Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

19th Century Japanese Bronze

Japanese Incense

Antique Japanese Lamp

Japanese Bronze Vase With Handles

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Bird

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Table Lamp

$1,950

19th Century Japanese Ikebana Bronze ( Flowers Vase)

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze vase depicting a basketry. Japon – Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Height 45 cm, diameter

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Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Ikebana Bronze ( Flowers Vase)

$2,759

19th Century Meiji Japanese Large Bronze Jardinière

Located in Godalming, GB

Japanese bronze jardinière on four mask feet, decorated with peacocks with gardens.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Meiji Japanese Large Bronze Jardinière

$4,335

Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

A finely crafted Japanese bronze vase of crisp, geometric design. The vase loosely based on the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase

$4,600

Japanese Bronze 19th Cent. Vase

Located in Middleburg, VA

Fabulous large Japanese 19th cent. Bronze Vase decorated with Flowers entwined in High Relief. A

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze 19th Cent. Vase

$1,100

Pair of Bronze and Cloisonné Vases, Japan Champlevé, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of bronze and cloisonné vases, Japan champlevé, 19th century, with stylized dragon handles

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Cloisonné Vases, Japan Champlevé, 19th Century

$2,399 / set

Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle from the Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

With extended wings, this cast bronze eagle statue has a regal and powerful stance, symbolic of

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle from the Meiji Period, 19th Century

$13,075

Japanese Imari Porcelain Compote on Bronze Base 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Centerpieces

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Bronze

Japanese Imari Porcelain Compote on Bronze Base 19th Century

$2,500

Japanese Archaistic Bronze Vase

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese archaistic bronze vase of tall slender form. The square mouth vase based on an ancient

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Archaistic Bronze Vase

$1,400

A Japanese, late 19th Century refined Bronze and multi-metal Koro

Located in London, GB

From our collection of Japanese Meiji-era (1868-1912) metalware, this refined Bronze and multi

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Silver, Bronze

A Japanese, late 19th Century refined Bronze and multi-metal Koro

$13,075

Pair of Japanese Vases 19th Century Bronze with Flamingo Decor Meiji Period

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Pair of Japanese vases 19th century bronze with flamingo decor Meiji period. Pair of Japanese 19th

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Vases 19th Century Bronze with Flamingo Decor Meiji Period

$1,679 / set

19th Century Japanese Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A late 19th century Japanese patinated bronze vase.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Vase

$500

19th Century Japanese Imari Vases Mounted in Gilt Bronze

Located in Vancouver, BC

A fine and rare pair of mid to late 19thC signed Japanese Imari vases mounted with French gilded

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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

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Ormolu

19th Century Japanese Imari Vases Mounted in Gilt Bronze

$22,000 / set

19th Century Bronze Bowl

Located in New York, NY

19th century bronze bowl.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bowl

$1,250

19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelaine and Gilt Bronze Important Vase

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

chiseled gilded bronze, resting on four elephant feet. Late 19th century Height, Vase : 59 cm total

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ormolu

19th Century Japanese Kutani Porcelaine and Gilt Bronze Important Vase

$3,500

MONUMENTAL JAPANESE BRONZE PALACE VASE

Located in Bronx, NY

A monumental bronze Japanese palace vase featuring a design consisting of seven elephants at

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

MONUMENTAL JAPANESE BRONZE PALACE VASE

$11,500

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Elephant Incense Burners

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large superbly fine pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji bronze elephant incense burners or

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Elephant Incense Burners

$11,768 / set

Boin-Taburet French Bronze Box Japanese Lacquer 19th Century

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French bronze box with early Japanese lacquer top depicting a seaside village. The

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Boin-Taburet French Bronze Box Japanese Lacquer 19th Century

$3,695

Japanese Patinated Bronze Lotus Vase

Located in New York, NY

This tall, striking Japanese vase opens above a hexagonal, lotus form lobed neck and conforming

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Patinated Bronze Lotus Vase

$12,500

Mej Periode Bronze Vase, Cloisonne enamel decor; Japan late 19th century

Located in Basel, BS

Bronze vase Japan Mejji period (1868-1912), cloisonne enamel, height: 31 cm, diameter: 11 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Mej Periode Bronze Vase, Cloisonne enamel decor; Japan late 19th century

$317

Japanese Bronze Planter

Located in Woodbury, CT

Deeply carved high relief scenes of cranes, some with water plants, lilies and reeds. Elephant heads surround the exterior. Well chased all around in various low relief patterns. Not...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Planter

$6,800

19th Century Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Brussels, BE

Bronze censer. Period: Late 19th century. Very good quality finish. Nice enameled decor colors

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Bronze Incense Burner

$1,319

Mid-Late 19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Censor

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

In the form of a Peacock with the head of a cockerel. The back cover perforated to let escape the incense that would have been burnt inside the cavity. The tail and wings are the mos...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Garden Ornaments

Mid-Late 19th Century, Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Censor

$3,881

Rare and Beautiful Late 19th Century Japanese Signed Bronze Vase with Flowers

Located in New york, NY

Rare and beautiful late 19th century Japanese signed bronze vase with lotus flowers and original

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Rare and Beautiful Late 19th Century Japanese Signed Bronze Vase with Flowers

$1,800

19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken

Located in London, GB

A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken

$2,271 / set

Japanese Meiji Bronze Vessel

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large beautifully patinated Meiji period bronze ring handled vessel used to catch rain water. Old

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Vessel

$1,950

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina

Located in Paris, FR

, a strong symbol in Japan. He is holding a peach, clothed in a oversize men’s coat decorated with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina

$8,999

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Two-Handled Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in London, GB

A pair of two-handled Japanese bronze vases of an ovoid shape with tripod stands from the Meiji

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Meiji Period Two-Handled Japanese Bronze Vases

$8,946 / set

Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Cast and Engraved Cencer

Located in GB

An impressive bronze Meiji period cencer which is made in two parts. The cover has a large standing

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Cast and Engraved Cencer

$2,101

Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Exceptional incense burner in finely chiseled patinated bronze. The barrel with a rotating

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period

$1,799

17/18th Century Japanese Imari Vase with 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Woodbury, CT

A baluster shaped 17/18th c. Imari vase of large size with gilt bronze top and base. The 19th

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

17/18th Century Japanese Imari Vase with 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounts

$36,000

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Collapsible Candlestick Holders

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual pair of collapsing bronze candlestick holders. As a means of meeting the demands of an

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Collapsible Candlestick Holders

$3,200 / set

Late 19th Century Large Japanese Meiji Bronze of Tigers Attacking an Elephant

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A Japanese wood and bronze elephant and tiger sculpture from the late Meiji period (1868-1912), the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Large Japanese Meiji Bronze of Tigers Attacking an Elephant

$5,250

Large Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Heukelum, NL

Finely decorated and very large bronze incense burner. The base with a lion on top and two vases

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,559

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

Located in New York, NY

Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Boat Hanging Flower Container

$2,800

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan Meiji Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Extraordinary pair of chiseled bronze vases with multiple patinas in the form of an oni seated

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan Meiji Period

$4,319 / set

Exceptional and Beautiful Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional and beautiful pair of vases. Patinated bronze, Japan, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Exceptional and Beautiful Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases

$21,599 / set

Large Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase of Fine Quality

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large late 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze vase of fine quality. This bronze vase

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase of Fine Quality

$4,679

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachis

Located in San Francisco, CA

These late 19th century Japanese Hibachis have an everted lip and vase form body with lily-form

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachis

$3,080 / set

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

Located in Seattle, WA

Massive Japanese gilt bronze hanging temple lantern. The square shaped lantern with etched surface

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Massive Japanese Bronze Temple Lantern

$6,400

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner (Koro) from the Meiji Period

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A beautifully detailed bronze incense burner or Koro, from the Meiji Period circa 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner (Koro) from the Meiji Period

$6,500

Japanese Masterpiece! 19th Century, Meiji Period, Intense Burner Bird Figurine

Located in London, GB

Japanese masterpiece! 19th century, Meiji period, intense burner bird figurine. Made from bronze.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Masterpiece! 19th Century, Meiji Period, Intense Burner Bird Figurine

$8,258

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase

$268

JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

Located in San Francisco, CA

; OF RICHLY PATINATED BRONZE

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE ABALONE SHELL FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

$4,750

Late 19th Century Japenese Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers

Located in Paris, FR

Elephant battle bronze, Japan, 19th century elephant fighting two tigers. Japan late of 19th

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Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Japenese Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers

$5,243

Japanese Pair of Bronze Vases

By Hatayama

Located in MILANO, IT

Elegant pair of finely bronze vases decorated with floral motifs with gold and silver inlay

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Pair of Bronze Vases

$4,199

Companion Pair of Japanese Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Each in the form of an elephant with a houdah on its back.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Companion Pair of Japanese Bronze Lamps

$28,000 / set

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

Located in Miami, FL

Large Japanese bronze vase, the neck decorated in relief with a fan and dragon the reverse with fan

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase

$475

Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

ball. High-quality work executed by a master craftsman, excellent condition ! Japan, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era

$11,399

Japanese Finely Cast Bronze Mizu-bachi or Water Vessel Bowl

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese finely cast bronze mizu-bachi or water vessel placed in front of a shrine and used to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Finely Cast Bronze Mizu-bachi or Water Vessel Bowl

$2,750

Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya

Located in Christchurch, GB

of bronze okimono and objects towards the late 19th century, his specialist subject was without doubt

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Zoomorphic Jardiniere by Seiya

$13,454

Japanese bronze vase, by Akichika, with dragonfly seal, Japan Meiji era

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

company. Japan, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze vase, by Akichika, with dragonfly seal, Japan Meiji era

$10,439

Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Massive Japanese Meiji-era sculpture of an elephant attacked by two tigers. Signed by Genryusai

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

$7,200

Antique 19th Century Japanese Oriental Vase Cloisonne

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Japanese Oriental Vase Cloisonne

$103

Captivating Japanese Bronze Goose Jardiniere by Seiya

Located in Christchurch, GB

19th century, his specialist subject was without doubt animal subject bronzes and he is likely to have

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Captivating Japanese Bronze Goose Jardiniere by Seiya

$29,523

Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Jardiniere - Genryusai Seiya

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Jardiniere - Genryusai Seiya

$8,678

A 19th Century Japanese Urn Of The Meiji Period.

Located in New York, NY

This unusually large and impressive Meiji Bronze Urn was cast in six pieces. The rustic form

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Antique 19th Century Urns

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century Japanese Urn Of The Meiji Period.

$21,000

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19th Century Japanese Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 19th century Japanese bronze on 1stDibs. A piece of 19th century Japanese bronze — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 19th century Japanese bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 19th century Japanese bronze made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of 19th century Japanese bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eisuke Miyao, Satsuma and Imari Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Japanese Bronze?

Prices for a piece of 19th century Japanese bronze start at $99 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $2,813.

Questions About 19th Century Japanese Bronze

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.