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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 20th Century
Gaston Schweitzer : "Old Breton woman sitting on a rock", original plaster -1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962, France) : "Breton old woman sitting on a rock" Original plaster, unique piece, showing an old Breton (French Brittany )woman sitting down on a rock S...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple" Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Marble Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial female nude torso white marble sculpture with dark veining, circa 20th century. Sculpture is predominately white marble with traces of dark veining as sho...
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Vintage Bronze Brancusi And Jean Arp Style Figurative Female Cubist Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This very sensual heavy bronze sculpture is very Constantin Brancusi meets Jean Arp. it is an abstract meets figurative female form in repose and pose. It is restrained and elegant. ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Miguel Berrocal Pendant, Bronze Micro David Off 1971
Located in Madrid, ES
Miguel Berrocal Pendant, Bronze Micro David Off 1971, Original, Signed. Puzzle Sculpture to hang, man's torso. High 6 CM
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20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
After Alberto Giacometti Sculpture "The Walking Man" Italy Height 80cm good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne A charming French Bronze Surrealist Apple Sculpture, made in the style reminiscent of the renowned artist Cla...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately detailed plaster sculpture of a street scene by celebrated British sculptor, Paul Day. Thought to be an original maquette – a model for a larger piece of scul...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

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 Intaglio molded acrylic sculpture w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

Victor Salmones Cosmos Bronze Soccer Goal Keeper
Located in Toledo, OH
Victor Samones 1937-1989 bronze study "Cosmos" sculpture Acapulco Mexico. 22" bronze soccer goal keeper male grasping a ball. Mounted on a 3/4" thick acrylic base. Signed 3 from an e...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Anker Hoffmann, woman in dark patinated bronze
By Anker Hoffmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Anker Hoffmann, Danish 1904-1985 "Maja". Sculpture of kneeling woman in dark patinated bronze. H: 26 cm W: 40 cm D: 18 cm The sculpture is made after the preliminary study for the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 48cm The height is including the base Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Acrylic Sculpture by Frederic Hart Titled "Firebird"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hart's stunning vision of a graceful and heroic female figure whose eyes are closed in rapt adoration and whose hair cascades behind her in windswept abandon. Inspired by his apprec...
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1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic

Articulating Tubular Steel Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the Tubular Steel Articulating Mannequin, attributed to the renowned displays by Jack Hruska for Bloomingdale’s. Crafted with precision and innovation, this mannequin sho...
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass sculpture of Adonis in bust form on a black glass plinth by Dino Rosin. Murano, Venice Italy. Signed in numerous places. In excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma
Located in Milan, Italy
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma, 1990. Biography Urano Palma (1936 - 2010) was born in Varese in 1936. After wandering through many Italian cities, careful to the artistic av...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship Good conditions. Thank you
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Daum Sculpture by the American Artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Daum sculpture by the American artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century. Sculpture in pâte de cristal from Daum France by American artist Dan Dailey, 20th century.   h: 31cm, w: 66...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

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

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Plaster

Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Ceramic

"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Murano Glass "Love Knot" Table Sculpture in Black, White & Clear Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vintage Murano Glass Abstract Free From, Swirl Black & White Sculpture. Featuring hand blown, curved, figure eight shape with twist top in Black, White and Transparent Murano glass, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Boeltz Style Large Shell Sculpture in Gold with Malachite Elements 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Large shell sculpture model No 22, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with malachite accents, in the manner of Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970's. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" p...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite, Gold Plate, Bronze

Vintage Garden Fountain Of Boy, Koi fish and Goose
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Garden Fountain Of Boy, Koi fish and Goose 46h x 16 w This creative sculpture shows a goose trying to steal the fish of the young man. The seemingly needs/ greedy goose wants...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Fountain Figure Young Boy With Horn
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze Fountain Figure Young Boy With Horn. Frolicking bronze child playfully using their horn. Scene provides a sense of youthful energy and imagination. Measures approx - 56h x ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Greek Cupids Bronze Statue Rare
Located in Pasadena, CA
Greek Cupids Bronze Statue Rare. This statue has 2 angels , male and female. The angels are seemingly in love. The male Angel is staring in a gaze at the female angel who is seemin...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Magnificent Bronze Dolphine Garden fountain / bird bath Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Magnificent Bronze Dolphine Garden Statue Measures approx - 52h x 25 diameter This garden fountain / garden statue is a beautiful garden element that demands its own space. The base of the fountain has dolphin motifs all around the center of the case and has a wave design at top and bottom. The center of the fountain is decorated with a dolphin statue. The statue is a small fountain that shows 2 dolphins in a playful manner seemingly jumping out of the water. a wonderful patinaed fountain.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Children W/ Unmbrella Garden Fountain Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Bronze Children W/ Umbrella Garden Fountain Signed. Boy and girl holding umbrella shielding them from the water as is comes down. This is a fun fountain/statue. The umbrella...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lalique Crystal Small Sculpture Of A Koi Fish
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Sculpture of a Koi Fish. It depicts a frosted crystal bent Koi Fish over a clear round crystal base. Below the base...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Brents Carlton Art Deco terracotta/ ceramic sculpture of girl. signed
By Brents Carlton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful sculpture by Brents Carlton , that can be placed some where Art Deco to Modern period . Is signed and also pencil possibly dedicated to the artist's model .
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Italian Sculpture "Spartan" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Spartan" 20th Century Synthetic material resin Measures: 55cm x 40cm x 10cm Perfect conditions.
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer Italy, late 20th century  An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

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

Andrée Hochar Fattal, Forbidden Fruit, Modernist Bronze Sculpture, 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Andrée Hochar Fattal Forbidden Fruit Modernist Patinated-Bronze Sculpture XX Century DIMENSIONS Height: 4.75 inches Width: 8.25 inches Depth: 5...
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1980s Asian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Claude Lalanne, "Pomme Bouche", A bronze brooch, Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Claude Lalanne (1924-2019) Pomme Bouche A patinated bronze brooch figuring an apple with a human mouth surmounted with a green patinated leaf next to the apple tail. Monogrammed « C.L. » and « Lalanne » on the back. With maker’s mark «  A-B PARIS ». Edited by Arthus-Bertrand, Paris, France. Circa 1990. Note This elegant brooch epitomizes the poetic universe of Claude Lalanne. Mixing human, animal and vegetal elements is one the originalities of the Lalanne creative duo during their decades of collaboration. Claude & François Lalanne...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning pair of African lady 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...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Neoclassical-Style Patinated Bronze Figure of a woman laying sideways. Bottom portion of body is covered as top of body is exposed. Measures approx -20h x 37w x 11d
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Acrobats on Rings Figurative Metal Sculpture Mounted on Square Base Offered for sale is a modern metal sculpture of an acrobatic figure in brass dancing within multiple metal...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenaue
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Bronze of an African lady carrying water, in the style of Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956), 1970’s, Bronze with double black and gilt patina, pierced for electrification Dimensions : 163.5 cm / 64,37 inches Stunning life-size bronze sculpture of an African woman...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality pine wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. (as displayed by our creati...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

20th Century French Bronze Venus Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century French gilt bronze "Venus" sculpture is a harmonious fusion of ancient inspiration and modernist aesthetics. The abstracted female torso, resplendent in gilded bron...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Miguel Berrocal Puzzle Sculpture La Mini Cariatide
Located in Washington, DC
Intricate puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal. Sculpture consists of 25 pieces, plus a wearable ring with a brass heart design. Comes complete with original box and book.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

A Collection of Eight Vegetable Bronzes by Donald L. Reed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight cold painted bronze by Donald L. Reed. The series consists of an asparagus bunch, long red pepper, round red pepper, Snow peas and a dried red peppers. A similar and less impressive set sold for 3500 plus buyers premium at a recent sale at auction in Hudson New York. belonging to a prominent NYC Socialite The 8 sizes of bronze vegetables...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Silver Metal Sculpture Model Maschera Cornuta by Gio Ponti for Sabbatini
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in perforated plate and silver metal. Sabattini production. Signature under the base. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891-1979) graduated in Mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mexican modern Terracotta sculpture of a woman by Manuel Felguerez, 1980s Ethnic sculpture in terracotta painted in black and red. The subject is a woman with her hair tied in a brai...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the en...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE SINK began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL ITALIAN CARRARA MARBLE SINK began 20th Century Italy Original antique white marble sink. Soundhole dimensions: 42cm x 33cm x 4cm. original condition WIDTH 57 cm LENG...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Wax Sculpture by Hervé Vernhes, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wax sculpture by Hervé Vernhes, 20th century. Wax sculpture of a pensive woman by Hervé Vernhes, signed on the terrace, 20th century. H: 17cm, W: 10cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibili...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Menorah
Located in Budapest, HU
Salvador Dalí, born in 1904 in Spain, was an exceptional surrealist artist. His paintings feature dreamlike scenes, distorted forms, and intricate details. He collaborated with other...
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Life size artistic child sized lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great care and have a lot of positioning possibilities. What is remarkable, is the engi...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Acrobatic Man Sculpture by Pieter Florizoone
Located in Brussels , BE
Sculpture of a human in an acrobatic position on a pole. Textured bronze
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Late 20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano Glass Aquarium/Reef with 3 Fish - Blue Waves, Signed, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano glass aquarium/reef featuring three fish gracefully swimming amidst captivating blue glass waves. It is rare to see blue glass waves surrounding the aquarium. Signed at the ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Modern Abstract Cast Granite Kuki Sculpture by Masatoyo Kishi
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern abstract Kuki cast granite sculpture by Masatoyo Kishi. Signed and numbered. Very nice condition, no damage. Dimensions: 4" depth x 14.25" W x 23" H.
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20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Granite

Silver Metal Sculpture Model Diavolo by Gio Ponti for Sabbatini
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture depicting the devil designed by Gio Ponti and created by Lino Sabattini in 1978 in hallmarked silver metal. Biography Architect, designer and artist, Gio Ponti (Milan 1891...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

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