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Sculptures For Sale
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures.
You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands, but also his clothes, it is all of a quality and detail that only a master sculptor can achieve. And the patina also is just perfect. The philosopher is marked on the back and it reads 'BE x'.
The two bronze female (classical maiden) sculptures are in fact two stunning candle holders and they too stand on beautifully shaped black marble bases with cartouches. These majestic candle holders are marked on the sides 'L.V.E. ROBERT' (Louis Valentin Elias Robert) and on the back they read 'AD x'.
The black marble clock comes with a circular dial face with gilt Roman numerals and this clock has a well working movement. The movement is stamped 'DENIERE / A PARIS' and '2165'. On the bottom it reads A.Blacher and there also is a cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'.
If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary.
Maximum clock height x width x depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches.
The large figure candle holders...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
7.5" Alethopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs
Located in Warrenton, OR
7.5" Alethopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx.
This plant fossil specimen is unique and subtantial. In addition to the two large fern leaf fos...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Deconstructed Half Tower by Patrick Coard Paris is a luxurious abstract sculpture that masterfully combines modern design with the artisanal richness of a polished stainless stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gilt And Silvered Bronze Table Ornament With Putti And Urn
Located in Norwood, NJ
Eugene Provost (1836-1885) France, 19th century, a charming gilt and silvered bronze sculpture depicting two putti moving a chariot with grapes and vines, on a rectangle shaped base.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hubley Cast Iron Boxer / Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' Doorstop, Circa 1930
An original Hubley cast iron Boxer/Boston Terrier 'Puppy Size' doorstop, circa 1930. This charming and rare...
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Set of Black Obsidian Mirror and Points with Natural Forming Indentions
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Set of three polished black obsidian pieces with natural forming indentions.
The two obsidian points have been cut and polished while the remaining body of the obsidian has been lef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier 70' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Verdigris Chandelier...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Glass Apple Sculpture / Paper Weight by Orient & Flume
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass apple sculpture / paper weight by Orient & Flume, circa 1990s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3.25"D x 3"H; it is hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
16th Century Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut
Located in Meer, VAN
Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut 16th Century
Devotional figure in carved wood, depicting Mary Magdalene. Walnut, most probably Flemish and from the 16th century.
It de...
Category
16th Century European Medieval Antique Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Manekineko Lucky Cat Metal Piggy Bank 1960s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Metal and it was made around 1960s in Showa era.
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believe...
Category
1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket.
The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Red Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique red color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century German Pair of Sculptures in Zinc by Philipp Konrad Moritz Geiss
By Philipp Konrad Moritz Geiss
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of antique German garden or fountain sculptures in a laying position (male and female) made of hand crafted cast zinc, designed and produced by Philipp Konrad Moritz Geiss, in good condition. These ornaments are probably the final element of a Tympanum group, particularized in white oil mount with gold heightened details, enhanced by detailed moulding. Right hand of the male is missing, due to age. Includes the pair of custom made white pedestals in wood. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1840 - 1850, Berlin, Germany.
Male: 23" H x 39.5" W x 13.75" D
Female: 21" H x 39.5" W x 13.25" D
Tympanum comes from the Greek and Latin words, it means drum. It is the semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance door or window, which is surrounded by a lintel (structural horizontal block) and an arch. A tympanum often includes sculptures or ornaments. Tympana was often used in the Ancient Greek, Roman and Christian architecture.
Philipp Konrad Moritz Geiß was a German iron and zinc caster, born in 1805, in Berlin, Germany and passed away in 1875. After his high school, he joined the Royal Commercial Institute in Berlin to improve his hand work skill. During his studies, had an internship in the Silesian iron...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Giltwood
Large Neoclassical Antique French Bronze, Education of Achilles, Francois Rude
By Francois Rude
Located in New York, NY
Large, exceptional quality bronze sculpture depicting The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron, after the model by Francois Rude.
Ear...
Category
Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble.
Measure: H: 43m including base
very good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
$3,060 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Antique Carved Wooden Folk Art Horse, c.1940
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved hardwood statue of a jumping horse. c.1940
Slightly naïve but full of charm whittled from hardwood. Beautiful detail throughout. Obvious loss of one rear leg. M...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
St. Louis Gateway Arch Stainless Steel Sculpture Model designed by Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
New old stock stainless steel miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on walnut base. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen that w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jadeite Jade Bracelet Large 18mm Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning all-natural jadeite jade bracelet, featuring hefty approximately 18mm beads in a captivating mix of lavender, green, gray, and white hues. Each bead is uniquely colored by...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$155 / item
Bronze Hand of a Lady
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Finely Cast Bronze Hand with Ornamental Cuff
A beautifully cast 19th-century bronze sculpture of a delicate female right hand, rendered with graceful, elongated fingers ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Rattan Harley Davidson Life Size Sculpture Coastal Wicker Bamboo
By Tom Dixon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage life-size Harley Davidson sculpture features a coastal wicker design, making it a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Often attributed to Tom Dixon for Habitat bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Hollywood Regency Black and White Whippets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency black and white whippets, each one life size, of seated form, realistically modeled, raised on a 14" circular wood base. The fi...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Materials
Composition
$1,496 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Dancing Girl After Chiparus Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th century.
This beautiful piece is a 20th Century recast of a sculpture created by the famous Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus.
Made by the classical lost wax, or 'cire perdue', method, the stautue stands on a black marble base.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 50 x Width 22 x Depth 16 & Weight 6 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 13.2 lbs
Lost Wax Method
sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture.
In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised.
Demetre H. Chiparus
was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade.
He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased.
Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in particular influenced by Diaghiley’s Ballets Russes and Leon Bakst’s stage designs. A few of his famous sculptures were Starfish Dancer...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Norma Flanagan Brutalist Bronze Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted Brutalist patinated bronze Owl with Vessel form by multi-disciplinary artist Norma Flanagan. The influences on the bronze are many and the piece is at once reminiscent of Picasso, Diego Giacometti and Ancient Roman Bronzes. Thick walled bronze...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Grape Jelly Amethyst Sphere with Cristobalite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Large Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals and Cristobalite Inclusions: A Natural Statement Amethyst Sphere
▫️ Description
This rare amethyst sphere is an extraordinary s...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Vintage English Giant Sheep Sculpture from Hemp by Award Winning Female Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
Giant Life-Size Vintage Sheep or Ram constructed from Hemp in England which was created by an award winning female artist (sorry too old to remember her name), or so we were told that specialized in animals sculpted from Hemp. Unlike our Old Plank Sheep...
Category
1990s English Other Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat
Located in Queens, NY
Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat
circa 1940.
Made in Milan Italy.
Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size.
Measures: 12" high x 14" w...
Category
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Lateranense Tiger-eye & Obsidian Obelisk Sculpture by Obsydian Stone
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the ancient obelisk of Egyptian origin that is in Rome and that has a twin in Istanbul, Turkey, this obelisk-shaped sculpture flaunts the warmth and charm of prized tiger...
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
19th C Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark Wheel of Saint Catherine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved Mahogany Relief of the Lion of Saint Mark with the Wheel of Saint Catherine
A finely carved and deeply modeled wooden relief, depicting the iconic Lion of Saint Mark in a str...
Category
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Blue Head", Remarkable Art Deco Sculpture of Young Man by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter," executed in a rich, deep blue glaze by Jais Nielsen, is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's vis...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine Antique 19th century cast gilt bronze statue of the medieval French King Louis VII of France, circa 1880.
King Louis VII (1120–1180) was the King of France from 1137 until his death and was famous for his role in the crusades. The statue is very finely cast and depicts Kind Louis VII wearing his crown and medieval armor decorated with Fleur de Lis and his coat of arms with a coronet, his swork hanging by his side. The figure is resting on a ruin of a gothic arch niche with a Knight templar standing with his sword, to the right on the ground is the kings shield featuring a cross and resting on his battleaxe.
The statue is raised on a black marble plinth, condition is excellent, the quality of the casting & gilding is of the finest quality and done by the lost wax method (or Cire Perdue in French)
This very fine antique gilt bronze is ready to grace your space.
Louis VII is best known for his involvement in the Second Crusade (1147–1149), an ill-fated military campaign to the Holy Land aimed at recapturing territory from Muslim forces. Louis VII was also married to Eleanor of Aquitaine...
Category
1880s French Medieval Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
8.5" Polymorphopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5" Polymorphopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx.
Discovered at Llewellyn Formation (PA)
Here is another gorgeous plant fossil specimen that w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Great Quality Gilt Bronze Wall Crucifix on a Carved & Inlaid Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross.
The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers on High Pedestal
Located in Delft, NL
Abstract bronze sculpture by Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers (1938-) on high pedestal
Johannes W.G.M. Ramakers (1938-) a Dutch sculptor.
The bronze titled Spectrofile III numbered edit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very Large 19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher signed Delphin Massier.
Height / 10.2 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Superb Jelly-Purple Amethyst Cluster with Large Amethyst Crystal Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Statement Brazilian Amethyst Cluster with Aesthetical, Lustrous Grape Jelly Points
▫️ Description
Impressive and sculptural, this amethyst cluster features rare, elongated, glass...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid Century Modern Abstract Geometric Wood Constructivist Wire Sculpture 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Outstanding Mid Century abstract geometric sculpture circa 1950s
Deconstructionist assemblage of hand painted wood elements in various shapes balanced on wire and mounted to black w...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Murano Glass Buffalo from V. Nason & Co., Italy
Located in New York, NY
Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.
Category
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Antique Signed August Moreau Bronze Cherub and Flowers Vase on Marble Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An August Moreau bronze table sculpture. This lovely art nouveau table sculpture features a full cast bronze construction, sitting atop a beautiful tapered marble base. This vase dep...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Rare 1990s Chanel Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly chic necklace from the Autumn-Winter 1996 Chanel collection. This beautiful goldtone chain with six faux baroque pearls in white and grey is simply irresistible. This nec...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-century vintage bronze sculpture of a hunting dog
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage sculpture of a hunting dog. This bronze sculpture has an age-appropriate green patina. This is an American made peace circa 1970.
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Space Age Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Desk Top Barometer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool space age brass and lucite small globe weather station , barometer made in West Germany , Post war piece.
Category
20th Century German Space Age Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower 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 has a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Peter Tereszczuk Viennese Figural Bronze Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming antique Viennese bronze sculpture of a young Dutch boy pulling in a fishing net by Peter Tereszczuk dating from circa 1910. The f...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rene Lalique Glass Chrysis Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Chrysis' car mascot (radiator cap). Features a naked female figure, kneeling, with her head thrown back. In ancient Greece, Chrysis was the prie...
Category
1930s Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculptures in the Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of patinated bronze figurative sculptures in the style of renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo, circa 1960s. The minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Large Bronze Sculpture Daphne by Jules Dercheu, France, circa 1900
By Jules Dercheu
Located in Bochum, NRW
Jules Alfred Alexandre Dercheu (1864-1912), Daphné followed by Apollo.
Bronze statuette with yellow, brown and gold patina, signed to the base, mounted on a round plinth of sea-gree...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Kosta Boda Fortress Hidden Stairs
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
In the hands of Bertil Vallien, the message through glass is both visible and hidden. With a love for nature – with his daily walks in the woods and along the water – he has learned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$250 / item
Large Bronze Sculpture "La Liberté", Attributed to Jacques Zwobada, 1940s
By Jacques Zwobada
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Powerful bronze sculpture titled La Liberté, attributed to French artist Jacques Zwobada (1900–1967). This substantial work exhibits the expressive organic language for which Zwobada...
Category
1940s European Organic Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Folk Art Carved Stop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century American Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood stop sign mounted on a custom steel stand.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Swiss Langenthal Porcelain Lying Rabbit Figure, 1948
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco Swiss Langenthal porcelain model of a lying rabbit designed by Edouard Marcel Sandoz and made in 1948. The porcelain rabbit is ha...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Figurative Wall Sculpture Vase of Male Torso by Animism Mixed Media
Located in Toronto, CA
This contemporary figurative wall-mounted sculpture by artist Animism beautifully merges art and function. Featuring a stylized male torso with strong anatomical details, the piece a...
Category
1980s Brutalist Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$581 Sale Price / item
35% Off
20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, garlic.
Nautical style.
8.5 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome holds a flower pot. Good used antique condition with signs o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s.
Wonderful and very large mid century studio pottery pitcher with two handles. Very distinct and quintessentially mid century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Modernist Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with Gears Pierre Giraudon, France, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Lucite resin cube with gears inside attributed to Pierre Giraudon, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s. Gorgeous piece with an iridescent finish that is in very g...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.
Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures
The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.