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Antique Figures

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Humans appear to be the only species interested in representing themselves in Art. The earliest known figurative sculpture found so far dates back over 35,000 years and since then we have never stopped recreating models of ourselves out of other materials. It is of course amazing how one basic body form can create an endless array of poses and positions, each uniquely suggestive of the person’s mood and personality. The most common materials for figural work are bronze, wood and stone, with each creating very different effects.


While competence alone can create an accurate representation of the body in sculptural form, it takes a true artist to give the piece a sense of presence and life. The most famous including Michelangelo, Degas, Rodin, Moore and others recognised this. In Europe the Renaissance allowed sculptors to consider the sense of allegory and movement in the frozen moment and also how to manipulate the finish to help suit that mood. Therefore, when looking at a great sculpture you are not just seeing the physical likeness of someone, but often a glimpse into their personality as well. If the 19th Century was all about recreating energy-charged classical pieces, by the 20th Century allegory was replaced with tenderness, humour and abstraction, capturing and portraying more personal moments.


At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage sculptures from knowledgeable dealers across the UK and beyond.

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Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

£ 720

€841
$906
Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

Silver Sculpture of a Dog by A.E. Jones

£ 720

€841
$906

Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

Paul Aichele - A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Nude

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

£ 1,050

€1,227
$1,321
Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

Black Forest Walnut Hand Carved William Tell and His Son

£ 1,050

€1227
$1321

Robert Belcher Antiques

Carved Indian Soldier Statue 19th Century Polychrome

£ 2,250

€2,628
$2,830
Patinated Verdigris Bronze Race Horse & Jockey Group with Stable Hands Sculpture

£ 5,000

€5,841
$6,289
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician

£ 3,450

€4,030
$4,340
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Lead Satyr Musician

£ 3,450

€4030
$4340

London City Antiques

Cast Iron Statue of a Seated Hunting Dog

£ 1,750

€2,044
$2,201
Cast Iron Statue of a Seated Hunting Dog

Cast Iron Statue of a Seated Hunting Dog

£ 1,750

€2044
$2201

Elmgarden

Set Three Bronze Items of Buddist Art

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Set Three Bronze Items of Buddist Art

£ 1,000

€1,168
$1,258
Set Three Bronze Items of Buddist Art

Set Three Bronze Items of Buddist Art

£ 1,000

€1168
$1258

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Superb Quality Large Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Figure

£ 1,085

€1,267
$1,365
Superb Quality Large Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Figure

Superb Quality Large Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Figure

£ 1,085

€1267
$1365

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

A Bronze Statue By Elizabeth Anna Clapp

£ 975

€1,139
$1,226
A Bronze Statue By Elizabeth Anna Clapp

A Bronze Statue By Elizabeth Anna Clapp

£ 975

€1139
$1226

Antique & Modern Living

Large Classical Female Bust

£ 450

€526
$566
Large Classical Female Bust

Large Classical Female Bust

£ 450

€526
$566

Athey Antiques

Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Mounted Chenets

£ 3,000

€3,504
$3,774
Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Mounted Chenets

Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Mounted Chenets

£ 3,000

€3504
$3774

Georgian Antiques

19th Century Lead Statue of Young Child

Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd

19th Century Lead Statue of Young Child

£ 480

€561
$604
19th Century Lead Statue of Young Child

19th Century Lead Statue of Young Child

£ 480

€561
$604

Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd

Art Deco Bronze Figure by Fernand Ouillon-Carrère

£ 4,250

€4,965
$5,346
Art Deco Bronze Figure by Fernand Ouillon-Carrère

Art Deco Bronze Figure by Fernand Ouillon-Carrère

£ 4,250

€4965
$5346

Antique & Modern Living

Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

£ 2,495

€2,915
$3,138
Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

£ 2,495

€2915
$3138

London City Antiques

Art Deco Fan Dancer, Brass Statue

£ 250

€292
$314
Art Deco Fan Dancer, Brass Statue

Art Deco Fan Dancer, Brass Statue

£ 250

€292
$314

Elmgarden

Bronze Figure of Flute Player by E. Piron

£ 725

€847
$912
Bronze Figure of Flute Player by E. Piron

Bronze Figure of Flute Player by E. Piron

£ 725

€847
$912

Antique & Modern Living

Austrian Art Deco Sculpture Dancing Lady Elegant Legs by Lorenzl

£ 5,000

€5,841
$6,289
Austrian Art Deco Sculpture Dancing Lady Elegant Legs by Lorenzl

Austrian Art Deco Sculpture Dancing Lady Elegant Legs by Lorenzl

£ 5,000

€5841
$6289

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD