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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Abstract Figural Sculpture by Hedrik Hause
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Abstract Figural Sculpture on Signed Wood Stand by Hedrik Hause. Germany, 1989
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1980s German Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Plaster, Wood

Abstract Figural Sculpture by Hedrik Hause
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Abstract Figural Sculpture on Signed Wood Stand by Hedrik Hause. Germany, 1989.
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1980s German Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Plaster, Wood

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Paul Wunderlich Minotaur Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and brass sculpture by German artist Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010) of a Minotaur, complete with interchangeable large and small phallus. Great table or console sculpture as it stands over 30 inches tall. I first saw this incredible sculpture at an antique shop...
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1980s German Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Sculptor William Conrad Severson Early 1956 Carved Sculpture of Nude Female MCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood nude female sculpture by artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999). A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Decorative Handmade Stained Glass Teddy Bear With Cup Attached.
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Stained Glass Decor, this Teddy Bear has a Stained glass Cup attached to the Back. Could be Used as a Plant Holder or for Styling Purposes. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stained Glass

Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Roy Rasmussen 1971 Monumental Aluminum Sculptures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of fabulous aluminum two sided monumental sculptures by the renown British Sculptor Roy Rasmussen. They were identified for us by a relative of the artist as "Ida II and Maren". They are mounted to bases by posts that can be easily set into the ground where they can be mounted outdoors. As aluminum they will not rust and can withstand the weather. Both are signed and dated 71. They are 77 inches tall as pictured. The actual rectangular pieces are 66.75 inches tall. They are 22.5 inches wide and approximately 8 inches deep. In good condition with minor imperfections and age appropriate wear and tear. From the artist's Website: Born in London, England in 1919 of Anglo Danish parentage, he was the third generation of a family of craftsmen in metal. His grandfather had originally worked with metal in Denmark, but it was an uncle in the United States who had used aluminium to produce artistic sculptural forms attracting press coverage. This was the catalyst which led him to embark on studying the techniques of exploiting that medium. Early working life had exposed him to the crafting of sheet metal and different welding techniques through the car industry at Rolls Royce and then working later in the production of artificial limbs. Initially pursuing art of a representational nature with great success, his first work was completed and exhibited in 1954. A year later he presented two new works, which were then exhibited at the Aluminium Centenary Exhibition in Britain run by the Aluminium Development Association at the Royal Festival Hall and visited by H.R.H Prince Philip. Roy Rasmussen was to earn widespread recognition from this landmark beginning. A chance spell in Egypt as a young man (due to military service during the War) had exposed him to ideas and inspirations which would be nurtured and regenerated some decades later. The mysteries and splendors of Egyptian art were enveloped and symbolized into shapes and emblematic forms, and were to remain a powerful influence in many of his works, as he turned away from purely representational or figurative sculpture. From the early 196os his works were exhibited widely: from many London West End galleries to, internationally, exhibiting at shows such as the British Council at the German Industries Fair and the English Expressionists at the Galerie Creuze in Paris. He had in the late fifties joined the artist Lyall Watson who founded and opened the Woodstock Gallery, off of Bond Street in London, and worked closely with him as a director and artist of the gallery throughout its formative years. In 1967 he left the Woodstock Gallery and moved to the newly opened John Whibley Gallery on Cork Street in Mayfair where he remained as resident artist until it closed in 1977. His association with the Free Painters and Sculptors group, where he had been an early member since the 1950s, was further sealed in 1984 when he became director of their Loggia Gallery with its sculpture garden, in Buckingham Gate, Westminster. He exhibited there throughout the many years following. After his death in 2014 the Free Painters and Sculptors set up the Roy Rasmussen Award to be presented annually, 'in recognition of one of our founding members Roy Rasmussen, a revered sculptor and historian, whose years of dedication have inspired generations of FPS artists'. SELECTED LIST OF MAJOR AND NOTABLE EXHIBITIONS Aluminium Centenary Exhibition, Royal Festival Hall 1955 Society of Portrait Artists 1957 Drian Gallery Exhibition 1957 'New Vision' Denis Bowen New Vision Gallery 1957 'Painter and Sculptor Collaborate' Woodstock Gallery 1959 Inaugural Exhibition Woodstock Gallery 1959 'Symposium' Royal Institute of British Architects 1959 'Expressionistes de Londres' Galerie Raymond Creuze, Paris 1960 'Art Alive' International Collection, Northampton 1960 Maurice...
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1970s British Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Figural Cow / Bull Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural cow or bull coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage Boho Bruno Lucchesi Bronze Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho original bronze sculpture. Made by the Italian Artist Bruno Lucchesi. A striking composition of a man with beautiful attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Denmark Porcelain Set of 2 Figurines Bing & Grondahl
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful setr of 2 porcelain figurines of the Denmark Bing & Grondahl manufacture, perfect condition. Brand present under the base.
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1980s Danish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Inuit Hand Carved Stone Bear Sculpture by Jonasie Faber
Located in San Diego, CA
A large Inuit hand-carved stone bear sculpture by Jonasie Faber circa 1986. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and meas...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Hand-Carved Bird Jadeite Sculpture with Flowers and Wooden Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved Bird Jadeite Sculpture with Flowers and Wooden Base
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Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Eclectic Pair of Metal Painted Sculptures by Manuel Felguerez
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of metal, hand-painted sculptures in by listed Mexican artist Manuel Felguerez, One is a tennis player with racquet an the second is a girl on a rocker. Both pieces are sign...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Decorative Wooden Board With Dutch Folk Delft Style Tiles.
Located in Seattle, WA
Could be Used as Decoration or as a Small Charcuterie Board. White Tile with Blue Motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 4 1/2 D ; 1/2 D ; 11 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Rose Quartz Happy Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
Carved from the purest grade of Madagascar rose quartz, this wonderful Happy Buddha statue radiates warmth and joy. With meticulous attention to de...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Rose Quartz

Chelsea House Made in Italy Porcelain Chinoiserie Sculpture Statue of Woman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite off white porcelain chinoiserie sculpture stands 70" tall and is made up of 3 pieces. Expertly crafted in Italy and has provenance.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Italian Porcelain Set of 2 Figurines by Capodimonte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful set of 2 italian fine porcelain hand painting figurines by Capodimonte, circa 1990s. Brand present at the base. Two small defects, one of the boy's fingers and the girl's h...
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1990s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Bust Of A Chinese Man
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning hollowed terracotta bust sculpture representing a Chinese man, French 1950s. The artist really captured the expression of the gentlemen in great details, from whic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Of A Man Kneeling
Located in London, GB
Very elegant hollowed terracotta sculpture of a nude young man kneeling, 1950s French. The artist achieved a smooth terracotta finish for the young man by contrast with the textures ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Walter Bosse Hand Sculpture Figurative Ashtray Pin Dish Vide Poche c. 1950s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful modernist vide poche or ashtray in the shape of a hand designed by Walter Bosse and probably executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Christine Viennet France Trompe L'oeil Hand Crafted Art Plate - Star Apple Fruit
Located in St. Louis, MO
Trompe L'oeil majolica platter, hand crafted art plate of Star Apple fruit and leaves is on vintage china signed Christine Viennet on verso. My guess...
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1970s French Expressionist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Porcelain

Pair of Life-size Bronze Sculptures of the Riace Warriors 200 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Product Description: Material: Bronze Height: 200 cm Width: 60 cm Depth: 40 cm Signed by: P. Dubois Era: 20th Century Features and Details: These impressive bronze sculptures depict...
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1970s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles Umlauf Bronze Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
Magnificent patinated bronze sculpture on black marble base by American sculptor Charles Umlauf, signed, circa 1970. Sculpting portrait of a seated woman. Umlauf was one of the premier sculptors in Texas in the second half of the 20th century, Charles Umlauf' s sculptures range in style from realism and abstract expressionism to lyrical abstraction. Singed on the base. Excellent condition. American circa 1970 Charles Umlauf (1911 –1994) was an American sculptor that lived and worked in Austin Texas. His sculptures can be found in numerous public institutions, outdoor locations, and museums, including the Houston Museum of Fine Arts...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture in Clay, by French Artist Nude Women Lying France 1960, Bordeaux Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in clay. It has been done in France circa 1970. It is representing a naked woman lying. It is signed on the terrace. The clay has a beautiful old patina, in brown c...
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1970s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Vintage Dish With Floral Motif. Amsterdam Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
Imported Dish From Holland. Decorative Blue Floral Motif. Makers Mark on the Bottom as Shown. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 8 W ; 4 D ; 3 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality pine wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. (as displayed by our creati...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984 Hand carved wooden sculpture, presented on a dark wooden base. The sculpture is somewhat figural, but rather abstract. Th...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

1980s Italian Bronze Riace Warrior Sculpture Statue Signed Pintoneilo
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Italian Bronze Riace Warrior Sculpture Statue Signed Pintoneilo Offered for sale is a circa 1980s bronze statue of the older Riace Warrior sculpture. This bronze is extremely ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches Stunning pair of Afri...
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics. Late 20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.0 cm.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Frederick Hart Union Bronze on Oval Black Base Signed and Numbered 196/350
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Frederick Hart "Union" bronze sculpture. A spectacular bronze casted sculpture from American metal artist Fredrick Hart. This piece sits on a black ova...
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1990s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenaue
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification Dimensions : 163.5 cm / 64,37 inches Stunning life-size bronze sculpture of an African woman...
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture - Bengt Amundin 1957 "Urfågeln" - Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bronze sculpture by the Swedish artist Bengt Amundin designed in 1957. The sculpture is called "Urfågeln" (The Primeval Bird). The sculpture is 36 cm (14.4") high including ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Massive Pop Art Wood Queen of Hearts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Pop Art wood sculpture of a Queen of Hearst. Entire piece is made of wood. Super unique object. Great scale. Excellent vintage condition.
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Elegant Sculpture Of Two Putti In White Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, merrily walking with one drinking from a cup as the other leans against a bough. The carving is clear and detailed from the ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Delightful Marble Sculpture Of Two Putti
Located in Southall, GB
A enchanting white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, one standing the other seated, with a floral wreath wrapped around them. And a birds nest with two eggs at their feet. Th...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Man Ray Cadeau 1921 / 1974
Located in Weesp, NL
Gift is a typical product of Man Ray’s double-edged humour. Its sadistic implications need not be stressed. Its erotic aspect is revealed by Man Ray’s remark: ‘You can tear a dress t...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

A Collection of Eight Vegetable Bronzes by Donald L. Reed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight cold painted bronze by Donald L. Reed. The series consists of an asparagus bunch, long red pepper, round red pepper, Snow peas and a dried red peppers. A similar and less impressive set sold for 3500 plus buyers premium at a recent sale at auction in Hudson New York. belonging to a prominent NYC Socialite The 8 sizes of bronze vegetables...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Silver Metal Sculpture Model Maschera Cornuta by Gio Ponti for Sabbatini
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in perforated plate and silver metal. Sabattini production. Signature under the base. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Mi...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Deco/Modern Figurine Marble base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pose of a Lady figurine with out streached arms . Casting is metal with bronze finish , Total ht is at 14" . Mounted on a triangular brown marble base at 5"by 5" . The fac...
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1990s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Figure Designed By Bjørn Wiinblad With Design No. V18 From 1975s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic vase designed by Bjørn Wiinblad, with design no. V18 from 1975, produced in Denmark. This vase represents Wiinblad's distinctive style, which often included imaginative and c...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Silver Metal Sculpture Model Diavolo by Gio Ponti for Sabbatini
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture depicting the devil designed by Gio Ponti and created by Lino Sabattini in 1978 in hallmarked silver metal. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Pair Of Round Marble Wall Reliefs/Plaques In The Classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive pair of round marble wall plaques, depicting two female figures in side profile. The features are crisply carved and clear with detailing to the braided hair which ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal
By Michael Wilkinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal. Item featured is a limited edition, 46/500. Artist signed. Includes certificate of authenticity and book...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

Charming Sculpture of Two Putti In Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A charming white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, warming their toes on a delicately carved wood fire. The carving is skillful and detailed from the ruffled hair of the putt...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in patinated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibili...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the en...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Maitland Smith Life Size Tusk Tessellated Stone & Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
This dramatic tusk was realized by the esteemed Mid Century American design firm Maitland Smith, circa 1975. It features an elegant tusk in cream hued tessellated stone whose organic...
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1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Travertine, Brass

"ARC EN CIEL" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Italy, 1970s
By Plura Edizioni, Lucio Del Pezzo
Located in Milan, IT
"Arc en Ciel" Sculpture by Lucio Del Pezzo for Plura Edizioni, Milano. Steel and colored plexiglass sculpture. Signed and limited numbered edition on paper label.
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

"The Potter" by Acoma Art Large Cast Embossed Paper 3D Acrylic Shadow Box Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Potter" by Acoma Art Large Cast Embossed Paper in 3 Dimensional Acrylic Shadow Box Frame. Item features limited edition cast paper artwork (104/1000), artist signed, large impre...
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Late 20th Century Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic, Paper

Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s Ethnic sculpture in terracotta painted in black and red. The subject is a woman with her hair tied in a brai...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lion paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cr...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

1970s Large Scale Terracotta Chinoiserie Figurine Depicting Woman Att. Chapman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s large scale chinoiserie figurine depicting a female holding a brass umbrella. This piece is attributed to Chapman and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Life size artistic child sized lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the engi...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Terracotta Nude Sculptures, Set of 2, from the 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern terracotta nude sculptures depicting two women by the water. One signed and dated to the hip. In good original condition, no chips, normal wear. Dimensions: Height...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

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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