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Gilt Bronze Scholar Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze scholar sculpture.
Category
Antique 1890s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carved Marble Bust Sculpture of a Scholar
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century continental carved marble bust of a scholar. The bearded gentleman gazing
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinese Mid-19th Century Sand Stone Sculpture of a Scholar
Located in Torino, IT
Large Chinese mid-19th century sand stone sculpture of a scholar.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #43 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #16 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19, 2016
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #46, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture #46 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20, 2014
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #20 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Landscape Sculpture, Scholar art
Located in Pomona, CA
This sculpture has exquisite carved landscaping and buildings, etc. Detailed hand carving works on
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Boxwood
A Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Female Scholar, France Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a female scholar, France. The patinated surface with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Hungarian Bronze Sculpture the Scholar by Laslo Janos Beszedes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Deco Hungarian bronze sculpture the Scholar by Laslo Janos Beszedes
Additional
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Abstract Stone Sculpture Chinese Scholar Stone on a Faux Marble Stand
Located in Miami, FL
contemporary or modern home. This scholar stone sculpture would make a dramatic and refreshingly organic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
18th Century Italian Scholar Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th c. Italian Scholar Silver Leaf Statue in Papier Mache and Wood. The base diameter
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Busts
Materials
Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Art Scholar Statue
Located in Southall, GB
A beautifully refined bronze statue depicting an art scholar teaching two young cherubs. It has
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Substantial hand carved soapstone Asian warrior sculptures, most commonly used as bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
17th Century Italian Carving of Scholar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally gilded. as notice some traces of gilt residue. From the collection of Verna Harrah. Harra's Casinos.
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock'
The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Flemish Baroque Carved Oak Figure Of A Scholar
Located in Essex, MA
Large figure standing with a book under his arm with hand extended.
Category
Antique 1660s French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage bronze statuette depicting a scholar standing on a turtle. This Chinese bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scholar Rock, Nephrite Jade by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scholar rock
Nephrite jade
Hand carved
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jade
19th Century Bronze by Moreau Sitting Figure of a Lady 'Student or Scholar'
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Incline Village, NV
bronze making artist family "Moreau". The sculpture depicts a young female student or scholar with a pen
Category
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.25 in W 13.25 in D 8.5 in
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Classical Scholar Signed Doriot
By Theodore Doriot
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely cast bronze sculpture of an expressive classically draped Greek scholar seated on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in three sides except
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A patinated cast bronze statue of a classically draped Greek scholar sitting sideways on a Klismos
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was a solid boulder of
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Ming Period Fahua Pottery Chinese Table Screen Scholar Eight immortals Shoulou
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A chinese porcelain table screen from the Ming period, 16/17th century. Decorated in High Relief With Shoulou on his crane and the Eight Immortals.
This piece is considered part of...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the prominent
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Scholars Root Statue of Shou Lao, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and beautifully hand carved.
Marked at the foot.
Additional information:
Material: Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: China
Period: 19th century, 20th century Qing (1661 - 1912)...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 12.41 in W 0.08 in D 0.05 in
Small Orange, Tan Druzy Quartz Stalactite Formation Resembling a Scholars Rock
Located in London, GB
A small piece preserving a beautiful stalactite covered in orange-tan druzy quartz. The lower edges polished to reveal a relatively thick celadonite shell.
Measures: Dimensions of...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
H 3.75 in W 4.34 in D 4.53 in
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture, 2011
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #51, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar rock cup sculpture was assembled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28, 2017
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #28 was assembled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #25, 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #25 was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #32, 2017 - 2018
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture with stand #32 was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Modernism, Raymond Rocklin, Abstract Bronze Composition, 1969
By Raymond Rocklin
Located in New York, NY
Union Art Sch. scholar to Skowhegan Sch. Painting & Sculpture, 1951; Fulbright grant, Italy, 1952-53
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
began to be brought inside by scholars, officials and connoisseurs so they could be appreciated in their
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures
Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of collecting
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese tall columnar scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Chinese Bronze Scholar Riding a Horse Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Chinese table top incense burner sculpted in bronze depicting a scholar riding a horse
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki) of unusual horizontal form. The Japanese continue the Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
. Dramatic stones, often refered to as scholar stones, are greatly appreciated in Asian cultures for their
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Asian Dramatic White "Scholar" Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
. Dramatic stones, often refered to as scholar stones, are greatly appreciated in Asian cultures for their
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Figural Foundry Mold of Woman Scholar
Located in Wainscott, NY
Figure from the Roman Foundry Company of Flushing, New York, original plaster form from foundry
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Roman Scholar
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sculpture portrays a Roman scholar holding a scroll—a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
Once transformed into
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese scholar object, natural tree form on wooden base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural tree form with wooden base. Loosely termed scholar's objects, these forms from nature are
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures
"Daoist Scholar" Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bust
Located in Fremantle, W.Australia
A late 18th to early 19th century Chinese bust of a Daoist Scholar made from lacquered and gilt
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Busts
Materials
Bronze
Wood Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
: Chinese, carved, scholars, sculpture, statue
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Chinese Scholar Rock Gongshi Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Gongshi (??) or scholar's rocks are naturally occuring and vary in size and shape. Traditionally
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Exceptional Scholars' Lingbi Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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Keywords: Stone, scholars' rock, scholars' object, statute, sculpture
Category
Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Monumental Lingbi Stone on Rosewood Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Collection #: CSM001
Keywords: Sculpture, statue, scholars object, China, Chinese, garden
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Early 19th Century Chinese Fu Dog
Located in Chicago, IL
#: Z153
Keywords: Sculpture, statue, Scholars' object, China, Chinese, Japan, Japanese
Category
Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
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Scholar Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of scholar sculptures is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct scholar sculptures — often made from stone, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. Find 46 antique and vintage scholar sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Scholar sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of scholar sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art scholar sculptures are of considerable interest. Large scholar sculptures can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller scholar sculptures available at 1stDibs — each spanning 2 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made scholar sculptures over the years, but those made by Richard Hirsch, Robert Kuo and Auguste Moreau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Scholar Sculptures?
Prices for scholar sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, scholar sculptures begin at $195 and can go as high as $12,033, while the average can fetch as much as $2,940.
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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