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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Bronze Polo Player Galloping Horse Sculpture 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a handsome bronze sculpture of a polo player on his horse galloping towards the ball at high speed, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. Cast by the traditional...
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1980s English Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage-Modernist Brass Menorah
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Modernist Brass Menorah, a figurative stand sculpture of a Menorah. In great condition, it is a light piece.
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Baroque Italian Sculpture of an Angel
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Wood Sculpture of an Angel would likely is a masterpiece of religious art, reflecting the exuberance and drama characteristic of the Baroque period. Baroque art often sought to ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage 6ft 6" Large Bronze Sculpture of Mercury Hermes 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large and beautifully detailed bronze sculpture of Mercury, also known as Hermes, dating from the second half of the 20th century. Mercury is beautifully depicted with a s...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:27,5cm W:23cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Forged Black Metal Pirate Ship by Enesco
Located in Medina, OH
Small Vintage Hand Forged Black Metal Pirate Ship by Enesco. The metal details of this sculpture is amazing from each angle of the ship. There are minor imperfections due to age but ...
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Late 20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Lifesize Bronze Sculpture of Seated Charlie Chaplin 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning bronze sculpture of a seated Charlie Chaplin with his trademark cane, dating from the late 20th century. The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and really ...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bedouin Warrior on Camel Bronze Sculpture After Leonard 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a bronze sculpture of a Bedouin warrior with spear and rifle riding his ship of the desert, from the late 20th century. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced u...
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1990s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

JESUS GOOD SHEPHERD Indo-Portuguese Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS GOOD SHEPHERD Indo-Portuguese Sculpture, 17th Century in iv... partially painted and gilded. The baby Jesus, asleep, is depicted sitting cross-legged. Posterior dobby. Dim.: ...
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Female Sculpture in Joined Wood 3-D Cubist Surrealist by Reuben Karol, USA 1990s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Female Sculpture in Joined Wood 3-D Cubist Surrealist by Reuben Karol, USA 1990s Composed of cut Red Oak slats laminated into a three-dimensional sculpture, this piece is entitled "S...
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1990s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala Glass & Metal for Kultakeskus 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala. It is made in metal with a base in glass, it is 15.5 cm high (6.2") and about 13.5 cm in diameter at the base. The metal part is stamped as...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage 4ft Bronze "Lady Justice" Statue 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning large bronze 'Lady Justice' statue set upon a bronze base, dating from the late 20th century. This high quality bronze was hot cast using the 'lost wax' pro...
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1980s English Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century. This formidable fountain sprays water o...
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1990s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Bronze Sculpture of Nelson 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning bronze sculptures of one of Britain's greatest ever military heroes, dating from the late 20th Century. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port and...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
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1970s Congolese Tribal Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Biba Ladies Jardiniere The Water Carriers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning monumental life-size jardiniere depicting a pair of semi nude female figures wearing flowing skirts standing back to back holding an Etruscan urn. In timel...
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1980s English Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Adoration of the Magi in polychrome terracotta, 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
XVII Century Adoration of the Magi Polychrome terracotta, 24 x 18 cm The present relief, made of terracotta that retains the original polychromy, depicts the famous episode in the...
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17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

"Enjoue" after Auguste Moreau Bronze Boy and Girl Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Enjoue" after Auguste Moreau Bronze Boy and Girl Statue Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 10" W x 11" D.
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Late 20th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Doodle Spoon Rest by Little Oakie
Located in Seattle, WA
This spoon rest has an adorable cartoon doodle in the center. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspired design. Every...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Wooden Signed Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A very unusual double sided head sculpture. France, c1970s. The graduated heads are removable. Signed to the base. Good condition generally, some scuffs commensurate with age...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Life Size Bronze Roman Armoured Cavalry Officer on Horseback 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful ornately decorated Vintage life size bronze sculpture of a heavily armored Roman Cavalry officer on horseback, riding triumphantly into battle, dating from the l...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Italian Hand Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Silvered Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:27,5cm W:24cm...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Corn Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare metal cast corn sculpture, c. 1990s.
Category

1990s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Tolla Inbar, Aspiration Duo, Bronze Sculpture, 2001
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Houston, TX
Capturing the essence of aspiration in its purest form, the Tolla Inbar Aspiration Bronze Sculpture stands as a testament to human ambition and longing. Crafted with meticulous detai...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Tole Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage Italian palm tree object of art having tole leaves on a brass trunk in a classical porcelain planter with quartz stones.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Metal, Brass

18th Century, French Carved Wood Baroque Angel with Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning period piece. Baroque angel with candleholder. Beautiful weathered old gilding France, circa 1750. Weathered, old repairs and losses. H:41cm W:29cm D:11cm
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th CENTURY MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A YOUNG HERCULES
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid sculpture in white Carrara marble depicting a young Hercules holding the world. Originally, the work was conceived to be used as a caryatid at the beginning of a sumptuous m...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship Good conditions. Thank you
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Sitting Robed Saint With Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Italian carved wood and gilded, sitting robed saint with glass eyes. One hand missing otherwise and very good condition, no shrinking cracks or losses to lacquer. Can...
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1780s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Man with Panther
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of a male figure with a panther.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "La Masque" by Erte
Located in London, GB
Glamorous cold painted Limited Edition bronze figure of a young lady in a flowing black gown with gilded highlights, holding aloft a mask that may hide her face if required. Signed E...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domenico Poloniato (1926-2013) Italian ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century".
Located in PARIS, FR
Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century Beautiful corpse of Christ with missing arms. He must have been on the Cross, arms in a horizontal position. Great expressiv...
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Early 17th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Two Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain HeHe Groups Kangxi Period
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese famille verte laughing twins 'HeHe Erxian' biscuit group, Kangxi (1662-1722), the two boys with jovial expressions and seated upon an openwork rock-base studded wit...
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17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture Circa 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s figurative female form abstract bronze sculpture having a rich patina in various hues and a textural surface created by the artist. A substantial piece created in solid bronze ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting An Angel On An Acanthus Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Japanese antique stone Buddha “Nyoirin Kannon”/1750-1850/Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This Buddha is called "nyoi-rin-kannon" in Japanese. It is a Buddha statue that grants wishes as you wish and removes suffering. This sitting figure with his hands on his cheeks show...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

18th Century Italian Angels with Tangerine Quartz Crystals Mounted on Aragonite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angels with tangerine quartz crystals and mounted on aragonite. The hand-carved angels were once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Tuscany. The angel arms and feet are adorned with the tangerine quartz crystals to restore the broken aspects of the figurative pair. They appear partially crystalized in form. The aragonite is from Morocco and has many different formations. This one in particular emulates a cloud which is compliments the 18th century Italian gilded angels. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the pair of Italian angels...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

Italian Oversized Carved Wood and Brass Peach Decorative Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s Italian decorative wood sculpture features an oversized carved peach with a brass stem and leaf. There is no visible maker's mark. Measurements: 6 in diameter (15...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.5"W x ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Spirit of the Thunderbird Bronze Statue by Chris Navarro
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Spirit of the Thunderbird bronze by Chris Navarro. Open edition. Piece features a Native American man with bird style headdress dancing on a drum. Extremely well crafter and well don...
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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Captive Soldier - Italie (Rome), 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A Captive Soldier Gilt Bronze, Lost Wax Italie (Rome), 17th century H 17 x Dia 10 cm H 6 2/3 x Dia 4 inch The 17th century witnessed a flourishing of artistic expression across Eur...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass sculpture of Adonis in bust form on a black glass plinth by Dino Rosin. Murano, Venice Italy. Signed in numerous places. In excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

17th CENTURY BRONZE GROUP, RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid bronze sculptural group depicting the rape of the Sabine women, made with the ancient lost wax technique. The drama of the scene is rendered with great mastery: in the cente...
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17th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Attractive Multi colour Murano vase Vintage Decorative Art
Located in London, GB
Fine Attractive Vintage Multi colour Murano vase Decorative Art Period 1970 `a Measures: Height 16 cm
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1970s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian 18th century sculpture of St. Peter of Verona. A magnificent sculpture of St Peter martyr of Verona, created by a member of the Lombard art school in Verona Italy, in the...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

XVII secolo, Rilievi in marmo raffiguranti papa Innocenzo XI e Pio V
Located in Milan, IT
XVII secolo Rilievi raffiguranti papa Innocenzo XI e Pio V (2) Marmo, cm diametro 29 I due manufatti in esame, una rara coppia di tondi in marmo riferibili al XVII secolo, rappre...
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17th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture. Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999) Exaltation Intaglio molded acrylic sculpture w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
Located in Turku, FI
Big Art Glass Bird Designed by Oiva Tikka for Iittala Finland. Dimensions: Length 26cm / 10.20in Height 18cm / 7in Width 13cm / 5.1in Signed "O.Toikka Nuutajärvi"
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Gilt-wood Standing Lion On Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion with its original weathered gilding. France circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair . Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:28...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Small 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small Hand carved winged angelhead with its original gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:14cm W:11,5cm D:7cm
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Wooden Hand Caved Bear Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Bear Figurine with striped design and dark wood tone. Hand Carved detailing. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 6 W ; 3 D ; 4 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Figurines With Flute From Ecuador by Akios Industry.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden figure was hand made in Ecuador. Depicts a person carrying a flute. Beautiful wood grain with exaggerated features. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Di...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian silver and gold leaf crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a mica cluster and a calcite crystal. The mica specimen is from the Great Smoky Mountain...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Putti Cherub Wall Sculpture Holding Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. Hand carved, the putti carving is shown holding a bunch of grapes in his hands. The cherub is expressive in it's movement...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

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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