Figurative Sculptures

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Njal, Unique Blue Glass & Oak Unique Sculpture by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk

Located in London, GB

'Njal' from the Glasskibe Collection is a unique glass and oak sculpture by the Danish and British artists, Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk. The title explained by the artists; "Njal is a Viking boy’s name that means giant. Viking names were often given special characteristics and bestowed strength and protection in life. We know the names of the Vikings from runic inscriptions and place names, among other things. Many of these names are specific to the Nordic countries". The Danish town of Hundested is steeped in maritime history and richly from the Viking Age. It is the majestic imagery of the Viking ships passing that has inspired two of the harbour’s contemporary craft companies; cabinetmakers Egeværk and glass artists Backhaus & Brown. These two award-winning workshops have combined their masterful crafts in an innovative collaboration; namely a series of sculptures named ”Glasskibe” – Viking ships in hand-blown glass and carved oak. Artworks from this collection have been sold to many private collectors but have also been purchased for the Vikingskipshuset, the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo and more recently, shown at the Danish Pavilion during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. A unique collaboration in the truest sense, drawing on the skills of two crafts, based in two workshops and from two Nationalities, British and Danish. Backhaus & Brown Nanna Backhaus Brown (Danish) and Andrew Jason Brown...

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2010s Danish Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Njal, Unique Blue Glass & Oak Unique Sculpture by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk

Leather Seal by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, circa 1970s

By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful collectors example of the 'Seal' leather animal by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch, circa 1970s. This example is in beautiful lightly aged with light patina. Sturdy and structurally sound, this seal is ready to be used as a fun doorstop, a large paperweight, or use as a designer floor or tabletop sculpture / work of art or a friendly companion to an otherwise lonely house dog or cat. Omersa's designed leather animals for Omersa Leatherworks of England, Omersa & Company, Liberties of London and Abercrombie and Fitch. Excellent early production original of this design, ideal collectors example or for an interior design client. Omersa made his first leather animal, a pig, in 1927 and from there created a full suite of interesting and charismatic creatures. Each leather animal is of the highest quality, beautifully stained and waxed. This example is one of the earlier ones, which are rare and highly sought after by collectors therefore very few on the resale market. Incredible opportunity for a collector or design enthusiast to have an original production example in beautiful patinated condition and to keep and collect for years to come. As you can see in our photos, we have a large collection of Omersa leather animals...

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Leather Seal by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, circa 1970s

Large Sculpture by Henry Moretti

By Henry Moretti

Located in Dallas, TX

A large Henry Moretti mahogany sculpture on marble base, 1970's.

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1970s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Sculpture by Henry Moretti

Ashanti Ghana African Art Sculpture

Located in Encino, CA

Ashanti Ghana African Art Sculpture Museum quality in African Art. Exceptional, and extremely rare Monumental wooden African sculpture depict...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Ghana African Art Sculpture

Giorgio de Chirico, "L'Archeologo, " Bronze Sculpture, Italy, 1971

By Giorgio De Chirico

Located in New York, NY

Edition 17 of 100. Cast at the Fonderia Artistica Cavallari, Rome. Signed: G. de Chirico

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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giorgio de Chirico, "L'Archeologo, " Bronze Sculpture, Italy, 1971

Giorgio De Chirico, "La Musa" Figural Sculpture, Italy, 1974

By Giorgio De Chirico

Located in New York, NY

Edition 1 of 50. Cast at the Foderia Artistica Cavallari, Rome. Signed: G. de Chirico Inscribed: La Musa.

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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giorgio De Chirico, "La Musa" Figural Sculpture, Italy, 1974

Plaster Portrait Bust of Lord Nelson after Anne Seymour Damer, England, 1802

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This bust of Admiral Lord Nelson was probably produced by Bartholomew Papera after the 1798 marble bust by Anne Seymour Damer. The reverse is impressed, ‘Anna S. Damer Fecit’ and ‘Pub. As the Act Dir’. Incomplete paper label on the integral black base. English, circa 1802. The Hon. Anne Seymour Damer (1748-1828) was a sculptor and author who later inherited Strawberry Hill, Horace Walpole’s famed Gothic villa in Twickenham. A friend of Sir William and Lady Hamilton, she probably met Nelson in Naples in 1798, afterwards offering a bust of the Hero to the City of London. On his return to London in 1800, Nelson gave Damer a sitting during which he presented her with his uniform coat worn at the Battle of the Nile. Although Damer’s monumental bust in marble was only delivered to the City in 1803, artist authorised copies in plaster, probably by the plaster figure maker Bartholomew Papera (c.1749-1815), were already circulating. Damer presented Napoleon Bonaparte in person with an example in plaster on her visit to Paris in 1802, whilst another reached the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. The Wedgwood factory purchased a plaster copy of Damer’s bust from Papera in 1802 (for 12 shillings), possibly for an unrealised scheme to reproduce it in basalt pottery...

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Early 1800s English Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Plaster Portrait Bust of Lord Nelson after Anne Seymour Damer, England, 1802

'The Rape of the Sabines', Bronze Sculpture after Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

This compelling, small scale bronze sculpture depicts ‘The Rape of the Sabines’, after a monumental work by the Renaissance artist, Giambologna (152...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

'The Rape of the Sabines', Bronze Sculpture after Giambologna

Carved Nude with Deer and Sheep

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Continental wood carved nude sculpture with deer and sheep, circa 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Carved Nude with Deer and Sheep

Life-size Gliedermann, Denmark, Circa 1860, Featured Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue

Located in New York, NY

19th century, life-size Gliedermann, origin: Denmark, circa 1860, original color Featured in Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue Spring Fashion Windows, pho...

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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life-size Gliedermann, Denmark, Circa 1860, Featured Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue

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.