Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s. Small scale table sculpture with an appealing patina and organic form. Initialed "RH" and numbered 1/9 at the base. Add...
Bronze
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
Terracotta
$11,614 / item
6'4 "Kokomo" Custom Wooden Marquetry Surfboard
By Emma Wood
Located in Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry and inlay work. The studio prides...
Wood
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Brass
Antique A Large 19th Century Scottish Highland Hunter Staffordshire Figure
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A wonderful late 19th century Staffordshire porcelain and gilt mantel figure depicting Scottish highland hunter dressed in kilts and traditional hunting dress with a deer dra...
Pottery
$3,400 / item
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in France...
Bronze
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Ram Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1980s.
Ceramic
Pair of Porcelain Sculpture Depicting King Charles Spaniels, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculpture depicting King Charles Spaniels, 20th century. Porcelain sculpture depicting King Charles Spaniels, 20th century. H: 40 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 20 cm, Please contact ...
Porcelain
$3,911Sale Price / item|20% Off
Feng Shui Bonsai "Reinassance", Handmade in Italy, certified by the artist
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
Aluminum
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.
Bronze
Nymphenburg Blanc de Chine Porcelain 'Lion Baroque' Figurine with Bavarian Crest
By Nymphenburg Porcelain, Joseph Wackerle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German porcelain figurine. By Nymphenburg Porcelain. Entitled 'Lion Baroque', designed by Josef Wackerle. In the form of a rampant lion with the Bavarian lesser coat of arm...
Porcelain
French Majolica Squirrel Pitcher Orchies, Circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica squirrel pitcher orchies, Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Midcentury Gilt Metal Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian hammered and gilt iron sculpture of three birds in flight. Measurements: Height: 28" Width: 23" Depth: 27"
Stone, Iron
White Coral Mounted on Black Wood Stand Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage white cauliflower gets its name from the unique shape of the coral branches. Cauliflower corals are known for their uniform and symmetrical shape. This charming sculptur...
Coral
Claude Victor Boeltz “Pegasus” 24k Gold Electroplate, Bronze Quartz Sculpture
Located in Louisville, KY
A commanding and highly sculptural work by Claude Victor Boeltz, this limited-edition “Pegasus” is executed in 24-karat gold electroplated bronze, rising in dramatic ascent above a s...
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk on Custom Walnut Stand
Located in Tucson, AZ
Transporting the viewer to the majestic Ice Age, this Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) tusk is a remarkable relic of the Pleistocene epoch. Approximately 30,000 years old, the ...
Stainless Steel
Large Organic Sculpture in Burl Wood Mid 20th Century
By Henry Moore
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Organic Sculpture in Burl Wood Mid 20th Century. A unique and monumental mid century burl wood sculpture with a fantastic freeform and organic appearance. Very distinct and in...
Wood, Burl
Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish, circa 1980s. A beautifully executed hand-blown Murano glass aquari...
Blown Glass
Italian Hand-Blown Lg Glass Grape Cluster Bunch Green Blue Amber Purple Set of 6
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking lot of 6 bunches of hand-blown glass grapes in fabulous colors. There are shades of vibrant blue and green golden yellow and rich purple which complement and ...
Blown Glass
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$270 / item
Bronze Huntress with Dog on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when motionless the Bronze Huntress with Dog on Marble Base is a delightful addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Huntress with...
Bronze
The Stag of the Black Forest: Early 19th Century Carved Deer Head w/ Real Antler
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head with Antlers Carved from solid wood and mounted with naturally shed antlers, this expressive deer head exemplifies the rustic...
Wood, Antler
Rape of Proserpine by Giuseppe Cappè 1963 Group in White Porcelain and Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Cappé Giuseppe Ratto di Proserpina in 1963 White Porcelain and Gold with a structure that develops vertically in a dynamic spiral movement. In the center, a muscular male figure forc...
Porcelain
Art Deco Charles Lemanceau for Saint-Clément woman sculpture, 1930's
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco ceramic woman sculpture, designed by Charles Lemanceau for the ceramic manufacture Saint-Clément in the 1930's. Perfect condition.
Ceramic
Horse Sculpture green Murano Glass, Pino Signoretto and Seguso Vetri D'Arte
By Pino Signoretto, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano, Venice, IT
Horse Sculpture by the Studio of Pino Signoretto in Collaboration with Pierpaolo Seguso, for Seguso Vetri d’Arte Glass animals have long been a central theme in Murano glassmaking, ...
Murano Glass
Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene
By Sitzendorf
Located in Tustin, CA
Very large, handmade and hand painted, museum quality porcelain from Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory in Thuringia, Germany depicts one of the most famous religious scenes in all of ...
Porcelain
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Metal
Cabinet-Sized 'Farfalla' Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman after Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villdnis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine cabinet-sized bronze bust of a beauty. After Emmanuel Villanis, French (1858 - 1914). Entitled 'Farfalla' Depicting a beautiful woman with raised hair, bare shoulders, and...
Bronze
Crouching Venus Large Grand Tour Bronze Patinated Sculpture F. Barbedienne
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour bronze sculpture of the "Crouching Venus" after the antique. Fine patina. 19th century. Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1821-1902). # nude fe...
Bronze
French Egyptian Revival Carved Wood Figure of King Tutankamun
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved standing figure of King Tutankamun wearing the royal headdress topped by the double uraeus. This compelling carving depicts the slender boy king standing with arms crossed h...
Wood
$2,331Sale Price|20% Off
Large Ceramic Geisha Elcod, 1940 Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large ceramic Geisha Elcod 1940 Cacciapuoti, unique elegance, very beautiful colors, small chips.
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Monkey Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian midcentury shaker set from the 1950s, displaying a cute monkey holding salt and pepper shakers. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, manufactured by Hertha Baller i...
Glass
Metal Folk Art Mermaid Sculpture by Joel Balan, Haitian Metalwork
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal folk art metal sculpture of Mermaid and bird by Haitian artist, Joel Balan. A free-standing piece on round metal base.
Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture on granite base with organic, geometric form
By Max Bill
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This abstract bronze sculpture is a captivating exploration of form and space, combining organic curves with geometric precision. The composition features a dynamic, asymmetrical sha...
Stone, Granite, Bronze
Henri Fernandez Gold and Blue Longhorn Beetle Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
Extremely rare sculpture in brass and agate, by Henri Fernandez for atelier Duval Brasseur, modelled as a Longhorn Beetle and dating to the 1970’s. The beautiful blue agate wings ar...
Agate, Brass
Genuine Moldavite Tektite (16.1 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact) from Czech Republic. Translucent green moldavite with wavy flow pattern resulting from the impact process. Moldavite i...
Crystal, Other
Fossil Bony Fish on Custom Walnut Base, Cretaceous
Located in Tucson, AZ
Delicate rust-toned preservation highlights the ancient form of this Pycnodontiformes fish against a soft cream matrix, creating a striking natural contrast. Expertly prepared, the s...
Steel
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade and handfinished in
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Marble Bust Of A Woman Signed A. Batacchi Of Florence C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Marble Bust Of A Woman Signed By A. Batacchi Of Florence C1890 Measures - 23 3/8" x 13" x 9" This exquisite marble bust, signed A. Batacchi of Florence, dates to cir...
Marble
Contemporary Repousse Tomato Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomato sculpture Dark Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the tradition...
Copper
Pair of Modernist Carved Wood Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of modernist giraffe carved wood (walnut?) sculptures, circa 1960s. The sculptures are hand carved and measures: 2"W x 2.75"D x 13"H. They are in very good condition ...
Wood
Large Purple Amethyst Agate Geode Coffee Table with Custom Metallic Base
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Purple Amethyst Geode Coffee / Center Table on Metallic Base ▫️ Description ▫️ This stunning purple amethyst geode table is ready to become a beautiful focal point in your home dec...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
19thC Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post with a Base
By J.L. Mott Ironworks
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous horse head hitching post from the latter part of the 19th century. Beautiful craftsmanship and detail in the casting. Horse Head sits on a fluted round column with a new ste...
Steel, Iron
Abstract Wood Sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Abstract wood sculpture in the Flair of Scandinavian Art, Unseen Force by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering examp...
Hardwood
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova , late 19th Cent
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Recumbent Lions, after Antonio Canova, on Red Griotte Marble base, late 19th Century 6 ½ W by 3 ½ D by 4 ¾ H in. Note : This pair of bronze lions w...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF. Glass sculpture of a salmon in clear art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda / WWF Glass sculpture of a salmon in clear art glass, 1970s. Hand-cast art glass figure of a leaping salmon, executed in clear glass with finely detailed nat...
Art Glass
Reclaimed Khmer Torso Sculpture, Hand-Carved Sandstone, Thailand, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A reclaimed sculpture of a male torso in traditional Khmer attire, from a Eastern Thai temple garden, circa 1930, possibly earlier. Hand-carved from a single piece of sandstone, thi...
Sandstone
Swedish Onyx Sculpture of a Seated Woman, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully carved Swedish onyx sculpture depicting a seated woman, crafted during the 1960s. Executed in richly veined natural onyx, the figure showcases elegant proportions and f...
Onyx
Vintage Carved Stone Buddha Head Tabletop Statue
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Buddha head statuette for tabletop display, made from carved stone. Minor chipping, natural patina.
Italian Bronze Sculpture Of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in Den Haag, NL
This statue/sculpture represents Mercury or Hermes, in relations to the Roman or Greek denomination of the gods. The original was sculpted by Giambologna in the 19th century. This br...
Bronze
Jules Moigniez - Hunting Dog, Bronze, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Jules Moigniez - Bronze Hunting Dog France Bronze Late 19th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 19 × 32 × 14 cm Description: Finely crafted bronze hunting scene by Jules Moigniez (183...
Bronze
Small Modernist Crystal Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist crystal obelisk / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 1.675"W x 1.675"D x 9.75"H. #4423
Crystal
Genuine Gebel Kamil Meteorite from Egypt (360 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...
Other, Iron
Two Polished Petrified Polished Wood Spheres. Organic Sculptural Accents.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Two Polished Petrified Wood Organic Spheres, Measurements: 6 inches diameter, 4 ½ inches diameter These large and impressive ancient, petrified wood spheres are expertly polished to...
Petrified Wood
Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (1.15 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice from Norrbotten, Sweden. The Muonionalusta is a meteorite classified as fine octahedrite, type IVA (Of) which impacted in northern Scandinavia,...
Rock Crystal
XXL Sarreid Recumbent Brass Reindeer
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's solid brass reindeer in recumbent position by Sarreid and made in Spain. At 31 inches high this is the largest size they made. This cha...
Brass
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Porcelain
Midnight Blue Ocean Agate Jewellery Box Decorative Object Table top
Located in London, GB
A beautiful polished Agate jewellery box from Brazil, displaying striking bands of grey, blue, white, and charcoal that flow naturally across both the ...
Agate, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of antique Staffordshire dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of antique Staffordshire dogs, having a pair of seated spaniels with white and brown coloured coats and matching collars. D. 1900
Ceramic
Modernist Abstract Sculpture in Bleached Wood, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking modernist abstract sculpture showcases exceptional artistry and a refined sense of form. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1970. Carved from bleac...
Wood
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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