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Theo Niermeijer Abstract Modern Figure Sculpture, 1970
Theo Niermeijer Abstract Modern Figure Sculpture, 1970

Theo Niermeijer Abstract Modern Figure Sculpture, 1970

By Theo Niermeijer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice iron sculpture designed by Theo Niermeijer (1940-2005) Amsterdam, 1970. This large and heavy sculpture is made of oxidized metal, bent and welded into this abstract modern ...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Figural Sculpture by Archimede Seguso, Murano
Mid-Century Modern Figural Sculpture by Archimede Seguso, Murano

Mid-Century Modern Figural Sculpture by Archimede Seguso, Murano

By Archimede Seguso

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SEGUSO Figural woman in clear glass with gold fleck dress and shawl, red bodice, with brown glass filigrana ensemble. Red rose in one ear standing on a black base

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Philippe Jamin Bronze Mid Century Modern Figural Sculpture of Three Women
Signed Philippe Jamin Bronze Mid Century Modern Figural Sculpture of Three Women

Signed Philippe Jamin Bronze Mid Century Modern Figural Sculpture of Three Women

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This signed Philippe Jamin bronze sculpture is a striking example of Mid Century Modern art, capturing the elegance and abstraction that defined the era.

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Untitled Figure Metal Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1990s, Unframed
Untitled Figure Metal Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1990s, Unframed

Untitled Figure Metal Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1990s, Unframed

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

Curtis Jere Untitled (Figure) Sculpture and base are metal, base appears to be aluminum Signed and dated as shown in photograph Curtis Jeré was the shared pseudonym of two artists,...

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1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Curtis Jeré Bronze Sculpture of Boy with Butterfly Net, Signed and Dated 1968
Curtis Jeré Bronze Sculpture of Boy with Butterfly Net, Signed and Dated 1968

Curtis Jeré Bronze Sculpture of Boy with Butterfly Net, Signed and Dated 1968

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

A charming and highly collectible mid-century modern figural sculpture by Curtis Jeré (C. Jeré), signed and dated 1968

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

Materials

Bronze

American Post-Modern Bronze Figure Sculpture
American Post-Modern Bronze Figure Sculpture

American Post-Modern Bronze Figure Sculpture

By Carol Bruns

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-Modern Design bronze sculpture of a figure with lowered arms and bent knees on a rectangular base, (signed: CAROL BRUNS, titled "Vogueing" 2001)

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Seated Figure Clay Sculpture
Seated Figure Clay Sculpture

Seated Figure Clay Sculpture

By Walter Bastianetto

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Seated Figure Modern Pre Columbian style, large sculpture edition 21/30, artist signed.

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1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta, Oil

Thinking Figure, Modern Bronze sculpture with gold patina by Georges Charpentier
Thinking Figure, Modern Bronze sculpture with gold patina by Georges Charpentier

Thinking Figure, Modern Bronze sculpture with gold patina by Georges Charpentier

By Georges Charpentier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Georges Charpentier, French (1937 - 2024) - Thinking Figure, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Bronze sculpture with gold patina on wooden base, signature and numbering inscribed, Edition:...

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1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Dark Patinated Bronze Falling Man Figure Sculpture
Modern Dark Patinated Bronze Falling Man Figure Sculpture

Modern Dark Patinated Bronze Falling Man Figure Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Modern dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure in motion, inspired by mid-20th-century figurative abstraction.

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed
Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed

Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Celebrations (C-56)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece, and it weighs 228 pounds. This piece features a woman with a ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Abstract Figure Contemporary Stone Sculpture Small Modern African Signed Earthy
Abstract Figure Contemporary Stone Sculpture Small Modern African Signed Earthy

Abstract Figure Contemporary Stone Sculpture Small Modern African Signed Earthy

By Aaron Perkins Chikumbirike

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Drover" is an original yellow & green opal serpentine stone sculpture by Aaron Perkins Chikumbirike, a contemporary Shona stone sculptor. The artist signed the piece. It depicts an ...

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Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Art Deco Style Seahorse Sculpture or Figure
Vintage Art Deco Style Seahorse Sculpture or Figure

Vintage Art Deco Style Seahorse Sculpture or Figure

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming Mid Century stylized seahorse sculpture crafted in bronze in an art deco form with a custom acid washed finish.

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20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Boss Dog I- original bulldog figure-modern sculpture-contemporary art- Artwork
Boss Dog I- original bulldog figure-modern sculpture-contemporary art- Artwork

Boss Dog I- original bulldog figure-modern sculpture-contemporary art- Artwork

By Sanuj Birla

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Popeye-original iconic pop art modern sculpture figure-artwork-contemporary Art
Popeye-original iconic pop art modern sculpture figure-artwork-contemporary Art

Popeye-original iconic pop art modern sculpture figure-artwork-contemporary Art

By Sanuj Birla

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Modern Dancer I by Yann Guillon - Ballerina, female figure, bronze sculpture
Modern Dancer I by Yann Guillon - Ballerina, female figure, bronze sculpture

Modern Dancer I by Yann Guillon - Ballerina, female figure, bronze sculpture

By Yann Guillon

Located in Paris, FR

Modern dancer I is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 28 × 15 × 10 cm (11 × 5.9 × 3.9 in). Height of the sculpture with the metal base: 48 cm (18....

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

By Sirio Pellegrini

Located in Roma, IT

Ceramic sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his childhood years...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

By Sirio Pellegrini

Located in Roma, IT

Painted ceramic sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his childho...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

By Sirio Pellegrini

Located in Roma, IT

Painted Terracotta sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his chil...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

By Sirio Pellegrini

Located in Roma, IT

Painted Terracotta sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his chil...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture – Human Figure with Red Vessel
Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture – Human Figure with Red Vessel

Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture – Human Figure with Red Vessel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The monochromatic base provides a strong foundation, while the hand-molded figure and vessel add expressive details. A conversation piece with conceptual depth, this sculpture is per...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Bronze Relic Sculpture of figure with 3 legs: 'Rhoman Fertility Goddess'
Modern Bronze Relic Sculpture of figure with 3 legs: 'Rhoman Fertility Goddess'

Modern Bronze Relic Sculpture of figure with 3 legs: 'Rhoman Fertility Goddess'

By Joshua Goode

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by amateur archaeologists such as Heinrich Schliemann who discovered Troy and by past elaborate hoaxes like that of the Piltdown Man, Joshua travels the world performing sta...

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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures
Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures

Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Modern Cream Marble Figural Tabletop Sculptures

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Carved Wood Table Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern abstract figure carved wood table sculpture unmarked Measures: 5.5 tall x 4.5 w x 1.5 d Preowned original vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Female Figure-Bronze Sculpture Ed. 1/6
Female Figure-Bronze Sculpture Ed. 1/6

Female Figure-Bronze Sculpture Ed. 1/6

By Hermann Rastorfer

Located in Zug, CH

Hermann Rastorfer was a draftsman, painter, sculptor, illustrator, ceramist, designer, poster artist, developer of advertising concepts and communication campaigns, inventor, and arc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982
"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982

"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982

Located in Detroit, MI

"Draped Figure" is a beautiful example of Tazian's ability to meld the smooth texture of wood and the hard texture of bronze into an exquisite object to view, hold or caress. The pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Tanya Poust Patinated Bronze Female Figure Sculpture, Post-Modern, USA
Tanya Poust Patinated Bronze Female Figure Sculpture, Post-Modern, USA

Tanya Poust Patinated Bronze Female Figure Sculpture, Post-Modern, USA

Located in Astoria, NY

Tanya Poust (American, XX) Stylized Female Figure Patinated Bronze Sculpture, floating atop a stem above a black marble plinth. 17.25" H x 16" W x 9.5" D. Provenance: From a New Yo...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figure in Yellow - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Figure in Yellow - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Figure in Yellow - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

By Sirio Pellegrini

Located in Roma, IT

Painted Terracotta sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his chil...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Mid century modern classical style figural wall sculpture.
Mid century modern classical style figural wall sculpture.

Mid century modern classical style figural wall sculpture.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century classical figurative style wall sculpture. This wall sculpture is made of fiberglass with a copper bronze finish to the surface. This unique wall sculpture has ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Modernist Sculpture Figural Portrait Bust Brutalist Wire Work
Modernist Sculpture Figural Portrait Bust Brutalist Wire Work

Modernist Sculpture Figural Portrait Bust Brutalist Wire Work

By Irving George Lehman

Located in Surfside, FL

This piece is unsigned. Irving Lehman (1900-1983) was an American Jewish painter, sculptor, engraver, and designer. Born in Kiev in then Russia, Lehman studied at the Art Students Le...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ceramic Figural Baby Bear Statue by Sgrafo Ceramic, Vintage
Ceramic Figural Baby Bear Statue by Sgrafo Ceramic, Vintage

Ceramic Figural Baby Bear Statue by Sgrafo Ceramic, Vintage

By Sgrafo Modern

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural bear statue - Sgrafo Ceramic. This character statue has been made in the 1970s. Absolutely gorgeous item with signature and still in great condit...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture
Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture

Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpent Figure Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture
Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture

Sheryl C. Benjamin Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Serpentine Figure Sculpture, Signed to Base.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Seguso Murano Swan Bird Sculpture Figure Mid Century Modern
Large Seguso Murano Swan Bird Sculpture Figure Mid Century Modern

Large Seguso Murano Swan Bird Sculpture Figure Mid Century Modern

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Sarasota, FL

Large swan or bird sculpture by Seguso. Signed with original label and etched signature to the underside. In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage. 14 3/8in ta...

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

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Glass

Ena Rottenberg Glass Sculpture, 1937, Nude Figure “Modell”
Ena Rottenberg Glass Sculpture, 1937, Nude Figure “Modell”

Ena Rottenberg Glass Sculpture, 1937, Nude Figure “Modell”

By Ena Rottenberg

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Ena Rottenberg (1893-1952) art glass sculpture titled "Modell.” Made in Czechoslovakia. Marked “Rottenberg” 13" H. This piece was awarded the Grand Prix at the World’s Fair Paris, 19...

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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Organic Modern Hand Carved Abstract Sculpture Biomorphic Figure 1967
Mid Century Organic Modern Hand Carved Abstract Sculpture Biomorphic Figure 1967

Mid Century Organic Modern Hand Carved Abstract Sculpture Biomorphic Figure 1967

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century hand carved sculpture by Rowan Murphy USA 1967 Abstract biomorphic carved wood figure with flowing organic contours Mounted to a black plinth base signed to underside 8...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture 22.25" x 12.5" Mid Century Modern Art
Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture 22.25" x 12.5" Mid Century Modern Art

Modernist Bronze Figural Sculpture 22.25" x 12.5" Mid Century Modern Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist bronze figural sculpture, possibly Austrian, circa 1960s. Unsigned. With a Galerie Peithner-Lichtenfels & Čubrda label on the underside.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Modernism. This sculpture has inlai...

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

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure
Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure

Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Family" Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture
Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Family" Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture

Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Family" Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) "The Family" Brutalist Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Figure Sculpture on Laminated Wood Base.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Seated figure white abstract sculpture
Seated figure white abstract sculpture

Seated figure white abstract sculpture

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

An abstract sculpture of a seated figure in white, handcrafted molded and cast in full bodied gypsum reinforced with fibreglass matting. The creative process takes multiple stages,...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Fiberglass, Plaster

Contemporary Carved Wood Figural Sculpture
Contemporary Carved Wood Figural Sculpture

Contemporary Carved Wood Figural Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary carved wood abstract figural sculpture.   

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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Modernist Figural Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Set of 3, Signed & Numbered
Modernist Figural Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Set of 3, Signed & Numbered

Modernist Figural Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Set of 3, Signed & Numbered

Located in Plainview, NY

Modernist Figural Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, Set of 3, Signed & Numbered: A refined set of three limited-edition bronze sculptures depicting elongated seated female figures,...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Mary Bolte Abstract Bronze Modernist Figural Sculpture 1950s
Mid Century Modern Mary Bolte Abstract Bronze Modernist Figural Sculpture 1950s

Mid Century Modern Mary Bolte Abstract Bronze Modernist Figural Sculpture 1950s

By Mary Bolte

Located in Troy, MI

Modernist bronze sculpture by St. Louis artist Mary Bolte circa 1950s Abstract depiction of two figures in lacquered solid bronze mounted to a wood base Signed and numbered 18/100 8...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Midcentury Southeast Asian Figural Cast Metal Sculpture
Midcentury Southeast Asian Figural Cast Metal Sculpture

Midcentury Southeast Asian Figural Cast Metal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Southeast Asian figural cast metal sculpture on black lacquered cube base.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modernist Carved Sandstone Figural Sculpture
Modernist Carved Sandstone Figural Sculpture

Modernist Carved Sandstone Figural Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

Sinuous modern carving of a Mesoamerican. Aztec? Mayan? Striated sandstone, circa mid-20th century. Not signed.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Well dressed 2 - Arman, bronze, sculpture, decorative, green, female, figure
Well dressed 2 - Arman, bronze, sculpture, decorative, green, female, figure

Well dressed 2 - Arman, bronze, sculpture, decorative, green, female, figure

By Arman

Located in London, GB

Categories: Well dressed 2, Arman, pierre arman, bronze, sculpture, decorative, green, female, figure, female figure, coat, coat hook, lifesize, big, french, modern, modern art, obje...

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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Pietro Perin Figura Figure
1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Pietro Perin Figura Figure

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Pietro Perin Figura Figure

By Piero Perin

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork was created by the Italian artist Piero Perin. Piero Perin was born in 1924, in Cervarese, near Padua Italy. He lived and worked in Padova where he teached at the School...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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A piece of modern figural sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $94,500.

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.

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Questions About Modern Figural Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.