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Sculptures For Sale
Still Stand No16: Handcrafted Walnut Totem, A Serene Escalona Art Piece
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Colorful Mirrors by Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
Featuring "Colorful" mirrors exploring unique shapes inspired by free-flowing movements of fluid. Mirror created by free pouring urethane foam directly on the mirror. This technique ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Foam
Art Deco Sculpture Leap of Gazelles by Plagnet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with brown patina.
Signed Plagnet on the Portor marble terrace, a French artist working in the period 1920-1930.
In very good shape.
Height...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design.
The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons.
When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala, Brass Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic appr...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$3,169 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Marbleized Painted Crucifix with Green Mica
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century French marbleized painted crucifix with green mica.
The crucifix originally came from a collector in France. The crucifix is painted ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
'Seated Hermes', a 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and wonderfully rendered 19th century Italian cast bronze depicting a seated Hermes, the Greek god of messengers, travelers, and merchan...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche.
1 light, 60 watts Max bulb.
US rewired and in working condition.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble.
Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone, Marble
Stone Sculpture of a Four-Eyed Idol.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stone sculpture of a four-eyed idol.
A superb reproduction of a four-eyed idol in sandstone, the original of which dates back to 4000 BC. These idols were frequently used as votive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
$708 / item
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Art, 3 Kings by Nono B
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO
NONO Furniture Company introduces the 3 Kings, a set of three monumental totems...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$9,591 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Leopard Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly collectable pair of vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculptures. They were made in Italy and date from the 1960’s.
They ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Fondica, France
By Fondica
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A refined and whimsical flamingo sculpture by Fondica France, celebrated for their imaginative and finely crafted decorative objects. This sculptural bird is rendered in warm silver ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Genuine Amethyst Point from Anahi Mine, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Located in New York, NY
This is a natural amethyst crystal point sourced from Bolivia's Anahi Mine in the Santa Cruz Department. Its polished sides enhance the crystal's inherent termination. Amethyst, a fo...
Category
2010s Bolivian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata" /Dying Gaul, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata"/Dying Gaul, C. 1875, Attributed to Naples Foundry
A remarkable large Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture titled "Dying Galata" or "Dying Gaul," dating circa 1875 and attributed to the renowned Naples Foundry. This exquisite piece, an expertly cast bronze, retains its original black-brown patina and boasts a substantial size, standing 12 inches high, 26.5 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep. It is a distinguished example of the iconic Grand Tour sculptures, which were popular souvenirs for affluent travelers during the 19th century.
The sculpture is a faithful rendition of the ancient Roman marble statue "The Dying Gaul," also known as "The Dying Galatian" or "The Dying Gladiator." The original marble, now housed in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, is a Roman copy of a lost Greek bronze sculpture...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Feathers
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 / item
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
Highly unusual Art Deco cold painted spelter crocodile mounted on marble base
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Highly unusual Art Deco cold painted spelter crocodile mounted on a marble base
French circa 1930's
12 inches high
22 inches long
7 inches deep
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
TSUNEMITSU Bronze Tiger With Terrifying Glass Eyes, Meiji, 1868-1912
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze Roaring Tiger with Terrifying Eyes by TSUNEMITSU, Japan, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
This magnificent bronze sculpture of a roaring tiger, created by Japanese artist Tsunemitsu...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Flavia Vera Porcelain Figurine of a Woman by Giovanni Barbetta
Located in San Diego, CA
Large limited edition flavia vera porcelain figurine of a woman by Giovanni Barbetta, circa 1990s. This finely formed bisque porcelain figurine is entirely handmade and hand-painted ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair sculptures of a couple , hand crafted in pigmented scagliola, unique
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
Standing 63cm tall, this pair of unique sculptures represent a couple, hand crafted in pigmented scagliola - a lengthy process that involves multiple stages of craftsmanship, sandi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$1,668 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Figure, Partial-Nude Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bisque Porcelain Neoclassical Figure of a Partial-Nude Classical Woman C1850
Measures- 15''H x 4.5''W x 4.5''D
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Michel Zadounaïsky French Art Deco Pair of Wrought-Iron Antelope Lamps, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of table lamps by Michel Zadounaisky, France, 1930s. Partially black patinated wrought iron antelopes. Measurements: Each-length 10.2" (26 cm), height without shade 9.8" (25 cm)...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter.
Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Mother of Pearl / Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A vey nice mother of pearl / abalone shell handmade fish sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed and the craftsmanship is amazing. The sculpture is in very good condition;...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare.
If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Gouged wooden Mushroom by Robert and Trix Haussmann, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Mushroom hand-carved by Robert Haussmann for the interior design of a boutique in Zurich, circa 1970.
A key figure of postwar European design, Swiss architect and designer Robert Ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Frosted Crystal Sparrow / Bird Sculpture by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bird is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 5"W x 2.25"D x 3.7...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Chess Game "Kiriliuk Vs Kasparov" by Michel Kiriliuk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Created in 2008
A unique and original work of art.
Engraved brass, metal and glass slab.
32 pieces made of silver engraves brass with a dark brown finish.
Sharkskin support
...
Category
Early 2000s European Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 / item
Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Giant Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals: A Natural Statement
▫️Description
This exquisite X-Large Amethyst Sphere is a rare and extraordinary specimen that showcases t...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Life Size Elephant Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass by Maitland Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
This dramatic tusk was realized by the esteemed Mid Century American design firm Maitland Smith, circa 1975. It features an elegant tusk in cream hued tessellated stone whose organic...
Category
1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture
By Dan Murphy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dan Murphy Aluminum Sculpture. Curly Twisting bands of aluminum form a sculpture that sits on a lucite base. Signature to aluminum at bottom.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Lalique Crystal Samurai’s Perfume Bottle
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture Perfume Bottle. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal Samurai sculpture standing over a round crystal bottle tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chinoiserie Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$432 Sale Price
27% Off
Carved Wood Swan
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood swan. Large carved whooper swan sculpture conceived from a single block of wood with elegant sculpted neck and bill. United States or Euro...
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Pine
$9,600
Pair of Large Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog Sculptures 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Large Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog Sculptures 20thC
Measures - 23 3/4" x 10" x 13"
DE...
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Majolica Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French country majolica hen tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Large Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large Palissy wall platter a large catshark on the center surrounded by four fishs, two frogs, two crawfishs, two lizards, shells and different greens plants, circa 1900, this platte...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Mid Century Rosenthal Netter Brass Nude Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century Rosenthal Netter nude sculpture in brass on a black wood base made circa the 1960s.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Biscuit Bust of Louise Brongniart After Houdon Made by Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely biscuit porcelain bust of a young girl, named Louise Brongniart. The bust is marked on the back with 'Houdon' and the Sevres mark. Biscuit por...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Classical Alabaster Sculpture of a Woman by P. Bazzanti, Florence 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian figurative sculpture signed P. Bazzanti, Florence offers carved alabaster Classical woman, artist signature as photographed, 19th century
Measures - 22"h x 8"w x 6.2...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Brass Recumbent Deer Sculpture 1960s Hollywood Regency Style
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Large Brass Recumbent Deer Sculpture in the Hollywood Regency Asian style.
Vintage dramatic and large seated 1960s brass deer with fanciful decoration attributed to Sarreid Ltd.
Large oversized heavy cast brass reclining stag sculpture in solid brass design polished gold color.
Antique gilt cast bronze figure of a recumbent temple Thai deer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Materials
Brass
FLUXsculpture > organic stainless-steel sculpture
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
FLUX
rare beauty in everyday objects
Numerous experiments with materials and shapes resulted in a new form and material language “Flux”
Flexible steel tubes are shaped by hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Pair Italian 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub / Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Quite a stunning pair of Italian standing cherub or Angel carvings from the 18th century. Standing at almost 4 feet tall, the pair are quite large and realistic. Very impressive. Wit...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign. A highly decorative wall hanging in untouched condition with or...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Painted Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Medium sized hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted black fragment base. Perfect addition to your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Edouard-Marcel Sandoz "Jewel Rabbit" Gold Ormolu Bronze Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine original early 1900s cast bronze Rabbit with a Gold Ormolu finish by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Sandoz is well known for his animal sculptures. He apprenticed under the sculptor Ant...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART.
There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece.
The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No1 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Murano Glass Sculpture Aquarium/Reef - Blue Waves, Signed, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano glass aquarium/reef featuring three fish gracefully swimming amidst captivating blue glass waves. It is rare to see blue glass waves surrounding the aquarium.
Signed at the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
Hollywood Regency Style Polished Brass Giraffe Sculptures, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
A hallmark of any well-appointed home is character, something achieved through architectural intrigue, refined style, or a curated collection of meaningful objects. Over the past cen...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage.
The bow...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$2,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina.
Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Indian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$350 Sale Price
70% Off
17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head,
France, circa 1650-1750
Weathered, small losses and old repair.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$546 Sale Price
49% Off
Pair of Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver
19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Socrates and Septimio Severo Busts
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian busts from the Grand Tour, representing the Greek philosopher Socrates and the Emperor Septimius Severus, sculpted in bronze, with a chiseled bronze base and marble c...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,775 / item
Schmidt Rhea Abstract Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features an abstract tear drop shaped glass sculpture with purple, pink, and blue abstract glass pieces encased. This piece was created by the artists Michael Schmidt an...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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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