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Wooden angel possible French Rococo
Located in Lugo, IT
Wooden angel should be French 1700/800s Not perfect condition, missing and broken Thank you
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Papier Maché Carnival Masks, 1900s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
For sale are these rare, large early 20th century carnival masks made from wood and painted papier
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Circus Clown with Poseable Arms and Caracterful Smile
Located in Leuven , BE
An intriguing example of a fully articulated circus puppet marionette, in the form of a clown. This figure is fully articulated with iron strings supports and stands on its own. His ...
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Scultura “donna con hijab” in radica di Thuya
Located in Firenze, FI
Scultura “donna con hijab” in radica di Thuja Scultura di arte Islamica realizzata con maestria in legno di radica di Tuia, che raffigura una donna con hijab. La figura femminile è s...
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Vintage 1960s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sevres Biscuit Group of Three Frolicking Puttos
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Sevres biscuit group of three frolicking puttos France, Date Lettered 1884 A
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Crystal and Metal Wrapped Palm Tree Attributed to Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
synonymous with Maison Baguès, a master of French decorative arts. Dating to the 1920s, this luxurious
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Lisa Rosnay, "tiens toi droit", Pièce Unique, 2013
By Lisa Rosnay
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lisa Rosnay (1970-, France) : "tiens toi droit" - Série des Totems urbains Technique mixte / Mix
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paint

Large Copper Panel with Putti Dog and Bird
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Antwerp, BE
plaquette with Putti, French, 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Silk

Lisa Rosnay, "Dis bonjour à la dame", Pièce Unique, 2013
By Lisa Rosnay
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lisa Rosnay (1970-, France) : "Dis bonjour à la dame" - Série des Totems urbains Technique mixte
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paint

Lifesize Vintage Wooden Mannequin Featuring Articulated Arms and Legs
Located in Leuven , BE
The mannequin is fully dressed in a leather jacket, trousers, boots and a velvet shirt. It is detachable from its wooden pedestal.
Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood

Wabi Sabi Xl Spoon with Wooden Handle, Mid-Century Modern, Rustic, 1950 s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Landbouwtool; France; Wabi-Sabi; Agricultural tool; Mid-Century Modern; Wabi-Sabi XL
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Black and White Whippets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, realistically modeled, raised on a 14" circular wood base. The figure alone measures 30 inches high.
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

ORIGiNAL FULLY STAMPED DIOR ADVERTISING STATUE IN PERIOD PLASTER PAINT
By Christian Dior
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
France and I absolutely love it The condition is 100% original and unrestored, this is the finest
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

An Impressive Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Spelter Figures, After A. Waagen
By Max Arthur Waagen
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
casting ‘Waagen’, and raised overall upon what appears to be their original conforming & ebonized wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Brutalist Erotic 3D Wall Picture in Metal from the Artist F. Michel, 1973
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
One of a kind. Handmade.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Lead

Two Antique Spelter Female Figures by Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
These graceful sculptures were created in the late 19th century by the prestigious French sculptor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter, Metal

Antique Gold Leaf Finial
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully aged gold leafed finial in the traditional shape of a cone would beautifully compliment any mantel or desk. This architectural element could also hang on a wall as a...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Hand-Carved Statue of Boy Playing Violin
Located in Denton, TX
Antique 19th century hand-carved statue of boy playing violin.
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Antique 19th Century French Country Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
By Fery Boudrot
Located in Delft, NL
, France The red brown velvet touch earthenware head in Art Deco style The head is attached to the body
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Bust On Stand, c1930 By Bohumil Rezl
Located in Devon, England
Paris, France in 1926 where he began to create models for the manufacture of Villenauxe. In 1933 he then
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Fully Articulated Artist s Model Of Horse, Signed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique hand-carved artist's model of a horse, fully articulated at every level including wooden ears. Has a horsehair tail. Fixed on a brass stem and raised on a wooden base. Artist...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Georges GARDET (1863-1939) Group of deer, Ferdinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Georges Gardet
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Georges GARDET (1863-1939)., Hunting bronze. Naturalia., Group of deer and trots in the forest. Bronze proof with dark patina., Founder: Ferdinand Barbedienne., Height: 60 cm.
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Antique 1870s French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bear Shape in Synthetic Turf
Located in Paris, FR
Bear shape in synthetic turf on base.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bear Shape in Synthetic Turf
Bear Shape in Synthetic Turf
$10,327 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Midcentury Wood Brown Chair Decorative Sculpture Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Grand Tour Style Bronze Bust of Clytie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scantily draped, cupped in a large flower. Raised on a 6" square wood plinth base
Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Bronze

Antique Painted Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 18th century faux painted panels, appliqués with gilded wood capitals in relief. France
Category

Antique 1780s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maison Jansen Pair of Monumental, Electrified Horse Figures
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of rare and spectacular horse figured floor lamps in ebonized wood, design circa 1950 by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Large Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Atlas Figures
Located in London, GB
Large pair of patinated and gilt bronze Atlas figures French, 20th century Figure with globe
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20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Statue of Lovers in Spelter on Faux Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
the ground at their feet! The Classic poses were derived from the French fascination with ancient
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Sheep Ram Stools with Fur and Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of beautiful Sheep stools . Unique and beautiful in the living room, den or Childs room The pair are wonderfully decorative, however are used for stools, or as a pull up in...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Fur, Canvas, Wood

Collection of 13 Early 20th C. Juggling Pins in Wall-Mounted Display Box
Located in North Miami, FL
These well-worn and used juggling pins are beautifully displayed in a wall-mounted wood box. Makes
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tableau bois marqueterie décor de montage signé PIERRE ROSENAU Milieu XXème
By Pierre Rosenau
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Tableau bois marqueterie décor de montage signé PIERRE ROSENAU Milieu XXème PIERRE ROSENAU est un artiste marqueteur français. Il fut actif pendant la 1ère moitié du XXème. Son œuvr...
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Mid-20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century Carved wood marotte or milliners head. Solid wood, with carved engaging primitive
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen Foliage Carved and Painted Wooden Fragments circa 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
foliage on circular base. Created in France by Maison Jansen during the second quarter of the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Speculoos / gingerbread Mold – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare and authentic antique speculaas mold, hand-carved in fruitwood, depicting an elegant standing young woman, traditionally referred to as a jonkvrouw or bride in folk iconography....
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Double-sided gingerbread Mold – Sculpted Musicians – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique double-sided speculoos mould – carved musicians – 19th century – folk art in wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jeanne Didier, Composition, Mixed-Media
By Jeanne Didier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jeanne Didier, composition, mixed-media, circa 1990.
Category

1990s French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Statum by E.T. Frankland
Located in Chicago, IL
A large-scale wall sculpture titled ‘Statum’ by E.T. Frankland. This striking hexagonal piece has a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Water Gilt Wall Brackets
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 1920s water gilt foliate carved wall brackets with a curved flat shelf which is 8.5" deep. In the Baroque style. Exquisite antique water gilt finish.
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Wall Mount Console
Located in palm beach, FL
French wooden console decorated with carved bows and ribbons.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Bird Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Bird Wall Decoration. Crafted from high-quality wood and finished with a distressed patina, this piece
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Early 20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Framed Napoleon Medallion by Bertrand Andrieu
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th-century French round cast pewter medallion, a masterpiece by Bertrand Andrieu (1761
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Antique 1810s French Empire Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Hand Carved Painted Noah Ark Child s Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Noah's Ark Child's chair in original painted surface. Circa 1900. Wonderful child's chair depicting the Noah's Ark Child's Bible Story. Great aged paint and aged patina. Wonder...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of with Cherubs farming. The piece is mounted on a
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region
Located in grand Lancy, CH
salt box from the high mountain village of Bessans in the Maurienne region, part of the wing is unfortunately missing there is a collection label indicating its provenance
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Antique 1850s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of Cherubs burying their pet, expressing that God
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
, featuring finely detailed plumage and expressive craftsmanship. The sculpture retains traces of its original
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Tailor s Mannequin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mannequin used by tailors and mercantile retailers in Paris, manufactured by Stockman, circa 1910-1920. Mannequin measures 34 H x 15 W x 9.5 D. Stand measures 26 H x 16 W x x16 D....
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Tailor
s Mannequin
Antique Tailor
s Mannequin
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Bas-Relief, "Women carrying water"
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of bronze bas-relief from the end of the 19th century, with brown patina, fixed on a wood
Category

Antique 1890s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
unrecognizable monogram near the top, possibly “HK”. Most likely oak wood, the carving has a wonderful, rich
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved, Lacquered and Gilded 18th Century Woodwork.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Carved, lacquered and gilded 18th century woodwork " Carved, lacquered and gilded wood door
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old lithograph signed André Favory
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Original lithograph 10/180, by the French painter André Favory, circa 1910. Fine quality artist's
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Unique Sculpted Wooden Artwork
Located in Nijlen, BE
in recycled wood. The sculpted cubes stand on a wooden plate. Earthy warm color tones give the whole
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Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wine Barrel End Cap Repurposed as Wall Art for Your Wine Room c1800 s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
ideal for a Wine Room. The painting itself is of the old town of Eguisheim, France which is a medieval
Category

Antique 1870s French Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
Located in London, GB
well dressed in French attire. The fact is, whatever this could be, one thing is for sure, it’s a
Category

Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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French Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of French wood sculpture for your home. An item from our selection of French wood sculpture — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 980 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of French wood sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 88 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of French wood sculpture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of French wood sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zigor (Kepa Akixo), Dominique Pierrat and Cyrille Morin are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Wood Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of French wood sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $98 and can go as high as $280,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,199.
Questions About French Wood Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.