What is the difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay?

The difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay is composition. Sculpture clay usually involves synthetic polymers that make it easy to work into highly complex shapes. Although there are various types of ceramic clay, it generally is a mix of kaolin and ball clay, which are less flexible and stretchy. Due to its properties, it can be formed into more basic shapes. Find a variety of ceramics and sculptures on 1stDibs.

Clay Architectural Sculpture

19th Century Antique Tiles

Peter Clay

Majolica Tiles

Minton Hollins

Mintons Stoke On Trent

Minton Tile

Minton England

Ceramic Art Sculpture Contemporary

Peter JohnsonContemporary Porcelain Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Architectural Design, Yellow, 2015

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 11 in D 11 in

Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Architectural Design, Yellow

By Peter Johnson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Architectural Design, Yellow My work explores transformation using the kiln as a vehicle for deconstruction. The porcelain grid sys...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze

Ruth VidalMiniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture, 2023

$1,942

H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in

Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture

Located in Carballo, ES

The artist focuses on the intermediate places, the borders and limits of architecture and art. The sculpture is part of a larger series by the artist, the dimensions are 18 x 35 x 3 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Custom Large-Scale Architectural Wall Installation by Natasha Kanevski

$33,000

H 240 in W 240 in D 5 in

Custom Large-Scale Architectural Wall Installation by Natasha Kanevski

Located in Cedar Park, TX

Materials: Lightweight air-dry clay, spray paint, and professional-grade mounting hardware.

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2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay

12/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha Architectural Wall Piece 10355

$1,600

H 11 in W 11 in D 1.75 in

12/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha Architectural Wall Piece 10355

Located in Ukiah, CA

122/13thC Song Dynasty Chinese Terracotta Buddha in the form of an Architectural wall piece. These are sometimes referred to as bricks, though they are much larger and finer than any...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Glazed Antique Lion Mask Attributed to LEFCO

$4,050

H 13 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Glazed Antique Lion Mask Attributed to LEFCO

By Lefco

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A glazed antique lion mask attributed to LEFCO dating back to the 1900s. This distinctive piece is modelled with high detail using various sculpting techniques, finished with a marb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Glazed Antique Lion Mask Attributed to LEFCO

$4,050

H 13 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Glazed Antique Lion Mask Attributed to LEFCO

By Lefco

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A glazed antique lion mask attributed to LEFCO dating back to the 1900s. This distinctive piece is modelled with high detail using various sculpting techniques, finished with a marb...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Maw & Co. Encaustic Ochre Glazed Mask Tile c.1870

$1,191

H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in

Maw & Co. Encaustic Ochre Glazed Mask Tile c.1870

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting 6-inch encaustic ochre and cream glazed tile depicting an architectural male mask by Maw & Co. dating to circa 1870. This antique tile is an eye-catching collector’s...

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Maw & Co Antique English Green Glazed Lion Tile Ex. Chris Blanchett Collection

$2,144

H 5.91 in W 8.86 in D 0.79 in

Maw & Co Antique English Green Glazed Lion Tile Ex. Chris Blanchett Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 20th century antique English green glazed lion tile by Maw & Co. dating from circa 1920, ex. Chris Blanchett collection. Finished in an attractive light green glaze, this l...

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Early 20th Century English Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Minton & Co 8-inch Neoclassical Sepia Tile

$1,422

H 8.04 in W 8.04 in D 0.4 in

Minton & Co 8-inch Neoclassical Sepia Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique 8-inch Decorative Neoclassical Tile by Minton

$1,422

H 8.04 in W 8.04 in D 0.4 in

Antique 8-inch Decorative Neoclassical Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Reclaimed Christopher Russell Tile Panel ex Chris Blanchett Collection

$3,233

H 12.8 in W 8.47 in D 0.56 in

Reclaimed Christopher Russell Tile Panel ex Chris Blanchett Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual and striking 6 tile panel by ceramicist Christopher Russel, originally made as a maquette for Swanage Library, England, and later acquired by collector and expert Chris Bl...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Burmantofts Neoclassical Style Tiles

$1,599

H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 0.6 in

Pair of Burmantofts Neoclassical Style Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of Burmantofts neoclassical style tiles dating to the 19th century. Modelled in relief, each 6-inch tile is picked out in a tonal deep majolica glaze, one decorated with a po...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay

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19th Century Yellow Clay Chimney Pot Garden Sculpture

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H 46 in Dm 18 in

19th Century Yellow Clay Chimney Pot Garden Sculpture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large, 46 inches tall x 18 wide clay chimney pot. It's 1st life sat atop a chimney and at some was salvaged. Now it's ready to be a focal point in your garden or patio. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Irene Wheeler 'Beirut' Architectural Abstract Sculpture

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H 4.88 in W 15.25 in D 7.5 in

Irene Wheeler 'Beirut' Architectural Abstract Sculpture

By Irene Wheeler

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of architectural abstract modern sculptures by artist Irene Wheeler (American, 1917-2003), crafted of oxidized clay, produced circa 1980s, from the artist's 'Beirut' line.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

19th Century Sculpture Architectural Perspective in Low Relief by Gondran

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H 12.21 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Sculpture Architectural Perspective in Low Relief by Gondran

By Gondran

Located in Marseille, FR

Architectural perspective sculpture in low relief bump by Gondran representing the city of Aix hotel in Provence. Terracotta from the early 20th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Cloitre Saint Sauver Architectural Perspective Sculpture by Gondran

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H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in

Early 20th Cloitre Saint Sauver Architectural Perspective Sculpture by Gondran

By Gondran

Located in Marseille, FR

Sculpture architectural perspective round terracotta bump Gondran signed and dated 1906 with a remarkable finesse. Representing the cloister St. Sauver in Aix en Provence.

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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Una Mjurka Architectural Ceramic Sculpture #2

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H 11.5 in W 6 in D 5.25 in

Una Mjurka Architectural Ceramic Sculpture #2

Located in Oakland, CA

Incredible geometric architectural ceramic slab sculpture by well accomplished artist, Una Mjurka. Incredibly well executed piece. Una Mjurka was born in Riga, Latvia. She received...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Una Mjurka Architectural Ceramic Sculpture #1

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H 23 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Una Mjurka Architectural Ceramic Sculpture #1

Located in Oakland, CA

Incredible geometric ceramics slab sculpture by well accomplished artist, Una Mjurka. Incredibly well executed piece. Una Mjurka was born in Riga, Latvia. She received an Artist Ex...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Modernist Studio Pottery, Sculptural, Architectural by William E. Rodler

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H 17 in W 5 in D 3 in

Modernist Studio Pottery, Sculptural, Architectural by William E. Rodler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful, modernist abstract sculptural bottle vase, sculpted clay, executed by William E.Rodler, Buffalo society of Arts.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Small Architectural Sculpture by Jerry L. Pollak

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H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 in

Small Architectural Sculpture by Jerry L. Pollak

By Jerry Pollack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully architectural sculpture by California artist/architect Jerry L.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Group of Architectural Models for Wall Tiles, clay/ tone, 1950, Germany

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H 5.52 in W 12.6 in D 1.5 in

Group of Architectural Models for Wall Tiles, clay/ tone, 1950, Germany

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

A group of three appealing architectural models for large wall tiles, or wall surfaces, made of fired tone/ clay by Assenmacher, Germany, circa 1950. The tiles can be hanged on a wal...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Gordon B. Newell ‘Anteater’ Sculpture by Architectural Pottery California Modern

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H 8 in W 6 in D 26 in

Gordon B. Newell ‘Anteater’ Sculpture by Architectural Pottery California Modern

By Architectural Pottery, Gordon Newell

Located in Los Gatos, CA

‘Anteater’ sculpture by Gordon B. Newell for Architectural Pottery, c. 1960s This rare piece of ceramic sculpture is a dazzling example of the mid-century modern California style.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

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Bean Finneran 1"Yellow Mound", abstract ceramic sculpture composed of individual porcelain rods, 2020

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 16 in D 16 in

"Yellow Mound", abstract ceramic sculpture composed of individual porcelain rods

By Bean Finneran 1

Located in St. Louis, MO

"I work with a simple elemental form, a curve made from the most basic natural material, clay. I make and build with hundreds or thousands of these forms. The clay curve connects me ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Ruth VidalHyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete, 2023

$2,765

H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in

Hyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete

Located in Carballo, ES

Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

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Clay Architectural Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of clay architectural sculpture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of clay architectural sculpture — often made from ceramic, stoneware and clay — can elevate any home. There are 29 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of clay architectural sculpture you’re looking for, while we also have 202 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of clay architectural sculpture bearing modern, mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of clay architectural sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Christopher Russell, Pascale Girardin and Pierre Martinon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.