Sculptures
Sculptures For Sale
Color: Black
Art Deco Panther by Leducq
By M. Leducq
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco sculpture of two panthers, circa 1930, made of spelter with a black patina. The base is made of marble.
In very good condition. 2 small chips on the marble.
Height: 19 cm
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
55.77 Gram Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite Slice
Located in New York, NY
This Seymchan pallasite meteorite slice is a true natural masterpiece, showcasing a dazzling array of golden-hued Olivine crystals suspended in a lustrous iron-nickel matrix. Careful...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Flower Stalactite Formation
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sparkly, Rare Grape Jelly Amethyst Cluster with Intense Deep‑Purple Druzy on Quartz
▫️ Description
This natural Grape Jelly Amethyst geode cluster is a true masterpiece of nature, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Shagreen Sculptural Floor Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Woolly Mammoth Tooth // 3 Lb. // Ice Age Fossil
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Woolly Mammoth tooth from Siberia is a true relic of the Ice Age, dating back tens of thousands of years. With its distinct ridges and well-preserved texture, this...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Other
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Amethyst Stalactites With Calcite
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary natural sculpture, this Uruguayan double amethyst stalactite formation dazzles with its vivid, deep purple crystals and a perfectly positioned, sharply defined white...
Category
2010s Uruguayan Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
$9,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Vantines French Art Deco Incense Burner
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Vantines French Art Deco cast metal incense burner in Egyptian Revival motif, modeled as two elegant Egyptian ladies kneeling, holding up the chamber of the censer.
Dimensions: 18...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Spanish Pyrite Cube on Basalt Matrix // 1.84 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This singularly astonishing specimen from Navajún, Spain features what appears to be one large Pyrite cube with an incredibly unique crystal habit. This rare, completely natural phen...
Category
2010s Spanish Sculptures
Materials
Pyrite
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Megalodon Tooth – 4" High – Ver. III
Located in New York, NY
This significantly sized, fantastically serrated megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ev...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Materials
Other
$261 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture #839 - White Unglazed Clay, Ombre Cotton Fringe
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Two panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with black and white cotton fringe. Hanging wire is included on each panel. Ships with a small comb f...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
Megalodon Tooth // 4.25" High // 5 to 10 Million Years Old
Located in New York, NY
Own a piece of prehistory with this stellar condition authentic Megalodon tooth fossil, unearthed from South Carolina and dating back between 5 to 10 million years. This substantiall...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Materials
Other
$374 Sale Price
25% Off
1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird
Giulio Lazzotti
Mageia Pietrasanta
Italy, 1990
Stunning bird of minimalist design
High quality of Manufacture
Perfect condiction
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Dark Purple Amethyst Geode (AAA Grade)
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning 24-inch Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collec...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Pair of Amethyst Geodes with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning pair of 24-inch Amethyst Geodes is the perfect statement set to elevate you...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Citorio Labradorite Obelisk Sculpture by Obsydian Stone
Located in Milan, IT
This obelisk-shaped sculpture in precious labradorite was inspired by the obelisk twins in Rome and Istanbul. Masterfully sculpted and enriched with luxe brass details, its silhouett...
Category
2010s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$14,818 / item
High-Grade Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Gorgeous, High-Grade Galaxy Amethyst Geode with Rare Inclusions
▫️ Description
Magnificent, rare and colorful, this Amethyst Geode features a stunning multi-colored, deep purple Amethyst crystals on a perfectly cathedral shape geode. Imagine this geode enhancing your space, offering a calming energy.
What first catches the eye in this geode is the variety and beauty of its Amethyst crystals. At the top, a sparkling purple galaxy druzy resembles a night sky, beautifully accented by elongated flower formations naturally filled with golden goethite inclusions—reminiscent of shooting comets.
On the bottom half, a crown-like formation of large Amethyst points has uniquely taken shape. This rare formation is found in only a handful of mines, making this geode truly one-of-a-kind. Within and around this "crown," additional calcite crystals and smaller Amethyst points with unique inclusions further enhance the specimen’s beauty.
Overall, this geode stands out not only for its vibrant banded agate but also for its exceptional variety of mineral inclusions, such as Goethite (Cacoxenite), Calcite, and other fascinating mineral formations.
Perfectly sized at just over 21 inches tall and weighing 39 lbs, it’s ideal for display as a centerpiece or addition to your collection. The geode's base consists of a thin Basalt layer, securely reinforced to protect and showcase its intricate and delicate natural structure.
Ethically sourced directly from Ametista do Sul, Brazil—renowned for producing some of the world's finest Amethyst—this specimen brings peace of mind along with exceptional beauty.
This high-quality Amethyst geode is sure to become a treasured highlight in your collection or decor. Please view the photos for additional details, and feel free to message us with any questions or special requests. 🤍
▫️ Amethyst Cathedral Geode...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s
Original maker's mark underside
Measures: H...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sculptural Amethyst Geode Portal on Custom-Made Stand, High-Quality
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Superb Large High-Grade Geode Portal on Custom-Made Stand
▫️ Description
A truly breathtaking amethyst geode portal, it possesses every quality expected of a “Super Extra” amethyst...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Gorgeous X-Large Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous X-Large, 6.7 Feet Tall Amethyst Geode Cave with a Large, Intact Flower filled with Golden Rutile Inclusions, and Shiny Lavender Purple Amethyst Druzy
▫️ Description
This rare, one-of-a-kind amethyst geode is a standout find, showcasing a world-class, beautiful flower, worth of a gallery. Cut and polished to reveal its mesmerizing interior, this natural artwork stands ready to become a statement piece in your gallery, healing room, or décor—whether in an elegant room, office, crystal collection, or any space that can accommodate its striking presence.
Upon cutting it open, the sparkly lavender amethyst was revealed, bringing the geode to life with rich tones. A thick layer of agate surrounds the piece and was fully polished, contrasting beautifully with the shiny amethyst formations...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
T-Rex Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Discover a genuine piece of history with this stunning Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth from the famed Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota. This incred...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sculptures
Materials
Other
$45,000 Sale Price
22% Off
Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Geode Cathedral with prettier Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame
▫️ Description
The best amethyst color is one that is neither too dark—making...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare Amethyst Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Geode Cathedral with prettier Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame
▫️ Description
The best amethyst color is one that is neither too dark—making...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Book-Matching Pair of Rare Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Brazilian Bookmatched Pair of Geode Cathedrals with Beautiful Violet Purple Amethyst Druzy and a Sky-Blue Lace Agate Frame
Description
The ideal amethyst color is one that is nei...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Art Deco Pair of Family Penguin Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
By Royal Copenhagen, Erik Nielsen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Figurative Metal Man & Woman Sculptures in the Style of Giacometti
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of brutalist figurative welded string metal man & woman sculptures in the style of Giacometti, circa 1970s. The sculptures sit on distressed metal bases that are 4"W x 4"D x 4"H...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic tiger sculpture, France, 1920s. Width : 18.3"(46.4cm), Height : 7.1"(18cm)
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
By Vinsare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/Buddhist ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone statue of Kannon Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), believed to have been made in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (late 18th century onward). The materi...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Cassiterite With Muscovite From Pingwu Mine
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional specimen from the renowned Pingwu Mine in Sichuan Province, China, features a dramatic combination of jet-black Cassiterite crystals with brilliant luster and sharp ...
Category
2010s Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
Raaquu Sakana Raku Ceramic Fish Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This figurine is perfect as a gift for the sea animal lovers, and fishing enthusiasts too! It would be a great addition to someone's growing collection. It could very well be a great...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
19th Century Studded Leather Dog Collar
Located in Riverdale, NY
19th Century Studded Leather Dog Collar, of UK or USA origin. Heavy leather with studs and spikes bolted throughout. Name plate is marked "Battling Mike, H.A.S.". Late 19th Century. ...
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Chinoiserie Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Hollywood Regency era Italian terracotta foo dog. It is hand painted and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning large carved wooden bull wall shelf.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest wall bull bracket of this size and with such amazing natural details and warm patina. This marvelously handcrafted and good condition, bull sculpture wall shelf...
Category
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Pair of AAA Large Amethyst Geode Cathedrals, Rare Grape Jelly Purple
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Majestic Pair of High-Grade Amethyst Geodes, the Purest Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst with Intact Calcites
▫️ Description
An imposing and magnificent pair of Amethyst Geodes, these e...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$29,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1980's Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s.
Original mark on the back...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Roaring Tiger Statue Sculpture Bronze Patina Plaster
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old statue of a roaring tiger, after an antique example, this statue has a bronze patina and is made of plaster, art deco period, first half of the 20th ce...
Category
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Azurite With Malachite – 176 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This bold Azurite specimen with accenting Malachite features an abundance of sparkling royal blue Azurite crystals set off by blossoms of vivid malachite. The deep color saturation a...
Category
2010s Moroccan Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
$281 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
By Alva Studios
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
Category
1960s American Neoclassical Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Sparkly 4.7 Ft Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with High-Grade Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous Pair of Bookmatching Deep Purple Amethyst Geodes, Large and Tall with Rare Calcite Inclusions
▫️ Description
Breathtaking and beautiful, this pair of Amethyst Geodes showc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Hubertus Stag Head with 14 Point Trophy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Hubertus Stag Head with 14 Point Trophy
Large antique Black Forest Hubertus stag's head with an uneven 14 end deer trophy. Carved in the Baroque s...
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Materials
Antler, Wood
Raaquu Tori Raku Ceramic Bird Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This decorative bird figurine could sit pretty on your work desk, mantle, countertop, or console table, adding an air of nature inside your home. This chirpy piece just oozes a free ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Bear Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Very rare French Art Deco ceramic bear sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1920s. Superb work by Bonome with in a fantastic green. Height: 11.8"(30cm) , Width: 20.8"(53cm...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Megalodon Tooth – 4.31" High
Located in New York, NY
This significantly sized megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ever live. Reaching length...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Sculptures
Materials
Other
$299 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
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
Limousin Awesome Large Pheasant Sculpture 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pheasant sculpture by LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, ca.1920. Cold-painted spelter marble. Important sculpture ! Width: 29.5"(75cm), Height: 13"(33cm), Width: 7"(17....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
"NUR" bust with semi-gloss black enamel finish
Located in Treviso, IT
A fascinating handcrafted sculptural work celebrating feminine beauty. "Nur" is part of a liimited first edition made in Italy according to the strictest craftsmanship techniques.
Th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,252 / item
Rare AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large, Luxurious Grape Jelly Purple Druzy Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sculptural, X-Large Amethyst Cluster with AAA Deep, Intense Purple (AKA Siberian, Grape Jelly) Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning Amethyst geode piece is a luxurious statement of n...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$5,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of a fish, seaweeds,starfish and oyster.
Nautical style.
7.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Fiberglass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970's Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring a Touch of Grace to Your Home: Vintage Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Own a piece of dance history with this stunning 1970s ballerina sculpture by Anthony Cipriano. Insp...
Category
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Clay
$135 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells.
From Provence.
Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Max le Verrier Atalante Art déco sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with green patina.
Large model, Portor marble base.
In perfect condition.
Signed on the marble M. le verrier
Total height: 80 cm
Width: 41 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
25" AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Amethyst Geode with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning 25-inch-tall Amethyst Geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
1991 Jose Rodriguez Fuster "Guajiros Con Caballo" Ceramic #5 Sculpture, Cuba
By José Rodríguez Fuster
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Exquisite Ceramic Folk Art by Jose Rodriguez Fuster
"Guajiros Con Caballo" Ceramic #5 (1991)
We are delighted to offer a stunning piece of ceramic folk art by the renowned...
Category
1990s Cuban Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$312 Sale Price
84% Off
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture.
One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vibrant Motion: Kinetic Sculpture - Iron, Paint, Movement
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pre...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,482 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pyrite with Green Fluorite - 296g
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary Pyrite with Green Fluorite specimen from Peru is a captivating combination of metallic brilliance and vibrant green hues. The well-formed, cubic Pyrite crystals sh...
Category
2010s Peruvian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
$3,375 Sale Price
25% 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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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