Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
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French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
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Pair French Mid-Century Modern Bagues Style Rock Crystal Cockatoo-Form Sconces
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A fabulous pair of French Mid-Century Modern Louis XVI style and Bagues style cockatoo-form rock crystal and 24k gilt metal wall appliques/sconces. Each of these sconces is modeled a...
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A Large Pair of French Palace-Size Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures
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A Gorgeous & Rare Pair of French Palace-Sized Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures with Incised Sèvres Marks. These large Sèvres biscuit porcelain figures depict a compleme...
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Large, Impressive and Rare Meissen Porcelain Model of an Eagle, circa 1880
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An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...
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A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
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A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars
One w/ Child
Located in New York, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child. Exquisitely hand-painted with rea...
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Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure, Pug Mother
Child w/ Gilt Bell Collar
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a White Pug Mother and Child with Gilt Bells on a Blue Collar. This large model is very rare to find in this quality, condition, and...
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain Model of a Bolognese Dog, After J. Kirchner
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century porcelain model of a bolognese dog, signed Deresden in Underglaze blue mark, After the Original Meissen Model by Johann G...
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Naples Painted Terracotta Tiger
Located in New York, NY
Naples painted terracotta tiger. Louis XVI period finely painted terracotta tiger in the grand Naples tradition of exotic creche animals. Italy, circa 1790
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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble, Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sienna marble, patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The small scale statuette is raised by a square base with a fin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Statue/Paper Weight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu small scale statue/paper weight, signed F. Barbedienne and G. Gardet named "Poussin...
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Scheibe Alsbach Kister Porcelain Nude Putti Riding Thuringian Goat Figurine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Scheibe Alsbach Kister German porcelain nude putti riding thuringian goat figurine.
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Materials: Porcelain
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
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Pair of Sculptures Louis XVI Wood Gilded Swans Italy 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Pair of Louis XVI swan-shaped carvings in carved and gilded mecha wood. Italia, seconda metà del XVIII secolo. Buono stato di conservazione, doratura originale, piccole mancanze e ve...
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An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Subject Representing a Monkey and its Young.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject representing a monkey and its young.
An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject, circa 1760, depicting a monkey and its young.
H: 15cm, W: 1...
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Rench 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Statue Signed by Moigniez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue signed by Jules Moigniez. The statue is raised by an elegant mottled oblong ormolu base below the wonderfully executed patinated bronze ground design with rocks where the signature is displayed. Above is an impressive bird with open wings standing on a branch amidst richly chased leaves and berried designs with an intricately detailed snake standing in defense. Wonderful subject matter and exceptional attention throughout.
Jules Moigniez was a renowned French sculptor. Born in 1835 in Senlis and died in Saint-Martin-du-Terte (Seine-et-Oise) in 1894. He was the student of Cornolera and started to exhibit his work in 1855. There is a famous sculpture of his called 'Chien D'arret avec faison' 'Dog with Pheasant...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Bronze Statue of a Pheasant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue of a pheasant, signed Dubucand. The impressive statue is raised by a circular mottled...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue, signed J. Moigniez. The statue is raised by a fine oblong ormolu base with a mott...
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Pair of 19th Century French Majolica/Fiance Models of Lions Perched on Stands
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Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Dog and Cat Chenets
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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
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Louis Xvi animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain, Jules Moigniez, and Alfred Dubucand. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $671 and tops out at $44,650 while the average work can sell for $10,650.
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