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What is a figurative sculpture?

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What is a figurative sculpture?

A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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1970s Original Travertine Fish Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 4,33 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 11 cm x ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

Large Russian Hand Carved Rhodonite Elephant Figurine Faberge Manner
Located in Queens, NY
A naturally hand carved rhodonite figurine. The figurine is made in the shape of an elephant, set with gemstone eyes in gold settings. Vintage and Modern Carving, Natural Stones Figu...
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20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Precious Stone

Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bust Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bust of classical sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the bust glow!
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Resin

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...
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Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Tall 12" Japanese Kokeshi Doll
Located in Fairfield, CA
A tall vintage Japanese kokeshi doll. Made of wood with a lovely hand painted floral design in red and green.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved angel-wing with traces of old paint and gilding. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inc...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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