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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Renaissance
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Frog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with this vintage boho patinated cast concrete frog. Crafted with rustic charm and enduring appeal, this piece brings a sense of playful sophistic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
An Impressive Pentti Papinaho Wooden Sculpture, 1964
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pentti Papinaho (1926-1992) was a Finnish sculptor whose works (sculptures and wall reliefs) can be found all over Finland, such as the Tampere Central Hospital and Siilinjärvi Churc...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Abstract marble sculpture ‘Orione’ by Vittorio di Muzio, Italy 1977
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract marble sculpture 'Orione' by Vittorio di Muzio (1924 - 2014), Italy 1977. Di Muzio studied sculpture at the l’Accademia delle Belle Arti di Brera in Milan and was trained by...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modernist Bronze & Wire Kinetic Sculpture. "GRASSES" Garden, after Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Bronze & Wire Kinetic Sculpture. "GRASSES" after Bertoia, Great little modernist sculpture,, garden,, or interior, Hand crafted. Perfect little accent piece,
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Hugo Demarco Kinetic artwork "Refelection", France 1975
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Kinetic artwork "Refelection" by Hugo Demarco (1932–1995), France 1975. The work is made out of blue acrylic glass, a black shiny acrylic frame at the back and a motorized polished s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Classical Style Marble Bust of Apollo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage marble bust of Apollo designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 19th century. The stunning marble frame showcases the intricate details of Apollo's chiseled features, capt...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Giant Sneaker Bata Super Bullets Store Display High Top Basketball Shoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large collectible sneaker store display from the 1960's. All original with nice patina. Free USA shipping on this item!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Carved wood sculpture abstract organic form of a horse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Carved and molded Stylized or abstract horse sculpture . Nicely sculpted organic form in solid Cherrywood .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis & Clare of Assisi
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of unique and remarkable works of religious art.
About ten years ago I was fortunate enough to have been invited to Italy for a week. In that week we visited the St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, the place where the world famous Saint Francis was born and where he is buried. For these unique sculptures to have found their way to us, again felt like a blessing. These amazing workmanship and aesthetically pleasing saint statues, we feel, were not created for one person alone, they were made to be seen and appreciated by a larger community. Those who know about Saint Francis will probably know about Saint Clare...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Terracotta with Mixed Technique by Pino Castagna, 1969, Signed
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Transport your space into a realm of timeless elegance with this magnificent large Terracotta Sculpture by renowned artist Pino Castagna, crafted in 1969. Reminiscent of a woman's b...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Two Brass Decorative Objects Midcentury Modern Italia 1960/70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Nice ducks all made of brass that walk with umbrellas sheltering themselves from the rain or the sun.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A Rare Mid Century Italian Salviati Murano Fish with Mermaid Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare Salviati Murano had blown fish and mermaid sculpture with internal gold fleck and bullicante design.
Since 1859, Salviati has been researching new vernaculars languages of M...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Ceramic Woven Sculpted Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful finished ceramic art piece. This vintage mid-century piece is unique as it is interesting. Crafted with artistry to resemble a woven finished piece, this beaut...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Cut Bronze, Manner of Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
This simultaneously bold yet subtle Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Cut Bronze is in the manner of Curtis Jeré, and originates from the United States, Circa 197...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Solid Onyx Sphere and Triangle - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in the allure of bohemian style with this vintage set of solid onyx sphere and triangle. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and natural beauty, these pieces radiate timeles...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Standing Doe Deer Sculpture
Located in Barntrup, DE
Standing doe deer sculpture made of solid brass, from the circa 1970s.
Adorable and decorative piece - a brass sculpture of a standing doe.
Dimensions: height: 31 cm / 12.2 in; width...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Orange Lalique Crystal Turtle from the 1950s
By Lalique
Located in Milano, MI
Turtle sculpture in orange Lalique crystal, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 10 Ø cm 14,5 h cm 5
Lalique crystal refers to glassware produced by the French luxury brand Lalique. Lalique is f...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Vintage French Midcentury Metal Peacocks with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French metal peacocks from the mid-20th century, with verdigris patina. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of metal sculptures depicts an ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Huge Bronze sphere by Ado Chale mid modern century
By Ado Chale
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ado Chale’s Bronze Sphere
This captivating bronze sphere, a testament to the artistic genius of Ado Chale, exudes timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it ...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture, Circa 1970, Signed.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic 1970 C. Jere Raindrops Tree Sculpture. Not a reproduction. The piece is made of chrome plated metal circles or “raindrops” welded to iron branches in the shape of a round t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Pri...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Style Brown and White Royal Haeger Ram Ceramic, 1960s
By Royal Haeger
Located in Meda, MB
This large Art Deco style ceramic was produced in the USA in the 1960s by Royal Haeger.
It features a bicolored, deep brown and white leaping ram with a high gloss glaze finish.
It...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Large Saliati Murano Glass Fish with Gold Flecks Mid 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and impressive Murano glass fish with bullicante controlled bubbles attributed to Salviatt and Co. The elegant form with the fish tail curved upward with a sturdy round glas...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Statuette of a Kouros from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, Museums Replica
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Greek patinated sculpture. This Etruscan Greek Statue is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item of decor. It would look fabulous on a console table, in a b...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
OIVA TOIKKA. Glass figure signed in Nuutajärvi, Finland
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Toikka birds are handmade in Finland (Nuutajarvi) in a glass village that is over two hundred years old.
Each piece is handmade, there are variations such as size and colors, no two...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Finely sculpted and cast bronze figure of a walking tiger or leopard, Signed apparently in Japanese.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sandro Books Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Books Sculpture, 2017
By Artist Sandro.
made in Berlin in 2017.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Early Gucci Gun Shaped Foldable Boot Jack, Italy 1950s
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual and early Gucci gun shaped foldable boot jack, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Fishs,tomato,garlic,starfish,seaweeds,shells.
From Provence.
Length / 16.5 inches by 11 inches, height / 3 ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
A large Salviati Murano Glass Sculpture of a Trout, 1950"s
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive Italian Murano glass sculpture of a trout in hades of black, smoky grey to clear glass. The fish form with upward tail with black fins, with colorful bulls eye spots ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Brannan Barum ceramic sitting dog with blue glaze, 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Brannan Barum ceramic sitting dog with blue glaze
This fun figure represents a ceramic dog in a blue tone with a shiny finish, which is sitting and has a very marked facial expressio...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sandro Couple Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sandro couple sculpture, 2017
Taxidermy, Ceramic Plate.
Made in Berlin in 2017.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Organic Material
Set of Three Vintage Decorative Jacks made of iron with black lacque
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of Three Vintage Decorative Jacks made of iron with black lacquer in the style of Bill Curry.
Use these as great paperweights or to add texture and interest to a deskscape. Th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Signed Somchai Verdigris Bronze Brutalist Parrot Sculpture on Marble Base 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist parrot sculpture by Hattakitkosol Somchai circa 1970s
Solid bronze parrot on perch with verdigris finish mounted to white marble base
Signed and numbered
5.5 inch width
5 ...
Category
1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nino Caruso Ceramic sculpture Italy 1974
By Nino Caruso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful modular sculpture made by Nino Caruso in Italy in 1974. This sculpture is made of cream white glazed ceramic. It has four different shapes stacked as a puzzle together, cre...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Abstract Design Sculpture signed Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass abstract design sculpture.
Created and signed by Romano Dona.
The base is round in frosted black solid heavy glass.
The sculpture element is in transit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Big Brass Heron or Crane, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful big size heron or crane, Made in Italy, circa 1970s.
The sculpture is made of full brass with gorgeous vintage patina, and in excellent vintage condition.
Floor standing - ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the raw beauty of this Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso—an exquisite fusion of American craftsmanship and Bohemian sensibility. With its weathered patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Italian Ceramic Penguin Bird Sculpture for Bitossi
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Stalk Sculpture by Anthony Redmile 1970
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite Stork sculpture by Anthony Redmile is a stunning piece of contemporary art that captures the beauty of birds using a large sea shell for the body. Made in 1970, this l...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Edna Arnow 1960's Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture
By Edna Arnow
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edna Arnow ceramic bud vase with volcanic two tone glaze.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stylish Mid Century Carved Wood Abstract Giraffe Sculpture! 50s Carved Art Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Mid Century Modern
Abstract Giraffe Sculpture
Hand Carved & Polychromed
20" Tall
Circa 1959
This delightful abstract giraffe sculpture is a very unusual work of art. Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the captivating allure of this Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture—a true testament to American artistry and innovation. Crafted with precision and passion,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden Dutch Folk Style Cookie Mold.. Decorative Primitive Decor.
Located in Seattle, WA
Commonly used for Specula-as or Gingerbread creation. Nice rustic aging and Petina on the wood. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 27 W ; 1/2 D ; 5 H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Archictural Abstract Sculpture by Dutch Margot Zanstra
Located in London, GB
Monumental abstract sculpture in stainless steel by Margot Zanstra (Dutch, 1919–2010) stands on a brushed stainless steel base. This sculpture most likely is a model for an outdoor s...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Ceramic Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova for Keramos, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century ceramic sculpture designed by Jitka Forejtova and produced by Keramos in the 1960's in Czechoslovakia. All imperfections can be seen in the photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abraham Palatnik set of three Op Art lucite owls, Brazil 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Abraham Palatnik set of three Op Art lucite owls, Brazil 1970s
Original label
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" Bronze Sculpture, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976
Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere.
Hand welded bronze birds on a py...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Bronze
Signed Anthony Redmile Sawfish Decorative Objects Mounted on Brass Bases, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of signed Anthony Redmile English sawfish decorative objects from circa 1970 mounted on brass bases. This exquisite pair of decorative objects, created by Anthony Redmile in c...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Dieter Crumbiegel, Germany, 1980s
By Dieter Crumbiegel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic object
Designer and producer:
Dieter Crumbiegel
Information:
Dieter Crumbiegel (born June 6, 1938 in Essen) is a German artist (painting, ceramics) and university professor.
Since 1961, Crumbiegel has held solo and group exhibitions of ceramic objects in West and East Germany, Belgium, CSFR, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary and Taiwan.
Decade: 1980s
This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Dieter Crumbiegel and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Heinsberg in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very unique light beige main coloration with abstract brown illustration. the bottom is marked with typical Producer signature. a very collectible and very rare item of the Crumbiegel Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 18cm in height and 21cm in diameter, it is very impressive.
straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1980s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Dimensions:
Height 18cm
Diameter 21cm.
Condition:
This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. slight traces of use.
VITA:
Dieter Crumbiegel graduated from high school in 1957 at the traditional language Burggymnasium in Essen. He then studied painting from 1957 to 1961 at the State University of Fine Arts in Kassel with Fritz Winter and Marie-Louise von Rogister, ceramics with Walter Popp, art theory and art sociology with Stephan Hirzel and Georg Hoeltje, and art history and art education with Ernst Röttger. During the 1958/1959 academic year he received a holiday scholarship from the Max Beckmann Society and spent some time in the Liliamor house with its founder Lilly von Mallinckrodt-Schnitzler in Murnau. In 1959 he also received a scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation. Crumbiegel completed his studies in 1961 with the first state examination.
After the 2nd state examination in 1964, Crumbiegel worked with Robert Sturm at the educational institute in Fulda as a lecturer for the training of art and craft teachers at general schools with a training focus on the construction of vascular ceramics. In 1971 he took over the class for sculpture and architectural ceramics at the State Technical School for Ceramic Design in Höhr- Grenzhausen. From 1979 to 2001 he was a professor at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld in the design department, studying ceramics/porcelain/glass design. In 1979, Crumbiegel was appointed a member of the Académie Internationale de la Ceramique (AIC) / International Academy of liamorCeramic in Geneva. The German members of the AIC joined together in 1983/1984 to form Group 83 - German Ceramicists,[1] of which he himself became a member in 1986.
Crumbiegel founded the “Krefeld School for Ceramics/Design”[2] as a continuation of the Kassel School for Ceramics run by his teacher Walter Popp, from which artists and designers such as Frank Louis emerged. In 1983 he was appointed supervisor at Helwan University in Giza/Cairo. From 1971 he gave lectures on new trends in ceramic art at the Hetjens Museum in Düsseldorf.
Between 1969 and 1978 he was a member of various award juries, such as the jury for the Richard...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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?
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