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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Pair of Green Glazed Chinese Sancai Alter Fu Dogs Circa 1900
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This exquisite pair of green Chinese Sancai-glazed Fu Dogs from circa 1900 is a stunning representation of historical artistry. With their vibrant emerald hues and tri-color detailin...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage-Modernist Brass Menorah
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Modernist Brass Menorah, a figurative stand sculpture of a Menorah. In great condition, it is a light piece.
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Vintage Art Deco Bronze Biba Ladies Jardiniere The Water Carriers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning monumental life-size jardiniere depicting a pair of semi nude female figures wearing flowing skirts standing back to back holding an Etruscan urn. In timel...
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1980s English Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Oversized Carved Wood and Brass Peach Decorative Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s Italian decorative wood sculpture features an oversized carved peach with a brass stem and leaf. There is no visible maker's mark. Measurements: 6 in diameter (15...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract sculpture cast in bronze, depicting a crouching woman. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Sculpture of Nelson 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning bronze sculptures of one of Britain's greatest ever military heroes, dating from the late 20th Century. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port and...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "The Fencer" by Rudolf Küchler
By Rudolf Kuchler
Located in London, GB
An impressive Austrian bronze study of a muscular fencer in mid lung with excellent golden patina and very fine hand finished surface detail, raised on a decorative integral base, si...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century. This formidable fountain sprays water o...
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1990s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Espana Aux Boules Dancer Sculpture by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, Signed
Located in Beirut, LB
The "Espana Aux Boules" Dancer Sculpture , by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier, captures the essence of a moment with its captivating beauty and graceful form. Crafted in France...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Metal

Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Miami, FL
Domenico Poloniato Italian Majolica Asian Sculptures Lamp Bases, Glazed Ceramic Offered for sale is a pair of hand-painted and very colorful Domen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Life Size Bronze Roman Armoured Cavalry Officer on Horseback 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful ornately decorated Vintage life size bronze sculpture of a heavily armored Roman Cavalry officer on horseback, riding triumphantly into battle, dating from the l...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bisque Leo Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Leo. Designed probab...
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1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

'Egyptian Dancer' an Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Egyptian Dancer' by Demetre Chiparus. A cold painted bronze sculpture of a dancer dressed in Egyptian style scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Brancusi Inspired Abstract Brutalist Sculpture, Signed Gary Brandt
By (after) Salvador Dali, Gary Brandt, Brancusi, Rene Brancusi
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern solid aluminum Brutalist sculpture singed Gary Brandt. This heavy Postmodern sculpture in the style of Rene Brancusi is w...
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1970s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an axe in his hands and is standing next to a ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze 1st World War Kilted Scottish Soldier.
Located in London, GB
Signed "E.Carlier". Noted French Sculpter. Good model of a first world war kilted Scottish soldier in full kit. Having a nice brown patina. Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Wheel Thrown Hand Painted Ceramic Doodle Spoon Rest
Located in Seattle, WA
This spoon rest has an adorable cartoon doodle in the center. Makers mark on the bottom. Little Oakie Studios is a Seattle based company specializing in Kawaii inspired design. Every...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7.5"W x ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Sculpture/Lamp Les Porteuses d'Eau 'The water carriers'
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco sculptural Luminaire by Pierre Le Faguays titled "Les Porteuses d'Eau" ( The water carriers) depicting to females figures carrying an Alaba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tolla Inbar, Aspiration Duo, Bronze Sculpture, 2001
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Houston, TX
Capturing the essence of aspiration in its purest form, the Tolla Inbar Aspiration Bronze Sculpture stands as a testament to human ambition and longing. Crafted with meticulous detai...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...
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1920s American Classical Roman Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone, Limestone

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
7 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare King Chess Piece Dated 1901 14.5cm high, 7.5cm wide, 7.5cm deep Restoration to hand and finial of Orb Lacking the full Sceptre Areas wher...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Bronze Sculpture Of Seated Ballerina By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Norwood, NJ
Period Art Deco bronze sculpture by Josef Lorenzo (1852-1950) of a beautiful ballerina seated with a pleasant gaze, in traditional outfit of tutu and tying her pointe shoes in prepar...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

20th Century Bronze Painted Terracotta Italian Child Bust Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian terracotta sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Finely chiseled work in bronze painted terracotta depicting the bust of a child. Beautifully sized and pleasantl...
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1920s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Mid Century Tole Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage Italian palm tree object of art having tole leaves on a brass trunk in a classical porcelain planter with quartz stones.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Metal, Brass

Early 20th C. Italian Bronze Sculpture Depicting Giambattista Perasso 'Balilla'
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian bronze sculpture depicting Giambattista Perasso 'Balilla' By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork Dimensi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Sculpture of Fearless Monk Riding a Tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A well-known sculpture portraying of a fearless monk riding a tiger from Lao, People's Democratic Republic. This sculpture is part of the Buddhist art tradition in Laos and serves a...
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Early 20th Century Laotian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Plaster, Paint

20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture entitled "La Masque" by Erte
Located in London, GB
Glamorous cold painted Limited Edition bronze figure of a young lady in a flowing black gown with gilded highlights, holding aloft a mask that may hide her face if required. Signed E...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Burmese Cast Brass Courtly Dancer Figurine, Signed Maung Yai
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An exceptionally well-cast figure of an elegant male Burmese court dancer in traditional dress. The figure is mounted on its original wooden stand. It stands balanced on one foot and...
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Early 20th Century Burmese High Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Olympian" by Ernest Becker
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century bronze study of a muscular Olympian athlete about to cross the finishing line. The bronze with excellent rich brown patina and very fine hand finished ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bisque Scorpio Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Scorpio. Designed pr...
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1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
Located in Dallas, TX
AGATHON LÉONARD (FRENCH, 1841-1923) Danseuse au Cothurne Signed 'A Léonard' (on reverse) with Susse Frères foundry cachet, further stamped 'M' Gilt Bronze, light brown patina 21 i...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930
By Fery Boudrot
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco Doll Mannequin with Earthenware Head by Fery-Boudrot , 1900-1930 Fery-Boudrot, Paris, France The red brown velvet touch earthenware head in Art Deco style The head is attac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware, Plaster, Wood

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer by Marcel Andre Bouraine France 21925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer. Sculpture in patinated bronze of a dancing nude standing on one foot holding a fan incised with a design of birds. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
26 Martin Brothers Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn 8.5cm high, 3cm wide, 3cm deep Firing cracks Dated 1901 £950
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Rizec Signed Alabaster Bronze & Marble Sculpture of a Woman by Schumacher C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco Rizec Signed Alabaster Bronze & Marble Sculpture of a Woman in Outdoor Setting by Schumacher C1920 Measures- 14.5''H x 5''W x 4.5''D
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Rosenthal figurine, only 200 versions in existence: A scantily clad Art Nouveau beauty, a belt around her hips with a long, softly falling shawl draping around her legs, a ...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Martin Brothers Triple Bird Group
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
13 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare and Well Modelled Tripple Bird Group modelled as a Central Male Bird with a Female either side. 17.5cm high, 16cm wide, 6cm deep Dated 1914
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Spirit of the Thunderbird Bronze Statue by Chris Navarro
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Spirit of the Thunderbird bronze by Chris Navarro. Open edition. Piece features a Native American man with bird style headdress dancing on a drum. Extremely well crafter and well don...
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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fine Attractive Multi colour Murano vase Vintage Decorative Art
Located in London, GB
Fine Attractive Vintage Multi colour Murano vase Decorative Art Period 1970 `a Measures: Height 16 cm
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1970s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
11 Martin Brothers Chess Piece Modelled as a White Queen sat on a Throne flanked by 4 Grotesques Lacking Sceptre but otherwise in Good Condition 14cm high, 8cm wide, 8cm deep Dated 1901
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
17 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers modelled as a Queen sat on a throne flanked by Grotesques Lacking sceptre and restoration to the left chair leg and cushion tassel 14cm high, 7....
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Pair " Hoop Girl and Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Deco cast and cold painted bronze pair by Ferdinand Preiss. The pair is known as "Hoop Girl" and "Sonny Boy". Each bronze is mounted of a 1" stone base and signed on the back of ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture. Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999) Exaltation Intagl...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
28 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn Numerous firing cracks 8.5cm high, 3 cm wide, 3cm deep Dated 1901
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
22 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop Lacking Staff and large chip to the plinth, several firing cracks 17cm high, 6.5cm wide, 6.5cm deep Dated 1901
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bronze Figure of Male Youth
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A verdigris bronze figure of a young male mounted on a marble plinth. in Grand Tour style.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
2 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp Playing the Drums This scarce example is all the rarer to have its drum sticks intact - losses of paint to the sticks The imp is l...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
10 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp playing the Banjo Apparently unmarked 9cm high, 9.5cm wide, 10.5cm deep Circa 1906
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb in her arms. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 26.6 cm x Diameter...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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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