Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, 'Image Sailboat', West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha wall plaque, glazed ceramic, (Image Sailboat) West Germany Was produced in the 1960's handmade, and made in Germany. Very collectible.
Ceramic
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, (Image Flower arrangement) West Germany Was produced in the 1960's handmade, and made in Germany. Very collectible.
Ceramic
Rusha Wall Plaque, Glazed Ceramic, 'Image of Cranes' West Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Verviers, BE
Rusha wall plaque, glazed ceramic, (Image of Cranes) West Germany Was produced in the 1960's handmade, and made in Germany. Very collectible.
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc
By Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, Métiers D'Art Maredsous
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Women's bust Copper Wall Plaque Wood Framed Signed Luc The piece is in Good condition and a real beauty! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questio...
Copper
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H 19 in W 15.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oval Wall Hanging Bird Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique Black Forest bird sculptures was crafted in France, circa 1870.
Oak
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H 73 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vintage Signed Curtis Jere C. Jere Chrome Steel Birds in Flight Sculpture, 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful chrome steel metal sculpture "Birds in Flight" by Curtis Jere 1976. Signature and date on birds, plaque underneath bottom base.
Steel, Chrome
Hand Carved Plaque Of Kissing Birds On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone plaque of two kissing birds. Sits nicely with set of two jade colored discs.
Stone
English Carved Walnut Wall Plaque of Birds and Fruit, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Wall Plaque of Good Size By Thomas Kendall Of tondo form, constructed in hand carved walnut, the ogee swept frame enclosing a naturalistic carving of avian subjects in vine foli...
Walnut
Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Forest Carved-Game Trophy Plaques, late 19th Century Superbly hand-carved in deep relief, each oval plaque presents a freshly taken game-bird—a woodcock on one, a partr...
Wood
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H 24 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Spelter Bird Wall Trophies on Walnut Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
These large antique trophy plaques were created in France, circa 1880. Set on carved oval walnut boards, each wall hanging decor feature a detailed carved bird in high relief, tied u...
Spelter
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H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Iron Bird Wall Trophies on Walnut Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
These large heavy antique trophy plaques were created in France, circa 1880. Set on oval walnut board, each wall hanging decor feature a detailed spelter carved bird in high relief, ...
Spelter
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H 43 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in
Large Pair of 19th Century French Oak Hunting Trophy Plaques of Dead Game Birds
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of 19th century French oak hunting trophy plaques depicting intricately carved hanging dead game birds, a pheasant on the left and a bécasse or woodcock on the right, cir...
Oak
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H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 5.52 in
Antique 19th Century Italian Nature Mortes Marble Plaques, Arnoldo Soldini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
One plaque showcases birds and a hare, while the other features a fish and grouse.
Marble
Framed Judith Daner Enamel on Copper "Birds" Plaque
By Judith Daner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plaque measures 11.75" H x 15.5" L. Frame is 19.25" H x 23.25" L.
Copper, Enamel
Small Bird Wall Plaque Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measuring 10.5" in diameter and 3" deep, this small wall-mounted starburst bird sculpture by C. Jere is perfect for a small space requiring a bright splash. It is one of several Curt...
Turn of the Century French Provincial Style Hunt-Themed Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Late 19th or early 20th century French Provincial style gilt metal wall plaque of a game bird against an oval walnut plaque.
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 10.4 in D 10.4 in
Art Deco Copper Wall Plaques from the Métiers D'art at the Maredsous Abbey
By Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, Métiers D'Art Maredsous
Located in Verviers, BE
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! About Métiers D'Art Maredsous Abbey Maredsous Abbey is a Benedictine monastery at Denéenear Namur in Belgium. It was foun...
Sold
H 25.25 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
Pair of Raul Coronel Wall-Mounted Sculptural Pottery Figural's of Birds
By Raul Coronel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice matched pair of Raul Coronel Pottery Birds, mounted and with his plaque. Nicely done and extremely colorful.
Sold
H 23 in W 13 in D 3 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Pheasant Trophies
Located in Dallas, TX
The wall hanging fruitwood plaques feature two pheasants carved in high relief, tied with a rope and mounted on large leaf shaped plaques.
Walnut
Antique Carved Bird Plaque
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Carved Bird Plaque
Pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian Bird Plaques
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 1930s Indonesian Guardian bird plaques on stands. Traditionally used in rural Java by rice farmers, tacked to walls inside the home.
Wood
Antique Black Forest Fruits of the Hunt Theme 27.5" Wall Plaque
Located in South Coast, CA
A few surface marks on the left side of the plaque itself and there may be a tiny nip or two to the game bird's wing tips.
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly holding and breastfeeding her baby. The bronze is signed Gardon an unlisted scul...
Bronze
$2,519
H 24.81 in W 12.6 in D 2.76 in
Monumental French Ceramic Wall Sculpture of Two Stylized Birds, 1950s–1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive French ceramic wall relief from the 1950s depicting two stylized birds in flight. Executed in pronounced high relief, the sculpture presents a strong graphic silhouette. ...
Ceramic
Post-War Tropical Cranes Print in Original Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war midcentury tropical print featuring a group of cranes in a tropical lagoon. This print comes in its original white painted frame. Size: 26" tall x 32" wide.
Paper
$1,832
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 1.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Large Unique Stoneware Relief by Bente Jensen, Denmark, 1982
Located in Odense, DK
Large unique wall hung stoneware relief by Danish ceramics artist Bente Jessen, 1982. Hand painted flower motif. Mounted in pinewood frame. Signed and dated on the back side.
Stoneware
$695
H 6.25 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Small Hans Müller Art Nouveau Bronze Cabinet Sculpture/Bust of a Half-Clad Woman
By Hans Muller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, small-scale antique Art Nouveau cabinet bronze. In the form of a half-naked young woman in three-quarter profile. Likely an allegory to Summer or The Harvest (or possibly a...
Bronze
$1,024
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Carmen by Emmanuel Villanis, circa 1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A small French Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust titled "Carmen", after a model by Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914), circa 1900. The bust is signed "E. Villanis" in the bronze along the...
Bronze
$4,794
H 13 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Entitled "Bohémienne" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral br...
Marble, Bronze
$337
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 0.99 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Fish by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of a fish and a snail in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. At the front there are the initials of the maker dp which stands for Danny Petru...
Ceramic
$429
H 14.97 in W 7.29 in D 1.19 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief in blue, brown and green by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. At the front there are the initials of the maker el which stands for Eivor Larsson and on the ...
Ceramic
Crane Copper Wall Decoration Wall Panel Plaque Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, vintage copper crane themed wall decor. It would make a beautiful wall decoration in a seating or living area. Vibrant colors and excellent craftsmanship. Made in the 19...
Copper
Italian Ceramic Wall Plaque by Leandro Lega, Faenza, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ceramic wall plaque by Leandro Lega, produced in Faenza in the 1960s–70s. Formed in relief, the elongated surface is built up by hand—pressed, carved, and layered to crea...
Ceramic
$794
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 1.19 in
Danish Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm Pottery
By Soholm Pottery, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and a bit of a brutalist wall plaque. Signed at the front by the designer and at the back stamped with a number and factory name.
Stoneware
$1,097Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 17.33 in D 0.4 in
Fish Wall Plaque Panel Relief Master Work Helmut Schaffenacker Ceramic Pottery
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A polychrome glazed pottery wall plaque decorated with several fish, created by Helmut Schaffenacker of Ulm in the 1950s. Helmut Schaffenacker was a renowned German ceramist known fo...
Ceramic, Pottery
Landscape Crane Birds Brass Wall Decoration Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage brass crane themed wall decoration. This decorative item would make a beautiful ornament on each wall. Made in the 1960s it displays the joy of that great era wit...
Brass
Bronze bust of a Bohemian young girl, 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Enchanting patinated bronze bust of a young Bohemian girl. Batch 81 G340/24 DNYZ
Bronze
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Les Argonautes Ceramic Panel, France, Vallauris, 1960s
By Les Argonautes
Located in Paris, FR
Les Argonautes (Frédérique Bourguet and Isabelle Ferlay), French workshop created in Vallauris, south of France, in 1953 and active until the death of Frederique Bourguet in 1997.
Ceramic
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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