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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
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...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$2,280 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,845 Sale Price / item
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"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,841 Sale Price / item
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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...
Category
20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Dark & Disturbing Interpretation of 'The Little Mermaid' by Anonymous Danish Art
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Deconstructing the romantic and nationalistic feelings that Danes and tourists for that matter has for 'The little Mermaid' sculpture by Edvard Eriksen in Copenhagen - comes this rat...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
$327 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
"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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
5 Atamante vase is in blown glass, and originally designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below.
Ettore Sott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Ceramic Sculpture "MATER" Handcrafted in White Matt, Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic sculpture MATER white matte finished
cod. MM001
measures: Height 22.0 cm. - Diameter 15.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s by Mario Rossello Figure Sculpture
By Mario Rossello
Located in Brescia, IT
Mario Rossella Sculpture
Metal figure
Wood base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Granite base Figurative Sculpture made of Nuts
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a sculpture made from nut bolts.
It depicts the torso of a woman.
It sits on a granite base stand and swivels.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Steel
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
"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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Figure of Csikós by Hungarian Sculptor László Beszédes Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Bronze Figure of a Csikós by Hungarian Sculptor László Beszédes, Early 20th Century
...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Giostra Sculpture in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
A whirlwind of colors to join a carousel of emotions in the wonderful world of altreforme.
Giostra belongs to the Raw & Rainbow collection of 10 sculptures in limited edition, celebr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Bubble Clothes Stand in Black Aniline Structure, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bubble standing clothes stand is available in black aniline wooden spheres, with a lacquered structure in white, black, silk grey, dusty grey or intense blue.
Born in Croatia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Goldoni Venetian Sculptures "Candlesticks" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
GOLDONI VENETIAN SCULPTURES "Candlesticks" 20th Century
Italian, in Murano glass - Goldini
polychrome decoration and gold leaf.
Height: 32 cm.
...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jerry Meatyard Bronze Sculpture "Hydra"
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual bronze sculpture by noted Tampa FL sculptor Jerry Meatyard, made in 1978 and titles "Hydra". Mounts on the wall and measures approximate 13.5" H, 7" W, 4" D. Very heavy wi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Santa Claus
Located in Murano, VE
Santa Claus is a blown glass a new sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass, a tribute to the Chirstmas time.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,375 Sale Price
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"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...
Category
2010s Italian 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.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
$1,440 Sale Price
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"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...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
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 ...
Category
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(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
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...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
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
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Steel
$1,302
"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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak, Ash
Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Devilrobots, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain figurine with black gloss on its face, hands and feet created by Devilrobots for The Guest by Lladró Atelier collection with a white base attached to the piece. This piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vladimir Kush "VOYEUR" Bronze Metaphorical Realism/Surrealist Figurative
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Voyeur" is a sculpture that sets out to provide one of the links in the love symbolism of the ‘key-lock’ sequence – the artifact of visualizing a love affair.
There are famous images by Degas of women taking a bath and drying themselves afterward and here is how he (Degas) explained the secret of such compositions:
“Naked figures are usually depicted posing for the viewer. I, however, paint the ordinary modest women, who are busy taking the usual care of their bodies… It is like watching them through a key-hole.”
In this sculpture the watcher, having previously been in the dark, turns into a certain link in the love chain and becomes an artifact. In the present triad of key, lock and keyhole, every symbol acquires its own meaning in time and shape. - per Vladimir Kush
"Vladimir Kush was born in Russia, in a one-story wooden house near the Moscow forest-park Sokolniki. At the age of seven, Vladimir began to attend art school until late evening where he became acquainted with the works of great artists of the Renaissance, famous Impressionists, and Modern Artists.
He entered the Moscow Higher Art and Craft School at age 17, but a year later he was conscripted. After six months of military training...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Grape Sprig Sculpture by Robert Kuo
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...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Alexander Kosolapov "Mickey Lenin Malevich" Bronze and Wood Sculpture N° 2/3
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alexander Kosolapov (Russian/American, b. 1943)
"Mickey Lenin Malevich"
Bronze sculpture and wood base ( inspired by Malevich Arkhitektons)
Provenance : Galerie Vallois
Expo sept/oct. 2010
Model Presented at the exhibition 'Alexander Kosolapov: Lenin and Coca-Cola' at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. (29 Nov 2017/11 Feb 2018
Bronze with a golden brown patina, height 39 cm,H with “Malevich base” 132 cm
Signed "A. KOSOLAPOV" and numbered ? on the bronze base on the reverse, title provided by the artist
Condition: Bronze perfect, small dirt on the base
(certificate of authenticity provided)
N.B. Alexander Kosolapov's sculptures, paintings, and prints provoke harsh criticism, sometimes censorship, and often humor. His jokes are not partisan—they poke at both Russia and the United States. He appropriates imagery from Soviet history, pop culture, religion, and art history that he combines in often subversive ways. Taking a cue from Andy Warhol, Kosolapov delights in iconic symbols of American consumerist culture. For Kosolapov, these include Mickey Mouse, Marlboro, and Coca-Cola, images of which he links with political and religious figures central to Russian culture, including Stalin, Lenin, and Christ. He never forgets his place in the continuum of art history, often including some nod to artists who preceded him.
In Mickey-Lenin, the major players are obvious: Mickey Mouse and Vladimir Lenin, and the connotations come easily: East-West, Russia-United States, communism-capitalism, good-evil, and high-low. Kosolapov modeled the figure's body after statues of Lenin by the Soviet sculptor Nikolai Tomsky, and its pose is that of a classical Roman figure sculpted in the traditional medium of bronze. Kosolapov developed the idea for Mickey-Lenin shortly after immigrating to the United States in 1975. He found the discarded plastic head of a Mickey Mouse toy, took it home, and placed it atop a small sculpture of Lenin that he kept on his desk.
Kosolapov identifies with a movement known as Sots Art. Developed in Moscow in the 1970s by the art duo Komar and Melamid, Sots Art (an abbreviation of "socialist pop art") reacted against the conformist...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladró Beautiful Catrina Figurine by Raul Rubio. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Raul Rubio
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition Mexican Bella Catrina figurine in black gloss finish porcelain, adorned with three handmade flowers. The people of Mexico have a special relationship with death, to the point that it is part of the culture and daily life of this North American country. The Bella Catrina, conceived in the imagination of the artist Jose Guadalupe Posada...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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