Small Sculptures
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate
2010s Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Olive
2010s Polish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Crystal
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Fiberglass
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Malachite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Metal
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Plywood
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Driftwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Danish Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass, Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Horn
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Earthenware
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Agate, Carnelian
Early 2000s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Aluminum
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects
Coral
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Travertine
Vintage 1970s French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Granite, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Iron
20th Century European Other Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
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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.
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