Evelyn B Longman
Early 1900s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Paper, Ink
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
2010s Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Statues
Cast Stone
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Board, Oil, Canvas
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Recent Sales
1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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.