Clay Figurative Sculptures

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

Antique Two Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer table depicting plump children with finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, and silk clothing. Tot...

1930s Torino glazed porcelain sculpture of seated Venus on shell over dolphins, manufactured by Lenci, Italy By: Lenci Material: ceramic, porcelain, enamel, paint, clay Technique: c...

A striking and highly decorative ceramic sculptural piece estimated to be from the 1900s, possibly originating from the renowned Søholm ceramic factory during its Skønvirke period un...

Stoneware Clay, Unglazed Ceramic Ethereal Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 25.5 x D 19 x H 35 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface. Weight: 5,6 k...

Jacques Bergé "King David" - Terracotta or Fired Clay with Polychrome Remnants Dated 1736 14.5" h x 5.5" w x 4.5" d A rare and exceptionally refined terracotta sculpture of *King ...

Original antique large unique sculpture of goblin made by Danish artist Anders Møller. Anders Møller resided on Funen and was born in 1890. He was a member of Danish artist group “Germinalen”, a part of the art and ceramic movement in Denmark at that time. The sculpture is estimated to be from the 1930s. This mythical, grotesque creature has exaggerated features and is possibly influenced by European Gothic or Art Nouveau aesthetics. The expression also has a resemblance to the work of earlier artist such as Niels Hansen Jacobsen...

Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...

Art Deco Bust Sculpture in Polychromed Clay 1930s Expressive bust sculpture with a deeply modelled child’s face set within a hooded form in clay. The dark green polychrome surface c...

A striking and highly collectible Barro Negro sculpture by Doña Rosa of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, widely recognized as the pioneering figure who transformed traditional Oaxacan ...

Unusual, and quite amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk...

Fabulous two piece covered jar in the form of a hen - bird glazed in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Beautiful workmanship and a very serene color combination with fantastic i...

Original Sculpture Reminiscent of a Sea Sponge or Cup Coral/Goblet Coral, Organic Modern Style. This piece is a clay sculpture that appears to have been inspired by sea life. Its fl...

Napoleon as Caesar Weathered Terracotta Bust, 20th Century.

1940s Art Déco Torino painted and glazed ceramic figurine 'Ambretta Dancer' by Sandro Vaccetti for the firm Essevi, Italy By: Sandro Vaccetti Material: ceramic, paint, enamel, clay ...

Mary with Child Sculpture in Clay Early 20th Century. Beautiful and slightly strange sculpture depicting Mary and Jesus in hand painted clay. Great colors and expressions - somewhat...

This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy. Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...

1920s Art Déco glazed ceramic sculpture with base 'La Femme voilée de Marrakech' by Céline Lepage, France By: Céline Lepage Material: ceramic, paint, enamel, clay Technique: cast, p...

Belgian Clay Sculpture By Yolande Ide. Offered is a Belgian sculpture of a male torso by Yolande Ide. This well executed sculpture was created in the 1960’s.

Handcrafted ceramic sculpture. The sculpture is made from several tiles that form a human figure. The tiles are fixed to a wood back. Dieter Eichelmann Born: 1946 in Bardenberg -...

A sculpture made in fired clay depicting an erotic couple. Titled: No 1. Signed Gerhard Henning, 1927 NB: The plinth has been repaired, the sculpture itself is in mint condition.

This evocative Pre-Columbian style seated figure is a masterful example of primitive clay sculpture, capturing the spiritual essence of ancient Mesoamerican artistry. Hand-modeled fr...

This fantastic and well-proportioned Pre-Columbian style Mexican primitive style vessel figure The sculpture measures 9" High x 6 3/4" Diameter Similar to pieces of Michoacán, We...

An expressive biomorphic sculpture executed in warm terracotta, its abstracted female form reduced to a sequence of flowing curves and sculptural voids. The composition is characte...

A large and striking Art Deco vase sculpted by Gaston Goor for the Mougin pottery works in France, this brilliantly-hued piece shows the production of terracotta elements for the fac...

Vintage Japanese Leftons Clay Biwa Doll — expressive hand-painted ceramic figure of an old man with biwa, ideal for refined displays. We sell items as acquired, without restoring...

A remarkably rare and unusual pair of sancai-glazed slippers dating from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE). These were likely created as funerary mingqi—tomb objects made to accompany th...

Mid-20th Century terracotta or clay figural sculpture. This vintage terra cotta sculpture depicts a man seated playing a musical instrument.

Late 20th century Post-Modern painted and glazed ceramic penis/phallic sculpture, United Kingdom By: unknown Material: ceramic, paint, enamel, clay ...

Brutalist Sculpture by Vica Ceramica Dimensions: D 34 x W 37 x H 27.5 cm Materials: High temp. Ceramic and different handmade clays VICA CERÁMICA-STU...

A fine and remarkable example of Art Deco sculpture, this vase is adorned on two sides with scenes from the mythological stories of Psyche and Cupid, carved into the clay not molded ...

Stoneware Clay, Body II Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 14 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface. Weight: 3 kg. Collection: Body ...

This vintage abstract bust sculpture presents a strikingly primitive yet emotive form, hand-molded in raw clay with a matte reddish-brown surface, likely created using an iron oxide ...

Clay figure of a seated lion with a sweet countenance.

Clearly influenced by stylized Etruscan and African sculpture, this heavy-lidded female head is a classic example of Art Deco design. The artist was Jean de Marco...

Stoneware Clay, Ceramic Unbound Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 32 x D 13.8 x H 17.5 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface. Weight: 1,9 kg. Al...

A striking example of the love of allegory among sculptors and painters in the Art Deco period, this rare piece depicts a stylized female figure holding a sheaf of wheat and scythe, ...

Stoneware Clay, Ceramic Flowing Silence Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 51 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface. Weight: 3,8 kg. ...

A stunning antique French bisque sculpture by Luca Madrassi (1848–1919). This was made in Paris, it dates from around 1890-1900. It depicts a gorgeous classical scene, it is a lovel...

Pair of modernist sculptures in green patinated clay, made in France in the 1970s. This pair of sculptures depicts two seated female figures with free and expressive forms. Made of ...

“My purpose in making this skull is to represent the different types of native maize that since remote times have brought food security to our ancestors, giving them the time to develop the knowledge and arts to the extent they did,” says Mexican ceramist Omar Hernández...

The word tzompantli or tzompantle comes from the Náhuatl (Aztec) language and means skull rack or scaffold of skulls. In different Mesoamerican cultures, skulls from the sacrificed w...

Handmade ceramic ornament replicating the architectural details of the iconic Chrysler Building. This piece stands approximately 6 inches tall and is a charming addition to any colle...

Silo is a sculpture that bases its beauty on the material in which it is made. Made of wild clay from the Mixteca mountains, this clay is cleaned in filters...

Beautiful clay sculpture on wood base. Signed T. Horowitz on side, with THO 1952 label on the wood base.

‘Opera’ by celebrated British sculptor Paul Day depicts a theatre scene intricately modelled with terracotta. Signed and dated by the artist, the theatre sculpture reflects Day’s unu...

Signed by Salvatore Melani - 1930 Dimension: 47 cm width 42 cm heigh Material: Plaster.

Entropy a compelling and unique bust by American Ceramic Arist, Bedford, c. 1960's. Expertly handcrafted earthenware, stains, oxides. "I use the word entropy as a metaphor for change...

Rare and highly expressive vintage figural clay bust sculpture by Austrian-born, Los Angeles artist Katherine Kadell (1915–2005). This striking hand-s...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

Modernist sculpture of a reclining woman in black chamotte clay, made in France in the 1970s. This figurative sculpture depicts a reclining woman in a contemplative and minimalist p...

Bring timeless elegance and sensual form into your space with this striking Mid-Century sculpture by artist M. Bart. Made from solid glazed clay, this semi-abstract female nude exu...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

Montipora Coral Sculpture, Clay and Acrylic, Organic Modern Style. This piece is a clay sculpture with with some texturing and a slightly iridescent paint as a finish. Having numer...

Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...

Hand made fired clay sculpture of a reclining stylized exaggerated nude form, marked 50 Louis Stettner New York on verso, as shown. Louis Stettner had a long and accomplished care...

Interesting and rare bricks from the early 1900s, used to pave the streets in California produced by the California Brick Company and W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company fore the...

One of a Kind Medusa Sea Anemone Sculpture, Signed Mixed Media, Circa 1970s. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** Where else ...

Vintage Modernist ceramic sculpture features unglazed head or mask of young woman, made from raw terracotta and sculpted using the hands and small tools. The model's hair is flowing...

This antique, elegant early 19th Century allegoric figure composition was hand crafted in terracotta clay and placed on an oval wooden base, in good condition. Two cherubs are drapin...