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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 16th Century
Christ Crucified in boxwood and golden loincloth
Located in Salò, IT
Christ Crucified in boxwood and gilded loincloth, 16th-century German sculptor, height from head to foot 31 cm, width between hands 30 cm. Christ also has golden highlights on the pr...
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16th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Stunning Welded Style Ceramic "Three Graces" Sculpture by Austin Prod. c. 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind Picasso inspired ceramic sculpture of the Three Graces by Austin Productions. Stamped and dated 1968. This stunning and emotional sculpture features three nud...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
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1960s Spanish Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

20th Century Carved Red Wood Oriental Object Sculpture Fisherman Statue, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great oriental sculpture from 20th century. Pleasantly carved wood artwork depicting angler with fishing net from great measure and charm. Object for antique dealers and collectors i...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Czech Republic White Porcelain Female Nude on Horse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Czech Republic White Porcelain Female Nude on Horse Royal Dux Designed by Jaroslav Jezek in the 1960s Very good condition Marked made in Czechoslovakia s...
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1960s Czech Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Virgin and Child, Tyrol, 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...
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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Pine

Bronze - Doppelkopf Frau mit Schleier
Located in Aachen, DE
2-gesichtige Bronzeskulptur, einseitig das Gesicht einer jungen Frau, rückseitig das selbe Gesicht mit Tüchern verschleiert.
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1960s German Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Ecce Homo. Sculptor active in Lombardy, mid-16th century
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden sculpture depicting Ecce Homo. Christ, whose figure is cut off at thigh level, is standing, arms crossed at waist level. Long ringlets frame a face with a pointed beard, a hal...
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16th Century Italian Other Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture "Woman with Hijab" in Thuja wood
Located in Firenze, FI
Sculpture of Islamic art expertly crafted in Thuja wood, depicting a woman wearing a hijab. The female figure is sculpted with elegant and fluid lines, expressing grace. Thuja wood,...
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1960s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde? Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy Fir...
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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Altarpiece group representing the flagellation Brabant, circa 1560-1580 Carved wood, polychrome, and gilded 50 x 38 x 7 cm At the center of the group, Christ stands upright, leaning...
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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Iron Sculpture By Robert Michiels, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Iron Sculpture By Robert Michiels, Belgium, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Mid century cast iron sculpture of mythical horse and figure.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage cast iron sculpture of a mythical horse with wings and a figure. The sculpture has a dark bronze patina finish to the surface. The stylized horse has wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gold, Iron

Candle Lit Mask Sconce, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a n...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

renaissance wooden candelabrum and painted cross - Umbria, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides. Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century 136 x 43,5 x 30 cm (The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled) The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire. A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass. The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century.. The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities. The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary. It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical massive pottery terracotta sculpture from 1962, signed Selbmann Roma, Italy. The piece just conveys joy and happiness. Muted colors. The piece has an old repai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

1960s Brutalist Knight On Horse Metal Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Brutalist metal sculpture of a knight on a horse. Wood base.
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

A deep and well carved panel English oak 16th century
Located in Bakewell, GB
A deep and well carved panel English oak with many figures in deep relief and a good colour Circa 1520 33cms wide x 21cms high
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16th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Virgin and Child, ceramic by the French artist Jean Derval 1960's - F422
Located in Lyon, FR
Ceramic from the 60's representing the "Virgin and Child" by the famous French artist Jean Derval. Very nice glazing on the whole, with typical colours and patterns of the artist. So...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Candle Lit Mask Sconce, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a n...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Trinity , Polychrome Sculpture , Germany, circa 1550
Located in PARIS, FR
Trinity in carved and polychromed wood, in the round, the back partially hollowed out. It is represented here as a "Throne of Grace". In this original formula, which probably origina...
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16th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Candle Lit Mask Sconce, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a nice depth ...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Cement Stone Owl Sculpture in the Style of Constantin Brâncuși, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco cement stone owl sculpture in the style of Constantin Brâncuși. Cement stone is cast around a glass bottle. Gorgeous homage to t...
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1960s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Cement

A 16th century carved marble sculpture of poseidon
Located in London, GB
This fine and imposing sculpture is an excellent example of 16th century Italian craftsmanship. The figure is stood on a raised, shaped rectangular base with a carved "dolphin" at th...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

20th Century Wood Oriental Sculpture Fisherman and Fish, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting a fisherman with fish, of good quality. Sculpture made from a single wooden blo...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Neapolitan Italian Carved Wood Sculpture "The Finger" 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1537 Neapolitan hand carved wood sculpture "the Finger" Beautiful detailed carving
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Winged angel head. Polychrome wood. Spanish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Winged angel head. Polychrome wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Carved and gilded wooden sculpture that shows a child's head with blonde, curly hair adorned with two wings. This ty...
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Madonna of Milk, polychrome stucco relief, Florence, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Our Lady of Milk polychrome stucco relief scope of Benedetto da Maiano Florence, 16th century cm 66 x 18 x 43 From the 15th century onward, the pleasure of modeling terracotta...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Straw

Misericord. Carved wood. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Choir Mercy. Carved wood. Century XVI. Carved wooden Misericordia that surely belonged to a choir stall (see the upper flat part, which acts as a seat), decorated with a figurative ...
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Large Tibetan Carved Wood Phurba 15th-16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A large carved wooden purbha sculpture Tibet 15th - 16th Century With the triangular blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, the grip with stylized endless knot, the finial with t...
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16th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Colorful Murano Art Glass Clown on Bicycle 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful murano glass figurine of a clown riding a bicycle, perfect for those collectors who have a special love for them. high: 40 centimeters width: 24 centimeters Depth: 15 cen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Iconic Ceramic Sculpture 'La Linea' Cavandoli - 'Brooding' Figurine, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic ceramic sculpture realized by Osvaldo Cavandoli. This is the black "brooding" Linea. “La Linea” is an iconic set of ceramic sculptures realised by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the ...
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Located in East Hampton, NY
Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...
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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

1st Edition Cactus Coat Rack by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello for Gufram, 1960s
Located in London, GB
1st edition cactus designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello. Italian Radical Design. c1968. Manufactured by Gufram This piece is one of the 1st edition of 2000 made in 1968. They w...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Foam

Vintage Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi 1960s Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lucite ice bucket cube depicting the world captured in a sculpture that resembles an ice cube. The effect displays a frosted world map of continents and orbiting moon. This...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Indian Chief
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Indian Chief. This interesting vintage Italian ceramic sculpture or figure depicts an Indian chief with a beautiful headdress in a seated position.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century Ceramic Italian Moor Sculpture, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Glazed and hand-painted ceramic work depicting a Venetian Moor of beautiful size and quality. Sculpture composed of two el...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Modern Sculpture by Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

French folk art depicting a blacksmith at his anvil France 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A piece of French folk art from the 1960s depicting a blacksmith at his anvil, striking metal with his hammer. Superb primitive steelwork.
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1960s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is wall-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Bronze Sculpture by Ted Egri
Located in Dallas, TX
Abstract bronze sculpture by Ted Egri. Signed and numbered 1/8. Sold without a base. Sold without base.
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain. This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

1960s Leather Camel With Rider
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Leather Camel With Rider Real fur Hand-sewn Beautiful fabric detail and trimming
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Leather, Fabric

Ceramic Sculpture of a Sitting Woman by Jitka Forejtová. 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Original Condition
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

17th Century Wooden Sculpture Depicting Saint James
Located in Firenze, IT
Wooden sculpture depicting Saint James the Greater. Saint James was an apostle of Jesus and witnessed with Peter the Transfiguration, the resurrection of Jairus' daughter and the ni...
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16th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Wood Oriental Dancer Indonesian Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Indonesian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting an oriental dancer of excellent quality. Sculpture made from a...
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1960s Indonesian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Figure By D. Delo
Located in New York, NY
An animated Bronze Dancing Figure stands on a marble pedestal by D.Delo numbered 34/150. The simple form twists elegantly.
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

David Gil Bennington Potters Mirrored Glasses Mid Century Sculpture Mask
Located in Westfield, NJ
Circa 1960s David Gil for Bennington Potters "Bowler Man" sculpture with mirrored sunglasses and a bowler hat. Stainless steel stand and in excellent vintage condition. Glazed cerami...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

André Belo (1908-1976, France) : "Motherhood", bronze sculpture n°1, c.1960
By André Belo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
André BELO (1908-1976, France) :"Motherhood" (Maternité) Modernist patinated bronze sculpture showing a stylished mother and her baby playing together on a white and yellow veine...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Important Modern Opaline Glass Vase by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese.
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

1960s Jitro Porcelain Statue by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Bohemia Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Jitro Porcelain Hand-Painted Statue by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Bohemia Sculpture made in the Czech Republic circa 1966. Depicting a Nude Woman riding on a horse. A white h...
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1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Brutalist Cast and Torch Cut Steel Female Nude Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
Brutalist Cast and Torch Cut Steel Female Nude Sculpture. A curvaceous "Rubenesque" armless and headless nude. The tactile hourglass body is hollow cast steel. Circa 1960-70. Unsigne...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Steel, Cut Steel

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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