Sculpture Minerva
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Marble
20th Century French Busts
Plaster
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Spelter
Vintage 1920s Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1940s Danish Busts
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1780s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English Busts
Creamware
Antique Late 18th Century Mounted Objects
Coade Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Marble
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Statues
Marble
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Paint
Recent Sales
20th Century French Busts
Plaster, Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century English Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Lead
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Metal
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Busts
Marble
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Greco Roman Busts
Sandstone
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Agate, Amethyst, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Busts
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Belgian Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Stone, Iron
Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Busts
Plaster
Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Belgian Neoclassical Busts
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1850s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Limestone
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Clay
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Marble
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Statues
Limestone
Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Busts
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Plaster
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Busts
Antique 19th Century European Busts
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Figurative Sculptures
Antique Early 18th Century English Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Lead
Antique 1890s French Busts
Iron
People Also Browsed
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints
Paper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Plaster
1950s Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century Statues
Plaster
Antique 17th Century French Tapestries
Wool
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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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
- What is the meaning of Minerva?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, her Greek counterpart was Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, and poetry.
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