Plaster Figurative Sculptures

Patinated plaster french statue of a religious reading the Bible. Antique French, circa 1880s This nun character inspires serenity. Created in 1855, the Giscard Manufacture in Tou...

Monica Machado Born in Lisbonne (Portugal) in 1966. Lives in Paris, since 1981. Technique: Assembly of architectural elements in ceramics and fairy tales characters. Each room is...

Louis Burton, Plaster Sculpture Signed and Dated 44, Accidents and Losses

This is an antique decorative piper figure. A Scottish, plaster statue in the manner of a Scots Guard, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. ...

John Rogers (American, 1829–1904) “A Frolic at the Old Homestead” Painted Plaster Figural Group, Circa 1890 A large painted plaster figural group after the 1881 model by the America...

An expressive and tactile hand-built plaster sculpture depicting a stylized female form. This piece celebrates the "divine feminine" through a raw, organic lens, featuring robust pro...

Marwal Ind. Inc plaster figural plaster sculpture depicting a maiden with her two children holding books. An inspirational piece for children and mothers. Very clean vintage condition in antique white color. Measures 12 inches in base diameter and stands 24.5" tall. Marwal Ind. Inc., Miami Florida 1940’s-1960’s Marwal Ind. Inc. was a commercial producer of classic reproductions statues...

In this listing you will find a stunning avantgarde hand-painted sculpture in plaster. The sculpture depicts a child with the hollow chest, which is painted in the manner of Frida Ka...

Vintage anatomical model made in 1952. From Romania. It is made of plaster and steel wire, placed on a wooden stand. Hand painted and very detailed. The model is in a good vintage co...

Hollywood Regency standing gold and silvered harlequin sculpture, after the sculpture '"Arlequin" by Rene de St Marceaux (1845-1915).

Modern black & white sculpture of a reclining tribal tattooed African Queen Purchased in France, in the 1960s Unsigned A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude female figure, finely modeled with and enameled black body, displaying an extensive 'body suit' of hand-painted Adinkra tribal style tattoos. In general this figures displays Western African tribal symbols, usually associated with Adinkra/Ashanti people of Ghana. For thousands of years, tattoos were seen as a way of curing disease, protecting against spirits, showing affiliation towards groups/tribes, and reflecting personality traits such as bravery, courage, and social status. This sculpture of the reclining nude resting on her clasped arms, The right leg is bent and outstretched to the front with the left leg crossed over the right leg. At the time of posting we have a similar work 'Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen' Item Reference LU2592329805712 Analysis of selected tribal tattoos on this work: Symbol: Boomerang Tattoo The boomerang tattoo symbolizes the fact that our actions have a way of coming back at us, in short Karma. Symbol: Bracelet Tattoo The bracelet tattoo often symbolizes love and mostly serve as the love knot between different people Symbol: Bullseye Tattoo The bullseye tattoo is the symbol of perfection. Symbol Circle Tattoo The circle tattoo is a powerful ancient image, it is a symbol of completion, the cycle of life, and for some, the idea of perfection. Symbol : Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo The Crescent Moon and Star Tattoo generally represents growth, fertility, and motherhood. It can be a celebration of women, or indicates the woman is going through a transitional period . There is also a romantic association, with the two symbols representing love. Symbol Cross Tattoo The cross tattoo is an ancient symbol which represents eternal life. Other meanings, a symbol of hope in war, or as connection between the physical and the spiritual life. Symbol: Fan Tattoo The fan tattoo is known to represent good luck and generosity Symbol: Flower Tattoo The flower tattoo has multiple meanings. In ancient cultures, flowers were a direct symbol of god's contentment. A modern meaning, represent the love between two people. Symbol: Lightning Bolt Tattoo lightning bolt tattoos often mean power, swiftness and decisiveness. it sometimes has a meaning of a split-second moment. Symbol: Star Tattoo ?Star tattoos often symbolize hope, love and guidance. Symbol: Sun Tattoo Sun Tattoos often represent its ability to heal other meanings is the sun symbolizes the process of going from dark times to seeing the light at the end of that darkness. The sun is the ultimate symbol of light and truth. Symbol : Triangle Tattoo Triangle tattoos symbolize connection, harmony, creativity, wisdom, and growth. Symbol : Wooden Comb...

A Figure of a 1st Century CE Roman ‘Narcissus’, 20th Century Description: The contrapposto male figure modelled from the So-Called Narcissus uncovered in Pompeii in 1862. The youth...

An academic cast. Above the plaster base, by means of a wooden support, the cast of the head of a Roman woman is set. Cast for the teaching drawing in the academy. Italy circa 1890.

Sculpture with erotic theme. Man and woman By Gerhard Henning, 1880-1967 Made in plaster, circa 1900-1920. Not signed Gerhard Henning, was a Danish-Swedish sculptor. His name was Nilsson before he took the name Henning. The art historian Peter Hertz mentions the name change in his book "Gerhard Henning" from 1931. In it, Henning's Sketches of Women...

Collectible Native American Indian Sculpture with a Horse A playful and very decorative collectible Native American Indian sculpture...

Vintage Hiawatha Native American Chalkware Cigar Store 20" Sculpture Bust Figure. Item features painted plaster / chalkware construction, large impressive form, very nice vintage ite...

Italian plaster cherub with polished agate coral wings on an 18th century Italian gilded candlestick base with polished agate slices. The Italian 18th century gilded base is origina...

Nice vintage plaster foo dog sculpture in faux bronze finish, circa 1970s.

An antique Art Nouveau sculpture offers plaster construction depicting portrait bust of a woman on plinth, c1910 Measures: 23.5" H x 11" W x 1...

Important plaster sculpture of a Hidalgo by Coste, 1964.

This listing is for the bust alone. The marble pedestal is sold separately. Hand crafted bust of a young boy, signed “Sendelbach.” The sculpture is crafted from clay and finished in...

Superb 1930s Art Deco large figure made from underwired plaster, totally authentic. This is not a modern reproduction. A lovely lady who makes a big statement! Condition is very good...

A large-scale sculptural study depicting an elongated reclining arm and hand, rendered with fluid, organic contours that emphasize gesture and movement. Carved in a pale stone or com...

This vintage whimsical figurine or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1970 in a Modern cartoon style. The sculpture depicts a Europea...

Spectacular French Art Deco Grape Picker Sculptures – 1920s Plaster Wall Art – Vineyard Cellar Decor. Add a bold and elegant touch to your space with this rare pair of large French Art Deco sculptures from the 1920s, depicting a man and woman grape...

In this listing you will find a Modernist sculpture titled "My Mother", done by Ivan Mestrovic. The piece is a posthumous reproduction of the famous work of art Mestrovic originally ...

This charming figurine of a girl torso is an authentic representative of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s. It is the work of sculptor and teacher Theodor Lugs. People value his a...

Whimsical wheeled ceramic and plaster sculptures by artist Scott Rosenthal. The larger sculpture is fired ceramic, and the two smaller car sculptures are pl...

The statue is made of plaster, shows signs of use, has chips in some places (see photo) Original condition

THE BATTLE OF THE CENTAURS - MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI - PLASTER CAST early 20th Century Large ancient bas-relief reclaimed in plaster cast, 1:1 reproduction of the Battle of the Cent...

Wonderful figurative sculptor of standing woman (Lot´s wife?) in patinated plaster by Danish Sculptor Ejnar Breinholt (1890–1973). Made in the 1930s and hand signed on base by artist.

In this listing you will find a striking Modernist sculpture by a renowned Yugoslav artist Venija Vučinić Turinski. The sculpture aligns extremely well with Venija Vučinić Turinski’s...

A Plaster Figure of the Capitoline Flora, 19th Century Description: The plaster figure after the so called ‘Capitoline Flora’, considered by Winckelmann to be one of the most beauti...

A stunning early twentieth century hand cast plaster sculpture in the likeness of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. A beautiful all over patina from time. A realistic composition with beautifu...

This impressive sculpture of a female torso dates back to the 1940s and is made of patinated plaster, which lends it a soft, timeless appearance. The work reflects the period's artis...

**Artist’s Studio Plaster Sculpture – Classical Female Figure – Early 20th Century – This sculpture is a painted plaster piece with a number on the back, likely originating from an...

Other than the patch that reads airborne on the statue's shoulder with a parachute there is no other markings or signatures. It stands an impressive 42 inches and is very well done. ...

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A full length portrait plaster maquette of Georgia Governor and United States Senator Richard Russell Jr., circa 1975. 8 ½ inches wide by 8 inches deep by 29 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...

An anatomical plaster sculpture with traces of gilding, depicting a flayed man sitting on a cubic base, in a position with the torso inclined and the arms supporting the head. Reference to a work by the French sculptor Pierre Puget...

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...

19th century art nouveau plaster figure of a woman with bare feet, holding up her dress and crossing over rocky terrain. She is wearing a lovely hat and is surrounded by a floral sw...

A beautiful, stylized bust by Anne Van Kleeck, circa 1950s. Plaster, heavy, this unique sculpture has a real mid-century feel and timeless presence. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox...

French pewter hat mold used for shaping a children’s Panama hat. This highly sculptural piece was originally made for a French milliner and served as a working block for forming smal...

A kneeling Aphrodite in glazed plaster, based on an original model by the Greek sculptor Doidalsas of Bithynia, on display at the British Museum, made in the late 19th century. Dime...

Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic set of study hands saint sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...

Both charming and sensual, this rare Art Deco bas relief panel depicts a nude Venus cavorting with Cupid with his arrow, with details like Cupid's wings and her lengths of drapery pa...

Axel Waldemaar Johannessen (Oslo 1880 - 1922) Multi-headed giant, with a portrait of playwright Henrik Ibsen Signed and dated (lower left): ‘1912 Johannessen’ Plaster 45 cm (17 ¾ in...

A statue of a very charming and goodlooking boy, ideal to store your umbrellas or canes. or just as an eyecatcher in the house.

Sculpture Majordome colonial in hand carved plaster. Original piece, on plaster base.   

Monumental and dignified, this pair of Art Deco sculptures depict a shepherd and shepherdess, crisply shaped and stylized like the best of 1930s public sculpture, and painted in rich but subdued colors with an effect like sun-bleached stucco. It is our estimation that they were sculpted by Geza De Vegh, the Hungarian-American sculptor who created a range of pieces for the Lenox and Lamberton Scammell porcelain works, both in Trenton, New Jersey, as well as a group of rare ceramic pieces for the Phoenix Company. Importantly, De Vegh's work was very popular among set designers and art directors in Hollywood. His works are evident in the background of important Bette Davis films such as "The Letter," art directed by Carl Weyl; and "Now Voyager...

Exceptional statue of Jacques Callot, in plaster badged, having taken part in the 1869 competition in Nancy (Lorraine), to adorn the monument on the present-day Place Vaudémont. The ...

Ernst Barlach (1870–1938), "Das Wiedersehen" (Thomas und Christus), 1926. Black patina over cast plaster, signed “E. Barlach” and stamped “H. NOACK BERLIN,” with additional “© MPI” ...

This vintage plaster crouching gargoyle figure captures a whimsically menacing character straight out of Gothic architectural tradition. The creature is modeled in a tightly coiled, ...

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...

Beautiful sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, early 19th century. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Glue residue on cheek and neck, see last 3 pictures. Engraved on the b...

Midcentury stylized topless 30" tall flamenco female dancer in plaster signed by the artist B. Rosenthal and dated 1941. Original paint, with loss and age crackles, plus older repair...

A. Amorgasti Sculptor 1936 Bronze Gilded Plaster of An Ancient Greek Hunt Scene "Acadmia" A beautiful bronze gilded plaster sculpture depicting an ancient Greek hunt scene of a shepherd and an eagle. The Shepherd is depicted as protecting his sheep from the eagle. The plaster has been signed and dated 1936. About the Sculptor - We find different ways of writing for his name, such as Antonio...

Over the wooden black painted base is set a cast of Eleonora D’Aragona head. Copy of the marble sculpture by Laurana. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1880.

Headless Plaster Statue of a Saint or Bishop. France, circa early 19th century.

Alexey's functional sculpture and table lamp draws inspiration from the intriguing world of mushrooms and fungi. The unique shapes of these organisms, connected by an underground roo...