What is a renaissance style figure?

It is a decorative sculpture, painting or architectural element that imitates the artistic forms, subjects and techniques of the fifteenth and sixteenth-century Renaissance. These pieces often date from later revival periods in the nineteenth century. They include bronze statues, carved wooden panels, busts and oil paintings depicting religious subjects, historical figures or classical deities.

How do I distinguish nineteenth-century revivals from earlier works?

Distinguishing periods requires examining the tool marks, material wear and casting methods used on the piece. Nineteenth-century revival works frequently exhibit machine-assisted finishing or patination techniques typical of later industrial production. Original sixteenth and seventeenth-century items show hand-carving anomalies, period-specific pigments and natural material shrinkage consistent with age.

Where were these figures placed historically?

Sculptures and paintings were displayed in domestic interiors, studies and galleries by collectors influenced by classical education and travel. Architectural elements like caryatids and terms were integrated into furniture, wall panelling and fireplace surrounds. Smaller bronzes and candlesticks functioned as desk ornaments or mantel decorations in grand nineteenth-century homes.

How do I live with a wooden sculpture?

Wooden carvings require stable indoor humidity and temperature to prevent timber movement, splitting or warping of the panel or figure. Keep them away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight that could fade polychrome or giltwood surfaces. Dusting should be done gently with a dry, soft brush without applying liquid polishes or modern cleaning agents.

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These pieces termed renaissance style figure bring classical proportion and rich historic character into a room through bronze, carved wood and oil painting.

Leathermaché Architectural Decorations, Putti and Others

18th century

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Leathermaché Architectural Decorations, Putti and Others

From Elmgarden

£800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine

19th century

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Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine

From Rue des Fontenelles

£200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A 19th Century Austrian Bust of St John the Baptist After Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479)

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

Painting "La Belle Jardinière" (Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist), XVIII After Raffaello Sanzio, Called Raphael (1483-1520)

18th century

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Painting "La Belle Jardinière" (Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist), XVIII After Raffaello Sanzio, Called Raphael (1483-1520)

From Westcoast Fine Art

£11,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Lime Wood Figure on Stand .

From Ruby Antiques

£3,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano De’ Medici

19th century

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Bronzes of Michelangelo's Lorenzo and Giuliano De’ Medici

From Cella

£980

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

19th century

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Leofanti Adolphe - 19th Century Bronze Study of the Sixteenth Century French Poet Joachim De Bellay

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£2,695

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

Large Oil Painting Sir Thomas More After Hans Holbein

1900 - 1920

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Large Oil Painting Sir Thomas More After Hans Holbein

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£5,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

art

16th century

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Early 16th Century Flemish Carving

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

A Pair of Italian Bronzed Cast Iron Renaissance Style Andirons

19th century

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A Pair of Italian Bronzed Cast Iron Renaissance Style Andirons

From Baggott & Co.

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

fireplaces

Several listings capture winged griffins and leathermaché putti, proving that historical interior decorators had a healthy appetite for winged mythical beasts.