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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Late 18th Century
Italian Chinoiserie Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury 1970s Italian ceramic chinoiserie statue. This white ceramic chinoiserie statue is of a woman shyly fanning herself while looking down from her pedestal. The white luster ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1970s Mid Century Half Bust Woman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian plaster sculpture representative half woman , the sculpture comes with a wood base.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Boy Playing Flute, 1774-1814
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Boy playing the flute. Marcolini period 1774-1814. Measures: 20 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1770s German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Style French Bronze Women Figurine
By Edgar Degas
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful Art Deco style sculpture of a women reaching for the sky, made in patinated bronze figurine signed J.B.Deposee / sign. Juno. The figurine is placed on a marble plinth. ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Porcelain Figurine of a Sewing Woman, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a sewing woman in regional costume. Made in Denmark by the Royal Copenhagen manufactory Produced in 1974-1978. Model number # 1314 Very good conditi...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Metal Sculpture of a King and Queen In the Manner of John Risley
Located in New York, NY
Large and whimsical copper sculpture of a King and Queen in a twisted mesh of metal in the manner of John Risley. It's a very fun and lively sculpture and works well with both Modern...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Copper

18th Century Spanish Altarpiece, Wallmounted Sculpture, Carved Gilwood
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Set of two pieces belonging to a monumental Baroque altarpiece made in the 18th century. These are two magnificent carvings of large dimensions, which together make a semicircular piece with a profuse decoration also of monumental proportions of plant forms. Decoration with elaborate carved rolls, which stand out from the general structure. It comes from a Spanish church that housed an imposing altarpiece made in the second half of the 18th century. The entire visible surface is gilded with original gold leaf, with imperceptible subsequent touch-ups. The back is reinforced, which makes the pieces very strong and heavy. In the photographs you can see the approach of its collectors: they placed it as a headboard, it looked impressive! But these exclusive pieces can be presented in many possible ways, either as part of the wall or as a work of art. Due to its enormous size, the configuration chosen for transport is "the buyer picks up the piece" but if, once awarded, you want to contract transport, we will provide it (we have a team of experts). Total measurements: 450 cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) Measurements of each piece (2): 225cm (width) x 160cm (height) x 25cm (depth) It is a unique opportunity to acquire two exclusive pieces in the world of antiques.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

Man Profile, Decorative Object, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Man profile is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original Vintage profile realized in metal and cement. Made in Italy. Dime...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Cement, Metal

Life-Size Faux Elephant Tusk Sculpture
Located in Hanover, MA
A giant faux tusk mounted on a brass laminated platform base. Attributed to Chapman. Stands over 5ft tall. Popularized by Maison Jansen, C. Valenti, Ramsay and Karl Springer 21" x 14...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Pair of Figurative Sculptures by MarCo Celotti
Located in New York, NY
A strong pair of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970. This highly animated pair of characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storytelling. Pe...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Robert Cook Bronze Sculptures
Located in Highland, IN
Robert Cook b. 1921 is known for his dynamic sculptures which have a strong gestural quality and convey the fluid motion of dancers and athletes. We are pleased to be offer a collect...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti
Located in New York, NY
A group of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970. These highly animated characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storytelling. Perfect for ta...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Porcelain Figurine of a Sewing Woman, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a sewing woman in regional costume. Made in Denmark by the Royal Copenhagen manufactory Produced in 1974-1978. Model number # 1314 Very good conditi...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

AB Pair of Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculptures, 1977
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Post Surrealist. handcrafted studio solid bronze abstract sculptures. Featuring Modern handmade, balanced, chair like forms with seated, leaning figures. Versatile. Bookshelf. Mantle. Signed AB 1977 3/9. Three in series of...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1976 Gary Beecham American Studio Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Untitled hand blown glass sculpture created by Gary Beecham of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Sculpture measures: 4 1/2" high by 7 1/2" wide by 7" deep and is signed G B Beecham, 76. I...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Baldi Ruby Cut to Clear 24-Karat Gold Egg
By Baldi Home Jewels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s ruby red cut to clear crystal egg on bronze doré Greek key stand by Baldi Firenze, Italy. This is a rare example of Baldi Firenze's ex...
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1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal, Metal

Three Original Hand-Hammered Copper Metal Wall Art Decoration Panels Monsters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Three original hand-hammered figurative copper metal art work on wood by an unknown artist. Similar to another piece we have listed by copper-muralist artist Laszlo Buday but cannot confirm he did these pieces they are not signed. Pan playing a flute panel with naked couple...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Large Renato Anatra Scavo Glass Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large Murano sculpture after Michelangelos' David Beautiful surface and a large presence.
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Mid-Century Modern Signed Bronze Sculpture of Four Contemplative Men in Park
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a beautiful work with a wonderfully composed design. The work features four men in quiet contemplation standing and sitting closely together in private thought. Signed an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lladro, Spain, Five Porcelain Figurines of Children, 1970s-1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Five porcelain figurines of children, 1970s-1980s. Largest measures: 22.5 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Henri Delcambre
Located in New York, NY
"L'Espace" by Henri Delcambre bronze, stamped at the base.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Czech & Polish Costumed Sculptures by Lee Menichetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Lee Menichetti, (1931 - 1997) Palm Beach & New York, well known midcentury artist, known for his theatre related art. These sculptures are made of hand ...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Figural Sculptures in Traditional Austrian Costumes by Lee Menichetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Lee Menichetti, (1931-1997), New York & Palm Beach, well known mid-century artist known for his theatre related art. These sculptures are made of hand b...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Poetic Vintage Tall Art Deco Abstract Sculpture of Two Women
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous vintage abstract Art Deco style plaster sculpture of two women lovingly holding hands and in an affectionate position, one arm sweetly ...
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1970s North American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Abstract Hobnail Sculpture from Malawi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze sculpture from Malawi. This abstract piece is unique and complex. It originates from the late 1970s. The bronze drop-like figure with a neck and head are cov...
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1970s Malawian Primitive Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Putti European Pair of Porcelain Cherubs
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of handmade polychrome porcelain sculptures depicting two winged angels, a pair of fine putti, one holding a fruit basket, Allegory of abundance, measuring 10,24 inches / 26 cms...
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1970s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century English Wood Carved Standing Chinese Attendant with Lotus Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century English wood carved standing Chinese attendant with lotus bowl, The well carved and decorated figure with glass eyes, holding a 10 inch...
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

Large White Ceramic Pepper, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Large green stemmed white ceramic pepper, 1970s. Probably Italian, unmarked.       
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Figurine by Bing & Grondahl, Designed by Svend Jespersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Stoneware figurine of a blacksmith from the Danish manufacture Bing & Grondahl. Figurine designed by Svend Jespersen. Number: 2370 Signature dated: 1970-1983.
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1970s Danish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture in wood, old patina, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is an figurative sculpture in wood. We have a old Patina, and the condition is fair with wears consistent with age. Some tracks of whrite painting all over the item
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1970s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lladro, Nao and Rex, Spain, Four Porcelain Figurines of Young Girls, 1970s-1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Nao and Rex, Spain. Four porcelain figurines of young girls, 1970s-1980s. Largest measures: 24 x 9 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Boy Porcelain Figurine, Tengra, Spain
Located in Chorzów, PL
Boy porcelain figurine, Tengra, Spain.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Marble Obelisk
Located in Miami, FL
Single mable obelisk from the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Figural "Man and Tree' Ceramic Charger by Pollack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figural charger by ceramicist, Pollack depicting a man gazing at a growing tree (USA, 1977). Attractive color combinations and interesting textural elements present. Measures: H: 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Gio Ponti Silver Metal Sculpture Model Hand 5 Fingers for Sabattini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Silver metal model hand 5 fingers designed by Gio Ponti for Sabattini in 1978. Signed.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wall Hung Face Mask of Richard Nixon, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very wellmade 1:1 wall hung face mask in glazed porcelain. The color of the glaze is cream/off-white. It has great facial expressions and intricate details. Anonymous European or A...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Costumed Turkish Sculptures by Lee Menichetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Lee Menichetti, (1931-1997) New York & Palm Beach, well known mid-century artist known for his theatre related art. These sculptures are made of hand be...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small glass sculpture by Jitka Forejtova - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - very good intact and original condition - matt glass
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1973 Unglazed Stoneware "House" Sculpture by Pollack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unglazed stoneware "house" sculpture with clover, diamond, and square cut-outs for the windows and beaded, decorative trim. Very good, vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Surrealist Bronze Female Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A substantial surrealist bronze female sculpture on marble base, circa 20th century. An interesting sculpture piece, perhaps for a library, office, f...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Court Maiden Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain pair of maiden candlesticks, circa 1760-1775    A pair of large Chinese Export figures of standing maidens holding ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Bronze Indian Firecracker Cannon of Tiger Form, 18th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
A beautifully designed early fireworks or flare cannon in tiger form. A small hole is drilled at the top rear of the cannon for the wick. In India, firecrackers and fireworks are tr...
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Late 18th Century Indian Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Terracotta Child and Tambourine, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Child and Tambourine is an original decorative object realized in the second half of the 20th century. Made in Italy. Original colored hand-made terracotta. The object is ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Charming Vintage Handcarved Wood Compote
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delightful carved wood and naturally distressed compote with fruit motife.
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Charles Umlauf Bronze Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Magnificent patinated bronze sculpture on black marble base by American sculptor Charles Umlauf, signed, circa 1970. Sculpting portrait of a seated woman. Umlauf was one of the premier sculptors in Texas in the second half of the 20th century, Charles Umlauf' s sculptures range in style from realism and abstract expressionism to lyrical abstraction. Singed on the base. Excellent condition. American circa 1970 Charles Umlauf (1911 –1994) was an American sculptor that lived and worked in Austin Texas. His sculptures can be found in numerous public institutions, outdoor locations, and museums, including the Houston Museum of Fine Arts...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Oliver Cromwell, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland, persecutor of Catholics, and Dictator. He was posthum...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Sterling Silver Gilded Clown Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin, London, 1972
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver gilded clown surprise egg Maker: Stuart Devlin Made in London 1972 Limited edition, Nr.12 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions: Diameter x height: 5 x 7 cm W...
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1970s British Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Curtis Jeré Brass-Colored Metal Clipper Ship Sculpture, Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental free-standing metal ship sculpture with brass-colored finish by Curtis Jeré, signed. Crafted out of shaped and welded steel rods, it...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Brancusi Inspired Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, Signed Gary Brandt
By Gary Brandt, (after) Salvador Dali, Rene Brancusi, Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern solid aluminum Brutalist sculpture singed Gary Brandt. This heavy Postmodern sculpture in the style of Rene Brancusi is w...
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1970s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd Vintage English Sterling Silver Harp Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver presentation harp trophy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our presentation silverware collection This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II cast sterling silver presentation piece has been realistically modelled in the form of a harp. This impressive harp trophy is embellished with cast strings conjoined to the structural frame, accented with an array of engraved geometric shapes. The hallmarked sterling silver harp ornament is displayed on a rectangular green marble base fitted with an applied vacant silver inscription plaque; the plaque may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. The underside of the plinth is fitted with green baize. This impressive example of vintage silverware...
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1970s English Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sculpted Stoneware Face Sculpture by James Kouretas (1947-2016)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful hand carved stoneware face sculpture by James Kouretas (1947-2016). Sculpture has 2 holes in the back most likely for hanging on the wall or ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Asprey Pair or Horseriding Solid Silver Figurines on Marble Bases, London, 1977
Located in Braintree, GB
Asprey pair or horseriding solid silver figurines on marble bases Made London, 1977 Maker: Asprey & Co Fully hallmarked. Size: 14.9 x 7.8 x 22.5 cm Weight: 2812 grams total (1...
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1970s British Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Porcelain Figurine Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of the Danish Royal Copenhagen manufactory, perfect condition. The mark used in the period 1974-1978.
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1970s Danish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Spectacular Pair Silver Jaru Cubist Modern Nude Ceramic Sculptures Male Female
By Jaru
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular and rare pair of cubist modern nude male and female ceramic sculptures.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cesar Manrique, Model of Ceramique, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cesar Manrique (1919-1992) ( model of) ceramique circa 1960-1970.
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Child Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ceramic child sculpture is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Made in Italy. Colored metal surface. The sculpture depict a black haire...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair Chinese Export Famille Rose Figures of Immortals, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A near pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of the Taoist immortal Li Tieguai, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century, China. The Daoist Immortal Li Tieguai, on of the Eight Immortals...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970s German Extra Large Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Paper or plastic or…Wirkkala’s fun and whimsical 1977 Pop Art take on tromp l’oeil, something that is not what it appears to be. Here, a used paper bag ...
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1970s German Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

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