On 1stDibs, there are several options of mother and child sculptures available for sale. Finding the ideal
contemporary,
modern or
Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add mother and child sculptures that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of
gold,
gray,
black,
beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by
Allan Houser,
Chaim Gross,
Henry Moore,
Aharon Bezalel and
Marine de Soos are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in
metal,
bronze and
stone — can elevate any room of your home. Some mother and child sculptures are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 1.38 inches across, are available.
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.