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Sculptures For Sale
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Seashells Natural, Set of 4
Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

A curated grouping of four (4) natural cowrie seashells, Organic Modern style, Indo‑Pacific, circa early 20th century. These are authentic, natural‑surface cowries, retaining their o...

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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Hand Carved 18th Century Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1750
Hand Carved 18th Century Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1750

Hand Carved 18th Century Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brazilian Madeira Citrine Geode Cathedrals
Pair of Brazilian Madeira Citrine Geode Cathedrals

Pair of Brazilian Madeira Citrine Geode Cathedrals

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

With Rare Madeira Orange Druzy, Premium Display Geode Cathedral Pair ▫️ Description ▫️ With its spectacular color—known as Madeira Citrine for its resemblance to Madeira wine—this ...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst
Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural pink and brown sea fan mounted on a 17th century Italian gilded fragment base with pink mica, amethyst, and agate. The 17th century Italian fragment was originally part o...

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17th Century American Organic Modern Antique Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Rock Crystal

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg
Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

Monumental! Hand-Gilded Horse Sculpture Here is a beautiful Etruscan bronze sculpture of a horse. The sculpture is enameled bronze and has a turquoise polychromed finish to the b...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century

Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique French, one-light alabaster ceiling lamp. A beautiful and authentic French alabaster ceiling pendant from the early 20th century, combining sculptural elegance with warm atm...

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

"Chiaroscuro" by Hasharat — Butterfly Composition in a 19th Century Glass Dome
"Chiaroscuro" by Hasharat — Butterfly Composition in a 19th Century Glass Dome

"Chiaroscuro" by Hasharat — Butterfly Composition in a 19th Century Glass Dome

Located in New York, NY

"Chiaroscuro" by Hasharat — Mounted Papilio Butterflies in a 19th Century Glass Dome A striking and sophisticated natural history composition by Hasharat, presented within a 19th-cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800
Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head
Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head

Venus De Milo Marbled Plaster Head

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A renowned technique embraced from the time of the ancient Romans, marbling was selected by artists at Romanelli to craft this singular plaster head of the Venus De Milo. An ode to t...

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2010s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950
Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Pair of brass small Decorative brass birds figurines, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of small, finely crafted decorative brass birds, dating from the 1950s and of French origin. Each bird features a stylized body covered in a design punctuated with colorful cabo...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Tricolour Fluorite with Quartz Decorative Object Table top
Tricolour Fluorite with Quartz Decorative Object Table top

Tricolour Fluorite with Quartz Decorative Object Table top

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Fluorite specimen from the famous La Viesca locality, displaying a stunning combination of purple, blue, and white tones. The Fluorite cubes vary in size and colour, crea...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Organic Modern Antique Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz

1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Frosted Glass
1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Frosted Glass

1925 René Lalique - Art Deco Statuette Thais Suzanne Frosted Glass

By René Lalique, Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Statuette "Thais" made in frosted glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on base. Perfect condition. Wonderful model. height: 21.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, Ca...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier
Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier

Abstract Sculpture in Cast Stone by Alentes Atelier

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

This limited-edition work balances monolithic weight with fluid, architectural movement. The piece exists somewhere between sculpture and spatial artifact — at once primitive and dis...

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2010s Greek Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Museum-Grade Genuine 55 lb Aletai Meteorite Slice — Etched Iron with Widmanstätt
Museum-Grade Genuine 55 lb Aletai Meteorite Slice — Etched Iron with Widmanstätt

Museum-Grade Genuine 55 lb Aletai Meteorite Slice — Etched Iron with Widmanstätt

Located in New York, NY

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers e...

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2010s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool
Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

Sheep by Hanns Peter Krafft for Meier, made of genuine sheepskin, as a stool

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in München, BY

Rare small 'sheep' stool made of genuine sheep's wool by Hanns Peter Krafft, handcrafted by Meier. Made in Germany in the 1980s. This charming sheep has thick, creamy-white wool, lea...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wool, Pine

Fern Fossil Specimen, Extinct Neuropteris species likely, 300 million years old
Fern Fossil Specimen, Extinct Neuropteris species likely, 300 million years old

Fern Fossil Specimen, Extinct Neuropteris species likely, 300 million years old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Fern Fossil Specimen, Extinct Neuropteris species likely, 300 million years old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available therea...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Two Polished Petrified Polished Wood Spheres. Organic Sculptural Accents.
Two Polished Petrified Polished Wood Spheres. Organic Sculptural Accents.

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...

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20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

Beautiful large Giga shell
Beautiful large Giga shell

Beautiful large Giga shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful Tridacna giga shell other name is large clam shell Wonderful specimen from the sea in great condition

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Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Hand-Carved Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Merkaba Star
Hand-Carved Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Merkaba Star

Hand-Carved Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Merkaba Star

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Diamantina Lemurian Quartz Merkaba Star (12-Sided) – Hand-Carved Clear Quartz ▫️ Description This is a special Lemurian Merkaba carved from a single piece of clear quartz from Diam...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi Rimini Blue Ceramic Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Bitossi Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy, 1960s An exceptional Mid-Century Italian ceramic sculpture by Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s. This rare piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

BACCARAT Be@rbrick Figurine
BACCARAT Be@rbrick Figurine

BACCARAT Be@rbrick Figurine

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BACCARAT Bearbrick clear transparent crystal figurine from collaboration with the Japanese brand Medicom Toy / Made in France Original mark on the base / comes in original box Width:...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sculptures

Materials

Glass

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior
19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

19th Century Wooden Butter Mold with Carved Floral Interior

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful antique wooden butter mold with a charming hand-carved floral decoration to the interior. This rustic and highly decorative butter mold was once used for shaping and decor...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian Mecca Base with Iridescent Abalone Shell and Baroque Pearls
18th Century Italian Mecca Base with Iridescent Abalone Shell and Baroque Pearls

18th Century Italian Mecca Base with Iridescent Abalone Shell and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca gilded base with a coordinating iridescent abalone shell and natural-forming baroque pearls. The shell has natural forming baroque pearls. Wher...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Mecca Bases with Abalone shell and Baroque Pearls
Pair of 18th Century Mecca Bases with Abalone shell and Baroque Pearls

Pair of 18th Century Mecca Bases with Abalone shell and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Italian mecca bases with coordinating iridescent abalone shells.  Each shell contains a natural forming baroque pearl. The back of the bases are covered with 18...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Folk Art Embracing Couple Carved Wood Sculpture
Vintage Folk Art Embracing Couple Carved Wood Sculpture

Vintage Folk Art Embracing Couple Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage carved wood folk art sculpture of an embracing couple. Great stylized carved detailing of a man and woman. A wonderful hand made sculptural accent. Measures 4.5"W x 4"D x 7...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl

Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning Russian style malachite bowl with brass trim Late 20th century Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 1"H. Very good vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Floral Ornaments, Circa 1780-1850
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Floral Ornaments, Circa 1780-1850

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Floral Ornaments, Circa 1780-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handcarved giltwood floral ornaments that once adorned a chapel .Original period pieces that due their high age have a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/1850 , wea...

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18th Century Italian Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Elmgreen & Dragset "He (Gold Leaf)", 2022
Elmgreen & Dragset "He (Gold Leaf)", 2022

Elmgreen & Dragset "He (Gold Leaf)", 2022

Located in Astoria, NY

Michael Elmgreen (Danish, b. 1961) and Ingar Dragset (Norwegian, b. 1969) "He (Gold Leaf)" Sculpture, 2022, carved lime wood and gold leaf, unsigned, from an edition of twenty, plus ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi
Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Japanese stewartia by Yumiko Kuwahata / Bonsai / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Grasscloth, Paper

Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered . Measurements include the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:16cm D:8cm

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Victor Salmones Bronze Male Torso Sculpture Artist Proof, Figurative Mexican Art
Victor Salmones Bronze Male Torso Sculpture Artist Proof, Figurative Mexican Art

Victor Salmones Bronze Male Torso Sculpture Artist Proof, Figurative Mexican Art

By Victor Salmones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A powerful bronze sculpture of a male torso by renowned Mexican modernist sculptor Victor Salmones (1937–1989). This finely executed Artist Proof (A/P) exemplifies Salmones’ celebrated exploration of the human form, combining classical sculptural traditions with the expressive language of modernism. The sculpture presents a muscular male torso rendered with dynamic modeling and richly textured surfaces, capturing both strength and sensuality. The dark patinated bronze emphasizes the sculptor’s expressive treatment of anatomy, with subtle variations in tone highlighting the movement and vitality of the figure. Salmones was internationally recognized for his monumental public sculptures and refined studio works, many of which reinterpret classical figurative themes through a modernist lens. His work is represented in important public collections and architectural settings throughout Mexico and internationally. Mounted on a solid travertine stone base, the sculpture achieves a balanced dialogue between the warmth of natural stone and the depth of the bronze patina, creating a sophisticated presentation suitable for modern interiors, curated collections, or architectural settings. Signed by the artist and marked Artist Proof (A/P), this work represents a compelling example of 20th-century Mexican bronze sculpture...

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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine

Murano Barbini Label Amethyst Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine

By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / bird figurine. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early Neo-Classical Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of Samson & the Phillistines
Early Neo-Classical Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of Samson & the Phillistines

Early Neo-Classical Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of Samson & the Phillistines

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite example of Neo-Classical artistry, this finely crafted Meissen porcelain sculptural grouping depicts the dramatic scene of Samson and the Philistines, inspired by the bi...

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1880s German Neoclassical Antique Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pablo Picasso, Petite chouette, 1949, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
Pablo Picasso, Petite chouette, 1949, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura

Pablo Picasso, Petite chouette, 1949, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Pablo Picasso Petite chouette 1949 Pichet tourné H. 17 cm Larg. 21 cm R.A Terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, intérieur couverte bleu, blanc Tiré à très peu d'exemplaires E...

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1940s French Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of X-Tall 5 ft Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Sparkly Sugar Druzy
Pair of X-Tall 5 ft Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Sparkly Sugar Druzy

Pair of X-Tall 5 ft Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Sparkly Sugar Druzy

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Pair of X-Tall Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Purple Sparkly Druzy ▫️ Description This book-matched pair of Amethyst Geodes presents an impressive combination of scale, balance, an...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mid Century Expressionist Metal Sculpture on Travertine Base Brutalist Style
Mid Century Expressionist Metal Sculpture on Travertine Base Brutalist Style

Mid Century Expressionist Metal Sculpture on Travertine Base Brutalist Style

Located in Troy, MI

Abstract expressionist sculpture by Robert Stoetzer USA 1964 Two hand formed metal figures, the upper a winged angelic form in ascent and the lower figure caught between release and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Copper

Antique Italian Carved Stone Coat of Arms with Unicorn, 1650-1750
Antique Italian Carved Stone Coat of Arms with Unicorn, 1650-1750

Antique Italian Carved Stone Coat of Arms with Unicorn, 1650-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Very beautiful hand carved stone coat of arms with a unicorn. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base. H:45,5cm W:27cm D:18,5cm

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Sitting Cat Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized figurine from the Rimini Blu collection features a sitting cat created using a pressed refractory white clay technique. The surface decoration is applied through a ...

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Superb Amethyst Butterfly Wings
Superb Amethyst Butterfly Wings

Superb Amethyst Butterfly Wings

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare, High-Grade Amethyst Wings – A Natural Masterpiece ▫️ Description Every now and then, nature creates something that feels an alive sculpture. This pair of amethyst geode wings...

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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Morphos Butterflies Medium Frame
Morphos Butterflies Medium Frame

Morphos Butterflies Medium Frame

Located in Paris, FR

Frame Morphos butterflies medium, with natural Morphos butterflies from Peru, under glass box frame. Exceptional and unique piece made in France in 2019.

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Palaeolithic Hand Axe from St Acheul, France, 700000 BC
Large Palaeolithic Hand Axe from St Acheul, France, 700000 BC

Large Palaeolithic Hand Axe from St Acheul, France, 700000 BC

Located in London, GB

A large, beautifully preserved and patinated Palaeolithic flint hand axe from the famed type-site of St Acheul in France, expertly worked and representing one of the earliest forms o...

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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Industrial Macabre Orthodonist's 'Phantom' Dental Teaching Aid. c.1920
Antique Industrial Macabre Orthodonist's 'Phantom' Dental Teaching Aid. c.1920

Antique Industrial Macabre Orthodonist's 'Phantom' Dental Teaching Aid. c.1920

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally rare early 20th‑century phantom dental teaching aid, c.1920. Engineered to a very high quality, designed for orthodontists to practice procedures with precision, it...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lava
Lava

Lava

$7,200

Lava

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A volcanic bomb collected near Mount Fuji. It is a natural formation created when erupted lava cooled and solidified while rotating in the air. It is characterized by its rough tex...

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Archaistic Antique Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi
Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

Blue Elephant Figurine by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This medium-sized elephant figurine features a unique cast form from the Rimini Blu series, showcasing intricate stamped incisions in varied patterns under a glossy, vibrant blue gla...

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2010s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Genuine Opal Bear Sculpture, Hand Carved in Peru, Unique Gemstone Art
Genuine Opal Bear Sculpture, Hand Carved in Peru, Unique Gemstone Art

Genuine Opal Bear Sculpture, Hand Carved in Peru, Unique Gemstone Art

Located in New York, NY

This Genuine Opal Bear – Hand Carved from Peru is a beautifully crafted gemstone sculpture that blends natural artistry with the soothing energy of opal. Carved from genuine Andean o...

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2010s Peruvian Sculptures

Materials

Opal

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA
Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA. About 110 million years old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing at the end of May and items will not be available th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older
Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

Antique German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue with Wheelbarrow, 1910s or older

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue - attributed to Griebel in Germany, a well known manufacturer of this kind of figures. This character statue has been made in German...

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1910s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu
Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu

Located in Delft, NL

Christmas ornaments with Dachshund By van Heinen Delfts Bleu 4 pieces Christmas tree decorations designed by Janny van der Heijden for Heinen Delfts Blue A Christmas ball with scene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old
Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old, with Beautiful Glowing / Iridescent Flashes of Color and some leafy patterns peaking out. ***NOTE: Our 1stDib...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...

Category

1970s French Egyptian Revival Vintage 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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