Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The elderly farmer is portrayed standing upon a patch
Bronze
Signed Japanese Bronze of a Farmer with an Ox
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A signed Japanese bronze of a farmer with an ox, the man with a large hat slung over his back
Bronze
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Farmer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze farmer resting on his adze as he pauses to smoke a pipe, signed.
Bronze
Superb Tokeo School Bronze of Farmer Holding a Wheat Sheaf
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
). Ivory carving in Japan reached its peak of artistry in the late nineteenth century. Kaneda's group
$1,750 / set
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan. The smiling bronze g...
Bronze
$2,900
H 3.13 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan. The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...
Bronze
$2,360Sale Price|27% Off
H 15 in W 6.5 in D 13 in
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and rare Meiji period bronze Okimono of a fisherman by Masatsune Saku, originating from ...
Bronze
$11,000
H 18.87 in Dm 5 in
Bronze Model of a Heron Maiden Holding a Fish Basket Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bronze Model of a Heron Maiden holding a fish basket Japanese, Meiji Period late 19th century realistically rendered, all finely patinated, Signed Height 18.87 in. (46 cm.)
Bronze
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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