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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
Sterling Silver 19th Century Knight in Shinning Armor
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique sterling silver knight figurine from the 19th century is a captivating masterpiece. Dressed in full medieval armor with a staff and fl...
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19th Century American Medieval Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

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 Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Marble Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating Buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Thai Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Faun Figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1966
Located in Chorzów, PL
Faun Figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1966.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "Heroine" by théophile François Somme
Located in Oakland, CA
“Heroine” by Theophile Francois Somme is a dramatic and richly detailed Art Nouveau sculpture in bronze and chryselephantine created, circa 1920. This exceptional piece has finely carved facial features and wonderful use of patinated bronze to create the sweep of fabric. The statue sits on a carved marble base. Somme was born in Nancy in 1871, lived until 1952 and was a frequent participant in the Parisian Salon des Artistes. He won the Gold Medal at the salon in 1924, a silver medal in 1925 and in 1937 he was awarded the Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition Internationale. Today his work can be viewed at the Toulon...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Enigme Art Deco Style Woman Sculpture on top of an Obelisk Lamp Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Sculpture in Art Deco style, France Beautiful lady sitting on an Obelisk. She seems to be hypnotized and fascinated by the lighted Glass Ball. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of French Art Deco Style Clarte Sculptures designed by Max Le Verrier 1928
Located in Ulm, DE
Smallest model of the famous "Clarté" “Lueur Lumineuse” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Table lamp, lighted sculpture made in spelter / white-bonze (french = Régu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has been sculpted in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of Mushroom Sculptures in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mushroom Sculpture (Set of 2) Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...
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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lacquer

Set/3 Animals, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco Marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted Guardian Lion sculptures in Calacatt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Style Sculpture
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Bronze sculpture on wood base in the manner of Frederick Weinberg. In good condition overall with normal wear to the base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Imposing Pair Of Sphinxes In White Marble 20th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Sphinges In White Marble, Very Beautiful Patina
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20th Century European Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Rochard Limoges, Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass accent. Marked as shown. The hinged lidded trinket box measures 1.25 inches tall, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Scale Clay Mushroom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand built clay large scale mushroom by ceramic artist Sally Terrell of Santa Barbara, California. Dark, high fired clay, unglazed. Interesting shapes! Perfect conversational piece f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Bust in marble and bronze by Berthoud
By Paul-Francois Berthoud
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
This superb bust representing an actress, most likely Sarah Bernhardt, is a typical representation of the art nouveau style. Created by Paul François BERTHOUD, it is a very elegant m...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th c French Children's Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments
By Seigel
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 19th century free-standing child's mannequin is probably from Siegel & Stockman, a Paris, France company that made tailor's dummies, window bustforms, mannequins and access...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Zeus "Altemps" high relief -white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Zeus high relief, Jupiter marble, Zeus marble head, Zeus altemps sculpture, Zeus marble, Jupiter Carrara marble. Beautiful high relief sculpture of a Head of Zeus, made of white Carr...
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1990s Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Late 19th Century Italian Women & Centaur Marble Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alluring white marble sculpture made in Italy in the late 19th Century, depicting a beautiful nude woman giving water to a centaur, while he's holding her in his arms. They are sitti...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Art Deco Sculpture Young Man with Panther by Max Le Verrier France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture young man with panther by Max Le Verrier. The sculpture is executed in patinated Art metal and stands on a carved stone base. France 1930. Literature: Art Deco ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Antique Italian Copper Wine pitcher 18th Century Venetian Venice European
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian Copper Wine pitcher 18th Century Venetian Venice European A fine example of Italian copperwork from the 1700s, with fine embossed decoration including Fish, Leav...
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18th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

Carved White Marble Hightop Sneaker sculpture
Located in New York, NY
21st Century Carved White Marble Hightop Sneaker Sculpture: This sculpture serves as a captivating symbol of the enduring appeal and cultural significance of footwear, elevating the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus France 1934
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1934. This model called The Hunter is illustrated 3 times in t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Hippolyte Ferrat, Sculpture of a Cherub Riding a Dolphin, France 19th Century
By Jean Joseph Hyppolite Romain Ferrat
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb, large and exquisitely detailed Carrara marble sculpture of a cherub riding a dolphin by Hippolyte Ferrat, France 19th century, Romantic period. Signed. In very good conditio...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

C1600 wood carving of a cardinal
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1600 wood carving of a cardinal with good original polychrome decoration
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16th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

1980’s Figural Large Hand Carved Marble Embracing Couple Sculpture & Slate Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage figural large hand carved marble embracing couple sculpture & slate tile covered plywood pedestal. This fabulous piece is signed but we have been unsuccessful in ...
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Slate

Early Gucci Gun Shaped Foldable Boot Jack, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual and early Gucci gun shaped foldable boot jack, Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

"Tray of Oranges", Rare Art Deco Perfume Warmer w/ North African Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For a French woman in the 1920s, this figure of a turbaned North African woman, resplendent in a yellow robe and carrying a tray loaded with oranges, would have been exotic and fasci...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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 Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Malachite, Gold Plate, Bronze

20th Century Chinese Jade Carved Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese hand carved Jade Kwan Yin Bodhisattva statuary shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Kwan Yin sitting on the lotu...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

P.E. Guerin, New York Bronze Mercury - 19th Century
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pierre Emmanuel Guerin, (American, NY, NY born France, 1833-1911). Large PE Guerin foundry bronze casting of Mercury. Measures 36"h x 11"w x 8" across. Rests on a decorative bronze...
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19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Venus of Milo in stucco, dated 1895
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Dated and numbered ('28 mai 1895 XXV') sculpture in stucco of the Venus of Milo. It is clear to see that the sculpture is composed of several parts. Beautiful patina and in good cond...
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1890s French Classical Greek Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Stucco

Sculpture in Terracotta with Mixed Technique by Pino Castagna, 1969, Signed
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Transport your space into a realm of timeless elegance with this magnificent large Terracotta Sculpture by renowned artist Pino Castagna, crafted in 1969. Reminiscent of a woman's b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cement

"Family Embrace" Bronze Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Bronze 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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Bronze

Hagenauer Sculpture "Woman Walking Panther, " Vienna 1930s Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
This dynamic sculpture, “Woman Walking Panther,” is a striking example of Art Deco artistry from 1930s Vienna. Crafted by the renowned Austrian sculptor Karl Hagenauer in 1928, this ...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Sandro Couple Sculpture, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sandro couple sculpture, 2017 Taxidermy, Ceramic Plate. Made in Berlin in 2017.   
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Organic Material

Spanish Colonial 1800 Saint Joseph Filigree Reliquary .900 Silver Gold & Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish colonial reliquary with St. Joseph. A very rare early Spanish colonial large pendant in the shape of a reliquary, created in the Americas back in the late 18th century. It...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Gold, Silver

Pair of Art Deco Style Lamps Lumina Standing Nude Sculpture Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of Art Deco figural table lamps of a standing nude holding a glass shade, Lumina. H. 65 cm or 25.6 inch tall. Designed by Max Le Verrier in France, 1928. Original pos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

19th Century Bronze Statue of Venus Aphrodite
By Praxiteles 1
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique bronze statue depicting Aphrodite / Venus, a goddess from classical antiquity. This bronze statue dates from circa 1870 and was made in France. The statue is not ...
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1870s French Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 19.05 x H 43,2 cm. Materials: Walnut. “Petite” made not so petite. Sculptures will be signed and dated. Please contac...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

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...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ash

Art Deco bronze nude hoop dancer by Marcel André Bouraine France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze nude hoop dancer by Marcel André Bouraine. Bronze with green patina on a green marble base. France ca. 1930. This bronze illustrated on page 44 of the book Art Deco...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French ZnAl Sculpture Of Diana
Located in High Point, NC
Capture the essence of neoclassical art with this 19th Century French ZnAl (zinc-aluminum alloy) Sculpture of Diana, the Roman Goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature. This exquisite p...
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19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum, Zinc

Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
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1970s Thai Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

In Stock in Los Angeles, Minnie Mouse White & Silver, Pop Sculpture Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. In Stock in Los Angeles Minnie mouse white and silver, pop sculpture figurine Measures: Heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
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2010s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in patinated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Materials

Gold

20th Century Astronaut Bronze Sculpture by Italian-Brazilian Artist D. Calabrone
By Domenico Calabrone
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone By: Doménico Calabrone Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...
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1960s Brazilian Space Age Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Copper, Metal

Tiffany & Co Janna Thomas Sterling Silver Gilded Gold Potted Flower
Located in Charleston, SC
Sterling silver potted flower in a basketweave pot. The sterling has a gold vermeil finish. Designed and sculpted by American artist Janna Thomas for Tiffany & Co. Small little granu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Rocket Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Rocket made in full solid polished aluminum, made in France in 2023. Exceptional and unique piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

1963 Austin Productions - Rodin Sculpture "The Walking Man, Study For The Torso"
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale we have a great reproduction of Auguste Rodin's "The walking Man, Study For The Torso", One of many studies on the moving body made by the renowned French artist which would...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Late 19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Sculpture Angel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A graceful sculpture of a winged angel. The sculpture is made of casted bronze with an ormolu gilt patina. On a hemisphere, the inside of the sphere is filled with plaster, for a sta...
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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set/ 3 Ceramic Pieces, Pearl Grey, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serafim, Rocha and Alcobaça Decorative Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes one waterproof ceramic pot ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midnight Matinee, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist statement: During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years. I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free­ flowing ideas. After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Star Glaze, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist Statement: During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years. I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free­ flowing ideas. After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...
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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

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