Neoclassical Sculptures
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Austin Productions Father & Son Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculpture by Austin Production, in plaster stamped 1969.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Terracotta Sculpture of a Lady
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An mid-20th century bust of a woman on a wooden base. Signed with on brass sign "M.Rossie".
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cupid, Bronze, Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Lost wax casting. Marble base.
The god of love is distinguished from classical mythology by the quiver of arrows on its back and by the wings that are butterfly instead of feathered...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1930s Cast Iron Checkered Potted Geranium Floral Bouquet Painted Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage cast iron doorstop showing a geranium plant set inside a woven checkered flower pot on an iron plinth. Retaining the original painted finish. Beautiful patina.
Circa 1930 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Atlas Figures
Located in London, GB
Large pair of patinated and gilt bronze Atlas figures
French, 20th century
Figure with globe: Height 135cm, diameter 46cm
Figure with armillary sphere:...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Classic Italian Terracotta Bust of David
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic sculptural bust in earthy terracotta of the classically handsome David.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Bronze Sculpture Depicting Paris in the Iliad from Greek Mythology
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large bronze sculpture depicting Paris in the Iliad from Greek mythology, circa 1900.
Measures: 39 x 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large majolica lion figurine was made by Porcelain de Cuernavaca for the Mottahedeh company, known for their ceramic antique reproductions and his...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze Sculpture Male Nude with Stone Hugo Siegwart H. 36 inch
By Hugo Siegwart
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description Impressive Antique sculpture of a male nude throwing a stone by the Swiss artist Hugo Siegwart (1865-1938) He worked in Germany and France.
Artist/ Maker: Hugo Siegwart....
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Antique 19th-20th Century Solid Marble Obelisks on Pedestals
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Palatial antique 19th-20th century solid marble obelisks on pedestals. The obelisks detach from the pedestal bases.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in New York, 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)
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Discobolus Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sculpture -Discobolus is in Italy in our warehouse.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Dragoljub Milosevic Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dragoljub Milosevic (1939-2019) Jacqueline, 1998 Proof In Patinated Plaster, Signed, Dated.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1930s Hubley Cast Iron Basket of Lilacs & Daisies Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of lilacs and daisies set inside a woven basket with a top bow. The basket sits on a hea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture by Gory
Located in London, GB
This elegant bust of a young woman was created by the acclaimed sculptor, Affortunato Gory (Italian, fl. 1895-1925). Affortunato Gory (also known as Fortunato Gory) studied under the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Kneeled Girl, Bronze, Marble, After Models from Auguste Moreau ‘1834-1917’
Located in Madrid, ES
Lost wax casting. Base in marble.
On a base in bronze to which the earth aspect has been given, the figure of the girl and a plant are placed on her knees. The young woman appears w...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Turn of the Century Cast Venus after Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This turn of the century marble composite cast version of Venus after Bertel Thorvaldsen is in a wonderful state of decay. Over time she has lost both hand...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Antique French Terracotta Sculpture Signed T. Foris
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris.
Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mythological Figure Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
A circular base slightly elevates the bronze figure. The man, already of a certain age (as can be deduced from his bushy beard), is standing, dressed in a cloth around his waist, wea...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jo Mead Sculpture
By Jo Mead
Located in Chicago, IL
A Jo Mead plaster lion's head painted sculpture mounted on a custom acrylic stand. Jo Mead (American, 1919-2000) found in an important lake forest, Illino...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Plaster
20th Century Marble Figure, Putto with Springs of Wheat
Located in Paris, FR
Large marble figure depicting a young boy sitting on a rock, holding some springs of wheat. Carved in white luminous marble in the late 20th century, this figure is a work of exquisi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair, French
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Fine large pair of neoclassical rock crystal obelisks with square base. Very harmonious proportions, exquisite clarity, Fren...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
1970s "Artist Proof" Neoclassical Plaster Sculpt by Italian Sculptor Nicola Voci
By Nicola Voci
Located in Milano, IT
1970s "artist proof" neoclassical plaster sculpture on a flat iron base. First step to make bronze.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figures on Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine antique neoclassical hand-carved alabaster figures of Grecian ladies on carved alabaster bases.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon.
The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze. Slightly pensive and some...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Spelter Figure of a Water Bearer on a Pedestal / Marble with Red Glazed Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A 28 Inch spelter or zinc figure of a water bearer on a pedestal / marble with red glazed vase. This finely cast full bodied maiden with flowing hair is sitting on a red marble pedestal with her large red porcelain water picture...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Life-Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova
Located in London, GB
Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) is widely regarded as one of the masters of Neoclassical sculpture, and his marble group 'The Three Graces' is one of his most acclaimed works. This exceptional bronze group is a full-size replica of Canova's masterpiece, and exhibits much of the lightness, harmoniousness and elegance of the original.
This bronze group was cast from Canova's original by the Italian Fonderia Versiliese, the foundry who cast the famous oversized sculptures...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Style Male Nude Sculpture in Patinated Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture of an academic male nude, a beautiful display of neoclassical form and grace, created in Italy circa 1930s by an unknown artist, come...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Pair of French Style Verde Bronze Torchiers Having 5 Lights for Garden
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional pair of life-size torchiers each with 5 lights. Winged cherubs on
Capitol base with faces.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze bearded figure of a Centaur having both hands tied behind his back with a dark patina. (similar to BAS011)
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
American School Bronze Prancing Horse, Titled "Empty Saddle", circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
American school bronze prancing horse, titled "Empty Saddle", circa 1900, hollow cast bronze, mounted on a carved polychrome wood base. Unmarked, Small statue of a prancing horse, da...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal
American Bronze Patina Gentleman Bust
Located in New York, NY
American 1940s bronze green patina bust of a gentleman wearing a jacket and tie raised on a square plinth
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950 Pair of Statuary White Marble Sphinxes
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of winged sphinxes, heads of monkeys, bodies of female dragons, adorned with a wreath of flowers, white statuary marble, condition of use, old restorations, circa 1950, weight o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Early 1900's Neo Classical & Figural Bronze Floor Lamp w. Mercury and Nude Girls
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The fountain. Polychrome terracotta. 20th century, after CARRIER-BELLEUSE
Located in Madrid, ES
The fountain. Polychrome terracotta. 20th century, following models of CARRIER-BELLEUSE, AlbertErnest (Aisne, 1824-Sèvres, 1887).
The figure shows a boy, lying down and almost totally naked, with his head enhanced by a golden leaf crown. It is shown with a shell (with touches in gold), taking water from a pitcher next to it, thus recalling the allegories of the rivers or of the birth of the same of Ancient Rome. It is necessary to compare the present work with the one entitled “La Source” by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, preserved, for example, at the Art Institute of Chicago or the Portland Museum of Art (of which there are a number of variants, changing the characters and the material used). Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was a French sculptor and draftsman trained with David d'Angers and at the School of Fine Arts in Paris. He achieved international recognition from his participation in the Salon of the French Artists of 1861 (Third Medal), reaching outstanding works such as various busts of...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gaetano Cecere Plaster Sculpture "Eunice" #11
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gaetano Cecere N.A. was born in New York on November 26th, 1894, to Ralph Cecere and Catherine La Rocca. He studied with Hermon A. MacNeil at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. His service during World War I earned him a Soldier’s Medal...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Located in Delft, NL
Art by Araun Gordijn Fuel Pomp and VW Door
Art, Fuel pomp connected to a VW door
Two pieces
Made of wood, plastic and glass
Made by Araun Gordijn born in 1947 Amsterdam
Hand made ob...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Golden Eagle Sculpture Large Painted Plaster Figure Signed
Located in Wilton, CT
Large painted plaster eagle sculpture, circa mid-20th century. Excellent rendering of the majestic bird perched on a rock outcrop with crisp detail. Sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
'Song of Solomon' Marble Sculpture by Sylvia Hayes
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fine sculpture in marble depicting the Song of Solomon 2:14 "O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, let me see thy ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Burmese Bronze Muscleman, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small bronze muscle man statue on a black wooden base.
Measures: 9 1/2" high x 4" diameter base.
Category
1950s Burmese Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Royal Dux Water Carriers
By Royal Dux
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of Royal Dux neoclassical figures of water carriers.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group Dancers by S. Loveque
Located in London, GB
The intertwined dancing couple wearing neoclassical clothing, accompanied by a child putto, signed S. Loveque.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Figure of a Lady Playing a Flute Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite bronze sculpture of a lady with music instrument.
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gaetano Cecere Plaster Sculpture Wood Base #34
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gaetano Cecere N.A. was born in New York on November 26th, 1894, to Ralph Cecere and Catherine La Rocca. He studied with Hermon A. MacNeil at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. His service during World War I earned him a Soldier’s Medal...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Gaetano Cecere Plaster Sculpture Wood Base #36
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gaetano Cecere N.A. was born in New York on November 26th, 1894, to Ralph Cecere and Catherine La Rocca. He studied with Hermon A. MacNeil at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. His service during World War I earned him a Soldier’s Medal...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Gaetano Cecere Plaster Sculpture Wood Base #33
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Gaetano Cecere N.A. was born in New York on November 26th, 1894, to Ralph Cecere and Catherine La Rocca. He studied with Hermon A. MacNeil at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. His service during World War I earned him a Soldier’s Medal...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Antique Italian Neoclassical Italian Carved Alabaster Bust, Joan of Arc, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Neoclassical Italian Carved Alabaster Bust, Joan of Arc, C1900
Measures - 6.5"H x 5.75"W x 3.25"D
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Old or Antique French Bronze Bust of President George Washington after JA Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine table size bronze bust.
After the iconic sculpture by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Depicting President George Washington.
Signed G. WASHINGTON in the plinth and bearing an Achille ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joan Shapiro Constructivist Composition Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) mixed media sculpture with wood and acrylic panels composing a Constructivist assemblage statue in the manner of Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887-19...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Sculpture 'Diana the huntress' Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sculpture (Diana the huntress) marble
marble material
origin Italy without signature
perfect condition without restoring.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Karl Springer Attr. Chinese Guanyin Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) attributed Chinese wooden carved sculpture depicting Guan Yin with a peacock atop her coiffure, in the style of the Northern Qi dynasty, pl...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carved Oak Stylized Griffin Sculptures, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely pair of antique oak carved winged Griffins circa 1900s. Good size and good condition, these artful accessories are sure to imbue the space with character and imagination. Can ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Columns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of early 20th century Italian neoclassical-style alabaster columns, reminiscent of Grand Tour souvenirs, with carved acanthus leaf details, and each resting on square bases with...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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