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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Carved Soapstone Table Top Dragon Sculptures
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand carved soapstone vases with a dragon motif. Measurements are for each piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
19th C. Italian Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture Nude Discuss Athlete, in Repose
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Italian Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture Nude Discuss Athlete, in Repose
Attributed to the Naples Foundry, mid-19th century or older casting
A 19th-century Italian Grand Tour ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Model of Torpedo Boat 'Donau Monitor' Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A fine shipyard model of an early Torpedo ship. This model of a Torpedo war boat monitored the Donau river around the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It was handcrafted early to mid-20th century from East Germany or Russia. This detailed boat is highly collectible. It came from a private collection of torpedo boats...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Mythological Bronze Ornament of Atlas, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A mythological piece depicting Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas (Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan/God condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
A studio art ceramic sculpture of two mermaids, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very special studio art ceramic pottery sculpture of two - perhaps lesbian - mermaids sharing a secret, signed, mid twentieth century. This unique sculpture also doubles as a catch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Greek God Apollo 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the famous Greek God Apollo, modelled upon a shaped circular socle, inscribed monogram 'NF' and numbered 2...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Turquoise Blue Foo Dog Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century vintage turquoise blue foo dog sculptures, circa 1970s. These symbolic guardians have a beautiful blue turquoise ceramic hue and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Original Figurine Ballerina by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte, Italy 1987
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing original porcelain figurine Ballerina by Giuseppe Armani for Capodimonte made in Florence, Italy in the 1987.
The sculpture ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Carved White Marble Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved marble angel. Made out of one piece, France, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. More pictures are available on request.
Category
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
2 antique articulated wooden display hands
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful set of antique wooden display hands for gloves. These display hands date from around the 1950s and they come from a glove store.
Look carefully at the photos, they are all ...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Robin Hood Sculpture, 1920
By D'arsenes
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by J.d'Arsenes, France, 1920s. Robin Hood. Spelter, bakelite and marble. Height : 26"(66cm), Width : 19"(48.4cm), Depth : 7.1"(18cm). Fashionable theme at ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Ernest Rancoulet, Sculpture Group of a Man and Woman “L’ Age d’or ” 1870 – 1915
By Rancoulet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautifully imposing sculpture by the artist Ernest Rancoulet.
The artist paid a lot of attention to the performance of the clothing and the hairstyle. The sculpture has a plate ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
Category
19th Century French Moorish Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian alabaster bust.
Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabaster bust...
Category
1860s Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21).
Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem.
Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator.
However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary.
To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene.
On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come.
Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities.
This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy.
This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily.
This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century.
This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum.
Literature
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"
Located in New York, NY
Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"
A rare and important marble bust head relief portrait on The Prophet Zepha...
Category
19th Century Italian American Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Life-Size Stone Head
Located in Madrid, ES
Introduce a piece of history into your collection with this antique life-size stone head from the early 1900s. This impressive sculpture captures the essence of classical art, making it a standout piece for any decor.
Features:
Material: Crafted from high-quality stone, known for its durability and timeless appeal.
Design: This life-size head sculpture features intricate detailing and lifelike characteristics, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Its realistic portrayal adds a touch of classical elegance to any setting.
Condition: The piece is in good condition, maintaining its original charm and detailed features over the years.
Dimensions:
Height: 34 cm (13.4 inches)
Width: 20 cm (7.9 inches)
Depth: 20 cm (7.9 inches)
Decorative Appeal:
This life-size stone head is more than just a decorative item; it is a piece of art that brings historical significance and classical beauty to any space. Perfect for display on a pedestal, shelf, or as a centerpiece in a room, it adds a sense of sophistication and artistic heritage to your home or office.
Why You'll Love It:
Owning this antique stone head...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Resin Sculpture by A. Santini Tuscany, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Resin women sculpture by Santini Tuscany, a one-of-a-kind piece of Italian design that is sure to make a statement in any space. This unique piece is a true work of art, crafted from...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Figural Group on Marble, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco "Diana Huntress" figural group in spelter possibly by Molins or Ballesté. Features a female archer with a dog. All rests on a solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Antique Bronze of Vercingetorix with His Son by Emile Laporte 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large French bronze sculpture of Vercingetorix with his son by Emile Laporte (1858 - 1901), circa 1890 in date.
The standing figure of Vercingetorix wearing a winged hel...
Category
1890s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dante Morozzi ceramic sculpture dated 1931 and signed
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Ceramic signed and dated 1931 D.Morozzi, little damage on the foot, see photo
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Figurative Man Sitting Contemplation Bronze Manner Giacometti
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- The composition is the timeless theme of contemplation in the manner of Alberto Giacometti.
- Physical characteristics have been removed and reduced to create a pared down form which accentuates how the viewer receives and responds to this thinking/meditative man in a relaxed pose being with himself and what is around him.
- The organic hand working is highly textured defining the work creating different perspectives and contours.
- Modelled in resin with antique bronze finish
- Signed Mendes
- Alberto Giacometti is best known for his elongated figures, often walking or standing, as well as figural groupings in different spatial situations. Giacometti’s unique vision whittled his subjects down to heavily worked but stick-thin figures.
- Opportunity to purchase a sculpture in the manner of one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century at a fraction of the cost of an original.
Supplied on a custom made acrylic plinth...
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Rare Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920
By Peter Hartmann
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Peter Hartmann, Switzerland, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Swiss sculptor Peter Hartmann, dating from the 1920s. This ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antoine-Louis Barye '1795-1875' Signed Bronze of Lion Crushing a Snake ca. 1870
Located in CH
Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Snake. Bronze with a brown patina signed Barye on the left hand side of the base. The bronze sculpture is sitting on a black m...
Category
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Jansen Style Metal Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Large scale vintage palmetto palm tree sculpture crafted in metal having a "hip" anodized finish with torch burnt highlights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Carrara Marble Hands Sculpture by Eric Theret, France, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern Carrara Marble Hands Sculpture "Jeux de mains" by Eric Theret, France, 1990s.
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Mid-Century African Woman Figurine by Cortendorf, 1950s
By Cortendorf
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice sculpture of an African woman from the Cortendorf Porzellanfabrik in Coburg Germany.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hand-Carved Seated Female Nude Sculpture in Walnut signed Aldo Calo
By Aldo Calo
Located in New York, NY
This deeply felt and beautifully made Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Seated Female Nude Sculpture in Walnut signed Aldo Calo (B. 1910) originates from Italy, C. 1968. A brilliant ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of mixed metals mounted on a free form burl wood base. The perfect accent tabletop or desktop piece to complement mid century and industrial modern decor.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Bronze Sculpture Herme Naples Italy 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully detailed antique Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Hermes, dating from Circa 1880.
Hermes is cast after the original held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples...
Category
1880s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Franz Bergman Bruno Zach Cold Painted Bronze Peacock with Fanned Train
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This fabulous bronze peacock was made at Franz Bergman's Vienna foundry and bears the name of sculptor Bruno Zach. The highly detailed sculpture is beautifully cast and features cold painted polychrome decoration. The peacock's crested head is turned slightly to the left and its magnificent fanned tail feathers - also known as a train - are realistically rendered and arch forward as they rise. The train has splayed feathers at both ends that rest flat on the display surface, preventing instability. The feathers have been finished with white shafts and greenish-gold vanes while the ornamental black eyespots are accented with metallic rose and copper colored paint. It should be noted that the back of the bird's train is also highly detailed lending visual interest if viewed from the front or the rear.
The peacock's head and body are painted in a silvery color while the painted decoration on the head includes large white masks and black eyes that are ringed in orange. The bird's angled beak is finished in yellow and has well defined upper and lower sections. The peacock's wings are positioned parallel to its body and extend back beyond the train. The outside of each wing is accented in mottled copper and black paint while the rear portions bear a series of painted copper and black stripes. The bird's thin legs are finished in gray and have black spurs at the back. Its long toes terminate in sharp black talons.
The peacock is in very good condition with no replacements or repairs. As an antique, the piece shows signs of age including minor areas of paint loss that are noted for accuracy. It stands 8" at the tallest point of the train and is 11.5" as measured across the widest points of the train. The piece is 3.25" at its deepest point. The back of the train bears a partially legible Bergman amphora-shaped foundry mark with a B at the center. It is also signed 'Zach' in cast at the underside of one section of tail feathers for sculptor Bruno Zach who had a history of collaborating with Bergman to edit and cast some of his works. The peacock weighs 3lbs 2oz.
This lovely antique Vienna Bronze peacock sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Plaster of Paris and Resin Red Abstract Totem Floor Indoor Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This monumental and arresting abstract tall life-size floor sculpture is a mixed-media of plaster of pairs over molded fiberglass with red rub paint. It rotates and pivots from side ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Antique Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Sculpture of St Peter, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture of St Peter seated on a bronze throne, circa 1880 in date.
This patinated bronze sculpture of St. Peter is after the original by Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302) in St. Peters basilica in Rome. It features St. Peter seated upon a carved marble throne...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled “Les Premiers Pas” by Henri Plé
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Entitled “Les Premiers Pas” (First Steps) by Henri Plé
Henri Plé and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Depicting a mother helping her baby learn how t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
BACCARAT Be@rbrick Set of 6 Figurines
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BACCARAT Bearbrick set of 6 glass crystal figurines from collaboration with the Japanese brand Medicom Toy / Made in France
Original mark on the base / comes in original box
Width: 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Magnificent Italian Sculpture in Carrara Marble " Torso " Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian sculpture in Carrara marble " Torso " early 20th Century.
Italy
Complete height with base: 43cm
perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Crash Vase 2 by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Crash vase 2 by Zieta
Dimensions: H 25 x W 16 x D 18 cm.
Materials: polished stainless steel.
Unobtrusive deformation Crash Vases reflect the “controll...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints.
These ...
Category
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Gary Weisman Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture
By Gary Weisman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze sculpture by Gary Weisman of a male nude torso.
With a mixed chocolate brown and verdigris patina.
Gary Weisman is an important living American sculptor active in Phi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Category
20th Century Congolese Dutch Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Glass Bonsai Hand Blown Sculpture Tree Nature Zen Calm Organic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing an exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture representing a bonsai tree, masterfully crafted by the renowned Italian artist Simone Crestani. This stunning sculpture encapsulates the delicate beauty and profound symbolism of a bonsai, capturing the essence of nature in a timeless work of art.
"The bonsai is the symbol of my work; it is the art of giving form, with respect and full understanding of what I am taking care of. The bonsai is a concentration of life, it overcomes the barrier of size and expresses strength and energy; it is a work of art that is never finished, in which nature continues to develop and evolve. I shape the material, but the end result has an identity of its own. I help it to grow and wait until it gives me an indication of the equilibrium that will allow it to express itself. With the bonsai, I am always ready to start work again, to reach a new limit, to follow a new branch of thought. It is my work that grows, slowly, with exertion and wisdom, and each day gives me life and emotions."
This hand-blown glass bonsai tree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Goldscheider "The Captured Bird" Porcelain Sculpture by Josef Lorenzl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco porcelain sculpture "The Captured Bird" by Goldscheider Porzellan Manufactur. Designed in Austria by Josef Lorenzl. (1930's).
Marked on the base.
Dimensions:
12.5"...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Singularly Intriguing Clay Bust Of A Cloaked Woman
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A private, calming and quiet piece by an unknown artist
Beautifully crafted and subtly finished with dark green matt glaze
Circa 1980s
Unsigned
Height 9.5 inch, Width 5 inch, Depth 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Albert Leon Wilson Signed Mid-Century Modern Nude Female Abstract Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. This is one of the best pieces we have come across of his work.
Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator, and photographer, winning over 20 graphic art awards from the Rochester Society of Communicating Artists. Afterward, he found his calling working with welded and bent metals and designing abstract sculptures often featuring figures and animals. He passed away in 1999.
The sculpture is signed and dated (1968) with Wilson's traditional imprint/stamp.
Wilson's work has been exhibited at the York State Craft Fair, Ithaca College, NY; Northeast Craft Fair, Am. Craftmen's Council, Mount Snow...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage mid century David bust sculpture A Santini made in Italy
By A. Santini
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage David Bust Replica of Famous Statue David - Premium Sculpted Resin of Marble with White Marble Finish Hand Painted and patinated, made in Italy.
Condition: It is in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Bitossi Aldo Londi Style Horse Pony Figure, Italy, circa 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue bought in Italy. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item and still in great condition. A nice add...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Very Large Virgin and Child ( 49 inches) , Champagne, circa 1500
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Large Virgin and Child in walnut wood, carved in the round, trampling on Eve biting into the apple.
The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian...
Category
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Madonna con Bambino Round Low Relief
Located in Milan, IT
This round low relief is a singular artwork crafted by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli in 1896 and exhibited in the monument for Donatello in the Saint Lawrenc...
Category
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Lifesize Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Bathing Venus
Located in New York, NY
Lovely lifesize terracotta figure of Venus in her bath set upon a rectangular pedestal.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
By Leza McVey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Leza McVey Surrealist "Eye in Hand" Ceramic Sculpture, 1977
Partially glazed stoneware
Signature: Signed "Leza" inside the hand
Dimensions: 23¾" H × 14¼" W × 7¾" D
Conditi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
"Seated Nude", Rare Ceramic Sculpture of Male Nude by Jenö Grantner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and powerful, this depiction of a male nude figure, seated on a tree trunk and looking to his right, was sculpted by Hungarian sculptor Jenö Grantner around 1940. The...
Category
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD
The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Antique Religious Grand Tour Plaque Last Supper Painting Alabaster Champleve
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Religious Grand Tour heavy gauge wall hanging or free-standing Patinated Bronze Cast Rectangular Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of generous proportions and Continental origin possible France, depicting a classical scene of the Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Beautifully mounted on to a rectangular light green Alabaster or Onyx plaque with highly ornate Champleve enamel detailing in colours, which is mounted on to a polished brass backing.
Condition: Good condition with nice patination and no losses, no imperfections anywhere, backing support is very sturdy.
Beautiful and quite unusual religious offering, wonderful gift.
Height: (entire as image one) 8" (20cm). Width: (at base) 10.75” (27cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller.
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Category
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Le Gambe Resin and Stone Sculpture Portraying Women's Legs
Located in Barranquilla, CO
A celebration of female strength and the subtleties of the human body.
Hand-sculpted and hand-cast objects in stone-resin composite.
All of Marcela Cure’s collectible design object...
Category
2010s Colombian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
1970s Floating Light Bulb in Lucite Sculpture by Pierre Giraudon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking and whimsical late mid-century sculpture, paperweight, and crowd-pleasing decor item, this piece was designed by Pierre Giraudon, an artist and designer known for suspendi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Italian Carved Stone Fruits, Set of Sixteen
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of sixteen carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Figural Bronze by Aharon Bezalel
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking figural bronze by Israeli sculptor Aharon Bezalel (1925 - 2012). Abstract family grouping of 5 made up of 7 cast bronze pieces coming together to make this formal portrait d...
Category
1980s Israeli Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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.