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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
18th Century Italian Carved Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Not sure if paint is original, but it is definitely old. Finely carved with a lot of character.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian 19th Century Life Size Marble Group "Hebe and Eagle" by Aristide Fontana
By Aristide Fontana 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble life-size marble sculpture of "Hebe and The Eagle"; depicting a young maiden seated on a rocky outcrop holding an urn over her shoulder and serving water from a bowl to a thirsty eagle, raised on a circular base by Aristide Fontana (Italian 19th Century - Active 1870-1890), Carrara, Inscribed to the reverse; "Aristide Fontana Sc./Carrara", circa 1870-1880. Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was the hand-maiden and cup bearer of the gods and the symbol of youthful beauty and chastity. She is often depicted as a temptress tantalizing the eagle of Jupiter with a cup of ambrosia and her body. In her role as cup-bearer she offered nectar and ambrosia and here she holds the cup before the eagle, Zeus' messenger. This sculpture subject matter resembles Bertel Thorwaldsen's, marble sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle, circa 1817 and currently at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA. The most notable difference between both sculptures is that, unlike in Thorwaldsen's work, this sculpture depicts a figure of a young semi-nude maiden bearing a pearl necklace centered with a charm engraved with the letter "S". This sculpture subject matter can also be attributed to Psyche, perched on a Stygian rock and threatened by dragons, is rescued from her task by Jupiter's eagle, who brings her a lekythos filled with the river's water. Although Apuleius' story of Cupid and Psyche had been a common theme in European art since the Renaissance, the particular incident of Psyche rescued by Jupiter's eagle was seldom illustrated.
Comparable to themes in mythology, Old Testament figures and heroines in particular were popular subjects of artworks in the mid-19th century. Several scenes from the Biblical (Gen. 24) story of Rebecca's meeting with Eliezer, and subsequent marriage to Isaac, were depicted in the 19th century. The most frequent representation shows Rebecca at the well with a pitcher. Other examples of the subject include those by the Italians Cesare Lapini, Giovanni Battista Lombardi and Domenico Menconi and American sculptors Brown, Mozier, and Chauncey Bradley Ives...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$124,500 Sale Price
32% Off
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
Henri Fugère " L'arrachee" Bronze Sculpture
By Henri Fugère
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture depicting a weight lifter by the French artist Henri Fugère. Titled "L'arrachee". Circa early 20th century. Signed on base: H. Fugère.
Property from esteemed inte...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair French 19 Century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very decorative French 19 century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical White Carrara Marble Statue of Apollo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian mid-19th century neoclassical white Carrara marble statue of Apollo signed V Livi Ejegui Carrara, 1845. The Statue is raised by an oval base with a tree truck wher...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bust of David by Stone International, 1992
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental Italian bust of David sculpture designed by Stone International in 1992. Crafted from metal with a plaster finish, this piece is a...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver CAP and dipper.
Decorated with Cupid playing the lyre, and Cupid singing. The God of L...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Thorwaldsen Bust
Located in Berlin, DE
Great Thorwaldsen bust.
Marble figure of the sculptor Thorwaldsen
Extremely expressive characterization, which, in an extraordinary detail, also reflects the facial expressions of hi...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
19th Century Italian Marble Figure Of A Classical Nude Female
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautifully sculpted marble figure of a Classical Female Nude holding a dove, with laurel wreath in hair, depicting a standing female wearing lower robe with breast exposed, leanin...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Frederic Remington Bronze Sculpture – “The Mountain Man”, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This striking bronze sculpture, attributed to the legendary American artist Frederic Remington, captures the essence of the rugged frontier spirit with breathtaking motion and anatom...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In the first plaquette the putti drink wine, eat grapes, make music and wrestle in a field with a round temple in the background. Signed CLODION
In the second plaquette, young sat...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price / set
56% Off
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
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid-18th Century Venezia Italy Black Marble Sculpture Bust of Young Woman
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent and glamorus sculpted bust of a young woman, was realized in the Mid- 18th Century by an unknown Master from the Veneto countryside (close to Venezia)
The sculpture ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Alabaster Fredrick the Great and Napoleon Busts
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental German (19th/20th Cent) alabaster busts of Fredrick the Great and Napoleon raised on green marble column bases (by Fritz Kochendorfer...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
Very finely hand carved 19th century Italian Pauline Bonaparte as Venus victrix alabaster sculpture after antonio canova.
Measure: 16.5 inch height in...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
English Antique Marble Bust “Lady Layard” by John Warrington Wood ca. 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JOHN WARRINGTON WOOD
British, 1839-1886
Bust of a Woman, almost certainly depicting Lady Layard (1870)
Carrara marble signed to the reverse "WARRINGTON WOOD SCULPT ROMA 1870"
Item # 405UGP17Q
A very finely carved marble bust that almost certainly depicts Lady Layard (British, 1843-1912) at 27 years of age. While the bust is not titled, John Warrington Wood had a relationship with the family, first sculpting Lady Mary Enid Evelyn Layard's husband and cousin Henry Austin Layard the year before in London in 1869. Wood exhibited that bust at the Royal Academy in 1870 and the same year Lady Layard would have sat down with him in Rome for the completion of this bust. Interestingly, Henry Layard decided he did not like the bust that was completed of him and eventually re-commissioned Wood to complete the bust again 12 years later in 1881, that example held in the permanent collection of The National Gallery in London. The same year, John Warrington Wood executed a second bust of Lady Layard that is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum of Art (acc. no. OA.10557). It is interesting to view the painting completed by Vicente Palmaroli y González...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Classical Late 19th Century Marble Statue of a Reclining Nude
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French marble statue of a classical female nude reclining on a tigers skin and bronze daybed.
Signed: G Gomlags.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Box of Specimen Marbles with Neoclassical Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Italian, Neoclassical, fine hinged box. Containing a selection of various hard stones and specimen marbles.
The lid with the inscription: 'Marmi Antichi D'Palazzo ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Grand Tour Marble Medallions of Roman Emperors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of two Grand Tour marble oval medallions depicting the portraits of Roman emperors, reclaimed from an ex private British collection.
Dating to the 19th century, the detailed e...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Black Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional bust of a woman, probably made in 19th century Italy, in patinated bronze, and following a neoclassical style. The head of "Flora" appears resting on a quadrangular base ...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,135 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Bust of Daphne, Apollo's First Love
Located in New York, NY
A fabulously hand carved antique neoclassical style Italian Carrara marble bust of Daphne. This bust is of immaculate quality and craftsmanship. Daphne's hair is beautifully hand car...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
$9,900
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
By Benjamin Schlick
Located in New York City, NY
A fine quality mid-19th century silver electroplate sculpture of a nude male figure after the antique, on original malachite base.
A classica...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison
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...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French sculpture, crafted from white marble or a similar material, beautifully captures a young dancer or muse in a moment of graceful movement. The figur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
true pair of Flemish late 17th century Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative true pair of Flemish late 17th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede. Each statue is raised on a square Terra Cotta base w...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,250 / set
Roman Gladiator Bronze by Heinrich Baucke
Located in New York, US
Our magnificent bronze, entitled Der Gladiator, depicting a Roman gladiator preparing to fight was modeled by the German artist, Heinrich Baucke (1875-1915). Mounted to a green variegated marble plinth measuring 23 by 15 inches and with an overall height of 39 inches. Signed on the base with the stamped mark of the foundry, DUSSELDORFER BRONCEGIESSEREI G.m.b.H.
The artist enjoyed a prestigious career. According to the Benezit, Baucke studied under Karl Janssen at the Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Arts. In 1903 Baucke moved to Berlin and executed several commissions for Kaiser Wilhelm II including a major work at the Royal Palace in Berlin (known since the end of the monarchy in 1918 as the Berlin Palace) and supervision of the development of the Schlossplatz palace square. Commissions included the Monument to William I at Rotthausen, the bronze of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia at the town hall in Elberfeld, a statue of King Frederick I, a stone statue of Maurice of Nassau and marble busts of Helmuth von Moltke, Chief of the German General Staff, and German Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large French 19th Century Parcel Silver &Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Man & Woman
Located in New York City, NY
Important French 19th century multi figural bronze sculpture of a male and female, in a warm brown patina with unusual and rare parcel gilt and silver intricate decoration.
Depictin...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Plaster Wall Hanging Bust of Lucius Verus After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A dramatic early 20th century Grand Tour style plaster wall hanging bust of Lucius Verus, co-emperor of ancient Rome from 161-169 alongside his adoptive brother, Marcus Aurelius.
Af...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Classical Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage concrete garden statue of a classical women. Great chippy finish and nice cast details.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Luigi Avolio Set of Four 800, Italian Silver and Ormolu Figural Groups
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early 20th century set of four 800. Italian silver and ormolu figural groups.
Made in Italy, Naples, first half of 20th century.
Hallmarked with 800. Silver and 45NA maker's marks for Luigi Avolio...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical 19th Century 6-inch Glazed Profile Portrait Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century 6-inch olive-brown majolica glazed dust-pressed tile depicting a profile portrait of a neoclassical figure with laurel wreath headdress before a foliage backdrop.
Suc...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Patinated Bronze Torchère with Classical Female Figure
Located in London, GB
This beautiful piece consists of a patinated bronze female figure holding an urn with a glass flame, which serves as a lamp, all standing on a tall and finely decorated wooden plinth...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Two Tone Classical Style Marble Bust on White Marble Base
Located in Southall, GB
A attractive two coloured marble Classical style bust on a black marble stand. The carving is well done with clear features, depicting gently cascading...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$5,324 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Huge Religious Church Statue Our Lady of Purgatory
Located in Buxton, GB
*RARE*
We offer for sale this Fantastic Shrine Statue from a Parisian Church
This exquisite statue of Our Lady of Purgatory is a masterpiece of religious art. Created in France duri...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plaster, Paint
Minton 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 6-inch olive green majolica glazed tile by Minton & Co. (stamped) depicting a profile portrait of a bearded neoclassical figure in a regal headdress. Formerly used to deco...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Buste De Venus
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust fragment of Venus, goddess of Love, seduction, and beauty in Roman mythology. The original statue dates back to the 5th century BC.
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Composition
$2,300
Recumbent Lion Bronze
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century French bronze sculpture is artist signed and bears a family seal. The stunning sculpture portrays a majestic recumbent lion is beautifully rendered by the n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,000
Large Antique York Stone Sculpture of Greek God
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique carved York stone sculpture of a Greek god.
This Victorian carved stone bust of a bearded man is thought to be Poseidon, the Greek God of the sea, earthquakes, and h...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Heart Valentine Ornament
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage polychrome enamel cloisonné on brass Valentines Heart ornament. Great decorative pieces or memorable gift.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Trident Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical style patinated bronze trident sculpture, mounted on a limestone base.
Originally a sculptural fountain, this mid 19th century English piece now stands as a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze
Antique Bronze “Two Putti with a Dish” Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning antique bronze sculpture, titled “Two Putti with a Dish,” is signed “Aug Moreau” and attributed to the renowned French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917). The piece ma...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Working technique in (lost wax bronze)
Signed and sealed at the top
Paris b-L ON ITS BASE
Origin France Circa 1930
Excellent condition
The color of it...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Life Size Putti on Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted in Italy circa 1780, the antique cherub stands on a square base decorated with shell and foliage motifs. The hand carved sculpture depicts a life size young boy wearing ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th Cent).
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand.
An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand!
Attributed to Parker carousel horses...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Classical Bust Old Man with Beard Plaster 50cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large bust of an old man with a long beard, made of plaster, after an old example, circa late 20th, early 21st century.
Characterful bust, very nicely made with beautiful ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
In this expertly rendered black basalt bust, Mercury, the fleet-footed Roman god of commerce, communication and transport, is depicted in a winged h...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music
Museum mounted as a table top sculpture
Italy, 1960s
The exquisite beaut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Blue John Panther
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the only known sculptures rendered in Blue John to exist in the world, this extraordinary George III panther exemplifies Georgian sophistication. Georgian — and later Regency — aesthetics revived classical themes of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. With a proud stance, gaping jaw and unyielding gaze, the stately panther closely resembles the grand ancient Roman panthers often carved from marble as trapezophoros table supports. The regal cat rests atop a plinth, also made of Blue John, with Siena and Ashford marble detailing.
The intrinsic and richly hued mineral inclusions of the Blue John replicate the textures and colors of the animal’s fur. The rare stone is a variety of natural calcium fluorite found exclusively in Derbyshire, England. It was first discovered in the early 18th century, but its mining did not being until circa 1760. Blue John was a wildly popular material in the decorative arts during the Georgian and Regency...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
$124,500
19th Century Bath Stone Sculpture of a Young Hercules
Located in Essex, MA
English, 19th century. Composite bath stone garden sculpture of a standing young Hercules with lion head cape. Unmarked. Approx. h. 55", w. 16", d. 14".
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Otto Rasmussen Standing Venus Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Otto Rasmussen (German, 1845-1912) Standing Venus Holding Clamshell Bronze Sculpture, signed "Otto Rasmussen LCC" to base, mounted on black marble plinth. Overall: 13.75" H x 4.25" D...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Statuary Marble Sculpture of The Dying Gaul After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century statuary marble sculpture of the ‘Dying Gaul’ after the antique.
This marble sculpture is a scale depiction of the larger Dying Gaul marble statue, currently loca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Parisian Male Apollo Torso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Apollo Torso
Sourced from Paris, France, by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Fitted with Mount and original hand-painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin
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