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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Aquaman by Mauro Oliveira
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind fiberglass male bust collage with hundreds of mixed Murano and other glasses in various shapes and colors covered with resin, including a custom made black stand.
Measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Aphrodite Nude Form in Black
By Jude Jelfs
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
By Elica Studio
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of black marble, natural height sculpture, one of a kind piece.
It is a unique piece for collectors.
Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 170 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Artisan Wall Sculpture Of An Ancient Greek Man in Pewter On Wood 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan made face of an ancient Greek man with a laurel wreath molded in pewter and set on a walnut backing, American 1950's. This captivating work is beautifully made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Horse Sculpture, Daum Numbered 95/195
By Daum
Located in Madrid, ES
Horse sculpture, Daum
Glass and crystal
Molded and embossed crystal, signed Daum, France', numbered 95/195.
Tail split and glued.
Dimension: (width) 44 cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of white statuary marble.
Dimensions: D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Shell Sculpture and Planter in Cast Iron and Porcelain.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell sculpture and planter in cast iron and porcelain.
Sculpture composed of a cast iron planter decorated with shells and a porcelain figure, 20th century.
h: 41cm, l: 45cm, p: 20cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Italian Sculpture "Ottaviano" Carrara Marble 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Ottaviano " Carrara marble 20th century
Measure: H: 55cm
20th century
Marble sculpture
Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Terracotta Torso Sculpture of Apollo, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Terracotta torso sculpture of APOLLO early 20th century
Italy
Measures: HEIGHT 82cm
WIDTH 45cm
DEPTH 30cm
WEIGHT 38Kg
MATERIAL Terracotta from Impruneta
Good conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture and Child Bust in Painted Plaster, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shell sculpture and Child bust in painted plaster, 20th century.
Shell sculpture and painted plaster bust of a child on a crystal bowl, 20th c...
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Plaster
Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames , great original condition, comes with original box, pamphlet and packing paper.
Category
1990s Polish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Female Bust, Roman Venus in Black Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Female bust, Roman venus in black marble early 20th century
Capitoline Venus.
Italy
Academic copy
Hispanic black marquinia marble.
Bust height 66 cm ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Sculpture "Egyptian Memento" Carrara Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Egyptian Memento " Carrara marble 20th century
Measure: H: 52cm
20th century
Marble sculpture
Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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"...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Beautiful Italian Sculpture "Torso Satiro" in Black Marquinia Marble Early 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN SCULPTURE TORSO DEL SATIRO IN BLACK MARQUINIA MARBLE
early 20th Century
HEIGHT 66 cm
WIDTH 36 cm
DEPTH 22 cm
WEIGHT 24 Kg.
MATERIAL Nero Marquina marble
very goo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
AMAZING "ACHILLES " - BAS-RELIEF IN CARRARA MARBLE early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ACHILLES - BAS-RELIEF IN CARRARA MARBLE
early 20th Century
Italy
HEIGHT 50 cm
WIDTH 40 cm
WEIGHT 19 kg
MATERIAL White Carrara marble
MAXIMUM THICKNESS 5 cm
good conditions
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Kachamukku by KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
Kachamukku Designer Toy by KAWS - Where Art Meets Imagination!
Are you ready to elevate your collection to a whole new level of artistic brilliance? Look no further, as the Kachamuk...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
THE SKULL "Silver Lining" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
THE SKULL "SILVER LINING" -
Hand-crafted resin and silver leaf made by italian craftsmen.
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)
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In the ether...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 127cm
The height is including the base
good conditions
weight: 800kg
This sculpture needs export certificate
Delivery t...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lalique Glass Statue
By Lalique
Located in Palermo, IT
A beautiful crystal sculpture of a naked woman in an erotic pose, stylishly rendered. The crystal is matted while the foot is transparent.The sculpture features a frosted female nude...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
THE SKULL "Golden Lining" , hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - GOLDEN LINING
In the realm of enchantment, gold dances with darkness.
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin by italian cr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
THE SKULL "Rough Suit" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - ROUGH SUIT
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman.
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)
The...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Japanese Ceramic Saluki Dog Figure
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Ceramic Dog figure, depicting a spotted dog in a gilded red collar, marked "Made in Japan"
Dimensions: 9.25" H x 2,5" W x 2.5" D
Dealer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
THE SKULL "Ghost of Venice", hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - GHOST OF VENICE
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman.
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Magnificent Italian Sculpture "Roman Leader" Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Sculpture "Roman Leader" early 20th Century
HEIGHT 55 cm
WIDTH 28 cm
DEPTH 10 cm
MATERIAL Black marquina marble
very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Sink in White Carrara Marble 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sink in white Carrara marble 20th century
Four sides sanded by hand.
Roughing of the stone, carried out by the stonemason using a tool called a ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
103 x 33 x H 56 cm
63 x 32 x H 48 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Ema...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Achilles, Carrara Marble Bas-Relief, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Achilles - Carrara marble bas-relief 20th century.
Italy
Measures: Height 50cm
Width 40cm
Weight 19kg
Material white carrara marble
Maximum thickness 5 cm
Perfect conditions.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
THE SKULL "Two Faces" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
THE SKULL - TWO FACES
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman.
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)
Two fa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
THE SKULL "My Essence" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
THE SKULL "MY ESSENCE" - GRAPHIC COLLECTION
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)
The negation of matter e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
French sculptor, double-sided face in solid bronze on bronze base.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French sculptor, double-sided face in solid bronze on bronze base.
Heavy sculpture of high quality.
Approximately from the 1980s.
Marked.
Edition 4/8.
With foundry/makers mark.
Perf...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Made Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage organic wrought iron tree sculpture. Each branch is detachable.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Vintage Brass Abstract Sculpture of Gymnast by Dolbi Cashier, circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Dolbi Cashier Brass Abstract Sculpture of a Gymnast 1980s Modern
Unique Dolbi Cashier sculpture circa 1980s
Abstract gymnast mounted to a solid brass base
Additional Inform...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Nude #1" Wall-Hanging Sculpture 1960s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a femaile nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back st...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
THE SKULL "Rebel without a reason", hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - REBEL WITHOUT A REASON
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Hand-crafted from bi-component resin by italian craftsmen.
Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)
The decor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Unique Italian Centaur Sculpture Carved in Carrara Marble Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing centaur carved in Carrara marble.
Began 20th century
The centaur is a creature from Greek mythology.
This mythological creature, half man and half horse, had the particularit...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Anatomical Foot Model
By Somso
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...
Category
20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic, Silicone
Modern Apolo Bust Sculpture Piece Calacatta Marble, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Apolo Bust, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Apolo bust is a captivating sculptural piece meticulously crafted from Cal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Sculpture of a Young Boy Carrying Birdcages by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic, and charming sculpture of a young man balancing bird cages upon his head dates to 1972, and it was created by Curtis & Jere.
Note: The piece detaches from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Female and Male Abstract Marble Sculpture by Thomas Wall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990 Female and Male marble sculpture by Thomas Wall.
Hand carved and polished marble sculpture.
Signed on the bottom Thomas Wall 90.
Measur...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Kachamukku by KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
Kachamukku Designer Toy by KAWS - Where Art Meets Imagination!
Are you ready to elevate your collection to a whole new level of artistic brilliance? Look no further, as the Kachamuk...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Signed Modernist Sculpture of a Nude Man
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sculpture of a nude man, initialed F.L., stained hardwood.
Dimensions: 25" H x 9" W x 3.5" D.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Richard Faralla (1916 - 1996) Stick Figure
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Duane 'Richard' Raoul Faralla (1916 - 1996) wood figure. This erotic wood figure was painted using a combination of blues and purples. The left arm has been replaced from the elbow....
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lladró Beautiful Catrina Figurine by Raul Rubio. Limited Edition.
By Raul Rubio, Lladro
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
Italian modern white wooden skyscraper pedestal or display stand, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white wooden skyscraper pedestal or display stand produced in the 2000s.
Pedestal or display stand in the shape of a skyscraper, with structure entirely in white mdf w...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
In stock at at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier.
Octopus Sculpture in cast bronze with dark bronze finish. Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is energetic, on th...
Category
2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alessandro Mendini 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Four ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Small model. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered.
...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Modernist Patinated Bronze Ballerina Sculpture - United States - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
Modernist patinated bronze Ballerina sculpture on ebonized wood plinth - decorative quality - tabletop placement - unsigned - United States - circa 1980's.
Excellent vintage condi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage William P. Katz Abstract Carved Marble Sculpture Signed WPK
Offered for sale is an original abstract carved marble sculpture thought to be a self-portrait by American artis...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Bull
Located in Murano, VE
Fighting bull, is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
"Young Mozart" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain. Depicts Mozart at The Piano
By Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Young Mozart", or the Spanish presentation "Joven W. Mozart"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired the same year; manufactured by Llad...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Sandy crabs, is a blown glass pop comic sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami in Murano glass.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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