Woman Sculpture

Women have worked as competent sculptors since the nineteenth century. Harriet Hosmer, a sculptor living in Rome, founded the very first "school" of female sculptors. Hosmer, Edmonia Lewis, Emma Stebbins, and several learned and built workshops in Italy, availing the opportunity of the plentiful availability of white statuary marble and connection to experienced carvers and artisans. These painters worked on their sculptures and minor contracts in the prevalent Neoclassical era. They forged a new path with their solitary living and focused on professional life over family.

A fresh generation of female sculptors arose during the 1880s, considerably more extensive and diversified than their expatriates before. They could attend American institutions like the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, and the Art Institute of Chicago for structured training. Female sculptors, too, were drawn to Paris by its allure, learning and showing in the world's art centers at the time. Back then females were not allowed to participate in the prestigious state-run École des Beaux-Arts before 1897, but they attended lessons at some other prestigious institutions like the Académie Julian. Prominent sculptors typically employed women as studio aides, giving them further instruction in the fundamentals of sculpting, enlargement, and casting.

Women sculptures excelled in a diverse variety of subject material, much like their male counterparts. Playful youthful characters, domestic topics, performers, creatures, and more were among the themes featured in Antique and Vintage woman sculpture for sale. The selection of antique and vintage women sculptures at auction includes artworks that appeal to a diverse array of tastes, from traditional realism to surreal pictures of implication. Lifelike ladies sculptures, which were introduced by the ancient greek are still a favorite option for home décor. Dozens of aspiring artisans from throughout the world have produced Antique and Vintage woman sculptures for sale. Shop antique and vintage women sculptures at online auction of different sizes, shapes, colors, and materials on Bidsquare.

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  • EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CARVED ALABASTER & STONE SCULPTURE, WOMAN ON SPHINX
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    EGYPTIAN REVIVAL CARVED ALABASTER & STONE SCULPTURE, WOMAN ON SPHINX

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Austin Auction Gallery
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $350
  • Draped Woman Sculpture, 1960s
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Draped Woman Sculpture, 1960s

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Circa Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • FRANZ BERGMAN (1861-1936) ORIENTALIST BRONZE SCULPTURE, EGYPTIAN WOMAN & CHILD
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800

    FRANZ BERGMAN (1861-1936) ORIENTALIST BRONZE SCULPTURE, EGYPTIAN WOMAN & CHILD

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • AFTER JULIEN CAUSSE (FRENCH, D.1914) ART NOUVEAU SPELTER SCULPTURE, MAIDE
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    AFTER JULIEN CAUSSE (FRENCH, D.1914) ART NOUVEAU SPELTER SCULPTURE, MAIDE

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Carved Wood "Because of You" Pregnant Woman Statue and Ceramic Kewpie lamp / Nightlight
    Estimate
    $50 - $100

    Carved Wood "Because of You" Pregnant Woman Statue and Ceramic Kewpie lamp / Nightlight

    Est.
    $50 - $100
    Annex Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • Richard Aurili 'Bust of a Woman' Polychrome Terracotta
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Richard Aurili 'Bust of a Woman' Polychrome Terracotta

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    SebastianCharles Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Three Meissen Porcelain Man and Woman Figural Groups
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Three Meissen Porcelain Man and Woman Figural Groups

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • LARGE VENETIAN POLYCHROME-PAINTED & EBONIZED FEMALE FIGURE, 44"H
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    LARGE VENETIAN POLYCHROME-PAINTED & EBONIZED FEMALE FIGURE, 44"H

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • AFTER LOUIS AUGUSTE MOREAU (D. 1919) PATINATED METAL BUST, YOUNG BEAUTY, 27"H
    Estimate
    $300 - $600

    AFTER LOUIS AUGUSTE MOREAU (D. 1919) PATINATED METAL BUST, YOUNG BEAUTY, 27"H

    Est.
    $300 - $600
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Rudolf Knörlein (Austrian, 1902-1982) for Goldscheider Manufactory Glazed Ceramic, Ca. 1933, 'Female Head', H 6.5" Dia. 5"
    Estimate
    $250 - $500

    Rudolf Knörlein (Austrian, 1902-1982) for Goldscheider Manufactory Glazed Ceramic, Ca. 1933, 'Female Head', H 6.5" Dia. 5"

    Est.
    $250 - $500
    DuMouchelles
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Woman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Woman

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jose Leoncio Carved Wood Sculpture of a Woman
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Jose Leoncio Carved Wood Sculpture of a Woman

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • After Alfred Foretay (1861-1944) Swiss, Spelter Art Nouveau Bust of a Woman
    Estimate
    $300 - $450

    After Alfred Foretay (1861-1944) Swiss, Spelter Art Nouveau Bust of a Woman

    Est.
    $300 - $450
  • Goldscheider Art Deco Sculpture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Goldscheider Art Deco Sculpture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Leidy Martinez Panduro (Peruvian, b. 1983) Shipibo-Konibo Ceremonial Woman with Bowl Master Amazonian Ceramic Sculpture
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200

    Leidy Martinez Panduro (Peruvian, b. 1983) Shipibo-Konibo Ceremonial Woman with Bowl Master Amazonian Ceramic Sculpture

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • After Demétre Chiparus (1886-1947) Romanian, Art Deco Bronze Figural Sculpture "Lady with Cornucopia"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    After Demétre Chiparus (1886-1947) Romanian, Art Deco Bronze Figural Sculpture "Lady with Cornucopia"

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Staffordshire Figural of a King Charles Spaniel and Woman and Bird
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Staffordshire Figural of a King Charles Spaniel and Woman and Bird

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • After Louis Icart (1888-1950) French, Bronze Figural Sculpture "Maternity"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    After Louis Icart (1888-1950) French, Bronze Figural Sculpture "Maternity"

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Carved Bust of a Woman Grip Walking Stick, 18th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200

    Carved Bust of a Woman Grip Walking Stick, 18th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • After Emile Pinedo (1840-1916) French, Bronze Bust of a Woman
    Estimate
    $450 - $600

    After Emile Pinedo (1840-1916) French, Bronze Bust of a Woman

    Est.
    $450 - $600
  • Carved Woman Portrait Grip Walking Stick, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Carved Woman Portrait Grip Walking Stick, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Charles Raphael Peyre (French, 1872-1949), Bronze Sculpture
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Charles Raphael Peyre (French, 1872-1949), Bronze Sculpture

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maurice Guiraud-Riviere (French, 1881-1947)., Bronze sculpture
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000

    Maurice Guiraud-Riviere (French, 1881-1947)., Bronze sculpture

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Frankart Art Deco Figural Nude Woman Pedestal Floor Ashtray
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Frankart Art Deco Figural Nude Woman Pedestal Floor Ashtray

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pablo Picasso, Attributed/Manner of: Bust of a Woman in Profile
    Estimate
    $500 - $900

    Pablo Picasso, Attributed/Manner of: Bust of a Woman in Profile

    Est.
    $500 - $900
  • Reclining Andean Woman with Pierced Floral Sphere by Marino Maximo Limaco Soto (Peruvian) Master Quinua Ceramic
    Estimate
    $350 - $600

    Reclining Andean Woman with Pierced Floral Sphere by Marino Maximo Limaco Soto (Peruvian) Master Quinua Ceramic

    Est.
    $350 - $600
  • Leidy Martinez Panduro (Peruvian, b. 1983) Shipibo-Konibo Mother and Children Master Amazonian Ceramic Sculpture
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200

    Leidy Martinez Panduro (Peruvian, b. 1983) Shipibo-Konibo Mother and Children Master Amazonian Ceramic Sculpture

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Carved Eiffel Tower, Paris 1889 Grip Cane
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Carved Eiffel Tower, Paris 1889 Grip Cane

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • European School (20th Century) Attributed / Manner of.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $2,000

    European School (20th Century) Attributed / Manner of.

    Est.
    $1,200 - $2,000
  • Three Vintage Silver L and C-Grip Canes
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800

    Three Vintage Silver L and C-Grip Canes

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Four Vintage Silvered Metal Grip Walking Sticks
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Four Vintage Silvered Metal Grip Walking Sticks

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (5) Vintage English Staffordshire Hand-Painted Porcelain Statues
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    (5) Vintage English Staffordshire Hand-Painted Porcelain Statues

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Modern Sculpture Cast Stone Woman
    Estimate
    $50 - $200

    Modern Sculpture Cast Stone Woman

    Est.
    $50 - $200
  • Polychromed Carved Wood Figure of a Woman, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000

    Polychromed Carved Wood Figure of a Woman, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Placerville Theatre Screen, Silhouette of a Nude Woman
    Estimate
    $100 - $250

    Placerville Theatre Screen, Silhouette of a Nude Woman

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • German Carved Woman's Leg with Silver Slipper Cane, circa 1890
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000

    German Carved Woman's Leg with Silver Slipper Cane, circa 1890

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000