Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A fantastic life-size bronze sculpture from the early 1950s. The design is attributed to Karl Hagenauer. Approx. 30 kg. This life-size sculpture of an exotic African Ndebele woman, ...
Bronze
Brass Statue of Stylized Mother with Child in Hagenauer Werkstätte Style
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Doornspijk, NL
It is not visibly signed, but the style is very much Hagenauer Werkstätte like. The plinth seems to be of an other period, so there might be a signature underneath the statue itself.
Brass
Stylized Art Deco Statue
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, stylized Art Deco statue of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Polished pewter on a marble base. Approximate 13.5" H.
Stunning XXL Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Statue
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check Beautiful, elegant and stylish. Bronze with black and golden patina, gilded brass. African ...
Brass, Copper
Hagenauer Bronze and Wood Statue of Josephine
Located in Toronto, ON
Stylized figure of Josephine Baker by Hagenauer. Signed wHw, Made in Austria, Hagenauer Wien.
Ormolu, Bronze
Josephine Baker Dancing Statue by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hagenauer statue representing the ballerina Josephine Baker, made of cast brass with a nickel-plated finish.
Brass, Nickel
Bronze Art Deco Statue Woman Hagenauer Green Marble 1930s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful bronze art deco statue of a young woman in profile, stylized in the typical art deco style, after the work of Karl Hagenauer, an influential Austrian designer, 1930s.
Marble, Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Austrian Art Deco Nickel plated Brass Female Dancer Sculpture by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer statue of a female dancer, commonly titled as Josephine Baker, cast and nickel plated brass and wood, circa 1930s. , manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer...
Brass, Nickel
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H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) statue of a female dancer, Josephine Baker.
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) statue of a female dancer, Josephine Baker.
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) statue of a female dancer, Josephine Baker.
Brass
Large Bronze Statue of Stylized Ndebele African Woman, After Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Bronze Statue of Stylized Ndebele African Woman, After Karl Hagenauer This full-size sculpture of an exotic Ndebele African woman adorned with metal rings around her neck and ...
Brass, Bronze
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H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) statue of a female dancer, cast brass, circa 1930s.
Brass
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H 5.12 in W 8.47 in D 4.93 in
Brass and Ebony Decorative Statue of a Fox in the Stye of Karl Hagenauer, 1940s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This sculpture is made in brass and lays on an ebony base. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and rea...
Brass
Modernist Bronze African Statues of Father and Sons Etruscan Style
By Karl Hagenauer, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Modernist bronze African abstract statue, whimsical men figures, father and sons. Unusual vintage Brutalist primitive African bronze sculpture.
Bronze
Modernist Bronze African Statues of Mother and Sons Etruscan Style
By Karl Hagenauer, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Modernist bronze African abstract statue, whimsical figures, mother and sons. Unusual vintage brutalist primitive African bronze sculpture.
Bronze
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H 6 in W 2.75 in D 11 in
Hagenauer Statue Metal and Wood, Woman Riding Horse Made in Wien Stamped
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
Hagenauer statue metal and wood, the woman riding horse.
Metal
Hagenauer Wein Modernist Sculpture Josephine Baker
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
Hagenauer (Austrian, a statue depicting the dancer Josephine Baker, cast brass in nickel finish, circa the 1930s.
Enamel, Nickel
Hagenauer Wein Sculpture Woman on Donkey
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
Franz Hagenauer Austrian statue depicts a rather Nubian woman on a donkey carrying jugs made of bakelite.
Bronze, Chrome
Karl Hagenauer Female Dancer Brass and Walnut Statue
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Pau, FR
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) handmade statue of a female dancer. hand-carved walnut and cast brass.
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Statue of Two Women on Boat
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
Unusual bronze statue depicting two woman with oars rowing a boat on the water.
Bronze
$2,999
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Dancer Brass Sculpture / Figure Hagenauer 1930´s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Figure of Josephine Baker, 20th century Impressed mark to foot: WHW Hagenauer workshops were opened in Vienna in 1898 by Carl, the father of both Karl and...
Brass
$395
H 24 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Art Deco Female Figurative Sculpture on Brass & Terazzo Base, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Female Figurative Sculpture Brass & Terazzo Base Artist Unknown "terrazzo base added to figurative sculpture" "new green felt on base" "small split near hands" "terraz...
Softwood, Terrazzo
$1,345
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco style sculpture of a Dancer ALLEGRESSE Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer Allegresse. Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Le Verrier foundry mark. Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary cast of the Le...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Dancer Sculpture on Marble Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful Art Deco European bronze figure of a female dancer on a black marble base. Early 20th century, signed illegibly on the base. Most probably from France. This elegant bronz...
Marble, Bronze
"Mother and Child" Bronze Sculpture by Isaac Kahn
By Isaac Kahn
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed and numbered 6/9. On marble base. In overall very good condition. Some patina and oxidation to bronze. Two small chips to base on two lower corners that do not detract from th...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco France Woman sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco France woman figure wooden body and bronze mantle without signature Origin France, circa 1930 some natural wear.
Wood
Small Bronze Mother & Child Sculpture by Nobe Babayan
By Nobe Babayan
Located in San Diego, CA
Small bronze "Mother & Child" sculpture by Nobe Babayan, circa 2000s. The piece has a great look and patinated finish and is signed and marked "AP" (artist proof) on the base. The sc...
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive vintage art deco bronze nude sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in good condition and measures 3"W x 4"D x 12"H. The sculpture is well-casted with a beautiful ...
Bronze
Hand-Carved Ebony African Statue by Unknown Sculptor, Folk Art, Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
Ebony
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture Representing a Dancer, Art Deco Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This sculpture depicts a dancer in a poised stance, with one arm extended outward and the other framing her tilted head. The statue is made of 100% bronze using the lost-wax castin...
Marble, Bronze
$3,846
H 20.28 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Big Vintage Art Deco Sculpture Olympia by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
OLYMPIA Big, dynamic sculpure of an Greek athlete. Colored patinated white bronze with original patina. Sloping stone base with signature. Original work of Pierre Le Faguay, sig...
Stone, Spelter
Art Deco Female Figure, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Dressed in the fashion of the day is this Superb 1930's Art Deco large female figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is NOT a modern reproduction . A lovely lad...
Plaster
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco Sculpture, 1930s
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Skanninge, SE
Josef Lorenzl Art Deco bronze sculpture. Size: Height 33cm. The cold painted bronze sculpture is mounted on a Brazilian green onyx plinth. All in an original condition. It has n...
Bronze
$3,042
H 20.87 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
"Janlé" female bronze figure in solid bronze with chrome plating. France 1920er.
Located in Köln, NW
An exceptional and highly collectible Female Art Déco Bronze sculpture Created between 1925 and 1930. This piece is a quintessential representation of the modernist "Streamline" aes...
Bronze, Chrome
African Woman sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, 1950
Located in Wien, AT
African woman sculpture made of ceramic by Leopold Anzengruber, 1950, good original condition
Ceramic
$21,000Sale Price|25% Off
H 81 in W 56 in D 2 in
"Youths Bathing in the Bay of Algiers, " Monumental Painting by Ortega, 1934
By José Ortega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing in the bay of Algiers i...
Paint
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Weightless - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa Men
By Oluwafemi Akanmu
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Weightless captures a suspended moment between control and release. His posture suggests not defeat, but acceptance, a letting go of tension, burden, and the unseen trials that pres...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
$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
Beautiful Bronze Vintage Statue of Maasai Warrior by Casa Padrino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this striking vintage bronze statue of a Maasai warrior, crafted by Casa Padrino. Combining bold artistry with cultural reverence, it stands as a powerful cen...
Bronze
$897
H 20.87 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
African Ndebele female figure sculpture in the Hagenauer style ca. 1960-1980
Located in Wien, AT
African female figurine in a stylized Ndebele/Hagenau style, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. The elegant, slender form features traditional headdresses and the characteris...
Bronze
A pair of women carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches Stunning pair of Afri...
Bronze
$16,968
H 66.15 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Female of the Ndebele Tribe Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
Captivating Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check Elevate your space with this stunning 168 cm bras...
Brass, Copper
Giraffe woman, water carrier, in the style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification Dimensio...
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.