19th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Appliqués, Hand-Carved Empire Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century giltwood wall appliqués–decorative elements to enhance the architectural program–likely obtained from a church or cathedral as they are flat a...
Gold
Pair of French Louis XIV Period 1690s Carved Cherub Appliques from Strasbourg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIV period late 17th century carved cherub appliques from Strasbourg, with scrolling design. Born in the Alsacien city of Strasbourg in 1690s (which was annexe...
Wood
Christopher Schumaker Set of 2 Wood, Lead and Bronze Sculptures
Located in Mexico City, MX
A set of abstract wood, lead and bronze sculpture by Canadian artist Christopher Schumaker. One is titled "Path", signed and dated on base 1985. Dimensions: 61.5 x 27 x 9 cm....
Bronze, Lead
Asprey Carved Rock Crystal Gorilla Diamond Eye's and 18-Karat Gold Accents
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Westport, CT
Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes, together on the original petrified wood base, with gilt trim sterling signature As...
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Tall Pair of Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Wall Trophies or Appliques
Located in Nashville, TN
Presents very well, each trophy( possibly a grand tour souvenir ) of matte lemony gilt with water gilt accents. The set an allegory to Arts, music , sciences, and architecture, Of c...
Wood
Large pair of baroque style Italian paint & gilt wall appliques / finials
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of carved Italian cream painted and floral decorated wall sculpture or decorations . All carved wood and gilt embellished .
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 43.31 in W 16.14 in D 8.27 in
Huge 18th century black Virgin with the Child, Rousillon , France or Spain
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Black Virgin and Child, known as "Our Lady of Font-Romeu", in carved wood in two-part applique, polychromed and gilded.
Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 20 in D 8 in
Tall Pair of Carved Floral and Foliate Architectural Fragments or Appliques
Located in Nashville, TN
On black and gold faux marble bases. Possibly from an altar. Most likely gilded originally then stripped (traces of gesso and gilt) and white washed. Overall good condition but distr...
Wood
Namibian Wood Bangles, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A selection of Tutsi wooden bangles, each carved out of single piece of dark wood (walnut), and embossed with bronze decorations. Mounted on black metal/wood stands. Sold separatel...
Bronze
Sold
H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Polychrome Wood Crucifix Attributable to Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century polychrome wood crucifix attributable to Vincenzo Cadorin. Coming from the private Riviera del Brenta Church Home of aristocratic Venetian family Good condition ...
Gesso, Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Cupid Wall Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vividly carved wood wall applique with a double cupids and a pair of spread out wings.
Wood, Giltwood
Italian Carved Gilt Wood String of Keys Applique
Located in Washington, DC
1950's Italian carved gilt wood string of skeleton keys applique.
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 13 in D 13 in
20th Century Pair of Silver Gilt Wood Appliques or Architectural Flame Fragments
Located in Savannah, GA
20th Century Pair of Neoclassical Style Silver Gilt Wood Appliques, Torchieres, or Architectural Flame Fragments
Wood
Carved Bull Sculpture, Spain, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid wood carved sculpture of a Bull, Spain, 1960s. New flat white finish.
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Flemish Appliques by Walter Pompe
By Walter Pompe
Located in Cardiff, CA
Pair of monumental antique Flemish architectural carvings from 1736 by sculptor Walter Pompe, master sculptor with works accomplished for cathedrals in Belgium held mostly now in mus...
Gold Leaf
Teak Wood Ø30cm Globe, Red Vitrail, Hammered
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One of a kind globe Hand-carved in a solid piece of teak root Hammered on continents Finishing: Red vitrail / graphite / aluminium powder Ultra limited finishing Mounted on turn...
Metal
Bronze & Wool Sheep Sculpture
By François-Xavier Lalanne
Located in High Point, NC
Sheepskin covered bench with bronze head and feet after FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE "Mouton de laine"
Bronze
20th Century desk accessory "The Musicians"
Located in Rome, IT
A couple of hand-carved Musicians in wood inserted into a non-coeval base. The subjects represent two dancing children playing the flute. This sculpture piece is of perfect size to ...
Gold Leaf
A pair of early 18th Century French Carved gilt wall appliques.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A pair of French carved gilt wood wall appliques in the form of youths heads surmounted by baskets of flowers.
$1,825Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 13.39 in W 17.13 in D 4.34 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
Wood
Pair Brass Sculptures on Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass sculptures on marble bases.
Marble, Brass
Sculptures Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of sculptures by unknown artist. Probably produced in Sweden. Signed “MR 66 15/20” and the other “MR 66 17/20”.
Bronze
Black Stone Stylized Monkey Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A black stone stylized monkey anonymous work.
Stone
Bronze Sculpture
By François Stahly
Located in New York, NY
This bronze sculpture is by François Stahly made circa 1960. This piece is a small model of the larger "Foret de Tacoma" sculpture, which was named after the forest near Tacoma in Wa...
Bronze
Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey Statue. Offered is a 20th century Italian Hollywood Regency style glazed ceramic statue or sculpture of a monkey holding a banana. This well detailed mo...
Ceramic
Organic sculpture in Narra hardwood from the Philippines
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful organic sculpture in Narra hardwood (root wood) from the Philippines. It is an Asian tradition to appreciate sculptures found in the nature, and Narra is the national tree...
Metal
Mid-20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Dark Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze sculpture features a vertical composition made up of sharp, angular geometric shapes with a heavily textured surface, mimicking the appearance of jagged natural rock or an abs...
Bronze
Bronze Mounted Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases an interlocking narrow bronze sculpture on a Douglas fir base. Dimensions 6.75" width x 3.25" depth x 13.25" height. Cond...
Bronze
$782Sale Price|41% Off
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament. Italy circa 1780. Weathered,small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
Wood
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture, in White & Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture, in White/ Cream Gold Representing Pop -Art of of the 1980s, we are pleased to offer this remarkable life-size monkey sculpture that embo...
Composition
$4,800 / set
H 7 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Wood and Painted Cherubs , Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood, gesso, and painted hanging wall cherubs . Early 19th Century.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$260 / set
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style. During the Renaissance period, cherub and angel figural...
Gold Leaf
$7,500
H 81.63 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze with Wood Texture Brutalist Style TOTEM Form Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist TOTEM bronze sculpture in the style of artist Joel Shapiro. Cast in bronze, the sculpture takes on the surface or texture of the wood grain and ...
Bronze
$1,320 / set
H 7.25 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Pair Beautiful Baroque Style Stucco Plaster Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These beautiful Baroque plaster cherub angel heads are an antique from Italy. Made of plaster and hand painted, these cherub angel heads feature intricate detailing and an exquisite ...
Plaster, Stucco
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Repoussé Patinated Brass Vase, Hokkaido, Vikram Goyal Repoussé brass vase. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the re...
Brass
$1,178Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
$337,606
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$3,995
H 52.75 in W 26.75 in D 13.75 in
French Louis XVI Secretary, Ebonized Mahogany & Brass, Circa 1800s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Louis XVI style drop front secretary from the 1800s has impressive etched brass inlay on its exterior, which is made even more dramatic by the deep ebonized finish. The t...
Marble, Brass
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Ceiling Rose Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian style cast iron English ceiling rose wall panel. Dating to circa 1850, this panel is evocative of Victorian style with its finely cast design and repeating patt...
Metal, Iron
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Iris Vase Hayashi School
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the golden age of the Meiji period, delicately worked in fine silver wire and attributed to the celebrated master Hayashi Kodenji. ...
Enamel
$33,760
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
$6,800 / set
H 21.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...
Opaline Glass, Paint
$43,213
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Large 18K Gold, Silver Gilt, Diamond and Hardstone Bird Model by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large 18K gold, silver gilt, diamond and hardstone bird model by Asprey English, c. 1980 Height 22cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm Made in around 1980, by the renowned British firm of Asp...
Stone, Gold, Vermeil
$285,000
H 23.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...
Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
$15,200
H 10.5 in W 16.75 in D 11 in
Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted centerpiece. This wonderful octagonal shaped Chinese Export Porcela...
Ormolu
$111,410
H 67 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century French Vitrine by François Linke in the Louis XVI Style
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Louis XVI Style Vitrine Cabinet By François Linke Index no. 421 Of elegant breakfront form, surmounted by a stepped pediment top inset with three shaped and moulded ...
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
$11,008
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885
By Theodore Deck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Gourd shape vase with a spherical body and straight neck Polychrome glazed earthenware designed on both sides with a bird, butterflies, a bee, and flowers o...
Faience
$3,708
H 20.4 in W 32.1 in D 18.3 in
Antique Gothic Revival Top Quality Hand Carved & Gilt Wooden Church Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Deeply carved, extra large size, Gothic Revival corbel, bracket with a stunning patina. Finding unique antiques that have just that little bit more than your average is what we alwa...
Wood, Pine
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.