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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Belle Époque
19th Century Italian Belle Époque Alabaster Sculpture by Emilio Fiaschi
Located in London, GB
A Carved Alabaster Figure
By Emilio Fiaschi of Florence
This Italian alabaster sculpture by Fiaschi displays his skillful mastery by accentuating the grace of the female form throug...
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19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Folk Art Walnut Burr Sculpture Carved Human Form Life Size
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Exceptional folk art sculpture depicting a human head and body dressed in a waving organic form cloak with a bone eyepiece.
Exceptional patina with strong carved flowing lines produ...
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
French Bronze, "The Looking Glass", Nude Looking into Cheval Mirror, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
This bronze has all the ingredients needed to make it very special. The subject matter a sexy nude beauty looking into a Cheval mirror, the patina, detailed casting, and remarkable ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large French Bronze Sculpture After Michel Leonard Beguine (1855-1929)
By Michel-Léonard Béguine
Located in New York, NY
Large (41 inch tall) patinated bronze sculpture of a fairy with sceptre standing upon a globe after the French sculptor, Michel Leonard Beguine (1855-1929).
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Grieving Cupid, ca. 1860’s
Located in New York, NY
Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this exceptionally fine statuette depicts a cupid with a suffering expression on his face and an empty quiver of arrows at his feet. This composition instantly evokes an unambiguous emotion in the viewer – the love is gone.
Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.13 inches (17.82cm)
With: 3.63 inches (9.07cm)
Depth: 3.38 inches (8.45cm)
Meissen
Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...
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1860s German Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco marble statue of a Japanese Geisha by Armand Martial (1884-1960)
Located in New York, NY
Very finley carved Art Deco marble statue of a Japanese Geisha 7500 by Armand Martial (1884-1960)
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Puerto Rican Santos De Palos/Wood Carved Sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and hand painted the saints inspired in their personal ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Woman with Roses Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Woman with Roses 19th Century spelter statue and column of a young woman in a flowing dress, rose garland on her head and rose on her lapel, a floral motif, signed“Aug Moreau” on t...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Italian, 1858–1941 Carrara Marble Sculpture "Un Angelo" by Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A very fine 19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture depicting a wonderful angel, original carved marble, by Emilio ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
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18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior
Traditionally carved Benin artistry
Circa 1970
Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
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Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
A Museum quality bronze sculpture entitled Eternelle Lumiere By E. Drouot
Located in Dallas, TX
A Museum quality bronze sculpture by Edouard Drouot . ( French 1859-1945) entitled Eternelle Lumiere . The Rouge marble pedestal is 1...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Queen of the Fields Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Belle Époque spelter statue and column of Queen of the Fields / Reine Des Pres, a young woman in a flowing dress with a wheat arrangement in her hand.
Signed “Aug...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Found and Salvaged Industrial Objects, Metal Sculpture on Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Known for his steel furniture, Jim Rose was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique, interesting items. Here he has paired various repurposed finds together to create...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Metal
Spelter Sculpture of Demeter Persephone Embracing By François Moreau
Located in Lisbon, PT
A spelter statue of Demeter and Persephone embracing it other with their tunics flowing in the wind. Signature “H Moreau” signed and foundry seal title statue “Protection” circa 1880...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
French 19th/20th Century Bronze of a Fairy “Lutin des Bois”, After Luca Madrassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Figure titled “Lutin des Bois” (Woodland Fairy or Elf) after Luca Madrassi (Italian, 1869-1914). The beautifully executed slender fig...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
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1890s Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Eurydice by Eugène Marioton Woman
Located in Lisbon, PT
Eurydice, one of the Nereids, is depicted in a bronze statue from the 19th century. Her long hair flows freely amidst a rocky landscape and she wears a conch shell as an earring. The...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Puerto Rican Santos de Palos -Three Wise Men Wood Carved Sculptures
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renown tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by masters carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and painted the saints inspired in their personal relig...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french bronze sculpture of a boy with a sword by Louis Kley
By: Louis Kley
Material: bronze, alabaster, copper, stone, metal
Technique: cast, patinated, molded, me...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Copper, Metal, Bronze
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Belle Époque French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with Overall and Hat by Louis Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in North Miami, FL
Belle Époque french bronze sculpture of a boy with overall and a hat by Louis Kley
By: Louis Kley
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork
Dimen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Metal, Bronze
Greenlandica, Taki Petersen. Massive sculpture in soapstone. Hunter and seal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, Taki Petersen.
Heavy and massive sculpture in soapstone depicting a hunter and a seal.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated 80.
Dimensions: H 15.7 cm. x L 13.5 cm.
Category
1980s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Oip Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Spelter
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
French Gold Gilt Bronze and Marble Male Putti Sculpture, 19th c
Located in New York, NY
An antique French gold gilt bronze male 'putti' figure sculpture atop a marble column, Belle Epoque, circa late-19th century, France. A substantial patinated gold gilt bronze male 'p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Women figures Dancing - Etienne Henry DUMAIGE (1830-1888)
Located in PARIS, FR
Bacchanal, or two young girls dancing and playing the tambourine, one carrying a wand decorated with flowers.
Bronze with Brown patina signed DUMAIGE
Henry Etienne Dumaige (1830-1888...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Cotton
Belle Époque French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Boy Playing Kamarad by G. Flamand
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Belle Époque french gilt bronze sculpture of boy playing the hunter Kamarad by Georges Flamand
By: Georges Flamand
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Metal, Bronze
Monumental Hanau German Silver Gilt Nef Ship -- 45 in 115 cm
By Hanau
Located in New York, US
Our monumental silver gilt Schlüsselfelder ship or nef, attributed to Hanau, Germany, late 19th to early 20th century, measures an impressive 45 1/4 inches (115 cm) tall and is exqui...
Category
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, Tupilak.
Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone.
Greenland mid-20th century.
In good condition, with damage to the base (see photo).
Dimensions: H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Late 20th Century Nude Figure Sculpture, Unsigned
Located in Charleston, SC
Nude sculpture figure of woman kneeling. Late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Art Nouveau Bronze Female Bust by George van der Straeten (1856-1928)
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Nouveau period patinated bronze bust of a lovely female by George van der Straeten (1856-1928).
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Object Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn house models or bird houses. This sculpture works alone on a shelf or table or can be grouped with other house sculptures by the artist. Each house sculpture is unique in design and color.
Jim Rose
Structure #168
found steel with natural rust patina and paint
6h x 4.50w x 2.50d in
15.24h x 11.43w x 6.35d cm
Jim Rose
b. 1966
Bio
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education
1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery...
Category
2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lo...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic woman in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
1970/80s.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 14.0 cm x L 12.0 cm x W 6.0 cm.
Soapstone - also kn...
Category
1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Flowers
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Alphaious Campbell Wood Carved Profile of a Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alphaious Campbell carved wood wall hanging, c.1987. The painted folk art piece showcases various profiles of a bearded man.
Dimensions
9" width x 32.5" height
Condition
Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Timber man Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lo...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Large Signed Barbedienne Antique French Bronze Sculpture of the Venus de Milo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze sculputre.
Depicting the Venus de Milo.
After the ancient model by Alexandros of Antioch.
Bearing an Achille Collas reduction seal and a Barbedienne mark.
P...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Grønlandica, Sarak, Greenlandic hunter in profile, sculpture in soapstone.
1970/80s.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 10.5 cm x W 8.0 cm.
Category
1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile. Hand-carved. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, wooden sculpture of a hunter in profile.
Hand-carved.
Mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 8.0 cm x W 7.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mexican Burnished Clay Hand Oaxaca Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic Organic Pre-Hispanic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic clay hand sculpture is a piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. The hand is decorated with birds on each finger, inspired by a textile from Chiapas. Manuel mentions the main character is a friend of his that had a great love for birds and nature.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Greenlandica, old hunter with a seal on his back, sculpture in soapstone.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, an old hunter with a seal on his back.
Sculpture in soapstone.
Mid-20th century.
In good condition with two small chips.
Dimensions: H 15.0 cm x W 3.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Stone Tiki Garden Statue on Base
By Tiki
Located in Ferndale, MI
Unique two pice garden statue. Tiki style form sits in stand. Most likely cast cement.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze sculpture by Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Pair Of Patinated Cast Bronze Busts of Bellona and Minerva
Located in Montreal, QC
Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully cast in the Renaissance Beaux Arts style, featuring cherubs , sea horses and classi...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cold-painted bronze sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century
By Geschutzt
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze bird sculpture signed Geschützt. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pipe Smoking Standing Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lo...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei Pupi) marionette, which is made of tin, wood and canvas ca. 1930s.
The Sicilian Pu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Weathered Statue of a Putti Playing Tambourine
The musical nymph is set on a square base
This is a pleasantly weathered piece in good detail to be ...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure Wearing a Military Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming.
The military hat...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970
Located in Monrovia, CA
OSKAR RAOUL Papier Mache / Paper Mache Sculpture Of A Clown Or Tramp Resembles The Likeness Of Charlie Chaplin, The Little Tramp.
OSKAR RAOUL Is A Well Known Mexican Papier Mache Clown...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
"Harpoonist", 1930s Folk Art - Art Deco Relief Sculpture in Gray Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable example of folk art sculpture influenced by the stylization of 1930s Art Deco, this bas relief sculpture depicts a man aiming a long harpoon toward his prey below, his b...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
French Bronze Sculpture of Violinist "Sans Souci" by Tharel for Susse Frères
By Leon Tharel, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french patinated bronze sculpture of violinist 'Sans Souci' with marble base by Léon Tharel for Susse Frères
By: Léon Tharel, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, metal, marble
Technique: cast, patinated, hand-crafted, metalwork
Dimensions: 6.5 in x 9 in x 9.5 in
Date: late 19th century, circa 1890
Style: Belle Époque, Romanticism
Place of origin: France
Antique reclining...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Charming Northern Swedish Handmade Folk Art Wooden Figurines
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming hand-carved wooden figurines in folk art from northern Sweden. The set of 6 figurines are made by hand in solid Swedish pine and painted by My...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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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