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Modern Figurative Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Ammonite Convolutions Sculptures by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Ammonite convolutions sculptures by Mary brogger. One of a kind. Signed with artist’s stamp. Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 38 (each). Materials: fossils, mixed media. “Ammonite Convolutio...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s Each figure of large scale, perched on a plinth base, beautifully modeled and decorated, in blue enamel, with...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Embracing Couple Art Glass Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
For your consideration, a Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Italy art glass sculpture. Featuring a couple in a lover's embrace in an abstract design atop...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely cast starfish paperweight, sculpture or hanging sculpture since it has a hook to the backside. Well made and can be used in the office or as a decorative accessory, made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Rotunda Nude Form in Black
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Rotunda’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

Marble Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial female nude torso white marble sculpture with dark veining, circa 20th century. Sculpture is predominately white marble with traces of dark veining as sho...
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Seagulls Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Murano glass sculplture of two stylized seagulls dates to the late 20th century and was created by Licio Zanetti. Note: The last three photos show the etched...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Grand Master King" Lucite Sculpture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "King" Lucite sculpture The least powerful yet most important piece on the board. After all, the aim of chess is to capture your opponent’s King, while protecting your own. Each Berd Vay’e piece is cast with 8-10 layers over a 24-hour period. The sculpture is then baked, carefully protecting it from the formation of air bubbles or imperfections thus resulting in a seamless, crystal-clear sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Ira Yeager Sculpture Pierrot Clown Head on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French pantomime pierrot head or bust sculpture mounted on a stand by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). One of several Ira created from pain...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete, Tin

There and Black Sculpture by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
There and black sculpture by Mary Brogger Unique sculpture. 2019 Dimensions: D 38 x W 317.5 x H 183 cm. Materials: Hand tied singed acrylic yarn, mixed media. Work is modular a...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Other

Ira Yeager Pierrot Clown Head Sculpture Mounted on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French pantomime pierrot clown head sculpture by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). One of several Ira created from painted plaster composite mounted to a rustic driftwood stand supported by a round concrete plinth...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine. By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy...
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20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great sample of the Idar- Oberstein, Germany carvings in precious stones, by Eberhard Bank, This is made in grey obsidian and calcite base with onyx cabochon eyes.
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

Aristide Maillol 'Woman Arranging Her Hair' MOMA Reproduction
Located in Sharon, CT
Original sculpture made in 1936. Cast plaster reproduction with brass identification on bottom, from 1940-50's.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Giacomo Manzu "Cardinale Seduto" 1963 Austin Productions Cast
Located in Sharon, CT
An Austin Productions casting of the well known Manzu Sculpture "Cardinale Seduto". Perhaps this sculpture more than any other of the masters works, contrast an abstract gestalt bulk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In Stock in Los Angeles Black Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture figurine Measures: height 7" (18 cm) Designed by Arik Levy Made in France.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Lladró The Lover II Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen highlighting the red color of the heart and shoes. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró The Green Guest Small Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Green glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by LLadró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. The Guest is a piece created by Jaime H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró The Masquerade III Bud Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain candleholder designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arise...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes: Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Rook" Lucite Sculpture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Rook" Lucite sculpture The third ranking piece protects the higher-ranking royal court. “Rook” comes from the Persian word rukh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Modern Italian "Aphrodite" Torso Chalcedony Art Glass Sculpture by, Dino Rosin
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fantastic and very sensual Italian Modern hand blown "Aphrodite" art glass sculpture by legendary glass maestro Dino Rosin decorated with swirling multicolor accents known as "chal...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Abstract Black Resin Arch Sculpture by Tina Frey
Located in Chicago, IL
Playful abstract black arch art object hand made and hand cast from resin by artist Tina Frey. A dynamic and unique accent for any room. This item is part ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Resin

Wendy Hendelman White Alabaster Torso Sculpture, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's White Alabaster Torso Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the prim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Alabaster

Contemporary Long Han Gourd Sculpture in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Han Gourd Sculpture Cream Lacquer Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-...
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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Vintage Nude Woman Sculpture by Contemporary American Artist Larry McLaughlin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A whimsical and powerful representation of the female form by Contemporary American artist Larry McLaughlin (born 1956). This sculpture is constructed...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Abstract Gold Sculpture, c. 1981
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage bold abstract gold sculpture mounted on a glass block base. This unique piece will provide a dynamic and modern design moment in any room. In ve...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Wendy Hendelman Tiger's Eye Head Sculpture, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Tiger's Eye Head Sculpture on marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The small scale and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Dancer, " Polymer Clay Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Dancer," polymer clay sculpture, apparently unsigned, depicting a dancer in movement on one foot with arms wide, on stepped rotating black base, 24.5" Overall Height. Base 8"W.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Male Nude Torso Blue Man Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Modern nude male sculpture made of solid Lucite and finished in the manner of Yves Klein's blue pieces of art. This particular shade of blue, called IKB (International Klein Blue...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Porcelain Hand Glove Mold
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bone white porcelain hand latex glove mold.
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Modern Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern cast bronze sculpture of a Vase France, Later 20th century Tall and sleek, the sculpture of a geometric vase, with a fine naturalistic texture in the brutalist sty...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Vanadium Opal" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming Community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Resin Statue, Parrots On Branch, Calacatta Base, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parrots on Branch Statue with Calacatta Bianco base, Lusitanus Home Collection, by Lusitanus Home. Decorative parrots on branch white lacque...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Lladró The Kiss Couple Sculpture in Golden Luster by Antonio Ramos
By Antonio Ramos, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture of a representation of the work of the painter Gustav Klimt with great decoration with different types of gilded luster. This piece, inspired by the most famous w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Walter Bock Bronze Bust of Theodor Menges Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard Walter Bock Bronze Bust of Theodor Menges Sculpture on Marble Base This sculpture measures: 20.75 wide x 13 deep x 26 inches high This bust is in Good Vintage Condition with...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Yuri Zatarain Ceramic Abstract Sculpture, Contemporary Mexican Anthropomorphism
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 21st century figurative sculpture with abstract glaze design by contemporary Mexican artist Yuri Zatarain. Monumental in scale. A very simple and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Knight" Lucite Sculpture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Knight" Lucite sculpture Next in rank as the protective soldier of the court and known for being the only piece with the power to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Hermanos Calavera, Traicionera in Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Organic Sculptural Art Composed of Ebonized Wood and Patinaed Copper, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
We all come from the earth which draws the being to connect with the most elemental components. A captivating period piece, 'Rooted in the Earth' is an organic sculptural art piece i...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Modern Abstract Cast Bronze Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract sculpture cast in bronze, depicting a crouching woman. In very good vintage condition. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Age and Experience, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist Statement: During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years. I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free­ flowing ideas. After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...
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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Spectacular Greek Sphinx Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Spectacular Greek sphinx sculpture female in bronze and forged steel. Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings Measures:...
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1970s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Contemporary Art Glass Sculpture Blue Drooper Monster Sculpture by Austin Stern
By Austin Stern
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Contemporary 21st Century blown art glass sculpture titled "Blue Drooper" part of the "Little Monsters" by, Austin Stern handblown blue and ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Brazilian Modern Fiberglass and Lacquer Sculpture by Pietrina Checcacci, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Reddish orange lacquer over fiberglass modern sculpture by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci, 1970s. Signed.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Lacquer

Group of Bronze Skeletons by David W. Dempsey
Located in Rochester, NY
Group of bronze skeleton sculptures having a passionate conversation. Very detailed. The kneeling figure has working jaw. By American sculptor David W....
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Description/ Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is energetic, on the move, and mysterious. Dimensions/ W 25.6 x D 7.9 x H 11 in ...
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2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Mable Sculpture, Spain, 1964
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Powerful caved marble sculpture signed and dated Sanguino 1964. The rouge and white marble of a crouching woman 17 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide, 16 inches long.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Allan Houser Native American Bronze Modernist Sculpture - "Waiting"
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Allan Houser Native American Bronze Modernist Sculpture created 1978. Beautiful, large Allan Houser bronze - female figure titled "Waiting." T...
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1970s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lladró Polo Player Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
White matte porcelain figurine of a limited series polo player with methacrylate support attached to the base. Polo Player, is a piece full of energy in which we see the horse litera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic, Porcelain

Lladró Passionate Kiss Couple Sculpture in White by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
White satin-finished porcelain sculpture of a couple kissing sitting on a rock decorated with blue and green enamels. A couple's passion and love, captured as never before by Lladró....
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladró The Lover I Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design and a red heart. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy Collection, this creation arises from the fus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Lladró The Family Portrait Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design of a family decorated with bright colors and golden sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Modernist Dan Bedik Sculpture "Musical Embrace" in Green Marble with Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and sophisticated modernist sculpture was realized by the esteemed artist Dan Bedik in the United States circa 1990. Entitled "Musical Embrace",...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Lucite Stylized Nude Figure Signed Shacham 83'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale lucite sculpture depicts an abstract nude female form in an elongated pose, and is by the sculptor Michael Shacham. Note: The p...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Modern Sculpture Mother & Child by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern sculpture of mother and child comprised of durastone and signed by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions. Beautiful condi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Hand-Painted Ceramic Silver Glazed Glass Woman Long Face Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hand-painted mask features a female long face. Gold accents that highlight lips and eyes suggest Japanese culture. It is resting on a clear Luci...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Lucite

Renato Anatra Murano Crystal Asian Figural Sculptures by
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this signed pair of Murano figural sculptures by Renato Anatra. The figures are comprised of heavy, clear crystal and opaque black crystal. Both are hand si...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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