George Washington Statues and Busts
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Busts
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s American Federal Busts
Milk Glass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Busts
Alabaster
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Busts
Plaster
Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Busts
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1990s Australian American Classical Busts
Resin
Antique Early 1800s English Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 1780s English Busts
Oak
Early 20th Century American Sculptures
Paint
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
2010s American American Colonial Sculptures
Plaster
Early 20th Century American Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century American Busts
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts
Marble
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Classical Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Terracotta
Antique Mid-19th Century European American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Pearlware, Pottery
Vintage 1960s British George III Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Neoclassical Obelisks
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Antique 1820s Italian Animal Sculptures
Marble, Lead
Antique 19th Century American Busts
Plaster
Early 20th Century American Sculptures
Copper
20th Century American Neoclassical Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Early 20th Century American Busts
Antique 19th Century French American Classical Busts
Bronze
Antique 1870s German Figurative Sculptures
20th Century Neoclassical Busts
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Busts
Bronze
Antique 1840s British Busts
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Marble, Bronze
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture of George Washington is made of marble. It is currently on display in the rotunda area of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. You'll find a variety of Jean-Antoine Houdon art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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