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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Stainless Steel Side Table by Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Like a reaction to the unstoppable digitalisation of our world, romanian-born artist, Anadora Lupo has created a series of metal works that is antithetical to this trend. The core ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Morton Gaffin Female Nude Bust Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Morton Gaffin Female Nude Bust Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Sculpture, Unsigned. We were unable to find any listed information on artist "Morton Gaffin." The piece was acquired d...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Bird Attb to Luciano Gaspari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stylized Murano glass bird made by Salviati , and attributed to Luciano Gaspari . 
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Sculpture of Venus in Resin and Metal Base, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Venus in resin and metal base, small model. Venus is the goddess of love, seduction and beauty in Roman mythology. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Man's Head Yellow Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

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

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Porcelain

"Garden Song" Porcelain Figure by Lladro Spain. Depicts Young Girl with Parasol
By Juan Huerta, Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired in 1995; manufactured by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it i...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

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Glass

Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”
By Leon Bronstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Leon Bronstein's work is intimate, elegant and graceful. A sculptor of remarkable talent, he explores the power and beauty of relationships, magically transforming the human figure i...
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1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Peter Hord Stylized Figural Bronze Sculptures, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Peter Hord (American, XX-XXI) Stylized Figural Bronze Sculptures, comprising: dancer, signed "P. Hord" and numbered edition "3 / 20" to the foot, mounted on wood base and "Reclin...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Amaltea Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Amaltea Glass” collection. Made in Murano. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis”. Signed on the base. Et...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

COLLINET (20th century School) "Dancer with Hoop" Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
COLLINET (20th century School) "Dancer with Hoop" Signed brown patina bronze, marble pedestal base H. 39 cm good condition
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Edition Picasso, Oiseau à la huppe, cendrier rond tourné, 1952.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau à la huppe 1952 Cendrier rond tourné D. 14,5 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à la paraffine oxydée, émail blanc, Noir, Tiré à 500 ex...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Crown
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics, a talented group of African artists, has created this lovely pumpkin, a one-of-a-kind piece crafted and painted entirely by hand by two artists. Featuring a beauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Original Vintage Bronze Sculpture by Abigail Varela
By Abigail Varella
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and dynamic 3 part bronze sculpture by Venezuelan sculptor Abigail Varela is not only a maquette for a larger outdoor 12 foot garden sculptu...
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1980s Venezuelan Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Pendant Light by on.Entropy, Mission in Seamless White Marble and Bronze
Located in Athens, GR
The Mission Pendant Light by on entropy design studio, is a modern exploration of light, material, and minimalism—carved from a single, seamless ...
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2010s Greek Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Modern Carved Marble Torso by Luis R. Cuevas
Located in Norwood, NJ
Signed Carved white marble and green sculpture, abstract torso figure that swivels on black marble base by Luis R Cuevas. Contemporary. Born in Utuado, P...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Giant Hippo Sculpture in Orange Lucite
Located in New York, NY
Posh Pachyderm. A mesmerizing must-have for sizzling safari chic, our giant acrylic hippo looks fab anchoring a tablescape or makes a great focal point i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

1970s Mexican Sculptor-Artist Ramiz Barquet - 3 Dancing Bronze Whales Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Ramiz Barquet 1920-2010 (Mexican) Cetaceans (Whales) circa 1978 in Bronze on cylinder wood shaped base. Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures three swimming or dancing abstr...
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1970s Mexican Vintage 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

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Bronze

"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Beach Lover Decorative Ceramic 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

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Ceramic, Paint

Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Modern Still Life Bronze Sculpture 'Manzanas y Naranjas' by Rafael Muyor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rafael Muyor Spanish, Madrid, born 1943 Bronze Sculpture ‘Manzanas y Naranjas’ (Apples and Oranges ) Signed on the center bottom. A beautiful bronze sculpture of ‘Manzanas y Naranj...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Feng Shui Bespoke Bonsai "Cascata", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Cascata Bonsai is inspired by the Niagara falls. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Sculptures are compos...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced from 1982 through 1984 this detailed Court Jester statue was designed and sculpted by Salvador Furio and adapted from "Court Jester" found on th...
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1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Centerpiece Bonsai "Orient", Handmade in Italy, 2022 Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Scul...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Miguel Pineda “Dios Pacal” Silver Sculpture with Turquoise & Lapis Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable and monumental sculpture by Miguel Pineda, titled “Dios Pacal”, crafted in .980 fine silver with elaborate gemstone inlays. The head is intricately inlaid with turquoise...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Silver

"Spring!", 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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Materials

Porcelain

Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy. This exquisite cornucopia, crafted from amber-hued Murano glass, is...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Woman's Head Blue Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.    
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Scheibe-Alsbach Davoust Napoleon Porcelain Figurine, Germany
Located in Toledo, OH
General on horseback with cavalry sword. Gold birds on the corners. Marked on the bottom. No damage. Dimensions: 3.5" depth x 8.25" W x 10.63" H.
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture in Italian Roman Travertine
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of Roman Travertine. Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 93 x 52 x 40 cm. Size of the sculpture with shaft an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Travertine, Marble

Curtis Jere Mid Century Brass Tree Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and striking brass tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. Mid-Century Modern Brass Tree Sculpture
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Feng Shui Bonsai "Cascata", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Cascata Bonsai is inspired by the Niagara falls. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Sculptures are composed...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Vintage Inuit 'Two Faced' Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Inuit 'two faced' stone carving - fine Modernist carving with spare decoration - signed PAUL (in Roman) on the base - Canada - mid 20th century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Italian Modern Black & White Ceramic Sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane Dog 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s Large sculpture, depicting a Harlequin Great Dane dog, with a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is signed by the maker and dated 1978. The figurine is numbe...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Modern Art Figure Sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. Homage to Kokoschka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese. Homage to Oskar Kokoschka.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Francesco Marcangeli Bronze Sculpture Titled "Giustizia"
Located in Plainview, NY
Francesco Marcangeli Contemporary sculpture titled "Giustizia" is made in 1980's in Rome, Italy. The bronze sculpture is setting on a limestone ba...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone, Bronze

Bronze & Lucite Abstract Sculpture Man & Woman By Arthur Schneider
Located in Toledo, OH
Arthur Schneider (1929-1996) was a Michigan artist who was known for sculpture. This bronze is an abstract of a man and woman embracing. This piece sits upon a signed Lucite base. Th...
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20th Century North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ceramic Totem Model C by Alessandro Guerriero for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the Totem collection designed by Alessandro Guerriero and produced by Superego Editions. Prototype. Signed. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero e...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Study of a Satyr - Italy, early 19th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Study of a Satyr Bronze, cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) method Italy, early 19th century 14 x 7 x 10 cm This evocative bronze sculpture represents a satyr, the half-human, h...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Star Gazers" Earthenware Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific and evocative sculpture of two male figures with their eyes fixed on the heavens has great presence, whether displayed on a pedestal, cabinet, or on the floor. The wor...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Earthenware

1950's French Modernist Black Iron with Crystal Scorpion Wall Sculpture/ Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Incredible Piece of Modern Art. 1950's French Modernist Black Iron Hand Crafted Scorpion Sculpture with crystal adorned.
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1950s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Lladró The Rocking Chicken Ride Figurine in Green by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design highlighting the green color and touches of gilded sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

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Concrete

Male Écorché Sculptures by Brenda Putnam, c. 1939
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare pair of écorché sculptures by renowned American sculptor Brenda Putnam (1890–1975) offers a fascinating glimpse into both artistic process and anatomical study. Dating to 1...
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1930s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture " Egyptian Pharaoh " Carrara Marble 20th Century H: 52cm 20th Century marble sculpture very good condition      
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

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

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Acrylic, Porcelain

Italian Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Medusa Plaque, Gioielleria Tarascio, Rome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Italian plaque combines the deep, vivid beauty of natural lapis lazuli with the refined elegance of gilt bronze. At its center, a finely detailed Medusa head emerges in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Precious Stone

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

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Ceramic

Toro 2 by Noe Kuremoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Noe Kuremoto is a ceramic artist who makes everything by hand using simple tools. She’s known for playful sculptural work that takes the form of ancient Japanese clay figurine. Her ...
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2010s Japanese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

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Porcelain

Pablo Picasso, Bull, Turned round dish, 1957, edition Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Taureau 1957. 22 janvier Plat rond tourné D. 38 cm R.A terre de faience rouge, décor à l'engobe, gravé au couteau, couverte partielle au pinceau Noir Tiré à 250 exemp...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Skull
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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