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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
Antique Cast Iron Bust of Young Woman
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautiful antique cast iron bust depicting a young woman with grapes in her hair. This was made in England, its hard to date exactly but we would say it is from around...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century Bennington Pottery Seated Spaniel with Treacle Glaze, circa 1860s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Bennington pottery seated spaniel with treacle glaze, circa 1860s.
From the Bennington factory in Vermont USA.
A text book example, in well cared for antique condition...
Category
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Antique Encaustic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four 6-inch English antique encaustic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four recla...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique & Unique, Masterly Carved, Early to Mid Victorian Satyr Mask Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and marvelously hand carved wall sculpture, mid-1800s.
For the collectors of only the rarest and the most original. Over the decades we have seen some beautifully cr...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Late Staffordshire Recumbent Figures of Dalmatians
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late Staffordshire Recumbent figures Dalmatians
USA, 20th 1950s
A good pair of a later Staffordshire hand painted and enameled porcelain figures of reclining Dalmatians....
Category
Mid-20th Century English High Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th C. English Staffordshire Figurine “the Prince & Princess” of Wales
Located in Naples, FL
Staffordshire Figurine of Albert and Victoria, Prince and Princess of Whales; they were widely popular and beloved by the English; made in England;...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Early English Hunt and Dog / Hound Cast Iron Painted Fox Form Doorstop
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I have seen the brass version of this doorstop many times, but never the early cast iron version! It is a cast iron fox from painted doorstop in very good ant...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Majolica Monkey Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Monkey on a Banana leaf Pitcher.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Bronze of a Spaniel/Setter Type Dog, Signed P J Mene
By P.J. Mêne
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French bronze of a spaniel/setter type dog. Signed P J Mene
A beautifully modelled portrait study of a dog it looks up from it looks up keenly towards it’s master.
...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two Decorative Wrought Iron Scrolling Brackets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A brilliantly worked pair of decorative wrought iron scrolling bracket sculptures dating from the mid 19th century. Each is handcrafted, made by fire welding. A showcase of skilled craftsmanship, these timeless wrought iron objects...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th century French Female bust in Carrara Marble
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th century French Female bust in Carrara Marble. Masterfully sculpted
Category
Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century English Staffordshire Bisque Whippet Greyhound Dog
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire bisque Whippet / Greyhound dog figurine. This fine fellow is hand painted with exquisite details and would be perfect for the dog ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Huge English Early 20th Century Papier Mache Bull Figure
Located in London, GB
Huge English Early 20th century Papier Mache Bull Figure
Firmly attached to a section pine wheeled base, this hand-crafted papier Mache bull is h...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Novelty Bronze Cigars / Cigarettes Humidor Formed as a Cat's Head Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large container for cigards and smaller one for cigarettes or matches. La...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Known for attacking livestock, especially sheep. There are also anecdotal reports of kea attacking rabbits, dogs, and even horses. There are also suggestions that kea used to feed on moa in a similar way. It all sounds brutal yet if looks beautiful. With its mostly olive-green plumage with orange feathers on the undersides of its wings. The outer wing are a dull-blu. It sits on top of a green marble ornament and under a large antique glass dome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin
18th C. English Carved Giltwood Eagle Facing Left, on Lucite Pedestal Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 18th-century English carved giltwood eagle, hailing from the Georgian period, is a magnificent example of artisan cabinetry from the era. The eagle carving is expertly carved fr...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Ceramic and 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"TuttiTappi (Surprise!)", 2022, porcelain found object, earthenware, and 18K gold
H 35 x 20 cm
Real 18K gold has been applied through third firing on the internal sculptural elem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Set of 7 Decorative Antique Plaster Capitals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 7 decorative antique plaster capitals of French origin, circa 1880. The set are displayed on bespoke steel stands at different heights to crea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Georgian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker.
Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally used to cast details in composition for the frames of pictures and paintings.
This mould is inscribed with design number 4968 to the front and features a beautiful design deeply carved into the wood. This results in a highly ornate and precise compo embellishment that appears as though it has been carved rather than cast. The wooden mould comes with an accompanying custom-made steel display stand.
Christopher Tucker
Christopher Tucker (1941-2022) was an award-winning British make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics for theatre and film. Over his vast career, Tucker worked on a number of famous film and theatrical sets, creating prosthetics for the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars and The Company of Wolves as well as the spectacular transformation of John Hurt into The Elephant Man.
Following Tucker’s death in 2022, his expansive collection of film memorabilia...
Category
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair of 19th Century Brass Mantle Decorations
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of lovely 19th century brass mantle decorations from England. They are a wonderfully molded pair of soldiers mounted on horseback and holding flags. they look as if the are riding swiftly to carry messages over rough terrain. They have wonderful patina and would look perfect in an office...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Miniature Bronze Busts, Children Laughing and Crying, Late 19th
Located in Greven, DE
Antique pair of miniature busts of two children, one is crying and one is laughing.
Beautiful bronze work, nicely chiseled and polished.
France, late 19th Century.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign.
Referred to as a Boucherie, this handcrafted zinc horses head sign would have hung above a...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Fine Taxidermy Hamerkop by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Hammerhead (Scopus umbretta) is a medium sized wading bird. The shape of his head with a long bill and crest at the back looks like a hammer. This gave the species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead ‘Hamerkop’. We sculpted this Hamerkop in a very gracious and friendly pose. Its base is tailor made with antique wood and velvet. Housend under an antique 19th century glass dome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Taxidermy Group 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English Victorian taxidermy group
19th Century
composed of frogs playing musical instruments, fighting fencing, hunting and playing among plant motifs. Dome in glass, based on a wo...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Dogs Poodles & Pups Figurines
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb rare 19th-Century English Staffordshire pair of poodle dogs with pups seated on blue cushions with gilt accents. These charming dogs are hand ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker.
Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, this wooden mould has been exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, these elaborate details originally used to cast details in composition for the frames of pictures and paintings.
This mould is stamped to the front with the name ‘M. Shavelson’ and features a beautiful design deeply carved into the wood. This results in a highly ornate and precise compo embellishment that appears as though it has been carved rather than cast. The wooden mould comes with an accompanying custom-made steel display stand.
Christopher Tucker (1941-2022) was an award-winning British make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics for theatre and film...
Category
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique Pair Bronzed Ormolu Busts William Ewart Gladstone Benjamin Disraeli 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Patinated Bronzed Metal Library Busts made in Birmingham by Wright and Fletcher Foundry, dated 1878 offered with associated heavy gauge ornately cast Ormolu ...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Pair English Porcelain Royal Worcester James Hadley Blush Figures 19thCt
By James Hadley
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An imposing Pair of English Royal Worcester Hand Painted Standing Figures by James Hadley, decorated in pastel colours with gilt highlights, l...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Mr Punch Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Figure, Door Keeper, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Mr. Punch doorstop. An English, cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Originating in the c...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Victorian cameo carved conch shells depicting Medusa. The scene is delicately carved in varying degrees of relief, with the foreground car...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Girl & Spaniel Dog Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain figurine featuring a small girl with a yellow bird on her shoulder, seated on an oversized red and white King Charles Spaniel, mounted on...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Storks/Cranes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian bronze storks or cranes standing on bronze tortoises
A charming pair displaying first class design and craftsmanship ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cunha Palissy Majolica Lizard Wall Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jose A Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall figure which features a lizard. Colouration: green, brown, pink, are predominant. The piece bears maker's mar...
Category
1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Staffordshire Figures Under an Arbor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire figure group of a couple who appear to be courting sitting on a bench under an arbor with leaves and groups of flowers. The couple appears to be sitting ho...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.
The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Cameo Brass Peacock Fireplace Fan Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cameo brass peacock fireplace fan folding screen.
Gorgeous French brass "peacock fan" full size fireplace screen. Lovely when th...
Category
1920s Victorian Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
English Plaster Lion Head Roundel on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century English plaster lion head centred on a large plaster roundel decorated with a bead and reel border in high relief. Perhaps once used as part of a frieze embellishment on the interior of a prestigious building or an ornamentation for a roof boss, this striking lion head mask now makes a stunning English architectural display...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
English Traditional King Charles Spaniel Porcelain Dog in Red Blue and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A porcelain King Charles Spaniel ceramic dog in brown, blue, and gold. A timeless piece spotted on the mantles and bookshelves of collectors across the globe. This piece depicts a sw...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Terrier, circa 1900
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, circa 1900.
£490.00
Austrian cold painted bronze Fox Terrier, c. 1900. A particularly well cast example, with ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian White Painted Terracotta Bust of a Young Woman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian white painted terracotta bust of a young woman, wearing a draped shawl over a bodice with a lace trim, her hair elaborately coiffed with a broad plait and multiple ringle...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique Irish Knobkerrie stick
A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today
I have...
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Staffordshire Pottery 'Milk Sold Here' Cow Spill Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire Pottery spill vase with a pastoral theme which features a cow, stood on an oval base. A thistle grows from under the cow. The piece is titled, 'MILK SOLD HERE'. Russet ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flat Back Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flat back figure of a lady playing a harmonica with her dog at her feet
Dimensions:
H 28 x W 12 x D 9cm
Date ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Crucifix with a Hand Carved & Bronzed Wooden Corpus of Jesus 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and large size, antique corpus of Christ on a blackened oak cross.
If you are looking for a large crucifix with a not too overwhelming corpus of Christ for your house of prayer or for your home(chapel) then this unique ecclesiastical antique from the late 1800s could be the one. According to the former owner, this ancient bronze-color painted and sizable corpus and cross came from a monastery in Germany. The details in the anatomy of this Christ sculpture are very well carved and they clearly reveil the work of a seasoned carver / sculptor. We were also immediately impressed by the coloring, because the patina on this corpus from a little distance very much resembles the patina of antique bronze sculptures that you can find in every major market square here in Europe. We also particularly appreciate the details in the face and the position of the head of Christ. Both the angle in which He bowes His head and the details in His face are very realistic and they leave a lasting impression. We believe the artist has perfectly captured the moment in which Jesus bowed His head as He died on the cross. The ebonized oak cross is original to this corpus, but we think it was ebonized later in time, because it makes this unique and stunning sculpture stand out better. This solid oak cross has metal-strengthened openings in the back (both atop and at the bottom) via which this crucifix is safe and easy to mount. Because of the quality, the rarity, the large size, the beauty and the deeper meaning we are convinced that this antique crucifix too will find a new home soon. Whether it be in a private home, monastery or in a church, this work of religious art from the late 1800's will never fail to impress. Thanks to the pair of metal hooks on the back, safely mounting this ecclesiastical antique tight to your wall will be very easy to do.
Our fair price for this one of a kind crucifix even includes perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days.
Maximum height x width x depth of the cross & corpus: 56 x 30.5 x 8 inches.
Maximum height x width of the antique wooden corpus...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Staffordshire Figurine "Young Highland Boy Standing by a Sheep", circa 1860
Located in Incline Village, NV
Mid-19th Century Staffordshire porcelain figurine depicts a Scotitsh highlander young boy standing next to an oversized sheep. He is dressed in typical fo...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two Antique Carved Wooden Moulds Ex, Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of mounted antique carved wooden moulds from the Tucker collection. This pair is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher Tucker.
Dating from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, these wooden moulds are exceptionally hand carved by talented Victorian artisans, their elaborate details originally used to cast details in composition for the frames of pictures and paintings.
This set is inscribed with design number 8546 and features beautiful scrolling and foliage deeply carved into the wood. This results in a highly ornate and precise compo embellishment that appears as though it has been carved rather than cast. Each wooden mould comes with an accompanying custom-made steel display stand.
Christopher Tucker (1941-2022) was an award-winning British make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics for theatre and film...
Category
Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood
Pair 19th Century Bronze Dog Sculptures of ‘Playful Pets’ by Leblanc Freres
Located in London, GB
A pair of amusing 19th century bronze dog sculptures of ‘Playful Pets’ by Leblanc Freres.
Two whippets misbehave! One pinning a large maine ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Medium Size Glazed Porcelain Terrier Dog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an adorable medium size glazed porcelain figurine of a Terrier dog. It is hand painted white and highlighted with yellow-brownish spots. Very well made. It doesn’t have any h...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Pair of Staffordshire Pottery Copper Lustre Split Leg Dog Figurines
Located in London, GB
Victorian pair of Staffordshire pottery hand painted copper lustre dogs with split legs, circa 1860. They have well defined fur, a black muzzle and golden eyes. Measuring approximately height 22.86 cm / 9 inches by width at the base 18 cm / 7 inches, and depth 12 cm / 4.7 inches. The dogs have typical crazing, one dog has an old chip and crack to the underneath / side. Because these figurines were hand made they are not perfect, and that is their character and appeal.
This is a charming pair of classic antique Staffordshire pottery dogs...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite antique English Victorian period small carved wooden sculpted group from the 19th century depicting two small birds nesting with each other and accented with orange paint. C...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Lion Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass, Georgian Style, Cast door knocker Lion. - a compliment to any door, exterior or interior. A beautifully cast piece of solid brass with a lovely patination that will only...
Category
20th Century Georgian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
'Seated Minstrel' a Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Emile Boisseau
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Seated Minstrel' A late 19th century bronze sculpture by Emile Boisseau (1842-1923) depicting a seated Troubadour in traditional costume playing the lute. Rich light brown patina. S...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine antique Irish Knobkerrie stick
A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today
D...
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Minton Antique Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Centrepiece
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Minton porcelain blanc de chine centrepiece with a young maiden with a basket dating from around 1862. The centrepiece stands o...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment
A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance.
Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5”
Origin: France
Material: Pine
Date: 1850 - 1880
Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
Category
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels from England. this is a lovely pair, decorated in copper lustre painting and having se...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Dante Alighieri Small Bronze Bust, Grand Tour 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A skillfully cast miniature buste of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri. It is a Grand Tour item meaning it was purchased by travelers through Europe: R...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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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