Berlin KPM Porcelain Model of a Japanese Lady with a Parrot, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Adolph Amberg, modelled as a Japanese lady in traditional dress, a parrot perched on her left arm, above an oval base. The sculptor Adolph Amberg designed the Hochzeitszu...
Porcelain
$650
H 11.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure...
Porcelain
$3,480
H 16 in W 10 in D 6 in
Rosenthal Group Fritz Heidenreich Porcelain Figurine "PARROT" Marked ARA-1670
By Fritz Heidenreich
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The extraordinary parrot can be identified as a Mealy parrot, the largest of the Amazonas found on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. They are distinuished from the Red-lored parrots b...
Porcelain
$380Sale Price|35% Off
H 17 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Famille-Rose Porcelain Kwan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and handcraft Kwan Yin standin...
Porcelain
$375
H 8.25 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain figurine - Court Lady
Located in Pomona, CA
This object is a vintage Chinese Famille Rose porcelain figurine depicting a court lady or maiden dated from the Republic Period (1912–1949) up through the mid-20th century. It is d...
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figurine
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a vintage Chinese Famille Rose porcelain figurine of a a deity holding a flower basket with a Mark on the bottom. Statues of women with flower baskets in Chinese art often ...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure "Parrot", Germany By Volkstedt, 1909-1936
By Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Parrot", Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Germany, 1909 - 1936 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the...
Porcelain
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely modeled standing on a tree trunk.
Porcelain
$3,900
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Porcelain sculpture "Vanity" signed Fraureuth Kunstabteilung. Germany circa 1930
By Porzellanfabrik Fraureuth
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain sculpture "Vanity" signed Fraureuth Kunstabteilung. Germany, circa 1930.
Porcelain
Porcelain Figure, KPM Berlin 19th century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Belmont, MA
Woman with a parrot, KPM Berlin, 19th century.. Beautiful figurine of a standing woman in oriental dress holding a parrot in her right hand. Naturalistically painted with fired KPM ...
Porcelain
Karl Ens Vintage porcelain figure Parrot
By Karl Ens
Located in Uppsala , SE
A beautiful porcelain figure of a Parrot by Karl Ens, Volkstedt, Germany. Early 20th century Karl Ens was a renowned German potter known for his exquisite porcelain creations. Ens ...
Porcelain
$789Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
1980s Porcelain Sculpture of a Japanese Woman, Manufactured by the Franklin MInt
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Porcelain sculpture of a Japanese woman, manufactured by The Franklin Mint Limited and numbered edition no M 7256, as title Empress of The Snow.
Porcelain
Enameled Porcelain Geisha Girl Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful sculpture of a Geisha girl. She is dressed in a beautiful kimono. She walks with the lovely bird on her arm and flower in her hair. Her right hand has a bangle br...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a ch...
Porcelain
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
Located in Essex, MA
Standing on a tree trunk.
Porcelain
$500
H 11.42 in Dm 6.7 in
Lladro, Spain, Large Figure in Glazed Porcelain, Geisha with Fans, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lladro, Spain. Large figure in glazed porcelain. Geisha with fans. 20th century. Measures: 29.5 x 17 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
$349
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Porcelain Figure "Dancing Chinese Woman", Russia By Dmitrov Factory
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Dancing Chinese woman", ДФЗ - Dmitrov Porcelain Factory, Russia (USSR), Verbilki, 1954 - 1970 Additional Information: Materials: Gilding, porcelain, underglaze ...
Porcelain
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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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.
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