Lucite Skull Mid-Century Table Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Mid-Century solid Lucite skull sculpture, circa 1970s. This interesting piece is comprised of clear Lucite with movable jaw. Said to have been sold by Harrods London. Great ...
Sold|$875
1930s Painted Sioux Steer Skull
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a one of a kind hand-painted Sioux steer skull, circa 1930. Painted on the forehead of the skull is a double headed thunderbird. The feathers are hung on red leather straps f...
Bone, Feathers, Leather
Sold|$2,165
19th Century Antique Human Skull
Located in Raalte, NL
Original antique human skull from the 19th century with a skull trauma to the left side, it comes from a private collection and bought legally. The measurements are, Depth 18 cm/...
Bone
Sold|$750
Human Medical Skull, 19th Century
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
A Human (Medical) Skull, 19th century. This skull for medical use was part of a complete skeleton. On top of the skull is a whole, to connect the rest of the (hanging) skeleton.
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Green Fluorite Human Skull
Located in Houston, TX
This is a fabulous vintage, hand-carved, green fluorite skull measuring 7 inches long, 5 inches wide and 6 inches in height. Makes a statement on it's own displayed on a stack of boo...
Rock Crystal
Native American Indian Beaded Skull Cracker Club
Located in London, GB
Native American Indian Plains beaded skull cracker club The club with pointed stone head and multi colored glass beaded wood shaft with buck skin Height 42 cm, 16 1/2 inches bea...
Leather
Aluminum Sculpture of a Gazelle Skull by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and dramatic polished aluminum sculpture of a gazelles head is by Arthur Court and it dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s. Note: The piece has been professionally ...
Aluminum
Vintage French Cast Resin Antelope Skull and Horn Model
Located in Houston, TX
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Horn, Resin
Fine Large Native American Indian Skull Cracker Club Ex Christie’s
Located in London, GB
Native American Indian plains beaded skull cracker club The hide wrapped club with large pointed stone head Measures: Length 62 cm, width 17 cm Period: Last quarter of the 19th ce...
Leather
19th Century Tibetan Ritual Skull Cup with Coral and Silver Detail
Located in Southampton, NY
Tibetan ritual ceremonial cup, Kapala. Bone (skull cap) with coral detail and silver rim. Dimensions: 2.75" H x 7" D x 5.25" W.
Sold|$1,214
DEI GRATIA
By Magnus Gjoen
Located in London, GB
The skeleton and the skull provokes obscure notions perhaps, skulls are harsh shaped objects, while in contrast he uses graceful and elegant detail painting to highlight this epic ta...
Digital
Sold|$1,214
Dei Gratia
By Magnus Gjoen
Located in London, GB
The skeleton and the skull provokes obscure notions perhaps, skulls are harsh shaped objects, while in contrast he uses graceful and elegant detail painting to highlight this epic ta...
Digital
Sold|$1,214
Dei Gratia. Original.
By Magnus Gjoen
Located in London, GB
The skeleton and the skull provokes obscure notions perhaps, skulls are harsh shaped objects, while in contrast he uses graceful and elegant detail painting to highlight this epic ta...
Digital
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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