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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Element of gothic architecture France or Flanders, 15th century Measures: 48 x 50 x 17 cm This element of limestone architecture representing two angels above a Gothic pointed arch, was probably the crowning of a stone tabernacle. Dressed in an alb tightened at the waist by a belt, the angels keep in their hands the instruments of passion: the crown of thorns, the ladder to descend from the cross...
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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century
Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century

Element of Gothic Architecture, France or Flanders, 15th Century

Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Monumental stone capital carved in high relief with foliage and a central coat of arms. France, 15th century 34 x 49 x 47 cm Provenance : Georges Demotte collection, then André Macé, see the photo taken by Demotte in his workshop around 1930. The foliage that surrounds the central ecu with the details of the stems, ribs and lobes shows a naturalistic attention characteristic of 15th century ornamental carving. This large capital with vegetable decoration was made during the 15th century in France, probably for a castle as it suggests the presence of the central shield, originally painted and gilded. The work reveals the exceptional virtuosity of Gothic sculptors who tried giving the illusion of the flexibility of stems and leaves. The kale, which here surrounds the central shield, is a plant characteristic of the exuberance of the flora of the Flamboyant Gothic. This beautiful capital comes from the collection of Georges Joseph Demotte (1877-1923) famous art dealer of Belgian origin specialized in Medieval...
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15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century
Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century

Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
Lavishly pigmented and carved with intricate detail, this gilt figurine was originally a decorative element from an ornate bed surround. The petite figurine...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700
Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700

Amphora Ceramic Mother and Child Wall Plaque, Belgium, Elie Van Damme, 1960s
By Amphora, Rogier Vandeweghe, Elie van Damme
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful creation in ceramic of Madonna and Child by Elie Van Damme for Amphora Ceramics situated in Sint-Andreis outside Bruges, Belgium. Rogier Vandeweghe,b. 1923 Bruges, Belgium,...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Ceramic, Pottery

Amphora Ceramic Mother and Child Wall Plaque, Belgium, Elie Van Damme, 1960s
Amphora Ceramic Mother and Child Wall Plaque, Belgium, Elie Van Damme, 1960s

Amphora Ceramic Mother and Child Wall Plaque, Belgium, Elie Van Damme, 1960s

Baroque Carved Wood Christ Altar Figure
Located in New York, NY
Baroque carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing Christ, mounted on wooden base, likely 18th century. In very good vintage conditi...
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Baroque Carved Wood Christ Altar Figure
Baroque Carved Wood Christ Altar Figure

Baroque Carved Wood Christ Altar Figure

Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Perseus (or Mars?) Padua, first half of the 17th century follower of Tiziano Aspetti (Padua, 1559 - Pisa, 1607) bronze with dark patina State of conservation: the dark patina cov...
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1620s Italian Renaissance Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century

Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and large 18th century carved religious figure that resembles St. Francis. 159 cm / 62.5 inch tall. Carved in one piece of Balayong wood....
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Mid-18th Century Philippine Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"

Venitian Dancer Gold Glass Murano gold incrustation by Seguso, Italy 1960
By Archimede Seguso
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Seguso venitian couple with incrustation gold glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Seguso da...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Venitian Dancer Gold Glass Murano gold incrustation by Seguso, Italy 1960
Venitian Dancer Gold Glass Murano gold incrustation by Seguso, Italy 1960

Venitian Dancer Gold Glass Murano gold incrustation by Seguso, Italy 1960

Sailing Boat Gold Glass Murano by Seguso, Italy 1960
By Archimede Seguso
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Seguso sailing boat with incrustation gold glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique Seguso sailin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Sailing Boat Gold Glass Murano by Seguso, Italy 1960
Sailing Boat Gold Glass Murano by Seguso, Italy 1960

Sailing Boat Gold Glass Murano by Seguso, Italy 1960

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large and exceedingly rare 18th century Italian carved wood figure of a Neopolitan Angel. Painted carved wood head, arms, and le...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figure
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figure

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figure

Scandinavian Style Ceramic Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ceramic pottery figures. His and hers figures are carefully crafted. Unmarked, no label present. Work is consistent with Scandinavian pottery, attributed in style to Lisa Larson. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Style Ceramic Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson 1960s
Scandinavian Style Ceramic Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson 1960s

Scandinavian Style Ceramic Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson 1960s

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
With standing classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height cm 170 with square form bases cm H 92 x W 52 x 5...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

17th Century Polychrome Carved Sculpture of King David Playing the Harp
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Flanders 17th century, King David playing the harp, sculpture in polychromed wood, beautiful patina.
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Polychrome Carved Sculpture of King David Playing the Harp
17th Century Polychrome Carved Sculpture of King David Playing the Harp

17th Century Polychrome Carved Sculpture of King David Playing the Harp

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Rome, IT
With standing classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height cm 170 with square form bases cm H 92 x W 52 x 5...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish Andalusian giltwood painted St. Joseph with Baby Jesus figure sculpture.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture
18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture

18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture

Exquisite Pair of 18th Century Italian Angelic Wood Carved Male Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Italian pair of carved and giltwood angelic male figures from the early 18th century. This pair of antique statues from Italy each ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Exquisite Pair of 18th Century Italian Angelic Wood Carved Male Figures
Exquisite Pair of 18th Century Italian Angelic Wood Carved Male Figures

Exquisite Pair of 18th Century Italian Angelic Wood Carved Male Figures

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and well cast 16th-17th century Tibetan gilt copper alloy statue of Shantideva, the great 8th century Indian teacher and scholar.  The gilt bronze figure expertly cast, with wonderful detail and rich gilding. The face cold painted gold with polychrome details. Shantideva sits upon a double lotus pedestal, a Vajra before him, an overflowing kapala skull cup...
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16th Century Tibetan Ming Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Shantideva, 16th-17th Century, Tibet

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...
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1750s Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures

Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large carved, lacquered and gilt Ava style marble head of the Buddha, Burma (now Myanmar), 17th century. Originally part of what must have been a monumental Buddha...
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Mid-17th Century Burmese Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century
Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century

18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century handmade giltwood decorative element representing a trophy of music in an entourage of flowering branches, France, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element
18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element

18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element

Maxime Adam-Tessier Figural Bronze Sculpture
By Maxime Adam-Tessier
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important figural bronze abstract sculpture, Claire, by Maxime Adam-Tessier (1920-2000) circa 1960s. Her unique bust is atypical of his work. Signed with a monogram and mark...
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1960s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Maxime Adam-Tessier Figural Bronze Sculpture
Maxime Adam-Tessier Figural Bronze Sculpture

Maxime Adam-Tessier Figural Bronze Sculpture

Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Each with cherub holding a flowering branch, on a white cylindrical marble base with square marble plinth.
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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Italian 17th Century Santos Sculpture in Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian 17h century sculpture of a Santos in carved wood - resting on his steel display stand, circa 1680.
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17th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian 17th Century Santos Sculpture in Wood
Italian 17th Century Santos Sculpture in Wood

Italian 17th Century Santos Sculpture in Wood

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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