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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1910s
Untitled Vessel #20, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #19
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #18, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #17, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #16, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #15, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #13, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #12, USA
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Fontaine’s abstract ceramic sculptures are created through a unique process of hand building that relies as much on intuition as structural aptitude. Years apprenticing under ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled Vessel #11, USA
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary ceramist Curtis Fontaine unequivocally embodies the vanguard spirit of the artists of the 1960s who fostered a re-examination of the purpose of clay. Artists like Peter ...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Postmodern Red Orage Ceramic Sculpture Sasso Florio Pac Paccagnella 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern red-orange ceramic sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella, 2023 Sculpture entitled Dondolo in bright red-orange painted ceramic with a matte finish. The subject of t...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Postmodern Purple Ceramic Sculpture Africa Florio Pac Paccagnella, 2023
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern purple ceramic sculpture by Florio Pac Paccagnella, 2023 Bright purple painted ceramic sculpture with matte finish. The subject of the sculpture is geometric and s...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Jungle Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture with Green Patina by Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Panther sculpture named “Jungle” on a stepped marble base. Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco s...
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2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Italian Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman by Aurelio Capsoni, Early 1900
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze sculpture depicting a naked woman, made by Aurelio Capsoni in the early 1900s. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 20 h cm 48.
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jotunheim, Brown Glass & Oak Unique Sculpture by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk
Located in London, GB
Fine cabinet making & crafted oak with handblown & cut tea/amber/brown glass combine to create this unique sculpture "Jotunheim" from the Glasskibe Collection (Jotunheim is the home ...
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2010s Danish Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Oak, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Diego Cabezas Sculpture, circa 2021, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Diego Cabezas sculpture. Very decorative. Signed. Circa 2021, Spain. Very good condition. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts movement that a...
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2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Return of History, a Colourful Boat Glass Sculpture by Baldwin & Guggisberg
Located in London, GB
'The Return of History' is a unique artwork by the American and Swiss artists, Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg. Combining Scandinavian and Venetian glass making techniques, their sculptural boat centrepieces are made from smaller blown and cut glass components nestled (in sand) inside a metallic hull. ''We are migratory creatures; the history of our species is about journeys, departures, leaving and arriving, starting over. And none more so than ourselves. Our new work is both culturally and personally inclined. An autobiographical touch in civilizational reflection. Wherever man goes he builds, laying down cultural lines which gradually transform into relics and artefacts over time''s inevitable march. Urban landscapes and complex designs grow and expand, deteriorate and decay. And on again we move, taking the memories of our exploits with us to use in the next story.'' B&G Baldwin (1947, New York) and Guggisberg (1955, Bern) have been a collaborative team for over forty years. They share an instinctive appreciation for the subtle blending of art and design, functionality and abstract expression, combined with a love of material – especially glass. The list of museums and collections which have acquired their works is long and impressive. Individual showings, as well as participation in group shows, have given them opportunities to present their works at leading galleries and in major museums in Europe, Japan and the United States and their works rank among the best to be found in the international glass art scene. Working freelance, they have also designed successful products for international glass manufacturers since 1985. Their clients have included renowned firms like Rosenthal, Steuben, Corning and Venini. Over time their work has developed its own distinctive signature, based in Italian cold-working (battuto) combined with the Swedish overlay process for layering colours. They have been pioneers in adapting these techniques and in creating a distinct expression of their own. Colour, light, texture, pattern, and shape together reveal an undercurrent of meaning and value, adhering to the simplest of forms and clear lines. Over the years they have become more sculptural in focus, while seeking to imbue their work with a deep connection to archetypal forms and shapes, and striving for the highest level of craftsmanship. They address eternal symbols of human culture and history, while embracing contemporary evolution in form and meaning. In recent years large installations and major exhibitions in public spaces, such as Canterbury Cathedral...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Strange Fruit - The Congregation V, a unique mixed media sculpture by Chris Day
Located in London, GB
'Strange Fruit - The Congregation V' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with terracotta, micro bore copper pipe and coppe...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Orestes, a Clear, Blue & Grey Figurative Glass Sculpture by Cathryn Shilling
Located in London, GB
'Orestes' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist Cathryn Shilling. The interior figure is free-blown glass which is wrapped in kiln-formed glass cane 'fabric' which is app...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Electra, a Clear & Grey Classical Greek Inspired Sculpture by Cathryn Shilling
Located in London, GB
'Electra' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist Cathryn Shilling. The interior figure is free-blown glass which is wrapped in kiln-formed glass cane 'fabric' which is app...
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2010s British Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Njal, Unique Blue Glass & Oak Unique Sculpture by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk
Located in London, GB
'Njal' from the Glasskibe Collection is a unique glass and oak sculpture by the Danish and British artists, Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk. The title explained by the artists; "Njal is a Viking boy’s name that means giant. Viking names were often given special characteristics and bestowed strength and protection in life. We know the names of the Vikings from runic inscriptions and place names, among other things. Many of these names are specific to the Nordic countries". The Danish town of Hundested is steeped in maritime history and richly from the Viking Age. It is the majestic imagery of the Viking ships passing that has inspired two of the harbour’s contemporary craft companies; cabinetmakers Egeværk and glass artists Backhaus & Brown. These two award-winning workshops have combined their masterful crafts in an innovative collaboration; namely a series of sculptures named ”Glasskibe” – Viking ships in hand-blown glass and carved oak. Artworks from this collection have been sold to many private collectors but have also been purchased for the Vikingskipshuset, the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo and more recently, shown at the Danish Pavilion during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. A unique collaboration in the truest sense, drawing on the skills of two crafts, based in two workshops and from two Nationalities, British and Danish. Backhaus & Brown Nanna Backhaus Brown (Danish) and Andrew Jason Brown...
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2010s Danish Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Oak, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Art Nouveau Group 'Lady Feeding a Parrot', by E. Oehler, Meissen Germany, C 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Young lady with her hair pinned up, in a white dress with embroidered borders over a flowered blouse, sitting cross-legged on an armch...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Murano Hand Made Art Glass LTD Unique Piece " Artist tribute "
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art. 1295 Murano is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view regarding to the most exclusive producti...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Five Spanish Painted Iron Cactus Statues
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six Spanish painted iron cactus statues. Dimensions largest: 202 x 40 x 40cm Dimensions smallest: 65 x 40 x 40cm.  
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2010s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Art Deco Austrian Sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zach
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Deco patinated and polychromed bronze sculpture "The Feather" by, Bruno Zack of a Native American Indian with a feather headdress riding a top a running horse. The sc...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"David with His Hound, " Unique and Important Sculpture by Paul Manship, 1914
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dignified and poignant bronze by America's greatest sculptor of the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, this unique piece by Paul Manship depicts young David in ancient Israel...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Bergmann Bronze Lamp Arab Man with Carpet made circa 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning Bronze Figurine: Arab Man Standing in front of Carpet ( = Table Lamp) This finest Vienna Bronze shows a sculptured Arab Man's Figurine as well as it is a Table Lamp: The Arab Warrior is clad in typical garments (= long mantle...
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1910s Austrian Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

L.O.V.E. by Maurizio Cattelan/1/39 Scale Music Box, Edition by Seletti
Located in Kansas City, MO
L.O.V.E. Music Box. Produced as a statement against Fascism. It is the Fascist salute with all but one finger cut off. The hand turns as the music plays. This is a 1:39 Scale Reprodu...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

"Ecce Homo Tesco" Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Cast bronze depicting the evolutionary vision of the artists Doyle and Mallinson. Ed 4/9
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2010s English Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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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