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Sculptures For Sale
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Large Solid Marble Decorative Sphere on Bronze Griffin Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large solid green marble decorative sphere on bronze base with three griffins, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nice polis...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Splash" Tray, Alexey Krupinin, 2024
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Splash" series by Alexey features interior objects with a unique design inspired by fluid movements. Using a novel technique, layers of urethane foam are poured freely to create...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Foam
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Venetian sculpture depicting Saint Paul, from the 1600s, carved in Walnut
Located in Cesena, FC
Sculpture of Saint Paul, an ancient statue
Ancient statue of Saint Paul from the 17th century
Large sculpture depicting Saint Paul, from the 1600s, carved in solid Walnut wood.
Or...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Archer Learning a Boy to Use a Bow by Gennarelli 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
The young archer, Art Deco bronze sculpture of a boy learning to use a bow. By Amadeo Gennarelli, Born in Napels, worked in France. The bronze has a lively green patina, France ca. 1...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Circa 1970s
Of larger size and scale, a unique well cast, highly detailed bronze of four tree frogs in situ, balanced...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Vintage 19th Century Plaster Wall Bust Of A Bearded Man With Inscription
Located in Sale, GB
- A 19th Century plaster wall bust of a bearded man with inscription, England circa 1890.
- The figure has a real presence encompassing the most remarkable craftsmanship, wonderful ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Alloy Sculpture, Signed E. Blot, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze alloy sculpture. Signed E. Blot, France, late 19th century.
Orientalist style.
Attributed to Anatole-Jean Guillot (1865-1911).
Category
Late 19th Century French Islamic Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulated Iron Jizai Okimono of a Lobster by Myochin Muneharu
Located in Milano, IT
This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box.
Signed:...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Wooly Chaps Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, after Frederic Remington
Located in Yonkers, NY
Wooly Chaps, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington on marble base. A variation of his most famous sculpture, The Broncho Buster, Wooly Chaps is filled with a tremendous dramatic tension and depicts a scene from the American Old West...
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "The Dying Gaul, " signed M Amadoi N 'Napoli
By M. Amadoi Napoli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bronze was most likely acquired while on the "Grand Tour" of Europe. It is signed M Amadoi N (Napoli) on the backside of the base.
The Dying Gaul, also called The Dying Galatian[1] (in Italian: Galata Morente) or The Dying Gladiator...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ulf TIKKANEN : "Grebe cubs", Green patinated lost wax bronze - circa 1940
By Ulf Tikkanen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ulf TIKKANEN (1920-1969, Finland) : "Grebe cubs family"
Lost wax cast green patinated bronze sculpture showing a family of 4 Grebe cubs walking
Circa 1940
Good conditions
Dimensi...
Category
1940s French Other Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Bonsai" Sculpture by Simone Crestani, Italy, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Fire-worked clear and blue borosilicate glass in the form of a miniature tree set atop a bulbous base. Signed and dated on the trunk.
One of a kind-- ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mirror, High Gloss, by Alexey Krupinin, United States, 2020
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features the "Cloud" one of its kind mirror series exploring unique shapes and fun finishes inspired by free-flowing movements of fluid. Mirror created by free pouring urethane foam ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Foam
Auguste Cornu : "Cingleur", bronze sculpture, cast Siot, circa 1910
By Cornu
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Auguste CORNU (1876-1949, France) :" Worker / "Cingleur au travail"
Very dark brown/ black patinated bronze sculpture showing a worker in specific costume
Signed : "Aug. Cornu"
Ti...
Category
1910s French Other Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Golden Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden bronze bowl by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1.5 kg
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia
Rick Owens is a C...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Cast Bronze Bull Sculpture circa 1890's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast bronze bull sculpture, circa 1890s.
Category
19th Century Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
Located in Brussels, BE
French antique model in gilded bronze Grand Tour de la Vendôme column, dating from around 1880. This splendid bronze thermometer (Celsius and Fahren...
Category
1880s French Empire Antique Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
21st Century Sculptural Table Lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century sculptural table lamp V. MARS by Fantôme
Patinated bronze,
Stylised female character,
Gold plated brass reflector,
h. 37.8’’ x 18.5’’,
Numbered 4/8,
Signed, delivered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jussi Mäntynen (1886-1978): "lon Vädrar Fara", Lynx in bronze signed and dated
By Jussi Mantynen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jussi Mäntynen (1886-1978, Finland): "lon Vädrar Fara"
Bronze sculpture with a nuanced green patina representing a lynx on the lookout.
Lost wax casting signed and dated 1940.
...
Category
1940s French Other Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Patinated Cast Metal Thai Dancer Statue or Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This detailed bronze patinated figurine is unmarked but believed to have been made in France in approximately 1930 in the Art Deco style. This sculpture depicts a female Thai dancer ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Vintage Collection of 12 Bronze Sculptures by Wm Otto for La Brea Tar Pits
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare collection of twelve miniature bronze ice age mammal sculptures that were created by Wm Otto for the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits museum and gift shop c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21 Century Contemporary Marble Candle Holder Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
21 Century Contemporary Black Marble Rovinette Candleholder Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi.
Hand-turned candleholder in black Marquina marb...
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Art Deco Era Garden Platinum Goliath Heron Crane Fountain Sculptures 6+ feet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent pair of life-size+ bronze Goliath Heron fountain sculptures from the Art Deco era.
What sets these apart from all others is their silver pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vase with Bronze Pot with Cloisone Technique and Plants of Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
Vase with bronze pot with Cloisone technique and plants of hard stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Black solid oak table top sculpture, X4 O, by Dutch Studio Verbaan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
X4 is an ongoing series of simple graphic forms that create timeless and enduring designs. The handcrafted wooden pieces sit somewhere between furniture, objects and sculpture. The c...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mathurin Moreau "Girl with Umbrella" Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822 - 1912) bronze sculpture of young woman under an umbrella peering down at a crab by her feet, bearing signature "Moreau Math Scpt" to base, circa late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Abstract Architectural Wire Iron Sculpture Manner of Roy Gussow
By Roy Gussow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract architectural wire iron sculpture manner of Roy Gussow. Classic modernist, strong presence, very well executed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Black solid oak sculpture, X4 J, by Dutch Studio Verbaan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
X4 is an ongoing series of simple graphic forms that create timeless and enduring designs. The handcrafted wooden pieces sit somewhere between furniture, objects and sculpture. The c...
Category
2010s Dutch Other Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Oak
Pair of Fine Sandstone Carved Lions After Antonio Canova, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of sandstone lions carved after the originals by Antonio Canova, England, circa 1850
A very fine pair of sandstone lions carved after the originals by Antonio Canova.
Suitable...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Bloodroot, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Bloodroot start to bloom before the foliage unfolds in early spring common in the upper Midwest of the United States. After blooming, the leaves unfurl to their full size as seen in ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Abstract Cast Aluminum& Marble Sculpture by D. Calvi, ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Brutalism
D. Calvi
Cast & Partially Polished Aluminum, Marble
ca. 1970’s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 22 inches (w/ base)
Width: 9.5 inches
Depth: 4 inches
Base: 11 x 6 x 3 inches
A...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-century female sculpture with silk black, turquoise, gold shade by Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century silk black female figure. Fired, hand-painted, silk-glazed matte ceramic sculpture with silky black glazed and gold decoartion around neck. It was made in the 50s. A real...
Category
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful desk accessory for the fox hunter. Austrian/Vienna cold painted bronze fox hunter on his horse with his three hounds. Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excel...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Tiffany & Co Janna Thomas Sterling Silver Gilded Gold Potted Flower
Located in Charleston, SC
Sterling silver potted flower in a basketweave pot. The sterling has a gold vermeil finish. Designed and sculpted by American artist Janna Thomas for Tiffany & Co. Small little granu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Black Metal, Locomotive by Hagenauer Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass by Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1920s. Marked on its bottom WHW, Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, handmade. Very nice ...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Deco sculpture with three deer on a marble base.
Measures: Width:43 cm.
Depth:15 cm.
Height:37 cm.
Weight:10 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture.
This hand-crafted and sizable ink stand of marble and gilt bronze is signed by the renowned French sculptor Mar...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Royal Doulton "the Carpet Seller" Moroccan Decorative Porcelain Figurine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton "the carpet seller," Moroccan figurine of a carpet seller.
Made in England, by Royal Doulton England, the "Carpet Seller,"
Royal Doulto...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Life Size Bronze Alligator
Located in Norwood, NJ
Impressive and fine and quality bronze alligator with beautiful weathered green patina. Nice casting and modeling.
Measures: 27" high at tail.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
This unique, blackened iron chandelier by Rooms Studio is inspired by the culture and history of Georgia, evoking the feel of an old-world castle. The iron chandelier is hand-crafted by Georgian artisans and composed of a metal chain that hangs from the ceiling, connected to a large black bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Liberty, a Patinated Lead Figurative Sculpture, France, c1900
Located in London, GB
A solid lead cast Art Nouveau statue of lady Liberty rendered in very fine detail, with exquisite aged patination. An immensely romantic depiction with incredible movement, flowing c...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
A.Giannelli Sculture “testa di moro” 1950 Mable Resin 1950 Italy
By Giannelli
Located in Milano, IT
A.Giannelli sculture “testa di moro” 1950 Marbre resin 1950 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble
French Patinated Bronze Lamp Modelled as a Putto
Located in London, GB
French patinated bronze lamp modelled as a putto
French, circa 1900
Measures: Height 61cm, diameter 18cm
Formed as a putto holding a wooden lamp, this Belle Époque piece is as m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Patinated Bronze Entitled "Femme Allongée" by Gaston Béguin
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 20th century French Art Deco bronze figure of a resting beauty reclining on a daybed with a shawl delicately draped over her. The bronze exhibiting attractive dee...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Larger than Life-Size Bronze of Albert Einstein on a Garden Bench
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular larger than life-size vintage bronze statue of the German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, sitting in a relaxe...
Category
1980s Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Caucasian Goat Russian Bronze Patinated
By Lanceray
Located in Marseille, FR
Caucasian goat bronze Russian nineteenth time. Evgueni Lanceray (1848-1886) on the terrace in cyrillic golden patina.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, By Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Important bronze sculpture with a green-brown patina representing three graces.
The marble may not be original, hence the absence of signature.
Superb qual...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsically Crafted "Steampunk" Sewing Machine Tractor Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
This amazingly creative sculpture is made from industrial components, including a vintage sewing machine. This masterpiece was made by Mr. T. Fa...
Category
1990s American Steampunk Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Blue Eyes Face Terra Cotta Sculpture by Ginestroni
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture in terra cotta, handcrafted, fired painted and decorated, definitely with humor by the Italian artist Ginestroni, whose work has been exhibited in the Chianti Sculpture Park in Italy.
This individually sculpted face has blue eyes and fired enameled lips, so realistic it looks like it is wearing true lipstick.
A very interesting object...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp La Sirène Noire by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st century unique sculptural lamp La Sirène Noire by Fantôme
Patinated Zinc,
Gold tilting reflector
Measures: H. 70.9’’ x 23.6’’
One-off, signed, delivered with a certifica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Mint Condition Heavy Bronze Boxer / Price Fighter Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in Lisse, NL
Powerful bronze sculpture of an athletic and ripped fighter.
This sizable and heavy work of art is as beautiful as the day it was handcrafted. Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908) had a penchant for capturing the human physique in motion, with sports and erotic scenes as his favourite subject matters. Since he grew up in the second half of the 19th century, he may very well have seen actual price fighters going at each other in boxing matches. This powerful bronze male boxer in full action is just about to launch an inside right whilst protecting his own head with his left arm and right shoulder. His square jaw line and rugged facial features give us the impression that he is as hard they come. The incredibly well developed muscles in his back and legs confirm that notion as well. The stunning patina accentuates the muscular physique of this bronze fighter and he looks marvelous from all angles. Image 13 shows an interesting detail that you don't find in many bronzes. Here you can see that samples were taken from the bottom of the base to determine whether this bronze had the right composition and strength. It clearly passed the test, because otherwise it would have been destroyed. This sizable and heavy bronze fighter with its perfectly captured fighting posture makes a great statement piece on a desk or side table.
Our price for this rare and mint bronze boxer...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne " Diana" Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Diane de Gabies"
French sculpture, late 19th century.
Patinated bronze with "Ferdinand Barbedienne" foundry marks.
Height: 51 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
19th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Antique Bronze Egyptian Priest & Priestess Sculptures By E. Bouret
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique bronze statues of the highest quality.
If you are interested in exceptional antiques in general and in Egyptian Revival antiques in particular then this stu...
Category
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Sculpture Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large vintage decorative Rolls Royce silvered bronze sculpture, The Spirit of Ecstasy, dating from the mid 20th century.
The winged maiden was designed by Charles Robinson Sykes (1875-1950), and she stands on an attractive round black marble plinth base.
In 1910 Rolls-Royce slowly became aware that some owners were affixing 'inappropriate' ornaments to their cars. Claude Johnson's brief to Sykes was to sculpt a mascot for Rolls Royce that embodied 'speed with silence, absence of vibration, the mysterious harnessing of great energy and a beautiful living organism of superb grace' to become the standard emblem of the Rolls-Royce brand and it was Sykes' daughter, Jo (born 1908) that believed it was on the road from London to Beaulieu that her father first became 'Very impressed with the smoothness and speed of the Rolls Royce car.... imagining that even so delicate a thing as a fairy could ride on the bonnet without losing her balance.'
In early 1911 Sykes' presented his mascot, entitled "The Spirit of Speed", to Rolls-Royce. This figurine had her arms outstretched behind her and her gaze firmly fixed forward. She was soon retitled "The Spirit of Ecstasy" by Johnson and became the official symbol of Rolls-Royce automobiles on 6th February 1911.
It is a striking piece thought to be a former Rolls Royce car showroom sculpture.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 70 x Width 31 x Depth 42
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches
The Spirit of Ecstasy is the bonnet ornament on Rolls-Royce cars. It is in the form of a woman leaning forwards with her arms outstretched behind and above her. Billowing cloth runs from her arms to her back, resembling wings.
The Spirit of Ecstasy, also called "Emily", "Silver Lady" or "Flying Lady", was designed by English sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes and carries with it a story about secret passion between John Walter Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, (second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu after 1905, a pioneer of the automobile movement, and editor of The Car Illustrated magazine from 1902) and the model for the emblem, Eleanor Velasco Thornton. Eleanor (also known as Thorn) was the secretary of John Walter, who fell in love with her in 1902 when she worked for him on the aforesaid motoring magazine. Their secret love was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love. On the other hand, Montagu was married to Lady Cecil Victoria Constance Kerr since 1889.
Eleanor died on 30 December 1915 when the SS Persia was torpedoed by a U-boat south of Crete. She had been accompanying Lord Montagu who had been directed to assume a command in India. He was thought to have been killed too, but survived and was saved after several days adrift in a life raft...
Category
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stanislaw Trzebinski - Hollow Promise XI
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
With their luminous patinas, bulbous forms and mouth-like openings, Stanislaw Trzebinski’s Hollow Promise series imagines the strange life-forms that might be found in a post-apocaly...
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures
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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