Large Frank Meisler Menorah Jerusalem
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
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20th Century Religious Items
Silver
Vintage 1910s Swedish Hollywood Regency Candelabras
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1910s Swedish Hollywood Regency Candelabras
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Algerian Tribal Art
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware
Pottery
Mid-20th Century European Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Candle Sconces
Metal
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal
1990s Sterling Silver
Silver
1930s Modern Abstract Photography
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
1930s Modern Abstract Photography
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
Vintage 1920s Platters and Serveware
Alpaca
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Sculptures
Metal, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Gold, Metal, Silver
Finding the Right figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.