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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Red lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Lemon lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Contemporary Repousse Tomato Sculpture in Dark Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomato sculpture Dark Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the tradition...
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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Feng Shui Bonsai "Latin Vibes", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Latin Vibes Bonsai is inspired by the Jacaranda Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed modernist (or surrealist) bronze sculpture. Whimsically depicting a conch shell with legs in full stride. The realistically modeled shell with a lighter ochre/brown ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel, Surrealist Nude Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Figurative Bronze Sculpture attr. to Aharon Bezalel, Surrealist Nude Statue reminiscent of sculptures by Diego Giacometti. This surrealist bronze is a figure of a female and s...
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20th Century Israeli Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

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

Curlers Sunbath Lady and two cactus head, Handmade Italy 2024, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This set is unique and handmade from our artists. They create each time different pieces just by working them by hand. Wonderful colours can be chosen as they can work with every pos...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Anker Hoffmann "Nina" Dark Patinated Bronze Naked Woman Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculpture of a Young Girl, "Nina," by Danish Artist and Sculptor Anker Hoffmann (1904-1985) A finely crafted bronze sculpture with a dark patina, depicting a young girl titled "Nina....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Modernist Studio Pottery Hanging Putti Sculpture - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Modernist hand crafted stoneware studio pottery hanging putti sculpture - unsigned - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - irregula...
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Petrichor Stainless Steel & Charred Wood Abstract Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker
Located in New York, NY
Petrichor sculpture Sol Bailey Barker Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood Measures: 108" x 27.5" Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood when we terraform mars, ...
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2010s British Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

2003 Unique Triple Signed Blackball T90 Art Toy NIKE Set by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Get your hands on a truly rare and unique set of urban vinyl with the Michael Lau x Nike Blackball T90 2003 Designer Toy Set. This one-of-a-kind opportunit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Plastic, Paper

Neal French Terracotta Sculptural Standing Lady Figurine
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish terracotta sculptural figure of a lady by renowned sculptor Neal French dating from the latter 20th Century. The figure stands mounted on a wooden base and is simply modeled and in slight abstract wearing a long flowing dress with a matt terracotta colored finish. Neal French graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and worked for fifteen years as a designer, modeller and sculptor for Spode and Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. He then spent 20 years teaching at Hornsey College of Art and also did some work at Rye Pottery...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing. The man wears an argyle sweater a...
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20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Wonderful Medicom Toy Kaws 18 Together Pair of Dolls
By Medicom Toy, KAWS
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

Traditional Wooden Sculpture on a Base from the Tanimbar Islands.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Traditional wooden sculpture on a base from the Tanimbar islands in the Moluccan archipelago in Indonesia. Discover Lantafu, a sculpture that embodies the soul and spirituality of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of 3 Greek Figures in Globe, Classic Plaster Reproductions.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of 3 Greek figures is presented in elegant glass globes, highlighting each sculpture. Made in immaculate white plaster, these pieces evoke the purity and finesse of ancient ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Madame Pompadour 20th Century Tiche Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
Madame Pompadour (1721-1764) 20th century Tiche Porcelain Italian sculptural group in molded and relief porcelain by Tiche. Polychrome and gilded d...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Head Sculpture Multicoulor Fusion Glass 20th Century Italian Studio Glass
Located in London, GB
Art Glass one of a kind head sculpture multi technique of multicolour glass fusion by Christoph Kiefhaber 20th century Italian design made in Murano Italy.
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Early 2000s European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass

Apel.Les Fenosa, "Violoniste", Epreuve Originale en Bronze Numéroté, 1946
By Fenouil Hennon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Apel Les Fenosa (1899-1988, Espagne/ Spain) : "Violoniste" (1946) Epreuve originale en bronze numérotée sur 4 / Original bronze numbered on 4 editions Epreuve en bronze à pati...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A pair of women carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches Stunning pair of Afri...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

"In the Blue" Fluorescent Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, 2024
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

"Cobalt Runner" 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

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Green pleated lampshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Freevolle, twist and go! Nearly 25 years ago, the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Navigli. Since then, from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

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

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Marble, Brass

Beach Lover Lobster 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 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

Plaster of Paris and Resin Red Abstract Totem Floor Indoor Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This monumental and arresting abstract tall life-size floor sculpture is a mixed-media of plaster of pairs over molded fiberglass with red rub paint. It rotates and pivots from side ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Solid Brass Nude Female Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Solid Brass Nude Female Sculpture, Circa 1960's. This captivating piece showcases the timeless beauty of the fema...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

KAWS Clean Slate Black Varnished Vinyl Original Fake 2013 Figure
By KAWS
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large KAWS clean slate black varnished vinyl original fake 2013 figure holding two children in original box and plastic insert sleeve. Editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Plastic

Bonsai "Spring in Italy", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist. Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The Spring in Italy bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Maple trees and their flowering. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the s...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Marble

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

Two Wright Royston Adzak table sculptures for Atelier A
Located in Milan, IT
2 Wright Royston Adzak table sculptures for Atelier A
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Wendy Hendelman Marble Torsos Sculpture, 2001
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's creamy white Marble Torsos Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the Primitive and the ancient. The s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014
By Juan Pablo Marturano
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bardiglio grey marble sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014. Titled: "Ramada y Mercedario" from San Juan Province. Juan Pablo Mart...
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2010s Argentine Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 14 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bott...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Maple, Walnut

Pair of Modernist Pink Murano Glass Sculptures Head Shaped Picasso Style, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Modernist-Style Pink Murano glass sculptures in a head-shaped Picasso-inspired design, mounted on a black Murano glass cylindrical base. The elongated head is made of pink M...
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1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

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

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Clay

"Leaf Rambler" 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

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds USA, 1994, dated and inscribed A remarkable set of three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

"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

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

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

Sculpture by Dick Shanley, circa 1984, Tall Wood Sculpture, Laminated Wood, USA
By Dick Shanley
Located in New York, NY
Tall laminated wood sculpture of a woman, "Ellie," by Dick Shanley, circa 1984, USA. The platform is missing. This is a very beautiful tall sculpture. Th...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Venus of Light, Terracotta, Impruneta, 21st Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Venus of Light, Terracotta, Impruneta, 21st Century Height (cm) 172 Weight (kg) 70 Excellent condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

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

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Marble, Steel

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

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Wood

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

"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

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

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

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Wood, Oak, Ash

Bronze Leaf Centerpiece Sculpture #3
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

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

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