Beaded Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Beads
1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
20th Century South African British Colonial Animal Sculptures
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass
2010s South African Abstract Sculptures
Clay
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Amethyst, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Steel, Wire
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Mounted Objects
Beads
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Fabric, Cotton
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Twine, Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Beads, Organic Material
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Beads
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Beads, Burlap
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Shell, Fabric
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Beads
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
Vintage 1930s South African Sculptures and Carvings
Beads
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Beads, Organic Material
1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Shell, Wood, Beads
21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects
Leather, Beads
20th Century Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Carnelian
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Brass
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Silver
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Shell
2010s English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Crystal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Crystal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Blown Glass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Coral
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Malachite, Bronze
Early 2000s American Industrial Mounted Objects
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Glass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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