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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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ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue
Located in Delft, NL
Wall decoration of four ceramic birds in Delft Blue Four very decorative white ceramic birds to hang on the wall. All four birds are printed with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Turtle Shell Totem Gold Metallic and Purple Marble effect Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This totem showcases a striking composition of metallic gold and purple marble-effect Murano glass elements. The design evokes ancient natural forms through its combination of hand-p...
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2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Hina Japanese Emperor Doll on Solid Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese imperial doll Emperor aHinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from time and long display. Heigh...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood

1960s large Rimini Blu ceramic pig money box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large, decorative 1960s ceramic piggy bank from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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