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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1980s
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...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome manufactured by Heissner, Germany, ca. 1920s. The dwarf has grabbed a pig by the hind legs and is holdi...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Espana Aux Boules Dancer Sculpture by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, Signed
Located in Beirut, LB
The "Espana Aux Boules" Dancer Sculpture , by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, captures the essence of a moment with its captivating beauty and graceful form.
Crafted in France...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Metal
Bronze 1st World War Kilted Scottish Soldier.
Located in London, GB
Signed "E.Carlier".
Noted French Sculpter.
Good model of a first world war kilted Scottish soldier in full kit.
Having a nice brown patina.
Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Arab Boy" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A vibrant early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure of a young Arab boy holding a staff behind his back with very fine hand chased surface detail and good naturalistic c...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Egyptian Dancer' an Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Egyptian Dancer' by Demetre Chiparus. A cold painted bronze sculpture of a dancer dressed in Egyptian style scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an axe in his hands and is standing next to a ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Bronze Painted Terracotta Italian Child Bust Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian terracotta sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Finely chiseled work in bronze painted terracotta depicting the bust of a child. Beautifully sized and pleasantl...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Bronze Sculpture Of Seated Ballerina By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Norwood, NJ
Period Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzo (1852-1950) of a beautiful ballerina seated with a pleasant gaze, in traditional outfit of tutu and tying her pointe shoes in prepar...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Rosenthal figurine, only 200 versions in existence:
A scantily clad Art Nouveau beauty, a belt around her hips with a long, softly falling shawl draping around her legs, a ...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
26
Martin Brothers Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn
8.5cm high, 3cm wide, 3cm deep
Firing cracks
Dated 1901
£950
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Burmese Cast Brass Courtly Dancer Figurine, Signed Maung Yai
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An exceptionally well-cast figure of an elegant male Burmese court dancer in traditional dress. The figure is mounted on its original wooden stand. It stands balanced on one foot and...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese High Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Okimono Man with Rabbits
Located in Newark, England
The charming figure, carved from a single piece of wood is exceptionally carved showing the male figure with humorous expression holding two Rabbits one by the ears and the second under his arm. A third Rabbit stands at the feet of the male looking up, each rabbit with a different expression. The male figure is wearing traditional Japanese attire with his hair tied back stood upon a naturalistic base. The figure dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900.
Notes The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals to feature in the Japanese Zodiac signs which follows the Chinese astrological system along with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Such division is connected with the Jupiter cycle around the Sun, which lasts about 12 years. As 2023 is the year of the Rabbit...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Fencer" by Rudolf Küchler
By Rudolf Kuchler
Located in London, GB
An impressive Austrian bronze study of a muscular fencer in mid lung with excellent golden patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a decorative integral base, si...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Martin Brothers Triple Bird Group
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
13
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare and Well Modelled Tripple Bird Group modelled as a Central Male Bird with a Female either side.
17.5cm high, 16cm wide, 6cm deep
Dated 1914
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Olympian" by Ernest Becker
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century bronze study of a muscular Olympian athlete about to cross the finishing line. The bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand finished ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Greek Aphrodite Figural Cast Plaster Statue C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Greek Aphrodite Figural Cast Plaster Statue C1920
Measures- 33''H x 15''W x 10''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Moreau Bronzed Metal Foot Player Statue on Marble Fluted Column C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
L & F Moreau Antique Bronzed Metal Foot Player Statue on Marble Fluted Column C1900
Measures- 29''H x 11.75''W x 10''D
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early 20th C. Italian Bronze Sculpture Depicting Giambattista Perasso 'Balilla'
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian bronze sculpture depicting Giambattista Perasso 'Balilla'
By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork
Dimensi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Rizec Signed Alabaster Bronze & Marble Sculpture of a Woman by Schumacher C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco Rizec Signed Alabaster Bronze & Marble Sculpture of a Woman in Outdoor Setting by Schumacher C1920
Measures- 14.5''H x 5''W x 4.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Alabaster Female Nude Bather on Rose Marble Base, Lighted, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Alabaster Female Nude Bather on Rose Marble Base, Lighted, Signed Galastri, C1900
Measures- 17.75''H x 10.75''W x 10.75''D
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
22
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop
Lacking Staff and large chip to the plinth, several firing cracks
17cm high, 6.5cm wide, 6.5cm deep
Dated 1901
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
17
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers modelled as a Queen sat on a throne flanked by Grotesques
Lacking sceptre and restoration to the left chair leg and cushion tassel
14cm high, 7....
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Pair " Hoop Girl and Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Deco cast and cold painted bronze pair by Ferdinand Preiss. The pair is known as "Hoop Girl" and "Sonny Boy". Each bronze is mounted of a 1" stone base and signed on the back of ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Martin Brothers Figure
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers.
Bust of Samuel Pickwick on a Plinth
Marked to the front “Samuel Pickwick GCMPC” (General Chairman - Member Pickwick Club)
11cm high
Firing crack...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
11
Martin Brothers Chess Piece Modelled as a White Queen sat on a Throne flanked by 4 Grotesques
Lacking Sceptre but otherwise in Good Condition
14cm high, 8cm wide, 8cm deep
Dated 1901
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
10
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp playing the Banjo
Apparently unmarked
9cm high, 9.5cm wide, 10.5cm deep
Circa 1906
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
Located in Dallas, TX
AGATHON LÉONARD (FRENCH, 1841-1923) Danseuse au Cothurne
Signed 'A Léonard' (on reverse) with Susse Frères foundry cachet, further stamped 'M'
Gilt Bronze, light brown patina
21 i...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
2
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp Playing the Drums
This scarce example is all the rarer to have its drum sticks intact - losses of paint to the sticks
The imp is l...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
28
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn
Numerous firing cracks
8.5cm high, 3 cm wide, 3cm deep
Dated 1901
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brothers Musical Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
8
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp modelled as a Chorister
Apparently Unmarked
10cm high, 9.5cm wide, 9cm deep
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Gaston Hauchecorne, Malay Pirate Bronze Sculpture, France 1900s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb bronze sculpture with green patina hues by Gaston Hauchecorne, France 1920s. Representation of a Malay pirate holding on to the railing of a ship with on hand and to the steer...
Category
1920s French Romantic Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20 Century Antique Carved Bronze 3 Generations of Buddha Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
Three generations of Buddha represents Past, Present and Future three generations of Buddha. They are Dipamkara Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha and Maitreya Buddha. They wer hand made from ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze Figure of Male Youth
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A verdigris bronze figure of a young male mounted on a marble plinth. in Grand Tour style.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Martin Brother's Musical Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
9
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp playing the Banjo
Apparently unmarked
Restoration to leg and the banjo head
9cm high
Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brothers Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
1
R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop.
Lacking Staff
16.5cm high
Dated but indistinct - probably 1902
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb in her arms.
Approximately from the 1980s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 26.6 cm x Diameter...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer by Marcel Andre Bouraine France 21925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer.
Sculpture in patinated bronze of a dancing nude standing on one foot holding a fan incised with a design of birds.
...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lifeguard Bronze Patina Statue on Stunning Marble Pedestal Signed by GUILLEMIN
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Lifeguard Bronze Statue on Stunning Marble Pedestal Signed by GUILLEMIN
🌟 A unique piece for art enthusiasts and passionate collectors! We are offering for sale a magnificent lifeg...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Girl with a lamp and an angel with child
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines.
Girl with a nightstand lamp and an angel figurine with a sleeping child.
Approximately from the 1980s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Sticker.
Gi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight.
Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the ba...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a girl sitting on a tree stump.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a girl sitting on a tree stump.
Approximately from the 1980s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 21.0 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 10.0 cm.
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique plaster Bust of Cupid After Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Grand Tour plaster bust of a cherub after the original model by Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643) dating from the early 20th century. Likely of Italian or French origin.
Category
Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit and a girl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines.
Boy in a sailor outfit with a model ship in hand and a girl figurine.
Approximately from the 1980s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Sticker.
Boy: ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Acrylic Sculpture by Frederic Hart Titled "Firebird"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hart's stunning vision of a graceful and heroic female figure whose eyes are closed in rapt adoration and whose hair cascades behind her in windswept abandon. Inspired by his apprec...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa with this magnificent large-scale statue, crafted from exotic wood and dating back to circa 1900. This striking piece of African art showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing, capturing the essence of traditional sculptural forms.
Standing tall with impressive dimensions, this statue depicts a graceful female nude figure, exuding a sense of elegance and beauty. The artisan's skillful handiwork is evident in the meticulously carved details, from the fluid contours of the body to the subtle facial features and flowing lines of the hair.
Crafted from exotic wood native to the region, this statue embodies the cultural and artistic traditions of Central Africa, serving as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of its creators. Whether displayed as a focal point in a curated art collection or as a statement piece in a contemporary interior, this extraordinary statue is sure to captivate and inspire.
With dimensions of Height 69 cm x Length 18 cm x Width 15 cm, this very large African wood statue...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fireman from a Children's Carousel, Germany 1920s
An antique wooden sculpture of a fireman. Formerly used as decoration for the fire engine o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...
Category
1920s American Classical Roman Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Limestone
Stillness Speaks Bronze Sculpture After Salvador Dali
Located in New York, NY
Bronze entitled Stillness Speaks after Salvador Dali (1904-1989) mounted on black marble pedestal.
Category
1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Women
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique Art Deco statue of a nude in patinated bronze.
Category
Early 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Francesco LA MONACA : "Nude", Unique Art nouveau marble sculpture, c. 1910-15
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Francesco LA MONACA (1882-1937, France/ Italy / USA) :
"Nude"
Original hand carved unique sculpture made in white Carrara marble mounted on a rectangular fine black Belgium marble ...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara 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.
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