"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male
By Bruno Zach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm ...
Bronze
Roman Gladiator Bronze by Heinrich Baucke
Located in New York, US
Our magnificent bronze, entitled Der Gladiator, depicting a Roman gladiator preparing to fight was modeled by the German artist, Heinrich Baucke (1875-1915).
Marble, Bronze
Heinrich Karl Baucke German Bronze Figure of a Gladiator
By Heinrich Baucke
Located in Astoria, NY
Gladiator bronze figure of impressive size, by Heinrich Karl Baucke of a man readying himself for a fight, mounted to a marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Early-20th Century Bronze Borghese Gladiator, Berlin
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture of the Borghese Gladiator after the antique model. Finely cast with detailed anatomy and dynamic movement. Marked on the base: Akt.-Ges. Gladenbeck Berlin. Base dime...
Bronze
Rudolf Marcuse German Bronze Gladiator Figure on Marble Stand
By Rudolf Marcus
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine early German bronze casting of The Gladiator by renowned sculptor Rudolf Marcuse (German, 1878-1940) and dating from around 1915.
Marble, Bronze
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H 21 in W 10.25 in D 7.5 in
Bronze Figure of a Gladiator by Heinrich Karl Baucke 'German 1875-1915'
By Heinrich Baucke
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dramatic and very well-cast bronze figure of a gladiator by Karl Friedrich Baucke, an accomplished sculptor who studied under Karl Janssen at the Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Arts fr...
Bronze
ART DECO GERMAN LARGE PATINATED BRONZE STATUE "ROMAN GLADIATOR"
Located in New York, NY
ART DECO, GERMAN IMPRESSIVE, PATINATED BRONZE STATUE "ROMAN GLADIATOR".
Bronze
Rudolf Marcuse Bronze Sculpture the Fighting Gladiator, Signed
By Rudolf Marcus
Located in Seattle, WA
Signed bronze sculpture titled "The Fighting Gladiator" signed by the artist Rudolf Marcuse (1878-1929), Berlin, Germany.
Bronze
'Gladiator' Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Charlevoix, MI
Bruno Zach was born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, on 6 May 1891. He emigrated to Austria as a young man and studied at the Vienna Academy under sculptors Hans Bitterlich (1860–1949) and Jose...
Bronze
Pair of Gladiator or Hoplite Bookends in Bronze on Marble
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderfully detailed sculptural bookends of gladiators or Greek Hoplites in bronze, mounted on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.