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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Bruto Sculpture in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Bruto in the name and soul, but superb in its appearance, tells the aluminium as a hymn to matter, technique and formal refinement. Bruto belongs to the Raw&Rainbow collection of 10 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Anatomical Foot Model
Located in Faversham, GB
A detailed anatomical figure of a foot made by leading anatomical figure specialist, SOMSO. The model shows an accurate depiction of the bones, musc...
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20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Acrylic, Silicone

Vintage Heavy Bronze Sculpture Seven Figures
By James Wines
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Heavy Bronze Sculpture 17 h x 14.5 w x 4.5 d 7 figures 3 h 1 x 1.5 approximately Original vintage unrestored condition Review images
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Accolay Mask
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green ceramic mask signed accolay.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla Carrara Marble Sculpture Began, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla. Italian Carrara marble sculpture. Measure: height 81cm. Beginning of the 20th century. Perfect conditions. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus "Caracalla"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Signed August Moreau Bronze Cherub and Flowers Vase on Marble Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An August Moreau bronze table sculpture. This lovely art nouveau table sculpture features a full cast bronze construction, sitting atop a beautiful tapered marble base. This vase dep...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Earthenware

12 Colonne Collection Model B by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Ales...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Golf Ball "Albatros" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Albetros - Ceramic golf ball handcrafted in white enamel code GB040, measures: H 40.0, Dm 40.0 cm. Finishes: colors glazed or 24 carat gold, platinum or bronze Also available in a...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini Model Stoa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Best Friends Nude Form
Located in Richmond, VA
Nude forms ‘Best Friends’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

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

Contemporary American Art Glass 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

Feng Shui Bonsai "Obeisance", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Obeisance 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 of Mot...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Spiritello Sculpture Prototype by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
"Spiritello" plexiglass sculpture designed by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, circa 1990. Signed Alchimia, A. Guerriero. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero establ...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

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

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists known for creating lovely, unique pieces, all made entirely by hand. This time, they crafted a stunning pumpkin piece featuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture China Model by Sandra Virlinzi for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture model China designed by Sandra Virlinzi for collective Ultrapop and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 44 pieces. Signed and numbered. About Ultrapop Aliens, zombies, monsters, Robots, cyclops and freaks are the protagonists in an exhibition of contemporary art “Ultrapop Ultracolor” which opens at the Museo di Arte Contemporanea in Villa Croce in Genoa. Comic strip imagination on full power animates the work of Dario Arcidiacono, Giordano Curreri, Antonio Sorrentino and Sandra Virlinzi, four young artists from Catania and Genoa who have been working together for a number of years under the name Ultrapop. This unusual exhibition at Genoa brings together over forty pieces of “ironic frights”, most of which are being shown for the first time. Biography Sandra Virlinzi was born in Catania in 1973. He studied in Rome and in 1997 he moved to Milan where he began working for the world of publishing, design and web publishing. In the same year, together with Arcidiacono, Curreri and Sorrentino, he founded the 'Ultrapop' group and until 2005 he was part of it, presenting his painting works with them in numerous group exhibitions. Meanwhile, it tries to apply itself in the realization of different types of projects, such as: internet sites, set-ups, short films, ceramic objects, stickers, prints, booklets, light sculptures, leather accessories, stuffed puppets, picture boxes...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"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

Materials

Brass

Metal Pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache 1990
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1990s Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Monochrome Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Green color. Limited edition o...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Shell Form Glass Sculpture - Unsigned - Italy - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Murano multi-color and blue glass shell form sculpture - polished finish with flat ground base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no dam...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

"Deep Coral", 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 f...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Sculpture Proust Model by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
The famous Proust in miniaturized ceramic of the "Ceramic Proust Monochrome Collection" designed by Alessandro Mendini e produced by Superego Editions. Yellow color. Limited edition ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Crucified Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic sculpture part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions, Italy. Signed and numbered. Biography Massimo Gia...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sheryl C. Benjamin Marble Nude Figure Abstract Sculpture On Marble Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Marble Nude Figure Abstract Sculpture On Marble Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Weighs approximately 60 pounds. Measurements: 13.5" H x...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Bernard Lombot, French ceramicist. Unique ceramic sculpture, standing blue man.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bernard Lombot, French ceramicist. Unique ceramic sculpture, standing blue man. Cubist style. Hand painted. Circa 1980s. In perfect condition. Signed BL Dimensions: H 25.0 x D 13.5 cm.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"
By James David Berenson
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing piece of sculpture by the artist James David Berenson titled "Temperance" that bends the harmonious, poetic, spiritual, moral, and philosophical issues that questi...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Chrome

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

Austin Productions Henry Moore Style Seated Family
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Austin Productions Henry Moore Family on Bench. Plaster cast with a bronze finish. Shows a few paint chips, but overall looks good with no major chips or cracks.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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

Whimsical 9 Clowns Artisan Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique artisan sculpted and handpainted 9 circus clown figurines. Great collectors find.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

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

Alessandro Mendini Model Opistodomo 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 Columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Neptune God of the Sea 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

Mirror Mountains Contemporary Sculpture by Eduard Locota Acrylic Glass & Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
The sculptural group “Abstract Isometry” has been gravitating around the theme of fragmentation, slicing of the Earth and plasticity. In the contemporary context, channeled almost ex...
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2010s Balkan Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Petrichor Stainless Steel & Charred Wood Abstract Sculpture by Sol Bailey Barker
Located in New York, NY
Petrichor sculpture Sol Bailey Barker, Represented by Tuleste Factory Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood Measures: 108" x 27.5" Mirror polished stainless steel & charred wood when we terraform mars, do we take our shared ancient history with us? The rock art depicting our ancient ancestors hunting and farming...
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2010s British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Freevolle" Sculpture Lady Lamp, Tree 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

Materials

Brass

Large Stone Sculpture, Carved Stone, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large stone sculpture, carved stone, contemporary work. Large sculpture, carved stone, 20th century, beautiful reproduction of a Pierre Balbal sculpture. These Balbals, carved around 3,000 years ago, were memorial stones planted...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, the Sculpture of Hermes.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Hermes. This bust represents Hermes, son of Zeus and messenger of the Gods. It is a fragment of a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Plaster Sculpture of the Pied de Diane.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster sculpture of the Pied de Diane. A magnificent fragment of the Pied de Diane, originally used as a model for the Beaux Arts sculptors' workshops in 19th century Paris. Mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Modern Hand blown Glass 'Rooster' Sculpture Animal Farm Nature Bird Playful
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand Blown Glass Sculpture - Rooster A Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani This unique glass sculpture represents a rooster, meti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Lladró The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo Figurine. Small Model. Numbered Edition
By Lladro, Ricardo Cavolo
Located in New York City, NY
This piece is the contribution by the prestigious designer Ricardo Cavolo to The Guest, the creative project inviting cutting-edge artists from around the world to customize this fas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mario Badioli, Unique Murnao Glass Blue, Green & Yellow Embracing Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mario Badioli, Unique Murnao Glass Blue, Green, and Yellow Embracing Figures with Illuminated Pedestal, signed in script at base 'Badioli'  A unique and captivating Murano glass scu...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

"Green", 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 f...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Plaster sculpture of Female by Einar Jónsson
Located in Kastrup, DK
Einar Jónsson sculpture in plaster from the 1920s-30s. Signed Einar Jónsson. About Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) Einar Jónsson, who created many works in a ...
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Early 20th Century Icelandic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Cattelia by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Cattelia by Cristina Celestino. Materials: Fibers from Jipi palm leaves fibers. Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. Natural dyed. Dimensions: W 80 x H 80 cm Available in colors: Natural, pastel turquoise, purple-red, beige red. Also available in other sizes. The stunning Cattleia Wall Decoration pieces are inspired by the Cattleya orchid...
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Natural Fiber

Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sailboat Sculpture in Murano Glass by Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This glass sail boat is hand blown and crafted in very nice blue and yellow colors. W...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Bronze Sculpture by Miguel Fernando López, "Milo", Dancing Female Nude
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze sculpture by Miguel Fernando López, signed "Milo", Dancing Female Nude This elegant bronze sculpture was created by the renowned artist Miguel Fernando López and is signed wi...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Bronzed Plaster Sculpture of a Male Nude Torso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern bronzed plaster sculpture of a male nude torso, possibly a Maquette. Unsigned. A bold, well modeled sculpture, with a beautiful patina an...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1970 Roy Adzak Pop Art Aluminum Sculpture Hand Ear_ set of 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Roy Adzak 1970s Aluminum Sculpture Very Good Condiction Ear: 19 x 16 cm Hand: 19.5 x 16.5 cm
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1970s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Figurative Composite Sculpture Mounted on Black Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and interesting form in this Brutalist sculpture depicting a couple dancing. Classic modernist sculpture, well executed. This mid-century modern figurative sculpture will ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Marble, Brass

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