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Tall carved, gilded fragments, French, on stands
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall carved, gilded fragments, French, on stands. Found in Provence, can also be removed from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Star Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your décor with the enchanting presence of this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Star
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood
Located in NICE, FR
This exceptionally majestic and unique reliquary bust carved in gilded wood represents a bishop
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Wood

Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Located in Casteren, NL
, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, these consoles are
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Art Deco Engraved Wood Panel of Panthers, by N.R. Brunet, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
example of Art Deco artistry, this richly engraved wood panel by French sculptor N.R. Brunet (20th Century
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Silver Handle Walking Stick, France, 1915.
Located in Milan, IT
states involved in the First World War conflict. Ebony macassar wood shaft. Metal ferrule. France, 1915.
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base. They have the Hagenauer style. Art Deco
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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1900s French Wooden Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 1900s French Wooden & Metal Horse Tricycle, a charming piece
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1930 Geese Fighting Over a Frog by H. Petrilly Art Deco Wooden Sculpture
By H. Petrilly
Located in Marseille, FR
1930s wooden sculpture representing Geese fighting over a frog by H Petrilly.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Wooden Baroque Decoration On Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
This 18th Century French wooden Baroque decoration is a richly carved fragment transformed into a
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century French Gilded Wooden Decoration on Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French gilded wooden decoration showcases the refined artistry and ornamental
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Antique 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

20th Century French Wooden Baroque Decoration On Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French wooden Baroque decoration features richly sculpted fruit motifs and traces
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20th Century French Baroque Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1925 Georges Hilbert The Cormorant Bird S.A.S. Paris Rosewood Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Cormorant Bird by Georges Hilbert (1900-1982) Edition SAS Paris. It is beautifully carved from Rosewood with striking detail.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your décor with this charming 20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration. Crafted
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Step into whimsical charm with this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration. Skillfully
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Step into whimsical charm with this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration. Skillfully
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Step into whimsical charm with this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Boot Decoration. Skillfully
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th C Gold Carved Wood and Gilt Gesso Display Stands
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of hand crafted wood and gilt gesso overlay baroque display stands (ideal for clocks or
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Antique 1830s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood

Rustic Wooden Dustpan – Traditional French from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
, a traditional French piece dated around 1940, is a functional sculpture that beautifully combines
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 31.9 x
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, France, 1942. We are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Nickel, Spelter

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. This work is reproduced in the monograph
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. This work is
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Bookends, French, c1930 s
Located in Devon, England
climbing on a wall of black ebonised wood. Originating from France and dating to the 1930's these bookends
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Ebony

19th Century Weathered Wood European Seven Pin / Ball Game Set (complete set)
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century European Ball / 7 Pin Game Set Weathered Wood with beautiful patina making this a fun
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Antique 19th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century French Wasp Waist Mannequin By Stockman
Located in Ongar, GB
A very beautiful 19th century French wasp waist mannequin by Stockman of Paris. With original black
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Butcher s Exterior Wall Mounted Shop Sign of a Steer Bull Head Wood covered Lead
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique French wooden steer's head,used as the exterior sign of a butcher’s shop (in French they
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Lead

19th Century French Full Size Bayol Carousel Horse Galloper
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
until now. The original paint has long worn away and the wood taken on a patina of its own. Mounted on a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Original French Etagere Shelf 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French etagere ( shelf ) 18th century Original condition Measures: 19cm x 40cm.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Polychrome Painted Saint
Located in Toronto, CA
France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with the figure draped
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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Earthy Tones, Organic Faceted Wood Silk Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Awaré
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
materials was imperative. For him, the wood sculptured, worked in games of masses and balance. For her
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2010s French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk, Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the charming appeal of this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration. Crafted
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Carved Wooden Man Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the whimsical charm of this 20th Century French Carved Wooden Man Decoration, a delightful
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
cherubs in a bacchanal. Made in France in 1913, the decadence and detail of the scene contrasts with the
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Ten Commandments. A well-preserved 17th-century sculpture, our French oak bust is rigged for hanging
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Antique 17th Century French Busts

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Wood, Oak

Crucifix on Calvary, Plague of Christ or Plague Crucifix. France, circa 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Crucifix). The sculpture is composite, made with heterogeneous materials: wax, wood, papier-mâché. The
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Antique Early 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved winged angel head with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1750
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Carved Panel - France, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Decorative Carved Panel France, 19th Century 15,5 x L 30,5 x 3 cm Carved in richly grained wood
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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming and sculptural, this French decorative horse from the 20th century captures the elegance
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Suede, Cotton, Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Spelter

18th Century French Pot Feu Finial in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
A pot feu (French for “fire pot”) is an architectural element that originated in the 16th century
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Antique 18th Century French Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Metal Wooden Wall Clock
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French wall clock features a striking combination of metal and wood, showcasing a
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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Scale model for a monumental work, by Michel Lucotte, France, 1974
By Michel Lucotte
Located in Paris, FR
Model for a monumental steel sculpture (7.50 meters long, 2 meters high), created in 1974 for the
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Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
. The desire to mix their universes and materials was imperative. For him, the wood sculptured, worked
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2010s French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk, Wood

Roger Desserprit 1923-1985 Wooden Sculpture, Monogram, Signed and Dated 1965
By Roger Desserprit
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) wooden sculpture, monogram, signed and dated 1965 provenance "vente d
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Wall-Mounted Wooden Black Board
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century French wall-mounted wooden blackboard embodies both utility and vintage charm
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20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Alexandre Noll 1930s Turned Wood Bowl
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s turned wood sculptural wood bowl by famed French craftsman, Alexandre Noll
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Circa 1700 Iron Mounted Carved French Oak Bust of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1700, this bust of a French woman was hand-carved in
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Antique Early 1700s French Busts

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Metal, Iron

Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of a Musician, After Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Austin, TX
A large French sculptural figure of a musician from the Louis XV period, mounted to a circular
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Spelter

Large French Bronze Spelter Figure of an Artist, After Mathurin Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Austin, TX
A large French sculptural figure of an artist or painter from the Louis XV period, mounted to a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Spelter

Ivory handle walking stick, depicting a portrait of Louis Philippe, France 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
. Malacca wood shaft. Silver gilt engraved ring. Metal ferrule. France circa 1870. (SHIP TO EU ONLY).
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Ivory, Wood

Pair of French Victorian Stripped Lifesize Carved Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian stripped lifesize carved male and female figures playing musical
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Guylaine Guy 1929 , Metal Assembly and Wood, circa 1980
By Guylaine Guy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guylaine Guy (1929) metal assembly and wood, height 124 Cm. Guylaine Guy, whose real name is
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century French Butcher s Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French butcher's cleaver is a striking relic from a time when craftsmanship and
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Antique 19th Century French Country Mounted Objects

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Iron

19th Century French Metal Wooden Wall Clock
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French wall clock is a striking example of industrial-era craftsmanship, composed
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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

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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.
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  • 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.