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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Belle Époque
Pair Early 20th Century Scandinavian Faded Milliners Heads, 1900's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair faded wooden gent milliners heads from the early 1900's. The faded lines and the non-treated wood gives these heads there beautiful character. Absolutely top of the li...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Folk Art Masks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very fun pair of hand carved wooden folk art masks circa 1940s. The set is in very good vintage condition and has a hanger on the reverse side; the larger mask...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880. This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

1992 Vaillancourt Folk Art Chalkware Father Christmas Santa Claus #1219
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1992 Vaillancourt Folk Art chalkware figurine #1219 of Father Christmas or Santa Claus dressed in green and gold with a peaked hood and red gl...
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: this is in fact the figurehead of the Whale Ship...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Large Pink Hand Catchall Sculpture Studio Pottery by Unknown American Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade large pink hand sculpture/catchall by unknown American artist. Oversized, goofy and in your face. The soft touch of clay adds some life to th...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Porcelain Young Girl Peasant Feeding a Calf
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen glazed hand painted porcelain figurine of a Danish young girl peasant feeding a calf from a big bucket. Below the base, it is found the Royal Copenhagen ha...
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20th Century Danish Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century, English Folk-Art Stick Handle
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk-art stick handle. Made from a single piece of hand carved pine, detailing a hand holding a cricket ball, with geometric patterns to the shaft section. Likely to ...
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Antique Continental Patinated Bronze Fawn Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Probably Italian, 19th Century patinated bronze candlestick in form of a dancing Fawn holding a candle-vessel in his hands, on its original wood base.
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1880s Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Young Girl with Book and Rose "Distraite" By August Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) "Distraite" beautiful patinated bronze of a young girl with open book and roses, with love birds at her feet. Rich brown patina. Original 19th century bron...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Brocade

Vintage Folk Art Estremoz Clay World Heritage Figurine Portugal by Jose Moreira
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and detailed figure by this famous World Heritage maker. Heavily patinated, with flaking to original painted surfaces. Not cleaned, presented in as found condition.
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1950s Portuguese Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Faded Wooden Milliners Head, 1900's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful faded wooden gent milliners hea from the early 1900's. The faded lines and the non-treated wood give this head his beautiful character. Absolutely top of the line decorati...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Whimsical Surfer Sculpture by Mitch Berg
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and whimsical surfer sculpture by Mitch Berg, circa 2008. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 10.5" W x 4.5" D x 15" H. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko
By Stephen Slomko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, one-of-a-kind bust by self-taught American outsider artist, Stephen Slomko (1929-2013). Slomko lived and worked in Farmingdale, New Jersey and up...
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1990s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Polystyrene, Paper, Paint

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Faded Milliners Head, 1900's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful faded wooden gent milliners hea from the early 1900's. The faded lines and the non-treated wood give this head his beautiful character. Absolutely top of the line decorati...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing 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 i...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Bronze Figure of a Cherub on Marble Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A late 19th century signed bronze of putti with dove. The original patination on finely cast bronze sculpture with rought marble base. Signed Heiagle near the bottom.
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Americana Folk Art Nude Man Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Americana Folk Art wood carved statue sculpture depicting a standing nude man with a child on his shoulders covering his eyes, apparently unsigned, ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Terracotta Terrier Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage terracotta terrier sculpture. This handsome terra cotta terrier figure is realistic in size and features. Perfect home accent for the dog lover!
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1940s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing 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 i...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Vintage Bronze Gilt Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing Statue Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage statue in gilt bronze metal of Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancing statue sculpture. Vintage Handcrafted Gilded Thai Teppanom Temple Guard Dancer...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt And Silvered Bronze by Pierre Eugène Emile Hebert
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and silvered bronze bust of Amazonian Queen Penthesilea by Emile Hebert. Original 19th century bronze bust mounted on a period Belgian b...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine and stunning pair of Sevres porcelain figures, mid 19th century, of a female fruit picker and a male grape harvester, the bottoms with underglaze Sevres marks. Sevres porcelain at its best in this magnificent pair. A fine example from a New Orleans home in the lower garden district...
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1820s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Quebec Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Pahined Robed Clergyman & Child
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Quebic Canada and date to approximately 1950 and done in the period Folk Art style. The sculpture ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Hippolyte Francois Moreau "Chant De Laluette" Bronze Young Girl
Located in Norwood, NJ
Hippolyte Moreau (French, 1832-1927), "Song of the Lark". Original 19th century bronze depicting a young girl figure seated on a tree stump with baby birds in...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Bronze Entitled ““Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Figural Group Entitled “Quand Meme” by Mercié and Barbedienne on Pedestal Marius-Jean-Antonin Me...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique bronze sculpture of Aladdin and the magic lamp by Marcel Debut
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze sculpture of Aladdin and the magic lamp by Marcel Debut. Impressive size, France ca. 1900. Literature: Bronzes, sculptors and founders by H...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very whimsical bronze features a young street kid, cigar in hand, and monkey on a chain in the other hand. A scene that should inspire a smile. Sculpted by the Danish artist Car...
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Auguste Moreau Bronze Sculpture "Jeune Fille a L'oiseauuguste" Young Girl
Located in Norwood, NJ
Original 19th century bronze by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) "Jeune Fille a L'oiseauuguste", Young Girl With Bird, or Young Lady Coming Through The Reeds". Young woman walking among the reeds with a bird, dove, at her feet. Beautiful bronze with rich brown patina on marble base. Auguste Moreau was a French sculptor, who was born on 22 February 1834 in Dijon and died 11...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Sculpture Of A Young Woman With Flowers By Marcel Debut
Located in Norwood, NJ
Highly detailed original 19th century bronze sculpture of young lady holding flowers. Dressed in beautiful gown with flowers in her hair. Signed on b...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Small Bronze Statuette of a Putti by Auguste Moreau
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cute little bronze statue by the famous French sculptor Auguste Moreau. The figurine represents a small cherub sitting on a shell. The figurine is very detailed and beautifully refined. The bronze has a beautiful old patina and stands on a simple pedestal...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Statue
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and compelling wood statue of the Virgin Mary with polychrome paint finish. Well executed, and finely carved we believe it's 19th C Continental, or possibly US in origin. U...
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19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Large Hand-Carved Cypress Knee Figural Sculpture After Botticelli's Venus, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressively sized and strikingly beautiful semi-nude female figural sculpture strongly evocative of Sandro Botticelli's "Birth of Venus", hand-carved from an unusually large cypr...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Cypress

Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920. These bookends are individ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure Wearing a Bowler Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual, and quite amusing 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...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art model 'EST-CE UN PIETON OU UNE VOITURE?' (IS IT A PEDESTRIAN OR A CAR?) An Early 20th century French hand carved folk art model, depicting a police...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large carved wood 'Man & Woman' figural African Folk sculpture. An expressive pair of human figures exquisitely handcrafted from richly colored wood and mounted independently on a me...
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Papier Mache Jockey Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved papier mache jockey figure An unusual English folk-art early 20th century papier mache figure, of a winning jockey. Standing proud with chest puffed out and whip in hand. This figure stands firmly on a textured fake grass top plinth. Original paint still intact if a bit faded and cracked in sections, revealing some old newspaper...
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1940s British Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Woman With Love Bird Sculpture by Auguste Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 19th century French sculpture by Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) depicting a young girl, on her hand rests a small love bird. Made of spel...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Fantastic Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze and Marble Candelabra by Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of early 20th century gilt and patinated bronze and marble figural candelabra By Caldwell Edward F. Caldwell and Co. Inc. New York These famous candelabra modeled as two figures, one as a bacchante, seated on a dolphin, and holding another, the other as a satyr, seated on a lion, holding a cornucopia. Both standing on a gilt bronze and marble base...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

The World of Rodin by William Harlan Hale, published in 1976 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The World of Rodin by William Harlan Hale, published in 1976 by Time Life, USA. The World of Rodin 1840-1917 Hardcover With Slipcase Time Life Vintage Book. 192 pages, pictorial en...
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20th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Porcelain Figurine of a Woman with an Umbrella, Jan Jezela, 1970s and 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a woman with an umbrella. * no umbrella holder Manufactured by Zaklad Ceramiki Szlachetnej Jan Jezela in Katowice in the 1970s and 1980s. The figurine is ...
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1970s Polish Belle Époque Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage ANRI Folk Art Hand Carved and Painted Sculpture "Old Habitant" by Duquet
By ANRI
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage Folk Art hand carved and polychrome painted sculpture is missing the paper label from its base, but being attributed to the ANRI group of carvers from Italy and done in circa 1960. This carving was bought from a private estate with another one of a Lumberjack, which has the identical script on the front and back and does have the ANRI label. These carvings were done by the master carvers of the ANRI factory who worked from a model, usually unique to them, but this one shows it is an example of a work done by the Master Quebec wood...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Softwood

Bronze Young Girl By Hippolyte Francois Moreau "Mignon"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832 - 1927) French. "Mignon" young girl with mandolin. Rich brown patina. Signed original 19th century Bronze. Br...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Twenty One Antique Skittle Pins
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique set of French skittle pins crafted in wood, turned and painted grey.
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Lame Cherub on Crutches, ca. 1880’s
Located in New York, NY
This delicate statuette, amazing in its plot and executed in the best traditions of Meissen, depicts a charming cherub with a sad face expression, who has injured his leg and is leaning on homemade crutches. It evokes in the viewer compassion and a smile of tenderness at the same time. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’ on the bottom of the base. Dimensions: Height: 8.38 inches With: 3.63 inches Depth: 4.63 inches MEISSEN Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture "The Lady with the Ducks" Signed Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique sculpture composition is a beautiful example of the works of one France favorite sculptors, Hippolyte Moreau. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the sculpture features a you...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Young Girls By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mathurin Moreau (1822 - 1912) France. Large pair of bronzes in opposition with rich brown patina. Original 19th century bronze sculptures of Two young girls in a field...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Egyptian Attendant, Attributed to Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna cold painted bronze Egyptian attendant, attributed to Bergman With exquisite detail the standing Egyptian attendant standing on a Persian rug holding a ceremonial staff...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Japanese Master Carpenter Woodwork Tool circa 1890
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Nakashima styled vintage Japanese Master carpenter woodworking tool in metal and wood, circa 1890 Dimensions: Height 1 in. Width 10.5 in. De...
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1890s Japanese Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

19th Century Beautiful Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Female on an Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century a pretty woman sat on the back of an eagle with a marble base, signed C. Buhot, Measures: 21.5 x 10 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) displays the artist's talents in emulating the style that glor...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Vintage ANRI Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Sculpture "The Lumberjack" by Duquet
By ANRI
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art hand carved and polychrome painted sculpture is signed with the maker's label of the ANRI group of cavers from Italy and done in circa 1960. This carving was bought from a private estate with another one of one entitled "Old Habitant", which has the identical script on the front and back, but posted separately. These carvings were done by the master carvers of the ANRI factory who worked from a model, usually unique to them, but this one shows it is an example of a work done by the Master Quebec wood...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Softwood

19th Century French Belle Epoque Statue by Victor Rousseau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Belle Epoque statue by Victor Rousseau (1865-1954) displays the artist's talents in emulating the style that glor...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

Charles Auguste Lebourg Orientalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, US
Our patinated bronze by Charles Auguste Lebourg (1829-1906) depicting a child playing with lizard is signed in the cast and inscribed "MEDAILLE D'OR ET DATE 1853". On reverse is black ink is the word COMO. Lebourg first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1852. This important work debuted at the Salon in 1853 and won a medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855. He is perhaps best known for the sculptural design of the Wallace fountains...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Finely Sculpted 19th Century Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italy Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large & very charming 19th century hand carved Carrara marble portrait bust of a young girl. Shown wearing a tasseled cap while holding the remnants of an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Large Original 19th Century Spelter Sculpture by Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated on cresting waves and a bird in flight. Made of spelter, or pot metal, with a beautiful warm, rich chocolate brown patina. Signature on base: L.&.F. Moreau L.&.F. Moreau two brothers who were perhaps best known for creating highly ornate clocks...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

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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