Small Art Sculptures
1980s Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Enamel, Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain, Silicone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wire
1960s Folk Art Sculptures
Stone, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wire, Metal
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Leather, Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Plaster, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paint, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
16th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood Panel, Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Brass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Iron
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Iron, Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Nude Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.
- What are sculptures in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
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