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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Busts
Porcelain
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tang Antiquities
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Ormolu
Antique Early 1700s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Other Vases
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 1810s English George III Wine Coolers
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Rococo Candle Holders
Agate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Antique 1890s American Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Copper, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English George IV Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Recent Sales
Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
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.