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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
j.g. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed a
Located in San Francisco, CA
J..G. Wiggins Folk Art Carved Wood and Painted Figure of George S Patton Signed and Dated 1952 3.25:w x 3.25"d x 10.5"h
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1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...
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20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
28 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn Numerous firing cracks 8.5cm high, 3 cm wide, 3cm deep Dated 1901
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze Pair " Hoop Girl and Sonny Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Deco cast and cold painted bronze pair by Ferdinand Preiss. The pair is known as "Hoop Girl" and "Sonny Boy". Each bronze is mounted of a 1" stone base and signed on the back of ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Art Deco Young Girl & Dog Sculpture by P.Sega, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1930s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

20th Century Venetian Blackmoore on Stand
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
A beautiful sculpture by the Mexican artist, inspired by all these Mexican cultures. Carlos Mérida was a Guatemalan (active in Mexico) Impressionist & Modern artist who was born in 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
17 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers modelled as a Queen sat on a throne flanked by Grotesques Lacking sceptre and restoration to the left chair leg and cushion tassel 14cm high, 7....
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
Located in Dallas, TX
AGATHON LÉONARD (FRENCH, 1841-1923) Danseuse au Cothurne Signed 'A Léonard' (on reverse) with Susse Frères foundry cachet, further stamped 'M' Gilt Bronze, light brown patina 21 i...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Martin Brother's Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
22 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop Lacking Staff and large chip to the plinth, several firing cracks 17cm high, 6.5cm wide, 6.5cm deep Dated 1901
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not in all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Birch

Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Paper Mache Bobble Head Mikey Mouse ca. 1930s A rare paper mache Mickey Mouse with bobble head manufactured ca. 1930s. With stamp on the base: "Made with the consent of Walt...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Paper

Vestal Ceramic Figure With Jug and Goblet by Giovanni Ronzan for Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vestal ceramic figure with jug and goblet by Giovanni Ronzan for Ronzan.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco sculpture athlete with spear javelin thrower signed by Limousin, 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture athlete with spear, javelin thrower signed by Limousin. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Dancing Women Sculpture in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dancing Women Sculpture in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Europe Produced by Hertha Baller in...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Whistling Boy Figure, English, Plaster Decor, Display Statue, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage whistling boy figure. An English, plasterwork decorative display statue, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Mischievous and endearing lad, with great...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Wooden Sculpture by Danish Artist Ole Wettergren, 1965
Located in Odense, DK
Large wooden sculpture, made by Danish artist Ole Wettergren in 1965. This is hes first wooden sculpture made. Ole is famous for hes wooden sculptures ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Martin Brothers Triple Bird Group
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
13 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare and Well Modelled Tripple Bird Group modelled as a Central Male Bird with a Female either side. 17.5cm high, 16cm wide, 6cm deep Dated 1914
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends with Satyr and Girl by Pierre Laurel, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered bronze bookends of a young satyr and girl holding grapes. By Pierre Laurel. Fantastic Bronze details. Signed Laurel. France 1925-1930. Literature: “Bronzes, sculp...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Figure of Male Youth
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A verdigris bronze figure of a young male mounted on a marble plinth. in Grand Tour style.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
10 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp playing the Banjo Apparently unmarked 9cm high, 9.5cm wide, 10.5cm deep Circa 1906
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised textile designs, early 20th century, from Central Africa. The woven cris cross designs that are typical of the Kuba currency...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture. Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999) Exaltation Intaglio molded acrylic sculpture w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Victor Salmones Cosmos Bronze Soccer Goal Keeper
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Samones 1937-1989 bronze study "Cosmos" sculpture Acapulco Mexico. 22" bronze soccer goal keeper male grasping a ball. Mounted on a 3/4" thick acrylic base. Signed 3 from an e...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Martin Brothers Musician Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
2 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Musical Imp Playing the Drums This scarce example is all the rarer to have its drum sticks intact - losses of paint to the sticks The imp is l...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Salviati Murano Purple Copper Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass dancing ballerina sculpture with harlequin mask, hat and Zanfirico ribbons skirt. Documented to the Salviati company...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Figure of a Nude Girl with Cloth & Grapes from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Generously sized figure depicting naked maiden with cloth and bunch of grapes Giovanni Ronzan 1940. Publication "The epigones of the Lenci manufactory" by M.G.Gargiulo Page 165. Pack...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Royal Doulton “Omar Khayyam” Persian Scholar 1964 Decorative Porcelain Figurine. Made in England, by Royal Doulton England. finely painted porcelain figure collectable, high ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome has a pipe and an walking stick in his hands. Good used vintage co...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Tibetan Yab-Yum Statue
Located in Ferndale, MI
Yab-yum statue symbolizing a union of wisdom and compassion, masculine and feminine, active and passive, compassion and insight necessary for enlightenment. Has significant weight to...
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20th Century Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kinetic Sculpture by Jerome Kirk
By Jerome Kirk
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional abstract kinetic metal table top sculpture by Jerome Kirk. Dancing figures, signed and dated 1995. Sculpture base measures 8" square. Works Held: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA., Storm King Art Center, Mountainville, NY., Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo, NY., Sheldon Art Gallery, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE., Phoenix Museum of Art, Phoenix, AZ., University of California, Berkeley Galleries, Santa Barbara, CA. Jerome Kirk, (1923- ) was born in Detroit. After serving in World War II, he received his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1951. Influenced initially by Alexander Calder, David Smith and Harry Bertoia, Kirk's work has set new standards in kinetic sculpture. Other pieces of his in Southern California can be seen at TRW in Redondo Beach...
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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Girl with White Dove in Hand from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of Girl with the white dove in the hand of Ronzan
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Martin Brothers Musical Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
8 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp modelled as a Chorister Apparently Unmarked 10cm high, 9.5cm wide, 9cm deep
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer by Marcel Andre Bouraine France 21925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture nude fan dancer. Sculpture in patinated bronze of a dancing nude standing on one foot holding a fan incised with a design of birds. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Liza Monk (1906-?) Brutalist nail sculpture of Hercules WPA artist based in CA
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brutalist sculpture of Hercules by Liza Monk - Los Angeles based WPA artist. Heavy and welded pieces of metal/ nails.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Brass Buddha with child Incense 1940s China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chinese Buddha with child . The child is a insert ,can be removed . The holes are for incense ,i think . strange combination .Do you now more than me . Solid Brass .
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Figurines With Flute From Ecuador by Akios Industry.
Located in Seattle, WA
This wooden figure was hand made in Ecuador. Depicts a person carrying a flute. Beautiful wood grain with exaggerated features. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Di...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Vintage Inuit Malachite Carving Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Kg 14 The piece is in Very Good and original condit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana. It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Grand Tour Style 'Atlas' Model of a Kinetic Armillary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze Grand Tour Style 'Atlas' Model of a Kinetic Armillary France, 20th century, Unsigned This is a copy or model of an armory; it is not guaranteed to work. The five-ring o...
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20th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Martin Brothers Figure
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers. Bust of Samuel Pickwick on a Plinth Marked to the front “Samuel Pickwick GCMPC” (General Chairman - Member Pickwick Club) 11cm high Firing crack...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Set of Three Art Glass Animal Paperweights / Sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
A very set of three art glass animal paperweights / sculptures by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The set includes a hippo, rhino and polar bear. They are in very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Vintage Wooden Hand Caved Bear Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Bear Figurine with striped design and dark wood tone. Hand Carved detailing. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 6 W ; 3 D ; 4 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Sculpture Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Nouveau sculpture with a clock decorated with a pair of women rejoicing in the season's harvest. In great condition. Sold as is...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Pewter

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Martin Brother's Musical Imp
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
9 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp playing the Banjo Apparently unmarked Restoration to leg and the banjo head 9cm high Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Porcelain figurine of a standing young woman holding a lamb in her arms. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 26.6 cm x Diameter...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Martin Brothers Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
1 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop. Lacking Staff 16.5cm high Dated but indistinct - probably 1902
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Italian White Blanc de Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large 16.5" Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary in a pedestal basket. Marked "Made in Italy" ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Enchanting French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady with Fan and German Shepherd
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Art Deco sculpture possibly by Tedd, France, 1930s. "Lady and German shepherd". Cold painted spelter and marble. Raised on a marble base. Intricate details in the lady's fan a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" Italy Height 80cm good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Ceramic sculpture of naked girl by Jitka Forejtová, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Ceramic sculpture of naked girl designed by Czechoslovak artist Jitka Forejtová. Made in 1960s. The sculpture is made of ceramics with black glaze. This minimalist design of the stat...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Robin Hood Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by J.d'Arsenes, France, 1930s. Robin Hood. Spelter, bakelite and marble. Height : 26"(66cm), Width : 19"(48.4cm), Depth : 7.1"(18cm). Fashionable theme at ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Edition Madoura , Sujet poule 1954
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso ( 1881-1973 ) Hen subject - 1954 (AR # 250) Turned shape piece , glazed earthenware clay with white & blue enamel , from an edition of 500, stamped "Edition Picasso" and "M...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit and a girl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Boy in a sailor outfit with a model ship in hand and a girl figurine. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Sticker. Boy: ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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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