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What is a figurative sculpture?

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What is a figurative sculpture?

A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set" by Simone Crestani The Reclaimed Goblets Collection Discover the Reclaimed Goblets Collection, a trio of goble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Yellow Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Invader' Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Available now. Custom Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the i...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Paper

Sculptural Glazed Terracotta Vase with Faces
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular white glazed terracotta sculptural vase that contrasts impressively with the explosion of color strokes that adorn the four faces of this masterpiece, each with facial fe...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990. In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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