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.
20th century French Cement Child Bust Sculpture, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming cement bust of a child, imbued with a poetic and timeless presence. This decorative sculpture captivates with the softness of its features and the gentle expression of the ...
Cement
19th century French Juliette Recamier Marble Sculpture, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Carrara marble bust representing Juliette Récamier, the famous Lyonnaise socialite and emblematic figure of early 19th-century French society. This sculpture is executed aft...
Marble
Early 20th century French Spelter and Marble Art nouveau Statue, 1925s
By Ruffony
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful spelter statue on a stepped marble base representing a woman accompanied by a sheep and her little one. Dating from the 1920s, the art nouveau period. Very good condition...
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th century Denmark Plaster Women Bust by Peter Ipsen, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant polychrome plaster bust of a woman signed by Peter Ipsen, the renowned Danish manufactory celebrated for the quality and refinement of its artistic creations during the late ...
Plaster
20th century French Art deco Spelter Sculpture signed H.Bal, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant French Art Deco sculpture depicting a seated young woman holding a bird, signed H. Bal. The figure displays the characteristic stylization of the 1930s: elongated posture, s...
Marble, Spelter
20th century French Art Deco Spelter and Marbre Statue, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Art Deco sculpture depicting a stylized young woman accompanied by a gazelle, in a composition full of grace and movement. The female figure, with clean lines characteristic...
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Italian Terracotta Sculpture Child Bust, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian terracotta sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Finely chiseled work in bronze painted terracotta depicting the bust of a child. Beautifully sized and pleasantl...
Pottery
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
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
After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...
Terracotta
French 19th Century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto Marble Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and finely detailed French 19th century Terra Cotta and Rosso Levanto marble bust. The bust is raised by an elegant circular mottled Rosso Levanto socle pedestal with a fi...
Marble
After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux "Woman's Face", Patinated Plaster
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Mouscron, WHT
After Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (1827 - 1875). "Woman's face", patinated plaster sculpture
Plaster
