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Figure of a Royal Navy Seaman, 19th Century British Firm Elkington & Co.
Figure of a Royal Navy Seaman, 19th Century British Firm Elkington & Co.

Figure of a Royal Navy Seaman, 19th Century British Firm Elkington & Co.

Located in Beachwood, OH

Elkington & Co (British, 19th Century) Figure of a Royal Navy Seaman Bronze with warm brown patination on stepped wood base Stamped Elkington & Co 21 inches high including ba...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock
Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock

Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock

By Wim van der Kant

Located in Utrecht, NL

Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock Wim van der Kant, born in Kampen in 1949, is a sculptor known for his refined, realistic bronze sculptures....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Prometheus Freed by Walter Peter Brenner - mythological figure, bronze sculpture
Prometheus Freed by Walter Peter Brenner - mythological figure, bronze sculpture

Prometheus Freed by Walter Peter Brenner - mythological figure, bronze sculpture

By Walter Peter Brenner

Located in Paris, FR

Prometheus Freed is a sculpture by Guatemalan artist Walter Peter Brenner. Dimensions are 50 x 30 x 16 cm (19.7 x 11.8 x 6.3 in). This artwork is signed and numbered. Prometheus hol...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

En Amore II by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of 2 women
En Amore II by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of 2 women

En Amore II by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of 2 women

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Coltishall, GB

En Amore II is a bronze figurative sculpture about love and companionship by Nando Kallweit. The sculpture is of two elongated, abstract figures in close communion. The minimalist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

The Possibility of Love - Outdoor Steel Sculpture, Flower Bouquet
The Possibility of Love - Outdoor Steel Sculpture, Flower Bouquet

The Possibility of Love - Outdoor Steel Sculpture, Flower Bouquet

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Growing up immersed in the studio of his father's commercial advertising business, Frank Hiffernan developed an early affinity for drawing, painting, and sculpture. His Flower Bouque...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Jef Lambeaux (Belgian sculptor) - Late 19th Century Erotic Bronze Sculpture
Jef Lambeaux (Belgian sculptor) - Late 19th Century Erotic Bronze Sculpture

Jef Lambeaux (Belgian sculptor) - Late 19th Century Erotic Bronze Sculpture

Located in Varmo, IT

Jef Lambeaux (Antwerp 1852 - Brussels 1908) - Erotic scene. 11 x 6 x h 8 cm. Full-round group in chased and patinated bronze. Signed on the base: «J. M. Lambeaux». Jef Lambeaux w...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

KAWS - Limited Edition Historic 1st Companion ever uniquely Hand Signed & Dated
KAWS - Limited Edition Historic 1st Companion ever uniquely Hand Signed & Dated

KAWS - Limited Edition Historic 1st Companion ever uniquely Hand Signed & Dated

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

KAWS VERY FIRST COMPANION - HISTORIC Uniquely Hand signed by the artist. (the regular edition was unsigned) KAWS Limited Edition 1st Companion (Hand Signed by KAWS), 1999 Painted Ca...

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1990s Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media

Reclining Figure (woman)
Reclining Figure (woman)

Reclining Figure (woman)

By William King (b.1925)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William King (1925-2015). Reclining figure, ca. 1965. Cast and welded bronze, 7 x 9.5 x 5 inches. Unsigned. William King, a sculptor in a variety of materials whose human figures traced social attitudes through the last half of the 20th century, often poking sly and poignant fun at human follies and foibles, died on March 4 at his home in East Hampton, N.Y. He was 90. His death was confirmed by Scott Chaskey, who is married to Mr. King's stepdaughter, Megan Chaskey. Mr. King worked in clay, wood, bronze, vinyl, burlap and aluminum. He worked both big and small, from busts and toylike figures to large public art pieces depicting familiar human poses -- a seated, cross-legged man reading; a Western couple (he in a cowboy hat, she in a long dress) holding hands; a tall man reaching down to tug along a recalcitrant little boy; a crowd of robotic-looking men walking in lock step. But for all its variation, what unified his work was a wry observer's arched eyebrow, the pointed humor and witty rue of a fatalist. His figurative sculptures, often with long, spidery legs and an outlandishly skewed ratio of torso to appendages, use gestures and posture to suggest attitude and illustrate his own amusement with the unwieldiness of human physical equipment. His subjects included tennis players and gymnasts, dancers and musicians, and he managed to show appreciation of their physical gifts and comic delight at their contortions and costumery. His suit-wearing businessmen often appeared haughty or pompous; his other men could seem timid or perplexed or awkward. Oddly, or perhaps tellingly, he tended to depict women more reverentially, though in his portrayals of couples the fragility and tender comedy inherent in couplehood settled equally on both partners. Mr. King's work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, among other places, and he had dozens of solo gallery shows in New York and elsewhere. But the comic element of his work probably caused his reputation to suffer. Reviews of his exhibitions frequently began with the caveat that even though the work was funny, it was also serious, displaying superior technical skills, imaginative vision and the bolstering weight of a range of influences, from the ancient Etruscans to American folk art to 20th-century artists including Giacometti, Calder. and Elie Nadelman. The critic Hilton Kramer, one of Mr. King's most ardent advocates, wrote in a 1970 essay accompanying a New York gallery exhibit that he was, "among other things, an amusing artist, and nowadays this can, at times, be almost as much a liability as an asset." A "preoccupation with gesture is the focus of King's sculptural imagination," Mr. Kramer wrote. "Everything that one admires in his work - the virtuoso carving, the deft handling of a wide variety of materials, the shrewd observation and resourceful invention - all this is secondary to the concentration on gesture. The physical stance of the human animal as it negotiates the social arena, the unconscious gait that the body assumes in making its way in the social medium, the emotion traced by the course of a limb, a torso, a head, the features of a face, a coiffure or a costume - from a keen observation of these materials King has garnered a large stock of sculptural images notable for their wit, empathy, simplicity and psychological precision." William Dickey King...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pheonix XIII by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative sculpture.
Pheonix XIII by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative sculpture.

Pheonix XIII by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative sculpture.

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Coltishall, GB

Pheonix XIII embodies the essence of movement and freedom through its dynamic portrayal of a human figure seamlessly merging with avian elements. It shows grace and balance, while ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Moses and Monotheism
Moses and Monotheism

Moses and Monotheism

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled, "Moses and Monotheism" 1979, is a copper embossed bas relief by artist Salvador Dali, 1904-1989. It is hand signed in felt pen at the lower right corner. The art...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Prorsum and Retrorsum Bookends Set Two Sculptures Bronze Nude Boys In Stock
Prorsum and Retrorsum Bookends Set Two Sculptures Bronze Nude Boys In Stock

Prorsum and Retrorsum Bookends Set Two Sculptures Bronze Nude Boys In Stock

By Wim van der Kant

Located in Utrecht, NL

Prorsum and Retrorsum Bookends Set Two Sculptures Bronze Nude Boys In Stock Wim van der Kant, born in Kampen in 1949, is a sculptor known for his refined, realistic bronze sculptur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Tole Lemon Tree Sculpture
Vintage Italian Tole Lemon Tree Sculpture

Vintage Italian Tole Lemon Tree Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical mid century Italian lemon tree handcrafted in metal with hand decorated leaves and fruit in a wall mount tole planter.

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Balloon Rabbit XL - Graphite Black Sculpture After Jeff Koons
Balloon Rabbit XL - Graphite Black Sculpture After Jeff Koons

Balloon Rabbit XL - Graphite Black Sculpture After Jeff Koons

By After Jeff Koons

Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT

A rare one-time exclusive re-edition of just 500 pieces, released following the extraordinary popularity of the original 999-piece edition of the celebrated Balloon Swan. Expertly c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Nomad. Llimited edition: ЕА 1-1. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Nomad. Llimited edition: ЕА 1-1. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Nomad. Llimited edition: ЕА 1-1. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

The early 13th century saw the Mongol Empire's massive conquests, leading to sweeping changes that affected Eastern Europe as well. But the main force in this expansion was the nomad...

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Dogman thought a bird in the hand is always better 22/50 - bronze sculpture
Dogman thought a bird in the hand is always better 22/50 - bronze sculpture

Dogman thought a bird in the hand is always better 22/50 - bronze sculpture

By Gillie and Marc Schattner

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary figurative bronze tabletop sculpture featuring a dogman is by Gillie and Marc. Fanciful and fun, Gillie and Marc’s art is designed to be accessible. Their popular ...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Yellow Drip II - Vibrant Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork
Yellow Drip II - Vibrant Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork

Yellow Drip II - Vibrant Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork

By Jamie Burmeister

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nebraka-based Jamie Burmeister is a sculptural artist known for his original artworks incorporating original small bronze and aluminum figures, standing at just up to 4 inches tall. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

1920s Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture
1920s Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture

1920s Italian Signed Bronze Sculpture

By Elisabetta Mayo D’Aloisio

Located in Roma, IT

Bronze on a marble base It bears Mayo's signature. Trademark Fondart - Lagana Napoli. “Of the first sculpture, a group of highly vigorous original artistry, all that remains is Ada...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Woman Sculpture, Terracotta Patinated Plaster, Signed, 1915
Woman Sculpture, Terracotta Patinated Plaster, Signed, 1915

Woman Sculpture, Terracotta Patinated Plaster, Signed, 1915

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

An art deco terracotta-painted plaster sculpture of a standing partly nude woman holding a tray, signed and dated "KA (19)15" by Swedish sculptor Knut Andersson (1884–1954). This pie...

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1910s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Patricia III by Nando Kallweit. Tall, elegant bronze sculpture of human figure.
Patricia III by Nando Kallweit. Tall, elegant bronze sculpture of human figure.

Patricia III by Nando Kallweit. Tall, elegant bronze sculpture of human figure.

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Coltishall, GB

Patricia III is a tall, elegant bronze sculpture of a human figure. Nando Kallweit is a German sculptor working in bronze and oak. Kallweit carves the original piece from a piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

The King's Way. Llimited edition: 5/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
The King's Way. Llimited edition: 5/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

The King's Way. Llimited edition: 5/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

Sergey Oganov was born in 1974 in the family of the famous Belarusian sculptor Lev Oganov. Sergey began his first steps in the world of art while still being a schoolboy, helping hi...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th/19th C. Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Infant Hercules Wrestling a Snake
18th/19th C. Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Infant Hercules Wrestling a Snake

18th/19th C. Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Infant Hercules Wrestling a Snake

Located in Beachwood, OH

18th/19th Century Italian Infant Hercules Wrestling a Snake Alabaster 18 x 18 x 6 inches 40 lb. In Greek mythology, the infant Hercules (Heracles) is famously depicted wrestling wit...

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Late 18th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Hyperrealistic Bronze Female Head Lost-Wax Sculpture, Hollow Skull, Contemporary
Hyperrealistic Bronze Female Head Lost-Wax Sculpture, Hollow Skull, Contemporary

Hyperrealistic Bronze Female Head Lost-Wax Sculpture, Hollow Skull, Contemporary

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Hyperrealistic bronze female head sculpture with hollowed skull evokes mystery and organic patina. Soño (24 × 17 × 22 cm) by Aldonza is cast by the artist using the traditional lost-...

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2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Crusader. Llimited edition: 2/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Crusader. Llimited edition: 2/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Crusader. Llimited edition: 2/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

"I wanted to explore the paradox of a warrior – a figure driven by lofty ideals, yet capable of dark, blood-soaked deeds. The result is this frozen idol: a hollow shell clad in armor...

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Across the Water - Outdoor, Bronze Contemporary Sculpture
Across the Water - Outdoor, Bronze Contemporary Sculpture

Across the Water - Outdoor, Bronze Contemporary Sculpture

By P. Roch Smith

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Canadian artist Roch Smith's distinctive visual language ignites our collective imaginations. Smith is known for his playful approach to important themes. He often uses humour to en...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Arabesque, Ballet Dancer
Arabesque, Ballet Dancer

Arabesque, Ballet Dancer

Located in San Francisco, CA

This sculpture titled "Arabesque (Ballet Dancer)" 2001 is a cast bronze sculpture with silver patina by noted contemporary American artist Rebecca Clark. Signature, date and numbering /500 are impressed in the bronze on the deck. The sculpture size without the marble base is 28.25 x 17.75 x 13 inches, with the marble base is 29.5 x 17.75 x 13 inches. It is in mint condition. About the artist: Rebecca A. Clark is a Fine Artist and Creative Director with over 20 years of professional experience working in the fine art field in New York City. Her masterful artworks are collected by prominent art collectors worldwide. Rebecca specializes in figurative bronze sculptures, oil paintings, drawings and monumental works of art that embody dynamic strength and classic iconic beauty. Her artworks range from sensuous figurative sculptures to magnificent heroic size monuments. Commissioned works include “Battling Stallions”, her 18 ft. tall monumental bronze sculpture at the luxury gated development “Le Chevalier” in Barrington Heights, West Linn, Oregon, as well as her elegant 9 ft. tall ballerina bronze sculpture titled “Arabesque” on public display at the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Exclusive custom created works of art portray diverse concepts and themes for private and corporate collectors. Signature series include: Heroic series (Honoring American military Heroes), Inspirational, Classic Nudes and Romantic among other series and sculpture projects in development. Rebecca was born an artist and has always had the desire to achieve excellence in all of her endeavors. From a very early age she was immersed in imaginative creative works such as building models of futuristic cities, paintings, sculptures and a multitude of drawings. In 1981, at the age of 17, Rebecca moved from Lake Oswego, Oregon to New York City to pursue a career in fine art and design at the Parsons School of Design. Shortly after she arrived, Rebecca began her professional artistic career assisting the renowned illustrator Antonio Lopez. At age 18, Rebecca was hired by the famed designer Halston, and began working directly with him as a fashion designer and illustrator. Subsequently, she was discovered by the Ford Models agency and traveled around the world as a top international fashion model. Rebecca worked with renowned fashion photographers such as Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier and others. Rebecca is experienced in working with the major media, including international publications such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, The New York Times and Glamour, among others, as well as in television. She was featured in a national Diet Slice-Style television commercial that was shown during halftime at the 1987 Super Bowl. Rebecca also appeared in top fashion shows in New York City and Paris, France and in international advertising campaigns such as Revlon’s “The Most Unforgettable Women In The World” ads photographed by Richard Avedon. In 1991, Rebecca left a prestigious modeling career to return to her true creative passion. She began creating a series of beautiful and universally appealing fine bronze sculptures and many commissioned works. In 1998, she began oil painting and studied at the New York Academy of Art, while creating oil paintings depicting the classic nude, equine, inspirational themes and portrait commissions for select art collectors. In 2001, Rebecca developed several digital film projects through her studies in the Film Directors Program at New York University. From 2001 to the present, she continues to create bronze sculptures, drawings, and oil paintings for private art collectors. In 2011, Rebecca was officially endorsed and directed by the National Special Forces Association to create The National Special Forces Green Beret...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fragmented Human Head with Verdigris Patina Lost-Wax Bronze Original Sculpture
Fragmented Human Head with Verdigris Patina Lost-Wax Bronze Original Sculpture

Fragmented Human Head with Verdigris Patina Lost-Wax Bronze Original Sculpture

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This fragmented bronze head sculpture combines realist facial modelling with open cavities, irregular edges and a richly layered green and blue verdigris patina. Created by Spanish ...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali
Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali

Large Original Surrealist Bronze Marble Sculpture Alma Del Quijote Salvador Dali

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Surfside, FL

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Alma del Quijote Bronze with marble base Edition: AB 52/100 Signed by Dalí This Surrealist sculpture depicts a dynamic and fragmented Don Quixote...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Refractory Stoneware Kintsugi Repair
Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Refractory Stoneware Kintsugi Repair

Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Refractory Stoneware Kintsugi Repair

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Expressionist stoneware head sculpture featuring kintsugi gold repair, exploring material transformation, individuality and the expressive potential of ceramic form. Testa 6 is a un...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Glaze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Julius Caesar on Stone Base
19th Century Bronze Bust of Julius Caesar on Stone Base

19th Century Bronze Bust of Julius Caesar on Stone Base

Located in Beachwood, OH

Bronze Bust of Julius Caesar, 19th Century Patinated bronze mounted to stone base Unsigned 11.25 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman. A member o...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Warrior-defender. Llimited edition: 3/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Warrior-defender. Llimited edition: 3/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Warrior-defender. Llimited edition: 3/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

“Warrior‑Guardian” is an image of mature strength gathered inward. He stands on the threshold, as at the entrance to a home or a temple, where space divides into “inside” and “outsid...

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Classical-Style Greek Marble Sculpture Torso Of A Woman Italian Early 20th
Classical-Style Greek Marble Sculpture Torso Of A Woman Italian Early 20th

Classical-Style Greek Marble Sculpture Torso Of A Woman Italian Early 20th

Located in Roma, IT

A classical-style Greek sculpture depicting the torso of a woman in marble, wearing a draped dress with detailed folds in the fabric. The dress features a gathered neckline, short pu...

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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Positive Capability - large, rust, male figure, Corten steel outdoor sculpture
Positive Capability - large, rust, male figure, Corten steel outdoor sculpture

Positive Capability - large, rust, male figure, Corten steel outdoor sculpture

By Jason Kimes

Located in Bloomfield, ON

American artist Jason Kimes is best known for his compelling and beautiful figurative outdoor work. This imposing sculpture (254 cm high) of a nude male in a classic yoga pose–arms c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture
Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture

Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

A dark grey ceramic head with a deep, steady gaze and a weathered metal-like surface explores the expressive possibilities of the human face. Created by Spanish artist Óscar Aldonza...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Glaze

Family XII by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of a couple.
Family XII by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of a couple.

Family XII by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of a couple.

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Coltishall, GB

Family XII is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture portraying a couple in love by Nando Kallweit. There is an intimacy to the piece that celebrates the shared joy between two peop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

T Love - Donald Trump
T Love - Donald Trump

T Love - Donald Trump

Located in London, GB

Joan Cornella T-Love, 2025 vinyl sculpture edition of 200 printed signature Over the last decade, Joan Cornellà skyrocketed to internet fame with absurd, disturbing cartoons that ca...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

"Crouching Woman" Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Castañeda, Circa 1972, III/VI
"Crouching Woman" Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Castañeda, Circa 1972, III/VI

"Crouching Woman" Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Castañeda, Circa 1972, III/VI

By Felipe Castañeda

Located in San Francisco, CA

Felipe Castañeda Mujer Agachada (Crouching Woman), 1972 Bronze, wood base 12 x 9.5 x 11.5 inches Edition III/VI Most recent owners acquired this limited-edition bronze sculpture fro...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bring Figurative Sculptures into Your Home

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.

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