$277Sale Price|20% Off
Boy on Dolphin Figurine from Bing & Grøndahl, 1950
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Chorzów, PL
This exquisite Boy on Dolphin figurine was produced by the renowned Danish porcelain manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl in 1950. Crafted in fine porcelain, the piece beautifully captur...
Porcelain
French 19th Century Cast Iron Fountain Of A Young Boy Holding A Dolphin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The charming young boy displays finely detailed wings on his back and is standing on one foot while holding a dolphin.
Iron
French 19th Century Cast Iron Fountain of a Young Boy Holding a Dolphin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely charming French 19th century cast iron fountain of a young boy holding a dolphin. The fountain is raised by a square base with concave corners and an elegan...
Iron
Antique Figural Bronze Sculpture of a Boy Riding a Dolphin C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural Bronze Sculpture of a Boy Riding a Dolphin with Marble or Stone Base C1900 Measures- 9.5"H x 7.75"W x 7.5"D
Marble, Bronze
"Boy on a Dolphin" Bronze Ashtray by FC Hibbard
By Frederick Cleveland Hibbard
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rare bronze ashtray featuring a boy on a dolphin designed by Frederick Cleveland Hibbard. A souvenir that was given to male guests at the opening gala of the Stevens Hotel on May 2...
Bronze
French Patinated Bronze Lamp Modelled as a Putto
Located in London, GB
French patinated bronze lamp modelled as a putto French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 61cm, diameter 18cm Formed as a putto holding a wooden lamp, this Belle Époque piece is as m...
Bronze
Early 1900s French Bronze Statue of Boy and Duck
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast during the early 1900s in France, this captivating bronze statue boasts a rich patina with a mesmerizing blend of turquoise, gold, and gray patina, giving it a unique and timele...
Metal, Bronze
Plaster Maquette Sculpture of a Young Boy
By John Hodges & Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Plaster sculpture of a naked young boy holding fishes aloft. This charming sculpture is believed to be a maquette of John Hodges' fountain sculpture in Braintree, Essex. A ma...
Plaster
Antique Italian Bronze Boy Fountain or Bird Bath Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
With wonderful aged patina, whether a water feature or a standalone sculpture, this wonderful 20th Century Bronze Fountain or Bird Bath will charm the most discriminating art lover....
Bronze
$7,500
H 15 in W 13 in D 6 in
"Mermaid Riding Dolphin", Rare, Large Art Deco Sculpture with Female Nude
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek and sensual, this large, extraordinary porcelain sculpture was created by Kai Nielsen, Denmark's leading figurative sculptor in the first decades of the 20th century. Nielsen w...
Porcelain
Bronze Fountain Statue of A Cherub holding a Fish
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze fountain figure of a winged cherub holding a fish, the figure standing with proper right foot aloft, the right foot standing atop rock-work base with seashells, the fish of ...
Bronze
$14,800
H 54.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
Bronze, Copper
French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
By Auguste Moreau
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Bronze
19th-Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Cherub by Clodion
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century French bronze sculpture, signed “Clodion”, beautifully captures the playful spirit of a cherub. The figure stands dynamically poised, one arm raised while ...
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture of a Cherub Riding a Fish, Fountain Water Feature
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Sculpture of a Cherub Riding a Fish, Fountain Water Feature A superb verdigris patinated Sculpture this one is designed as a fountain Our cheeky little chap is riding a widemouthed...
Cast Stone
Roman Style Bronze Putti Fountain Statue
Located in Houston, TX
20th-century Roman-style bronze putti carrying a fish
Bronze
Antique Bronze Fountainhead of Boy with Duck, Italian, Circa 1870
Located in Montreal, QC
A life-sized antique bronze fountain-head modeled as a boy holding a duck. The water spouts out of the ducks mouth. It would work well simply as a member of a bronze group. This cha...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet Base diameter 6" 9"W x 23"H
Bronze
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in
Large Cast Bronze Selini Boy Fountain, Kneeling Design, French Style, 2000s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Cast Bronze Selini Boy Fountain Description: A kneeling Selini with forked entwined tail at back, rush wreath in hair, an open mouthed fish grasped to his chest; the fish pl...
Bronze
$800Sale Price|50% Off
H 5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Just Andersen Rhino Merman Sculpture Paperweight Art Deco, 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A rare Jus Andersen sculpture or paperweight in patinated bronze called “Disko” of a Merman atop of a rhino head. Signed
Bronze
$600
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-20th Century Porcelain Sculpture of Faun and a Rabbit by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century danish glazed porcelain sculpture of Faun (satyr) sitting over a column and a rabbit by danish firm Royal Copenhagen By: Royal Copenhagen Material: porcelain, paint...
Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.