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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
"Indian Figures", Fabulous Folk Art - Art Deco Carved Ladle, Native American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful and affecting, this hand carved wood ladle -- a masterpiece of folk art showing the influence of modern Art Deco motifs -- depicts two American In...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Vase "Les Vestales", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic vase - "Les Vestales" from 1958
Edition originale Madeline & Jolly - Signed - and with original certificat
Red Terracotta earthenware with yellow / blue / green...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Barbini Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned seve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Fiberglass Mermaid Statue or Decorative Table Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful mermaid statue with long flowing hair and a large tail, perfect by a pool or ocean view. The mermaid can also be used as a interior table base with a glass top inside of yo...
Category
2010s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
20th C . Inuit Peoples, Large Stone Inuksuk on Polished Stone Base
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Pacific Northwest, a large stacked stone Inuit Peoples Inuksuk in the form of a human, on a polished stone base. The underside of the stacked stones are polished while the t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Substantial hand carved soapstone Asian warrior sculptures, most commonly used as bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Reverie Sculpture Lamp in Art Deco Style by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Table lamp “Reverie”
Reverie is French for musing.
Sculpture / Figure.
Nude lady holding a lighted glass ball.
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Raymonde Guerbe” (1894-1995)
She was married with the famous sculptor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
19th Century Faun Of Praxiteles Leaning Or Resting Satyr Carrara Marble Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
The statue is very fine and in high quality out of Carrara marble. It is worked out around 1800. You can see also an exemplar in the Capitoline Museums out of c. 130 AD
The Resting Satyr statue...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th century grand tour bronze classical male figurative sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a 19th century classical male sculpture in bronze. This is a sculpture that would have been purchased on your grand tour of Europe. This male figure has a classical pose with...
Category
Late 19th Century German Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Golden First Gramophone Model after Emil Berliner 1887, Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
A special musical design object for lovers of music and transforming technology. This is a handcrafted model of the first gramophone, elaborately crafted and true to detail despite ...
Category
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso
Hibou
1954
Pichet tourné
H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm
R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc
Bleu
Tiré à 500 exemplaires
Edition Picasso, Madoura.
Répe...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Flavia Vera Porcelain Figurine of a Woman by Giovanni Barbetta
Located in San Diego, CA
Large limited edition flavia vera porcelain figurine of a woman by Giovanni Barbetta, circa 1990s. This finely formed bisque porcelain figurine is entirely handmade and hand-painted ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone statues.
In this specific ...
Category
18th Century French Rustic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
" Venus of the Nile " 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
" Venus of the Nile "
19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture
Italy
Height: 90 cm
good conditions.
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Georges Art Deco BASTARD Golfer Porcelain Bottle Ca.1924, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Golfer Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard, Paris, France, ca. 1924. This elegant French Art Deco porcelain bottle, designed by Margerie and produced by Georges Basta...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size.
Very decorative item placed on a wooden base.
Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$688 Sale Price
50% Off
Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis.
Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC.
Two small feathered win...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marcel Bouraine & Gabriel Argy-Rousseau “Danseuse” Pâte de verre Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
In the exquisite statuette, "Danseuse" by Marcel Bouraine and Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, a graceful dancer twists her torso while turning her head to the right. One arm arches behind her...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
Category
1870s American American Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
1920s by Franz Hagenauer Weiner Werkstatte Austria Nickel Metal Dancer Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
Dancer Figure
Franz Hagenauer
Austria, 1920
Nickel Metal and Marble Base
Excellent condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 5 life size antique wooden and composite mannequin hands in various poses. All with original untouched surface. Appropriate aging and wonderful crackled painted surfa...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / item
1950's Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - G
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter – G.
We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. We have a number of colours...
Category
1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Life-Size Sculptures 180cm of the Riace Warriors, Bronzes
Located in Madrid, ES
These impressive bronze sculptures depict a pair of the famous Riace Warriors, discovered in August 1972 by Stefano Mariottini in Riace, Italy. The statues were recovered and resto...
Category
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Murano Sommerso Art Glass Pear Sculpture by Fratelli Toso Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful color controlled bubbles nice heavy excellent condition pear sculpture Murano Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Samuel Mazy Biscuit Porcelain Rose Bush Sculpture in Rock Crystal Pot
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy. This Rose Bush is handmade in biscuit porcelain with painted copper leaves and stems, and is pl...
Category
2010s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Copper
31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Imera Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the A...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Exquisite Large Musical Painted German Motif (possibly Musical) Beerstein Decanter. Has switches on bottom. A Rare Collector's Piece!!!
Mea...
Category
20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$525 Sale Price
65% Off
Art Deco style sculpture of a Dancer ALLEGRESSE Fayral for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer Allegresse.
Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Design 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast of the Le...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, Fragment of Apollo's Foot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing the sculpture of Fragment of Apollo's foot.
A fine reproduction of an imposing fragment of a foot, almost certainly the remains of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Chinese Bamboo Pomegranate Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative.
This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo in the shape of a ripe pomegranate. The handle is carved to resemble a thin branch, which forks to either side of the teapot bearing long, slender leaves. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine Lady with Doves, Bohemia 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very beautiful Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain sculpture, mid-20th century, mid-century modern period, Czechoslovakia. A very beautiful and detailed porcelain figurine. With maker's ma...
Category
1960s Czech Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Sumo Wresler KitanoUmi Figure Pottery 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 18.5 cm
Material: Pottery
Name: Kitanoumi
Period: Showa (1980s)
Kitanoumi Toshimitsu (May 16, 1953 to November 20, 2015), born Toshimitsu Obata (Obata Toshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Art Deco Female Nude Bronze Sculpture Soap Dish or Trinket Tray on Lucite Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An elegant vintage Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a classic female nude holding a small bowl. Circa 1930s. The item could be used as a soap dish or a trinket tray to hold small ...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Highly Important Jacques Bergé (Flemish, 1693 - 1756) King David Sculpture 1736
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques Bergé
"King David" - Terracotta or Fired Clay with Polychrome Remnants
Dated 1736
14.5" h x 5.5" w x 4.5" d
A rare and exceptionally refined terracotta sculpture of *King ...
Category
Early 18th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Brass large Pear-Shaped Containers – Edizioni Molto
Located in Roma, RM
Brass large Pear-Shaped Containers – Edizioni Molto
Product Details
Handcrafted in Italy in a limited edition.
Produced with precision, these sculptures offer an appealing aesthetic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist 20th Century Soviet Russian Nude Male Sculpture in Blackened Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This handsome sculpture was realized in Russia in the 20th century. Created in blackened bronze, it features a male nude figure in the process of forging a sword. He is portrayed mid swing as he strikes the sword with a Hammer. His body torqued all of his muscles appear flexed. The male figure- with his chiseled physique- appears as the paradigm of male beauty- a true adonis. This sculpture offers a timeless motif- employed from Greek antiquity...
Category
20th Century Belarusian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...
Category
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Pipe Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
You just got to love this guy! A wacky looking bearded Indian pipe head. Probably 19th century France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Flemish 1850 Carved Sculpture Triptych of Emperor Charlemagne Enthroned
By Flemish
Located in Miami, FL
A carved triptych of emperor Charlemagne.
Beautiful triptych sculpture from Flemish origin made in the second quarter 19th Century, circa 1850. It was...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled "Cendrillon" by Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
An attractive late 19th Century Art Nouveau French bronze bust exhibiting deep multi-hued patination and excellent detail. The beautiful character wearing a head dress and a loosely draped blouse representing ’Cinderella’ from the famous French opera. The bronze is signed E Villanis and titled to the fore on its integral bronze base.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 30 cm
Width: 19 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Condition: excellent original condition
Circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik
Page No: 35
SKU: 8773
ABOUT
Villanis Cendrillon
Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Spring', Putto With Flowers, by Michael Powolny, Vienna Ceramics, 1910-1912
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent and rare Art Nouveau ceramic piece from a series of the four seasons:
Naked putto in a wide stance, head tilted to the left and holding a cascade of flowers falling to the ...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Anne Fish for Hubley Charleston Dancers Doorstop
Located in Red Lion, PA
Hubley Anne Fish Figural Doorstop – "Charleston Dancers"
This exquisite figural cast-iron doorstop, titled "Charleston Dancers," embodies the lively energy and elegance of the Art D...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Au But bronze sculpture 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher & Siot Foundry 1890.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature.
Patinated bronze on red marble base. France ca. 18...
Category
1890s French Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yipwon Figure, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yiman (Alamblak) People, Southern Hills, Middle Sepik River
42 x 10 x 2 in. / 107 x 25 x 5 cm
The Yipwon are the patron spirits of hunting and warfare.
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Majolica Harlequins
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of turn of the century Italian Majolica porcelain male and female
harlequin figures each wearing a top hat, striped pants and a red shirt.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Heissner Terracotta Garden Gnome, Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7198
A large vintage garden gnome manufactured by Heissner in Germany, ca. 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century Bow English Porcelain Figure of a Flute Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique English porcelain figurine.
By Bow.
In the form of a boy clothed in 18th century garb and holding a flute.
We've noted losse...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Demétre Chiparus - An Art Deco bronze sculpture Table Lamp, France circa 1925 "Delhi Dancer", the bronze dancer mounted on a substantial brown marble base with an illuminated honey o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Abstract Bronze Sculpture Signed Yone Di Alerigi
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze sculpture on a granite base by Yone Di Alerigi. This bronze sculpture has a plaque with the title, ballerina or ballet dancer and is artis...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna.
Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
La Ferrari Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture La Ferrari with all structure in assembled aluminium pieces
(4mm thickness), all painted with original Ferrari rosso corsa paint.
Limited Editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$23,814
Memento mori sculpture depicting a skull, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Wunderkammer Memento Mori sculpture. depicting a skull, carved from a single piece of fruitwood, this sculpture depicts a skull with deliberately exaggerated and distorted proportion...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) « LE TRAVAIL » bronze statue
Located in Ixelles, BE
Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) « LE TRAVAIL » bronze statue
The bronze statue 'Le Travail' by Émile Louis Picault is much more than a mere work of art. It embodies the very essence...
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cold Painted 19th Century Terracotta Angels in Original Paint
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of Late 19th Century Cold Painted Terracotta angels. Most likely crafted for church altars. These examples exhibit delicate detailing, serene expression and flowing robes, refle...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown.
This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Homenaje a Frida Kahlo Sergio Bustamante Sculpture, Ceramic 15/25
Located in Miami, FL
Homenaje a Frida Kahlo Sergio Bustamante Sculpture, Ceramic 15/25
Offered for sale is a Sergio Bustamante ceramic sculpture titled "Homenaje a Frida Kahlo" created in the 1990s, sig...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$26,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Small square malachite and marble chessboard
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small square malachite and marble chessboard.
Dive into absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each piece, meticu...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
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.