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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
Cast Bronze Shark Tails Statuette by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall featuring a grouping of shark tails. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media th...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Holy Figure Of Mary With Child Made Of Cast Iron. 1900 1920
Located in CADALSO, ES
Material cast iron
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Bronze 'Sand Flea' Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze 'Sand Flea' sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media throughout his career but ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Modernist Wäinö Aaltonen (1894-1966) "Suru" Sculpture
By Wäinö Aaltonen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
circa 1930's sculpture by modernist sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen of Finland. "Suru". Ceramic composition mounted on a wooden plinth with name plate. Rear si...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Maurice Guiraud Rivière & Etling Paris Cowboy at the Rodeo Art Deco Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
A rare tall bronze sculpture by Maurice Guiraud Rivière & Etling Paris representing the figure of a cowboy at the rodeo on a bucking bronco. S...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood. This...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and look si...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bronze bust of a naked man by Pierre Chenet
Located in Paris, FR
Proof in bronze with a nuanced brown-green patina, representing the bust of a bare, muscular man. This is a signed edition cast made by the author himself. Indeed, Pierre Chenet stil...
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1980s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"The Victor", Idealized Male Figure in Porcelain by Franz Nagy, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the early decades of the 20th century, much of Europe and North America's artists worked to idealize the human figure, often showing noble men at work or in competition. This figure by Franz Nagy for Allach porcelain...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Trio of Carved Stone Water Bearing Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...
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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a three seals made with some stones. It was made around 1950s. These seals are coming in one wooden box. These are all hand curved. A seal, in an East and Southeast Asian c...
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1950s Asian Showa Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass cat with vitreous paste decorations. Manufactured by Carlo Moretti in 1980s. Very good conditions.
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1980s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural table lamp designed by Paul Kedelv for AB Flygsfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Andre Beaudin “Lovers” Limited Edition Cubist Style Bronze Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A limited edition bronze sculpture titled Lovers by the French artist Andre Beaudin (1895-1975). Signed and numbered "AB 4/6" to the side of the sculpture, this Cubist style work dep...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Silvered Bronze Art Deco Statue by Aurore Onu "Chasing the Hind"
Located in Oakland, CA
Silvered Bronze Art Deco Statue Pair featuring a woman reaching and grasping the antlers of a deer, a rare version of “Chasing the Hind” Designe...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Ceramic Dancing Showgirl , by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
By Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco colored ceramic dancing showgirl pair, by Etha Lempke for Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda, featuring one solid colored statue and one two-tone statue. Circa 1930.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Seated Reclining Nude Female Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Capturing the elegance and beauty of the female form, this sculpture depicts a seated reclining nude female. The sculpture embodies the graceful contours and curves of the female phy...
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1950s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

A Bronze and Marble Sculpture titled Joy by Kirsten Kokkin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An wonderful patinated bronze female nude sculpture titled Joy, by Norwegian American Artist Kristen Kokkin. The impressive bronze on a dark marble base conveys a sense of joy and me...
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1980s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Reclining Nude with Goats Georges Gori, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco bronze sculpture of a reclining nude playing with two goats. Signed by the French artist Georges Gori, with foundry mark La Pointe, l...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

70 cm Forged Iron Sculpture - Elegant Artisan-Crafted Work at the Forge
Located in Madrid, ES
Introducing an elegant forged iron sculpture, meticulously crafted by a master blacksmith at the forge. This work, executed with various techniques of hot ironwork, reflects the arti...
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1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Bronze Tabletop Statue of a Scholar Standing on a Turtle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage bronze statuette depicting a scholar standing on a turtle. This Chinese bronze statuette, exquisitely crafted to depict an old ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Louis RICHE French Art Deco Nude Lady & German Shepherd, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco nude lady and german shepherd by Louis RICHE, France , ca.1930. Polychrome glazed terracotta. Height : 17.5"(44.5cm), Width : 27"(68...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Iconic Ceramic Sculpture 'La Linea' Cavandoli - 'Brooding' Figurine, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Iconic ceramic sculpture realized by Osvaldo Cavandoli. This is the black "brooding" Linea. “La Linea” is an iconic set of ceramic sculptures realised by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the ...
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and boldly designed Japanese bronze sculpture of a fierce samurai warrior perhaps in a moment of silent reflection. This piece has a great feel and heft. The fine...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Single Metal Sculpture of a Dancing Couple - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculpture of a dancing, loving couple made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The detailed abstract décor piece is resting on a rectangula...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Margaret Mitchell Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A plaster maquette of Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1982. In five pieces. 12 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 23 inches tall Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial. Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
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1980s American American Classical Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Rare Beautiful Design Porcelain Boy Figurine by Ella Strobach König/ ROYAL DUX
Located in Praha, CZ
Little boy on a sled Designed by artist Elly Strobach König (1908-2002) for the ROYAL DUX Duchcov porcelain factory Good condition
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Karl Hagenauer bronze circa 1930 austrian Art Déco african dancer
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Karl Hagenauer bronze austrian Art Deco circa 1930 representing "African dancer with bracelets"
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Jorge Luis Cuevas (Mexico 1922) Dated, Signed & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exquisite Bronze Sculpture by renowned Mexican artist, Jorge Luis Cuevas, hailing from Mexico in 1922. This remarkable piece showcases the artist's unique style and mastery of sculpting, making it a true collector's treasure. This limited edition sculpture, signed and numbered 7/10, is an embodiment of artistic brilliance and cultural significance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this captivating statue captures a woman sitting atop a sleek black base, draped elegantly in a traditional Mexican Shawl. The woman has hear head looking up while covering the rest of her body with the shawl adding a mysterious allure to herself and evoking a sense of introspection and profound emotions. A testament to fine craftsmanship and artistic expression, this exceptional sculpture is an exquisite addition to any discerning collector's furniture ensemble. Measurements: 15.25 inches high x 9.75 inches wide x 9.75 inches deep. Condition: Good condition. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1922, Mexican bronze...
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

XL Large Original Red dragon and Playmobil Knight - Wingspan 220cm
Located in Brussels , BE
Rare playmobile large sculpture of knight on a dragon with a 220cm wingspan! A precious and colourful collectible object for playmobile specialists.
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic

Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

1930s French Plaster Wall Relief
Located in High Point, NC
A relief sculpture made of plaster, produced in France circa 1930. A dreamlike scene of waddling toddlers out in the woods, playing unsupervised: doing everything from sleeping in th...
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1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

20th Century Wooden Carved Eight Immortals Statues
Located in Pomona, CA
The Eight Immortals are the eight immortals in Taoism, representing eight different groups of people, men, women, old and young, poor, lowly, rich and noble. Since the Eight Immortals are mortals who have attained Taoism, their personalities are closer to those of the common people. Recently, they have become very important representatives of the immortals in Taoism. The Eight Immortals are Tieguai Li, Zhong Liquan, Lan Caihe, Zhang Guolao, He Xiangu, Lu Dongbin, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu. They are well known in Chinese folks. Size: 11in H x 4in W x 3.5in D each Origin: China Circa: 1950's Material: Boxwood Condition: Original condition, hand made and hand carved, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Boxwood

Large Mid 20th Century Carved Wood Sculpture Statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo
Located in Charlotte, NC
A wood carved sculpture depicting a seated Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. Unsigned, artist unknown. Carved from a solid piece ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Edmond Etling et Cie - 'Nue au Bras Tendu'. Art Déco Opalescent Glass Statuette
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
An Art Déco opalescent glass statuette of a draped nude with her arm outstretched. Mounted on a stepped nickeled base. Signed "Etling France" in the mold. Designed by sculptor Lucile...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Set of 6 life size metal Cactus sculptures, Belgium, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 life-size decorative metal Cactus Sculptures. The sculptures were designed in the 1980s by a Belgium artist for a garden architectural ...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Ramón Carrera Brutalist Iron Sculpture, Spain 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare large Ramón Carrera iron sculpture manufactured in Spain in 1960s. Titled "Bailarín" , this sculpture comes from the work of the sculptor Ramón Carrera who worked ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

20th Century Exotic Wood Warrior with Horse Oriental Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Oriental sculpture from the mid-20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic wooden object depicting a warrior on horseback and a character (behind him), of good quality. Sculpture...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Cast Bronze 'Fins Pacifica' Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze 'Fins Pacifica' sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media throughout his career ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (7 available), beautiful vintage Murano hand blown iridescent art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Gaston Schweitzer : "Potatoes picker ", original plaster -1958
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962? France): "Potato picker" Original plaster with medium "ground colour" patina Unique piece Signed with artist monogram on base Dated "6.58" (June 1958...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Bronze gyroscope circa 1930's with astrological symbols
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze gyroscope circa 1930's with astrological symbols
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1930s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Gaston Schweitzer : "Worker", original plaster -
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962, France) : "Sitting man working a metal piece" Original plaster, unique piece, showing a man sitting down probably hammering a metal piece Signed "G.S...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Haguenauer Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer art deco sculpture. mother with child. solid bronze and ebonized wood. Sealed atelier Haguenauer. Viennese session wHw. patinated bronze base and wooden top. The woman is copper colored. original patina. Only minor signs of use. Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style. Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bust of a Beautiful Woman, Mid-20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a beautiful woman with long hair in plaster, mid 20th century. Measures: H: 33 cm, W: 27 cm, D: 27 cm Ref 2932.
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1950s European Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin & Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religious statue. Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Cast Bronze Skull Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze skull sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media throughout his career but bronz...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Murano White Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass sculptural seashell bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Markel Robot Sculpture by Bennett Robot Works
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom robot sculpture named Markel by Bennett Robot Works, Brooklyn, NY Bennett Robot Works, robot sculptures created by Gordon Bennett, are comp...
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1940s American Machine Age Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Sculpture of a Couple of Musicians by Walter Pozzi, 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Ceramic figurine depicting a couple of musicians, created by Walter Pozzi in the 1980s Ø 17 cm Ø 13 cm h 30 cm
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Yoruba Artist, Head, , Bronze Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Made by the Yoruba Tribe from Benin they date back to the 19th century. Created for the royal family.
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1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Hand Painted Plaster Baby Jesus in a Wooden Cradle
Located in London, GB
Hand painted plaster baby Jesus in a wooden cradle. Probably European. Measuring length 36 cm / 14.17 inches by width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches, and height 17.5 cm / 6.88 inches. There ...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Russell Wray Brutalist Cast Bronze Abstract Male Nude Figure Sculpture Signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Abstract Male Nude Figure Sculpture Signed "Wray" by Russell Wray. Item features heavy cast bronze construction, desi...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Capodimonte Figurine by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Capodimonte figurine by Sandro Maggioni, Italy, 1980s Represents a model from 1908. Complete and in excellent condition. The works of this artist...
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1980s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Jansen Gold Toned Metal Palm Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Jansen gold toned metal palm tree. Great addition to your interiors and table tops.
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1950s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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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