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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Late 18th Century
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Bisque Leo Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Leo. Designed probab...
Category
1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bisque Scorpio Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Scorpio. Designed pr...
Category
1990s Danish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Lalique "Chrysis" Mascot or Paperweight in Amber Crystal Art Deco France
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Presenting this fabulous "Chrysis" nude woman mascot or paperweight crafted in etched and polished amber crystal. This example is a limited edition release from the late 1990s produc...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Italian Sculpture of a Bee Eater
Located in VALENZA, IT
Resin sculpture depicting the Bee-Eater covered in pure 999 silver. Made by the Etruria silver factory in Florence at the end of the 20th century.
The finish is hand-enameled in gree...
Category
1990s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Modernist Pair of Baccarat Louxor Crystal Obelisks (France)
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and stunning Baccarat Louxor crystal obelisks in near mint condition. Great pieces as a gift or to complement with any art glass collection. The pair exhibits the Baccara...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785.
He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips.
Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints.
Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts.
Bacchus’s mythology...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Bedouin Warrior on Camel Bronze Sculpture After Leonard 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a bronze sculpture of a Bedouin warrior with spear and rifle riding his ship of the desert, from the late 20th century.
This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced u...
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Female Sculpture in Joined Wood 3-D Cubist Surrealist by Reuben Karol, USA 1990s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Female Sculpture in Joined Wood 3-D Cubist Surrealist by Reuben Karol, USA 1990s
Composed of cut Red Oak slats laminated into a three-dimensional sculpture, this piece is entitled "S...
Category
1990s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water o...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Corn Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare metal cast corn sculpture, c. 1990s.
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Sitting Robed Saint With Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Italian carved wood and gilded, sitting robed saint with glass eyes. One hand missing otherwise and very good condition, no shrinking cracks or losses to lacquer. Can...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92
By Blackman Cruz, Amanda & Björn Sjöling
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cast bronze life size gothic skeleton / bone praying hands sculpture, titled on base Eternal Hope and signed Park '92. In the style of Blackman Cruz Workshop.
Category
1990s American Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Jay Strongwater Sawyer Salamander Figurine
Located in Countryside, IL
ay Strongwater "Sawyer" Salamander Figurine
This figurine measures: 3.5 wide x 8.25 deep x 1.5 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Enamel
Abstract Ballet Dancers Sculptures by Gerard Koch for Austin Productions, Pair
By Gérard Koch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage abstract bronze sculpture, crafted by renowned French artist Gerard Koch (1926-2014) for Austin Productions, captures the grace and beauty of male and female b...
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma
By Urano Palma
Located in Milan, Italy
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma, 1990.
Biography
Urano Palma (1936 - 2010) was born in Varese in 1936. After wandering through many Italian cities, careful to the artistic av...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18/19th Century Bodhisattva
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bodhisattva, a religious sculpture, probably made in India 1750-1850.
The sculpture has been painted and gilded, but with very little remains.
Bodhisattva, in Buddhism, is one who s...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Putti Cherub Wall Sculpture Holding Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. Hand carved, the putti carving is shown holding a bunch of grapes in his hands. The cherub is expressive in it's movement...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Zeus "Altemps" high relief -white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Zeus high relief, Jupiter marble, Zeus marble head, Zeus altemps sculpture, Zeus marble, Jupiter Carrara marble.
Beautiful high relief sculpture of a Head of Zeus, made of white Carr...
Category
1990s Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Musician Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two musicians cupids sited on a pillow form stool; one playing the flute, the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two chubby cupids resting on a knee and holding a arm up; each sculpture featu...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Covered Sugar Box in Blue Jasperware. Adams C1790.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine sugar box in 'Adams Blue' jasperware.
William Adams was apprenticed to Josiah Wedgwood, and helped with the development of jasperware. He later founded his own, very success...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Spanish Colonial 1800 Saint Joseph Filigree Reliquary .900 Silver Gold & Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish colonial reliquary with St. Joseph.
A very rare early Spanish colonial large pendant in the shape of a reliquary, created in the Americas back in the late 18th century. It...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Silver
Hand Carved 20th Century Wooden Musician Figure by ANRI, Italy
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden Figure, found at an estate sale in Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1990s, because it's dated at the base like seen in picture. A nice ...
Category
1990s Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre - Pêcheur - 18ème
Located in TOULON, FR
Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre églomisé
Pêcheur
Italie 18ème siècle
signé Chanato, Porto (quartier de naples) sous le socle
32 cm
1,3 kg
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century /Modern Deco figurine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very popular Figurine in the Art Deco look . A lady figure standing with her arms out streached standing on a 3 sided Brown marble base . Cast in white metal with a bronze patina f...
Category
1990s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern/deco Sculpture Ballerina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most popular Art Deco figurines designed by D H Chiparus . This is a Ballerina seated on absolute Black Marble stepped base 8" wide and 26" long, tying up her ballet shoes...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Porcelain Biscuit Hand Painted
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian hand painted porcelain biscuit girl playing the harp, circa 1990s. In perfect conditions, a nice collectible ornament item.
Category
1990s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver lid.
Decorated with Venus and Cupid, as allegories of Night - the one shedding poppies, the other drawing the veil of s...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sculpture of Woman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A masterful large classical statue in cast bronze of a beautiful young woman in stride wearing a flowing ionic chiton. The exquisite casting of ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Claude Lalanne, "Pomme Bouche", A bronze brooch, Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Claude Lalanne (1924-2019)
Pomme Bouche
A patinated bronze brooch figuring an apple with a human mouth surmounted with a green patinated leaf next to the apple tail.
Monogrammed « C.L. » and « Lalanne » on the back. With maker’s mark « A-B PARIS ».
Edited by Arthus-Bertrand, Paris, France.
Circa 1990.
Note
This elegant brooch epitomizes the poetic universe of Claude Lalanne.
Mixing human, animal and vegetal elements is one the originalities of the Lalanne creative duo during their decades of collaboration.
Claude & François Lalanne...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Savage or folk story figure in bronze.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A savage or folk-art figure in bronze on a (recent) bluestone base.
The figure with his long pointed beard is wearing a cape with hood.
In front is a cross. In his hands he holds a ...
Category
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage 1992 Royal Haeger Ceramic "Embraced Love" Figure Statues - a Pair
By Royal Haeger
Located in San Carlos, CA
"Embraced Love" Sculptures by Royal Haeger (1992)
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of black ceramic statues, crafted in the USA by the renowned Royal Haeger in 1992. These stunning pieces showcase the epitome of Art Deco style, adding a touch of sophistication and timeless elegance to any space.
These statues, commonly known as "Embraced Love," capture the essence of enduring love. The intricate details and sleek black finish make them a perfect centerpiece for your home or a unique gift for someone special.
Impeccable Condition, Unmatched Beauty.
Rest assured, both statues are in excellent condition, nicely preserved over the years. They are free of scuffs, chips, or crazing, ensuring that you receive a pair of masterfully crafted sculptures that look as stunning as the day they were created.
🎨 Timeless Elegance for Your Home 🎨
Bring a touch of class and sophistication to your living space with these gorgeous Royal Haeger statues...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Head-in-Hand 1990s Tall White Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Head-in-Hand 1990s Tall White Sculpture
This white painted wood sculpture depicts an arm with a stretched out hand on either end. A head balances on the hand’s fingertips. The head ...
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Head-in-Hand 1990s Short Black and Silver Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Head-in-Hand 1990s Short Black and Silver Sculpture
This sleek black and sliver painted wood sculpture depicts an arm with a stretched out hand on either end. A head balances on the...
Category
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Ceramic Sculpture, Albert Thiry, Vallauris c. 1990
By Albert Thiry
Located in St Ouen, FR
Very large female figure executed in grogged clay and decorated with slips.
Albert Thiry and his wife Pyot founded their workshop in Vallauris in 1961.
Their creation is distinguish...
Category
1990s French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Soldiers Signed ' H. Dumaige'
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine 18th Century bronze figures of a military drummer and a soldier loading his musket. Both bronzes are placed on a square shallow plinth base with titled ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
By Roger Capron
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Continental Rococo Giltwood an Angel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, 18th century Continental Rococo Carved Giltwood Figure of a Kneeling an Angel
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Porcelain Set of 2 Figurines by Capodimonte
By Capodimonte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful set of 2 italian fine porcelain hand painting figurines by Capodimonte, circa 1990s. Brand present at the base. Two small defects, one of the boy's fingers and the girl's h...
Category
1990s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Frederick Hart Union Bronze on Oval Black Base Signed and Numbered 196/350
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Frederick Hart "Union" bronze sculpture. A spectacular bronze casted sculpture from American metal artist Fredrick Hart. This piece sits on a black ova...
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Collection of Eight Vegetable Bronzes by Donald L. Reed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight cold painted bronze by Donald L. Reed. The series consists of an asparagus bunch, long red pepper, round red pepper, Snow peas and a dried red peppers. A similar and less impressive set sold for 3500 plus buyers premium at a recent sale at auction in Hudson New York. belonging to a prominent NYC Socialite
The 8 sizes of bronze vegetables...
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Porcelain Figures of Attendants, Set of Five
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Figures of Attendants,
Set of Five,
Circa 1780
The set of five Chinese Export porcelain figures are painted in famille rose enamels with a purple robe and s...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Deco/Modern Figurine Marble base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pose of a Lady figurine with out streached arms . Casting is metal with bronze finish , Total ht is at 14" . Mounted on a triangular brown marble base at 5"by 5" . The fac...
Category
1990s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Italian Holy Water Late 18th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful late 18th century marble stoup
Copy of the stoup located in the Romanesque church of the first century AD. of San Clemente in Rome.
Body wit...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal
By Michael Wilkinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Wilkinson "Crystal Vision" 1999 Signed Acrylic Sculpture on Pedestal. Item featured is a limited edition, 46/500. Artist signed. Includes certificate of authenticity and book...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Mid -Century Modern /Deco Lady Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Sculpture of a Young Lady holding an Alabaster Shade . Cast in lost wax bronze with an Antique Silver patina finish . Standing mounted on a solid Black marble base . A n...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Late 18th Century Neoclassical Grey Marble Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and wonderful hand carved grey marble angel head, France, circa 1780-1800. Beautiful weathered.
Measurement includes the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Centaur carved on white Carrara marble -made in italy -handmade
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, marble centaur, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture, ancient bust, made in Italy
Centaur carved on whit...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Decorative Art Nouveau Pewter ornamental Pot stamped B&G Imperial Zinn, 1900
Located in Chesham, GB
An art nouveau pewter ornamental vase with glass cabochons.
Stamped - B&G Imperial Zinn
Design Period - 1900 to 1909
Style - Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition - Good with minimal d...
Category
1990s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
18th Century Polychrome Wood Italian Antique Sculpture Roman Soldier, 1770s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian sculpture from the second half of the 18th century. Finished wooden work from the center depicting an almost life-size Roman soldier. Statue complete with lacquered and...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French White Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1890s French White Carrara Marble Sculpture is a timeless and elegant masterpiece, hand-crafted from the finest marble in France. Its classic design and high-quality material ma...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on staff in order to maintain the kilns.
This was modelled by Hackwood as an excercise...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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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