble Portrait Medallion

Large 18th Century Italian Statuary Marble Portrait Medallion

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large 18th century Italian white statuary marble portrait medallion from the workshop of Orazio Marinali (1643-1720). One of two similar marble medallions we are selling, this pi...

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau
Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau

Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This signed polychromed bronze sculpture after Auguste Moreau beautifully captures the elegance and romantic spirit of the late 19th-century French Art Nouveau movement. Depicting a ...

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1990s European Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Custom Mounted Old Police Model Colt 38 Pistol Frame (inoperable)
Antique Custom Mounted Old Police Model Colt 38 Pistol Frame (inoperable)

Antique Custom Mounted Old Police Model Colt 38 Pistol Frame (inoperable)

By Colt

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique circa 1940's-1950s Police model Colt 38 pistol frame. Custom mounted on a steel stand. Shows heavy pitting which adds to its character.

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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940
Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

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Bronze Bust. French work. Circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and unusual bust is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940

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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi
19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Stone statues
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Stone statues

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Stone statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Stone statues. Each stunning life-size female statue is raised by a square base and wearing a dr...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Sacred Heart with Halo, Medium Size, 19th-Century Style
Sacred Heart with Halo, Medium Size, 19th-Century Style

Sacred Heart with Halo, Medium Size, 19th-Century Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This statue represents the Sacred Heart with halo, faithful to 19th-century religious models popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. During this period, the renowned Maison Raffl dev...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda & the Swan
Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda & the Swan

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

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan
Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan

Imposing 19th Century Bronze Torchere, by Coutan

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This very fine patinated bronze figural torchere modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a mandolin and a marble torch. This symbolic representation of Music, falls within Coutan’s allegorical work. We have a number of marble pedestals this Torchere would stand on. Inscribed on base: Coutan, Thiébaut Frères, Fondeurs. Jules-Félix Coutan (22 September 1848 – 23 February 1939) is considered to be one of the most gifted French sculptors and designers of the 19th and early 20th centuries Coutan studied under the renowned Pierre-Jules Cavelier at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1872; after his return to Paris he executed the fountain group France Bearing the Torch of Civilization for the Exposition Universelle (1889), one of the two prominent sculptural commissions for the Exposition grounds.[1] Later he taught at the École des Beaux-Arts from 1900, where he expressed his disdain for the researches of Rodin— fumiste—[2] and the Impressionist sculptors who followed him. Coutan was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1905.[3] Coutan is best known in the United States for the sculptural group above the entrance to Grand Central Terminal in New York City. For Grand Central Terminal, Coutan was contracted to provide a quarter-size scale plaster model of the three-figure allegorical Transportation group, which he developed from 1911 through 1914. The carving was performed by the William Bradley & Son of Long Island City.[4] Among Coutan's students were Hippolyte Lefèbvre, Raymond...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Tole Palm Tree
Italian Tole Palm Tree

Italian Tole Palm Tree

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Tole palm tree sculpture with four separate palm trees at assorted stages of development. Original paint now muted and oxidized. All mounted on a handwr...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison
Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison

Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison

By Goebel Company

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...

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20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Molded Cement Decorative Brick Panels, Pair
Antique Molded Cement Decorative Brick Panels, Pair

Antique Molded Cement Decorative Brick Panels, Pair

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of antique molded cement architectural decoration are embellished in high relief with urns filled with fruit. One side is slanted on each and bot...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Madame Juliette Recamier Bronze Bust After Joseph Chinard
Madame Juliette Recamier Bronze Bust After Joseph Chinard

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

Mid 19th Century Napoleon Bust
Mid 19th Century Napoleon Bust

Mid 19th Century Napoleon Bust

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful piece of art glows with radiance. Mid 19th century Napoleon stands with character.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

CONTINENTAL 19th Century Antique Carved Sculpture Of Standing Naked Venus
CONTINENTAL 19th Century Antique Carved Sculpture Of Standing Naked Venus

CONTINENTAL 19th Century Antique Carved Sculpture Of Standing Naked Venus

Located in Miami, FL

An antique continental sculpture of standing Venus. This is a beautiful carved antique sculpture created in Europe during the early 19th century, circa 1800's. The neo-classic carvi...

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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Bone

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.