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Sculptures For Sale
19th C. Patinated Bronze Hunter and Dog Composition Signed H. Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or hunting lodge with this elegant antique bronze composition. Titled "Piqueur au Relais", and signed on the base by the artist, Hippolyte Moreau, the bronze ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze sculpture of a young woman with a bird by Auguste Moreau, red marble base, Napoleon III period, 1...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China.
The figure likely represents one of the Five Tathagatas, also known as Dhyani Buddhas or Wisdom Buddhas. More specifically, either Amitabha or Amoghasiddhi. Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light, and represents the wisdom of observation and recognition. Amoghasiddhi is the Buddha of accomplishment, and represents the wisdom of perfected practices. The size and scale of the Buddha indicates it was made for temple worship.
The large Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana, or full lotus position, with the soles of both feet facing up. His elegant hands, with impossibly long and slender fingers, perform shuni mudra, the gesture of bestowing patience. His right arm is bent at the elbow, the right hand raised to heart level. The left arm resting gently in his lap, the left hand at navel level.
The Buddha is dressed in voluminous robes that wrap around his shoulders and body, and tied at the waist. The heavy fabric draping and pooling elegantly all around his robust body. His broad chest and right arm exposed.
The Buddha's face is both solemn and beatific - his expression seeming to change depending on the angle of view. The most notable feature of his face is the large urna to the center of his forehead, set between a pair of painted, high arching brows over heavily lidded almond shaped eyes. A strong nose is set above a small mouth pursed in an ever so slight smile. Long pendulous earlobes touch his shoulders.
The Buddha's hair arranged in the typical fashion, with "spikes" representing tight curls. A prominent ushnisha rises from the crown of his head, covered by more hair, and topped with a rounded protuberance.
The Buddha is constructed from several blocks of wood, joined, carved and lacquered a deep red-brown with gold flecks...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Bronze Sculpture "Chien De Chasse" by Paul-Edouard Delabrierre, c. 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"CHIEN DE CHASSE (HUNTING DOG)" BY PAUL-EDOUARD DELABRIERRE (FRENCH, 1829-1912) Patinated bronze with plaster filled base; signed in rock "E. Delabrier...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Amethyst Geode with Lavender Amethyst and Landscaped Polished Back
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Special Large Lavender Amethyst Geode with Gorgeous Blue Agate Polished Back
▫️ Description
An Amethyst Geode, beautiful from both front and back, showcases aesthetically pleasing ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
20th Century Borzoi Dog Sculpture, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Borzoi Dog Sculpture was p...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Sphinx Candle Holder on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Sphinx Candle Holder on Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Bronze Sphinx statue...
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$185 / item
Scandinavian Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze, Signed, 1990
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual object in cast bronze. Freeform, Infinity symbolism and barbwire all in one unique piece. Its signed by an unknown Scandinavia Sculptor an...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$424 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Venetian abstract sculpture in solid walnut by Giuseppe Carli - 1961
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Massive Venetian abstract sculptures in solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" by Giuseppe Carli, dated 1961.
Carli is recognized as one of the leading "Remeri" of Venice, an elite group ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood
$1,430 Sale Price
58% Off
19th Century Tall and Large Woman Bronze Statue by French Sculptor Adrien Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
'L'Etoile du Matin', an Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture by renowned French sculptor Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845 – 1902). This evocative piece depicts a mythological lady in fl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Classical Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand Tour 19th century bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Narcissus. Years later it was identified as Dionysus. Mounted as a lamp. Early 20th century. Beautiful marble finial.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
$703 / item
1950s Modern Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Bronze sculpture of man sitting
Category
1950s Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930 Ugo Zaccagnini Art Deco Ceramic Nude Woman Earthenware Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Woman Sculpture
Ugo Zaccagnini
Italy, 1930
Earthenware Sculpture
Wood Base (h7x18x15 cm)
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$786 Sale Price
77% Off
Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Symbol of strength and energy, this horse head sculpture combines ancient heritage with a modern sensibility. Rich in details, it showcases a def...
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,997 / item
Sculpture, Bust of Zeus in Patinated Marble, Statue in the Style of Ancient Rome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, bust of Zeus in patinated marble, statue in the style of Ancient Rome, 21st century.
Bust, sculpture of Zeus in patinated marble, contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Meissen Classical Parcel Gilt Porcelain Figure of a Maiden & Horse C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meissen Classical Parcel Gilt Porcelain Figure of a Maiden & Horse C1890
Measures- 8.75"H x 10"W x 4.5"D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Category
20th Century African Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$619 Sale Price
20% Off
Santiago del Chile, Set of 6 Murano glasses color "Multicolor" handmade
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six water/drink/wine glasses Multicolor - Murano glass - Made in Italy.
These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto Botte" Murano glass.
Other colors a...
Category
2010s European Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$209 Sale Price / set
20% Off
LATE 19th CENTURY PORCELAIN SCULPTURE GROUP "MUSIC SCENE"
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant sculpture group in polychrome porcelain, blue and white, with gold finishes, representing a musician and a noblewoman intent on attending the concert. The musician, sitting o...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Indonesian Stone Sculpture on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A tall stone sculpture hand-carved in Indonesia, mounted on a black metal cube stand. Narrow slate. The sculpture itself is 10" Wide x 5" deep x ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
$3,640 Sale Price
35% Off
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Igor Balbi, Pauly & Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet.
The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos.
Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty
Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Wood Monk Table Lamp Attibuted to Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing sculpture table lamp in wood and metal attributed to Aldo Tura for Macabo.
Made in Italy in the 1950s.
It depicts a bearded monk holding a stick (removable) in ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Figurine Sculpture by or after Paul Philippe cold painted, Art Deco C1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cold painted bronze figurine of a Turkish dancer with a Parrot, by or after Paul Philippe, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1920 ....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Duchess of Cambridge Horseback Figurine 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain equestrian flatback figurine titled on the base "Duchess," likely depicting Sarah Fairbrother / Mrs. FitzGeorge in a cobalt blue dress wi...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978.
Often believed to be of Italian origin this robot and other character lamps were des...
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1990s Naturalistic Replica of a Bronze Crocodile Skull in Bone Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze sculpture that realistically reproduces a crocodile skull in aged bone-tone bronze. It features textured details that evoke the erosion of time, with a faithful representation...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Rare Antique Pair of Sculptures, Bronze Dorée, Vive La France, Signed G. Flamend
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and exceptionally rare pair of bronze sculptures with a magnificent gilding, France early 20th century.
Signature on the base of each sculpture "G. Flamand".
By the artis...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
V. Szczeblewski French Bronze Boy Statue "The Whistler" Le Mousse Siffleur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Vaclaw Bernard Szczeblewski" French Bronze of Boy "The Whistler". Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 6" W x 5 1/2" D.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Made in Italy Sterling Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Russian 14th century knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enameled details.
Category
1980s Italian Medieval Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,154 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Citrine Geode Sink with Druzy Crystals, Wash Basin, Luxury Stone Sink
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Extraordinary Citrine Geode with Sparkling Druzy, Handcrafted into a Luxury Stone Sink for Bathroom Decor
▫️ Description ▫️
Outstanding in beauty, this Citrine Geode showcases deep...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$7,904 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Not signed.
Circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Stone Sculpture Totem 06 by Alberto Cabiddu
Located in Weesp, NL
Totem 06 made of Pietra Di Vicenza. Pietra di Vicenza Limestone is a distinguished natural stone revered for its medium-grain texture and soft, creamy color palette. Quarried in the ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Steel
Tang Dynasty Large And Important Pottery Horse TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
Large And Important Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) Pottery Horse TL Tested. China.
Ca. 618-907 AD A beautiful pottery figure of a horse. The animal is shown in a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Lobster Sculpture Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Murano glass lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Murano glass is a type of glass that is made on the Venetian island o...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
1970's Petite MMA The Boy King Tutankhamen Metropolitan Museum of Art
By Metropolitan
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970's Gold finish on brass small The boy king statue. by The Metropolitan museum of art .King Tut.
Category
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ancient Egyptian Anubis Salukis Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Embodying the mystique of ancient Egypt, this Vintage Egyptian God Anubis Dog Statue is a stunning tribute to the revered deity Anubis. Expertly crafted in a distinctive seated pose ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$3,500 / item
Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
By Kenko Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training
These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany.
Made from finely machined stainless ste...
Category
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and hand painted the saints inspired in their personal ...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Madeira Citrine Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sculptural Large Cathedral Citrine Geode with Sparkly Madeira Citrine Druzy Points
▫️ Description ▫️
Showcasing the highly sought-after deep orange druzy known as Madeira Citrine, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Limestone Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader Mini, 2021.
Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form.
The Space Invader se...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Male Athlete by Donato Barcaglia, Italy
By Donato Barcaglia
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century patinated bronze sculpture of male Athlete by Donato Barcaglia, Italy
By: Donato Barcaglia
Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal
Technique: cast, molded, patinated...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Bergman Style, Austria, ca. 1900
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vienna cold painted bronze of a Cat antique figure.
Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze figure of a Cat dating to the early 20th century. He shows...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
13.5 inches W.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power
This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
Category
1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Feathers
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Of Narcissus Italian 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Narcissus. Narcissus is shown in a moment of self-reflection, standing in a contemplative pose. His idealized form highlights his youthful...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An Impressive Ceramic Sculpture by Roger Capron Vallauris France 2000's
By Roger Capron
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Ceramic Sculpture by Roger Capron Vallauris France 2000's
One-Off piece.
Named " Le Grand Masque Marin " ( The Large Marine Mask )
Signed R.CAPRON
Acquired directly...
Category
Early 2000s French Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique Large Solid Stone Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Large Solid Stone Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand Featuring Fascinating Ridged Surface
Dimensions: 26"W X 5"D X 27.5"H
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Materials
Stone
An impressive mid 20thC. life size Art Deco stone Jaguar.
Located in Wijnegem, BE
An impressive mid 20thC. life size Art Deco stone Jaguar.
Provenance: private collection Athens, Greece.
Note: old restorations on the tail
Dimensions...
Category
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Limestone Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader Mini, 2021.
Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form.
The Space Invader serie...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Lion Medium Polished Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture lion medium polished made with aluminium
hand-crafted plates. limited edition piece made in
welded and shaped aluminium into masterful
works of contemporary art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
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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