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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Medieval
A Patinated Bronze Statue of a Seated Greek Scholar signed Moreau
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A patinated cast bronze statue of a classically draped Greek scholar sitting sideways on a Klismos chair with the trademark griphons as front leg supports, the subject holding a pen in his right hand and an open scroll on the other left signed "Moreau" inscribed on one side of the chair. There are no visible foundry marks.
Presumably the signature stands for Mathurin Moreau, a 19 Century French sculptor born 1822, and son of noted sculptor Jean Baptiste Moreau. In 1841, the 19 year old Mathirin entered the École des Beaux Arts in Paris and, the following year, won the Second Grand Prix de Rome with his sculpture Diodemus removing the Palladium. Several of his works remain on public display in Paris, among them on the facade of the Gare du Nord...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Compote or Tazza
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in Italy circa 1870, this finely detailed 19th-century figural compote features a playful winged cherub supporting a wide, lobed basin above his head. Sculpted from solid waln...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Bronze Statue "Birth of Venus" by James Hunt, Neapolitan School
By James Hunt
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A very detailed, exquisite statuette, entirely executed in bronze with the lost-wax casting technique depicting "Birth of Venus". The patinated bronzes figure is mounted on a beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Collectible Native American Indian Sculpture with a Horse
Located in Miami, FL
Collectible Native American Indian Sculpture with a Horse
A playful and very decorative collectible Native American Indian sculpture...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
$632 Sale Price / item
32% Off
19th Century Bronze Sculpture, Panther Hunter, Denmark, Jerichau/ P. Ipsen
By Jens Adolf Jerichau
Located in Dresden, DE
Black terracotta
Denmark, second half of the 19th century
Height 54 cm, width 25 cm, depth 12 cm
Marked: P. Ipsen, Kjøbenhavn / Eneret 290
Black terracotta figure depicting a young ...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Classical Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage concrete garden statue of a classical women. Great chippy finish and nice cast details.
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Recumbent Lion Bronze
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century French bronze sculpture is artist signed and bears a family seal. The stunning sculpture portrays a majestic recumbent lion is beautifully rendered by the n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,000
Pair of Silvered Bronze Herons, Attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of herons is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work, in the style of the famous Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Smiling Girl White Marble Bust Sculpture by Bossi Aurelio
By Aurelio Bossi
Located in Milano, MI
A 20th Century Italian white marble bust of a smiling girl, a carved Carrara marble figural sculpture, signed on the base by the Italian artist Aurelio Bossi, 1884-1948, whose sculptures are displayed at Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, whereas at the Duomo Milan Cathedral there is his Statue of Cardinal Borromeo, while two busts adorn the facade of the chapel of the Niguarda Hospital.
This antique female...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Carrara Marble
Baccarat Style French Crystal Gilt & Patinated Bronze Floral Topiary Cachepot
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baccarat Style French Crystal Gilt and Patinated Bronze Floral Topiary Cachepot, France, Circa 1960s
An exuberant Baccarat-style French crystal gilt and patinated bronze floral top...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$832 Sale Price
33% Off
20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 19.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century French soldier with Jousting Lance and shield
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Francese XV° Secolo" - "French Armour...
Category
1990s Italian Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$587 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna
Located in Bradenton, FL
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna. Sandstone cast over limestone depicting St. Joachim and St. Anna's embrace at the Golden Gate after the news ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of Cupid, 20th century, the standing figure holding their bow with the quiver at their feet, on a faux wood painted fluted plaster plinth. Overal...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Limestone Statue of Flora on Circular Stone Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring over six feet tall, this life-sized statue is a wonderful depiction of the Roman goddess, Flora. Supported by a circular pedestal with a diameter of 22 ½ inches and a thick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
19th Century English Royal Worcester Porcelain Fairy Candlestick Lamp Standard
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite English Royal Worcester porcelain Samuel Clarke Commissioned
"Cricklite" candle "fairy lamp" standard - base, the rare figural statue in the form of a Grecian water carrier, modeled by James Hadley (English, 1837-1903), the exceptionally executed, richly detailed Neoclassical figure holding a vessel in her left hand and carrying an urn upon her head, wearing flowing robes, the body in blush ivory, the robes of green/gold hue, with gilt highlights. Circa 1898
Signed, underfoot having green printed mark, "Worcester Shot Enamel England 2 125" and imprinted markings by its side.
Dimensions: (approx)
9.5" High, 3" Diameter
Provenance:
From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian neoclassical Wooden Statue of Cupid
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classical 9(18th Century) painted wooden figure of a cupid with a gilt robe and hair, with an arm stretched out (AS IS-missing some hand and feet carvings)
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terra Cotta Bust of a Handsome Kid, Signed M.D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing bust of a young kid made of rustic terra-cotta,
great smile, innocent expression, looking forward.
Beautiful object of art from any angle.
Signed and dated MD 3/91
If anybody know anything about who is the artist...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1550 / statue Saint Eligius / Antique / reliques
Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The hand and staff are missing. A true treasure and historical piece. The intricate carvings on the robe showcase the artisan's talent, with every fold. The natural wood grain adds a touch of warmth and authenticity to this unique piece of relic art...
Category
16th Century French Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Copenhagen, Biscuit Sculpture After Berthel Thorvaldsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, biscuit sculpture after Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Portrait of Berthel Thorvaldsen.
Approx. 1870s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition, burning cra...
Category
1870s Danish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth. Item features fine bronze casting, beautiful patina, remarkable details, on beveled edge marble plin...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet
By Rancoulet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from France, Circa 1900. These young and playful my...
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Early 1900's Neo Classical Bronze Floor Lamp w Mercury and Nude Girls Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare standard floorlamp with bronze sculptures of Mercury and Nude girls sculptures.
This impressive and very well made, antique floor lamp dates from about 1910-1920...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Nymph after the Bath on Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style marble sculpture from the 19th century depicting a nymph after the bath on a gray and white marble base. This exquisite French Neoclassical style marble s...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian "Bathing Venus" Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian School, The Bathing Venus, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, cast by Fonderi Nelli Roma, the standing figure removing her elaborate robe on a circular base, stam...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Phyllis Beattie "Repose"
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculpture in bronze by artist Phyllis Beattie, circa 1990's sitting on a solid black marble base, the figure pins and can be removed for easy shipping and handling.
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Victor Rousseau "Cupid" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Victor Rousseau (Belgian, 1865-1954) "Cupid", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, early 20th century, the standing draped figure blowing a kiss, on a circular plinth, signed. 26" H x 8.5" W ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Bronze Of Androcles and the Lion
Located in Rochester, NY
Large French Neoclassical sculpture of Androcles and the Lion. Exceptional quality casting and patina. Mid 19th century.
The runaway slave Androcles became friends with a wounded lion...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
20th Century English Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian soldier with sword and dagger
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Inglese XV° Secolo" - "English...
Category
1990s Italian Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$587 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century
This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
7 Piece Lot Italian Carved Stone Fruit in Glass Bowl Grapes Banana Orange Apple
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a great looking set of 7 pieces of carved stone fruit with a wonderful realistic look that would make any décor colorful and classy. There are some imperfections on these pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Mother and Child Terracotta Sculpture Signed Rougelet
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French 19 century Mother and Child Terracotta Sculpture Signed Rougelet ( Benoît.
Benoît (Benedict) Rougelet (FRENCH, 18...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Bing & Grøndahl, Thorvaldsen sculpture of the Apostle Andrew, biscuit porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, Thorvaldsen sculpture of the Apostle Andrew in biscuit porcelain.
1870s/1880s.
First factory quality.
In good condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 33.0 cm x W 12.5 cm.
Category
1870s Danish Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French bronze sculpture, titled Diane de Gabie, showcases the elegance and refinement of Neoclassical art. Inspired by the ancient Roman depiction of Dian...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Decorative Cast Bronze Mission Bell Sculpture, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative set of two antique cast bronze Mission bells sculptures. Each bell features fine details and engraving.
Perfect to decorate your desk, st...
Category
1880s Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$510 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Neoclassical German White Bisque Figurines; a pair.
Located in Malibu, CA
Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque figurines. A pair consisting of a female muse & a draped Roman or Greek male.
Circa early 20thC Neoclass...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Cast Iron Checkered Potted Geranium Floral Bouquet Painted Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage cast iron doorstop showing a geranium plant set inside a woven checkered flower pot on an iron plinth. Retaining the original painted finish. Beautiful patina.
Circa 1930 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Tom Bennett Hand-Signed "Autumn" Bronze Nude Female Dancer Sculpture
By Tom Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Limited Edition Tom Bennett Hand-Signed Numbered "Autumn" Bronze Nude Female Dancer Sculpture 137/250
The limited edition Tom Bennett "Autumn" bronze nude female dancer scul...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, late 19th Century
Dimensions: Height 60cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm
This...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine. It depicts a joyful nude baby boy with blonde curly hair and large blue eyes laying do...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$388 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Neoclassical style marble obelisks.
Classic pair of Antique Italian marble obelisks with a crest. These Italian Neoclassical style marble obelisks would...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Saint Florian
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SAINT FLORIAN
ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA
PERIOD: END OF THE 15th CENTURY
Height : 100,5 cm
Width : 34 cm
Depth : 17 cm
Polychromed lime wood
Good state of conservation
Sin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$50,307
19th c. Italian Gilt Bronze Apollo Figure on Alabaster Base
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful gilt bronze figure of Apollo on an alabaster base. Dimensions: 17.32 inches high x 5.13 inches wide x 5.13 inches deep (width and depth measured at the base).
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Psyche and Cupid Marble Statues After Etienne-Maurice Falconet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Exceptionally sculpted figures of the nymph Psyche as seated girl, and seated boy, Cupid, after the original 18th century models by Etienne-Maurice Falconet. Unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique 17th-18th Century Wood Italian Seated Saint Figure Fragment with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique 17th-18th century Italian carved wood seated saint figure fragment with beard. Possibly earlier. Remains of paint or pigments in multiple layers.
Arms and one leg missing, old damage to nose and other areas. Mounted on vintage base...
Category
17th Century Italian Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,072 Sale Price
44% Off
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French sculpture, crafted from white marble or a similar material, beautifully captures a young dancer or muse in a moment of graceful movement. The figur...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Carved Female Figure Art Nouveau Style In Redwood
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Contemplative reclined female nude hand carved in redwood.
Nouveau or classic style with exceptional details and skill.
Category
1910s American American Classical Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Studio plaster by Charles Filleul – Profile of a man with sideburns.
Located in NANTES, FR
This studio plaster was created by Charles Filleul, a French sculptor known for busts and figures.
He was a student of Cavelier and A. Millet, a member of the Société des Artistes Fr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
A Harvesting Girl Statue by A . J . Scotte, 1885-1905
By A.J. Scotte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical Harvesting Girl Spelter statue by A. J . Scotte (1885-1905) signed and dated ”1906” with foundry stamp mark on the base.
Ideal for Classical schemes that needs a beau...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
$2,946 Sale Price
20% Off
Lifesize Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Bathing Venus
Located in New York, NY
Lovely lifesize terracotta figure of Venus in her bath set upon a rectangular pedestal.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neoclassical Style Hand-Carved Alabaster Sculpture, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Italian neoclassical style hand-carved white Alabaster sculpture depicting a standing maiden dressed in neoclassical garments/ leaned on an architectural pedestal, portraying a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Classical Figures on Sienna Marble Bases
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Classical Figures on Sienna Marble Bases with Spanish Brocatelle Marble Insets,
each finely cast and patinated bronze figure depicting a classically ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Statuette
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French bronze statuette is a masterful representation of Neoclassical artistry, showcasing the grace and romanticism characteristic of the era. The sculpt...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour Italian Alabaster figure of Semi Nude Woman Bathing
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture depicting a semi-nude female bather in the Roman neoclassical style, finely sculpted from white alabaster stone. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Crowned Virgin Mary, Medium Size, 19th-Century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This statue depicts the Crowned Virgin Mary, faithful to 19th-century religious models popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. The renowned Maison Raffl in Paris developed casting te...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Joseph with Child, Crowned, Large, 19th-Century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This statue depicts Joseph holding the Child Jesus, inspired by 19th-century religious sculptures popular from Rome to Lourdes and Paris. At that time, the renowned Maison Raffl in P...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Plaster studio statue by Charles Filleul, female subject with box, 20th century
Located in NANTES, FR
This is a studio plaster statue by Charles Filleul.
It bears no signature, but is attributed to his hand.
A large and highly decorative piece, it features an attractive patina.
Plea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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.