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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Louis XV
Style: Arts and Crafts
Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
Art & Crafts chime tubular bells, brass wall-mounted dinner gong and doorbell.
Brass gong with attractive engraved Art Nouveau design.
Keyhole slot for ...
Category
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century German Porcelain Pheasant Bird Figure from Ens Porcelain
By Karl Ens
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hand-painted pheasant figure in beautiful bright colours. Handmade by Ens Germany. Ens porcelain is one of the most oldest manufactories for porcelain ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze chenets. The finely chased whimsical ormolu andirons, each surmounted with a...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Tree Metal Sculpture Beads Purple Amnesty Fossil Base
Located in Miami, FL
Arts & Crafts metal tree sculpture with beads mounted on a purple amnesty fossil.
Note the details and the craftsmanship.
No signature found.
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Metal
Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
Located in murano, IT
"The fine, elongated and ambiguos shape of their eyes on the colored background has them looking thoughtfully at our complicated world. The similar shape of their mounth hints at a w...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Gilt Thai Demon Mask Dance Headdress Crown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted gilt Thai Todsakhan demon mask dance headdress crown dancer costume on stand.
Handcrafted in papier mâché, gilt metal and ornate with hand-cut-g...
Category
20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Still Life Blown & Applied Glass by Aristi Barovier, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Sculpture of still life in Murano glass, constructed using the technique of blown and applied glass with intricate detailed poly chrome pieces of fruit in a glass bowl is made by Ar...
Category
1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Antique Hand Carved Sandstone Sculpture, Bust of Christ with Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and mint condition bust sculpture from the early 1900s with maker's name.
This incredibly well carved bust of Jesus is impressive both for its quality and its large size. With His head bowed down like in His final hours on the cross this design is obviously perfect for displaying on a tall stand. In this case a tall and ebonized wooden pedestal was used and thanks to the contrasting colors of this bust and its pedestal they are like a match made in heaven. The master sculptor / artist could not have done a better job in hand carving the exhausted yet serene facial expression of Christ. The large size of this bust combined with the rare sandstone material makes this work of religious art look extra ancient. Because of its size this archetype of Christianity can also be seen and worshipped from further away. Unfortunately we cannot read the name of the skilled artisan who signed this unique sculpture. Thanks to its amazing quality, its excellent condition, its deeper meaning and its powerful presence this work of religious art will never fail to impress, no matter where you decide to have it on display. For it to have come our way felt like a blessing and to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in this amazing condition is an honour for us.
Our fair price for this museum worthy sculpture again includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days.
Total height x width x depth: 74 x 17 x 16.5 inches.
Christ bust...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
One of a Kind and Professionally Hand Carved Antique Sculpture of a Groundhog
Located in Lisse, NL
Once in a lifetime find.
This probably is the coolest ever and most realistic groundhog sculpture you will ever see. We have searched the worldwide web and nothing even comes close....
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Asian Figures of Burmese Musicians Turned into Table Lamps
By S. Thailand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely carved turned into table lamps.
Musicians in seated position, one is holding a flute, the other o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Bronze Glazed Terracotta Chimpanzee Sculpture by Johannes Robert Korn, 1895
By Johann Robert Korn 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape.
Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful ...
Category
1890s German Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gilt Bronze and Marble Sculpture Signed Affortunato Gory, Louis XV Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble sculpture signed Affortunato Gory. Louis XV style. France, circa 1920.
Carrara and Breccia marble.
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Molded Copper Dust Pan
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique copper dust pan or crumber has a molded flared design with two "button" indentations at the top for the fingers. Wonderful aged patina in a favori...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Italian bronze pendant with a marbled glass, globe shade.
This rare pendant with a double sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfe...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exotic, Extraordinary and Wild Terracotta-Brown Lamp Mushrooms Collection
Located in Port Orchard, WA
Ideas sprout like mushrooms. But not every single one of them becomes a reality in the form of a design piece. The Mushrooms collection is a series...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Fountain
Located in Essex, MA
19th century French marble and bronze fountain. Seated satyr on marble column with marble shell basin. Later cast stone plinth. Wonderful garden ele...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Plaster Bust
Located in Berlin, DE
This plaster bust of was made in the early 20th century. It was probably made by Karl Koch in 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
OSMOSI Artist Proof Glass and Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Located in murano, IT
The work is part of the Osmosis series, exhibited at Palazzo Franchetti, in conjunction with the 55 th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. The project combines new t...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Simbiosi Artist Proof Glass and Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Located in murano, IT
Simbiosi is an edition of unique glass and marble pieces, marrying the two materials into vases It is in the border between manufactured products and one of sculptures. The functiona...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts and Crafts Hunting Clock with Bronze Dog and Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunning, top quality handcrafted antique wall clock.
This one of a kind hunting clock reveils the quality (both in design and details) that t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Simbiosi Wood Glass and Wood Unique Piece by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Located in murano, IT
Sculpture in clear, opaque pink, straw yellow and bamboo colored glass with gold leaf resting
on ebony wood. The process involved begins with the realization of the glass. The hand ...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Ebony
Cipri Adolf Bermann, German, 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Bacchus Herm Term
By Cipri Adolf Bermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cipri Adolf Bermann (German, 1862-1942) a very fine 19th century gilt-bronze miniature figure of a Bacchus Herm, depicting Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, the god of the grape harve...
Category
Early 1900s German Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sculptures on Marble Base
Located in IT
18th century pair of french gilt bronze sculptures on marble base representing Chinese figures
This particular and lovely pair of sculp...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
All Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era, Wooden Girl Sculpture with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand carved antique wooden sculpture.
The sculptor who created this rare and exceptional young girl bust, in our view, perfectly captured her innocence and fragility. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife
A very good looking and high...
Category
1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Large Bronze Horse
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Fabulous addition to any decor, large bronze handcrafted North African resting antelope sculpture. Very large vintage midcentury solid hollow cast bronze ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base
Located in Toledo, OH
Western inkwell features two cast highly detailed bonze fighting buffalos set on an oval green onyx base with carved out pen rest. The inkwells are embossed with a fenced pastural scene and hold porcelain removable inserts. Nice rich patina. Chip on the base edge left side, one inkwell insert...
Category
20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair 18th Century Louis XV Silvered Bronze Figures
Located in London, by appointment only
Beautiful pair of 18th century Louis XV silvered bronze musical cherubs on columns. The silvering on these delightful and elegantly sculpted pair exhibits the most wonderful aged col...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Horses by Samson Manufactory
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of 20th century white porcelain horses on clouds, above rocaille bases richly decorated with scrollwork and openwork foliage. Both figures are marked underneath with two crossed...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine
Located in Brea, CA
Large hardstone Forbes Sullyare protected by spirits fruit serpentine, measure: 18" high x 29" diameter.
Category
20th Century African Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman.
This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Beautifully Hand Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Barometer & Thermometer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, highly decorative and excellent condition Arts & Crafts barometer.
This unique Arts & Crafts, banjo barometer is another great example of the beauty and the quality of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, solid wooden blue collar workers bookends.
If you or your friends have a house from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift. These hand carved, hard working men sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Walnut Wood Birds
Located in Plainview, NY
Pair of hand carved walnut wood birds. This lovely pair of wood birds features beautiful details and each bird is finely standing on a wooden base.
A cheerful decor pieces to grace...
Category
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Unglazed Sevre Cupid
By Eugene Robert 3
Located in New York, NY
"Figure of a Reclining Pluto", French Louis XV style (19th Cent) unglazed Sevre white parian figure of cupid reclining with two birds. (signed EUG. ROBERT)
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Arts and Crafts Alabaster & Wrought Iron Chandelier with Apple Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and truly amazing Arts & Crafts pendant.
Over the years we have owned and sold a number of unique alabster light fixtures from the Arts & Crafts era, but never did we ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
"Carpe Diem, " Jugendstil Sculpture w/ Clock, Nude Adam & Eve Theme, 34 inches
By R. Schmotz-Metzner 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and beautifully sculpted and executed, this monumental terracotta clock depicting a nude Adam and Eve exchanging the fateful apple, is finished in a green-black glaze ...
Category
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Dark Brown Pine and Mahogany Twisted Column Pedestal
Located in Casteren, NL
This wonderful pedestal has a solid pine twisted column over a rectangular base. The rectangular top features a molded skirt. Base and top plate are blackened, the twisted column is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Swedish Hand Carved Sculpture of a Lion Made in Birch, Early 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare hand carved sculpture of a lion in birch. Made in Berglinds toy factory in Nyköping, Sweden, early 1900s. The factory's main design idea was that the toys both should be tough...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Signed Antique Bronze of Dancing Baby Boy, circa 1900
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small bronze is full of movement and delicate expressions. Its signed M.M to the base. These initials has not been identified. The rich patina and style however indicates a manu...
Category
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Era Young Man Ringing the Town Bell Sculpture Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and highly decorative antique table lamp with stunning quality boy sculpture.
If you are looking for a rare and meaningful table lamp that is also great to look at, then this could be the one for you. At the center of this early 20th century work of lighting art is a young male who is energetically ringing the town bell. In days prior to telephony the town bell was used for communicating all kinds of important events. It was used to call worshipers, but it would also be used in case of a fire and other urgent matters. The truly realistic posture of this young man reveals the great skill of the sculptor and the patina on this early 1900s table lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century, Elegant Jugendstil Bronze Lady Sculpture on Marble Tray Base
By Rudolf Kaesbach
Located in Lisse, NL
Marked and highly decorative antique Jugendstil sculpture.
This fine work of Jugendstil art radiates pure elegance and innocence. The natural posture of this flowing lady sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority...
Category
18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherubs as Candelabra
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are impressive pair of 19th century gilt metal candelabra held by an exquisitely patinated bronze cherubs'. They are placed on...
Category
1860s French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Bisque Group Hunting Scene with Gallant Couple
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain biscuit group depicting a hunting scene with two young hunters and their dogs, and a gallant couple under a tree. Louis XV period. Restoration at the horns and the stick is...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Carved Marble Whimsical Figural Urn Fountain with Children
By Joseph Reynés I Gurgui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine large, rare and charming, French, 19th century. Belle Époque carved white marble whimsical figural urn fountain depicting children climbing on an urn with flowers and garlands, influenced in the Louis XV style, by Joseph Reynés I Gurgui (Barcelona, 1850-1926). Signed: Reynes. Barcelona, circa 1890.
An almost identical Carrara marble fountain also by Josep Reynés carved in 1893 currently at the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, Spain.
Measures: Overall height: 55 inches (140 cm)
Marble height: 49 inches (124.5 cm)
width: 37 inches (94 cm)
depth: 30 inches (76.3 cm)
Joseph Reynes Gurguí (Barcelona, 1850 - 1926) is a Catalan sculptor, also known as Reynesy-Gurgui, Spanish school.
He studied at the Ecole de la Llotja, studied for a time in Paris, in the workshops of the great French sculptors Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) and Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). He devoted himself mainly to interior decoration. His works were profoundly marked by a French influence. He exhibited in Paris in 1895 where he received an honorable mention. In 1890 he obtained the first medal in Madrid for "The Violinist".
Literature:
E. Benezit Dictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs by Grund - Nouvelle Edition, 1976 - Volume 8, Page 714.
Cristina Mensoza, Ramon Casas...
Category
19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Impressive & Large Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier w Bronze Lizard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and wonderful light creating, mineral stone fixture.
This marvelous, early 20th century alabaster and bronze work of lighting art is another one of our recent and g...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Stunning Hand Carved Antique Floor Lamp on Tripod Claw Feet with Leather Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s fruitwood floor lamp with detailed carvings.
This antique and finely carved floor lamp is rare both in shape and color. The wonderful tripod base consist of three impres...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large and Rare Arts & Crafts Iron Chandelier with Eagle Sculptures & Glass Shade
By Goberg
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts light fixture with stylized American eagle head sculptures.
This gorgeous American Style Art Deco, seven-light chandelier is...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Large Six-Light Bronze Chandelier with Folkore or Fable Hybrid Guard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality and excellent condition, heavy bronze chandelier.
This early 1900s and all handcrafted bronze chandelier is of amazing quality and highly decorative at the same time. We don't know the actual meaning of these templar or Robin Hood-like watchman who are holding up their lights for you, but they are a marvelous sight to see and the condition of this antique and sizable fixture is among the best we have ever seen. The handcrafted and hand-engraved glass shades are the perfect finish to this six light chandelier. Mind you, our photos were taken prior to our rewiring procedures, because we did not yet know which country this amazing fixture will go to. This is also the reason why in our images only one group of three lights is working. Finally, the patina of this fixture combined with the engraved transparent shades creates a sight and an atmosphere that will never fail to impress. They just don't make em like this anymore.
This rare and amazing bronze fixture is great value for money. Especially when taken into account that our sharp price includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days.
Maximum height x diameter: 33.5 x 30.3 inches.
With a matching antique canopy...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large Crucifix with Hand Carved Oak Corpus of Christ for Church or Chapel
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era.
This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Dancing Bacchantes and Putti after Clodion
Located in Paris, FR
Large bronze group with brown patina after Claude Michel, called Clodion (French, 1738-1814). The statuette features two young bacchantes and three putti. The bacchantes are crowned ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Quality Carved Solid Nutwood Christ with Palm Leaf Sculpture / Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved sculpture of Jesus with a marvelous patina.
This marvelous quality, hand-carved sculpture of our Lord Jesus is among the finest we have ever seen and this truly is a work of religious art. It may be relatively small in size, but both the quality in the details and the beauty of His posture are simply majestic. For the sculptor not to leave his signature on this work of beauty, to us, shows his modesty. We believe that most artists in the religious genre felt that their gift/talent was god given and marking their sculptures, to them, was a sign of too much ego. The highly skilled sculptor must have spent weeks rather than days creating this antique statuette...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Nutwood
Unique Viennese Style Arts and Crafts Brass & Nutwood Sculpture Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and great workmanship antique pedestal.
This unique, modernist pedestal is another one of our recent great finds. All handcrafted in the late 1800s or early 1900s this open ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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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