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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Late 18th Century
Rare and Early Jens Risom Stool for Knoll Associates, New York City
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and early Jens Risom stool for Knoll Associates, New York City. Simple, elegant design. Retains original finish as well as original early oil cloth upholstered top. Also origina...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Upholstery, Birch

20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

"Virgo, " Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of the classic symbol of the Zodiac sign of Virgo. A nude female figure with a sheaf of wheat -- was sculpted by Paul M...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chess Piece King, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A white jasper King from the Flaxman chess set. Unmarked, which is not unusual for chess pieces of this period.   
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Midcentury Sculpture Nude Woman, Jihokera, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glazed ceramic Re-polished Fully functional Very good original condition.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal This bronze sculpture represents Venus as she takes off her sandal. Made in the neoclassical era in Italy, it consists of the bronze sculpture of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Venus for the Romans. The naked goddess, getting ready for the bath, makes the very human gesture of loosing a sandal. The left arm is raised, as if to compensate the position while maintaining the balance. Next to her, wrapped around a rocky spur, is a dolphin, an animal iconographically linked to the goddess because of his birth from the foam of the sea. The figure rests on a cylindrical and concave bronze base, with finely chiselled reserves. The bronze element is in turn resting on a africano marble cylinder with black of Belgium marble base. Venus is one of the major Roman goddesses primarily associated with eros and beauty. It is traditionally understood as the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, physical and passionate love, among the major deities of Olympus. His birth is due to a dramatic event: Uranus, Heaven, is mutilated by his son Cronus, who punishes him for the wrongs inflicted on his mother. The torn limbs of Uranus fall into the sea and fertilize the foam of the waves of the island of Cyprus. From the waves emerges in all its splendor Aphrodite. Since the 4th century, Aphrodite begins to be represented with characters more human and less heroic. Praxiteles with the 'Aphrodite Cnidia,' for the first time in the history of sculpture, depicts her naked, as she prepares to take a ritual bath. From the Pressitele’s model descend the Capitoline Venus (Capitoline Museums of Rome) and the Venus de’ Medici (Uffizi Museum of Florence) accompanied by Eros on the back of a dolphin. This vein also includes a subject frequently attested in the Hellenistic and then Roman Ages, with examples in bronze, marble and terracotta: the Aphrodite who fastens the sandal. The luck that this type of representation had in the following centuries is demonstrated by the vast number of sculptures that represent it. In this bronze work the goddess resumes the position of Oplontis’s Naked Venus: here Venus holds an apple in her left hand, a reminder of her victory in the beauty contest in which she prevailed over Minerva and Juno by judgment of Paris. In our bronze instead, the hand seems to want to shake the apple, which however has not been molded. Perhaps the bronze is inspired by another work, such as the bronzes kept in the archaeological museum of Padua. Another example is the famous 'Venus in bikini" found in Pompeii, so-called because it depicts the goddess in the same pose, but with the breasts and hips covered by bands painted in gold. The dolphin depicted next to it could be inspired instead to the Medici Venus...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Terracotta Musician Angels Statue Signed Delaspre
By Guillaume Claude Henri Delaspre
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th century French terracotta musician children angels statue signed by Guillaume Claude Henry Delaspre 1948. Artist of the French school of the first part twentieth century. The violin bow...
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1940s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique Spanish-Colonial Santo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An very well weathered Spanish-colonial Santo, likely depicting St Michael or St Miguel. Carved from the wood, the statue displays historical loss on both limbs and also the wings on...
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Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

French Terracotta Bust of Young Man Resting on Marble Plinth, Houdon, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th century.
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

"Justice and Peace" Undglazed Group of Terre de Lorraine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Justice and Peace" Undglazed group of Terre de Lorraine Perhaps a work of Paul Louis Cyfflé since it has the same typology of those manufactured in the Luneville factory by this cr...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Hans Kongslev Bronze Sculptor 'The Princess & The Pea' - H. Ch. Andersen, 1940s
By Hans Kongslev
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small patinated Art Deco bronze sculpture by Danish sculptor Hans Kongslev. Depicting a scene from a Fairy tail 'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rodin Style Bronze Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Very intriguing sculpture made of bronze of a woman elegantly undressing. Sign by: RUSL.
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1940s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful pair of antique carved figurines on a mantel or a console. Crafted in Italy, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two chubby cherubs standing on carved gilt ba...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Angel Candleholders, Late 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial pair of wonderfully carved, painted and giltwood angel candleholders. Late 18th century.  
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Late 18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Georges Jouve Virgin and Child, 1944
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georges Jouve Virgin and child Black glazed ceramic with iridescent metallic luster Bears the signature on the back as well as the alpha symbol, c...
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1940s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Figural Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4136 Vintage silver plated brass figural Art Deco style sculpture holding a saucer no maker's mark.
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1940s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

18th Century Bisque Group Hunting Scene with Gallant Couple
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain biscuit group depicting a hunting scene with two young hunters and their dogs, and a gallant couple under a tree. Louis XV period. Restoration at the horns and the stick is...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Russian Bronze Cossack Figure Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Russian bronze figure of a Cossack. It is signed.
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1940s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Very Rare Donna Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Munich, DE
From an italien collection we are proud to present this rare piece from around 1949. flawless and signed.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

18th Century Sculpted Verona Marble Putto
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Depictions of young angelic boys are also known as putti, or putto for a single one. Since the 17th century on they remained popular and are found in various forms. Perhaps the most known version is Cupid. Looking at their attributes time periods can be narrowed down. In this example we see a rose Guirlande and a medaillon which are typical for the late 18th-early 19th century. The Rosso Verona Marble...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Bronze Necklace Pendant Saint Laurent Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze pendant titled Saint Laurent by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Gilt bronze, circa late 1940s. It depicts the ...
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1940s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Anders Jönsson Sculpture 'Boy with Apple' by Erik Pettersson Fud, in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture ‘Boy with apple’ by Anders Jönsson. Founded mark Erik Pettersson fud. In Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini Silver metal and wood base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Cradle with Infant, Bovey Tracey, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very fine example in creamware of an infant swaddled and lying in its crib. These miniature representations served various purposes: Decorative objects: Miniature models of infa...
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Late 18th Century English Primitive Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Jasperware Portrait Medallion, Marc Antony, Wedgwood, circa 1778
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An important early portrait medallion of Marc Antony in plain white jasper, probably predating the invention of the ‘dip’ process, which is why it i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very small original Andre Bourgault statues hand carved and stamped Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it ...
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1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"The Water Mother, " Rare Large Rendition of Famous Sculpture by Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Based on a famous, large sculpture entitled "The Water Mother" sculpted by Kai Nielsen for the Winter Garden of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, installed in 1921, this vers...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Painted Japanese Marble Warrior Panel
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4035 Hand painted marble panel set in a wood frame.
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1940s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture
By Clara Shainess
Located in New York, NY
An African School carved wood sculpture made in the 1940s (circa 1940) by U.S. artist Clara Shainess and mounted on a painted wooden base. Good condition, some age cracks and chips; ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Meissen Tall Motto Child Je Les Mets a Calme G 29 Acier Marcolini Period
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN VERY LOVELY FIGURINE: MOTTO CHILD BY M.V.ACIER / JE LES METS A CALME ( = I'M CONCILIATING AND I'M SOOTHING ) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

18th Century Wood German Religious Sculpture Saint on a Cloud Statue, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great German sculpture from 18th century. Finely chiselled stone pine artwork depicting a subject of sacred art, a saint resting on a cloud, under study. Sculpture for antique dealer...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

18th Century North Spanish Polychrome Wooden Virgin Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century north Spanish polychrome wooden sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus.  
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Wax Portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wax portrait of Queen Charlotte of Great Britain, Attributed to John Flaxman, Late 18th century. A large and rare portrait of Queen Charlotte, i...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original hand carved from solid walnut J Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and high...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the Earth to witness, commemorating the moment the Buddha reached enlightenment. The Buddha is dressed in patchwork...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Paul Serste Art Deco Inspired Young Lady Modern Wall Plaque 1940s Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $450...By noted Belgian sculptor Paul Serste´ (1910-2000), this wall plaque sculpture is quite beautiful with its flowing kerchief covering the head of a lovely young la...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure, circa 1790
Located in Downingtown, PA
Great Pearlware Figure of Aphrodite & Eros, 'Venus and Cupid' Figure attributed to Neale & Co, circa 1790. The large pearlware early English pearl...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery, Pearlware

Terra Cotta Mask Art Deco Czech like Goldscheider
Located in Oakland, CA
These 3 dimensional masks do not come up very often. Made in the Austrian tradition like Goldscheider, it is not marked. After, many years of working with these masks, we have learne...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Art Deco Masterpiece Bronze Reclining Sculpture Important Artist Jan Anteunis
Located in Oakland, CA
A rare Art Deco Bronze. Incredible quality from an important Belgian artist named Jan Anteunis, (1896-1973). It is not often that we are able to find a piece with all of these qualit...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of a Man
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Romantique Art Deco plaster sculpture of a man circa 1940 not signed.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of Classical Figurines, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of classical style figurines in painted terra cotta, French late 18th century. From the personal collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Cou...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bronze Cherub and Vulture Fountain Head Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare antique bronze fountain fitting mounted on a later purpose made wooden base with a detachable winged cherub seated on the back of a...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Keramos, Vienna, Dancing Woman Figure in Red Clay
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Keramos, Vienna, dancing woman figure in red clay. Art Deco. Model number 8713. Beautiful figure, circa 1940s. Measures: 41 cm. X 37 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Tragic Couple Antony and Cleopatra, Creamware, Ralph & Enoch Wood, circa 1780
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Cleopatra and Mark Antony, in enamelled creamware. After a model by Ralph and Enoch Wood, and quite likely made by this important partnership. The figur...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Creamware

18th Century, French Giltwood Decorative Element
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century handmade giltwood decorative element representing a basket surrounded by flowering branches. France, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Carl Schmitz Plaster Sculpture, circa 1940
By Carl Schmitz
Located in Sharon, CT
Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn B...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Italian Murano Glass Chinese Wise Man Figure
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940s Murano art glass figure of a Chinese wise man. Blown red glass with 24-karat gold. The piece is in excellent condition.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) large gilt wall plaque with cupid heads and sunburst center.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Hungarian Painted Ceramic Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A rare hand built glazed and painted earthenware Art Deco sculpture, a female Polynesian made in Hungary. Fine hairline cracks on the glaze surfac...
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Figural Lamps, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of period 18th century. Louis XV gilt bronze figural chenets that have been mounted on impressive and hefty Lucite plinths and fitted as lamps. The opposing b...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Wooden Folk Art Huge Hand Carved Figure Saint Florian, 18th Century, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
This huge hand-carved figure shows the protector and patron against fire, Saint Florian. St. Florian is dressed like a roman soldier and his attribute is a water bucket. The figure w...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Figure: Female Pedlar, Possibly Peg Woffington, Bow Porcelain, circa 1758
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
On a mound base decorated with painted floral sprigs. She wears a pale pink-mauve washed shift with iron-red sleeves and cloak, pale mauve and pink stomacher and a sprigged white shi...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Sculpture of Faun and Bacchante
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Bronze Sculpture of Faun and Bacchante Rare pair of bronze sculptures depicting Bacchante and Faun after a design by Jean-Hugues Taraval in 177...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Ceramic Geisha Elcod, 1940 Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large ceramic Geisha Elcod 1940 Cacciapuoti, unique elegance, very beautiful colors, small chips.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Doctor, from the Commedia Dell'arte, Bow Porcelain, circa 1752
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Il Dottore from the Commedia dell’Arte, in the white. He stands in an histrionic pose against a tree stump and wears a high brimmed hat (presumably a black academic bonnet), long-buttoned coat over frilled cuffs, falling jabeaux, breeches, boots and a cloak; his right hand on hip, his left arm and hand raised. Slightly grey-white porcelain; even, unctuous glaze. Straw translucency. Underside wiped; air hole at centre. Square hole at rear for mount. Measure: H 6.3 in (16 cm). Provenance: Taylor Collection, from Stockspring Antiques, London, 1998. The Miss G...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Hans Kongslev for Tinos Bronze, Tinderbox by H.Ch. Andersen, Patinated Bronze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Kongslev for Tinos bronze, Tinderbox by Hans Christian Andersen, patinated bronze. Denmark, 1940s. Stamped Hans Kongslev, Tinos bronze. Meas...
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1940s Danish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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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