1990s Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Kneeling Figure Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming 1990s Italian hand-painted ceramic figurine depicting a kneeling male figure dressed in vivid orange and blue garments.
Ceramic, Paint
Adda Bonfils '1883-1943' for Ipsens Enke, Figure of Girl with Shovel in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adda Bonfils (1883-1943) for Ipsens Enke. Figure of girl with shovel in glazed ceramics. Model 889. 1920s / 30's. Measures: 11,5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty Antique Sancai Glazed Attendants Tomb Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally exec...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Ming Style Sacai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Horse China with C.O.A.
Located in New York, NY
Realized between 1368AD-1644 AD, this stunning documented horse figurine was realized in China during the Ming period. Executed using a Sacai glaze, the sculpture offers a cream colo...
Ceramic
Midcentury Folk Art Ashstand with Figure Hand Carved by Paul Emile Caron C1969
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved ash tray stand by master carver Paul Emile Caron. Totally hand carved with a figure with axe at the base chopping at the tree trunk. Tree base sits on a plinth b...
Ceramic, Fir
Wall-mounted Ceramic Harlequin by Rogier Vandeweghe for Amphora, Belgium
By Rogier Vandeweghe, Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
The wall mounted figure sculpture in ceramic is glazed in the next colors, black, white and soft yellow.Signed with Amphora Logo.
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Ceramic Fukusuke Figure 1912s-1926s / Doll Sculpture Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique ceramic Fukusuke figure made in Japan, dating to the Taishō period (1912–1926)—a time when the country was taking decisive steps toward modernity. The piece c...
Ceramic, Paper
Vintage Buddhist Kuan Yin Brown Ceramic Sculpture Figure Table Lamp w/ Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Buddhist Kuan Yin Brown Ceramic Sculpture Figure Table Lamp w/ Shade. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Metal
Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Naked Woman Figure Sculpture from Torino, Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic naked woman figure sculpture from Torino, Italy By: unknown Material: ceramic, paint Technique: glazed, painted, pressed, molded, hand-painted Dimens...
Ceramic, Paint
Leopold Anzengruber Ceramic Figural Planter by Leopold Anzengruber for ICS
By Leopold Anzengruber, Vietri
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary and museum-quality ceramic figural planter/sculpture, designed by the celebrated Austrian ceramicist Leopold Anzengruber for I.C.S.
Ceramic
Brutalist Ceramic Candleholder – France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Can be used as a candleholder, sculptural accent, or part of a curated ceramics collection. Keywords: brutalist ceramic candleholder, 1960s French ceramics, brown glazed figure, scu...
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure sculpture. This compote is handmade with the greatest attention to detail.
Ceramic
Helge Christoffersen Large Unique Figure of Rooster
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helge Christoffersen Large unique figure of rooster. High quality ceramic sculpture, beautiful glaze.
Art Studio Pop Brutalist Fantasy Figure Signed Ceramic Sculpture Capron Style
By Roger Capron
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a unique large brutalist ceramic sculpture Art Studio Pop Surrealist fantasy figure, in the style of Jean-Paul Bonnet who was a close collaborator with Roger Capron and his w...
Ceramic
Beautiful Knight Ceramic Figural Catchall Statue, Antique German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural catchall statue - knight of the 30 years war. This character statue has been made in Germany, circa 1890s by unknown manufactory. Absolutely gorg...
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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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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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.