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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
1950s Vintage Toy Old Pond Boat Wood Sailboat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Old Boat Pond Yacht 14.88 x 17 tall x 3.75 Original vintage condition unrestored presentation. See images provided.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Solid Cast Iron in Black Mate Finish & Gold Stonington Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
The Stonington statue depicts male rowers racing with maximum athleticism. The crew of three has elegant 1930s-40s styling as they lift above the race course, attacking the water at ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Weightlifter Hagenauer Mid-Century / Art Deco Sculpture, Austria, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Vintage liftweight sculpture. Weightlifter Hagenauer mid-century / Art Deco Sculpture - Austria 1930 Franz Hagenauer sculpture of a weightlifte...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Original New Old Stock Circa 1900 Liberty's London Marionette String Puppet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pine, Oak

Colorful Murano Art Glass Clown on Bicycle 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful murano glass figurine of a clown riding a bicycle, perfect for those collectors who have a special love for them. high: 40 centimeters width: 24 centimeters Depth: 15 cen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Porcelain figure by Raymont Peynet for Rosenthal. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
Porcelain figurine in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Figurine, Sculptures or Bookends. Heavy gold-filled glass with gold speckled leaves and stems each with a polished side and bottom.Beautiful colors an...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Pedro Friedeberg Untitled (Hand Truck) Table Top Sculpture. Mexico, 1978, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Surrealist sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. This piece was created in 1978 featuring carved and gold leaf hands, carved walnut birds, carved wood hands, and brass elements attached to the lacquered wood truck...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Modernist Female Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Trio of Carved Stone Water Bearing Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...
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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Large Spanish Horse Woman Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Porcelain Sculpture: Lady on Horse Large Sculpture by Lladró, Spain, 1960s Very rare Lladró "Horsewoman" #1036 Spanish Name "Amazona" Item Number A...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Sonambient Cattails Sound Sculpture in the Manner of Harry Bertoia
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Vintage Sonambient cattails sound sculpture in the manner of Harry Bertoia circa 1970. It is in great vintage condition with patina throughout, four rows of four copper colored sound...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Italian Large Yellow Lucite Grapes Bunch on Driftwood Stem
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
You want a splash of color? Here it is! These glassy yellow grapes are huge, about 2 inches in diameter each and they are full of pale yellow light reflecting color! The Lucite grapes are held to the rustic driftwood with wire and are flexible so the bunch of grapes has some malleability. They would work great in a beachy look, a rustic look, a classic look or many other decorative styles. Thanks for visiting The Moody Carpenter...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite, Driftwood

20th Century Italian Single Metal Sculpture of a Dancing Couple - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculpture of a dancing, loving couple made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The detailed abstract décor piece is resting on a rectangula...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Lladro Gres Eskimo Boy and Girl, Spain, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lladro Gres Eskimo Boy and Girl, Spain, 1970s. Lladro gres ''Eskimo Boy'' and ''Eskimo Girl'' figurines. Design by Juan Herta, issued in 1970, retired in 1...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Musical Clowns by Vittorio Angini
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Murano glass and sterling silver musical clowns by Vittorio Angini, charming set with stunning detail, retain original silver plaque signatures a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Figurative Brass & Tile Tray by Salvador Teran, Taxco Mexico, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Figurative Brass & Tile Tray by the renowned Salvador Teran, hailing from the artistic town of Taxco, Mexico in the 1970s. This captivating piece showcases ...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

French Bisque Porcelain Figures of Maidens & Doves
Located in New York, NY
French white bisque porcelain figures of young classically draped maidens with doves, one possibly Hebe with cup and ewer, apparently unmarked, circa 1890. 13" H x 6.5" W x 6" D.
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19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Ball Shape Face Open Mouth Pottery Sculpture Signed Dated1972
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very provocative looking ball shape mouth sculpture with internal elements of hands and apples. signed by Richard Etts & dated 1972.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Vintage Decorative Wood Carved Bird Coin Collector by Deborah Bump.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Studio Craft. Makers Mark on the Bottom as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions.4 W ; 3 D ; 5 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of 6 life size metal Cactus sculptures, Belgium, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 life-size decorative metal Cactus Sculptures. The sculptures were designed in the 1980s by a Belgium artist for a garden architectural ...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Giltwood Rose Sculpture by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
22kt gold leaf woodcarving depicting a single rose in a pot in exquisite detail by master woodworker Carlos Villegas.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Alfredo Barbini Murano White Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass sculptural seashell bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Painted Metal Sculpture of Palm or Banana Tree and Flower
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A painted metal palm tree or banana with removable leaves. Detailed trunk and leaves and a fabulous white flower. What is it about palm trees, that conjures up the romantic? Perfect ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Sculpture of a Couple of Musicians by Walter Pozzi, 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Ceramic figurine depicting a couple of musicians, created by Walter Pozzi in the 1980s Ø 17 cm Ø 13 cm h 30 cm
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (7 available), beautiful vintage Murano hand blown iridescent art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religious statue. Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Figurine Sculpture of Warrior With Base.
Located in Seattle, WA
Based on Research, this Model was Based Off of Sculptures of Warriors Carrying Spears. Base is possibly Stone or Marble. Most Likely a Reproduction. Petina and Condition Consistent w...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Brandy in Hand-Crafted and Painted Ceramic Sculpture Italian Distillery in 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare bottle - hand-crafted and painted ceramic advertising sculpture, depicting a skier on a mountain peak. Brandy - "Acqua Vite" bottled by the Italian distillery "Marco Sarandrea &...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Modernist Madonna in Art Glass 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Modernist Madonna in Art Glass 1960s. This is a wonderful and poignantly beautiful mid-century modernist Madonna in art glass with great details. Catches the light in a very beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood. This...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair Mid-Century Brass Ballerinas Table Sculptures on Marble
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Brass Women Figures Dancing, A Pair, Circa 1960's Charming pair of dancing ballarinas set on top of marble bases. Certainly makes a gorgeous statement in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Impeccably hand painted life-size barn owl figure by Zanolli, Italy from the 1980's Has incredible presence - a terrific piece Circa 1980's Signed Zanolli, Italy Height 11.5 inch, Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bouquet of French Hand Beaded Ferns from the 1960's. Dozens of hand wired and beaded ferns in a variety of greens and blues. On strand is a pale pink. Easy to form into different arr...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Marcello Fantoni Copper Sculpture "Still Life"
Located in Hanover, MA
Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915 - 2011) Brutalist Copper Sculpture, "Still Life", Signed on base “Fantoni Firenze” “Raymor”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Indian Gilt Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian gilt bronze statue sculpture of Shiva in the form of Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, performing the cosmic dance of creation encircled b...
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19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Fish Figures, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of character ceramic figural Fish statues - made by an unknown artist in a studio in Nuremberg, Germany. This character statue has been made in Germany, circa 1980s o...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage PostModern Wrought Iron Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Postmodern sculpture. A chic combination of wrought iron, leather and hammered brass. A textural symphony! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Wrought Iron

1950's Murano Bubble Glass Apple Paperweight Decorative sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano bubble grass red apple with green stem in excellent condition , no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Traditional Japanese Woman w/ Basket, Japan, 1970's. Very good original condition.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Yellow Glazed Fruit in White Footed Bowl Centerpiece a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a wonderfully designed pair of Italian ceramic white footed bowls full of realistic fruit that have been finished in a yellow glaze, making a bright and festive pair of centerpieces or decorative accessories. The neutral white and cheery yellow will make any space or dining area more inviting and pleasant. Each piece is about 7 inches high and 7 to 8 inches wide, some of the leaves, which seem to be acting as connecting pieces, have broken edges which I have photographed, they are hard to see and would be easy to color over. Thanks for visiting The Moody Carpenter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Edition Madoura , Wood-owl Woman Vase 1951
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso ( 1881-1973 ) Vase - 1951 (AR # 119) Terre de faïence vase painted and partially glazed, from an edition of 500, stamped "Edition Picasso" and "Madoura plein feu" Height : 1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Midcentury Swedish Fireplace Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is wall-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

ORIGINAL EMPIRE BATHTUB IN RED VERONA MARBLE WITH RINGS began 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ORIGINAL EMPIRE BATHTUB IN RED VERONA MARBLE WITH RINGS began 19th Century Impressive and rare Empire bathtub in red Verona marble with rings. early 19...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Rare Midcentury Brass Owl of Athena Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Enigmatic and sublime bronze sculpture of owl of Athena. Traditionally a companion to the goddess of wisdom, the owl representation has been associat...
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1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Fine Mid-20th Century Miniature Bronze Bust by Harold Pfeiffer, Circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely sculpted limited edition miniature bronze bust of a Bahamian man exhibiting a fine brown/green patina overall, signed & numbered on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage sculpture Boy Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introduce a touch of vintage charm to your space with this Yugoslavian Boy Sculpture from the 1960s. Crafted from plaster, this petite figurine stands at a height of 36 cm, capturing...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Beech, Teak

Murano Amber Olive Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Woman Farmer Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown dark transparent amber / olive with gold flecks Italian art glass woman farmer / gardener sculpture. The piece is attributed to designe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Bronze Sculpture by Mexican Artist, Victor Gutierrez, Signed, Dated & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victor Gutierrez (Mexican, Born 1950). A limited edition cold painted bronze statue. A figural work produced in a modern style depicting a seated fema...
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1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Modernist Ceramic Life-Size Sculpture “Restoration of Hope” By Dan Snyder 1982
By Dan Snyder
Located in Bernville, PA
Stellar modernist Mid Century ceramic life-size sculpture of a man entitled “The Restoration of Hope” By Artist (B.1948)Dan Snyder . Commissioned in 1982 fo...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1970s Large Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante in Copper and Brass
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large, life-size brass and copper Sergio Bustamante toucan on a hanging perch. Bustamante's work was most recently featured by Architectural Digest i...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic wall art sculpture with birds. Belgium 1960s. Width:55 cm. Height:28 cm. depth:3 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Golden Peach/Plum/Fruit & White Leaves in White Basket Ceramic Topiary
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a fun addition this gold & white fruit (which look like peaches or plums to me) & leaf topiary would be to any space or décor! Gold & white are both neutral colors and ones you can never have enough of. The topiary stands an impressive 20 inches high and the lush gold contrasts perfectly with the stark white and complements the impressed basket weave on the base which is classic and homey. I do not see any chips or breaks to this piece but there is some rubbing and minor loss to the gold which is not immediately noticeable but I have tried to photograph it. Thank you for visiting The Moody...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of handcarved giltwood bird fragments. France circa 1805-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

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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