Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux was born on 11 May, 1827 at Valenciennes, France the son of a mason. He initially studied at the Valenciennes art academy before the family moved to Paris. In 1844, Carpeaux entered the École des Beaux-Arts and also studied under François Rude and Francisque Duret. He started exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1853 and won the Prix de Rome in 1854. Soon after, Carpeaux traveled to Italy, where he spent time in Rome studying at the French Academy. There, he produced several sculptures, which he exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1858. The critical acclaim Carpeaux received led to several important state and private commissions, helping him to achieve success and establishing his reputation. He returned to Paris in 1861 and went on to found his atelier in 1866, casting bronze editions of his sculptures. In the same year, Carpeaux received the chevalier of the Legion of Honour. He won first prize at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 in Paris. Carpeaux died on 12th October 1875, at George Barbu Știrbei's château in Bécon-les-Bruyères, outside Courbevoie near Paris. Examples of his work can be found at the National Museum, Warsaw, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Orsay Museum, Paris, France. Some of his public and architectural works can still be found at the Louvre Palace, Opera Garnier, Valenciennes and the Jardin du Luxemburg.
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, L'Espiegle, Verdigris Bronze Bust Anna Foucart
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Germantown, MD
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French 1827-1975) L'Espiegle "The Mischief Maker" Patinated Verdigris Bronze Bust of Anna Foucart smiling. Measures 10" wide , 10" deep and 19.5" tall. Bor...
Bronze
The Neapolitan Fisherman Plaster Bust by JB Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Marseille, FR
Plaster bust of the Neapolitan fisherman by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux, on a portor black marble base, 1930 period. The dimensions are 30 cm high, 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep Additional...
Plaster
Antinous Plaster Bust
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant features of the young Antinous, a favorite of beloved Roman emperor Hadrian, are masterfully captured with exceptional richness in this plaster bust of the ancient Greek hero...
Plaster
A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
Located in London, GB
A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...
Plaster
Classical plaster bust
Located in MILL, NL
Plaster sculpture / head Presumably attributed to a prominent figure from the 19th century, although it is not possible to determine exactly who. The bust dates from the early to mi...
Plaster
French Bronze of 'Sappho', by Jean Baptiste Clesinger, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed F. Barbedienne with the Collas reduction.
Bronze
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in London, GB
French bronze bust of a woman after Jean-Antoine Houdon French, late 19th Century Height 60cm, width 26cm, depth 22cm This superb patinated bro...
Bronze
$4,515Sale Price|25% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 11.82 in
Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture with a brown patina shaded in green signed Pigalle on the base, representing a child surprised by a crayfish's pinching. Tears are running down the cheeks of the naked child, sitting on a large shell, as he has just been pinched by a crayfish. The sculpture rests on a green marble base. Jean-Baptiste Pigalle is a great French sculptor born in Paris in 1714. At a very young age, he studied sculpture and became aware that his art was the meaning of his life. He moved to Italy in 1734 to perfect his technique. Then, he joined the Beaux-Arts, thanks to his work "Mercury attaching his heel" (1740) which had an immediate success. Several artists have a copy, painters represent it on their canvases, and a biscuit reduction is made by the manufacture of Sevres in 1770. Very quickly the orders multiplied and Mme de Pompadour took him under her wing. Juggling between baroque and classical styles, he made portraits of Diderot and Voltaire and then realized the famous funeral monuments...
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Buddah Bust Head Sculpture Verdigris Patina Tete de Femme
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage bronze Buddah head sculpture with beautiful verdigris patina. Unmarked, no information available about the maker or country of origin. Dimensions: 1...
Bronze
Painted Plaster Beethoven Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Small painted plaster bust of Beethoven (as is)
Paint
Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze of the Neapolitan Fisherman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely bronze antique sculpture of a fisherman after the antique excavated in Naples in the early 19th century. These Grand Tour Souvenirs were extremely popular in the 19th and ea...
Bronze
$16,000 / set
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
Fine Quality Pair of Patinated Bronze Statues by Jean-Baptiste Clésinger
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed ‘J. CLESINGER.; F. BARBEDIENNE .FONDEUR; REDUCTION MECANIQUE, A. COLLAS’ Maker: Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (French, 1814-1883) Date: 19...
Bronze
$1,095
H 12.75 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Classical Brass Verdigris Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast brass verdigris Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture USA, Late 2...
Brass
Plaster Bust of Marianne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marianne is the embodiment of the French Republic. Marianne represents the permanent values that found her citizens' attachment to the Republic: "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity".
Plaster
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H 25 in W 16 in D 11 in
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827–1875) Marble Bust of "Genie De La Danse"
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827–1875) white marble bust of “Genie De La Danse” (Spirit of the Dance), 19th century. Carpeaux was a French sculptor and painter during the Secon...
Marble
Terracotta bust sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta bust of L'Espiègle or La Rieuse aux pampres de vignes signed in point JBt CARPEAUX Carpeau property stamp, eagle stamp, numbered 1801. This model, representing Anna Foucart, the eldest daughter of Jean-Baptiste Foucart, a faithful friend of the artist, was created in 1865. Carpeaux himself distributed it in his studio on rue Boileau in Auteuil from 1868, and his heirs continued to publish it. Related bibliography: Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, Jean Baptiste Carpeaux...
Terracotta
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H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Marble Bust of "the Genius of the Dance" After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Paris, FR
Carrara marble bust of the Genius of the Dance after Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It represents a smiling young man whose long hair and drapery are blowing in the wind. This figure is bas...
Carrara Marble
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H 20.08 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
"Anna Foucart" 19th Century Terracotta Bust by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Marseille, FR
"Anna Foucart" 19th century terracotta bust by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux.
Terracotta