Ornamental Sculptures
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Futurist Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Busts
Terracotta
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Lucite
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Other
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Malachite, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Soapstone
20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Mounted Objects
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures
Metal, Iron
2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Tin
2010s Dutch Other Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Natural Specimens
Sterling Silver
1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Pewter
20th Century Mounted Objects
Giltwood
20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts
Porcelain
2010s Italian Busts
Plaster
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Spelter
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary European Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Danish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Clay
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Art Glass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Fiberglass
Antique 1890s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Asian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Abstract Sculptures
Stone
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Asian Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Abstract Sculptures
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Composition
2010s French Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Silver
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Bronze, Silver, Copper
Early 2000s German Other Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Silver
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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.
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