Silver Statue Table Lamp, Boy on a Swimming Dolphin
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early 20th century statue in form of a boy on a swimming dolphin that has been made to a table lamp.
1910s French Antique Marble Boy
Marble, Silver Plate
Silver Statue Table Lamp, Boy on a Swimming Dolphin
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early 20th century statue in form of a boy on a swimming dolphin that has been made to a table lamp.
Marble, Silver Plate
Pair of Continental 19th Century Gilt Bronze Boy and Girl Candelabras
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of continental 19th century gilt bronze boy and girl candelabras on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$4,800
19th Century Victorian Marble Statue
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th c. marble staue of a young boy holding a tool in front of a tree stump. His head is
Marble
19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Beautiful 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Of A Boy With a Staff In His Hand And A
Marble
Sold|$34,563
Antique marble
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
The Bather Italian school, probably Rome A statuary marble figure of a boy, seated on a rock at
Sold|$1,150
Carved White Marble Profile Plaque
By William Couper
Located in Woodbury, CT
This signed white marble plaque depicts a young boy playing the Cello. It is signed Wm. Couper NY
Marble
Antique Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Putto Reading a Book Signed Pugi
By Pugi
Located in Roma, IT
("Statues, busts, and groups in marble") by J. and G. Pugi Brothers were displayed in the
Statuary Marble
Italian Sculpture 19th Century White Tuscany Alabaster Marble Signed Fiaschi
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Roma, IT
), Courting Boy and Girl (white marble), Female nude partially draped (marble), A Good Book (marble
Alabaster
Sold|$5,800
French Garden Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Garden statue of metal headless boy on faux marble base. To see more items from Foxglove
Metal
Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar as a Boy, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
19th century portrait bust of Augustus Caesar, heir to Julius Caesar, depicted as a boy while he
Marble
Art Deco Pair of Half Boy, Half Goat or Satyr Bronze on Marble Bookends
Located in Brighton, GB
Pair of rare and unusual half boy, half goat / satyr / Art Deco bronze on heavy marble base
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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