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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Bronze Patinated Figurine Little Dancer of Fourteen Years by Degas 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
This stunning cast bronze figurine is made in a rare and original interpretation of Degas' famous work - "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years" (French: La Petite Danseuse...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Brutalist White Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Hervé Rousseau 21st Century
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau
Original and elegant stoneware ceramic vase by Hervé Rousseau.
Decorative white ceramic glaze color.
Original perfect condition....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare pair of écorché sculptures by renowned American sculptor Brenda Putnam (1890–1975) offers a fascinating glimpse into both artistic process and anatomical study. Dating to 1...
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$21,000 Sale Price / set
34% Off
"Rainbow", Murano Glass centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
Glass fusing...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$6,012 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Red wow set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,780 Sale Price / set
25% Off
13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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13 Feet Tall Extraordinary Giraffe and Chandelier
"Giraffe in Love" is the new produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Leather Gorilla Modern Sculpture Style of Dimitri Omersa, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A extra ordinary sculpture in leather in the style of Dimitri Omersa, Unmarked. Brown tones, Glass eyes leather over a sculpted form.
Preowned original good vintage condition. A nic...
Category
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Huge Impressive Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Lady Lamp Signed Henri Honore Ple
Located in London, GB
A superb stunning and very large Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Dore figural lamp of a lady with flora and foliage decoration and with three branch light fittings.
Circa 1900. Signed Henri Ple...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze of a Young Barefoot Boy W/Hands in Pockets Is Whistling, Ca. 1889
By V. Szczeblewski
Located in Petaluma, CA
This famous statue always brings a smile, as a young boy with hands in pockets is whistling and is titled "Mousse Siffleur". Nicely cast, and signed by the Polish artist Victor Szcze...
Category
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Poodle Ceramic Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painte...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Category
1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Unir Solid Stone Sculpture
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hathor is the first collaboration between Farrah Sit and TRNK Collection. The collection is inspired by Farrah’s pilgrimages to ancient monolithic structures and her reactions to the...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Laur Large Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass, Handmade/Finished, Art, Sculpture
Located in Torslanda, SE
Inspired by the three states of matter, Laur combines semi-precious elements of brass, onyx, and hand blown white glass in playful interconnecting arrangements, some with functional ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
ClassiCon Folding Screen in White by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The high-tech look that arose in the 1980s and which is still potentially current had an ingenious predecessor. Over half a century ago, Eileen Gray anticipated the cool industrial a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$16,754 / item
C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
Category
1990s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
White Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
7 Stunning Italian Marble Sculptures Representing "The Baths of Apollo" VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
7 Stunning Italian Marble Sculptures Representing "The Baths of Apollo" H: 220cm early 20th Century
France. Versailles. Palace. Gardens. Grove of the Baths of Apollo. Hubert Robert....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani '1884–1920' d´après, Large Bronze Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (1884–1920) d´après.
"Tête de jeune femme". Large bronze sculpture in solid bronze on a green marble base.
Bronze fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...
Category
20th Century British Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Joan of Arc by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Signed, 61.5 cm
Description:
This exceptional 19th-century bronze sculpture, titled Jeanne d’Arc portant son étendard (Joan of Arc Carrying Her Standard), is a masterful work by the renowned French sculptor Adrien Étienne Gaudez (1845-1902). Standing at an impressive 61.5 cm (24.2 inches) in height, this piece captures the heroic essence of Joan of Arc, also known as "The Maid of Orléans," in a dynamic and emotive composition.
Gaudez depicts Joan of Arc in full armor, her right arm triumphantly raising a banner inscribed with intricate detailing, while her left hand gestures forward, symbolizing leadership and resolve. The flowing drapery of her skirt and the textured standard add a sense of movement, showcasing Gaudez’s meticulous attention to detail—a hallmark of his work often described as "photographic representationism." The sculpture is signed by the artist on the base, which also features a cartouche with the inscription "Jeanne d’Arc, 1894," adding historical context to this piece.
Crafted during the late 19th century, a period when Joan of Arc was celebrated as a symbol of French patriotism, this sculpture reflects Gaudez’s skill in blending classical themes with the emerging Art Nouveau style. Gaudez, a pupil of François Jouffroy at the École des Beaux-Arts, was a celebrated sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon and won numerous accolades, including gold medals at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and 1900. His works are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including museums in Valence, Louviers, and Clermont-Ferrand.
Condition:
The sculpture is in excellent condition for its age, with a rich, dark patina that enhances its intricate details. Minor wear consistent with age and use, including slight rubbing on the banner, which remains securely attached. The base is stable, with no significant damage or repairs noted.
Dimensions:
- Height: 61.5 cm (24.2 inches)
- Base Diameter: 15 cm (5.9 inches)
Provenance:
Acquired from a private French estate, this piece has been carefully preserved and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Shipping:
Global shipping available. The sculpture will be professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery. Please contact us for a shipping quote tailored to your location.
Why We Love It:
This bronze is a rare opportunity to own a signed work by Adrien Étienne Gaudez, capturing a pivotal historical figure through the lens of 19th-century French artistry. Perfect for collectors of fine sculpture, historical art, or those seeking a statement piece for a sophisticated interior.
Keywords: Adrien Étienne Gaudez, Joan of Arc sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Pendant Light by on.Entropy, Mission in Seamless White Marble and Bronze
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
The Mission Pendant Light by on entropy design studio, is a modern exploration of light, material, and minimalism—carved from a single, seamless ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$4,115 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Sea Head Coral Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$3,507 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bronze Animal Sculpture of a Bull, Model by Pablo Picasso .
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze Animal Sculpture of a Bull, Model by Pablo Picasso .
Bronze animal sculpture of a Bull, XXI century, lost wax casting, modern work, model by Picasso.
Dimensions: h: 13.5cm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
By Nino Caruso
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 )
Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base.
Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,336 Sale Price
20% Off
After Degas "Spanish Dancer" Patinated Sculpture
By Edgar Degas
Located in Astoria, NY
After Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) "Spanish Dancer" Patinated Sculpture, mounted on black rectangular base, initialed "SC" to base. Overall: 16" H x 8.75" W x 7.75" D. Provenance...
Category
20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bonnie Config 3 Contemporary Linear LED Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 140cm/55"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylised form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina, Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Mini Cristina Puzzle Sculpture, Signed #2874/9500
Offered for sale is a Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006) Mini Cristina puzzle sculpture from 1969-1970. This sculptu...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Nickel, Enamel
$2,750 Sale Price
27% Off
Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird.
Marked Mangani.
Hand painted.
The figure is in good condition.
Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall.
Free shipping.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga
By Peter Chidzonga
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking abstract stone sculpture from the late 1990s to early 2000s, created by Zimbabwean artist Peter Chidzonga, a prominent figure in the Shona Art Sculpture movement.
This la...
Category
Early 2000s Zimbabwean Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Serpentine
Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bone white porcelain hand latex glove mold.
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Setter and Game Bird" by Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a game bird proudly holding its catch of the day with very fine intricate hand chased surface detail and very fine rich...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Brass Tape Dispenser or Tape Holder Modernist
Located in North Miami, FL
Machine Age meets modern in this vintage sleek and sculptural large brass tape dispenser and holder. It is great from all angles and a wonderful d...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit" by L S Arman
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern limited edition bronze study of a resting rabbit with excellent smooth tactile surface and good colour, signed, numbered and stamped Landowski Foundry ~ Cire Per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Adrien Étienne Gaudez Figural Bronze Sculpture 'Acteon" Man Hunting with Spear
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, attributed Adrien Gaudez sculpture titled " Acteon" which in Greek is
Actaeon the mythical Theban hero showing him poised to throw a spear at prey. The definition ...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Unda Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique unda form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 25.4 x 11.4 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our classic, smooth, bare finish) Iv...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,076 / item
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Holding Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique holding form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 22.8 x 8.8 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our Classic, smooth, bare finish) ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$817 / item
"Star Gazers" Earthenware Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific and evocative sculpture of two male figures with their eyes fixed on the heavens has great presence, whether displayed on a pedestal, cabinet, or on the floor.
The wor...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Bronze sculpture: Two Pigs, bronze artist 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine a small but enchanting Italian bronze sculpture that captures an unexpected moment of nature's beauty. It's a delicate portrayal of Two Mating Pigs, created by a skilled 20th...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,431 Sale Price
20% Off
Antoniucci Volti, Sculpture in Bronze, 1970
By Antoniucci Volti
Located in Encino, CA
Antoniucci VOLTI ( 1915-1989 )
Original bronze sculpture with green patina depicting a nude figure.
Signed "Volti" and numbered "6/6" with Art Foundry / Toronto pastille. Circa 1978...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Potter
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Marine Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,815 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s.
Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base.
Can de used as a desk paperweight.
Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Aquaman by Mauro Oliveira
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind fiberglass male bust collage with hundreds of mixed Murano and other glasses in various shapes and colors covered with resin, including a custom made black stand.
Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$2,370 Sale Price
40% Off
Rainbow Nesting Sculpture, Contemporary Colored Concrete Piece by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rainbow nesting sculpture made in colored concrete in 4 separate pieces. Each piece is casted in high quality pastina cement by skilled craftsmen from Italy. The sculpture could be u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production.
Material used is beechwood.
Technical data
Width 57 cm (22.44 inch)
Height 83 cm (32.68 inch)
Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Beech
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculptural masterpiece, "The Deconstructed Tower," by Patrick Coard Paris, redefines modern artistry with its striking architectural form and captivating finish. Handcrafted in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Four Vintage Danish Porcelain Birds and Squirrel Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Four vintage Danish porcelain birds and squirrel figure made by Royal Copenhagen and dating from the 1960's. The figures are well modeled and ...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1930 Gino Cosentino Lithoceramics Piccinelli Italian Cat Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Cat
Gino Cosentino
Lithoceramics Piccinelli
Italy, 1930
Very good condiction
No chips. No cracks
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Greyhound Dog Ceramic centerpiece with silver collar Handmade in Italy. New 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This small family-run contemporary artisan workshop is housed in a historic 19th century building, formerly the site of an old bread oven, renovated at the beginning of the twentieth...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Henri Levasseur "Loie Fuller" Gilt Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This gilt bronze French Art Nouveau figural sculpture of Loïe Fuller by Henri Levasseur features the dancer performing her famous dance of veils. Fuller stands nude, one foot in fron...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Carved Rosewood Swirl Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Carved Rosewood Swirl Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Small chip on underside of base (as shown)
Category
1970s Belizean Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Large Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass Fish
Offered for sale is a handsome and large, life sized pair of tessellated fish made by Maitland Smith. The tessellated mar...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Victor Heinrich Seifert - Bronze Sculpture “Nude Woman Fishing
Located in Kastrup, DK
Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870–1953).
A finely detailed bronze sculpture of a young nude woman holding a fishing spear by the German-Austrian sculptor Victor Heinrich Seifert.
The s...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Elegant Sea Head Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces complet...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$3,884 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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