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Sculptures For Sale
Sculpture FUNGHI 21 by Zanellazine Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture FUNGHI 21 by Zanellazine Ceramics Dimensions: W 14 x H 22 cm Materials: Red clay, Pink semi-refractorie clay. About: Giovanna Zighetti, ceramist and set designer, and Luci...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of The Dancing Satyr With Cymbals
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of The Dancing Satyr With Cymbals. Satyrs are roguish figures from ancient mythology known for their love of wine, music, and mischief. This ...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a fat lady This stunning lady wears her hair in an elaborately styled coiffure. A remarkable amount of the original pigm...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
Tang Dynasty Fat Lady Pottery Figure
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large, foot-high, French Barbotine Majolica glazed vase showing a colorful parrot sitting on a Bamboo perch. The perch rests in a grass cropping and features two bamboo shoot flower holders, circa 1875. Gorgeous color, a scarce piece. Signed Delphin Massier et Cie, Vallauris A.M. Delphin, born in 1836, was one of three brothers from the Massier family, a dynasty of potters dating back to before the French Revolution. The family played a key role in the revival of pottery in Vallauris, Southern France...
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Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptor William Conrad Severson 1950's Carved Sculpture Reclining Nude Female
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999), organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood reclining nude female. A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm. C. Sev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a substantially sized 10 pound rhinoceros and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...
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2010s Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Art Deco Bronze Signed Rochard
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco bronze circa 1930 representing 5 birds on a branch. Subjects in silvered bronze on a black marble and onyx base. Stamped bronze on the back of the branch and signed Rochard ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm. Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Female of the Ndebele Tribe Sculpture
Located in Weesp, NL
Captivating Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Elevate your space with this stunning 168 cm brass and copper sculpture, a mid-century modern masterpiece inspired by the timeless elegance ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Bisque Porcelain Busts of Marie Antoinette
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Quarter length white glazed moulde...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Brass Nautical Captain Ship Wheel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical ship wheels have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclecti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ron Schmidt Signed Brutalist Mid Century Modern Wall Hanging Nail Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This original wall-hanging sculpture created by Ron Schmidt. It features a unique design, made from Schmidt's signature nails welded together with smaller pieces of metal to form a s...
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20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Carved Aztec Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the likes of aztec warrior deities. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes t...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Czechoslovakia White Porcelain Peacock Figurine by Jaroslav Jezek for Royal Dux
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Czechoslovakia White Porcelain Peacock Figurine by Jaroslav Jezek for Royal Dux in very nice original condition. Two visible dots under glaze.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Auböck #4069 Sculpture "Standing", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4069 Sculpture "Standing", Austria.
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2010s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Signed Sergio Bustamante Ceramic Hand with Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, 52" tall hand with faces - very rare and stunning example of Bustamantes work.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category

1980s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
$795 Sale Price
36% Off
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Stand This finely crafted Black Forest coat stand dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. The piece is be...
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19th Century Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dark, Modern Totem in Burned Oak, Escalona's Vision, Still Stand No81
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Dark, Modern Totem in Burned Oak, Escalona's Vision, Still Stand No81 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testa...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture figurine. The piece is attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The cat is profusely co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

A set of 5 gold fish handmade in Italy, Ceramic. Choose those or change colors!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lalique France Frosted Crystal “Perceval” Greyhound Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal “Perceval” Greyhound sculpture /figurine. The quiet and calm greyhound is standing up straight with its mouth closed and very sweet eyes. ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

87.00 Carats Natural Vibrant Green Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product information: Specimen type: Natural Green Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 17.40 Grams and 87.00 Carats Dimension: 3.7 x 1.6 x 1.4 Cm Locality: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Ivo De Santis Glazed Pottery Fish Sculpture on Travertine Base for Gli Estruschi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century studio quality Italian pottery ceramic fish sculpture on a travertine base by ceramics artist Ivo De Santis for his Gli Estruschi pottery studio in Florence.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...
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Early 18th Century French Rustic Antique Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

"Nursing Mother in Africa, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Prob. Belgium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by the geometric forms and exaggerations of French Cubism, this rare and striking bronze presents an African mother nursing her child,...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details. This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it also has a patina that is unlike anything you ever saw. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interesting crucifixes, but we had not yet come across one that is inside such a beautiful branches and leaf frame in the Swiss Black Forest style. For us to have found it in this amazing condition again felt like a blessing and we are grateful to be able it to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. At the centre of this Christian-work-of-art-wall-plaque and behind the original, mouth-blown convex glass 'window' is an even more detailed sepiolite sculpture of Christ on the cross. The details in this crucifix sculpture...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Sculptures

Materials

Other

Charles O. Perry Cassini Bronze MIT Mathematical Geometric Desk Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Early MOMA/MIT Mathematical Statuette, 80/1000. Solid Bronze Swiveling Sphere on Bronze Base. Signed, Numbered. Dia: 3.5 x H: 5.25 in.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brass Marble Kudu Antelope Head Sculpture Karl Springer Style
Located in London, GB
This striking brass antelope/kudu bust is very reminiscent of noted designer Karl Springer's work. An impressive and heavy brass sculpted antelope's head sits on a double ogee black ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

20th Century Oversized French Monumental Iron Key - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, French Industrial style oversized monumental key made of hand crafted iron, in good condition. Trade sign, with a weathered finish. Minor fading, due to age. W...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

20th Century Plaster Bust of a Man by Stina Edman
Located in Madrid, ES
A plaster bust depicting a young man, signed at the bottom by Stina Edman
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Philip H. Darling Massive New York Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade soldered bronze sculpture created by Philip H. Darling of Long Island, New York, circa 1960's. Sculpture measures 34" by 16" by 7" and is signed P.H. Darling. In very good ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Decorative Scottish Terrier Figure, British, Spelter, Dog, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative Scottish Terrier. A British, spelter ornamental Scottie dog, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Exudes character and appealing weathering ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Grand Tour Bronze Statue Of Dionysus
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Grand Tour bronze statue of the ancient Greek Dionysus. Dionysus also known as Bacchus, was the god of wine, fertility and festiv...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian 18th Century Gilded Paper Mache Dove/ Holy Spirit
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed. The Dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit inspired by Jesus’s baptism. The dove has been used among many Christian de...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Kinetic Balancing Man Sculpture by Strauss, 1970’s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere style Brutalist tabletop or book shelf counter balance sculpture constructed of welded metal and nails. This kinetic t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Blue Lace Agate with Clear Quartz Geode Slice, Natural Geological Art
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Agate Slice with Stunning Banding Patterns, Natural and Undyed ▫️ Description With an extraordinary growth pattern, this agate slice defies logic, leading to an intriguing question: How could a crystal layer develop between the agate's natural bandings? This one-of-a-kind, high-grade piece is a genuine form of geological art, the perfect gift for an Agate lover, or the piece to start conversations as a decorative masterpiece. The natural drawings first started as a dark green banding, which evolved into blue and white agate laces. After these laces, a geological miracle occurred, where a layer of amethyst crystal formed, adding hints of clear quartz and purple to the geode, leaving us to wonder how it came to be. To crown it all, in the final stages of its evolution, blue lace agate formed, allowing only white layers to develop in its center. It is all-natural, with the perfect, delicate lines growing intact, this piece is a true natural artwork. We decided to display it in a custom-made stand, enabling you to enjoy both sides of this specimen. You might wonder, "How did the blue lace layers form?" Agates usually develop in volcanic basalt cavities, filled over time with silica-rich water that leaves behind layers as it evaporates. While this explains the colorful bands, the crystal layer between the agate layers remains a mystery. Fascinating, isn't it? Check out the photos and feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or specific requests. 🤍 ▫️ Rare Blue and White Lace Agate with an Amethyst Crystal Layer (Cut, Polished, RAW, no enhancing treatment) ▫️ Color: Blue, White ▫️ Quantity: 1 - The item you see is the item you get ▫️ Size: -- 2.7 Kg - 6.0 lb -- Height: 29.5 cm. - 11.6 In. -- Width: 20 cm. - 7.9 In. -- Depth: 3 cm. - 1.2 In. ▫️ Amethyst Origin: Ametista do Sul - Brazil ▫️ Base: Self Standing ▫️ Ethically Sourced ▫ The E2D Crystals and Minerals Mission: It's been a long journey to bring you the best quality Minerals and Crystals from Brazil while making sure that every item we sell was ethically sourced. We are proud to announce that all the Crystals and Minerals we showcase here were sourced from only small miners and lapidaries. This gives them the opportunity to have better selling prices, leading the path for the development of the whole supply chain, specially for the ones who need more, the miners. Please note: this is a natural gemstone and is sold as is, we have tried our best to take pictures with the utmost care, slight differences from the original articles are possible due to color settings of monitor screens. Shipping is Free World Wide, but please be aware: • Items may be subject to customs processing depending on the item's customs value. • Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration...
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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Earth Globe Black and Teak N°1 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth Globe Black and Teak n°1 all in hand-carved natural teak root and with black volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy rotative syste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Murano Bullicante Clear Bubble Glass Sphere W/ Brass Plated Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante clear bubble glass sphere on brass plated pedestal base. Italy, c. 1970's.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Aged Bronze Bucking Broncos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Arturo Di Modica Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture (1941-2021)
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Monumental White Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture by Arturo Di Modica. The Italian American Sculptor for the Charging Bull Bronze (1987-1989) at the New York Stock Exchange NYC. T...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Aletai Meteorite Fragment Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Aletai Meteorite Fragment Mounted in a Custom Acrylic Display Box Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China This specimen is a fragment of the Aletai meteorite, one of the largest kno...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of 77 inch Male and 69 inch Female Sculptures in The Style of Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cast metal Sculptures, male and female. The finish is newly finished in black. The pair are heavy and substantial, but we do not believe them to be Bronze. They do make...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Porcelain Hen on Nest Tureen Basket
Located in Austin, TX
French 19th Century Porcelain Hen on Nest Tureen Basket. H / 8.5", L / 9" to 6.3"
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1890s British Rustic Antique Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only)
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only). A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. Note: This is a vintage coral reef...
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Early 20th Century American International Style Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Small Deep Purple Amethyst Geode with Calcite inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small, High-Grade Amethyst Geode with Calcite Inclusion ▫️ Description This unique, small, high-grade amethyst geode brings a rare aesthetic cave with deep purple crystals adorned ...
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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pheasant sculpture signed Gabriella Crespi with a murano glass egg, made in Italy, in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Limited Edition ‘Invisible Personage’ Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Salvador Dali manufactured in Spain by BD. "Invisible Personage" is extracted from the "Singularities" painting, painted by S...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Art deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete by Maurice Guiraud Rivière 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete with rope by Guiraud Riviere. Patinated bronze on black marble base. France 1930. Literature: 
“Art deco sculpture” by Victor Arwas, A...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

John W Mills (1933-2023) Large Sculpture Titled ‘Warming Up'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A patinated resin sculpture titled ‘Warming Up' by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, stood on an integral square base. Part of the divers in motion series, this patinat...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hand Carved Malachite Lion // 27.5 LB
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...
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2010s Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Sugar Amethyst Druzy, Crystal Sculpture
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Presenting a rare form of Pink Amethyst, this geode is a unique piece of natural art featuring shiny sugar druzy atop botryoidal formations that developed over millions of years. Thi...
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2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Genuine Large (55'') Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil is a high-quality natural formation of genuine amethyst gems. The cathedral decor displays dazzling, fully terminated crystals with...
Category

2010s Uruguayan Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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