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Majolica Nude

Important Art Deco Tile Panel with Nude on Horseback
Important Art Deco Tile Panel with Nude on Horseback

Important Art Deco Tile Panel with Nude on Horseback

By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare majolica tile panel, produced by the important Karlsruhe manufactory in southwest Germany

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Early 20th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures

"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe
"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe

"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe

By Else Bach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure riding a horse was sculpted by

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"Walking the Horse, " Nude Male Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe, Art Deco
"Walking the Horse, " Nude Male Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe, Art Deco

"Walking the Horse, " Nude Male Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe, Art Deco

By Else Bach

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure walking a horse was sculpted by

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Majolica Nude For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the majolica nude you’re looking for. A majolica nude — often made from ceramic, earthenware and majolica — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the majolica nude you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A majolica nude, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Else Bach, Erwin Spuler and Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe each produced at least one beautiful majolica nude that is worth considering.

How Much is a Majolica Nude?

The average selling price for a majolica nude at 1stDibs is $2,533, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $9,600 for the highest priced.

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.