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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Art Nouveau
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Pierrot Clown Figurine No. 436 by A. Caasmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine.
Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916.
In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an acc...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Mischievous” by Paul Philippe
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAUL PHILIPPE
Polish/French, 1870-1930
"Mischievous"
Polychromed gilt bronze over original marble base signed in cast "P. PHILIPPE" signed in cast "i9.R / France" with foundry seal of A.G. Paris
Item # 212MPH15S
An exquisite and rare example of Paul Philippe's Mischievous finished in a brilliant polychromed gilt, the young woman grabs her reddish-brown hair in hand while looking off into the corner with a sly look in her eyes that suggests she holds a secret that we will never know. The base signature is captured directly from the mold. Situated over its original faceted base. A very fine work.
ARTIST
Born in Thorn in Poland in 1870, Paul Philippe studied under Antonin Larroux at the École des Beaux-Arts after moving to Paris, France around 1900. He exhibited extensively at all of the major French salons and developed his own voice in sculpture by focusing his ouevre around the movement of the female body, often depicting exotic models in highly theatrical poses with a loose adherence to realism in his idealized visions. He walked a fine line between Art Nouveau and Art Deco while his figures do tend towards the latter. He executed figures in bronze and chryselephantine and worked with some of the best foundries in France and Germany. Many examples of his work are held in the Art Deco Museum in Moscow, Russia.
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Head of Young Man, " Striking, Unique Bronze Sculpture by Bischoff, 1947
By August Bischoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by August Bischoff and cast by the famous Brandis foundry in Dusseldorf, Germany, which also cast bronzes by important artists such as Arno Breker...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional French Art Deco J.E Descomps Bronz, 1925
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful French Art Deco bronze figure of a Dancer, by Joseph Emmanuel Descomps Cormier in a standing pose, with arms outstretched holding a drapery, signed "J.E. Descomps" on base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Decorative Wooden Figurine Footballer Carl Olof Trygg Carving Sculpture
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a footballer man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty.
Thi...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Vintage Lalique 'Le Faune' Art Glass Nude Pan & Diana Figurine or Paperweight
By Lalique, Marc Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Lalique glass figurine.
Designed by Marc Lalique in 1960.
Entitled Le Faune. In the form of the lovers Pan and Diana together, both...
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Demeter or Ceres Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco lamp sculpture by Charles HARVA, France, 1920s. Crackle glaze ceramic, brass and glass. Demeter / Ceres resting after work. Flowers, fruits and corn / maize pattern o...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Iconic Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Athlete with Spear" by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic large Art Deco bronze sculpture of a strong athletic man in a powerful pose holding a long spear in his hand as he climbs a l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wooden Carving Sculptures A Set Of 6 Antique Decorative Figurine of a Family
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
Art Deco style sculpture dancer TOURBILLON by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer Tourbillon, nude with ribbon by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Patinated Art Metal on a black marble base...
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2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco style sculpture of a Dancer ALLEGRESSE Fayral for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of a dancer Allegresse.
Signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
With the Le Verrier foundry mark.
Design 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast of the Le...
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2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Bronze Art Deco Diana Artemis Goddess Greyhound Hunt Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive vintage art deco style bronze and brass nude figural sculpture of the Greek / Roman goddess of the hunt Artemis / Diana, sho...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charles Henri Delanglade, Sculpture en marbre blanc - "Le Lierre"
By Charles Delanglade
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charles Henri Delanglade (1870-1952) - "Le Lierre"
Technique : Sculpture en marbre blanc
Dimensions : H : 109 cm
Signature : Signé et titré dans le marbre
Base : Roche sculptée
Cond...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Amalric Walter Pate De Verre Nude Boy Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Almeric Walter and Henry Mercier Pate De Verre Art Nouveau Figure of a Nude Cherub or boy seated with his hand on his head.
A wonderful pâte-de-ver...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Ballerina, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal Art Deco porcelain figurine. Ballerina. 1930s.
Measures: 23.5 x 11.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau Young Women circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bronze Figure of an Art Nouveau young woman.
circa 1900.
Beautiful European Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of a young woman.
This beautifully made German style bronze sculpture of a yo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well cast bronze bust in profile of an African woman on a rectangular brass base. It is unsigned and has no marks. Origin could be Africa itself or France Art Deco Period.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jenő Kerényi, Magician, Hungarian Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Signed KEREMYI on the back of the plinth.
Some patina abrasions are noticeable in the back area.
The white Carrera marble base obviously is a later replacement.
Dimensions:
Height 14.75”
Width 11.75”
Depth 7.75”.
Jeno Kerényi...
Category
1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Dancer 'Beauty', by Stephan Dakon, Around 1939
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine of 1930s:
Gracefully posing dancer in blue costume standing next to an octagonal pedestal: dotted bustier and short front skirt with l...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Period Bronze Figural Sculpture France circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period bronze sculpture by J. Steinel from France circa 1920. The classical female figure stands on a black marble cube and grasps a bouquet of flowers in her right hand....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Franz Hagenauer, Violinist Sculpture, 1920s, Silvered Bronze & Wood
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the enchanting world of the 1920s with Franz Hagenauer's Violinist Sculpture—a symphony of artistic brilliance. Crafted from silvered bronze and wood, this masterpiece embo...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
By Capodimonte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
Italy, circa 1925
An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow.
Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day'
This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars.
Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N.
In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt.
The figurine stands...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Table lamp: 'Dancing ladies' sculpture in porcelain by Fraureuth Kunstabteilung
Located in Zemst, BE
Porcelain statue of 3 dancing ladies.
Mounted as a lamp
High quality glazed porcelain
Period 1930-1940
Fraureuth Kunstabteiling Germany
Signed on the bottom of the piece
Height ...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Spelter Figural Dancer, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very charming Art Deco spelter figure. The figure depicts a female dancer tip toeing in a typical 1920's /30's fashion of the day with her crimped bob ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
"Two Centaurs, " Highly Important Original Maquette for Palais de Tokyo, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and important example of stylized Art Deco figural sculpture, this bas relief of two centaurs -- a father centaur being embraced by a baby centaur -- is the original plaster maquette by Marcel Armand Gaumont for a sculpture adorning the facade of the Palais de Tokyo...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Jumping Trouts by André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Bochum, NRW
André Vincent BECQUEREL bronze Trouts figurine, Artist’s edition, France 1930s.
A beautiful, authentic representation of two Trouts in green and brown ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A. De Remière, Friedrich Goldscheider Polychrome Patinated Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Tilburg, NL
A. De Remière, Friedrich Goldscheider Polychrome Patinated Terracotta Sculpture
Friedrich Goldscheider: polychrome patinated terracotta sculpture ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Category
1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Antique Art Deco Bronze Figure by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large fine Art Deco patinated bronze figure of "The Riverman" by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière (French, 1881-1947), circa 1920 in date.
This powerful sculpture is modelled and cast a...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards,...
Category
1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Hercules at Rest", Rare Art Deco Porcelain with Male Nude by Bregnoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncontestably, one of the most sensuous pieces of figural porcelain ever produced in the 20th century, this piece shows Hercules resting on a rocky promontory, with one arm outstretc...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Confidence, Calamine. France, circa 1900, After Grisard, Désiré '1872-¿'
Located in Madrid, ES
"Confidence". calamine. France, around 1900, following Grisard, Désiré (1872-¿).
With manufacturing stamp, titled and engraved name.
Calamine figure patinated in various shades t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Maurice Bouval (French 1863 - 1916), Patinated Bronze Of An Art Nouveau Woman
Located in Germantown, MD
Maurice Bouval (French 1863 - 1916), Patinated Bronze Figure Of An Art Nouveau Woman Bronze on Marble Plinth.
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Georges BASTARD Art Deco White Boxer Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco white boxer porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Width : 3.9"...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Plaster Sculpture Art Deco Period Sitting Woman France, circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Sitting woman is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco sculpture, made circa 1930, in France.
In a white color. In the Style of Jan and Joël Martel.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Dancing Flapper, Attributed to Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna cold painted bronze dancing flapper, attributed to Bergman
Fantastically modeled and painted, beautifully patinated surface, unsigned
This work stands 6.5-inches high x 3-i...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Philosophical Dispute, " Rare Nude Male Porcelain by Liebermann for Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous combination of whimsy and sensuosity, Ferdinand Liebermann's depiction of a nude youth holding forth with a stork, symbol of wisdom, was first c...
Category
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Lamp Seated Nude with Drape Guerbe & Max Le Verrier, Rèverie
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rèverie Art Deco style lamp seated nude with drape holding a globe by Raymonde Guerbe for Max Le Verrier. France.
With Le Verrier foundry seal.
Design 1930. Posthumous contemporary...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Sculpture - Dancing Woman - By DENIS - Max Verrier - Patinated Spelter
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant Art Deco sculpture of a Dancing Woman with grapes in her hands. Depicting Maenad, the female follower of Dionysus. Signed Denis, cast at the Max Le Verrier Foundry France....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Silver Plated Diana the Huntress Figure circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Silver Plated Diana the Huntress Figure circa 1930s
Silver plated on Bronze,
Sylized Bronze figure of a deer,
Chrome Plated Base and Stylized Backround
[ some pitting to t...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Dancer with Scarf" by Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted gilt and enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. Th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Charleston Dancers" Cast Iron Doorstop, Anne Fish for Hubley, C 1939
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Charleston Dancers" Cast iron doorstop, Anne Fish for Hubley, C 1939
Inscribed © Fish, Lower left front, refer to photo #4
A fine period example, of one of the rarest Anne Fish doorstops...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure Posing Dancer With Cloth, by Lorenzl c.1939
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite porcelain figurine of the 1930:
Aparte dancer in a tight-fitting red costume with short trouser legs and ruff, gymnastic shoes on her feet, balancing on the ball of her rig...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wiener Werkstatte St Christopher Pottery Figure Attributed to Michael Powolny
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Austrian art pottery sculptural figure of St Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river attributed to renowned Austrian sculptor, Ceramist, designer and teacher Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954) and probably dating between 1920 and 1930. The hand-crafted figure shows St Christopher with the Christ child on his shoulder and a wooden staff...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Rudolf Knörlein Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Woman Ceramic
Located in Brescia, IT
RUDOLF KNORLEIN / GOLDSCHEIDER
Art Deco Figure
Wien, 1930
Polychrome ceramic
Excellent Condiction
No Chips, No Crack.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Joseph D'Asté Young Lady & God Pan Sculpture, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Joseph d'Asté (1872-1940), France, 1910s. Young Lady and God Pan. Spelter and marble. Width : 17.7"(45cm), Height : 8"(20.5cm), Depth : 4.7"(12cm). Condi...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
LIMOUSIN Art Deco Young Girl & Partridge Sculpture, 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Limousin, France, 1920s. Young girl & partridge. The girl is holding a bag full of snails on her back. .Spelter, onyx and marble. Width : 22.8"(58cm), He...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Soapstone Cubist Style Table Sculpture Two Faces
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting soapstone solid table sculpture nice heavy and impressive, circa 1970's with some soft scratches as shown due to age.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Anitque Mannequin in bamboo, cane, wood and steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique Mannequin made of woven bamboo and cane. Steel frame. Base of solid wood. Later shoe holders mounted.
Fantastic decorative, but still in per...
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Plaster Sculpture, Art Deco Period, Jan & Joel Martel Style, France, circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This woman bust is in Plaster. It is an Art Deco Sculpture, made circa 1930, in France.
In a white color. In the Style of Jan and Joël MARTEL.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Seated Woman Bronze Deco Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality 20th century casting of an Art Deco woman holding a champagne glass in traditional Art Deco attire seated on a highly stylized Art Nouveau style stool.
This high-qualit...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a Pied Wagtail
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Goebel porcelain figurine of a Pied Wagtail bird. It depicts a very well done hand painted black, brown, gray blue and white, Wagtail bird. It has the Goebel hallmark plus ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Style Dancer Sculpture Clarté with Jade Ball Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Lueur Jade” by Max Le Verrier – A Timeless Art Deco Masterpiece
Experience the refined elegance of the Art Deco era with “Lueur Jade,” an extraordinary sculpture by the iconic Max ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Marble, Spelter
Lladro Daisa 1978 In the Gondola Couple Sculpture No. 2413 Large Porcelain
By Lladro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lladro Daisa 1978 "In the Gondola Couple" Sculpture No. 2413 Large Porcelain. Item features a large impressive size, original signature, sculpture rests o...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
Located in New York City, NY
A fine original lifesize signed Goldscheider hand painted terracotta figure of a young Black child wearing knickers, a jacket and a cap.
Vienna 1890's
The young African American boy is seated with hands folded in his lap on an antique wicker chair...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Les Roses" French Gilt Bronze & Marble Figural Centerpiece By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century French figural vase by Mathurin Moreau, titled: "LES ROSES", composed of patinated and gilt bronze, marble, and ormolu. The piece features a bronze female figure ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.