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Statue Of Inca Woman by Montereau Faïenceries, 19th Century
Statue Of Inca Woman by Montereau Faïenceries, 19th Century

Statue Of Inca Woman by Montereau Faïenceries, 19th Century

By Montereau Leboef and Milliet

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Inca (peruvian pre-columbian people of indigenes) in full garb. A splendorous warrior woman denoting leadership and social standing in their ornamentation and gold details. An Ori...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

A. Van Kote, Seagull above Waves, Bronze Sculpture Late 19th Century Belgium
A. Van Kote, Seagull above Waves, Bronze Sculpture Late 19th Century Belgium

A. Van Kote, Seagull above Waves, Bronze Sculpture Late 19th Century Belgium

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and large gold patina bronze of a seagull flying above green patina bronze waves by the sculptor A. Van Kote, signed. Belgian school, late 19th century. Good condition with o...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880
Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

Rare Bronze Sculpture of “Arab on Camel” by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1880

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exquisite group executed in the technically looser style Barye developed towards the end of his life, it is one of the last figural groups he executed and very few were actually c...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase Heinrich Selb Bavaria For Flowers in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Vintage, 1970s
Vase Heinrich Selb Bavaria For Flowers in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Vintage, 1970s

Vase Heinrich Selb Bavaria For Flowers in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Vintage, 1970s

By H. Heinrich

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage flower vase made in Germany by the famous manufacturer Heinrich Selb Bavaria, c. 1980s. This exquisite item is handcrafted from high-quality porcelain. Delicate gold and gre...

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1960s German Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Last Quarter 19th Century Scottish Recumbent Lion Figure
Last Quarter 19th Century Scottish Recumbent Lion Figure

Last Quarter 19th Century Scottish Recumbent Lion Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Last quarter 19th century Bo'ness ceramic figure recumbent lion, Scotland. Glass eyes and a great face! Restoration to underside. 11.75" w., 5.75" d., 9.63" h. We are a family busin...

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19th Century Scottish Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger
French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger

French Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture “Two Fates” after Jean-Baptiste Clesinger

AUGUSTE JEAN-BAPTISTE CLÉSINGER French, 1814-1883 Restoration of the "Two Fates" after Antiquity Gilt and patinated bronze on original conforming wood base engraved in cast "F. BA...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze, Red Robin, Austria Late-1800s
Vienna Bronze, Red Robin, Austria Late-1800s

Vienna Bronze, Red Robin, Austria Late-1800s

By Geschutzt

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb red robin Vienna bronze with beautiful polychrome colours, Austria 19th century. Stamped Geschützt. In good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 7 x 11 x 4...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy
Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy

Bust of Beethoven -handmade refractory ceramic -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Beethoven bust clear ceramic, Beethoven sculpture measures h 25 x 23 x 18 cm weight kg 5 Italian manufacture certified with mark of origin and quality by Lazio region The sculptures...

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Early 2000s Italian Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Big Size Herons
Pair of Big Size Herons

Pair of Big Size Herons

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this pair of big size Herons made in wood metal and brass base. circa 1970.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metal sculpture "The Mirror" by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Metal sculpture "The Mirror" by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Metal sculpture "The Mirror" by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Ixelles, BE

THE WORK: This metal sculpture, titled Miroir (Mirror), signed Auguste Moreau, depicts a young woman in a rustic dress, with her arms raised, arranging her hair. Her graceful postur...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Metal

Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara
Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara

Busto di Johann Wolfgang von Goethe scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, busto Goethe, Goethe, busto scrittore, busto tedesco antico, arte, arte classica, arte romantica, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scultura antica, busto ant...

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1990s Italian Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye
French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye

French Antique Bronze Sculpture "Tiger Devouring Gazelle" by Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Shippensburg, PA

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1795-1875 "Tigre Dévorant une Gazelle (second edition)" Verde and autumnal patinated bronze Signed in cast "BARYE", incised "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" c...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Candle Stick, France, 19th Century
Candle Stick, France, 19th Century

Candle Stick, France, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb church altar candlestick of the Romantic period. Decorations in gold leaf and blue and white enamel of flowers, fleur-de-lys (symbol of the French royal house) and rams at the...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Paul Louchet, Cigarette Holder and Ashtray, France 19th Century
Paul Louchet, Cigarette Holder and Ashtray, France 19th Century

Paul Louchet, Cigarette Holder and Ashtray, France 19th Century

By Paul Louchet

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb small ashtray in gilt bronze with intricately carved decorations of roses by Paul Louchet (1854-1936), France Romantic/Art Nouveau Period late 19th century. Signed "Louchet Ci...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot

French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine French antique gilt bronze figural group titled "Pro Patria" meaning "For one's country" in Latin. by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) l The statue depicts a female figure of winged Victory supporting a soldier ready for battle equipped withj a sword and shield...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Leblanc Barbedienne, Candle Holders, Late 1800s France
Leblanc Barbedienne, Candle Holders, Late 1800s France

Leblanc Barbedienne, Candle Holders, Late 1800s France

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb art deco candleholders by LeBlanc Barbedienne. Beautiful and intricate decorations of pigeons and swallows. In bronze and Portor black and white veined marble. France, Late 18...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 2 Antique French copper candle sticks, ca. 1800
Set of 2 Antique French copper candle sticks, ca. 1800

Set of 2 Antique French copper candle sticks, ca. 1800

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1800 / pair Candle sticks / copper / Antique / French Set of two antique copper candlesticks composed of an octagonal base, a bal...

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Early 1800s French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Copper

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870
“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

“Love Conquers” French Bronze Sculpture by Felix Sanzel circa 1870

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FELIX SANZEL French, 1829-1883 "L'Amour vainqueur" [Love Conquers] (1865) Patinated and burnished bronze signed in cast "Fx Sanzel" a lifetime cast circa 1870 Item # 306PRK21E An ...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Marble Statue of Boy on Fence
19th Century Italian Marble Statue of Boy on Fence

19th Century Italian Marble Statue of Boy on Fence

By Pietro Barzanti

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Italian Carrara marble statue of an enchanting young boy sitting on a wooden fence. Mounted on a 19th century green marble pedestal. In the manner of Pietro Barzanti...

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19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of English 19th Century Turquoise Ground Painted Porcelain Vases by Minton
Pair of English 19th Century Turquoise Ground Painted Porcelain Vases by Minton

Pair of English 19th Century Turquoise Ground Painted Porcelain Vases by Minton

By Edouard Rischgitz, Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of English 19th century turquoise ground and parcel-gilt painted porcelain vases, urns by Minton. The tapered shaped urns raised on a slender stem with turquoise grounds ...

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19th Century English Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Romantic French Black Patina Bronze Sculpture of a Hunter Boy
Late 19th Century Romantic French Black Patina Bronze Sculpture of a Hunter Boy

Late 19th Century Romantic French Black Patina Bronze Sculpture of a Hunter Boy

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Romantic french black patina bronze sculpture of a hunter boy with riffle By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated, polished,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century
Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Fine work of gold-plated bronze as mantel (desk, shelf) clock. Italian A renaissance girl thoughtfully holds a strand of hair in a relaxed reclining pose. Antique French gilt bronze ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Classical Bronze Lady, by Van Der Straeten
19th Century Classical Bronze Lady, by Van Der Straeten

19th Century Classical Bronze Lady, by Van Der Straeten

By Georges Van der Straeten

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) was a celebrated Belgian sculptor, who was famous for producing delicate busts and figures in plaster and bronze. Van der Straeten worked mainly in the Belle Époque style, focusing on finding novel and beautiful ways to express the human form. An enchanting bronze statue of an elegant young lady in classical dress descending Rouge marble steps...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage porcelain figurine "Pierrot with Guitar" by VALENCIA
Vintage porcelain figurine "Pierrot with Guitar" by VALENCIA

Vintage porcelain figurine "Pierrot with Guitar" by VALENCIA

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage porcelain figurine "Pierrot with Guitar" by Spanish company Porcelain Valencia (Villamarchante, Valencia), 1980s. This charming figurine dep...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Traditional Shepherding Motif Centrepiece. France, 19th Century.
Traditional Shepherding Motif Centrepiece. France, 19th Century.

Traditional Shepherding Motif Centrepiece. France, 19th Century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Traditional shepherding motif centrepiece depicting a shepherdess with her lambs. Made from biscuit, which is an unglazed porcelain or earthenware that has been fired only once, gene...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Eutrope Bouret Bronze Statue of Gypsy Girl Musician
Eutrope Bouret Bronze Statue of Gypsy Girl Musician

Eutrope Bouret Bronze Statue of Gypsy Girl Musician

By Eutrope Bouret

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century patinated bronze statue of a gypsy girl 'Tuning the Mandolin' Signed; Bouret. Eutrope Bouret (16 April 1833 in Paris – 1906) was a 19th century Fre...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Original Fratin Bronze Pair of Satyrs Candelholder 19th Century
Original Fratin Bronze Pair of Satyrs Candelholder 19th Century

Original Fratin Bronze Pair of Satyrs Candelholder 19th Century

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of bronze candlesticks with their original dark brown patina by Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), an antique cast signed "fratin" in cursive, dating from around 1850. These candles...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras
19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras

19th Century Fratin Bronze Pair of Candelabras

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze pair of candelabras 19th century, Fratin Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is a famous French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as wel...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vital Dubrey "Dandies" Patinated Bronzes, Pair
Vital Dubrey "Dandies" Patinated Bronzes, Pair

Vital Dubrey "Dandies" Patinated Bronzes, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Gabriel-Vital Dubray (French, 1813-1892) "Dandies" Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures, late 19th century, depicting a fashionable gentleman and lady, on associated ebonized wood pli...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Copper Amphora Vase, 1940s–50s
Italian Copper Amphora Vase, 1940s–50s

Italian Copper Amphora Vase, 1940s–50s

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Striking hand-hammered copper floor vase with an elegant twisted design, made in Italy and stamped Made in Italy. Likely designed by Egidio Casagrande (1911–1962), renowned for his r...

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1940s Italian Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

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Copper

Glass Vase with Air Twist Stem
Glass Vase with Air Twist Stem

Glass Vase with Air Twist Stem

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful glass vase with air twist stem. This vase is made in The Netherlands in the 20th century. Please take notice of the very nice details and the elegant design. Meticulously ...

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20th Century Dutch Romantic Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Carl Kauba, Bookworm & Art Connoisseur, a Pair of Bronze Sculptures, circa 1910
Carl Kauba, Bookworm & Art Connoisseur, a Pair of Bronze Sculptures, circa 1910

Carl Kauba, Bookworm & Art Connoisseur, a Pair of Bronze Sculptures, circa 1910

By Carl Kauba

Located in New York, NY

Both sculptures are signed ‘C. Kauba’ on the plinth. Dimensions: 9.75” high x 3.75” deep x 3.5” wide Dark brown patina. Original marble pedestals. Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1886 – ...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875) bronze, LLion crushing a on oval base, signed
Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875) bronze, LLion crushing a on oval base, signed

Antoine-Louis Barye (1795 - 1875) bronze, LLion crushing a on oval base, signed

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Leopard. Bronze with a brown patina signed Barye on the left hand side of the base. The bronze sculpture is sitting on a blac...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig, Icarus Falling, Dutch Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1925
Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig, Icarus Falling, Dutch Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1925

Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig, Icarus Falling, Dutch Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, 1925

By Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT ARTIST Regretfully, there is only a limited amount of biographical information available on the author of this wonderful sculpture - Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig (Dutch, 1876 - 193...

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1920s Dutch Vintage Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century
Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

Bronze Bust of Young Girl, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French patinated bronze bust of a young girl, circa 1860.

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elephant Fight, Patinated Earthenware Sculpture, France 1800s
Elephant Fight, Patinated Earthenware Sculpture, France 1800s

Elephant Fight, Patinated Earthenware Sculpture, France 1800s

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb patinated earthenware sculpture representing two elephants fighting, France 1800s, Romantic period. Beautiful details enhancing the vivacity of the...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing
Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing

Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing

By Rancoulet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century gilded ormolu group of cherubs playing, raised on a black marble base. Measures: 50cm (19.5") high. Signed; 'Rancoulet' Ernest Rancoulet was a...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Figurative Bronzes by Eugène Piat
Pair of 19th Century French Figurative Bronzes by Eugène Piat

Pair of 19th Century French Figurative Bronzes by Eugène Piat

By Frédéric - Eugène Piat 1

Located in London, GB

An African couple by Frédérick Eugène Piat (1827-1903) Modelled in a now well patinated bronze, the circular bases, inscribed with the artist's name, support tree trunks, against which rest the young warrior holding his spear, and his partner, a draped young woman with a necklace of animal teeth...

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19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed
19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Paris, FR

This Fratin bear cup is 19th century, not signed but similar to others, silver plate bronze. The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of el...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady
19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

19th Century French Bronze Bust of Young Lady

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century French Bronze patinated bust of a young lady wearing a flower in her hair, a classical dress and raised on a sockel base.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Marble Statue of Seated Nude Collecting Water
19th Century Marble Statue of Seated Nude Collecting Water

19th Century Marble Statue of Seated Nude Collecting Water

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century marble statue of a young female nude, seated on a rock holding a jug collecting water.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Romantic Decorative Objects

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Marble

Romantic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Romantic decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Romantic decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Antoine-Louis Barye, Goebel Company, Pierre Jules Mêne, and F. Barbedienne Foundry. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $3,193.