Figurative Sculptures
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl, Resin
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Gesso
1930s Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Polyurethane, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass, Copper
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone, Marble
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Rubber, Vinyl, PVC, Plastic
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Polyurethane, Paint
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone
1970s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Earthenware, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
20th Century Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Resin
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Stone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Organic Material, Thread
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Granite, Marble, Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Steel
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta, Earthenware, Glaze
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
Bring Figurative Sculptures into Your Home
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.