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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Wooden reliquary with bronze Madonna and Angels with Carillon 1930s
Located in Catania, IT
Wooden reliquary with Madonna and 2 bronze angels from the 1930s The shrine features a painting on wood and has a working music box on the back. Measurements are: Wooden case Heig...
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1930s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ragazza Hawaiana Ronzan 40 cm in ceramica dipinta a mano anni 50
Located in Catania, IT
Bellissima ceramica dipinta a mano che raffigura una ragazza Hawaiana Manifattura firmata Ronzan anni 50 in ottime condizioni come raffigurato nelle foto che evidenziano la manifatt...
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1950s Italian Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sculpture, togated torso of Venus
Located in Rome, IT
Description Sculpture, togated torso of Venus in white marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

Pair of marble sculptures of Roman gladiators
Located in Rome, IT
Description Refined pair of marble sculptures of Roman gladiators. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Coppia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

"Seated Nude", Rare Ceramic Sculpture of Male Nude by Jenö Grantner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and powerful, this depiction of a male nude figure, seated on a tree trunk and looking to his right, was sculpted by Hungarian sculptor Jenö Grantner around 1940. The...
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Iconic ceramic figurine 'La Linea' by Osvaldo Cavandoli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
“La Linea” is an iconic set of ceramics realized by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the 50s until the early 70s. A series of figurines representing men and women in humorous postures – this...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art-déco sculpture of woman and parrot in earthenware by Sarreguemines 1930s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large and elegant sculpture of a woman partially draped, lying and holding a parrot. Rare production from Sarreguemines France circa 1930, from a short lived collection that celebrat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Gaston Schweitzer : "Old Breton woman sitting on a rock", original plaster -1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962, France) : "Breton old woman sitting on a rock" Original plaster, unique piece, showing an old Breton (French Brittany )woman sitting down on a rock S...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

F.Parpan : "La Charogne", Original plaster - Worshop sale Provenance, 1949
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ferdinand PARPAN (1902-2004, France) : « La charogne*» (1949) Original plaster on wood base - Unique piece Studio plaster Inspired by Charles Baudelaire's poem ('Une Charogne') Pl...
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Mid-20th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

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

Estate Carved Wood Figurines Upholding a Torch, Circa 1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate Carved Wood Figurines Upholding a Torch, Circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Wooden and plaster Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) woodenand plaster sculpture, provenance, " vente d' Atelier" many accidents and losses Roger Desserprit France (1925-1985) Aged 25, Roger Desserprit exhibited for the first time at the Galerie Colette Allendy before taking part, in 1949, in the Salon des Réalités nouvelles alongside Arden Quin, Bresciani, Eielson, and Vardanega. Encouraged by the poet André Frénaud, he met Bazaine, Ubac and Vieira da Silva, whose workshops he frequented. Close to the Madi movement initiated by South American artists...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Ceramic green figure of Sitting boy, Giordano Tronconi, Faenza Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Sitting boy sculpture, green lustro glazed ceramic. Giordano Tronconi (Faenza, 1932) Italy 1950s A juvenile important work by Giordano Tronconi. Signed Tronconi and numbered on t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture "Woman Sitting Head in Her Arm" by Joseph Csaky, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture in bronze with black patina. Signed and numbered 5/8. Stamped with the foundry stamp Landowski and marked AC (Atelier Csaky). Model from circa 1930, the present cast is a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Serge Roche Pair of Large Plaster Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of plaster sconces by Serge Roche. 1 light, 60 watts Max bulb. US rewired and in working condition.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of Musical Cherub Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of hand-painted musical cherub statues. Measures: 10" H x 3" W.     
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Willy Gordon, Terracotta Japanese Girl Akito Head Sculpture, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Terracotta japanese girl Akito head sculpture Willy Gordon (1918 - 2023), France 1940s Juvenile work. Signed on the base. Measures: H 35 cm x 20 x 19 cm Conditions: excel...
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1940s French Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta, Wood

Pair of Distressed Clay Sculptures Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual pair of clay sculptures, these date from circa 1960s-1970s. They are unsigned but have a most interesting look and are a great size. They are very well made a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Chrome

Scultura, Centauro "il Vecchio", Bronzo, Seconda Metà Del 20° Secolo
Located in Rome, IT
Scultura centauro in bronzo, "il vecchio", Bronzo patinato e base in marmo bianco con misure 62x22 x 15cm.
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1950s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved wooden Bambara Mali figure.
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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Goldscheider Vienna Group 'Jealousy' Lady With Two Pekinese Dogs, ca. 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1930s: Depiction of a standing, elegant lady in a long, red, checkered dress with tiered flounces, matching hat and red gloves, holding ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1950s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
By Hennecke
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s wooden fireman sculpture or fire-fighter sculpture. This original old fireman was made for Hennecke, a German company who is known for wooden carnival sculptures. The fireman...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Magnificent group of 8 brutalist hand crafted clay heads. Belgium 1960's
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
A unique set of eight intense pieces of true art. One piece has minor damage. Not disturbing. Clay, pottery earthenware hand crafted heads. We could not find out the artist name but ...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

1950s Modernist Abstract Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
A 1950s modernist hand carved figurative abstract sculpture in walnut. A symmetrical form with flowing movement in its shape, starting from the top and with its culmination at its wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

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

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Osvaldo Cavandoli 'La Linea' - Pop Art 1960s - Set of Four Ceramic Figurines
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Delve into the world of collectible art with this unfindable set of four collectible ceramic sculptures from the iconic ‘La Linea’ series, designed and crafted by Osvaldo Cavandoli f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Original Bronze Abstract Nude Sculpture by Morris Brose 1960s
By Morris Brose
Located in Troy, MI
A Mid Century minimalist abstract nude bronze sculpture by Cranbrook artist Morris Brose circa 1960s Solid bronze elongated figure with female attributes Etched signature to lower b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Style Sculpture
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bronze sculpture on wood base in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. In good condition overall with normal wear to the base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Hagenauer Sculpture "Woman Walking Panther, " Vienna 1930s Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
This dynamic sculpture, “Woman Walking Panther,” is a striking example of Art Deco artistry from 1930s Vienna. Crafted by the renowned Austrian sculptor Karl Hagenauer in 1928, this ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Capodimonte Pharaoh Tutankhamon in Porcelain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great sculpture representing Pharaoh TutanKhamon in Capodimonte Italia porcelain decorated and designed by Mario Pegorami is one of the most important artists representing the ancien...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Wood

Midcentury Figural Store Display Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern gold toned figural store display model.   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

18th Century Portuguese Pair of Polychrome Sculptures of Warriors on Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century portuguese pair of polychrome sculptures of warriors on pedestal.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Set of Japanese Women Awa Odori Dancers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 bronze dancer figures. This group of 4 petite figures have graceful lines and a beautiful golden finish with patina. Circa 1950s. These abstract figures with a variegated gold patina depict female Japanese Awa Odori...
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1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Greek or Roman Head Bust Sculpture, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A Greco-Roman sculpture head or bust, England, 1965. A reproduction piece made of chalkware or plaster with a dark bronze-like finish. Marked on side as show in image #17. Vintage st...
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Mid-20th Century English Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Josephine Baker Brass Sculpture Hagenauer Dancer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Figure of Josephine Baker, 20th century Impressed mark to foot: WHW Hagenauer workshops were opened in Vienna in 1898 by Carl, the father of both Karl and...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s. These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer statue of a female dancer sculpture, commonly titled as Josephine Baker, cast and nickel plated brass, circa 1930s. , manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

St. Peter Statue Rome Roma 1930s Souvenir Ash Tray, Vintage Vatican City Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Souvenir building architectural model ash tray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This was bought as a souvenir in Rome, Italy and was mad...
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1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not 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 re...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Birch

Gaetano Pompa Mid-Century Cast and Gilt Bronze, Winged Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and fantastic example of Italian mid-century Art by Gaetano Pompa (Italy, 1933-1998). Signed and dated Roma 1966 on the back of one wing. Hollow cast with gilt finish an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A.Giannelli Sculture “testa di moro” 1950 Mable Resin 1950 Italy
By Giannelli
Located in Milano, IT
A.Giannelli sculture “testa di moro” 1950 Marbre resin 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a matched pair of hand blown, tall and fanciful Murano "Birds Of Paradise" or Exotic Birds which stand a rare 16 1/2" tall! Cased with clear crystal over a fabulous color com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

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

Art Deco Sculpture of Juggler in Patinated Bronze Signed Le Verrier
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture of Juggler in patinated bronze by Le Verrier. The statue features a woman with very elegant and delicate movements. Max Le Verrier was known for being a pioneer w...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Pine with teak base. Dimensions: H: 28 cm/ 11" D: 7 cm/ 2 3/4" Johnny Mattsson was one of Sweden’s leading wood artists in t...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Teak, Pine

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

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Marble, Spelter

Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exotic thinker man sculpture, 1950-1970. Wooden sculpture of a thinker man. The model underlines harmonious and supple curves. Measures: Height: 11.8"(30cm), Width: 7"(18cm), Depth: ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Figure of a Woman with Veil & Infant from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic figure of a woman with veil and newborn baby by Ronzan.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Elegant Lady With Fox Terrier In A Boat, Dakon, Circa 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and delicate Goldscheider Art Déco ceramic figurine of the 1930s: Elegant young lady in a red off-the-shoulder trouser costume with red polka dots and a large hat on her blond c...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture Working technique in (lost wax bronze) Signed and sealed at the top Paris b-L ON ITS BASE Origin France Circa 1930 Excellent condition The color of it...
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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Bronze American Half Bust Man Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
American sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Chiseled bronze work depicting the bust of a gentleman in a suit and tie of excellent quality. Sculpture in beautiful pati...
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1930s American Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jacques Adnet Bent Leather and Cut Crystal French Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb ashtray with a bent leather frame and crystal cut glass. This fantastic piece is attributed to Jacques Adnet and was produced in France during the 1960s. This charming ashtra...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Bronze Mounted Statuette of a Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze sculpture of a child with pigtails mounted on wood base. Dimensions 2.5” width x 2.5” depth x 6.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition with original patina.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Cubist Torso Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Cubist style carved torso sculpture in ebonized wood. Ca. 1960s.
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1960s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Ceramic

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.

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