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Baroque Sculptures

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
Large 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing . Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered small losses and old repairs. Me...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

French, 18th Century Carved Stone Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Magnificent carved stone head fragment with a very beautiful and strong expression. France, circa 1750. Beautiful weathered and small losses. Measurement is with the wooden base. H:3...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Stone

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 Weathered and small losses and old repair. Treated against woodworm. Measurement here...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels And An Eagle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels and an eagle standing on rams heads . Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France ci...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Small Italian 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small hand carved Baroque angel fragment. Unique period piece with traces of its old color . Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses. Measurement here below inc...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Hand carved winged angel. Italy, circa 1750-1800 Weathered small losses and old repairs. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 18th century baroque Carved Wooden Silvered Panel / Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing baroque panel depicting a crowned reliquary . Beautiful weathered with traces of its original silver, gilding and colour. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses . Measureme...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved giltwood angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:22...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved wooden angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angel With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Spanish 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels And An Eagle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels and an eagle standing on rams heads . Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France ci...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Small Italian 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece . Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. More photo's available on request. Measurement her...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Small 18th Century French Carved Stone Baroque Head Of A Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small carved stone head of a Saint with a great expression. France, circa 1750. Weathered. measurements include the wooden base H:20cm W:8,5cm D:10,5cm
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Stone

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved and gilt Italy, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. Small losses ( finger missing) and old repairs. Measurement he...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Large 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing . Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered small losses and old repairs. Me...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

White Marble Bust Of Louis XIV of France
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th/19th Century French White Marble Bust of King Louis XIV, whose reign marked the height of absolute monarchy in Europe. The commanding sculpture swivels on round plinth, and at 3...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head, France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

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, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. small losses . Measurement here below includes ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Large 17/18th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered marble baroque angel. Italy 17/18th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. . Measurement here below includes the wooden ba...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Spanish 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden ornament depicting two angel holding a laurel wreath. Unique period piece . Spain, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Venetian Bronze Statuette of St. Jerome, 18th/19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bronze statuette of St. Jerome, or St Hieronymous, in the manner of the Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittorio (1525-1608) by the lost wax technique of bronze casting, which leaves a ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 17th/ 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.
Located in Madrid, ES
MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81 cm. H (without base) 81 c...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

AMAZING MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.
Located in Madrid, ES
MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81 cm. H (without base) 81 c...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Large 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size. Very decorative item placed on a wooden base. Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Alabaster

Large Antique (1768) Carved Baroque Joseph & Child Jesus Sculpture w. Latin Text
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, meaningful and amazing condition work of religious art, late Baroque. This one of a kind, excellent condition and all handcrafted work of religious art from the year 1768 cou...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Metal

Antique 18th century Ceramic/Porcelain Pair of Cockfighting Roosters Paris 1780
Located in Doha, QA
One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) . It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster. This late 18th century ceramic...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...
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Early 18th Century Russian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze sculpture of the Famous 'Manneken Pis Brussels'
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful miniature version in gilt bronze of one of the most famous Belgian monuments and the symbol of the city of Brussels. 'Manneken Pis'. On a marble plinth. Stamped on the back...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th-Century Carved Pine Lion’s Head Architectural Fragment, Mounted on Lucite
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial and finely carved wooden lion’s head, likely originating from a 19th-century architectural setting, such as a grand entryway, theater, or public building. This striking...
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19th Century American Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Lucite, Pine

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting An Angel On An Acanthus Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Memento or Vanitas carved on white Carrara and Emperador spain
Located in Tarquinia, IT
memento marble, vanitas marble, vanitas bust, ancient Roman, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, emperador bust, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

The Farnese Bull, fragmentary Relief, early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Fragmentary relief from the early 17th century made of marble. The relief is modeled after the Farnese Bull, a Roman colossal sculpture that was excavated in the 16th century and is ...
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Early 17th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:22,5cm W:11cm D:10cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Meissen Pair Of Figurine Groups 'Tailor & Tailor's Wife On Goats', Ca. 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive, extravagant work of art in ideas, richness of detail and craftsmanship, based on a legend according to which the court tailor longed to be allowed to sit at the table ...
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1860s German Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Porcelain

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Odyssee de la Mer. A large 19th century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Sculptures

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Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

18th Century Italian Crucifix with Malachite, Calcite, and Raspberry Garnet
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix mounted on green malachite, calcite with fluorite, and raspberry garnet. The piece is adorned with Carnelian pebbles and garnet. The minerals are from a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
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Mid-18th Century Philippine Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Small 17th-18th Century French Carved Oak Lion Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and unique small hand carved oak lion fragment. Beautiful weathered. France circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden pedestal. H:11cm W:6cm D:5,5cm
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Oak

18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure  Italy, 18th century or older An exquisite 18th-century Italian Baroque Santos figure is a fine example of religious artistry, dating back...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone, Metal

Immaculate Conception Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century, Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and unique baroque Spanish sculpture of the Immaculate Conception in polychromed chestnut carving wood and a silvered crown, with a or...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf

Important Italian Bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Roman Emperor" 20th Century Marmo di Carrara Measure: H: 55cm perfect conditions
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20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Patinated bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton and the Lion" after the marble sculpture of Milon de Crotone by renown French...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Silver

17th Century Sandstone Gargoyle on Stand
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 17th century French Gargoyle. Gargoyels were originally intented as waterspouts for churches and castles but soon were used as ornamentation. A...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Sandstone

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:27,5cm W:23cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sculptures

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Wood

Baroque sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Liciano Sacco. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $294 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,816.

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