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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1980s
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

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

Brutalist Stone Sculpture of a Male Torso by Noëlle Favre
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Brutalist Stone Sculpture of a Male Torso by Artist Noëlle Favre (1931-2002). France, circa 1980.
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1980s French Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

Art Deco Boy Golfer Lighter by Lorenzl, C1930
Located in Devon, England
An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the austrian sculpture Joesef Lorenzl. The striker wand is miss...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Chrome, Spelter

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

Stillness Speaks Bronze Sculpture After Salvador Dali
Located in New York, NY
Bronze entitled Stillness Speaks after Salvador Dali (1904-1989) mounted on black marble pedestal.
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1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

1930s Art Deco Flapper Ballerina Porcelain Powder Box
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a white pearled finish and gold tone gilding t...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wood Articulating Figural Table, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Measurements standing: 51"h, 18.5"w, 10.5"d - Table measurements: 24"h, 30"w, 15"d - Wood, metal hardware - Condition: Excellent; minor blemishes to wood surface throughout
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

Art Deco bronze nude hoop dancer by Marcel André Bouraine France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze nude hoop dancer by Marcel André Bouraine. Bronze with green patina on a green marble base. France ca. 1930. This bronze illustrated on page 44 of the book Art Deco...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

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

Materials

Birch

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Indian Sculpture in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Small sculpture of an indigenous face carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Rosewood

Primitive French Hand Carved Standing Femme Female Wood Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive French Hand Carved Standing Femme Female Wood Sculpture Wood hand crafted design mounted on Raw Stone Base In the style of Giacometti ideal for Jenerette Picasso & Prouvé f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

20th Century Plaster Flemish Religious Sculpture Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Mid-20th century plaster statue depicting Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Work that evidently reproduces a sixteenth-century original in Flemish style. Sculpture finished from the cen...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Vintage Larger than Life-Size Bronze of Albert Einstein on a Garden Bench
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular larger than life-size vintage bronze statue of the German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, sitting in a relaxe...
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1980s Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of six tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ha...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine, Girl With Doll, by Claire Weiss, circa 1934
Located in Vienna, AT
Little girl in a red short coat with a white collar, matching short pants and a red barge hat with a white ribbon, bending down towards the upright doll with a blonde pageboy head an...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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

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

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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

Italian Oversized Carved Wood and Brass Peach Decorative Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s Italian decorative wood sculpture features an oversized carved peach with a brass stem and leaf. There is no visible maker's mark. Measurements: 6 in diameter (15...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

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

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

Leonard Schwartz Abstract Bronze Seated Female Figure C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Leonard Schwartz Abstract Bronze Seated Female Figure C1950 Measures - 8.5"H x 3"W x 2"D
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Mid-20th Century 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

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

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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