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Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy

Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in New York City, NY

collaborated with gifted artists who excelled in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Today, Goldscheider figures

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider
19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider

19th-20th Century Orientalist Terracotta Bust of Girl Attributed to Goldscheider

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gold medals at innumerable world fairs, exhibitions and trade fairs. Goldscheider figures are nowadays

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Agra Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Goldscheider, USA, Two Rare Figures in Hand Painted Porcelain, Asian Couple
Goldscheider, USA, Two Rare Figures in Hand Painted Porcelain, Asian Couple

Goldscheider, USA, Two Rare Figures in Hand Painted Porcelain, Asian Couple

Located in København, Copenhagen

Goldscheider, USA. Two rare figures in hand painted porcelain. Asian couple, mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century American Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Group Female Nude With Leopard & Snake, Karl Perl, Ca. 1922
Goldscheider Vienna Group Female Nude With Leopard & Snake, Karl Perl, Ca. 1922

Goldscheider Vienna Group Female Nude With Leopard & Snake, Karl Perl, Ca. 1922

By Karl Perl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

figures Bibliography: DECHANT / GOLDSCHEIDER, GOLDSCHEIDER: Firmengeschichte und Werkverzeichnis

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider
Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider

Pair Of Late 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Busts By Friedrich Goldscheider

By Goldsheider

Located in San Francisco, CA

Orientalist figures that Goldscheider produced were popular at this period of time many of them polychrome

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch
A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch

A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch

$8,843 / set

H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

A pair of Orientalist terracotta figures by Johann Maresch

By Johann Maresch

Located in London, GB

in output to the more famous Friedrich Goldscheider, Maresch gave these figures a tangible vitality

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Large Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
Large Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures

Large Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in London, GB

Exhibition, in Paris, France in 1889. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very much sought after by collectors.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures
Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures

Pair of Late 19th Century Terracotta Busts Featuring Orientalist Figures

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in London, GB

pieces at the International Exhibition, in Paris, France in 1889. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Busts

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Pair of Goldscheider Polychrome Terracotta Figures of an Oriental L
19th Century Pair of Goldscheider Polychrome Terracotta Figures of an Oriental L

19th Century Pair of Goldscheider Polychrome Terracotta Figures of an Oriental L

Located in London, GB

dressed in exquisite drapes by Friedrich Goldscheider, Austria. In 1885, at forty years of age

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Figures of an Oriental Lady and Arab Soldier by Goldscheider
Pair of Terracotta Figures of an Oriental Lady and Arab Soldier by Goldscheider

Pair of Terracotta Figures of an Oriental Lady and Arab Soldier by Goldscheider

Located in London, GB

Pair of polychrome terracotta figures of an oriental lady and Arab soldier by Friedrich

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Goldscheider Vienna Table Lamp 'Pierrot & Pierrette', by Padola, ca. 1915
Large Goldscheider Vienna Table Lamp 'Pierrot & Pierrette', by Padola, ca. 1915

Large Goldscheider Vienna Table Lamp 'Pierrot & Pierrette', by Padola, ca. 1915

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek)

Located in Vienna, AT

'Padola' on the top of the plinth behind the figures Bibliography: Dechant / Goldscheider: GOLDSCHEIDER

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures
Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures

Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Goldscheider figures are nowadays very much sought after by collectors worldwide and reach astonishing prices

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures
Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures

Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures

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H 28.35 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Large Goldscheider Figures

Located in London, GB

A pair of large Goldscheider figures. Depicting Antar, Son of Cheddad and Abla, bride of Antar

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Antique 1890s Austrian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau Vase of Goldscheider Signed "Chere"
Art Nouveau Vase of Goldscheider Signed "Chere"

Art Nouveau Vase of Goldscheider Signed "Chere"

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

fairs. Goldscheider figures are now highly sought after by collectors around the world and are reaching

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Early 20th Century Vases

Large Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Orientalist Figures
Large Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Orientalist Figures

Large Pair of 19th Century Terracotta Orientalist Figures

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in London, GB

A pair of Austrian terra cotta figures of two Moors, the woman carrying a water jug whilst the man

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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By Charles Masse, Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$2,304

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Terracotta

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Friedrich Goldscheider '1845-1897', Bust of Moor, Polychrome Terracotta, 1890

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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Goldscheider terracotta "OTHELLO" Marked, Austria, circa 1895

Goldscheider terracotta "OTHELLO" Marked, Austria, circa 1895

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By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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Goldscheider Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of goldscheider figures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct goldscheider figures — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. Goldscheider figures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Goldscheider figures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many goldscheider figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Stefan Dakon produced popular goldscheider figures that are worth a look.

How Much are Goldscheider Figures?

Prices for goldscheider figures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, goldscheider figures begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $19,950, while the average can fetch as much as $5,223.

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.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.