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Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s
Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s

Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Sitting boy sculpture, green lustro glazed ceramic. Giordano Tronconi (Faenza, 1932) Italy 1950s A juvenile important work by Giordano Tronconi. Signed Tronconi and numbered on t...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled figure by Robert "BOB" Brady
Untitled figure by Robert "BOB" Brady

Untitled figure by Robert "BOB" Brady

By Robert Brady

Located in Morton Grove, IL

ROBERT BRADY terracotta 20.75 x 5 x 7.5” signed by artist date unknown

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

From the Pyx Series, Full figure

From the Pyx Series, Full figure

By Peter Olson

Located in New Orleans, LA

[lives & works – Philadelphia, PA ::: b. 1954] Peter Olson is a Philadelphia-based photographer and ceramicist who creates pieces that chemically and conceptually fuse the two medi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film

Pop art "Risk" pink ceramic tank figure, Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s
Pop art "Risk" pink ceramic tank figure, Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s

Pop art "Risk" pink ceramic tank figure, Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s

Located in Firenze, IT

Pop art Risk pink ceramic tank figure Stefano Puzzo Italy ca. 2000s Signed under the base H 11.5 cm - 26.5 × 11 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Fish Boy Series Fantasy Figural Large Hand Painted Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Sergio Bustamante “Fish Boy” Series Fantasy Figural large-scale hand painted ceramic signed sculpture.

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Bitossi Limited Edition of 149 Ceramic Hen-shaped figure by Aldo Londi
Bitossi Limited Edition of 149 Ceramic Hen-shaped figure by Aldo Londi

Bitossi Limited Edition of 149 Ceramic Hen-shaped figure by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Shape made using a mold in red clay, finished with silver glaze applied in a third firing. Year of production: 1963. Re-edition year: 2008 – Limited Edition of 149 pieces. The Ri...

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2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Orientalist Ceramic Italian Figure of a boy on an Elephant by Sica
1950s Orientalist Ceramic Italian Figure of a boy on an Elephant by Sica

1950s Orientalist Ceramic Italian Figure of a boy on an Elephant by Sica

By SICA

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This captivating 1950s Italian ceramic figure, signed Sica " Società Italiana Ceramica Artistica ", presents a dynamic and exquisitely detailed scene. The piece depicts a slender fig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wooden Sculpture Decorative Figurine Seated Figure on Stool Swedish
Antique Wooden Sculpture Decorative Figurine Seated Figure on Stool Swedish

Antique Wooden Sculpture Decorative Figurine Seated Figure on Stool Swedish

Located in Wembley, GB

Beautifully stylized a woman figurine with a great balance of harmony seated on a stool, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This unique art piece is a great ...

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Ceramic, Acrylic

Porcelain Figure "Bear Bureaucrat", Ukraine By Kiev Arts Ceramic Factory
Porcelain Figure "Bear Bureaucrat", Ukraine By Kiev Arts Ceramic Factory

Porcelain Figure "Bear Bureaucrat", Ukraine By Kiev Arts Ceramic Factory

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain figure "Bear bureaucrat", Kiev Experimental Arts Ceramic Factory, Ukraine (USSR), 1955 - 1962 Additional Information: Materials: Gilding, porcelain, underglaze hand pai...

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20th Century Ukrainian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy
Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy

Vintage Italian White Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Figure of a Woman, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This item is made in white lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage St Bernard Figure, German, Ceramic, Ornament, Dog Statue, C.1980
Large Vintage St Bernard Figure, German, Ceramic, Ornament, Dog Statue, C.1980

Large Vintage St Bernard Figure, German, Ceramic, Ornament, Dog Statue, C.1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage St Bernard figure. A German, ceramic ornamental dog statue, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Utterly endearing ornamental study of the famous bre...

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Late 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style Origin: Italy, first half 20th centur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Helge Christoffersen, own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman.
Helge Christoffersen, own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman.

Helge Christoffersen, own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Helge Christoffersen (1925-1965), own workshop. Unique ceramic figure of a nude young woman with a cloth. Partially glazed earthenware. Glaze in brown-green, brown and blue colours....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Colorful Ceramic Harlequin Figure by Otello Rosa for San Polo
Vintage Italian Colorful Ceramic Harlequin Figure by Otello Rosa for San Polo

Vintage Italian Colorful Ceramic Harlequin Figure by Otello Rosa for San Polo

By San Polo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Vibrant Polychrome-Glazed with Gilt Face and Hands Harlequin Sculpture by Otello Rosa for San Polo, Venezia Sculpture Bolted to a Black Ceramic Plinth, Unsigned

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Polychrome Ceramic Figure of Guanyin on Lotus Pedestal, China
Mid-Century Polychrome Ceramic Figure of Guanyin on Lotus Pedestal, China

Mid-Century Polychrome Ceramic Figure of Guanyin on Lotus Pedestal, China

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A striking and highly decorative hand-painted ceramic figure depicting Guanyin (Quanyin), the revered Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion and mercy. Crafted in China during the mid-20...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman. Approx. 1960 Measurements: H 19.0 cm. x D 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Marked.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Rare Ceramic Figure of a Tahitian Woman
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Rare Ceramic Figure of a Tahitian Woman

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Rare Ceramic Figure of a Tahitian Woman

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a semi-naked Tahitian woman. Approx. 1960 Measurements: H 19 cm. x D 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Marked.  

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Bohemian Ceramic Figure of Draped Female by Bernhard Bloch, c. 1890
Art Nouveau Bohemian Ceramic Figure of Draped Female by Bernhard Bloch, c. 1890

Art Nouveau Bohemian Ceramic Figure of Draped Female by Bernhard Bloch, c. 1890

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Figure of Draped Female Ceramic / Majolica by Bernhard Bloch Art Nouveau Bohemian, c. 1890 "in very good condition / no chips or cracks" "In 1871, Bernhard Bloch established a pot...

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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

“Mark the School Teacher” Figural Ceramic Bust by Xiang Yang for Currey & Co.
“Mark the School Teacher” Figural Ceramic Bust by Xiang Yang for Currey & Co.

“Mark the School Teacher” Figural Ceramic Bust by Xiang Yang for Currey & Co.

By Currey & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and whimsical figural ceramic bust titled “Mark the School Teacher,” designed by Xiang Yang for Currey & Company. This sculptural work exemplifies Yang’s distinctive a...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Post-Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's
ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

ELFRIEDE MEINDL - Folk Art Ceramic Atlantic Fisherman Figure - Canada - C.1970's

Located in Chatham, ON

ELFRIEDE MEINDL (1926-2020) - Fine vintage folk art ceramic figure of an Atlantic fisherman on a plinth base - small size - featuring elaborate hand made and hand crafted details thr...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Andrea Dogterom Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman in Stripes, Netherlands, 2000s
Andrea Dogterom Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman in Stripes, Netherlands, 2000s

Andrea Dogterom Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman in Stripes, Netherlands, 2000s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A beautiful ceramic sculpture of a standing female figure in stripes by the Dutch artist Andrea Dogterom (born 1949), made around 2008.

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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

From the Pyx series, nude figure unraveling

From the Pyx series, nude figure unraveling

By Peter Olson

Located in New Orleans, LA

[lives & works – Philadelphia, PA ::: b. 1954] Peter Olson is a Philadelphia-based photographer and ceramicist who creates pieces that chemically and conceptually fuse the two medi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Photographic Film

Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix
Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix

Human Sculpture Home Décor Busts Antique Standing Male Figure, HanChristian Brix

Located in Wembley, GB

This striking 80 cm classical male sculpture features a finely detailed dark bronze-effect finish and an elegant, contemplative pose. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, it make...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Organic Material, Acrylic, Plaster

Prow figure
Prow figure

Prow figure

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, FR

Prow figure Ceramic, 1952 Edition : 80/300 Publisher : Édition Picasso, Madoura Catalog : [Ramié 136, p. 77] H x W x D : 23.00 cm. x 25.50 cm. x 12.00 cm. 9.06 in. x 10.04 in. x 4.7...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Vintage Italian Ceramic Rooster Sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian Modernist ceramic rooster figure/sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera
20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera

20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century french unglazed hand-painted ceramic figurine of a poodle/dog by Atelier Primavera au Printemps By: Atelier Primavera au Printemps Material: ceramic, paint Techniqu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Art Deco woman figure in black ceramic, by Eduard Hermanutz for Villeroy & Boch
Art Deco woman figure in black ceramic, by Eduard Hermanutz for Villeroy & Boch

Art Deco woman figure in black ceramic, by Eduard Hermanutz for Villeroy & Boch

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in BELFORT, FR

Art Deco face of a woman, by Eduard Hermanutz for Villeroy & Boch in the 1930's. Black glaze. Perfect condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure by Cia Manna Mod "Samara", Turin, Italy
Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure by Cia Manna Mod "Samara", Turin, Italy

Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure by Cia Manna Mod "Samara", Turin, Italy

By C.I.A. Manna

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Incredibly stunning large Art Deco woman figure signed by Cia Manna, Torino, Italy, 1950s. Semi nude form of a young woman. It is made in painted and glazed ceramic. It is a vintage...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot
Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot

Art Deco Figural Stoneware Vessel by Sylvain Hublet, Ceramic Sculptural Pot

By S. Hublet

Located in Miami, FL

Hublet Art Deco Figural Ceramic Sculpture in Beige and Black, Belgian Studio Pottery c. 1930s Belgian Art Deco Stoneware Centerpiece, Sculptural Mask Form by S.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Art Dèco J. Nador for Zsolnay Two Eosin Green Glazed Ceramic Figure 70s Hungary
Art Dèco J. Nador for Zsolnay Two Eosin Green Glazed Ceramic Figure 70s Hungary

Art Dèco J. Nador for Zsolnay Two Eosin Green Glazed Ceramic Figure 70s Hungary

By Judit Nador, Zsolnay

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of two Art Déco miniatures, in the shape of an eagle and a fish, in porcelain hand-glazed with iridescent eosin green. Designed by Judit Nador for Zsolnay Hungary, 1970s. Mark st...

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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Heenan & Sayers Staffordshire Figure
Heenan & Sayers Staffordshire Figure

Heenan & Sayers Staffordshire Figure

Located in London, England

19th-century ceramic Staffordshire figure "The Boxers", depicting the famous bare-knuckle boxing match between American John Heenan and English champion Tom Sayers. Circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Teotihuacan Redware Figure

Teotihuacan Redware Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This intriguing redware figure was crafted in 400 A.D. from the ancient Teotihuacan region of Mexico. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teotihuacan's hist...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Ceramic

"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen

"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen

By Jais Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Colima Seated Redware Figure
Colima Seated Redware Figure

Colima Seated Redware Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully aged with a rich patina and pitted wear, this seated ceramic male figure is attributed to the Colima region of Western Mexico.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Staffordshire figure of a couple in period dress holding a baby. In original condition, no cracks, chips or repairs Dimensions: Height 23 cm (9.05 in) Width 16 cm (6.29 in)...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This seated effigy figure was crafted in 300 BC to 300 AD from the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of the Chine...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century Staffordshire flatback figure. It has wonderful hand painted colours and is in perfect condition. Measures: H 23 W 15 D 5 1860.    

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Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Handmade Ceramic Figure of a Young French Girl Holding a Rose
Vintage Handmade Ceramic Figure of a Young French Girl Holding a Rose

Vintage Handmade Ceramic Figure of a Young French Girl Holding a Rose

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a lovely and delicate hand made clay art girl figurine in a lavender print dress with a lace overlay that stands 7" tall and is Holding Flowers. This is a vintage French figu...

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Vintage 1980s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Textile, Polyester

19th Century Parianware Figure
19th Century Parianware Figure

19th Century Parianware Figure

$972Sale Price|38% Off

19th Century Parianware Figure

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century Parianware figure of mother and child raised up on circular base. Dimensions Height 16 inches Width 6 inches Depth 6 inches.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan
Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan

Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely modeled Japanese ceramic figure depicting a samurai or martial attendant holding a gunbai (war fan), dating to the late Edo period, circa 1820–1860.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a harvester sleeping between the hay beneath a spill jar. In lovely condition, no chips, cracks or repairs Dimensions: Height 15 ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a milkmaid in period dress leaning on her milk bucket next to a cow beneath a spill jar In nice condition, no chips, cracks or rep...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure
Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure

Nayarit Chinesco-Style Seated Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This seated ceramic figure is attributed to the ancient Nayarit region of Mexico and was likely used as a ritual or burial offering. The ceramic works of this style, known as Chinesc...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a lady in period dress with a zebra carrying provisions beneath a spill vase A small chip to the left of the base Dimensions: Hei...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spring & Langan Staffordshire Style Boxing Figure
Spring & Langan Staffordshire Style Boxing Figure

Spring & Langan Staffordshire Style Boxing Figure

Located in Savannah, GA

A Staffordshire style boxing figure depicting Spring and Langan, 20th century. 7 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches deep by 6 1/4 inches tall.

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970
Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970

Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1970 vintage figure of a cat from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in black and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...

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Vintage 1970s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a gentleman in Scottish period dress with a hawk perched on his shoulder. In lovely original condition Please note that for shipm...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a seated man in period costume holding a drink Measures: H 14.5cm x W 7cm x D 8cm 1880.   

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

18th Talavera Polychrome Pottery Lion Figure
18th Talavera Polychrome Pottery Lion Figure

18th Talavera Polychrome Pottery Lion Figure

Located in Marbella, ES

The figure is presented on a rectangular base glazed in deep blue, with irregular white spots reminiscent of the "sponging" technique characteristic of certain Talavera workshops.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Porcelain Figure by Batiguani
Italian Porcelain Figure by Batiguani

Italian Porcelain Figure by Batiguani

By Batiguani

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian porcelain sculpture. Measures: Height 56 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 22 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware - 'Friar figure' jug in Caldas earthenware
Earthenware - 'Friar figure' jug in Caldas earthenware

Earthenware - 'Friar figure' jug in Caldas earthenware

Located in Porto, PT

Earthenware - 'Friar figure' jug in Caldas da Rainha earthenware. Portuguese, 20th century; in Caldas da Rainha earthenware, partially unglazed and glazed. The figure is standing, ho...

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20th Century Portuguese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot figure with a hole to the base of the figure for pepper and holes to the top of the hat to dispense. A quaint figure in lovely condit...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules
Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules

Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Large Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Hercules, with name on base. This significantly sized figure depicts Hercules with his club casually standing against a classic Staffordshire ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Figure "Pekingese", Europe, Early 20th Century
Porcelain Figure "Pekingese", Europe, Early 20th Century

Porcelain Figure "Pekingese", Europe, Early 20th Century

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain figure "Pekingese", Europe, first half of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1920s Place of Origin: Europe...

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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flat Back Figure
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flat Back Figure

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flat Back Figure

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flat back figure of a lady playing a harmonica with her dog at her feet Dimensions: H 28 x W 12 x D 9cm Date 1880.  

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure

La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that characterizes La Tolita-Tumaco ceramics of early Colombia-Ecuador. The art of La T...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Pre-Columbian Figurative...

Materials

Ceramic

Blanc de Chine White Glazed Seated Musician Figure
Blanc de Chine White Glazed Seated Musician Figure

Blanc de Chine White Glazed Seated Musician Figure

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A blanc de chine white glazed ceramic figure depicting a seated musician holding a stringed instrument raised on a rectangular plinth base. The modeling shows layered drapery, a brim...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Glazed Terracotta Baby Leopard Figure
Italian Glazed Terracotta Baby Leopard Figure

Italian Glazed Terracotta Baby Leopard Figure

Located in Miami, FL

1920, Italian glazed terracotta baby leopard figure.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Figural Ceramic Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of figural ceramic sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of figural ceramic sculpture, we have 151 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of figural ceramic sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of figural ceramic sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of figural ceramic sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jaru, Dora Várkonyi and Clyde Burt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Figural Ceramic Sculpture?

A piece of figural ceramic sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $78,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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.

Questions About Figural Ceramic Sculpture

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between ceramics and sculpture comes down to their purpose and materials. Made out of clay, ceramics are usually functional arts, meaning they serve a purpose beyond mere decoration. Examples include vases, bowls and drinkware. Sculpture is fine art. Sculptors use a wide range of materials, such as stone, wood, clay and plaster, to produce three-dimensional pieces that communicate messages, express thoughts and emotions or tell stories. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of ceramics and sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    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.