Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1990s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1940s French School Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl
1960s Figurative Sculptures
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Brass, Enamel
1950s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Earthenware
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Gold
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1960s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Silver
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1940s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1780s Figurative Sculptures
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Wood Panel
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Wire
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
Late 19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Copper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Metal
2010s Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
Early 20th Century French School Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Concrete
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
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.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.