$1,250
H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Bisque Figurine of Two Putti in an Amorous Embrace
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century figurine of two putti in an embrace - one putto wrapped in the
Porcelain
Bisque Porcelain Figurine: Seated Bather, in Sevres Taste
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
Art nouveau-period bisque porcelain figurine in the taste of Sevres, featuring a naked bather
Porcelain
Bisque Figurine, La Rose Enflammée after Boizot by Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Louis-Simon Boizot
Located in Paris, FR
Bisque figurine La Rose enflammée, also known as La Rose perdue, crafted by Sevres Manufactory
Porcelain
Sevres Theodore Riviere Art Deco Bisque Sculpture or Figurine of Phyrne
By Théodore Rivière
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small nude bisque porcelain figurine was designed by the renowned French sculptor Theodore
Porcelain
$3,800
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Fine 19th Century Porcelain Capodimonte Group of Cherubs and a Goat
By Capodimonte
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright Capodimonte porcelain group of four putti and a goat symbolizes abundance and the spirit of life. Capodimonte was originally an 18th century Italian porcelain company tha...
Porcelain
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
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