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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
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Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shou Lau Figure
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese (Ming Dynasty-Circa 1500) blue & green porcelain Shou Lau seated figure with oversize head (symbolism of longevity & luck) on a base suppo...
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16th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini Sculpture La Luna Strega, 1978
Located in Turin, Turin
Now thirty, Sabattini moved from Blevio to Milan, where he found a small laboratory with all the essential tools of his craft. His contacts with “Domus” became more frequent. This be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Austrian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Girl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1920s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO COLD-PAINTED BRONZE "GIRL IN THE TRICORN HAT" BY JOSEF LORENZL (AUSTRIAN, 1892-1950) Vienna, Austria, circa 1920s; marked verso "MADE IN AUSTRIA / REAL BRONZE", signed "Lorenzl" in script Item # 105BNP14A An exquisite cast of a dancer by Josef Lorenzl and executed in Vienna, Austria circa the 1920s, this inordinately fine model features crisp features, intricate garment work and a wonderful overall green cold-painted surface. It is situated over an original onyx plinth...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Strange Fruit - The Congregation III, Glass & Terracotta Sculpture by Chris
Located in London, GB
'Strange Fruit - The Congregation III' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with terracotta, micro bore copper pipe and cop...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician
Located in London, GB
Bohemian Royal Dux porcelain figure of a musician Bohemian, late 19th Century Height 80cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm This charming porcela...
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Late 19th Century Czech Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Dancer
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bronze figure of nude female dancer on a square black marble base (attr: Marie-Louise Simard)
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Sculpture by Henry Moretti
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Henry Moretti mahogany sculpture on marble base, 1970's.
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1970s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Four Large Academic Style Torchères Emblematic of the Continents
Located in London, GB
Set of four large Academic style torchères emblematic of the continents French, late 19th Century Height: 228cm, diameter 50cm Torchères alone: Height 197cm, diameter 34cm Bases alone: Height 31cm, diameter 50cm The four large torchères in this set are designed in the manner of Mathurin Moreau, one of the leading Academic sculptors of the nineteenth century. The patinated metal sculptures were cast by Miroy Frères...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Ormolu

Pair of Carved Marble Busts on Stands by Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Fazzi
Located in London, GB
Pair of carved marble busts on stands by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Fazzi Italian, 1889 Measures: Bust with fruit: Height 74cm, wi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Sterling Silver 1974 Soldier Presentation Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation trophy in the form of a soldier; an addition to our military related silverware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver trophy / table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a soldier holding a spear. The model is embellished with impressive cast details reproducing the fine details of the soldier's attire, including a sword and backpack to his back, in addition to a strap bearing the royal cypher 'GR'. The sterling silver soldier is displayed on an ebonized wood presentation plinth. The cuboid plinth is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver vacant inscription plaque; the plaque may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. This fine presentation silver...
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1970s English Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Chinese Green and Orange Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the three stars considered essential in Chinese astrology, each ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Niobe Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass and signed on the base. For further information please see authenticity i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

"Two Fates" German Bronze Sculpture after the Antique Cast by R. Bellair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR POLYCHROMED BRONZE GROUP OF "TWO FATES" Foundry cachet verso for "R. Bellair & Co, Berlin, Friedrichstr.182" Item # 012JIP09L A good Grand Tour classical bronze group bas...
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20th Century German Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Figural Sculpture by Phyllis Mendell
Located in Montreal, QC
Figural Bronze by Phyllis Mendell signed "P.Mendell A/P" Artist proof.
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1980s Canadian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Man by Aimé-Jules Dalou
Located in London, GB
French bronze sculpture bust of a man by Aimé-Jules Dalou French, 1888 Measures: height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 21cm This fine patinated bronze bust b...
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1880s French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pradier French Bronze Figure Signed
Located in New York, NY
French (19th Cent) bronze of 17th century figure with book and quill sitting in chair (signed PRADIER)       
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture "Valet de Limier" by Pierre Jules Mene & Barbedienne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PIERRE JULES MENE French, 1810-1879 "Valet de Limier" (1879) Patinated bronze Signed in cast "P.J. MÊNE", incised "F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR" to base Item # 109LWK22S This was the...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Reclining Lady Erotic Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is more to this enchanting Belle Époque figure than meets the eye. Crafted of bronze with cold-press enamel, this figure of a young woman lounging...
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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Grand Tour Statue of Pharaoh Hatshepsut After the Ancient Model
Located in Montreal, QC
Grand Tour statue of Pharaoh Hatshepsut after the ancient model. Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt and was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, the first being Sobekneferu. The authentic ancient sculpture of Hatshepsut is located in Deir el-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt. Cast painted plaster. Provenance: The Collection of Charles de Beistegui, Château de Groussay. Charles de Beistegui (1894-1970), an enigmatic interior decorator whose passport was Spanish and whose wealth came from his family’s Mexican silver mines. Beistegui to indulge himself in the homes he decorated, such as his Chateau de Groussay...
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Early 1900s Egyptian Egyptian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, we...
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20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century Pair of French Victorian Bronze Cupids
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian bronze seated cupid figures holding gilt leaves with gilt trim on round shaped white marble base.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Victorian Alabaster Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian alabaster figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, powerfully modelled with his arms folded across his chest, dressed in full military attire with orders, En...
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1870s English Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Sitzendorf Porcelain Group of a Young Couple
Located in London, GB
Sitzendorf porcelain group of a young couple German, c. 1900 Measures: Height 16cm, width 14cm, depth 9cm This charming and vibrantly coloured porcelain group depicts two figures—one a young boy, the other a young girl—in warm winter dress...
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Early 1900s German Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Theatrical Mask, 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large and interesting 19th c theatrical wooden mask. Sculptured of wood with great skill and inlayed with glass eyes. He looks somewhat crazy but with a great sense of humour.
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19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

"Leda and the Swan" Sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning stoneware sculpture by Stig Lindberg, narrating the mythological story of Queen Leda and the Swan. Beautiful attention to detail and expressiveness in Leda’s face, flowing h...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Woman by Rochlitz
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of a woman by Rochlitz Continental, c. 1920 Measures: Height 30.5cm, width 16cm, depth 13cm This fine g...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Sculpture "The Runner" in Bronze 1970s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind sculpture, The Runner, in hand-brazed and textured bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed "Philip + Kelvin LaVerne" on ba...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Michel Chauvet, Méditerranée, Modern Sculpture, France, 1949
Located in New York, NY
This plaster sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion. Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

"Two Dancers" by Chana Orloff Susse Fondeur, Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite bronze statue by Chana Orloff portrays two intertwined female dancers. It is signed by Orloff on the top of the bronze base and stamped with the Foundry "Susse Fondeur...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marcel Bouraine Bronze Sculpture "Flute Players"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marcel Bouraine bronze sculpture "Flute players", green patina. Signed "Matto" pseudonym for Bouraine, Paris 1920, Susse Freres foundry seal. Size: 3...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

33 Neobule Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Neobule Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The Vase is glass blown and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Matthew Solomon, Glazed Ceramic Urn, United States
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unru...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
Bronze bust on marble plinth by Georges van der Straeten Belgian, c. 1900 Measures: Height 69cm, width 34cm, depth 21cm This beautiful portrait bust is by the Belgian sculptor Georges van der Straeten. The bust depicts in patinated bronze a young woman, who twists her head to her right and glances her eyes slightly askance. She is wearing a head covering and a light dress...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Belgian Patinated Bronze Bust by Lambeaux
Located in London, GB
Belgian patinated bronze bust by Lambeaux Belgian, late 19th Century Measures: Height 63cm, width 35cm, depth 15cm This charming patinated b...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Orientalist Bronze Group of Biblical Subject by Guillemin
By Émile Guillemin, Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in London, GB
Orientalist bronze group of Biblical subject by Guillemin French, late 19th Century Height 80cm, width 60cm, depth 23cm This impressive patinated bronze sculpture is by the cele...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Under the Influence VI, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
Located in London, GB
Under the Influence VI is a unique sculpture by the British artist Chris Day created from handblown & sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope. About ‘Unde...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Antique Bronze Statue of Arlequin by René de Saint-Marceaux
Located in London, GB
A bronze Statuette of Arlequin by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

'La Tuffolina', a Marble Group of a Diving Girl by Odoarda Tabacchi, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'La Tuffolina' - an important white marble group of a diving girl on a naturalistic base, by Odoarda Tabacchi Italian, circa 1880. Signed 'O.Tabacchi/Torino'. This Fine marble group depicts a graceful young girl wearing a knitted bathing dress, her hair held in a chignon with her arms raised above her head in a diving position, standing on the edge of a natural POOL, with the waves lapping behind her. This charming and dynamic figure, full of natural grace proved to be one of Tabacchi's most popular sculptures and was edited in a number of sizes in both bronze and marble. First exhibited in marble at the Esposizione d'arte di Napoli del 1877, it was reportedly purchased by King Vittorio Emanuele II and illustrated in L'Illustrazione Italiana, No 23, June 10, 1877, in an engraving based on a sketch by Michetti. It was subsequently exhibited with great acclaim at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle and examples were also produced in ceramic, including Parian ware examples by the English firm of Robinson & Leadbenton. A comparative marble version is in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples. Odoardo Tabacchi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Camels with Musicians Tomb Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of two camels carrying a band of five musicians - four seated with instruments, and one central figure standing to sing. Th...
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20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named on Base
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named Franklin on base, mid-19th century This Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin has a white base with the words Franklin mol...
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Mid-19th Century European American Classical Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pearlware, Pottery

31 Imera Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Imera Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Woman and Horse Tomb Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a woman dressed in gray and red robes sitting atop a blue and green saddle, on a horse that is standing on a square base...
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20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century French Bronze Lamp of Male Indian Figure
Located in London, GB
A well patinated bronze figure, representing an American Indian, wearing a draped headdress, robe and a pendant hooped earring. Signed to the plinth 'A.Tossaint 1850', and the foundr...
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19th Century French Anglo-Indian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Mounted Figural Incense Burners, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Each with a figure of a turbanned boy playing drums with porcelain flowers and a cabbage flower with a removable lid.
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1860s Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Terra Cotta Huren Tomb Figure
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Huren (northern tribesmen) man dressed in red robes and a prominent hat, with one fist raised in the air.  
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20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Fragile Fingers on a Grand Piano, by Marcel Wanders, 2013, Unique, Single #12/14
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Fragile Fingers on a Grand Piano are designed as the hands and arms of world-renown Dutch pianist Iris Hond. This series of porcelain arms are repl...
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2010s Dutch Figurative Sculptures

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Delft, Porcelain

Carved Pine Artist Model, France, circa 1875
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved pine artist model, 16 inches tall, France, circa 1875. Finely carved from pine, with original finish, unique features and wonderful patina.
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1870s French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

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

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture by Luis Domenech Vicente
By Luis Domenech y Vicente 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Bronze Sculpture by Luis Domenech y Vicente, c.1904 After the Model He Exhibited at the Salon Des Beaux Arts in Paris That Year Luis Domenech y Vicente, Le Messager de Paix, ...
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1890s Spanish Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous scenes of an eagle attacking a man, and a poacher being shot, housed within rectangul...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Under the Influence IX a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
Located in London, GB
Under the Influence IX is a unique sculpture by the British artist Chris Day created from handblown & sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope. About ‘Unde...
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2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

French Bronze Figure of the Apollo Belvedere
Located in New York, NY
Stamped A.V., on a square red marble base.
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19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Terra Cotta Group Figures
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Roger's Group of 4 figures in 2 pews titled "Neighboring Pews" made of plaster in a terra cotta finish (signed JOHN ROGERS, New York, pate...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, 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.

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