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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Folk Art
Wonderful Bronze Antelope Sculpture Signed Gorham Founders OGLM on Base
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze of free standing antelope sculpture signed Gorham founders OGLM on rectangular base.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Figurative Wire Iron Sculpture, Female Figure Titled "DOMINATRIX
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental figurative wire iron sculpture, female figure titled "DOMINATRIX, amazing skilled artist, great sense of the human female form. Hand delivery avail to New York City or any...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Life-Size Borzoi in Italian White Glazed Terracotta
Located in North Miami, FL
Life-sized Russian wolfhound in white glazed terracotta. Made in Italy.
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Pink Opal Flowers Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink flowers and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made...
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Mexican Burnished Clay Hand Oaxaca Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic with Red Face
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican red ceramic clay hand sculpture is a piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the reg...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large Italian Giltwood Ornamental Corona Crown, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Architectural Element Giltwood 19th Century Carved Corona Crown Large gilt-wood element, featuring decorative acanthus leaves, carving around the...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Brass Cranes Sculptures on Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of brass cranes sculptures - brass heron sculptures on wood. Beautiful pair of table top sculptures with birds, cranes or herons. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Found and Salvaged Industrial Steel Object Sculpture Arrangement
Located in Chicago, IL
Made from found industrial objects, this face takes on different looks at every angle. A wedge, sprockets, gears are adhered to a found painted steel plate to complete this "Flatlay Face" Jim Rose Flatlay Face No. 05, 2021 found industrial objects 4.50h x 10.75w x 10.75d in 11.43h x 27.30w x 27.30d cm JR0299 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI. 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, ...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large French 19th Century Hand Carved Wooden Fragment of a Marionette
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved fragment of a marionette. France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement include the wooden base.
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this massive bras...
Category

1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Gilt Brass Recumbent Deer and Prancing Horse
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency gilt brass recumbent deer and prancing horse, the horse having engraved floral and foliate motif to body. Both solid brass and of heav...
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Abstract plaster sculpture from the 1950s with a French origin.
By Ken Eastman, Pol Spilliaert, Roger Desserprit
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
his plaster sculpture from the 1950s hails from a workshop located in the southern region of France. Despite bearing a few minor imperfections, it stands as a quintessential example...
Category

1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends by Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of cast brass lion bookends by Antonio Canova, circa 1940s. These lions were originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) in larger scale for the tomb of Pope Cle...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Large Brass Egret or Crane Floor Sculptures
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of elegant Egret sculptures created in solid brass. Korean origin, circa 1970's. Both have a warm aged patina. Largest is 31-1/2" tall, the other 26".
Category

1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Folk Art Willow Wood Angel Figurative Sculpture Poland C.1950
Located in London, GB
Hand Carved Folk Art Willow Wood Angel Poland C.1950 Willow votive figurine in the form of an angel. Hand painted. Rustic folk art for a touch of whimsy. In very good condition co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Willow

Ceramic Pelican Figurine
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ceramic pelican figurine statue features a colorful hand painted finish with a glossy glaze. Good condition with small chip on one side of beak (see photos). For a shipping quote to ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Eagle
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 20th Century hand carved wooden eagle with a red wash finish. The eagle has out stretched wings and a up right posture resting on a rectangular wooden base. Extensive carving ...
Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Scrap Wood

Vintage Folk Art Bob Dylan Bust
Located in Charleston, SC
This fantastic sculpture of Bob Dylan is made of plaster and finished in a verdigris patina and is gold leafed. Acquired from an Augusta estate, where there was a plethora of Bob Dy...
Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Brass Giraffe
Located in Vallejo, CA
A large vintage brass giraffe in a laying down position. Beautiful realistic detailing formed into the brass, a unique large statement piece. Mad...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 7"W x 6.5"D x 5"H. #3593
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Early 20th Century Leather Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An Early 20th Century animal figurative sculpture of a rising horse in leather and papier-maché. This decorative equine figure is standing with the help of its tail. There is quite a...
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Italian 16th century Hand Carved Wooden Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique period piece. Extremely rare 16th century Italian hand carved lion. Most likely once part of a piece of furniture. Beautifully carved in a simple folk art way with traces of i...
Category

16th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Murano Hand Crafted Green and Blue Koru Representing a Fern Frond
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Murano Hand Crafted Green and Blue Koru Representing a Fern Frond uncurling the Koru is a representation of the New beginning The piece is 7” tall, 4.5” wide and 1.5” deep F...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Skinny Mannequin , Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin is also a great piece...
Category

1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Adjustable Dressmaker Curvy Mannequin , Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin is also a great piece...
Category

1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brass Sculpture of Monkey Holding Business Card Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century Brass Sculpture of Monkey Holding Business Card Holder
Category

Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Antique Carved Walnut Statue of Abraham Lincoln Circa 1880s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very large, larger than life, folk art or primitive carved statue of Abraham Lincoln. The piece looks like it was made by a naive artist and was from a northern New Jersey ...
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Porcelain Figurine, Royal Dux
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Royal Dux hand painted porcelain figurine. Czech Republic, 1940s. Three children making music. Czech Royal Dux polychrome enameled porcelain,...
Category

20th Century Czech Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Extraordinary Pair Of Hollywood Regency Stone And Bronze Medusa Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Greek Mythology, the only Mortal of the infamous three Gorgons, Medusa, with her Hair in Braided Bronze Snakes. The Magnificent and rare large decorative shaped plaques of Medusa Busts...
Category

1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Venetian Ceramic Carnival Mask Sculpture 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venetian ceramic carnival mask sculpture, 1950s. Height 14.5" - 37 cm. Width 7" - 18 cm. Depth 4.7" - 12 cm.
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Italian Majolica Hollywood Regency Terracotta Cheetah / Leopard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale Hollywood Regency Era terracotta seated cheetah / leopard attributed to Meiselman Imports. What a face! He has a vibrant majolica glaze and is in ve...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Large Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large yellow (dyed) sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8.5"W x 9"D x 6"H. #3592
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 9.5"W x 7"D x 8"H. #3591
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Antique Wood Animal Horse Sculpture, Northern Swedish Folk Art Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique wooden horse sculpture from northern Sweden. The horse is from around 1850 and has a body in pine with original paint. The sculpture is made by hand and a one of a kind piece...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Aus...
Category

1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic greyhound sculpture, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous and naturally sculpted sculpture of a sitting greyhoudn made from cracklé ceramic and made in italy. Beautiful and elegant posture sitting on a cushion. Good condition 19...
Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Bronze Pigeon Bird Figurines
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage bronze pigeons, paperweight. Heavy - 2.3 kg total. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Bought in France Design/Manufacture period: 20th century Dimensi...
Category

20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Royal Doulton “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964 Decorative Porcelain Figurine. Made in England, by Royal Doulton England. finely painted porcelain figure collectable, high ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Italian Ceramic Whippet Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
An absolutely stunning pair of Mid 20th Century Italian Ceramic Whippet Sculptures. These pottery whippets are presented with a thick black collar and red tassels against a white gla...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie Style Brass Swan Figurine
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage mid-century brass swan. Lightly polished to bring out the shine of the brass without taking away the patina. A unique brass figurine perfect for any bird lover. Coordinates ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s wooden fireman sculpture or fire-fighter sculpture. This original old fireman was made for Hennecke, a German company who is known for wooden carnival sculptures. The fireman sculptures were used on the fire truck of the merry-go-round, fairground - funfair. Not many of these original wooden fireman sculptures still exists and are mostly stuck in private collections of fairground sculptures and carnival art. It's also a great sculpture for a fireman or a former fireman. Would look great in a collection of fireman collectibles between old and antique fire helmets, antique and vintage fire extinguishers, fireman statues...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Cast Iron Eagle
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American cast iron Bald Eagle statue captures the majestic strength and spirit of this national symbol. With its wings fully ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure on a Reclaimed Steel Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid 20th Century Solid Brass Camels - Set of Three
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 3 embossed brass camels with great patina. These circa 1960's engraved brass camels are wonderful accents for your office, mantel or entryway console tables. Solid brass figures.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Flamingo Pink Bird Palm Beach Tropical Large Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage ceramic tropical pink flamingo, Made in Italy. No chips or breaks. Beautiful colors! Perfect for the tropical island, Palm Beach look. Dimensions: 39 H x 12 D. Please ...
Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Pig Running into a Tree by R. Harper 1991
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Pig running into a Tree by R Harper 1991 This piece is a handcrafted wooden sculpture by artist R Harper signed and dated 4-91. This one of a kin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Large Ceramic Dog and Cat Statues
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical ceramic dog and cat statues perched on green and white checked pillows. They are priced individually. Both animals have white fur. The dog has long wavy fur around his neck...
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Hand Painted Tiger, 1970's Italy
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large hand painted ceramic tiger figure made in italy. Beautifully detailed. 1970's - Italy Very good condition. Dimensions: Height: 80cm/31.49" Width: 31cm/12.20" Depth: 38cm/1...
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Patinated Cast Bronze Sculpture Of A Greyhound After Jules-Edmond Masson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Patinated cast bronze of a greyhound or greyhound crossbreed (lurcher) dog was originally done by French sculptor Jules-Edmond Masson (1871-1932), well known for his figurative and a...
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Stone, 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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