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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Missing Eye of David Black & White Sculpture Plaster on Wood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Missing eye of David black & white sculpture plaster on wood Mid-Century Modern.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single piece of wood by the Dinka trib...
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Early 1900s African Tribal Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with a Ball, Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, 1982 Figurin
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a girl with a ball Made in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl Figurine of the year 1982. Very good condition, no damage Measures: height 22.5 cm width 11 cm...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Goldscheider Figurine 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Vienna, around 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a standing lady, proudly looking to the side in oriental garb. She is wrapped in a large beige cloth that extends to the floor, the front is decorated with a stylized, g...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sèvres Style Bisque Porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette, Early 20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Sèvres style bisque porcelain bust...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900. This enchanting bronze sculpture is the object of many sailors dreams. Silvered bronze sculptures of a mer...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Piano Baby Girls with Toys Bisque Porcelain Figurine Hutschenreuther, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of vintage antique bisque porcelain Figures by Hutschenreuther, Germany, circa 1910s. Tallest measures approximate 4 1/2" high a...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Life-Size Faux Elephant Tusk Sculpture
Located in Hanover, MA
A giant faux tusk mounted on a brass laminated platform base. Attributed to Chapman. Stands over 5ft tall. Popularized by Maison Jansen, C. Valenti, Ramsay and Karl Springer 21" x 14...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Composition

Kai Nielsen for Kähler, "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kai Nielsen (Danish) 1882-1924. "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" sculpture made in earthenware. Signed Kai Nielsen. Signed HAK Denmark. Manufactured b...
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Early 20th Century Danish Other Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and meaningful religious plaque. This heavy and high quality bronze wall plaque depicts Christ with a realistic crown of thorns and a stylized Art Deco halo ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso Sculpture by Brunelli
By Brunelli Designs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-273 Torso sculpture made from Japanese paper applied to a foam structure embellished with brass on a polished brass base created by Brunelli in 1985.
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1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Campfire Lamp Georges Van Der Straeten
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 1920s art nouveau Georges Van Der Straeten bronze budoir lamp sculpture in the shape of a young woman warming herself at a camp fire, with inkwell or keepsake compartment. Georges Van der Straeten was a Belle Epoque sculptor born in Ghent, Belgium, on December 21, 1856. He studied under the Neo-Baroque sculptor Jef Lambeaux (1852-1908). In 1883, at the twenty-seven years old, Van der Straeten moved to Paris. While living in Paris he befriended Jean Marie Constantin...
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1920s Belle Époque Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Female Figure Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art Deco figure lamp, showing a seminude bronze female figure standing on a podium and leaning towards a frosted glass screen. The figure can al...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental Brutalist Icarus Metal Sculpture by Dewey Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine art acquisitions of a Monumental Brutalist abstract Expressionist sculpture of "Icarus" by Dewey Smith (A...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture by Michael Shacham, 1977
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial signed and numbered female figurative gilt bronze sculpture on a dark green with white veining marble base, by sculptor Michael Shacham...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Burmese Kneeling Monk Sculpture with Original Paint
Located in New York, NY
An antique kneeling monk on lotus leaf sitting in a praying position. From a Burmese Buddhist Temple. This well carved teak monk features attractive remn...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Monumental Steel Female Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic steel sculpture in the form a woman. Made for the outdoors. Also great inside. Larger than life-sized sculpture standing atop a metal base. Fantastic detail and presence. Go...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare set of 32 pieces in ceramic art, production "il picchio" from the 1970s based on a design by enzo bioli King, regina , knight and bishop have human (... and animal) face...
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1970s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Boy Crouched and Resting Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in circa 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit boy crouched with his head in his ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladro, Spain, Five Porcelain Figurines of Children, 1970s-1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Five porcelain figurines of children, 1970s-1980s. Largest measures: 22.5 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Terracotta Figural Group of Two Angels
Located in Cypress, CA
Antique French terracotta figural group of two angels with meticulous attention has been given to every details. Signed see attached photos. ...
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Abstract Spherical Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Ball shape sculpture hand sculpted in ceramic with drip glaze. The ball sits in its natural position by the distributed weight. It is part glazed in white, turquoise, green and bronz...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Antique Life Size French Carved Folk Art Restaurant Chef Baker Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique life size chef or baker statue. Carved of wood in the style of a cigar store figure, featuring a tall chef with traditional Frenc...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Large Lladro Yupik or Inuit Girl Sitting Cross Legged Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large hand painted porcelain figurine was made by the renowned Llladro company of Spain in approximately 1985. The figurine depicts a young Inuit girl seated cross legged w...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Native American Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Capodimonte Porcelain Sculpture Tramp and a Nanny on a Bench, De Palmas, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid porcelain sculpture representing a tramp and a nanny feeding a child far from each other on a bench. Signed on the bottom with its original stamp "De Palmas, Capodimonte". I...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Carved Soapstone Buddha
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a heavy carved light yellow-green soapstone Buddha seated over an oval stone base with bracket feet.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Ernest-Justin Ferrand Female "Coup de Soleil" Zamac Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A bronze alloy Art Nouveau woman entitled "Coup de soleil" table lamp, Signed Ferrand (1846-1932). The sculpture features a thinly dressed nymph with a branching Art Nouveau style fl...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Cipriani Bronze Gladiator Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in IT
Sculpture representing a gladiator in conflict. It is a bronze sculpture on a marble base. The sculpture was made by the Italian artist Ugo Cipriani. He was a sculptor who also worke...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jerry Meatyard Bronze Sculpture "Hydra"
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual bronze sculpture by noted Tampa FL sculptor Jerry Meatyard, made in 1978 and titles "Hydra". Mounts on the wall and measures approximate 13.5" H, 7" W, 4" D. Very heavy wi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Terracotta Female Nude, Austrian Art Deco, Goldscheider, Vienna
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful glazed terracotta nude, shown in a contrapposto pose. She is both modern, with her stylish hair and classical, harking back to ancient Roman sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of Five Allegorical Porcelain Sculptures by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Set of five allegorical porcelain sculptures by Meissen German, c. 1975 Measures: Height 15cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The five figures in this set are allegorical of the senses...
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1970s German Rococo Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladro, Spain, Large Sculpture in Glazed Ceramics, Eskimo Girl, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Large sculpture in glazed ceramics. Eskimo girl, 1980s. Measures: 26 x 21 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
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1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; folk art; mask; Axel Vervoordt This Rustic looking mask has a soft and elegant expression, closed eyes, and a finely carved mustache. The encrusted patina inside and out ...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Austrian Bronze Group, Harness Race Driver and Horse, Artist Signed, circa 1920
Located in Petaluma, CA
Being bronze dealers for over 40 years we are always on the lookout for horses, because they are beautiful, graceful animals, and people love them. We often get jockeys on horses, bu...
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1920s Austrian Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Figural Sculptures in Traditional Austrian Costumes by Lee Menichetti
Located in Stamford, CT
Lee Menichetti, (1931-1997), New York & Palm Beach, well known mid-century artist known for his theatre related art. These sculptures are made of hand b...
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1970s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Bronze Figurine Sculpture by or after Paul Philippe La Danseur Perroquet, Ca1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cold painted bronze figurine of a Turkish dancer with a Parrot, by or after Paul Philippe, made in France in the Art Deco period, circa 1920 . The figurine is beautifull...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Capodimonte Military Porcelain Sculpture Set with Tiered Display Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of eight porcelain figurines was made by the Capodimonte factor of Italy in circa 1980 in the Renaissance style. Seven of the figurines depict famous military figures and ar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Alabaster Vases on Stands
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1900's carved alabaster urns on wooden stands. Measurements: Height: 62.5" Width: 13" (widest) Depth: 9".
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Frederick William MacMonnies Bronze "Pan of Rohallion", USA 1990s Conceived 1890
Located in New York, NY
Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863-1937) Pan of Rohallion, conceived 1890 Bronze with brown patina. Inscribed on reverse: Frederick MacMonni...
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1990s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1980 Italy Post Modern Abstract Kinetic Bronze Sculpture The Dove Colomba
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Bruno Chersicla, a well known artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 500 pieces; we c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

E. Popineau Cymbals Dancer Sculpture
By Francois Emile Popineau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture, by E. Popineau, circa 1920, cymbals dancer. Signed. Also stamped by foundry, la Stele. 36.25" high. 17" wide at hands. Francois-Emile ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Feldman Chinoiserie Adjustable Brass Lotus Bouquet Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chinoiserie inspired Feldman brass lotus sculpture with flowers in assorted stages of bloom. All - but the center stalk - are adjustable; you may redo the bouquet and arrange it in a way you like. The arrangement can be changed with every season. Etched brass Asian container...
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1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Dore Bronze Female Swimmer by George Omerth, 1895-1925
Located in Fairfax, VA
Dore bronze of a female figure in swimwear standing an marble by George Omerth.
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Early 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Woman Adorned with a Flowery Hair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze statuette of a Woman adorned with a Flowery Hair: Bronze by Maurice-Giraud Rivière (1881-1947), standing on a green veined marble base. Measures...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Statuette, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Statuette is an original set of decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Original colored terracotta. The small sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Buddha's Hand Citron Altar Fruit on Tazza, Blanc de Chine. A rare form, realistically modeled Chinese Buddha's Hand Citron, presented on a scalloped compote. This wo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare Large Scale Plaster Sculpture “Le Soir” from Loriol-du-Comtat, France, 1914
Located in Dallas, TX
Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. A previous owner (recently) had an iron and limestone stand created for displaying purposes. The cream-colored limestone has been cut into three pieces and is inset into the six-legged iron frame. Block print on the plaster can be seen just above the edge of the stand. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...
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1910s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone, Iron

Birds in Flight off Coast Sculpture on Onyx Stone by Curtis Jere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed brass sea gull sculpture by Curtis Jere. C Jere’ works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Joé Descomps, French, circa 1925
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Joé Descomps of a nude female wearing a loose green patinated cloak and matching colored head scarf. Signed 'Joé Descomps' to bronze. Set over a varie...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano glass sculpture has the same workmanship as a "sommerso". The "submerged" is a form...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

19th Century Austrian Carved Pine Folk Art Farmer and His Oxen Model
Located in London, GB
19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Yin Yang Lucite Table Sculpture Geometric Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
In this listing we offer a beautiful crafted Yin Yang table sculpture made out of Lucite. The inside line is frosted. No markings.  
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Art Noveau French Bronze Statuette with Marble Base Depicting Young Dancer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pretty and elegant statuette in cast bronze with marble base, depicts a young dancer who performs with harmony and plasticity a difficult dance number holding lightly a bouquet of flowers, is a young dancer with clothing, hairstyle and fashion face Art Noveau, very well represented the slender body full of an elegant grace and composed, the excellent fusion of bronze statuary...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Angel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
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1920s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock
By Giacomo Merculiano
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage majestic bronze animal sculpture & clock date from early 1900’s. The sculpture was created & signed by the artist, MERCULIANO. The stunning patinated dark green bronze s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Chinese Bamboo Pomegranate Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo in the shape of a ripe pomegranate. The handle is carved to resemble a thin branch, which forks to either side of the teapot bearing long, slender leaves. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo

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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