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Sylvia Hayes

'Song of Solomon' Marble Sculpture by Sylvia Hayes
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fine sculpture in marble depicting the Song of Solomon 2:14 "O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy vo...
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Vintage reproduction of an ancient Greco-Roman style statue
Located in Dallas, TX
A medium scale vintage reproduction of an ancient Greco-Roman style statue. This represents Hebe, the goddess of youth in Greek mythology and cup-bearer for the gods. Hebe was the go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Cement, Marble

French Terracotta Sculpture Studio Torso Belvedere Grand Tour Style 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
a very interesting sculpture, a studio of the Belvedere Torso made in french in the 19th Century. Standing on a double order circular wood base, the sculpture present an harmonic and...
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Wood

French Bronze Art Deco Diana Artemis Goddess Greyhound Hunt Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive vintage art deco style bronze and brass nude figural sculpture of the Greek / Roman goddess of the hunt Artemis / Diana, shooting a bow as she runs side by sid...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Terracotta Head of the Dying Warrior of the Frontons of Egina Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta head of the dying warrior of the frontons of Egina late 19th century Italy Measures: Height 23 cm Width 25 cm Length 33 cm Weight 5 kg Historical period between 500 and 48...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Busts

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Terracotta

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, Kasyapa. This beautiful Buddhist sculpture will bring serenity and timeless ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze and Marble F. Barbedienne Fonduer
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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Antique 1870s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, French Renaissance Carved Wood Sculpture, c. 1550
Located in New York, NY
Saint Sebastian Feast Day: January 20th.l St. Sebastian (????, Narbonne, Gaul/France - c. 288, Rome, Italy) was an early Christian saint popularized by Renaissance painters and scu...
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Magnificent Italian Bas-Relief "Athena of Piraeus" Carrara Marble, 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Bas-relief "Athena of Piraeus" Carrara marble 20th century Measures: height: 110cm width: 70 Weight: 70kg Very good condition The Athena of Piraeus is a bronze s...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Precious Objet Stand
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres Paper Stamped by artist on underside A flat topped objet stand situated on three triangular legs, wrapped in Engelhart's 'Roman Stone' porph...
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2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Precious Objet Stand
Precious Objet Stand
H 11.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique, Marble Sculpture of Juno
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Stunningly hand carved, large, circa 1825, solid Carrara marble statue of the crowned, Roman goddess, Juno- known in ancient times as the ruler of marriage, home, and family, a champ...
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1820s Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

French 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Portrait of Woman, Signed LeBrun
By Le Brun
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful marble statue, a portrait of a young woman, cut from Carrara marble. The statue has a beautiful artistic look. The woman's refined, serene face contrasts beautifully with t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Wendy Hendelman Green Alabaster Head and Torso Sculpture, 2019
By Wendy Hendelman
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Green Alabaster Head and Torso Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian
By Sarkis Tossonian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian Sarkis Tossoonian was born in Alexandria in 1953. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts/Sculpture in 1979...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

The Captive, Study of a Naked Man, Red Chalk Study, Carracci Gallery
By Annibale Carracci
Located in London, GB
Red chalk on paper Image size: 11 x 5 1/2 inches (28 x 14 cm) Mounted This 18th century drawing is after the work of the 16th Century Italian artist Annibale Carraci. This figure, a...
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18th Century Renaissance Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Paper

Umbra series 13, Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Umbra series 13, 2023 by Rodrigo Zampol From Umbra Series Oxidated and varnished brass. Wooden chassis Dimensions: 50 cm H x 50 cm W Weight: 3 kg Unique piece Signed on the back Th...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Statue in white Carrara marble
Located in Rome, IT
Statue 155 cm high in white Carrara marble, Greek Goddess, 20th century, fantastic workmanship, delicate almost transparent vestal that falls down the legs, from a villa in Rome. ADD...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Statue in white Carrara marble
Statue in white Carrara marble
H 61.03 in W 16.54 in D 14.18 in
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A Close Look at neoclassical Furniture

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Finding the Right figurative-sculptures for You

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.