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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
H 10 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Hal Fromhold Midcentury Studio Ceramic Sculpture
By Hal Fromhold
Located in Norwalk, CT
This unique, whimsical sculpture is circa 1960s, from California.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Bill Heise Salvaged Metal Cow Sculpture, Late 20th Century
By Bill Heise
Located in Norwalk, CT
sculpture, signed "HEISE" on base.
A charming and whimsical sculpture of a longhorn cow in Bill Heise's
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Metal
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
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
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
H 14.77 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
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
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
H 4.13 in W 3.88 in D 3.88 in
Ceramic Art Sculpture Lion in Egg Hatching Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in North Hollywood, 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 Torso Sculptures by Kathy Berenstein
Located in Littleton, CO
papier-mâché sculptures by Denver artist Kathy Berenstein, signed and dated. These figures celebrate the
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
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
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
Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 Verdigris Finish Elephant Sculpture in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Brass cast elephant in a verdigris finish, circa 1970s beautiful and sign of good luck.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 Wood Sculpture by Noted NJ Artist Fred Schumm
By Fred Schumm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful wood sculpture by the noted NJ artist Fred Scumm. It is inscribed near the base with no
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
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
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
H 44 in W 18 in D 16 in
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
Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio
By David Gil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Distinctive David Gil whimsical ceramic face sculpture that conjures “Picasso”, using negative
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Wood
H 23 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
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 Hand Carved Leo Lion Travertine & Bronze Sculpture by Rodney Winfield
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand carved "Leo the Lion" etched travertine sculpture featuring an astrological zodiac
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
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
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
H 14.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
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
H 34 in W 12 in D 6 in
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
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
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
H 15.5 in W 17.25 in D 24 in
Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s
By Roberto Estevez 1, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
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
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 9.75 in
Large Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Large whimsical metal wire lion sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. The body is black
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Whimsical 9 Clowns Artisan Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique artisan sculpted and handpainted 9 circus clown figurines. Great collectors find.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Modernist American Bronze Sculpture “Resting Pig” by Dan Ostermiller ca. 1997
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
” (1985), a whimsical sculpture of a reclining cat, which has become a beloved public installation at the
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 5.13 in
Unusual Sculptural Iron Garden Lounge Chair Manner of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Buffalo, NY
, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
American Western Bronze Sculpture “Après la Danse" (1999), Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Ostermiller's signature achievements is his work “Marmalade” (1985), a whimsical sculpture of a reclining cat
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.25 in W 14.38 in D 13.63 in
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Whimsical Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all whimsical sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of whimsical sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large whimsical sculptures can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller whimsical sculptures available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.25 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Whimsical sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sergio Bustamante, Curtis Jere and Fred Schumm are consistently popular.
How Much are Whimsical Sculptures?
Prices for whimsical sculptures start at $145 and top out at $174,500 with the average selling for $1,200.
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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