Antique Samson Porcelain Figurine of a Nobleman or Prince
By Samson & Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain figurine or bust. By Samson Edmé et Cie. In the form of a bust of a man dressed in colorful finery with a frilled collar and feathered hat.
Porcelain
Fine Vintage Samson Porcelain Bolognese or Bichon Dog Figurine
By Samson & Cie, J.J. Kaendler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Samson porcelain model of a Bolognese dog. Modeled after the figurines that Kaendler designed for Meissen in 18th century.
Porcelain
$760Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, German Porcelain Horse Drawn Sedan Chair & Riders by Samson & Cie
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century porcelain figurine group, created by Samson & Cie of Paris, captures the elegance and whimsy of 18th-century European decorative arts.
Porcelain
Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique French Samson porcelain figurine, mid-late 19th century.
$612Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Samson & the Lion Figurine 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figurine depicting the Biblical figure Samson prying open the jaws of a lion.
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Samsom et Cie Faience Figurine of Venus and the Golden Apple
By Samson & Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large 19th century Samson et Cie faience figurine depicting either Venus & the Golden Apple or a rendition of Eve with the Apple.
Faience
Pair of Guinea Fowl Figurines in Paris Porcelain, Samson, 19th Century, Napoleon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of guinea fowl figurines in Paris porcelain, Samson, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th-century sculpture depicting guinea fowl, Napoleon III period, Paris porcelain, Sams...
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Samson Porcelain Snow Leopard Figurines
By Samson & Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare pair of snow leopard figurines by Samson & Cie of Paris. Fine stylized big cats with large black spots throughout.
Porcelain
19th Century Samson Porcelain Cherub Putti Figurine, Gold Anchor Mark
By Edmé Samson
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive porcelain figurine of a putti or cherub. The figurine is good quality with sharply moulded, crisp decoration with garlands and grouped bunches of flowers.
Porcelain
Large Antique 19th Century Edme Samson Porcelain Drinking Party Figurine Scene
By Edmé Samson
Located in New Milford, CT
This exquisite Large Antique 19th Century Edme Samson Porcelain Drinking Party Figurine Scene is a true masterpiece of porcelain art.
Porcelain, Paint
Large Antique 19th Century Edme Samson Blindmans Bluff French Figurine
By Edmé Samson
Located in New Milford, CT
This exquisite Large Antique 19th Century Edme Samson Blind man's Bluff French Figurine is a rare and captivating piece of porcelain art.
Porcelain, Paint
Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Horses by Samson Manufactory
By Samson & Cie
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of 20th century white porcelain horses on clouds, above rocaille bases richly decorated with scrollwork and openwork foliage. Both figures are marked underneath with two crossed...
Ormolu, Bronze
Lladro Porcelain Figurine Of A Lhasa Apso Dog
By Lladro
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lladro porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a very well done hand painted white and light brown dog. The Lhasa Apso is standing up with a lot of wavy hair and a “I don’t...
Porcelain
Italian Poodle Ceramic Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. Signed on the ground.
Ceramic, Majolica
$3,942
H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Of John Falstaff The Merry Wives Of Windsor
By Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, IE
A very elegant 19th century Derby porcelain figure of the actor James Quinn (1693-1766) in the character of John Falstaff in The Merry Wives Of Windsor. Modelled by Farnsworth, based...
Porcelain
Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...
Ceramic
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 7 in D 3 in
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage Italy, late 20th century A captivating Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Hor...
Sterling Silver
Antique Wien Keramos Austria Porcelain Poodle 1930's
By Keramos Vienna Manufactory
Located in Verviers, BE
Antique Wien Keramos Austria Porcelain Poodle 1930's Charming Poodle Figurine This stunning ceramic poodle exudes elegance and nostalgia, making it a perfect addition to any vintage...
Ceramic
Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Poodle Dog
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a hand painted full of details tall poodle standing up with a green belt in his neck. The Rosenthal hallmark is below the ...
Porcelain
$1,146Sale Price|33% Off
H 6.7 in W 2.96 in D 5.12 in
German porcelain figure - 19th century sculpture - Récamier after David -
Located in Varmo, IT
German manufacture (late 19th century) - Madame Juliette Récamier reclining on a chaise longue. 13 x 7.5 x h 17 cm. Polychrome porcelain group depicting Madame Juliette Récamier se...
Porcelain
$1,005
H 10 in W 6 in D 8 in
19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture, Staffordshire, England
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A 19th century glazed pottery Yorkshire dog sculpture, hand painted in white with gilt, orange and black accents, mid-19th century, Staffordshire, England. Measures: Height 10" / 2...
Pottery
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
Ceramic
$2,695
H 5.32 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a hat with a ribbon, floral dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and standing on a fl...
Porcelain
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...
Ceramic
20th Century Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Ceramic
English Porcelain Dog, Circa 19th Century
By Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
An English porcelain Staffordshire dog decorative object sculpture, Victorian design period, circa late-19th century, England. What a chic dog with loving eyes, green neck color, cur...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$3,200
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
Porcelain
Charles Catteau French Art Deco Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Charles Catteau
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charles Catteau’s Art Deco style, like the wider French Art Deco style, was heavily influenced by Japanese designs. This vase, produced in 1932, features a graphic and dynamic design...
Stoneware
$3,085
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in
1920s England by Reid & Son Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Cutlery Flatware
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver Flatware, England 1920s A set of 12 knives and 12 forks with real mother of pearl handles. Original wooden box. Knife 20 cm. Fork 16 cm Excellent Condiction.
Silver
$8,000 / set
H 14 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Pair of French Bronze and Porcelain Sevres Foliage Ribbon Wall Sconces, C. 1820
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French figural bronze and porcelain Sevres two arm foliage with ribbon wall sconces. Pair are candle powered but can be electrified if desired. Early 19th century.
Bronze
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine. The Meissen porcelain figurine represents a violinist monkey from the celebrated “Monkey Band” series, conceived as part of the Affenkapel...
Porcelain
$24,000 / set
H 2 in W 14.8 in D 16.5 in
Mid 19th Century Hand-Painted British Porcelain Dinnerware, 88 Pieces
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
$202,772 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...
Porcelain
$12,950 / set
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
Porcelain
Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dresden Porcelain Dog Sculpture. It depicts a life size Bolognese hairy dog. He has grey and white curly hair with big black eyes. It is hallmarked Dresden.
Porcelain
$75,500 / set
H 15 in Dm 11.5 in
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
Porcelain
A Large French Signed Emille Galle Souffle "Sunset Flower" Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This sand-polished cameo art glass vase from the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé consists of a gorgeous array of souffle technique flowers, leaves, and branches in sunset shades...
Art Glass
$126,600
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
By J.J. Kändler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incr...
Porcelain
$57,500 / set
H 12 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in
Set of 5 Meissen Figures Emblematic of the Senses by J.J. Kändler and Eberlein
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...
Porcelain
$12,500 / set
H 9 in W 10 in D 5 in
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
Porcelain, Meissen
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.
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