$22,030
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Pig Bell' London 1904 by William Hornby
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in London, London
silver bell, is modelled as a quite charming pig. The bell is operated by winding the key underneath and
Sterling Silver
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality
Metal
$42,199
H 38.19 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
hanging down over it. At his feet lies a pig wearing a small bell around its neck. He rests on his right
Wood
Rare Polished Pig / Hog Mechanical Bell c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality
Metal
Sold
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Located in Bath, GB
pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then
Brass
Sold
H 4 in W 2 in D 2 in
Victorian English Amethyst Glass Table Bell, Cold Painted Bronze Pig, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable antique bell, a rare find and in perfect condition. The glass is a very pale
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Covered Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Covered Ginger Jar This Japanese jar decorated with birds, flowers, and satsumas would be a beautiful gift for a vintage or Asian art enthusiast. The bottom...
Porcelain, Paint
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc. Privately Commissioned Napoleon III Sterling Silver Flatware Set with Rare Mother-of-...
Sterling Silver
Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars with cherry blossom design, circa mid-20th century, Japan. A great set for a table, mantel, shelf or cabinet, etc. Very good condition ...
Porcelain
Ornate French Oval Mirror, Distressed Wood Frame, Baroque Style, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornate French vintage mirror with a distinctive and decorative frame. The mirror is oval-shaped, which adds a classic and elegant touch. The frame is made of wood, with a distresse...
Paint, Wood
Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately hand-carved wooden table by world famous Venetian sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829–1902). Solid wood table with cupid carving in center and Italian style Venetian l...
Wood
$2,068
H 3.15 in W 7.33 in D 5.52 in
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
Monumental Italian Carved Giltwood Console and Mirror
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very large and fine 19th century Italian Rococo style carved giltwood figural console table and matching mirror. The "D" shaped console table masterfully carved with foliate, masks...
Marble
$150,000 / set
H 105 in W 136 in D 46 in
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved antique items of large furnitur...
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
Brass
Antique Coalbrookdale Style Ornate Garden Patio Set
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete antique ornate garden patio set of a table and three chairs in the manner of Coalbrookdale. Although small, this set has a beautiful heavily ornate design paired with a d...
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century, Chinese Porcelain Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 20th century, Chinese porcelain lamp.
$55,000
H 83 in W 46 in D 21 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Napoleon III Malachite Dressing Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Napoleon III Malachite Dressing Mirror Decorative bronze scene of a cherub on a horse drawn chariot riding through the clouds. Bron...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Fabergé, Puiforcat, Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Limoges
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Stunning 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (Currently Owned by Hermes) and "Christofle...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring over 30 feet in length, this tremendous and highly versatile English dining table is the greatest. It has the ability to transform to a multitude of sizes to fit any occasi...
Brass
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
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.
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