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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Necklace Pendant Saint Laurent Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze pendant titled Saint Laurent by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Gilt bronze, circa late 1940s. It depicts the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 22.9 x H 38.1 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numb...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Finished with a soft matte water-based la...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork
Located in Murano, VE
Chef Pork, a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and ent...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Floral Shelf with Three Plates by Chanel Kapitanj
Dimensions: D 62 x W 40 x H 100 cm
Materials: Metal
Unique Piece
This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is di...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large sculpture by Pierre BAEY
By Pierre Baey
Located in PARIS, FR
This sculpture name "la dernière tentation de Saint Antoine" is a very expressive one. Made in 1999.
Pierre Baey, born August 7, 1940 in Rambouillet, is an artist known for his works...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
A pair of women carrying water, in the style of Hagenauer 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer 1970’s,
Bronze with double black and gilt patina,
Dimensions : 45 cm / 17.72 inches
Stunning pair of Afri...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 10,2 x H 30,5 cm.
Materials: Ebonized ash.
Please expect minor differences in wood grain and other naturally occur...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 19.05 x H 40.6 cm.
Materials: Hard maple and walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and nu...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
"Mineral" Faceted Sculptural Chair in Wood by Dagoberto Rodriguez
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The "Mineral" sculptural chair stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of Cuban artist Dagoberto Rodríguez, co-founder of the renowned collective Los Carpinteros. Handcrafted from...
Category
2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
American Modernism, a Pair of Nude Males, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1940s
Located in New York, NY
About Sculpture
This homoerotic ebonized hand-carved wood sculpture of a pair of nude males, the older one supporting the falling down body of the youth, was created by an anonymous...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Jules Agard Large Terracotta "Owl", Sculpture, Signed
By Jules Agard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great work by the well-known French artist Jules Agard. He was one of the most important artist working with Pablo Picasso in Vallauris , Madoura...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Louis Féron, Male Torso, Carved Wood Sculpture, 1990
By Louis Féron
Located in New York, NY
Louis Féron (French, 1901-1998) was a sculptor, chaser, gold- and silversmith. He was born in Rouen, Normandy, and apprenticed in Paris in the Volk Bronze ...
Category
1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp in Oxidized Brushed Brass and Off White Lampshade
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
Marilyn Monroe, the sexiest pin-up of the 1950s, inspired a piece of Art & Design. The design of the Monroe lamp captures the essence of her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fantastic Italian Sculpture "Skull" Beginning 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic Italian Sculpture "Skull" beginning 20th century.
Marble "Giallo di Siena"
Measures: H: 33cm x 43cm
very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Materials: Patinated bronze Brown, signed and justified EA on the base.
Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lifesaver Candy Sculpture by Daniel Meyer, Signed
By Daniel Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Signed, Lifesaver Candy Sculpture by Daniel Meyer. The sculpture is wood, resin and acrylic. Lifesaver is orange.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood
Bronze Sculpture of a Woman, 1991, Signed.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a woman, 1991, signed.
A modern art bronze sculpture of a woman, signed and dated 1991.
H: 22.5cm, W: 15cm, D: 15cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Buffalo Moon Sculpture by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Buffalo Moon Sculpture by Oikos Estudio
Handmade
Dimensions: D 8 x H 27 cm (Dimensions may vary).
Materials: High-fired stoneware, wild pigments.
Available in yellow, orange, beige,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bernard Langlais, Seated Nude, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, circa 1993
Located in New York, NY
The sculpture is signed and dated: Langlais © 1993
Limited Edition: 4/8
Bernard Langlais (American, 1921-1977)
Bernard Langlais was a sculptor and painter in Cushing, Maine...
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
soliflore femme Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Woman Candle Holder in Bronze by Patrick Laroche
Materials: Brown patinated bronze, signed and justified EA on the base.
Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
MILO (20th century School) "Dancer" Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
MILO (20th century School) "Dancer" Sculpture
Bronze with medal patina,
signed,
marble base
H. 29 cm
good condition
Category
20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bonsai Cast Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Finish on Marble Base by Elan Atelier
Intricate lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a Bonsai Tree in Verdigris bronze on marble base by Elan ...
Category
2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modern Spanish White Plaster Female Bust-Sculpture by Lucita Latorre, 1991
Located in Salzburg, AT
Modern plaster female bust / sculpture white colored patinated in grey and brown signed Lucita Latorre 1991.
The bust reveals a pure and stright lined d...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Contemporary Metal Shelf Sculpted with Natural Form Grey Stone by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Exsitu_019 shelves by Niclas Wolf
Edition 1 of 1
Dimensions: D 70 x W 200 x H 200 cm.
Materials: Cast in bronze with white patinated surface and hand polished surfaces.
In his ...
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Victor Salmones Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Cuerda Floja" Signed & Number 6/10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bronze sculpture envisioned and executed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico by the listed sculptor, Victor Salmones.
This limited edition Bronze Sculpture is titled "La Cuerda Floj...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wendy Hendelman Gray Alabaster Torso Sculpture, 2012
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's gray alabaster torso sculpture on a rotating black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 12.7 x H 31.8 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Modern Style Carved Gemstones Humming Bird Group
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique modern style finely carved six gemstones humming birds on a large Rock Crystal in various positions, Amethyst Quartz, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli and other gemstones
The caref...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Iron
French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed and Numbered 'Aluminium Cowboy Boot' from an Edition of 21 by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We are happy to be able to offer the last few of this edition of 21 'Aluminium Cowboy Boots' by the rapidly up and coming British artist Finn.
Category
2010s English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Anonymus Family Light Sculpture 1 by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
Anonymus Family Light sculpture 1 by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Dimensions: 140 x 14 cm
Materials: Fiberglass, UV, Weather Resistant Topcoat, E27 LED, Metal Base
This serie of ligh...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Feng Shui Bonsai "Latin Vibes", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Latin Vibes Bonsai is inspired by the Jacaranda Tree.
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Limited Edition Designer 25 cm Sculpture Red Fear by Taras Yoom
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
Red fear is a creation of human fears and the antagonist of these fears. As it is said, fight fire with fire: if you want to get rid of a fear, scare it, and Red fear is the master o...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Meissen Large Pair of Allegory Figurines Day & Night by Silvia Kloede, Ca 2007
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large, excellently crafted allegories - Day & Night in the form of two slender female figures celebrating femininity:
The figure representing the Day dressed in fresh, spr...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum
By Daum, Xavier Froissart
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th Century crystal "The Circuit" art glass moto racing sculpture paperweight by, Daum. and designed by, Xavier Froissart. The crystal glass sculpture depicts a moto racer with bent knee leaning into curve giving it a realistic ook and one that is in motion. circa 1987
Measurements:
height: 3-1/2" x length: 5.5 in.
Signature:
Signed "DAUM France"
Biography:
Xavier Froissart was the designer of the Signature series of Daum's crystal car...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Lucio Bubacco Sculptures, 3 Pcs.
By Lucio Bubacco
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Lucio Bubacco (Italian, b. 1957)
Marking(s); notes: signed; 2001
Materials: blown and sculpted glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): largest: 22"h, 18"w, 11.5"d,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Unique Dark Kelt Sculpture in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Dark Kelt Sculpture in Volcanic Stone by Mesawa
Materials: Volcanic stone.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm.
Mesawa is a Mexican design brand created by architect Santiago S...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ira Yeager Pierrot Clown Head Sculpture Mounted on Stand
By Ira Yeager
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...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Limited Edition of 8 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 45.7 x H 48.3 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Wendy Hendelman Black and Green Alabaster Heads Sculpture, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's black and green Alabaster heads sculpture on black marble base. The small scale and style hav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Ceramic Pumpkin Tureen , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists who create lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces, with everything done by hand from start to finish. This time, they’ve crafted a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Wendy Hendelman Marble Head and Torso Sculpture, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Marble Head and Torso Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The smal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Painted Black/Grey/Off-White by Christofer Kochs
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary wooden life-size sculpture created by circular sawing, black-grey-off-white painted on white-stuff.
Signed Christofer Kochs, 2009.
Measures: Iron base 40 x 40 cm
The obj...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin is a perfect addition With its intricate details and vibrant colors of green, white, and orange, it beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modern Foot Statue in Light Beige Plaster, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Modern Foot Statue in light withe and beige plaster, 1970s
This is not just a foot this is a piece of art, the statue is create as a stamp or tech...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"THE NIGHT HIPNOS" Italian Terracotta Mask 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"THE NIGHT HIPNOS" Italian Terracotta Mask 20th Century
40cm x 20cm
THE NIGHT - PRIMORDIAL DIVINITY
According to the Orphic tradition (from Orpheus singer and musician, son of Eagr...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Embracing Couple Art Glass Sculpture
By Oggetti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
For your consideration, a Mario Badioli for Oggetti Murano Italy art glass sculpture. Featuring a couple in a lover's embrace in an abstract design atop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Metal Aluminium Sculpture In Yoga Pose
Located in London, GB
Contemporary metal Aluminium sculpture of a human form with arms outstretched yoga pose position.
A great piece of sculptural art suitable for in and outdo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Wendy Hendelman Tall White Alabaster Torso Sculpture, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's tall white Alabaster Torso sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Henri Collomb, French Artist 20th Century, “Couple Dansant”
Located in Belmont, MA
Henri Collomb, French artist (1905-?), “Couple Dansant” (Dancing couple), walnut hand carved.
The sculpture has a monogram and is dated 192...
Henri Collomb was born in 1905 and w...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Sculptures "Skull" and "Hand" in painted plaster, 20th century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sculptures "Skull" and "Hand" in painted plaster, 20th century
Height 35cm x 20cm
good condition
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Organic Sculptural Art Composed of Ebonized Wood and Patinaed Copper, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
We all come from the earth which draws the being to connect with the most elemental components. A captivating period piece, 'Rooted in the Earth' is an organic sculptural art piece i...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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