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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau Bronze and Ivory Sculpture of a Girl by Austrian Ferdinand Lugerth
By Ferdinand Lugerth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau patinated bronze and ivory sculpture of a girl on a marble plinth by austrian author Ferdinand Lugerth
By: Ferdinand Lugerth
Material: bronze, ivory, marble, copper, met...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Copper, Silver, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Group de Lapins" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A charming mid 19th Century French bronze group of two feeding rabbits with fine autumnal (green, brown, black and orange) patination and excellent hand finished surface detail, sign...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Falcon" by Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a falcon perched on a branch using its outspread wings to balance and with its beak open. The bronze exhibiting excellent intricate hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown lightly rubbed patination, signed J Moigniez.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 23 cm
Width: 23 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1870
Materials: Bronze
Book reference: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Paine
Page no. 79
SKU: 9000
ABOUT
Jules Moigniez (French, 1835 ~ 1894) Moigniez was a French animalier sculptor of the 19th century. He worked primarily in bronze and frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris salon. He was best known for his bronzes depicting birds, although his skill and versatility enabled him to produce quality horse sculptures (primarily racehorses), dog sculptures and hunting scenes. His bird sculptures were among the finest ever created in his time. Moigniez was born at Senlis, Oise, France in 1835, the son of a metal gilder. Moigniez’s father bought a foundry to cast his sculptures, which was of great benefit to Moigniez as he didn’t have the added foundry costs that most of his contemporaries had to pay. Moigniez studied sculpture under the tutelage of Paul Comoléra (a student of François Rude) in Paris. It is quite likely that Moigniez’s attraction to bird sculpture was a direct result of his education under Comoléra, who was himself a bird specialist. Over the course of his 40-year sculpting career Moigniez exhibited thirty works at the Salon between 1855–92. His first submission in a major art exhibition was his plaster, Pointer Stopping at a Pheasant, at the Exposition Universelle of 1855.[1][2] Moigniez was known for the fine detail and chiseling of his sculptures. His bronzes—usually cast using the lost wax method—were always immaculately chased and patinated, and were especially popular in England and Scotland.[2] More than half of his output during his lifetime was sold in the United Kingdom. By the end of the 19th century, his sculpture had become popular in the United States as well. In contrast with other animaliers of the period such are P.J. Mêne and Antoine-Louis Barye, Moigniez’s bird sculptures often incorporated highly detailed bases complete with bushes, extensive foliage and undergrowth. His castings were generally of excellent quality with a variety of patinas, the gilded and silvered patinas being the most desirable and sought after by collectors. His bronzes could be reproached for an excess of detail, a result of overly-finicky, over-worked chiseling. Moigniez received redemption, however, by portraying in his sculpture a certain “elegance of attitudes”. His Chien braque...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Nouveau bronze nude sculptures signed Antoine Bofill, France 1905.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Nouveau bronze nude sculptures signed by Antoine Bofill, France 1905.
Gilt bronze on marble base.
La Comparaison, young woman com...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jugendstil German Porcelain Figurine of a Brass Playing Frog by Goebel Company
Located in North Miami, FL
Belle Époque german glazed porcelain figurine of a brass playing frog by Goebel Company
By: Goebel Company
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
Technique: glazed, hand-painted, painted, molded, pressed
Dimensions: 4.5 in x 3 in x 5 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Belle Époque
Place of origin: Germany
This is a small sculpture made of german hand-painted and glazed porcelain depicting an anthropomorphic frog seated wearing classicist costume and wig characteristic of the period. The figure holds a brass instrument (probably a cornet or a trumpet), as if playing a tune. Underneath the base can be seen the stamp of the Goebel Company prior to 1923.
German porcelain manufacturers like Goebel were known for their high quality porcelain with delicate modeling and hand-painting. The Jugendstil and Art Nouveau styles were popular in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Figurines like this frog musician...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Carlos Pebaque glass sculpture presse papier , 1980's
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 14,5cm H, 8cm Diameter
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Green Glass teacup , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Blue Orange Glass teacup , 1980’s
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
'L'Echo' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'L'Echo' an Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau. A deep brown late 19th century bronze sculpture by Mathurin Moreau depicting a young maiden holding her hand up to her ea...
Category
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sapho A large Art Nouveau sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Sapho A large Art Nouveau sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis of Sapho playing her lyre, with her loose fitted garment falling at her feet. Labelled 'Sapho' and signed 'E'Villanis' to bro...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Located in Delft, NL
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions:
Vase: 22,5cm H, 11cm W, 5cm D
Teacup: 15cm W, 14cm D ,13 cm H
Sugar pot: 15 cm H, 13cm W, 5 cm D
All are in mint condition. Collectable items ...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Marble Antique Belgian Signed Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Belgian sculpture from the 1920s/30s. Statuary marble work of great size and impact, depicting a bust of a woman with a flower of excellent quality. Sculpture finished from the...
Category
1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Bronze golfer sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze golfer sculpture
Gentelman Golfer
bronze material with brown patina
Very good general condition
Natural wear and tear over time
Attributed P. Van...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Alabaster Bust of an Elegant Lady by Adolfo Cipriani
Located in London, GB
Alabaster Bust of an Elegant Lady
Adolfo Cipriani
The alabaster bust supported on a circular socle, modelled as a lady wearing a fashionable hat adorned with flowers. Signed "A. Cip...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
'Ondine' An Art Nouveau Bust by Henri Jacobs (1864-1935)
By Henri Jacobs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Ondine' a bronze bust of a young lady by Henri Jacobs (1864-1935). Excellent features and original condition. Signed 'H Jacobs to back' with 'Ondine' title to...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture “La Frileuse” by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture “La Frileuse” by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875). It is made of gilded bronze supported on a red marble base. Signed JB Carpeaux, P B, Susse Frères, Editeuns Paris, Suss...
Category
1860s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Lapin Assis" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
Wonderful mid 19th Century French animalier bronze study of a seated rabbit in a timid position. The surface has a rich green and brown variegated patina and excellent hand chased de...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Asian Bronze Pair of Rabbits
Located in London, GB
An endearing early 20th Century Asian bronze study of two resting rabbits the bronze with very fine red and rich brown patina and good detail, signed with oriental mark
ADDITIONAL I...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Minimalist bronze sculpture / portrait / bust of a woman by Adam Antes
By Antes Design
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite original Art Deco period, stylized bronze sculpture of a woman with wavy hair in a medium brown patina. The stamped signature and the date "Antes 1922" is prominently di...
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
ORIGiNAL ART NOUVEAU GEORGE VAN DER STRAETEN BRONZE LADY BUST MARBLE BASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Nouveau bronze by great Belgian designer Georges Van Der Straeten.
This astonishing and original bust and gilt patinated, Summer...
Category
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely teak sculpture by Swedish artist Johnny Mattsson.
The figurative sculpture is in a shape of a woman and is entitled "Morgon" (morning in Swedish). It is made from relief carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Porcelain Group 'Capriccio' Boy on Ibex Rosenthal Selb Germany Circa 1914
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Art Nouveau Figure Group by Rosenthal.
Naked faun-like boy sitting on the back of an ibex, straining his upper body backwards and supporting himself with both arms on the h...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. German Terracotta Sculpture of Resting Lion by Animalier Author A. Gaul
By August Gaul
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century german terracotta sculpture of a resting lion by animalier author August Gaul
By: August Gaul
Material: terracotta
Technique: hand...
Category
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate De Verre Knight
Located in Dallas, TX
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre Chevalier Paperweight, Circa 1920 Art Nouveau - Art Deco period mottled glass is shades of red, pink, orange and purpl...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Snowball Thrower & Girl, A. Koenig, c 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Very charming Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines:
Boy in dark blue jacket, under it a brown vest, striped pants and lace-up shoes, on his head a green cap with a wide brim, a wh...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze, Boy on a leaf, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze
Boy on a leaf, 20th century
Measures:
44 centimeters long
20,5 centimeters depth
11 centimeters high
This antique cast and cold-painted bronze ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jugendstil German Bronze Sculpture of Athlete Throwing a Ball by Schmidt-Felling
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil german bronze sculpture of an athlete throwing a ball (shot put) by Julius Schmidt-Felling
By: Julius Schmidt-Felling
Materi...
Category
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Metal, Bronze
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
Bjørn Wiinblad: "Maggie May". Unique, colossal, three-piece unique flower stand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad: "Maggie May". Unique, colossal, three-piece unique flower stand made of earthenware, modelled in the shape of a woman.
Museum quality, impressive high quality flower ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively and friendly looking mother bear who is part of a bear family with a father bear and 4 bear babys was created by Knud ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
French Hand Blown Blue Opaline Glass Vase Cornucopia France Art Deco 1920 - XXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Blown white and brown opaline vase from the Portieux Vallerysthal crystal factory representing a hand holding a cornucopia and dating approximately from the 1920s
“Cornet” vase or “M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Opaline Glass
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Girl With Doll's Pram, by Konrad Hentschel, 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Meissen porcelain figure from the time the model was created:
The girl in a white dress and with a blue bow in her long hair bends over the wicker doll's pram and places ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of head sculptures Franz Hagenauer Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1981
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Pair of head sculptures, Franz Hagenauer, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, ca. 1981, marked
Beginning in the 1970s, and inspired by his contact with students at the University of Applied ...
Category
1980s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Art Noeveau bookends by Verona. This set in beautifully aged cast iron reminiscence of the art noeveau era with its use of arches and curved forms. In this ...
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Iron
French Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Tortue" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A delightful mid 19th Century French bronze figure of a tortoise with excellent hand chased surface deail and very fine fine rich brown patina rubbed to a golden hue in areas, raised...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of a Young Woman on a Marble Base by Jules Blanchard
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful large bronze patinated sculpture from 1900, depicting a young woman and signed by Jules Blanchard (1833-1916). The foundry mark is present on the back, ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Faience Woman Bust by Leon Noel Delagrange, 1889
By Louchet Ciseleur, Leon Noel Delagrange
Located in Lisbon, PT
A ceramic and gilded bronze bust.
Delagrange ceramic and bronze by the foundry Louchet Ciseleur, Paris.
The bust is a maiden mounted on a rectangular base in gilded bronze, with the...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware bust by Liss Eriksson, Sweden, 1950s. Oak earring and hairpin
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bust sculpture by Swedish sculptor Liss Eriksson. Made from Stoneware with oak hairpin and earring. Made during the 1950s. Signed with monogram LE and XXXV/XXXIII. Very good conditio...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
« Shepherdess and her sheep », Charles Korschann, Paris, France, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Shepherdess and her sheep », sculpture by Charles Korschann (1872-1943), on a fine scrolled marble base.
Direct carving on alabaster, unique piece.
Charles Korschann ((1872-1943) was...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
French Art Nouveau Woman Bust “Fraises au Champagne” by Alfred Jean Foretay
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Polychromed cast aluminium “Art Nouveau” bust of a young woman dressed in a ruffled bustier.
Entitled “Strawberries with Champagne”, it is signed on the left side with the sculptor...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Hand Painted Teak Bunny / Rabbit, 1960's
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Scandinavian Hand Painted Teak Bunny / Rabbit, 1960's
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
"Girl and flowers" by Bertil Lengstrand, Sweden, 1950s, oak and iron
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Girl and flowers" by Swedish sculptor Bertil Lengstrand. Hand made ca. late 1950s. Made from forged iron and base in oak. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Danish free form sculpture in maple, Denmark, 1950-60s, Organic
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large organic free form wood sculpture made by hand in Denmark during the 1950-60s. Made by Danish wood carver or sculptor from a solid piece of maple. Heavy and highly expressive. U...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Maple
19th Century French Bronze & Gilt Figure "Le Fil de la Vierge" Signed E. Hebert
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study or an office with this elegant antique bronze woman figure. Hand crafted in France circa 1870, and titled "Le Fil de la Vierge" (The thread of the virgi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Muller, Priestess, Gilt Bronze Signed, Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
By Muller
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Priestess in gilded bronze, arms raised to the sky, dressed in a beautiful draped dress and jewelry, on a marble base in pink tones
This sculpture is signed Ch Muller and numbered n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bulldog Head antique coin throwing game, frog game
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Bulldog head from an antique coin throwing game - coin toss game.
This French antique game is known as frog game - jeu de la grenouille.
The inten...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Polar Bear Sculpture by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods 1970
By Ego Stengods
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Polar Bear made of stoneware designed by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods in the 70s.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Porcelain Figure Of A Faun With Crocodile Rosenthal Selb Germany Circa 1924
Located in Vienna, AT
Admirable Art Nouveau Figurine by Rosenthal.
Faun terrified standing on a broken piece of ruins with Egyptian inscriptions, holding a pan flute in his right hand, at his feet a croco...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Peacock Bimini Art Glass Sculpture Figurine, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Peacock Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Peacock with Spun Glass "Feathers" and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Sandstone Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø Female Venus Figure, Illums, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Large beautiful figurative sculpture by Danish artist Jens Jacob Bregnø in jugend style. The sculpture is made of raw sandstone and is signed by the ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Björn Selder Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Sweden 1970s
By Björn Selder
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Marble Antique Italian Signed Sculpture, 1910
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great marble statue from the early 20th century. Liberty sculpture depicting a splendid girl adorned with garlands of flowers. Work signed Ramazzotti on the back, referable to the It...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble
French Antique Patinated Bronze Bust of an Elegant Woman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Antique Elegance with an Art Nouveau Twist !
Embrance the timeless beauty of the 19th century French School with this exquisite Art Nouveau bust sculpture. A captivating bust of a w...
Category
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Statue Of Lady with Parrot By Alfred Brandel, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very rare Hoop Dancer and Falcon in bronze, marble base and head and hands in ivory, dressed with a headband with shiny stones.
“Briand” signed (pseudonym of Marcel André Bouraine)...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Century, Art Nouveau Carved Marble Bust of A Lady - Signed Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely French, 19th century.
An antique Art Nouveau era carved marble bust of a young lady. The marble presents very well and shows the true craftsmanship of the era. Signed to the ...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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.
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