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Renaissance Sculptures

RENAISSANCE STYLE

Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.

Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.

Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.

Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.

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Style: Renaissance
Patinated Bronze, of Hercules and Antaeus
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian patinated bronze sculpture of Hercules and Antaeus after the antique by Pier Jacopo di Antonio Alari-Bonacolsi, 1500-1510.
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Oak

Michelangelo David Ceramic Sculpture by Andrea Salvatori, Italy, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Andrea Salvatori, "Davidiera", 2015 glazed earthenware, measures: H 68 x 25 x 18 cm Michelangelo's David becomes a teapot in this witty reinterpret...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Statue of a Mounted Crusader in Combat with a Saracen After T. Gechter
By Jean-François Théodore Gechter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A dramatic patinated bronze statue depicting a mounted crusader on his rearing horse ready to strike a mortal blow to a fallen Saracen lying beneath him on a rocky landscape. In a desperate attempt to defend himself the Saracen is shown thrusting his sword into the chest of the the crusader's horse. The bronze grouping is mounted on a green scagllola painted marble base with gilt bronze trim. While the bronze is not signed it had to be cast after a hugely famous bronze very similar statue by Jean-François-Théodore Gechter (1795, Paris - 1844, Paris) titled "The Combat of Charles Martel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Angel Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved oak large angels with guitars.  
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze sculptures after Giambologna French, late 19th century Measures: Mercury height 86cm, width 19cm, depth 27cm Fortuna height 83cm, width 18cm, depth 28cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

Marble Lion, Périgord, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble lion white marble France, probably Périgord, 17th century Small marble lion wearing a coat of arms pendant with the engraved date, ...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble

Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés '1568-1649', Infant St John the Baptist
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649) Infant St John the Baptist Spanish, 17th century H 74 cm Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Isabella d'Este and Francesco II Gonzaga Majolica Busts by Angelo
By Angelo Minghetti
Located in New Orleans, LA
These two busts, monumental in both their size and artistry, come from the renowned Italian majolica workshop of the famed Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political an...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Enamel

17th Century Spanish Boxwood Christ on the Cross
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish boxwood Christ on the cross.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Boxwood

15th Cen Four Pillars of the Christian Faith Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke
Located in North Miami, FL
15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Late 17th Century Carved Spanish Sculpture of Saint Margaret and Medieval Dragon
Located in Encinitas, CA
Spanish Santa Margherita with Dragon hand carved wood sculpture. Beautiful original polychrome especially on the dog figure which is an example of a mythical Renaissance medieval dragon...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Jesus Christ the Conqueror Raising the Flag After his Resurrection, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Italian carved-wood and polychromed sculpture of Jesus Christ the conqueror raising the flag after his resurrection.
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Renaissance Style Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Large and heavy possibly made by Caldwell in the Italian Renaissance style. Old rich brown patina. Three light.
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1650s Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, French Renaissance Carved Wood Sculpture, c. 1550
Located in New York, NY
Saint Sebastian Feast Day: January 20th.l St. Sebastian (????, Narbonne, Gaul/France - c. 288, Rome, Italy) was an early Christian saint popul...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Madonna Enthroned with the Child Christ, 17th Century, Gold Gilded on Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Renaissance Style Polished Iron Crest on Walnut Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or a man's office with this elegant antique plaque. Crafted in France circa 1880, the wall decor features a coat of arms with a medieval royal knight...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Iron

Cercle of Romano Alberti, Page, Around 1530-1540
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Romano Alberti, dit Il Nero da Sansepolcro ( San Sepolcro, 1521-1568 ) Page Mixed media : wood core, papier mâché, stucco, polychrome and gilded Italy, around 1530-154...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Stucco, Wood, Paper

Pair of Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Musician Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (17/18th Century) walnut and gilt trimmed large crouching figures with musical instruments on pedestal bases (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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18th Century Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Hercules Holding a Coat of Arms, Flemish, XVII Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Hercules holding a coat of arms Flemish, XVII century White and black marble Measures: 67 x 32 x 19 cm Hercules is depicted naked, holding a coat of arms with the right hand an...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Life-Size Carved Wood Sculpture of a Man's Head circa 1700 South European
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Stunning life-size carved wood sculpture of a man's head dating from circa 1700 in the south of Europe.  
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1690s European Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze figures after Giambologna French, late 19th Century Mercury: Height 84cm, width 17cm, depth 31cm Fortuna: Height 84.5cm, width 17cm, depth 29cm The patinated bronze figures are pictured in the nude, adopting active poses. Both stand on their tiptoes on one foot — Fortuna resting on a scrolling base, and Mercury on a gust of wind, produced by Zephyrus, the god of the western wind — and their other leg is flicked back. In both, one arm is raised, and the other rests at their side. The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Angelic Carved Wood Sculptures, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 16th Century Italian carved polychromed angelic sculptures.
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

After Giambologna: The Abduction of a Sabine Woman
By Giambologna
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine 19th century copy of the famous group is in a sumptuous Serpentine marble. The Sabine man crouches in submissive pose, whilst the Roman carries off the writhing woman. It is well-presented on the original matching plinth and pedestal . This perhaps forms part of someone's Grand Tour along with mosaics and bronzes after the antique...
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1850s Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Serpentine

French Bisque Porcelain Portrait Bust in the Renaissance Manner
Located in London, GB
French bisque porcelain portrait bust in the Renaissance manner. French, 19th Century Measures: height 65 cm, width 40 cm, depth 22 cm. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Porcelain

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The monk is depicted with an oval face, marked with high and strong cheekbones, sunken cheeks, strong jawbones and a cleft chin. His almond shaped eyes are opened under very strong a...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

French Painted Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Woman
Located in London, GB
French painted bisque porcelain bust of a woman French, 19th century Measures: Height 68cm, width 40cm, depth 30cm This fine bust is crafted from painted bisque porcelain. The bust depicts a young woman in a historicised Renaissance style: the sitter tilts her head to her left, her eyes glancing to something in the distance. She wears an ornate feathered head...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Porcelain

Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doc...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Saints Apostles John and Paul, Wood, Castillian School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of polychrome wood sculptures. "San Juan and San Pablo". Castilian school, 16th century. Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attrib...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Other

Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Perseus (or Mars?) Padua, first half of the 17th century follower of Tiziano Aspetti (Padua, 1559 - Pisa, 1607) bronze with dark patina State of conservation: the dark patina cov...
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1620s Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In Medieval Europe and even more during the early 16th century fantastic beasts could be found in Bestiaries, a literary genre close to poetry. A bestiary used the characteristics of...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Antique French Spelter Sculpture Statue of Woman Carrying Bundle of Sticks Hiver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Spelter Sculpture Statue of Woman Carrying Bundle of Sticks Causset Cadet ? Cast spelter metal figure of woman carrying a bundle ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effect on his thigh this pilgrim saint is accompanied by an angel curing him. The quality of the wood is noteworthy. Bibliography Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Green Patinated Bronze Horses
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style green patinated bronze figure of horse walking (from a series of 1,000 titled: "Cavalli di San Marco II", signed by L...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved Lions
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual pair of 17th Century (or earlier) Flemish (?) carved lions that once formed part of a large cabinet or, perhaps, the feet of an elaborat...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Salin French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Sculpture Statue Cherub 34"
By Salin Foundry, Paris
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century salin foundry French neoclassical cast iron sculpture statue, France Features two boys playing Front of plinth inscribed Salin, France Salin Foundry, Dammarie-sur-S...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Iron

16th Century Walnut Sculptures from Germany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very elegant sculpture reprenting a Putti (angel) from the German renaissance period -16 century Rare sculpture in walnut of great quality with a very beau...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Walnut

16th Century Italian Renaissance Carving of a Male Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Italian carved and polychromed figure of a male saint or prophet with a wonderful presence. Shown holding an open book in his right hand with flames at his feet, mid-16t...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Ferdinando Vichi Marble Sculpture Sitting Woman On Pedestal
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Ferdinando Vichi", Florence 1875-1945. Romantic figure of sitting woman. Made in marble, sitting on a chair made of bronze, original pedestal of green, Italian marble. Sign. Vichi. Ca. in 1900. Ferdinando Vichi (1875-1945) was a central figure in the production of Florentine sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Four Antique Bronze Plaques Depicting Water-Nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, 19th century. Measures: Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Spaniard Hand Painted and Carved Wood Baby Jesus
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an old large Spaniard hand painted and carved wood nude baby Jesus. He has hand painted large expressive eyes and eye brows. His abundant hair is bro...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Wood

Grand, 19th Century, Della Robbia Medallion
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Extremely large, hand molded, painted, and majolica-glazed, relief sculpture "Tondo" (meaning "art in the round") after famed Renaissance artist, Andrea della Robbia...
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Terracotta

Carved Renaissance Style Cararra Marble Bust of a Child after Desiderio
By Desiderio da Settignano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine copy of the Renaissance sculpture entitled 'A Little Boy'. After Italian Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, or Deside...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Italian Renaissance Style Soapstone Carvings
Located in New York, NY
4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under glass in black frames.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Grand Tour Bronze of the Equestrian Statue of Colleoni After Verrocchio
By Andrea del Verrocchio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very finely cast late 19 century Grand Tour bronze replica of the renowned statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni on horseback set on a verde antico marble base after the life sized bronze statue by the Renaissance sculptor Andrea Del Verrocchio...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna
By Louis-Guillaume Fulconis, Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna French, late 19th century Measures: Mercury: Height 64cm, width 11cm, depth 27cm Fortuna: Heigh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Silver 800 and Ebony "Benvenuto Cellini Salt Cellar"Replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fantastic reproduction of the famous saltcellar of Benvenuto Cellini, symbol of the world goldsmith's art. The master goldsmith made only very few copies of this wonderful object that makes it a unique piece in the world. 6.641 grams of solid silver. Some information on the original piece by Benvenuto Cellini: The Cellini Salt...
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1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Sculptures

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Silver

Pair of Bronze Sculptures after Jean De Bologne Fortune and Mercury
By Giambologna
Located in Paris, FR
Two patinated bronze sculptures featuring Fortune, the goddess of luck and chance and Mercury, the god of good fortune in Roman mythology. Each divinity is represented with their symbols: Fortune is carrying grains in one hand and a scepter in the other; Mercury is holding a purse. The two are being propelled into the air by the face of an infant blowing upward. The bases are decorated with putti representing Painting and Sculpture. The two bronzes are signed: J. de Bologne. The model is after Jean de...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Bronze

German White Porcelain Nude Putti Sculptures, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A great set of six (6) German white porcelain putti sculptures in the Renaissance or Neoclassical styles, circa 20th century, Germany. A fun set of six baby male nude tumbling putti ...
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Mid-20th Century German Renaissance Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Cherubs on Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of cast bronze cherubs or putti standing contrapposto on a square red marble base, France, circa late 1800s. Note: These charming cherubic figures were probably used in combi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter by Andrea Salvatori, Ceramic Sculpture Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " -Testone - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Rosso Marble Head of Zeus - Antique Italian Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique hand carved Rosso Verona marble sculpture or mask of Zeus with detailed carvings, in good condition. Similar can be viewed at the temple collection in the British museum i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Sculptures

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Marble

Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " -peneculo - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Renaissance sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance 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, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Andrea Salvatori, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Capodimonte. 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 $135 and tops out at $348,500 while the average work can sell for $6,442.

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