Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African life size you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
paper,
fabric and
wool, every African life size was constructed with great care. There are 107 variations of the antique or vintage African life size you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African life size — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each African life size bearing
modern,
Art Deco or
folk art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African life size that is appealing in its simplicity, but
J.C. Sepp,
M. Houttuyn and
Cornelius NOZEMAN produced versions that are worth a look.
An African life size can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,280, while the lowest priced sells for $197 and the highest can go for as much as $404,108.
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.