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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: American Colonial
Italian Art Deco Plaster Panther Sculpture by S. Melani, 1930's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Art Deco black panther sculpture by Salvatore Melani, from 1930's.
Hand crafted sculpture of a sneaking panther is created in plaster painted in black on grey color base.
Ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend.
If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Wood
Abstract Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Lady with Doves, Bohemia 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very beautiful Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain sculpture, mid-20th century, mid-century modern period, Czechoslovakia. A very beautiful and detailed porcelain figurine. With maker's ma...
Category
1960s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco French Glazed Pottery Circus Performing Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Art Deco glazed pottery sculpture of a circus elephant balanced on a ball dating from around 1925. The figure made from a terracotta colored clay portrays an elepha...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Janus Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Dog Sculpture Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial solid bronze dog head of a Greyhound or Whippet, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Europe. England or France. This...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Smallest elephant: height: 13 cm, width 13 cm and depth; 7 cm
Category
1950s Indian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ebony, Bone
1920s Hubley 'Charleston Dancers' Doorstop by Anne Harriet Fish
Located in Louisville, KY
This very rare and desirable antique Hubley 'Charleston Dancers' #270 cast-iron doorstop by Anne Harriet Fish (1890-1964) is a prize catch for collectors or those interested in start...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
Louis-Albert Carvin Elephant Couple Sculpture 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elephant couple sculpture by Louis-Albert CARVIN, France, ca.1920. Spelter and marble. Beautiful patina. Height: 7.1"(18cm), Width: 17.7"(45cm), Depth: 4.7"(12cm). Marked "Carvin" on...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Myron Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Goldscheider Wien Girl with Dog Pottery Figure, circa 1930
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and stylish Austrian Art Deco Goldscheider, Wien, pottery figure of a young girl with a dog dating from circa 1930. The novelty young girl figure stands on a rectangular bas...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Art Deco Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing leather hippo. Stylish object.
Category
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Sculpture by Le Faguays
Located in NANTES, FR
Large model of art deco sculpture "Danseuse aux cerceaux" pati. Subject in spelter with green patina on black marble base, signed on the base.
Model by Le Faguays published by Max Le...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
20th C. Art Deco Style Clarte Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Lamp 33.5"
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive 20th Century Art Deco Style Clarte Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture and Table Lamp.
Measures 20" in width, 12" in depth and stands 31.5 " in tall. Marble base is 12" in...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Hand Carved Art Deco Era Marble Eagle & Alabaster Globe Shade Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and quality carved, winged eagle table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural materials, this rare eagle table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Lalique France Vintage Anemone Flower Sculpture, Paperweight - FREE SHIPPING
By Lalique
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage crystal enhanced with black enamel Anemone flower sculpture or paperweight.
René Lalique was inspired by the delicate flower and symbol of purity and innocence, the anemone,...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Young Boy Achilles by Constant Roux, 1920
By Les Neveux De J. Lehmann, Constant Roux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture bust young Achilles.
The bronze bust is signed by Constant Roux with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehmann and stamped number.
The sculpture is fixed on a g...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary ceramic dove by the renowned French artist and designer Jacques Adnet and exhibited for the first time at the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries in Paris, specifically in the ladies' room of La Maitrise. This historic piece captures the essence of the Art Deco style of the period and represents a true gem for collectors and design lovers.
The Adnet Ceramic Dove is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and detail. Each graceful curve and flowing contour reflects the influence of geometry and the modern aesthetic of the time. The delicacy and precision with which this piece has been sculpted make it a testament to Adnet's talent and artistic vision.
The carefully worked ceramic presents a combination of subtle glazes, creating an effect of depth and texture.
This Adnet Dove...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco style sculpture woman with spear AMAZONE Fayral & Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture woman with spear AMAZONE signed by Fayral, Pierre Le Faguays for Max le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal. Black marble base.
Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Louis RICHE French Art Deco Nude Lady & German Shepherd, 1920
By Louis Riché
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco nude lady and german shepherd by Louis RICHE, France , ca.1920. Polychrome glazed terracotta. Height : 17.5"(44.5cm), Width : 27"(68.5cm), Depth : 10.8"(27.5cm). Sign...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Walter Bosse Austrian Art Deco Art Pottery Cupid Figure
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and delightful Art Deco Austrian art pottery figure of a cupid by renowned Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter and metalworker Walter Bosse (Austrian, 1904-1979) and b...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Sculpture the Wounded Bird by H Moreau
Located in NANTES, FR
Sculpture circa 1920 in spelter entitled "The Wounded Bird".
Executed by Hippolyte François Moreau.
Signed H Moreau.
Small chip on the marble, see on the l...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Gabriel Beauvais Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Leda and the Swan, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Leda and the Swan Sculpture by Gabriel Beauvais, France, 1920s. This striking and rare sculpture, titled Leda and the Swan, was created by the French artist Gabriel Beauvais in the 1...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman holding her arms high above her in a stretched pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco sculpture nude disc dancer by Derenne & Max Le Verrier, France 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture nude disc dancer by Derenne.
Pseudonym used by Marcel Bouraine for his art metal sculptures cast by the Max Le Verrier foundry.
The sculpture is executed in Art me...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Little Toad Bronze Sculpture by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
For Alexander and many English people the frog and toad live in memory as the wonderful characters of Jeremy Fisher from Beatrix Potter, and Toad of Toad Hall from The Wind in the Wi...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Abstract M Sculpture in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris, shown here in its black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core, exudes an understated elegance that brings a sense of depth and warmth to its m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Fiberglass
A 1930s Stylish Art Deco Hand-Carved Figure of a Greyhound
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1930s Art Deco hand-carved figure of a greyhound is a quintessential example of the streamlined elegance and stylized forms associated with the Art Deco movement. The figure car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Period “Spartiate” Archer Statue
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco statue of an archer with drawn bow crafted in patinated spelter. The sculpture sits on a black marble base. The figure is in very good vintage condition. Attributed to the “...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
20th Century French Bronze Polar Bear Sculpture - Vintage Décor by Pierre Chenet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Style French polar bear sculpture made of hand crafted patinated bronze, designed and produced by Pierre Chenet in good condition. The deta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Baghera by Max Le Verrier, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style panther sculpture BAGHERA by Max Le Verrier.
Signed Le Verrier and with foundry mark Le Verrier Paris.
Designed around 1920. Posthumous contemporary cast.
Patinated ...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Birds Eye Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
French Ceramic Sculpture of Lady with Baskets from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
French ceramic statue of a lady with a pair of baskets, made in the 1940s
Ø cm 37 Ø cm 17 h cm 35.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Yellow Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow green Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Flav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Pair of Modern Abstract Sculptures in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Birds Eye" sculptures by Patrick Coard Paris are an embodiment of modern abstract elegance. Expertly crafted from a luxurious black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core, these...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Oak
"Bambi" Glazed Ceramic Sculpture by Else Bach, Germany
By Else Bach
Located in Berlin, DE
Bambi- ceramic sculpture by Else Bach. Design from 1936 for Karlsruher Majolika.
Art Deco, Germany.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Art Deco Sculpture Nude Disc Dancer Derenne Marcel Bouraine danse Paienne 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco sculpture of a nude dancer with discs, danse Paienne, 19.7 inch tall.
Signed Derenne.
Pseudonym used by Marcel Bouraine for his art metal sculptures cast by the...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Large Art Deco Style Etruscan Horse Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture attributed to Boris Lovet-Lorski
We also have smaller version in our other listing.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Amorphous Candles in Black Shagreen-Textured Wax & Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The cream amorphous brass sculptural candle collection is the first design and now iconic signature collection within the universe of Patrick Coard Paris. These candle are intended to be lit and due to its unique formula, a small diameter will be created as it burns so that overtime one will not lose the overall sculptural shape as it burns. Over time as the candle burns one will also be able to see the metal from inside, which creates a glow effect. Discover the family of sculptural candles to complete your collection. Sold as a group or separately, each candle is available in cream or black. The unique shagreen textured wax is original to the collection as well as the brass inserts. These candles are not only functional pieces but a work of art.
From left to right on group image: Tower, Prometheus, Oval Queen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sculpture by Kai Nielsen for Kähler, Denmark, 1930s
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and infos:
Type: figurine of boy and fish.
Height: Approximately 21 cm (8.5 inches).
Base diameter: Approximately 9 cm (3.75 inches).
Material: terracotta w...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco White Porcelain Galloping Horse Sculptures Signed by Karl Ens
By Karl Ens
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dynamic white porcelain sculpture was realized by the esteemed artisan Karl Ens in East Germany, circa 1930. It depicts two galloping horses- a stallion and a mare-...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Ugo Cipriani Terracotta Naked Woman, 1920
By Ugo Cipriani
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960), France, ca.1920. This striking large-scale sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960) exemplifies the bold elegance...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Greyhound / Whippet by Irénée Rochard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large sculpture of a greyhound / whippet. The sculpture is made of dark green patinated bronze. On a belgian black marble plinth. The statue is signed on the plinth: Rochard. It is...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
POLBERT Large French Art Deco Terracotta Lady With a Greyhound, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Polbert, France, 1920s. "Lady with a Greyhound". This stunning large French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Pierre Polbert captures the...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Modern Abstract XL Sculptures in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "MOON & SKY" sculptures by Patrick Coard Paris are a stunning pair of modern abstract art pieces, masterfully crafted from a rich black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core. St...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Fiberglass
DAX Ceramic Polar Bear, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco polar bear by Dax, France, 1920s. Width: 16.3"(41.5cm), Height: 8.4"(21.4cm), Depth: 4.8"(12.2cm). Excellent condition
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco bronze sculpture two panther heads by Irenee Rochard, France 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture two panther heads by Irenee Rochard, France 1930. Bust of two panthers.
The bronze has a green patina and stands on a Belgian Black marble base.
Literature...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Alexandre Kelety Bronze Art Deco
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco bronze sculpture circa 1930.
A bronze girl with a double patina on a cream-colored marble base.
Note some wear on the patina.
Total height: 23 cm
Base width: 8 cm
Base dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze Sphinx
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th century bronze Sphinx with great patination. ca 1920 - 30s Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Torso” a c1935 Art Deco Terra Cotta Nude Figural sculpture by Waylande Gregory
Located in Southampton, NJ
A c1935, Art Deco period terracotta figural sculpture titled "TORSO" by Waylande Gregory (1905-1971). This hand-sculpted, unique work is cold painted a lovely greige tone with fleshy...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Cold Painted Spelter Figure of a Greyhound
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Circa 1925, an absolutely charming cold painted Spelter figure of a standing greyhound. This elegant lady captured standing head alert, looking fo...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture Elephant and Baby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demétre Chiparus (1888-1947) designed this gorgeous Art Deco fine terracotta sculpture. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The unique artwork features brown-red patinat...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze
Located in NANTES, FR
ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL silvered bronze circa 1930.
7 swallows on a weather vane mounted on a surfine black marble base from Belgium.
Note 2 small chips on the marble .
Total height...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, 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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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