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Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Spelter Metal Sailor Watchman on Ship Wooden Base, Made in France. Item features the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

1970s Heidi Caillard Handmade Ceramic Quail Caille Lussan France
By Roger Capron
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Art Pottery handmade Quail figurine Caille France signed Caille Heidi Caillard Southern
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of French Trophées de Chasse Mounted Hunt Plaques, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Sometimes referred to as “fruits of the hunt”, this pair of French trophées de chasse wall plaques
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French Bronze Baroque Bust “Boy”, patinated bronze, François‏ Duquesnoy school
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François
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Antique 1790s French Baroque Busts

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Model
Located in London, GB
CAR?) An Early 20th century French hand carved folk art model, depicting a police officer and his
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden carvin nutckraker depicts a screaming man’s head, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Made out of hazel wood, the nutcracker simply depicts a screaming man’s head. The handle depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small 17th Century Carved Oak Statue from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small French statue from the 1600s depicts a person in a two- piece robe with the bottom right
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Burlwood Hunt Plaques, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France during the early 1900s, this pair of hunt plaques feature raised game
Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Burl

19th C Tobacco Shop Publicity Statue smoking a pipe - polychromed wood.
Located in Leuven , BE
19th C Tobacco Shop Publicity Statue smoking a pipe -polychromed wood.In perfect state -stands tall
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique French Victorian Hand Crafted Hat Or Wig Stand - Real Hair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique hand crafted French hatstand or wig stand. It has a lovely painted face and real
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Busts

Materials

Felt, Wood

Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Romanesque 12th century Enthroned Madonna and Child
Located in Doha, QA
wood carving work. Usually, this kind of sculptures were placed on an alter but also were used in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Gilt Acorn Fragment on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 19th century French hand-carved and gilt cartouche fragment with acorns and foliate
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Antique 19th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Carved Angels in Polychrome, Probably French
Located in Milford, NH
painted surface, dating to the 18th century, probably French, in very good condition, with great patina
Category

Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a slice of history with this 20th Century French Wooden Horse, a handcrafted piece that
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20th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Wool Comb
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming and unusual mid-19th century Apparatus for combing wool. A terrific decorative accent piece for a rustic environment.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking hand-built wooden sculpture by the French artist Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), conceived
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut Architectural Elements
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut Architectural Elements with Fruit, Foliage & Bow Detail
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Antique 18th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique carved wooden eagle painted green with gilded accents makes an impressive statement with its 69 inch wing span when hung in your home, office or business. The piece is in goo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Plaque / Woodcut Matrix, "Le Chemineau", France, 1978
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Plaque / Woodcut Matrix, "Le Chemineau", France, 1978 We are honored to present an exceptional
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved wooden bust of a woman, France, Louis XIV period, circa 1700
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
wood testifies to its age and adds to its authenticity. This bust is part of the aesthetic of the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Busts

Materials

Wood

A wooden lantern mold France 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This wooden lantern mold, originating from a former paper lantern manufacturing facility, is a superb decorative piece, boasting a highly graphic design. It consists of seven detacha...
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A wooden lantern mold France 1950
A wooden lantern mold France 1950
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large and Decorative Carved Wooden Boiserie Element from France, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
roundel embellishments beneath the neck, we posit that this large French carving was once part of the bow
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Oak Statue of a Bishop, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
of a French bishop from the 1600s. The religious leader is wearing a mitre adorned with Vitruvian
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Antique 17th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Queens, NY
A museum quality French white marble roundel relief of Emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. The
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Robj, Templars and Saracen Chess Set, French Art Deco 1920s
By ROBJ
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare ROBJ Templar and Saracen chess set from the French Art Deco Period circa
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a Saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chrome Airplane Sculpture on Wooden Base, 1940s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This striking Art Deco airplane sculpture captures the fascination with aviation that marked the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting Prudentia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting "Prudentia". Always depicted with a snake and a hand
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the
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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair, 19th Century French Grand Tour Gilt Equestrian Plaques - Signed Henry
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of 19th-century French Grand Tour gilt equestrian plaques, signed "Henry
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Faun, Car Mascot Hood Ornament, France, 1920
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Freres, Paris. French, circa 1920.     We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Marbleized Painted Crucifix with Green Mica
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century French marbleized painted crucifix with green mica. The crucifix originally came
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Carvings from Nice, France, H-39.75 in
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings from Nice, France. Asymmetry was prevalent throughout furniture and art from the 1700s, as
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Antique 18th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over
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Antique 1860s French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Finkbeiner Cordonnier (Shoemaker/Cobbler) Advertising Sign
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Wonderful antique French hand-painted wooden trade sign for “Finkbeiner Cordonnerie” (shoemaker
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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Life Size Carved Wood Statue of St. Joseph
Located in Birmingham, AL
Magnificent wood statue of St. Joseph, hand-carved of solid oak with intricate draped cloths and a
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Antique 1760s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Schiaccianoci in legno di nocciolo intagliato. I manici sono a forma di fuso a connettersi alla parte superiore. La scultura raffigura il busto di un monaco con tonaca e cappuccio. L...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French large Bronze of a Lion after Claude Michel Clodion, 19th century
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
bronze are known. This is a very attractive sculpture with an impressive presence. Claude Michel (1738
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Hand Painted Birds
Located in Sofia, BG
France. Both are quite heavy and are in good condition with no restoration and no missing parts, only one
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Stylish Brass Bird on a Blackened Base, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stylish bird is made of brass on a blackened base. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bear Over Circus Ball, Car Mascot Hood Ornament, France, 1920
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
ornament. Figure mounted over a black marble base. Perfect desk piece. Signed 'Bouraine' . French, circa
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early Jean Touret Carved Wooden Wall Relief, France, 1950s
By Jean Touret
Located in TOURS, FR
An early carved wooden wall relief by French artist and designer Jean Touret (1916–2004). Executed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 16th Century French Carved Oak Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for its simplistic carving styles into rich woods. Included is a photograph and some French text to
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Antique 16th Century French Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Finely Carved 18th Century French Oak Panel Depicting Saint Nicholas
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This French oak panel depicts the pious Saint Nicholas, who was
Category

Antique 18th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Bronze Mounted Figure Circa 1800 Neoclassical Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1800 mounted bronze 3/4 profile. Likely French but possibly English. Carved wooden backing
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Antique Early 1800s French Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Statue Composition "Joan of Arc on Horse"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office of a study with this wonderful antique statue of Joan of Arc. Crafted in France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

French Modern Marble Portrait Bust of a Lady, by L. Cordonnier, 1951
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern marble portrait bust of a lady, by L. Cordonnier, '51 A serene carved marble
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20th Century French Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Bronze Figure of Cupid (Angel) Attributed to Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Moreau, being a notable sculptor as well. This sculpture exemplifies the French school of bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Duramen 1, Handmade in France, Designer Jules Lobgeois, One of a Kind
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The heartwood is the inner part of the wood, its steel-hard core corresponds to the oldest growth
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2010s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Wooden Carved Pumpkin Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Enchant your space with the whimsical charm of this 20th-century French Wooden Carved Pumpkin Wall
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20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Seven French Baroque Wall Brackets or Shelve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven Baroque wood paws. Six paws are setup like a single shelves on the back is a bracket
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Seven French Baroque Wall Brackets or Shelve
Seven French Baroque Wall Brackets or Shelve
$1,260 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Enid Bell Palanchian, Tackle, Modernist Carved Mahogany Sculpture, ca. 1953
By Enid Bell Palanchian
Located in New York, NY
Exposition, Paris, France, 1937 • First Honor for Wood Sculpture, New Mexico State Fair, Santa Fe, NM, 1941
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

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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.