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Mid-century Whimsical Incline Skateboarding Sculpture, Figurative in Metal, Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Whimsical Incline Skateboarding Sculpture, Figurative in Metal, Wood
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Norman Laliberte 1988 Sculpture
By Norman Laliberté
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical sculpture by American/Canadian artist Norman Laliberte. Dated 1988. Great scale and form
Category
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Deer by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This whimsical sculpture of a stag is from the famed Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ron Lee Clown Sculpture in Bronze Onyx Base Tightrope & Umbrella
By Ron Lee
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical sculpture by Ron Lee circa 1970's , feauturing a clown on a thighrope sitting on solid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Bruce Houston Truck Sculpture
By Bruce Houston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical sculpture with an abstract motif by the noted California artist, Bruce
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Marc Sijan’s Girl with Glasses Lifelike Ceramic Sculpture
By Marc Sijan
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and whimsical sculpture made by Marc Sijan .Sijan’s work is found all over the world. His
Category
Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Kinetic wall sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House in the United States in 1983. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Elephant with a Cane Sculpture Signed and Dated 1984
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This whimsical sculpture of a lame elephant in red, white and blue colors is signed and dated 3/84
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Saint Bernard Dog Sculpture circa 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful large vintage midcentury modern quirky, whimsical sculpture of a St. Bernard dog with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Plaster
If Pigs Could Fly
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Giuseppe Palumbo's whimsical sculpture "Hog Heaven" from 2014 in aluminum. it is signed and dated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Bruce Houston Baltimore Oriole Fan Truck
By Bruce Houston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical sculpture for the Baltimore Oriole Fan, by the noted California artist, Bruce
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed modernist (or surrealist) bronze sculpture.
Whimsically depicting a conch shell
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Metal Alligator Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical alligator sculpture made of aluminum. Approximately two feet long.
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Art Sculpture Lion in Egg Hatching Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Small ceramic art sculpture with a lion in egg hatching.
Small realistic lion hatching egg
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bill Stewart Whimsical Ceramic Sculpture
By Bill Stewart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical ceramic sculpture by Bill Stewart.
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Lady in a Striped Dress" by Allan Winkler
By Allan Winkler
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Man in Green Shirt" by Allan Winkler
By Allan Winkler
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Man with Cup" by Allan Winkler
By Allan Winkler
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Elephant sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical elephant figure sculpture, in gold & bronze finish by Mailtland Smith great condition .
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Whimsical gold finish Iron Bull Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical iron detailed bull sculpture in gold finish nice detail very unique piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Surfer Sculpture by Mitch Berg
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and whimsical surfer sculpture by Mitch Berg, circa 2008. The piece is in good
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Carved Stone Garden Lawn Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Interesting fun whimsical carved stone garden sculpture. Base measures: 12 x 9 at 6" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Hand-Carved Soapstone Whimsical Penguin Sculpture MCM
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical Penguin soapstone sculture circa 1970's , hand carved .
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Whimsical Lion Clay Sculpture Signed California Artist
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical lion sculpture signed by Marlene S Icant firure the last name , well done piece circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wire and brass sculpture on a slate base. Done in the Brutalist style, and of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Minimalist Soapstone Whimsical Red Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical soapstone red elephant beautiful piece good luck , charm nice clean condition minimalist
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Whimsical Truck Suitcase Sculpture 2005 by Bruce Houston
By Bruce Houston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical 2005 sculpture by the noted California artist Bruce Houston. The sculpture features a
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
whimsical Mini Patinated Brass Postmodern Gift Sculpture Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical brass gift sculpture , nice patina it will make a great gift,
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Welded Steel Sculpture on Wood Base 1987
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern art.
Handmade welded steel parts on staved wood base.
Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina, crack on the wood does not impede the form.
The piece sits via pe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Whimsical Abstract Ball Sculpture by Palm Springs Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful and whimsical painted plaster ball sculpture on a concrete base hand crafted by a local
Category
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Whimsical Mid Century Kinetic Spider in Web Sculpture, Metal
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique kinetic sculpture of a hand painted stone and metal spider in her web. Mounted to a rustic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Large Whimsical Italian Terracotta Handcrafted Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large wonderful handcrafted terracotta sculpture of a seated giraffe. Made in Italy stamped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Bronze Sculpture by Francisco del Toro, Mexico, 1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expressive and evocative bronze sculpture by Francisco del Toro (Mexican, Guerrero, 20th century
Category
1990s Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Fred Schumm Lifesize Whimsical Painted Wood Sculpture of a Nude
By Fred Schumm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great whimsical colorfully painted lifesize wood sculpture of a nude. The base has been re
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Whimsical Modern Ceramic and Plaster Sculptures by Scott Rosenthal
By Scott Rosenthal
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Whimsical wheeled ceramic and plaster sculptures by artist Scott Rosenthal.
The larger sculpture
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
Whimsical Original Mixed Media Tabletop Sculpture on Vintage Toaster
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magical imaginative tabletop sculpture made from a vintage toaster having white porcelain base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steampunk Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
44” Vintage Whimsical French Chef Sculpture Charcuterie Restaurant Display Sgn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Whimsical figure of French chef for charcuterie restaurant display sign.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Country Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$437 Sale Price
75% Off
Whimsical Brass & Wood Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and beautiful welded brass sculpture of a butterflies flying sitting on solid wood base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsically Crafted "Steampunk" Sewing Machine Tractor Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazingly creative sculpture is made from industrial components, including a vintage sewing
Category
1990s American Steampunk Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,820 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Whimsical Rub-A-Dub, Three in a Tub Sculpture 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and charming figural sculpture depicting the classic nursery rhyme "Rub-A-Dub, Three Men in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Craftsman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Whimsical Landscape Sculpture in Bronze sitting on Onyx Base Jere style
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical table sculpture circa 1970's in bronze sitting on onyx base figurative landscape , signed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Whimsical Brutalist Mouse Sculpture in Brass welded on solid Rosewood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical petite welded brass sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Romer italy hand carved desk top butcher with table sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of a butcher in white apron at work at butcher block table . Hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Whimsical Animalistic Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
This French bronze group conceived as a pair of animals dressed as people playing cards exhibits many subtle details and a dramatic satirical story. The fox's nature clever and craft...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Whimsical Chalkware French or Italian Falling Chef Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage whimsical figurine or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not
Category
Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate, Copper, Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Thomas Kloss Whimsical Bird Sculpture Carved Wood and Hand Painted Folk Art
Located in Hanover, MA
Thomas Kloss folk art bird sculpture painted wood on enameled steel legs and feet mounted on a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Whimsical Harley Ben David Paper Mache Sculpture by Mike Leaf
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
"Jewish" Harley (ben) David(son) shows his whimsical personality. As the rider concentrates on the road
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Nail Brass Sculpture Cowboy & Cactus on a Fence circa 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool whimsical welded Brutalist cowboy and cactus sitting on a fence metal sculpture, made of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand painted ceramic lion sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Jonathan Adler, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Golden Gate Bridge Sculpture by M K Shannon Signed and Numbered
By MK Shannon
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculpture by M K Shannon, engraved at the bottom by the artist dated 1986 and numbered 293/350
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
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Whimsical Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical sculptures available for sale. Each of these unique whimsical sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. Find 714 antique and vintage whimsical sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Whimsical sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of whimsical sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, folk art and modern whimsical sculptures are of considerable interest. Many whimsical sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante and Artisan House produced popular whimsical sculptures that are worth a look.
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Prices for whimsical sculptures start at $29 and top out at $1,250,000 with the average selling for $1,310.
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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