Antique Porcelain Ceramic Wall Plaque Emmeline Harris Female Nude Art Nouveau
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally well cast English Porcelain or Ceramic Wall Plaque depicting a standing Female Nude holding a ball, nicely cast is high relief. Signed and dated lower right 1917. ...
Porcelain, Plaster
Iron Meteorite Sphere with Crystalline Structure Unique to Outer Space
Located in London, GB
This polished extraterrestrial iron sphere is a fascinating display piece, dating back to the formation of the Solar System and from the core of a large asteroid. Carved from the fam...
Iron
8 Foot Tall Pop Art Wood Pencil, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back to the drawing board! A remarkable piece for spurring conversation at home or for capturing attention in a store display. This massive vintage trompe l'oeil pencil is made of on...
Metal
Japanese Keyaki Wood Koi Carp Sculpture, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...
Hardwood
Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
Wood
$1,553 / set
Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...
Plaster
1990s Hand-Carved Wood Biomorphic Face Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Hand-Carved Wood Biomorphic Face Sculpture on Wood Base Signed on the back of neck: Tiffany Ross 1992 (as shown in pictures)
Wood
Rare “Laughing Buddha - Self Portrait” Bronze Sculpture Bust by Enrico Caruso
By Enrico Caruso
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENRICO CARUSO Italian, 1873-1921 "Laughing Buddha, a Self Portrait" (1909) Sand-cast patinated bronze executed early 20th century by Roman Bronze Works (cold-stamped verso) Signed ...
Bronze
$116Sale Price|20% Off
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Silver Plate
Lalique Zeila Panther Sculpture, Black Glass, 20th Century Design
By Lalique
Located in CABA, AR
An exquisite Lalique “Zeila” Panther sculpture in rich black crystal, designed by Lalique and handmade in France. Elegant, muscular and stealthy in postu...
Glass
Very Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Cold Painted Eagle Claw Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece. With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season relat...
Bronze
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1900s French Articulated Life-Size Mannequin's Arm in Painted and Plastered Wood
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty and decorative early 20th century French articulated life-size mannequin's arm in dark brown painted and plastered heavy solid wood. To lay or hang and use for extraordi...
Plaster, Wood
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...
Wood
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...
Steel
French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...
Marble, Bronze
$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
Polished Jade Sphere, 16-Inch Diameter, Natural Art from Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
This impressive polished Jade Sphere from Afghanistan is a true embodiment of natural beauty and expert craftsmanship. Measuring an impressive 16 inches in diameter and weighing appr...
Jade
Rare Vintage Figural Koi Fish Brass Censer Incense Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking and sculptural vintage figural koi fish censer, handmade by a skilled artisan in intricately designed, crafted and decorated brass. Upright tail offers a lively visual, comp...
Brass
AAA-Quality Amethyst Geode Cluster with Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
This AAA-Grade Amethyst Cluster stands as an extraordinary gem with world-class characteristics. Featuring dark, rich, and AAA-Grade Amethyst Dr...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Fletcher Benton, "Folded Circle Zig Zag 1994", Unique Work, Signed, Bronze
By Fletcher Benton
Located in New York, NY
Fletcher Benton, "Folded Circle Zig Zag 1994", Unique Work, Signed, Bronze. Unique work — confirmed unique by Michael Roby, Director of the Fletcher Benton Studio, San Francisco (cor...
Granite, Bronze
Large Antique French Wooden Male Artist’s Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...
Fruitwood
Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Design
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Certainly, Christian. Here is a title and description for the red glass centerpiece, with a focus on Mid-Century Modern: Title: Red Murano Glass Sculptural Centerpiece, Mid-Century...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Austrian Naughty Bronze, Girl's Dress Lifts Up ca.1920, by Bergman Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful, whimsical, and naughty bronze by the Bergman Foundry is a real joy. Highly detailed casting and meticulously painted bronze has the added feature of a toy, you can p...
Bronze
$12,240 / item
Ceramic Zebra Statuette
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
An African safari in the comfort of one’s home comes that much closer with this ceramic zebra statuette. The animal – at rest with its front legs crossed...
Ceramic
1970s Vintage Brass Gazelle Antelope Decorative Object Sculpture - 21" Tall
Located in St. Louis, MO
Decorative Hollywood Regency large brass African Gazelle Antelope bust sculpture with tall twisted antlers circa 1970s.
Brass
Beautiful Two Jellyfish Bag Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Statue Object
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two Jellyfish inside, in red and orange color, floating on controlled bubbles. A beautiful n...
Art Glass
Wooden Sculpture of a Woman, France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant abstract wooden sculpture depicting a stylized female figure in a graceful dancing pose. Hand-carved from solid wood, the elongated proportions and fluid organic lines are ch...
Wood
$227Sale Price / set|30% Off
Art Nouveau Style Brass Orb Witches Ball, Embossed Pedestal Desktop Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant Art Nouveau brass orb or witches ball featuring a smooth domed lid, decorative cast floral and ribbon motifs, and a sculptural tripod base with organic flowing lines. The ref...
Brass
Carved alabaster base, Italy circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carved alabaster base, Italy around 1880 very pretty base for a small table.
Alabaster
Centerpiece In White Porcelain Biscuit 20th Century Mythological Sculptural Group
Located in Milano, MI
Centerpiece In Porcelain Biscuit from the 20th century, this biscuit porcelain triumph dates from the first half of the 1900s. Biscuit porcelain is a special processing technique th...
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
Pair of Rock Crystal Quartz Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rock crystal quartz obelisks with cast gilt brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery NYC.
Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...
Teak
A Faux Bronze Classical Bust After the Antique From Musee du Louvre
Located in London, GB
A faux Bronze male bust after the antique from the Louvre Paris. These were issued to studios and art schools for academic instruction. The stamp at the base of the bust, which si...
Plaster
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...
Marble
Brutalist Art Pottery Studio Sculpture Man with Gun Riding a Camel signed
Located in New York, NY
1970's Brutalist Studio Art Pottery sculpture depicting a Arab man, carrying a rife, riding a camel. The sculpture is signed illegibly on its base, this example is in very good, or...
Pottery
$547Sale Price|19% Off
Italian Deer Sculpture in Solid Brass Design 1950 Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian deer sculpture in solid brass design 1950 gold color.
Brass
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
By Marioni
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Majolica, Terracotta
Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Pierre Chenet, Patinated Bronze
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...
Metal, Bronze
$295 / item
Bronze Horse on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Horse on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting meth...
Bronze
Bronze Bust Of Man On Marble Base Signed By The Artist
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Bronze bust of man on a marble base signed by artist. Says City Hall New York on back. 1952.
Marble, Bronze
Campbell French Art Deco Man Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, Circa 1920"
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by Campbell, created in France around 1920, this striking figural work perfectly captures the elegance, movement, and geometric refinement th...
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Nineteenth Century Italian Marble Bust of Child, Circa 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nineteenth Century Italian bust of a young child with wavy, voluminous hair. From the Renaissance Revival period. The face has a downward, gazing expression.
Marble
Art Deco Sculpture, Atalante, by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, 1920s
By Jean de Marco, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
This striking Art Deco sculpture, “Atalante”, was designed by Jean DeMarco for the renowned Parisian foundry Max Le Verrier during the 1920s. Inspired by the legendary huntress of Gr...
Marble, Spelter
$2,100Sale Price|25% Off
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '22.5 LBS'
Located in New York, NY
This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair. Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...
Stone, Limestone
Bronze Cowboys " Coming Through the Rye " Frederic Remington Mid 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze cowboy sculpture resting on oval molded marble base depicting cowboys on horses coming in to town from cattle drive. Bronze sc...
Marble, Bronze
1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1970s brass and ceramic decorative birds. In the style of Sergio Bustamante. Burnished brass with blue/white painted ceramic. No artists signature or brand stamp. Owl: 5....
Brass
One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...
Coral, Rock Crystal
$455Sale Price / set|30% Off
MCM California Pottery Ceramic Flamingo Figurine Set w/ Tropical Pond Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century set of 2 pink and green flamingo ceramic figurines with flamingo pool tray decorative bowl. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos with wings outstretch...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso, Petite chouette, 1949, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
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...
Ceramic
$704Sale Price|28% Off
Contemporary Modern Golfing Couple Sculpture by Austin Productions Dated 1987
Located in Miami, FL
For your consideration is a gorgeous table sculpture of two golfers, dated 1987. This Art Deco style decorative sculpture is constructed of plaster and is delightfully heavy. Hand ...
Plaster, Paint
Gaddi's Torso, Plaster Bust, Copy in Scale 1/1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking classical-style male torso sculpture inspired by ancient Greco-Roman art. Crafted in a textured stone or plaster finish, this sculptural piece highlights detailed musculatur...
Plaster
$4,500
Siderite with Pyrite
Located in London, GB
This elegant specimen from China showcases stacked cubic crystals of siderite, arranged in a sculptural, geometric formation. The composition is beautifully enhanced by a delicate la...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Hemimorphite: Blue Stone Wonder decorative object tabletop
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the captivating hues of this exceptional hemimorphite specimen from China. This unique piece showcases a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning smoothly fr...
Crystal, Quartz
Monumental 1970's Hollywood Regency brass deer pair attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Exceptional Pair of 1970s Monumental Hollywood Regency Brass Deer — Attributed to the Style of Sarreid Ltd. / Maison Jansen A striking and highly decorative pair of monumental brass...
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Goddess of the Hunt by Andre Lavaysse, Susse Freres
By André Lavaysse
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Goddess of the Hunt by Andre Lavaysse, Susse Freres. A dark patinated bronze figural group representing Diane with deer and fawn by Andre Lavaysse. Signed “...
Bronze
Golden Citrine Portal Geode with White Agate Frame
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Citrine Crystal Ring on Custom Stand – Golden Orange Geode with Polished White Agate Frame ▫️ Description ▫️ Naturally formed in a beautiful ring-like shape, this citrine c...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
RULAS Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture by RULAS, France, 1920s. Outstanding large French Art Deco golden eagle sculpture by RULAS, created in France during the 1920s. This imp...
Marble, Spelter
Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.
Bronze
$20,799Sale Price|30% Off
Large Brazilian Quartz Crystal Cluster Specimen, Natural Freeform Slab
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in Glasgow, GB
This large Brazilian quartz crystal cluster specimen presents a dramatic natural formation composed of densely grouped crystal points emerging from a freeform mineral slab. The piec...
Quartz
XXL Gorgeous Natural Clear Quartz Tower
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
XXL High-Grade, All-Natural Clear Quartz Tower Point: A Natural Wonder in the Form of a Clear Quartz Crystal ▫️ Description X-Large in size, this Clear Quartz Tower is Spectacular ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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.
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.
The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
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