Neoclassical Wall-mounted 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
Italian Pietra Dura Sample Panel, Probably Florence, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The samples include porphyry, breccia and various other marble examples, framed in slate.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian gilt carved panels. Pair Neoclassical carved gilt wood open work panels with alternating square and round paterae with acanthus and further egg and dart borders in or...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Statuary Carrara marble mantelpiece tablets/panels, English and Irish.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A collection of antique Statuary Carrara marble chimneypiece/mantelpiece tablets from the 18th and 19th century’s.
The collection consists of 41 carved elements, including centre ta...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Artistic Equestrian Horseshoe Shelf or Wall Bracket
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant shelf hand Crafted and features a decorated wall bracket, beautiful iron work of horses heads, horseshoes posted on solid wood back. The shelf is in very good condition.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Carrara Marble Bas Relief Of Saint Jerome
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Carrara Marble Bas-Relief of a Religious Scene. It depicts an old man with a long beard and a bare chest, but wearing a tunic knelt down looking up to a crucified of Jesus...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Brutalist Curtis Jere Style Roadster Wall Sculpture Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Maxwell Roadster 1911 model made n brutalist style of Curtis Jere framed on a yellow velvet background in a gold tone frame. Impressive wall installation. Collectible decorative piece.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Circa 1790 Painted and Outcurved Oval Bas Relief Panel from Austria
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating Neoclassical piece of art from Austria (circa 1790), this oval panel has been hand-carved with a bombe (out curving) form that accentuates the bas-relief figures. The i...
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1790s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Relief Bronze Masterpiece with Cherubs in a Barrel-Organ
Located in Miami, FL
This very fine carved relief panel was sculpted by Grau Foundry, Spanish master of bas relief. Medallic work and finely-detailed bronze objects. This unique piece, depicts five cheru...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood and Painted Cherubs , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood, gesso, and painted hanging wall cherubs . Early 19th Century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Pair of Emile Pinedo of Portrait Medallions on Marble Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large pair of Emile Pinedo of portrait medallions on marble plaques
Emile Pinedo 1840-1916 "MINERVA and MARS," A large pair of portrait medallions on marble plaques
Paris, France -...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Leeds Pottery Creamware Wall Pockets Pair, 18th Century English Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets is hand-painted in the neoclassical style.
Made at Leeds Pottery around 1790, they feature decorative designs in green, blue, and light brown. The molded decoration is raised and showcases a putti (a cherubic figure) holding a flaming brazier, symbolizing winter, with a quiver by his side.
The corresponding wall pocket represents autumn, depicting a putti drinking from a jug, also with a quiver at his side.
An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885. Both pieces were acquired by The V&A Museum from Lady Charlotte...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style, Relief Carved Walnut Panel
Located in Queens, NY
19th century Italian Neoclassical style carved walnut panel with relief carvings of
dolphins and fruit with a scroll design and a center crown.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Regency Glazed Terracotta Face Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this exquisite vintage ceramic wall fountain mask, a captivating piece that blends artistry and functionality. Crafted with meticul...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neo-Classic Style Carved Grape Vine Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic style (19th Century) stripped wood garland wall carved with scrolling grape vines & bunches.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Cornucoppia Horn Wall Ornament
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Style: Italian, French Country, French provincial, Louis XVI, Antique, Neoclassical, Baroque, Rococo
Product: Carved wood wall Ornament ( Painting and frame is not included)
Material...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer
19 Century Grand Tour Bronze Neoclassical Bas-Relief
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Grand Tour heavy bronze bas-relief of a classical scene showing a retinue of six figures consisting of two nude standing males and three classically draped maidens including Athena...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Carved Gilt Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) oval white wall plaques with a carved gilt helmet surrounded by a wreath (PRICED AS PAIR).
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Framed Wedgwood Black Basalt Plaque ‘The Death of Meleager’
By Wedgwood
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 18th / early 19th century framed Wedgwood black basalt plaque depicting ‘The Death of Meleager’ also known as ‘The Death of a Roman Warrior’. Impressed with maker’s mark to plaque reverse.
Wedgwood first began creating black basalt wares in 1768. This dense and fine-grained stoneware was designed to imitate old bronze statues and remains to this day synonymous with fine quality.
This plaque appears in the company’s 1773 catalogue. While the design continued to be made into the 19th century, this Wedgwood plaque was infrequently attempted due to firing challenges made difficult by the plaque’s elaborate detail and scale.
This antique black basalt...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone
19th Century Italian Grand Scale Wall Mounted Lavabo
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian grand scale wall mounted lavabo ( no basin ) faux marble with swan head spigot emminating large shell lower center acanthus leaf details, Italy.
NOTE:
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Exquisite and Very Important Pair of "Natures Mortes" Carrara Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite and Very Important Pair of "Natures Mortes" in Carrara Marble, carved wooden oval frames. Signed Antonio Soldini (1862-1936). Most "Natures Mortes" in the market are in car...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside a French locksmith and key maker’s shop.
It has the most beautiful patina with fai...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Ash Wood American Seal II Wall Decor
Located in Naperville, IL
The American Seal II creation showcases the American bald eagle and the United States seal offering a unique and creative design. This would fit great in any home and offers strong s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Early 20th Century "Netilat Lulav" Bronze Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel
Located in New York, NY
Massive bronze plaque depicting the act of "Netilat Lulav" that takes place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The plaque was made and signed by Boris Schatz, who was part of the B...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Polychrome Ceramic Sculpture of Athena
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome Ceramic Wall Sculpture of Athena.
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Early 1900s Greek Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Wall Plaque of Two Men in Profile
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style (19th century) walnut oval wall plaque with 2 Roman Senators heads in relief.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Golden Leaves Friezes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4792 - Pair of antique golden leaves friezes.
An idea : hanging above these friezes two parchment fans that can hide the electrical connections for tw...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu wall decor. Each decorative wall element, inspired by the famed "aux Vict...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical wall-mounted 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 wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical wall-mounted 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 wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Jean-Baptiste Stahl, Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, and Royal Vienna Porcelain. 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 wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $68,131 while the average work can sell for $3,325.