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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
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

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Copper

Luigi Galligani Silvered Bronze Stylized Figural Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and stylish Italian silvered bronze sculpture of a standing figure holding their arms on their head and mounted on a lucite base by Luigi Galligani...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bonsai "Purple Thoughts", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Purple Thoughts bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots ...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Couple of Uomini Topo Sculptures by Andrea Branzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Pair of bronze sculptures Uomini topo designed and produced by Andrea Branzi in 1988-1990 for Alchimia. Biography Seminal Italian architect, designer and educator Andrea Branzi held...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Hematite Fiero" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson is always trying to make the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the cars that you might inherit from your grandparents if you had your sweet 16 in a 1990s...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer Italy, late 20th century  An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Nikita Carpenko Modernist Wood Figurative Sculpture c1940s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Signed Roberval Bronze Figurative Female Sculpture, Black Granite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This abstract female figurative bronze sculpture is signed on the side Roberval. It sits on a new black granite base. He is a South American artist from Brazil. From the 80's. The br...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Soldier by Raphael Giarrusso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie guerrier par Raphael Giarrusso en céramique.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture "MATER" Handcrafted in White Matt, Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic sculpture MATER white matte finished cod. MM001 measures: Height 22.0 cm. - Diameter 15.0 cm.   
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christmas Tree Decorative Sculpture Marble Onyx Steel Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
The very different, extra-ordinary X-mas tree made of mirror polished stainless steel or brass. Decorated with round or oval disks in marble. The X-mas tree is available in two versions: one profile or double profiles. The marble disks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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Composition

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

Jens Jacob Bregnø, Nude Woman Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jens Jacob Bregnø, 1877-1946. Sculpture depicting a nude woman lying with jars and wine grapes. Stoneware with light honey-colored glaze. Signed w...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

"Water Drop", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fu...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

"Little Green" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze leaf centerpiece sculpture is handmade by a French artisan. Please see our additional listings of this design as they are all unique. Amazing details and aged finish...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gerhard Henning (Danish, 1880-1967) Dark patinated bronze sculpture, "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs" ("Siddende pige med strakte ben"), 1938-1942 Signed: G. Henning No. I This sculpture is the first casting (No. I) of a work produced in only six editions by the Royal Court Bronze Founder, Lauritz...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Marble Female Torso Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial modern female figurative marble torso sculpture piece by artist/sculptor Helga Brinitzer, circa 20th century, New York. Piece is solid marble, made from one piece, and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Sculpture by Ib Braun, Seated Female Ceramic, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ib Braun (1933–2003) Unique sculpture of a seated woman Expressive ceramic sculpture in fired clay by Danish sculptor Ib Braun. The figure depicts a seated woman lifting part of her ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

1970s by Mario Rossello Figure Sculpture
By Mario Rossello
Located in Brescia, IT
Mario Rossella Sculpture Metal figure Wood base.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Feng Shui Bonsai "Hell in heaven", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Hell in heaven Bonsai is inspired by the catastrophic events caused by global warming. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. This piece reminds u...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material...
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2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980s Mounted Bronze Strong Man Rock Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bronze Strong Man Rock Sculpture 8 h x 3.5 w x 3.5 Preowned vintage refer to images listed
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1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Walking Man and Shadow Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wrought iron walking man and shadow bookends, each one with fine hand forged detail. The books in the listing are for display only and are not included.
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Eagle Bronze Sculpture by Mogens Bøggild
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large eagle bronze sculpture by Mogens Bøggild, Denmark, 1930-1950. Dark patinated bronze. Signed with monogram 'MB'. Mogens Kruse Bøggild (11 June 190...
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20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Moderne Airplane Sculpture, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Moderne airplane sculpture, 1950s, raised on a French polished hardwood base.
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Frederick E. Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999), Exaltation, Intaglio Molded Acrylic Sculpture. Frederick Elliott Hart (American 1943-1999) Exaltation Intagl...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Sculpture Representing a Statue of Caesar, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a statue of Caesar, 21st century. Sculpture of Caesar in patinated resin, stone base, 21st century. H: 32.5cm, D: 13cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Miniature Modernist Crystal Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature modernist crystal obelisk / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 4.5"H. #3990
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

"Blue, Orange, Gold" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade Italy, 2025 Centerpiece
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fus...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS2 by Noom in Brown Ashwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series. Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Ash

33 Neobule Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Neobule Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The Vase is glass blown and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
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

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
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

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Caracalla bust in "terracotta" 19th. Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bust represents Caracalla, Roman emperor (198–217 AD). He is identified by his stern, furrow-brow expression, short curly hair, military cloak fastened with a brooch, and the in...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Freevolle Sculpture Feminine Table Lamp, Brass white raffia art silvered glass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The timeless “Made-in-Italy” celebrates the graceful Italian manufacture and offers new life expression at the Maison Sabrina Landini. Creativity explores ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Gemini – bronze by William Harling
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Bronze Maquette for large scale bronze sculpture ‘One,Too.’ by William Harling MRBS Dip.AD (B 1946) From an edition of 9 England early 2000s Provenance: Albermarle Gallery, Londo...
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Early 2000s English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Artisan 925 Sterling Silver Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculptural semi-precious stone bracelet crafted by hand with sterling silver structure. This piece is glamourous and chic. The coral hues of the glass combine with the ru...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Woman & Child Sculpture
Located in London, GB
An English sculpture dating from the mid 20th century of a woman and baby child. Created from steel with welds and metalconstruction techniques on a base of solid marble. Rather unu...
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Steel

Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinando Codognotto Wooden Hand Sculpture, Roma, 2015. Expertly carved from what we gather as Swiss Pine. The hand sits upon a dowel on the...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grape Sprig Sculpture Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorat...
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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Sunbathing Lady Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation created by our designer. The creations are completely made by hand. Ceramic and paint are water resistant.   
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Elongated Tall Female Brass and Black Granite Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This elongated vintage female figurative tall thin sculpture sits on a back granite triangle base. The height of the brass sculpture alone is 14" ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Brass

Hand Blown Hour Glass on a Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An hour glass on a custom stand - the piece keeps time at about 50 minutes, however is far more decorative than practical. A unique and hand crafted metal stand holds this hand blown glass hour piece. A perfect compliment to any shelf, or a wonderful desk accessory displayed...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bonsai "Winter in italian countryside ", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. This work was created in 2019 with the clear intention of expressing, with a tangible representation, the proud contrast of a tree to the unleashed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Wonderful Medicom Toy Kaws 18 Together Pair of Dolls
By KAWS, Medicom Toy
Located in Roslyn, NY
Medicom toy kaws 18 together pair of dolls sculpture. In original plastic case and black bag. Made in China Unsigned, unknown edition  
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Sculpture by Enrique Broglia
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture par Enrique Broglia en bronze figurant un oiseau. Signée.
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1970s Uruguayan Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Nude Unraveling Torso Composite Sculpture, 2005
By TMS
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nude male unraveling torso, done in surrealist style by TMS, dated 2005. Approx. 13.5"high, done with interesting alligator type texture. Made of heavy composite material.
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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Cenedese Murano glass fish sculpture /paperweight attb to Da Ros.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern fish sculpture by Cenedese .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lladro porcelain sculpture Amor et Desirerium sculpted by Ernest Massuet for Lladro. Translated to Love and Desire, porcelain figure in matte and glazed finish. Two lives merge into ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Twisted Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
Located in Denton, TX
Haziza started as a painter and later began to explore new mediums. He ran a small studio in his hometown. Later on he started his journey to Los Angeles. Which in turn, presented a ...
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20th Century North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Marine Ceramic Centerpiece Lady. Unique Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The red and gold marine lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face emb...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual studio pottery model of a Courtroom scene by Chelsea Pottery, London and dating from the 20th century. The courtroom is modeled a...
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20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Surrealist Bronze Sculpture of a Female Nude by Guillermo Silva, 20C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Surrealist cabinet-sized bronze sculpture. In the form of a stylized reclining nude female. Signed to the underside for G. Silva (the South American sculptor, Guillermo Silva...
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Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS4 by Noom in Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series. Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak, Ash

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and materia...
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2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Red and Gold Lady Sea Motive. Unique Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The red and gold marine lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face emb...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

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