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The Rape of Sabine Iconic Bronze Sculpture 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Group of Sculptures in Bronze after Jean de Boulogne (Giambologna) The torturously twisting Rape of the Sabine Women is one of the finest and most technically difficult sculpt...
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1920s Mannerist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Boris Lovet-Lorski Limestone Art Deco Head, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
White stone head in the art deco style. Born in Lithuania at the end of the nineteenth century, Boris Lovet-Lorski studied art at the Imperial Academy of Art in St. Petersburg before working briefly as an architect. He immigrated to New York in 1920 and became an American citizen five years later. His sculptures epitomize the ideals of the Art Deco decades: comprised of sleek lines and smooth surfaces, the streamlined compositions reflect the new technological forms of the machine age. Despite their modernist treatment, Lovet-Lorski’s elegant, stylized figures reference both ancient and classical sources and are characterized by a universal and serene sensibility. Concentrating on figural busts, familial groups, and standing female nudes as his subject matter, the artist rendered them in a variety of media. The materials range from the traditional bronze and marble to exotic woods and unusual stones; each is carefully selected so that its surface texture and color contribute to the emotive aura of the work. Carved out of a block of limestone, Untitled (Head) depicts a female visage nearly androgynous in its idealization. The delicate features of her face, the long, straight nose, thin pursed lips and high cheekbones, are made even more diminutive by the massive bulk of the stone that serves as their backdrop. The prominent widow’s peak of her hairline and the strong arch of her brow, two of Lovet-Lorski’s most distinctive characteristics, are elongated to accentuate the linear rhythms of the composition. The layers of her hair are delineated by stepped striations reminiscent of archaic precedents, which meld into structural columns and connect the form architecturally to the stone’s mass. Unlike the majority of Lovet-Lorski’s sculptures, in which the heads of the figures are tilted to the side or downward to convey a pensive mood, the woman in Untitled (Head) looks straight ahead. Her frontal positioning gives the composition a nearly perfect symmetry, in turn endowing the work with a still, eternal sensibility. The notched surface of the surrounding limestone stands in sharp contrast to the smoothness of her skin. In the twenties, the artist tended to finish his sculptures to a highly polished degree of refinement, but in the thirties he began to experiment with contrasts of texture and the aesthetic of the fragment. In this respect, the work is vaguely evocative of Egyptian funerary sculptures, in which the figures were carved with an eye for three-dimensionality but were left intact in a larger piece of stone to give them physical durability and permanence. Embodying classical ideals of stoicism and universal beauty, the sculpture ultimately exudes a surface allure that is difficult to resist. A similar example of this approach can be seen in the 1937 sculpture Diana, which resides in the permanent collection of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C. Carved from a piece of black Belgian marble, the work is a stylized bust of the Greek goddess Diana...
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1930s Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Keith Haring, Luna Luna Karussell, A Poetic Extravaganza! - Pop-Up Multiple
Located in Hamburg, DE
Keith Haring 1958–1990 Luna Luna Karussell, A Poetic Extravaganza!, 1986 Medium: Pop-up cardstock multiple (Color offset print on colored cardboard, shaped and carved) Dimensions unf...
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20th Century Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cardboard, Offset

Tête de Femme, after Modigliani
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tete de Femme after Modigliani, produced by Austin Productions in 1961. Austin Productions started in Brooklyn in 1952 and began manufacturing reprodu...
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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Seated Mercury, or Hermes - God of Speed
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Mercury by Montagne has lovely patina and surface and is a pleasingly different depiction of Winged speed as he is seated! It is an arresting pose and elegant and covers all fa...
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1860s Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lifting Peace 2/24
Located in Napa, CA
“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Butterfly
Located in New York, NY
Laurence Perratzi is a French figurative artist exploring the body’s expression. Her work is a reflection on movement, strongly influenced by her athletic background where poise and ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Amancio. " DECONSTRUCCION IV " Original sculpture bronze Iron-
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ bronze. Series limited to 7 copies. Fantastic piece of art representing Spanish sculpture AMANCIO Gonzalez ( Leon 1965 ) Amancio Gon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

"Love Yourself" Figurative Abstract Clay Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Yeonsoo Kim, "Love Yourself," 2023, Local clay, white slip, 13 x 12 x 12 inches Korean ceramic artist Yeonsoo Kim masterfully blends the ancient Onggi tradition with bold, contempor...
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2010s Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Slip

Bird II (Light), 2024 - Minimalist Contemporary Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Emma Maiden has exhibited her sculptures throughtout the UK since the mid-1990s, with shows including The Fine Art Society, London; the RWA Bristol; West Wales Arts Centre, Fishguard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Glance Dance III - tall, abstracted figures, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Two minimalist human-like forms appear to be dancing—their elongated shapes entwined; their ‘faces’ glancing towards one another. This is Robert Clarke-Ellis’s work. His abstract scu...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Japanese Suzuribako Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellent condition-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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1980s Showa Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

An Early 20th Century Cigar Store Indian, Carved Wood With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Cotignac, FR
A 20th Century wood carved male figure, a 'Cigar Store Indian' with original polychrome decoration. A now controversial subject, but none the less charming rendition, of a native North American man originally probably used as an advertising figure. Wonderful quality of carving capturing the stance of the man looking out to the distance, hair flowing to his back and plait to the side, all the details of his costume, his native dress and hairpipe breastplate (suggesting he is possibly a Comanche) and chest ornament, apron, trousers, mocassins, shield and arrows. The original Polychrome decoration has weathered beautifully as has the wood itself to present a sculpture that would adorn any collection or interior. Because of the general illiteracy of the populace, early store owners used descriptive emblems or figures to advertise their shops' wares. American Indians and tobacco had always been associated because American Indians introduced tobacco to Europeans. As early as the 17th century, European tobacconists used figures of American Indians to advertise their shops. Because European carvers had never seen a Native American, these early cigar-store "Indians" looked more like Africans with feathered headdresses and other fanciful, exotic features. These carvings were called "Black Boys" or "Virginians" in the trade. Eventually, the European cigar-store figure...
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Mini-Caryatid - Sculpture by M. Berrocal - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Nickel Plated 24 Element Puzzle Sculpture, 1968-1969, realized by Miguel Berrocal. Signature and number engraved. Edition of 9500 pieces.  Ref. Catalogo General/Obras Recientes,197...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Dancer no. 5 - Martijn Soontiens, 21st Century Contemporary Sculpture of a Man
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This sculpture is made out of bronze, by Dutch artist Martijn Soontiens. He made a series of sculptures for the latest exposition at Galerie Bonnard. You can check out the rest of th...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Harlequin - 21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Dancing Jester
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This sculpture is made by Dutch artist Romee Kanis. You can rightly call Romee Kanis an old acquaintance of the gallery, her work was regularly seen at th...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Niemand (UE)
Located in Denver, CO
In German, the meaning of the word "niemand" ranges from nobody, none, and no one to anybody. Apply that to Viktor's unique sculptures and a dose of humorous social commentary meets...
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

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Paint, Polyurethane

Oceanic Essence: Ancient Face & Fish Symbol by Marc Zimmerman - Totem Sculpture
Located in Carmel, CA
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery, Carmel CA. Step into the enchanting world of Marc Zimmerman's clay totem sculpture, where ancient mystique meets the vibrant ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Wood, Glaze

Huichol "Astronaut" Bluetooth Speaker Mexican Beaded Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
FROM THE SPACE TO YOUR DESK!!!. . . BLUETOOTH AND RADIO SPEAKER INCLUDED!!!! A more traditional HUICHOL style sculpture. Looks great in any room!!! ALTERATION ART . . . is a colla...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...
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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

The Florist, Free Standing Indoor Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Kay Ritter Title: Florist Medium: Papier-mache with metal watering can, glasses, papier-mache flowers Year: 1995 Size: 57 x 24 x 14 in. (...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% (Haring Be@rbrick)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Har...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Serendipity by Romain Langlois - Gold tone polished bronze sculpture, abstract
Located in Paris, FR
Serendipity is an abstract sculpture by the French contemporary artist Romain Langlois. Gold tone polished bronze sculpture: 102 cm × 64 cm × 88 cm. Edition of 8 + 4 A.P. This sculp...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Horse
Located in Greenwich, CT
Figure of a horse , French 1940's , on a marble base appears unsigned finely carved, beautiful rendering, nice patina
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1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Crabe aux pattelas by Chésade - Bronze sealife sculpture, animal art, crab
Located in Paris, FR
Crabe aux pattelas is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 38 × 31 × 30 cm (15 × 12.2 × 11.8 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

KAWS COMPANION 2020: Complete Set of 3 Works (KAWS 2020 set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS 2020 Companion: Complete Set of 3 Works: KAWS COMPANION 2020 was created by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his signature figure, Companion — and as cultural commen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Two Ibis by Chésade - Bronze animal sculpture, birds, realistic, expressive
Located in Paris, FR
Two Ibis is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 25.5 × 38 × 21 cm (10 × 15 × 8.3 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certificate of au...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian master - 18th century figure sculpture - Virgin Pity - Carved Wood Paint
Located in Varmo, IT
Carved and painted wooden sculpture - Pietà - Italy, 18th century. 13 x 7 x h 22.5 cm. Entirely made of carved and polychrome painted wood. Condition report: Good state of conserv...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Reaching (bronze hand)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Reaching, ca. 1980. Cast bronze. Signed in lower region on wrist. A rare example from the artist's later period influenced by figurative abstraction with expressionist tendencies. James Edward Lewis (August 4, 1923 – August 9, 1997) was an African-American artist, art collector, professor, and curator in the city of Baltimore. He is best known for his role as the leading force for the creation of the James E. Lewis Museum of Art, an institution of the HBCU Morgan State University. His work as the chairman of the Morgan Art Department from 1950 to 1986 allowed for the museum to amass a large collection of more than 3,000 works, predominantly of African and African diasporan art.[1] In addition, he is also well known for his role as an interdisciplinary artist, primarily focused on sculpture, though also having notable examples of lithography and illustration. His artistic style throughout the years has developed from an earlier focus on African-American history and historical figures, for which he is most notable as an artist, to a more contemporary style of African-inspired abstract expressionism. Early and personal life James E. Lewis was born in rural Phenix, Virginia on August 4, 1923 to James T. Lewis and Pearline (Pearlean) Harvey.[5] Lewis' parents were both sharecroppers. Shortly after his birth, his father moved to Baltimore for increased job opportunity; James E. was subsequently raised by his mother until the family was reunited in 1925. They lived for a short time with distant relatives until moving to a four-bedroom house on 1024 North Durham Street in East Baltimore, a predominantly African-American lower-class neighborhood close to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Lewis' primary school, PS 101, was the only public school in East Baltimore that served black children. Lewis grew up in a church-going family, his parents both active members of the Faith Baptist Church, devoting the entirety of their Sundays to church activities. His parents worked a variety of different jobs throughout his youth:[6] his father working as a stevedore for a shipping company, a mechanic, a custodian, a mailroom handler,[6] and an elevator operator.] His mother worked as both a clerk at a drugstore[7] and a laundress for a private family.[4] Lewis' primary exposure to the arts came from Dr. Leon Winslow, a faculty member at PS 101 who Lewis saw as "providing encouragement and art materials to those who wanted and needed it." In fifth grade, Lewis transferred to PS 102. Here, he was able to receive specialized Art Education in Ms. William's class under the guidance of Winslow. He was considered a standout pupil at PS 102 as a result of his introduction to the connection between the arts and the other studies. His time spent in Ms. Pauline Wharton's class allowed for him to experiment with singing, to which he was considered a talented singer. His involvement in this class challenged his earlier belief that singing was not a masculine artistic pursuit. He was able to study both European classics and negro spirituals, which was one of his earliest introductions to arts specific to American black culture. Under Ms. Wharton's direction, he was also involved in many different musical performances,[6] including some works of the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project.[8] Lewis attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, where his love of the arts was heightened through his industrial art class with Lee Davis...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Qing dynasty figurative censer bronze 19th century
Located in Florence, IT
Oriental Chinese bronze statuette measuring 16, 5 x 16 cm depicting a sage riding a horse. Note the accuracy of the details, from the tassels on the harnesses to the under saddle wit...
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19th Century Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Plaster French Art Deco Style Sailor Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, IT
French sculpture from the mid-20th century. Plaster work depicting a Sailor in Art Deco style, copy of the famous Meurice ceramic, Ideal Man scanning the...
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1940s Figurative Sculptures

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Chalk

The Group by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, group of human figures, harmony
Located in Paris, FR
The Group is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 40 × 21.5 × 5.5 cm (15.7 × 8.5 × 2.2 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

MUMUYE FIGURE
Located in Three Oaks, MI
Within Nigeria's Benue River Valley region, such representations have been associated with a range of functions, including reinforcement of the status of male elders and used by heal...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Abstract Figure
By Raul Diaz
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Raul Diaz (Argentina, b.1950). Abstract Figure, ca. 1970s. Canved Walnut. Measures 17 inches tall including wood base. Carved signature in lower region. Excellent condition. An ear...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

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

Le Roitelet
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Monogrammed : FXL Dated : 2003 Numbered EA 2/4B Stamped with foundry mark : bocquel fd. PROVENANCE Marie Lalanne former collection, daughter of the artist. LITERATURE W....
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Panther sniffing
Located in PARIS, FR
Panther sniffing by Georges GUYOT (1885-1972) Rare sculpture in bronze with a nuanced dark brown patina Signed on the base " Guyot " Cast by " Susse Frères Editeurs Paris " (with the foundry mark) France circa 1935 height 33,5 cm length 49 cm depth 12 cm Biography : Georges Lucien Guyot (1885-1973) known as Georges Guyot was a French animal artist. From an early age, he showed artistic abilities, but the modest conditions of his parents did not allow him to study art. He was doing his apprenticeship with a woodcarver. Guyot then excelled at copying works of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but soon he showed a special attraction for nature. This attraction led him to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris where he could study wild animals and translated his observations into sculpture and painting. As a famous figure of Montmartre, he was the host of the Bateau-Lavoir from the time of Cubism. In 1931, Georges Guyot joined the group of "The Twelve", created by François Pompon and Jane Poupelet, gathering sculptors like Marcel Lémar, Paul Jouve, André Margat, Jean-Claude de Saint-Marceaux, Georges Hilbert, or even the painter Adrienne Jouclard...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

5th Avenue P
Located in PARIS, FR
"5th Avenue P" by David Gerstein is a vibrant wall sculpture that captures the dynamic energy of New York City's iconic 5th Avenue. Using bold colors and layered shapes, Gerstein bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Doe An original Bronze sculpture
Located in Tetbury, GB
An elegant contemporary Bronze sculpture , created and cast in the UK, by leading sculptor Adam Roud. Finished in a deep traditional brown patina it has both an air of tradition with...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Extra Extra Read All About It, New York City Newsstand, 3D Construction, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Red Grooms New York City Newsstand, "Extra, Extra Read All About It", 2003 Mixed Media 3-D Construction in Custom Fitted Lucite Box 20 × 26 1/2 × 10 1/2 inches Frame included Edition...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen

Confabulations by Marine de Soos - Bronze sculpture, figurative, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Confabulations is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 37.5 × 16 × 8.5 cm (14.8 × 6.3 × 3.3 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular 999 pcs edition of the famous "Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, exceptional...
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19th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Preoccupied' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Moon by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary concrete sculpture, futuristic figure, grey
Located in Paris, FR
Moon is a unique glass fiber reinforced concrete sculpture by contemporary artist Pavlína Kvita, dimensions are 130 × 100 × 58 cm (51.2 × 39.4 × 22.8 in). The sculpture is signed an...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete

Piper Draped, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Piper represents the very embodiment of joy. With a thousand nuances of form, from her outstretched fingers to the carefree tilt of her head, she conveys a sense of youth and hop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Listening, bronze sculpture, childs portrait, black granite base, green patina
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Listening, bronze sculpture, childs portrait, black granite base, green patina 35 lbs
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Pablo Picasso, Visage Brun-Bleu (Ramie 2), White Earthenware Clay Plate 1947
Located in Long Island City, NY
Created in 1947, this early Picasso ceramic is the second that artist ever produced. It is in wonderful condition and presented in a fine black wood fra...
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1940s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Glaze

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursui...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20 MG Peace, Love, Hope pill Combo (black, pink, mint green)
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 3 ce...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Automotive Paint

Pothos Sculpture Lost Wax Bronze Method Florence Cesello 18 x 6 x 6
Located in Houston, TX
"Pothos is one of the Ancient Greek Erotes dedicated to yearning and desire. He is the son of the West Wind "Zephryos" and "Iris," the rainbow. This is the artist proof of an edit...
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2010s Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Female Carrara Marble Gilt Bronze Bust Statue Sculpture 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very beautiful antique Art Nouveau bronzed Carrara marble sculpture bust of a young maiden circa 1900, by Gustave Van Vaerenbergh (1871-1927). The sculpture portrays a beautiful young maiden made from Cararra marble, she is wearing a laurel wreath in her hair. She wears a bronzed bodice with leaf decoration in relief and is raised on a varigated grey & white socle base. The sculpture is signed to the rear " G. V. Vaerenbergh" and numbered "1173", the bust is in excellent condition. Gustave Van Vaerenbergh attended classes at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium from 1888 to 1890. Like many artists from a modest background (he was the son of a shoemaker) , Gustave Van Vaerenbergh went to work in companies where he could use his artistic talent and education for commercial purposes. In 1901 he moved to Saint-Josse-ten-Noode , and a year later to Schaerbeek where he would live for the rest of his life. He went to work there as a " mouleur en plâtre " (modeller or maker of matrices for plaster statues) at the company A. Carli Frères in the L'Olivierstraat in Schaerbeek, a company that produced commercial statues. This successful company, which was active from the beginning to the middle of the twentieth century , initially had about 20 employees and at its peak about 100 employees. The statues were distributed worldwide. Antonio Carli, a sculptor, was the founder of the Atelier A. Carli Frères, together with family members. They came from Bagni di Lucca...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Showtime Atelier, Red
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“A silent medium within a silent medium.” These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald’s trademark skill at...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique 19th century Bronze Dog Portrait of a Löwchen on a Marble Base
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Bronze Dog Portrait of a Löwchen on a Marble Base French 19th century 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2 inches The chiseled bronze has a nuanced, rich brown patina depicting a Löwchen in the round, seated on a quadrangular marble base decorated with very fine gilt bronze flowers and fluted feet. Napoleon III, Louis XVI style. Based on a model by Jacques Caffieri for the Prince de Condé in 1773. (More images to be added.)F Executed during the nineteenth century, this figure is fully in line with the eclectic taste of the reign of Napoleon III. Indeed, the Empress Eugenie brought the Louis XVI style up to date in her castle of Compiègne. Jacques Caffieri is one of the most famous bronze smiths of the eighteenth century. In 1715 he was admitted as a master caster and chiseler, and worked almost exclusively for the crown castles...
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19th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Catch me if you can!- 21st Century Dutch Bronze Sculpture of a Squirrel
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This squirrel is made by Dutch Artist Frans van Straaten. Van Straaten should be called an artist of balance always searching for harmony between force and movement in combination with space. Because of the wide range in his art-education he has mastered the art of drawing, painting and sculpting technology. However, the classical plastic art of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of sculpture in answer to his urge for art. Due to this style of sculpting, the preference for bronze is natural. After his study of sculpture at the Academy of Art in Rotterdam (1988), Frans van Straaten creates bronze sculptures in which he unites force and movement. Feeling and Emotion converted into Matter Sculpture is an experience of space combined with the challenge of the three-dimensional. The tension of space and movement are the themes, which Frans expresses in his sculptures. Summary it can be said that the power of life and being, the feeling and emotion by force and movement will be converted into matter. The experience of space is being expressed in the shapes and characters in each of Frans’ sculptures. His sculptures of bulls express explosive power while the horses find their strength in being elegant. Each sculpture recalls this way their own association and serves as a metaphor for a certain emotion. Feelings, which has inspired the artist for each sculpture. Powerful and Elegant Looking at the works of this artist, it becomes very clear that one of his most important sources is his background in art history. The Renaissance period as well as several Italian artists served as inspiration to Frans as a sculpture. For instance the expressions in Leonardo da Vinci’s artworks, and also Giovanni Bologna...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Out of the Sky- 21st century Bronze sculpture of Cheetah's running, jumping down
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Antoinette Briët 'Out of the sky' 40 x 60 x 30 cm bronze on a plate of bluestone This Sculpture of jumping cheetah's is made by Dutch artist Antoinette Briet. Her forms are an abs...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bluestone, Bronze

Atlas - Original Sculpture by EMPHI - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful original sculpture entitled "Atlas" was realized by the Italian artist EMPHI in 2020. Pressed paper on a wooden base. Signed below the base. Certificate of authentic...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

" Leapfrog" from Huichol Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
¡ Holiday Special Pricing ! LEAPFROG has special HAND DRAWING OF HANDS on the pumpkin area . . . reach out and collect! ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Resin, Mixed Media

African art tribal maternity figure, Lobi peoples Ghana - Ivory Coast
Located in Norwich, GB
A delightful African maternity figure from the Lobi peoples of the Ivory Coast/Ghana. With a serene yet feisty expression, the mother is carry...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Instant Moules V by Ondřej Oliva - wall sculpture, black & silver shells
Located in Paris, FR
Instant Moules V is a nickeled and elox aluminium wall sculpture by contemporary Czech sculptor Ondřej Oliva, dimensions are 50× 35× 25cm (19.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 in). Mollusc shells are a...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bufo Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Marble Stone Male Figure
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bufo Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Marble Stone Male Figure Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high school, he intensively practises his profession as a sculptor. Only when his work would measure up to his own standards, he decided to present it to the rest of the world. In 1995, he exhibited for the first time with Morren Galleries. Van der Kant desires to sculpt young people who still stand uninhibited and curiously in life. The reason he chooses to sculpt boys is, because he is one himself, this way the subject is closer to him. The anatomy of his figures testify of perfectionism. Van der Kant's subjects show similarities with the sculptures from the Greek and Roman antiquity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures by Hippolyte Moreau
Located in New York, NY
HIPPOLYTE FRANÇOIS MOREAU French, (1832-1927) ‘Eaves Dropping’ and ‘Consolation’ Patinated bronze; signed ‘Moreau’ 25 x 11 inches
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1880s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Omaggio To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Omaggio To Picasso Woman in Hat Murano Glass Sculpture Artist signed and titled. Walter Furlan was born (1931-2018) in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. He started to work in a f...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Stradling the Blind" Abstract Relief Sculpture
Located in Soquel, CA
"Stradling the Blind" Wood Panel Original Painting and Carving. Carved sculpture and painting by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 20th century). This bold piece features a carved oval ...
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1990s Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Fabric, Resin, Handmade Paper

Reni by Nando Kallweit. Elegant bronze Sculpture.
Located in Coltishall, GB
Reni by Nando Kallweit. An elegant figurative bronze sculpture of the female form. Edition of 25 Dimensions: 21cm tall
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lucifer Evangilans Bronze Contemporary Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lucifer Evangilans Bronze Contemporary Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Shade Tree" (2024) By Tim Cherry, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Denver, CO
"Shade Tree" By Tim Cherry is an original, handmade bronze sculpture that depicts a squirrel resting on a tree branch, with its tail and one of its legs dangling off the side.
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Yellow Dog
Located in London, GB
Always drawn from life and most often constructed in re-claimed steel, Iain Nutting’s sculptures reflect his belief in the importance of the conservation of animals and of the natura...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Stoneware Figurative Sculpture: 'I caught a fish, I caught a fish!'
Located in New York, NY
The draw of clay for Anastassia is in its innate ability to connect us to our unconscious and past experiences of touch. Her work, led by intuition and a sense of play, explores the ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze, Ceramic, Clay

Inside Out 9/100- Kevin Box and Robert J. Lang
Located in Napa, CA
“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bougeoir éléphant, éléphant lumineux
Located in PARIS, FR
Edition Signed : Lalanne FXL Numeroted : 8/8A With the Coubertin foundry mark : FC
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carrara Marble Double Janus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular, hand-carved Carrara marble double Janus sculpture. Note: green marble showing in some detail images is from a pedestal and not...
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Early 1800s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Cobalt Swallows (Qty 13)
Located in Napa, CA
Rob Snyder, a Northwest native, is a highly accomplished glass artist who resides and operates his studio on picturesque Vashon Island, Washington. With nearly thirty years of ded...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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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