Grand Tour Black Belgian, Verde Antico Marble Statue of Perseus and Medusa
By Benvenuto Cellini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Verde Antico marble statue of Perseus and Medusa. This exquisitely detailed statue of P...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
A Continental 19th century Bronze and Marble statue of Perseus and Medusa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Continental 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze, Black Belgian, and Rosso Alicante marble statue of Perseus and Medusa. This handsome statue of Perseus hav...
Marble, Bronze
Composition Stone Statue of a Roman Soldier, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
The soldier’s left hand is resting atop his shield, which displays the Gorgon Medusa. This great looking statue was cast from a highly detailed and well-proportioned carving.
Stone
Bronze Statue of Perseus Holding the Medusa's Head
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian bronze statue of Perseus holding up the head of Medusa.
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Canova Lions in Bronze and Lapis Lazzulo
By Antonio Canova
Located in Roma, IT
It depicts the Greek hero Perseus after his victory over the Gorgon Medusa. The statue was based freely to the Apollo Belvedere and the Medusa Rondanini.
Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Figure Of Bacchus
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century Italian grand tour bronze figure of Bacchus with a goat over his shoulders Circa 1890
Bronze
$1,949
H 16.54 in W 5.71 in D 7.09 in
END OF THE 19th CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTURE DAVID AND GOLIATH WITH MARBLE BASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful bronze sculpture cast with the lost wax technique, depicting the young David standing with his sword raised, symbol of his victory over the giant Goliath, whose suffering h...
Marble, Bronze
$1,450
H 13 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
After Eugene Louis Lequesne (1815-1887): A patinated bronze figure of Pan
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A fine 19th-century French patinated bronze figure of Pan, after Eugène-Louis Lequesne (French, 1815–1887), cast by the celebrated Susse Frères foundry. The dynamic figure depicts P...
Marble, Bronze
$4,496
H 23.63 in W 9.06 in D 16.54 in
Bacchus Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Italy 18th–19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bronze sculpture depicting Bacchus (known as Dionysus in Greek mythology), the god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy. The figure was originally part of a small garden fountain, where w...
Sandstone, Bronze
$4,250
H 31.25 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
Fine French Bronze Statue "Honor Patria" after Emile Louis Picault
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There he stands — chest out, chin tilted just enough to suggest destiny is whispering in his ear — a bronze embodiment of conviction titled “Honor Patria.” You can almost hear the di...
Bronze
French Bronze Figure of the Apollo Belvedere
Located in New York, NY
Stamped A.V., on a square red marble base.
Bronze
$2,092
H 14.38 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Greek God Apollo 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the famous Greek God Apollo, modelled upon a shaped circular socle, inscribed monogram 'NF' and numbered 2...
Bronze
$4,026
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Patinated Bronze Roman Faun of Good Fortune after the Pompeii Original
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive patinated bronze sculpture depicting the celebrated Faun of Good Fortune, inspired by the famous ancient Roman bronze discovered at Pompeii. One of the most iconic sculptu...
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of David & Slain Goliath After Antonin Mercie
By Antonin Mercie
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of the victorious David, standing on the head of the slain Goliath, after the original model by Antonin Mercie (1845-1916), meas...
Bronze
$1,682
H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of the gods flying through the air raised on a path of air made by the mouth of a cherub...
Marble, Bronze
$22,500
H 68.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Monumental Antique French Bronze Sculpture Statue Cupid & Marble Ormolu Pedestal
Located in Portland, OR
An incredible antique 19th century French bronze of Cupid seated on a gilt ormolu marble column, cupid shown feeding rose to a butterfly (L'Amour Prenant un Papillon) after Antoine-D...
Marble, Bronze
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century Description: The ivy wreathed and bearded figure in languid contrapposto, leaning against a tree stump entwined in creeping...
Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (after Gianbologna) Origin France Circa 1900 Base of green Alpine marble...
Marble, Bronze
Benedetto Boschetti Bronze Mercury Statue After Giambologna 19th Century
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Toledo, OH
Nineteenth century bronze "Mercury" by the Benedetto Boschetti workshops. The model of Mercury is after the Italian Renaissance sculptor Giambologna. Mercury stands on one foot suppo...
Bronze
$20,888
H 89 in W 28 in D 28 in
19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Ulysses After Jacques Bousseau
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent 19th century bronze of Ulysses stringing his bow on square base. After Jacques Bousseau (1681-1740). Circa 1830 French Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 11 i...
Bronze
Italian 19th century patinated Bronze and marble statue of Hermes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze and marble statue of Hermes. This handsome depiction of a youthful and athlet...
Marble, Bronze
$2,075
H 40 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Black Marble Column Pedestal with White Veining, Sold Individually
Located in Yonkers, NY
A striking vintage black marble column pedestal with white veining, this piece stands at an impressive 40 inches in height, making it an ideal statement piece for any interior. Its e...
Marble
$15,750
H 21.75 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude
By Francois Rude
Located in New York, NY
Large, exceptional quality bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the model by Francois Rude. Early Nineteenth Century Fine Rouge Griotte...
Bronze
$69,934
H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 13.78 in
THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in PARIS, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900. Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is b...
Bronze
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry. 10 ft 2 in x10 ft 9in
Located in New York, NY
16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (3.1 m x 3.28 m)
Wool, Silk
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Norwood, NJ
Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standing on a unique doré gilt bronze moun...
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
$5,500
H 34.4 in W 24 in D 12 in
19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
Marble, Spelter
$1,285,000
H 20.25 in W 26 in D 13 in
L'Éternel Printemps by Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Auguste Rodin 1840-1917 French L'Éternel Printemps (The Eternal Spring) Bronze with brown patina Signed "Rodin" (on base), with Barbedienne foundry mark Perhaps one of the most w...
Bronze
$40,617
H 104.5 in W 49 in D 22 in
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table coul...
Marble
$94,290Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
The Ditchley Park Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A MAGNIFICENT BRASS-MOUNTED PIETRA DURA, EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET-ON-STAND, DUTCH, CIRCA 1650-80, THE PIETRA DURA PANELS FLORENTINE, MID 17TH CENTURY. Inset overall with paired Fl...
Alabaster, Limestone, Marble, Breccia Marble, Brass
$59,500 / set
H 82 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps. Each freestanding fifteen light torchière is raised by a square tapered base w...
Giltwood
$19,496
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Prometheus Freed by Walter Peter Brenner - mythological figure, bronze sculpture
By Walter Peter Brenner
Located in Paris, FR
Prometheus Freed is a sculpture by Guatemalan artist Walter Peter Brenner. Dimensions are 50 x 30 x 16 cm (19.7 x 11.8 x 6.3 in). This artwork is signed and numbered. Prometheus hol...
Bronze
$100,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 33 in D 14 in
Monumental French Ormolu Mted Bust of Alexander The Great, F. Girardon, 1800s
By François Girardon
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Rare 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Bust of Alexander The Great, After The Model by Francois Girardon. Drawing inspiration from the renowned "Bust ...
Marble, Bronze
$19,800
H 25.5 in W 21 in D 26 in
French 19th century Grand Tour Period Bronze statue of the Borghese Gladiator
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale French 19th century Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze statue of the Borghese Gladiator. The handsome Gladiator is raised on a patinated Bronze rectangu...
Bronze
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.