Used Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Symbolist Used Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Used Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Modern Used Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1960s Pop Art Used Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Used Figurative Sculptures
PVC
20th Century Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Delphine BrabantWall by Delphine Brabant - Contemporary bronze sculpture, semi-abstract, human, 2000
2010s Minimalist Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1860s Renaissance Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
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1980s Art Deco Used Figurative Sculptures
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Late 19th Century French School Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French School Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Used Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1890s Art Nouveau Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Used Figurative Sculptures
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
Mid-19th Century Romantic Used Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French School Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
2010s Feminist Used Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Used Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Post-Impressionist Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Used Figurative Sculptures
Clay
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
20th Century Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Geometric Used Figurative Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
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2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
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2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
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Marine de SoosThe Waiting Time by Marine de Soos - Bronze sculpture, standing figure, man, 2015-2020
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Marie Louise SorbacPaloma by Marie Louise Sorbac - Animal bronze sculpture, dove, golden, bird, 2014
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Marie Louise SorbacRosa by Marie Louise Sorbac - Bronze animal sculpture, horse, black, smooth, 2016
2010s Contemporary Used Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Abstract Used Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Mirror, Varnish, Acrylic
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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.
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- Can tusk be used for sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To produce his sculptures, Pablo Picasso used many different materials. He worked in clay, metal and bronze for many pieces. In addition, he gathered discarded everyday objects, discarded paper and used wood to produce some of his work. You'll find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Auguste Rodin used a variety of materials for his sculptures, including bronze, marble, plaster and clay. One of his most famous works, The Thinker, is a bronze piece mounted on a stone pedestal. Find a selection of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Louise Nevelson used found wooden forms and made sculptures in steel, aluminum, plexiglass and other materials. Her artistic journey often featured wood, as she found it fascinating, but she added plastics and formica in the 1960s. In the 1970s she began to work on a gigantic scale with aluminum and steel. Shop a selection of Louise Nevelson pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Richard Serra prefers to use steel for his sculptures. He narrows that down and reports that rolled Cor-Ten steel with an evenly rusted surface is his favorite medium. The artist has experimented in other mediums, including film, but is best noted for his large-scale steel structures. Shop a selection of Richard Serra pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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