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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Child Flying Kite Bronze on Volcanic Rock Sculpture by Malcolm Moran
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool child flying kite bronze on volcanic rock sculpture by Malcolm Moran, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Midcentury terracotta sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare terracotta figurative sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy 1960. Elegant composition of several panels that creates an important panel.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of Human Ear Models by Somso
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of hand-painted models of the human ear showing the outer ear and also the inner tympanic membrane with malleus and incus. In good condition and marked with explanatory labels on the wooden plinth. Model one is made from Somsoplast, with the second of the two models is handmade from plaster. The second model is made by the German company ‘Bock Steger...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Plastic, Plaster

Pair of Midcentury Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish pair of midcentury marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted, they are honey cream in color w...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement
Located in Riverdale, NY
Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professionally made pots were de rigeur in m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Porcelain

Large Vintage Coral Sponge Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large coral specimen in as/is condition with some broken arms due to age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Coral

Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This reading child is made in Capodimonte ceramic, which has been lacquered and hand-painted with pure gold. This item might ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Bronze Sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique, bronze sculpture of a man with outstretched hand, with timeless, Prehistoric feel by Anne Van Kleeck. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brass Dolphins Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage mid century modern brass sculpture. Subject is pair of dolphins swimming.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Murano, Venice, Italy. Unique art glass sculpture with a female face.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Venice, Italy. Unique art glass sculpture with a female face. Mouth-blown glass. Approximately from the 1980s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 37.0 cm x D 19.0 cm.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Single Store Mannequin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a single standing mannequin with adjustable arms and torso. 2 available. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic

Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Located in Den Haag, NL
Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...
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1940s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Statue Of Ballet Dancer, Jihokera, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage statue of a sitting ballet dancer. Produced in 1966 by Jihokera company in Czechoslovakia. The statue is made of glazed plaster. The color is cream white. The statu...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Just Andersen Figurine of Young Shepherd with Lamb of Disco Metal 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original figurine designed by Danish artist and sculptor Just Andersen (1884-1943) featuring a young shepherd feeding a lamb. It's made in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s of Just Ander...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Male Anatomical Torso Somso AS24, 1960
Located in Faversham, GB
Somso AS24 male torso with head. The fourteen removal organs are made from Somso Plast with the muscles shown on the right-hand side of the torso. From a large European collection, v...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Acrylic, Plaster

Mid Century Jansen Style Metal Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Large scale vintage palmetto palm tree sculpture crafted in metal having a "hip" anodized finish with torch burnt highlights.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Murray "Fire Chief" Flat Front Original Steel Pedal Car
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Murray "Fire Chief" Flat Front Original Steel Pedal Car Circa: 1950 Dimensions: H: 17.5” W: 16” D: 32.5”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Ceramic Figurine Mother with Child, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Ceramic Figurine Mother with Child, 1960s This is a beautiful statue of a mother with child. Made in the 1960s. It has been notice...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronze sculpture, which may have been done by Frederic Weinberg. It is an incredibly stylized Roman Chariot and has a patina finish. Italian-made and great for any Mid-Cent...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Sculpted Bronze Hand Figurine Atop Bronze Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Sculpted Bronze Hand Figurine Atop Bronze Base decor art decor antiquett mcm midcentury modern Antique style Dimensions. 5 W ; 3 W ; 2 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Midcentury French Life-Size Articulated Wooden Artist Mannequin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare mid-century modern French life-size female articulated artist model, dummy, or mannequin. Crafted from blonde beechwood the model includes a steel stand mounted to a green paint...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Sleek Sailboat Sculpture in Amber Art Glass by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek sailboat sculpture in amber art glass by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The sailboat is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 12.75"H....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Set of Four Beautiful Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Putti / Cherubs 1960s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four beautiful and highly decorative hand-carved painted wooden putti / cherubs. Two of them are with label. L. Röger, Augsburg and Karl Storr, München. Made probably in 1960s...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Big Mid-Century Modern Atomic Molecular Wood Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large wooden sculpture that represents an atom, a super decorative object full of history since this type of piece was used in the old science classes, suffering great wear and tear ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Anatomical Plaster Model of a Human Ear
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare plaster model of the human ear poised on a wooden stand. The model is made by renowned German manufacturer, SOMSO. This particular model is rare as it shows in incredible de...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Pair of Tall Midcentury Japanese Geisha Dancing Figures Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are cast iron with a gold finish and are quite heavy and taller than the regular ones they would make a great M...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Livio Seguso Genuine Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends 60s
Located in Miami, FL
Genuine Venetian Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Figurine, Sculptures or Bookends. Heavy gold-filled glass with gold speckled leaves and stem each with a polished side and bottom. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

"The Vision" Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Krishna Reddy
By Krishna Reddy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool brutalist sculpture in resin entitled "The Vision" by noted mid-century artist Krishna Reddy, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 14.5"W x 3.5"D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

bronze sculpture, "joueurs de pétanque"
Located in Felino, IT
1940s solid bronze sculpture. subject "joueurs de pétanque". France , in the style of Oscar Ruffony. wooden base. very heavy solid metal subject. approx. 2,5 kilos h com 34 with b...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jose Pedrosa brazilian sculpture in black bronze circa 1950 "Surfer".
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Jose Pedrosa brazilian sculpture in black bronze circa 1950 "Surfer"
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Sculpture by Dara International
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern brass swan sculptor by Dara International, dated 1983. Displays a swan parting its wings.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

bronze sculpture, "joueurs de pétanque"
Located in Felino, IT
1940s solid bronze sculpture. subject "joueurs de pétanque". France , in the style of Oscar Ruffony. base not original, made of marble Portorose. very heavy solid metal subject. abou...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano Art Glass Green Apple Sculpture, Italy, c. 1926. acid-etched signature; Murano green cased glass with app...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Set of Three Large Mid-Century Bronze Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three 9.5" tall bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The pieces are very heavy and solid and have a gorgeous dark patina; they would make a great mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi 1960s Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lucite ice bucket cube depicting the world captured in a sculpture that resembles an ice cube. The effect displays a frosted world map of continents and orbiting moon. This...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Mid Century Roman Marcus Aurelius Head Sculpture 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Roman Marcus Aurelius Head Sculpture from the 1950s is a striking artistic representation of the ancient Roman emperor's likeness. Crafted in the iconic style of the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Italian Yard or Garden Majolica Statue, 1910s or Older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural statue. This character statue has been made probably in Italy, in the 1910s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still i...
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1910s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "La Famille" Sculpture Art Installation 1970s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind life size art installation, "La Famille", in solid cast bronze with father and mother and daughter holding a patinated bronze and pewter table top, incorporating an abstract design with colorful hand-painted enamels, by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (signed twice: “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne” on edge of table top, and “Philip Kelvin LaVerne” in colored part of table top). The solid bronze sculptures were attained via lost wax process which is extremely difficult with works of this size and complexity. As stated by Kelvin LaVerne discussing this unique work, “We only made one of these. “La Famille” is a sculpture of a typical family in which their love for each other is expressed in a quiet and subtle manner rather than a picture of them embracing.” It’s the celebration of the a family which enjoys every moment of being together. The LaVernes did several works celebrating love, humanity, and those who bring joy to others. This work was a unique art installation which resided in their gallery. A photo of of this work in the original gallery is shown in this listing. Reference: ”Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Sculpture II”, paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this sculpture art installation is shown on page 40 in a black and white photo of the LaVerne Seymour Gallery in the 1970’s with the caption that reads “Dedicated to the highest achievement of mastery, the three-dimensional beauty of bronze and pewter created in limited editions of Collector’s Pieces and Museum Items.” Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne Dimensions of Mother and Daughter with Table Top: W: 96 inches D: 27.5 inches H: 41.5 inches Table Top H: 18 inches Dimensions of Father Sculpture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Brass Sailboat, Signed by Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful brutalist sailboat sculpture of patinated brass sheets and copper wire on a white quartz base. Great movement is evoked in the sails at th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Brass

Female Torso, Nude, Glass, Pat de verre, signed Legendre, Daum Nancy, France
By Daum
Located in Wien, AT
A rare woman's torso, called Eurydice, in white pat de verre, beautifully designed according to nature, by Maurice Legendre, from the well-known manufacturer Daum Nancy, France. The...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Austin Productions Embracing Figures by Manuel Carbonell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Manuel Carbonell for Austin Productions Embracing Couple. Signed and dated 1986, but i have seen variations of this sculpture dated to the early 1960's In very nice original condi...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Bronze Nude Sculpture by James Patrick Maher
Located in Hudson, NY
James Patrick Maher (20th Century), bronze Sculpture of a nude woman. James P. Maher, was a renowned artist whose drawings, paintings and sculptures reflected an innate appreciation ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

decorative ceramic to identify circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorative ceramic to identify circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-century Glass Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova for Rudolfova Hut, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century glass sculpture by ceramicist, sculptor and glass artist Jitka FOREJTOVÁ. Manufactured by Rudolfova Hut Glassworks (part of Sklo Union) before 1958.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Limited Nude Murano glass Sculpture Venini 1993 Number 5 of 29
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Fulvio Bianconi Limited Nude Murano glass Sculpture Venini 1993 Number 5 of 29. The sculpture is created in a black glass with iridescent finish with blue sculptural vase...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Original Signed Brutalist Bronze Nude Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century modern figurative sculpture of a nude female circa 1970s Brutalist style torso in bronze mounted to an organic wood...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sergio Bustamante "Man at the Window" Mexico 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Beautiful painted ceramic art piece crafted by groundbreaking 20th century Mexican surrealist artist Sergio Bustamante (b.1949). Titled "Man at the Window", This polychrome hand painted sculpture features a seated man with book gazing through a typical Hacienda style architectural white stucco wall interior with arched window. In a very typical of the artists style for the time the work features a heavy nature influence with numerous golden orange fish heads to the exterior wall. A crescent moon with face...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture by Jitka Forejtova, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury ceramic sculpture designed by Jitka Forejtova and produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Very good vintage condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Elegant Mid-Century Carved Oak, Wenge, and Teak Wooden Storks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved storks, sold as a set of 3. Wenge stork with teak base measures 4.125 x 27.875 x 16.375". Oak stork with marble eye measures 3.875 x 3.375 x 20....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Set of Two French Terra Cotta Bas Relief Sculptures Italy 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of two French terra cotta bas relief, 1950. You can hung on the wall. Sculptures from Italy , Green and blue colors.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Elephant for Abercrombie and Fitch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dimitri Omersa leather elephant for abercrombie and fitch.
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Leather

Set of "BONES" Sculptures by Don Harvey
Located in New York, NY
Set of 9 architectural "BONES" sculptures on stand by Don Harvey, circa 1960's. Cast and powder coated fiberglass on ebonized wood stands. List Price is for the set of 9. Can be s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Nude Figure Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern verdigris patinated bronze sculpture of a nude pregnant woman standing before a textured Brutalist ground, signed "AG" to side. Dimensions: 13" H x 5.5" W x 3.5" ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Hand Blown Murano Glass Clown Decanter with Stopper Red Orange Black
Located in Wayne, NJ
This Italian hand blown murano glass clown decanter with stopper red orange black blue etc. We believe he may be a boy / man as it appears ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

figurative ceramic of the Virgin unidentified artist
Located in Lyon, FR
Small French figurative ceramic representing the Virgin praying. Very nice glazes in blue tones with yellow tips. Very nice vintage condition, signature of the artist under the ceram...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Cast Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
“Femme de Menage” aka “La Bonne”, a very rare and important large figural bronze sculpture attained via lost wax process, table with hand-painted abstract enamel decoration, by Phili...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Mid-Century Sculpture Attributed to Bohumil Kokrda, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful glazed ceramic statue attributed to Bohumil Kokrda, Czechoslovakia. The sculpture is in good vintage condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modernist Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture Richard Kozlow Att
Located in Troy, MI
An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figurative bronze sculpture attributed to Richard Kozlow circa 1960s Beautifully executed piece with excellent patina Unsigned 5.5 inches ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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.

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