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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Sculptor William Conrad Severson Early 1956 Carved Sculpture of Nude Female MCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood nude female sculpture by artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999). A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

1950s Torino Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of Girl and Dog by C. Mollica
Located in North Miami, FL
1950s italian Torino hand-painted glazed ceramic sculpture of a girl with dress and dog signed by C. Mollica By: C. Mollica Material: ceramic, paint Technique: molded, pressed, pain...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Bronze Art Deco, Statue by Aurore Onu "Chasing the Hind"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silvered Bronze Art Deco Statue Pair featuring a woman reaching and grasping the antlers of a deer, a rare version of “Chasing the Hind” Designed by Aurore Onu French circa 1930. It ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Denmark Porcelain Set of 2 Figurines Bing & Grondahl
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful setr of 2 porcelain figurines of the Denmark Bing & Grondahl manufacture, perfect condition. Brand present under the base.
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1980s Danish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Gaetano Pompa Mid-Century Cast and Gilt Bronze, Winged Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and fantastic example of Italian mid-century Art by Gaetano Pompa (Italy, 1933-1998). Signed and dated Roma 1966 on the back of one wing. Hollow cast with gilt finish an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Torino ceramic semi-nude woman sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna By: C.I.A. Manna Material: ceramic, paint Technique: gilt, glazed, hand-crafted, molded, painted, pressed, unglazed Dimensions: 6 in x 22 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Place of origin: Italy This mid-20th century Italian ceramic sculpture titled 'Portatrice Africana' was handcrafted by C.I.A. Manna in Torino, Italy. Molded from ceramic clay and meticulously hand-painted, it depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Marble Sculpture of Torso
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage bohemian marble sculpture of a male torso with multicolored streaks going down vertically. This dynamic piece is attached to a black stone pedestal. Acquired from a Palm Beac...
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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Bust Of A Chinese Man
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning hollowed terracotta bust sculpture representing a Chinese man, French 1950s. The artist really captured the expression of the gentlemen in great details, from whic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Figural Cow / Bull Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural cow or bull coat hook, designed by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller in the 1950s/60s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Keramos, Austria. Rare Art Deco ceramic sculpture of a reclining nude woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Keramos, Austria. Rare Art Deco ceramic sculpture of a reclining nude woman. Hand-painted. Approximately 1930. Marked. In very good condition with minor glaze chips on one big toe an...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure of a woman laying sideways. Bottom portion of body is covered as top of body is exposed. Measures approx -20h x 37w x 11d
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984 Hand carved wooden sculpture, presented on a dark wooden base. The sculpture is somewhat figural, but rather abstract. Th...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze Lying Female Nude Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Created by Belgian sculptor Leo De Boey. In perfect original state.   
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Silver (.900) Aztec Danzante Attributed to William Spratling
Located in Austin, TX
Relishing in the richness of Aztec culture and travel back to ancient Mexico with this Silver Aztec Danzante attributed to William Spratling. Adorned with emeralds and a bone stag head, this spectacle not only adds a touch of history but also pays homage to the cultural heritage of the Aztecs. AZTEC DANZANTE SCULPTURE...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures

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Jade, Silver

Art Deco sculpture hoop dancer by Limousin France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture hoop dancer by Limousin. Patinated Art Metal. On Portor and pink marble base. France 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gold, Iron

French cubistic shaped figurative Art Déco sculpture sandstone signed ML GORDEE
Located in Salzburg, AT
French sandstone sculpture from the Art Deco period. A man is sitting on the floor with his knees bent, his arms folded and his head tucked in. The posture suggests an intensely cont...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

1950s French Terracotta Sculpture Of A Man Kneeling
Located in London, GB
Very elegant hollowed terracotta sculpture of a nude young man kneeling, 1950s French. The artist achieved a smooth terracotta finish for the young man by contrast with the textures ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Walter Bosse Hand Sculpture Figurative Ashtray Pin Dish Vide Poche c. 1950s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful modernist vide poche or ashtray in the shape of a hand designed by Walter Bosse and probably executed by Herta Baller Austria in the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

"Tänzerin mit Tschinellen" Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Georges Morin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Tänzerin mit Tschinellen," an alluring small bronze sculpture that depicts a graceful dancer playing the zills, her flowing gown cascading around her in a harmonious dance. She is s...
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Mid-20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Old Classic Wood Ashanti Fante Stool with Supporting Leopard Mid-20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Created in the early to mid-20th century, by an anonymous artist of the Akan people of Ghana, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante). What separates this stool from the standard ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair Of Vintage "Inseparable Couple" Sculptures (Loro Blonyo), Java, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century pair of hand carved and hand painted wedding figures from Java, Indonesia. These are known as Loro Blonyo, the "inseparable couple." They were placed in the livi...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality pine wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. (as displayed by our creati...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Goldscheider Figure Lady With Hat And Guitar by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca. 1934
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and exclusive Goldscheider Art Déco Ceramic Figurine: Posing young lady in a dark gray lace dress with a bustier attached to the front of the skirt, an elegant, wide-brimmed, li...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bronze Decorative Figure of a Woman attributed to Karl Hagenauer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s. This item is made in bronze and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture - Bengt Amundin 1957 "Urfågeln" - Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bronze sculpture by the Swedish artist Bengt Amundin designed in 1957. The sculpture is called "Urfågeln" (The Primeval Bird). The sculpture is 36 cm (14.4") high including ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Boho Patinated Stone Pedestal With Female Torso
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho female bust on a pedestal. A chic rough cut stone pedestal with a smooth cut female torso. Perfect indoors or outside. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Bus...
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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Forged Iron Hand Sculpture - Elegant Artisan-Crafted Piece at the Forge by a Mas
Located in Madrid, ES
We present an elegant forged iron sculpture depicting a hand, meticulously crafted by a master blacksmith at the forge. This work, executed with various techniques of hot ironwork, r...
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1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Plaster Art Deco French Sailor Sculpture, 1940
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sculpture from the mid-20th century. Plaster work depicting a Sailor in Art Deco style, copy of the famous Meurice ceramic, Ideal Man scanning the...
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1940s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso

20th Century Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Nude Lady, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Nude Lady. Excellent quality. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and 16" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in patinated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture "Woman with Hijab" in Thuja wood
Located in Firenze, FI
Sculpture of Islamic art expertly crafted in Thuja wood, depicting a woman wearing a hijab. The female figure is sculpted with elegant and fluid lines, expressing grace. Thuja wood,...
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1960s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fritz Klimsch Rosenthal Biscuit Porcelain “Crouching Women” Circa 1940 Sculpture
By Rosenthal, Fritz Klimsch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fritz Klimsch (German, 1870-1960) for Rosenthal (German, founded 1879), circa 1940. "Crouching Women" model in biscuit porcelain. Signed to sculpture base.
Approx: 12.25" H X 6....
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s Ethnic sculpture in terracotta painted in black and red. The subject is a woman with her hair tied in a brai...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

20th Century Large Patinated Metal Sculpture of a Seated Nude Lady, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Large Patinated Metal Sculpture of a Seated Nude Lady signed Roland Excellent quality.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid century cast iron sculpture of mythical horse and figure.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage cast iron sculpture of a mythical horse with wings and a figure. The sculpture has a dark bronze patina finish to the surface. The stylized horse has wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron Sculpture By Robert Michiels, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Iron Sculpture By Robert Michiels, Belgium, 1960s
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1960s Belgian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Candle Lit Mask Sconce, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic sculptural clay mask candle sconce made in Italy. Hand made in an aged adobe color with a place for a single candle inside. Mask has a metal frame which gives the piece a n...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure, Girl With Pointed Hat, by Stephan Dakon, ca 1934
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare art ceramic figurine of the 1930s: Standing girl with a pointed, sombrero-like hat on her chin-length brunette hair, dressed only in a black, short bolero jacket opened wid...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Keramos Art Déco Posing Dancer With Cloth by Stephan Dakon, Vienna ca 1945
Located in Vienna, AT
Girl with shoulder-length, brunette hair in a gymnastic suit consisting of short trousers and a tight bustier tied crosswise at the front in gymnastic shoes balancing a step on the b...
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical massive pottery terracotta sculpture from 1962, signed Selbmann Roma, Italy. The piece just conveys joy and happiness. Muted colors. The piece has an old repai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pottery

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure, Girl With Headscarf, by Stephan Dakon, ca 1933
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare art ceramic figurine of the 1930s: Standing girl with a dotted headscarf tied to the back of her head in orange and brown tones, dressed in a sleeveless orange top with a w...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Waiting in the Wings" Ballet Sculpture by John Cutrone for Austin Productions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a jaw-dropping piece from one of the most prolific names in American mid-century home decor, Austin Productions. Founded with the intention of bring art gallery quality pieces to a mass market, Austin Productions produced beautifully made, signed art for the common man. This sculpture of ballerina feet is a particular highlight, created by the artist John Cutrone...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Laminate, Plaster

Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the en...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Murano Blue Green Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue with green spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Italian Tole Pineapple
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Italian tole sculpture or object of art crafted in metal with a painted green top over a stylized gilt pineapple. Stamped Italy on ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Daisy' Young Lady With Guitar, Stephan Dakon 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare art ceramic figurine from the early 1930s: Standing young lady with a pullman cap and bob hairstyle, head turned to the left, in a long-sleeved shirt with wide sleeves and ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibili...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers. Private collection Brus...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Fabric

Life size artistic child sized lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the engi...
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Medusa Sea Anemone Sculpture, Signed Original Sculpture, Mixed Media
Located in Warrenton, OR
Medusa Sea Anemone Sculpture, Signed Original Sculpture, Mixed Media This intriguing sculpture is mixed media, with the figure being clay or ceramic and the base being some sort of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

1960s Brutalist Knight On Horse Metal Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Brutalist metal sculpture of a knight on a horse. Wood base.
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Jean Ortis " NU FEMININ ACCROUPI" , 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Jean Ortis " NU FEMININ ACCROUPI" Statue en bronze à patine brune représentant une femme nue accroupie. Signée "J. Ortis", avec le cachet du fondeur, "S...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Virgin and Child, ceramic by the French artist Jean Derval 1960's - F422
Located in Lyon, FR
Ceramic from the 60's representing the "Virgin and Child" by the famous French artist Jean Derval. Very nice glazing on the whole, with typical colours and patterns of the artist. So...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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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