Italian Paper Mache Sculpture
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Lacquer, Paper
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Faux Leather, Paper
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Paper
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Antique 18th Century Italian Sculptures
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Boxwood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Animal Skin, Paper
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Stucco, Wood, Paper
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens
Plaster, Paper
2010s Italian Modern Bottles
Ceramic
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Plastic
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Leather
Late 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wire
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Wire
Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Platters and Serveware
Paper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Celadon
Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Jade, Quartz
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Jade
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Plastic, Fiberglass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Antique 1870s Italian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Other
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Busts
Wood, Paper
Antique 18th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Paper
Antique 19th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Other
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Paper
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Paper
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Fruitwood, Paper, Parchment Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Paper, Gesso
2010s North American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts
Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures
Aluminum
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s American Figurative Sculptures
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage 1930s Classical Roman Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Paper
2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Aluminum
2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures
Papier Mâché, Paper
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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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