Mid Century Greek Athenian Owl Architectural Fragment on Stands
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique bronze architectural fragment (possibly was a door handle) of a the iconic owl symbol associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom; along with an olive branch and the G...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragment on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An early-20th-century iron architectural fragment composed of a continuous Greek key motif, now presented vertically on a restrained custom steel mount.
Steel, Iron
Greek Marble Torso Sculpture on Marble Base, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Marble surface and later marble base well preserved. Keywords: Greek torso, marble sculpture, classical fragment, neoclassical décor, archaeological style, Grand Tour, marble statue...
Marble
French Caen Stone Architectural Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, this carved limestone fragment...
Stone, Limestone
Alexander the Great Sculpture Fragment
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tribute to the classical heroic torso—weathered, defiant, and stripped of narrative yet never of presence. This study captures the echo of antiquity through a contemporary lens, ce...
Concrete
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H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Italian Female Head 20th Century Greek Roman Style Garden Statue Fragment
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th Century Italian Alabaster Female Head Garden Statue Fragment of Classical Roman Greek Style. Carved alabaster head of a woman, an ideal female character, probably a deit...
Alabaster
Iron Greek Key Fragments on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 3 early 20th century iron Greek key architectural fragments on custom black steel mounts. Each fragment measures 2ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 14ʺH while the mounts are 3 different sizes wh...
Steel, Iron
Iron Relic, Classical Male Nude Torso Fragment Sculpted in Bronze
By Dean Kugler 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an extraordinary bronze sculpture of a Classic male nude fragment by artist Dean Kugler with a verdigris patina. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human ...
Bronze
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H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Sculptural Marble Deity Fragment of Carved Feet on a Plinth, 500-700 BC
Located in London, GB
A pair of ancient stone carved feet on a plinth, fragment of a deity or fertility figure. Exquisite carving and patina. A highly collectable antiquity. Provenance: Acquired circ...
Marble
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H 22 in W 6 in L 22 in
Relic, Classical Male Nude Torso Fragment Sculpted in Bronze with Black Patina
By Dean Kugler 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an extraordinary bronze sculpture of a Classic male nude fragment by artist Dean Kugler. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The s...
Bronze
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H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Grand Tour Marble Relief – Fragment of the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Kastrup, DK
A finely carved Grand Tour marble relief, inspired by the iconic Parthenon Frieze. Crafted in white marble, this 19th-century piece captures a dynamic procession of horsemen, reflect...
Marble
"Centaur and Nude, " Fabulous, 38" Mid-Century Take on Greek Fragment
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large in size and conception, this remarkable, unique bas relief panel, featuring a male nude and centaur, side by side, was clearly inspired by the Parthenon's "Centaur and Lapiths"...
Resin
19th Century, Stone Fragment of a Ladies Head
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Neoclassical style stone fragment of a ladies head.
Stone
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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