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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Plaster

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

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.
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20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

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....
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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.  
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

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...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

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      
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

THE SKULL "Rough Suit" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - ROUGH SUIT _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman. Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h) The...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

THE SKULL "Ghost of Venice", hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - GHOST OF VENICE _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman. Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h)...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara 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
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

THE SKULL "My Essence" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
THE SKULL "MY ESSENCE" - GRAPHIC COLLECTION _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h) The negation of matter e...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

THE SKULL "Two Faces" hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
THE SKULL - TWO FACES _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin - Hand-airbrushed by italian craftsman. Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h) Two fa...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Italian modern white wooden skyscraper pedestals or display stands, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white wooden skyscraper pedestals or display stands produced in the 2000s. Pair of exhibitors or pedestals, with mdf structure, in the shape of a skyscraper, with a sq...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

THE SKULL "Silver Lining" hand-painted resin sculpture 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) __________________________________________________ In the ether...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

THE SKULL "Golden Lining" , hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - GOLDEN LINING In the realm of enchantment, gold dances with darkness. _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin by italian cr...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pewter

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

THE SKULL "Rebel without a reason", hand-painted resin sculpture by Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
- THE SKULL - REBEL WITHOUT A REASON _______________________________________________ Hand-crafted from bi-component resin by italian craftsmen. Dimensions: 9x14x10 (w,d,h) The decor...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

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.
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Anatomical Foot Model
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...
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20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Acrylic, Silicone

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In Stock in Los Angeles Black Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture figurine Measures: height 7" (18 cm) Designed by Arik Levy Made in France.  
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Vintage Hand Made Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage organic wrought iron tree sculpture. Each branch is detachable.
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1970s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Lladro Limited Edition of Lady in Love and Flowers for Goddess Woman, Retired
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of two LLadro figurines. One is " Lady in Love" figurine #6712. The figurine is in mint condition was issued in 2000 and retired in 2004. The sec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass

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
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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 ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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.
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1990s Polish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Silver Plated Male Torso Sculpture by Zanfelds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish piece was acquired from a South Beach estate and was created in the 1970s-1980s by the artisans of Taxco, Mexico for Zanfeld's. The piece is silver-plated and is mounted...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Silver Plate

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Lalique Glass Statue
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...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Sculpture of a Young Boy Carrying Birdcages by Curtis Jere
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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Modern Murano Art Glass Torso Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern Murano art glass sculptural vase in shape of a female torso. The piece was likely manufactured during the 1980s and has gold inclusions. Mounted atop a circular stone ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass

"Young Mozart" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain. Depicts Mozart at The Piano
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...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
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...
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2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic

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 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Modern Still Life Bronze Sculpture 'Manzanas y Naranjas' by Rafael Muyor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rafael Muyor Spanish, Madrid, born 1943 Bronze Sculpture ‘Manzanas y Naranjas’ (Apples and Oranges ) Signed on the center bottom. A beautiful bronze sculpture of ‘Manzanas y Naranj...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Young Bach" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain Depicts Bach at The Pipe Organ
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Young Bach", or the Spanish presentation "Juan Sebastian Bach"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1994 and retired the same year; manufactured by Ll...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic

Sea Head Water Decorative Ceramic Piece, Handmade Italy, 2021, Hand-Crafted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman's head in a modern way. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.   
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Tooth" (2010), Solid polished brass, Ed° 80 ex.
By David Shrigley
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Touth" Solid polished brass, Edition of 80 pieces 2010 Provenance : Private French collection bought from Galerie Yvon Lambert, Paris, France "Artist David Shrigley has no qualms in playing up our fears of the dentist chair by hugely exaggerating the size of a common molar and rendering it in solid, heavy brass. Premiered at the London Art Fair, Shrigley's matter-of-fact sculpture Brass Tooth...
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2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Wood Buddha Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century polished Wooden Happy Buddha Sculpture surrounded by children.
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1960s Chinese Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Charlie Chaplain Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain Depicts Chaplain in Stance
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Charlie Chaplain", hand painted porcelain made in 1984 by Lladro, in Spain and retired in 1990 This is labeled 5233 and 025F; signed on the bottom by the sculptor, Juan Hue...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vladimir Kush "VOYEUR" Bronze Metaphorical Realism/Surrealist Figurative
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Voyeur" is a sculpture that sets out to provide one of the links in the love symbolism of the ‘key-lock’ sequence – the artifact of visualizing a love affair. There are famous images by Degas of women taking a bath and drying themselves afterward and here is how he (Degas) explained the secret of such compositions: “Naked figures are usually depicted posing for the viewer. I, however, paint the ordinary modest women, who are busy taking the usual care of their bodies… It is like watching them through a key-hole.” In this sculpture the watcher, having previously been in the dark, turns into a certain link in the love chain and becomes an artifact. In the present triad of key, lock and keyhole, every symbol acquires its own meaning in time and shape. - per Vladimir Kush "Vladimir Kush was born in Russia, in a one-story wooden house near the Moscow forest-park Sokolniki. At the age of seven, Vladimir began to attend art school until late evening where he became acquainted with the works of great artists of the Renaissance, famous Impressionists, and Modern Artists. He entered the Moscow Higher Art and Craft School at age 17, but a year later he was conscripted. After six months of military training...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

German Bronze Figure of a Miner, Early Moderne Look, ca 1915
Located in Petaluma, CA
This bronze figure of a miner with his tools is not your standard fare. Check out that masculine, almost square face. It has that look of a WPA worker, only this bronze is much earl...
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1920s German Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Jaguar" Lucite Sculpture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Jaguar" Lucite Sculpture Considered the least powerful piece, yet the most fearless, as it is usually first in line at the time of battle. It has the mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Lalique Clear Frosted Buddha
Located in Norwood, NJ
A stunning rendition of the sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. The Buddha meditates solemnly in this Fine mouth-blown and hand carved crystal sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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