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Jacqueline Au Chevalet (A.R.333)
Located in PARIS, FR
Numbered and stamped on the back: 200/200 ; Empreinte Originale de Picasso ; Madoura Plein Feu White earthenware, decorated with partially covered brush-applied engobe, gray, ivory...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

After Botero - Seated Nude Woman Bronze Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – SEATED NUDE Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage to the a...
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Piper Draped, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Piper Draped, Atelier" captures a moment of lyrical expression, where movement and stillness converge in a harmonious balance. The figure's poised stance and flowing drapery evoke a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pedro Friedeberg, "Hand Foot", unique sculpture
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Pedro Friedeberg Unique Hand Foot Sculpture Gilt finished wood Signed PEDRO FRIEDEBERG on bottom of the foot 12 inches tall, 6 inches wide (base of hand), 3 inches wide (base of foot...
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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Blue Marilyn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Toronto artist Sophie DeFrancesca has always been fascinated by vintage fashion. Pictures of her mother wearing gorgeous frocks from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s served as a connection to...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Seated Woman by Eric Valat - Bronze sculpture, female figure, curves, elegant
Located in Paris, FR
Seated Woman is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 26 × 15 × 20 cm (10.2 × 5.9 × 7.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a lim...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

30 MG Happy 20 MG freedom pill Combo (red, turquoise) - figurative sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Automotive Paint

PAX (BETWEEN TIMES) - Geometric Sculpture Vintage Salvaged Building Materials
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Brian Russell Jobe (American, b. 1981) is an artist and non-profit director based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jobe's studio practice is focused on sculptur...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Concrete, Marble

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
FRANZ BERGMANN Austrian, (1861-1936) Fetching a Drink at the Well Depicting an Arab man and woman at a well, the woman holds a vase of water whilst the man is drinking. 17 ...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Bas Relief Danse Macabre Expressionist Sculpture Totentantz
Located in Surfside, FL
We have not located any markings on the piece and it does not appear to be signed. it bears similarities with works by Wilfredo Lam and other Cuban and Latin American masters and it ...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

GRAND POOL by Ramon Enrich - Minimalist iron sculpture, pool, unique, swimming
Located in Paris, FR
GRAND POOL is a unique painted iron, oxidized patina and wax finish sculpture by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 23 × 50 × 30 cm (9.1 × 19.7 × 11.8 in). This unique...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

"Heading Home" from Huichol ALTERATIONS Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media

Balloon Rabbit XL - Silver
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
An edition of the famous ‘Balloon Rabbit’ After Material: zinc alloy. Comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a Limited Edition of 500, unique number eng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Suzanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Bathing woman drying her right foot also known as "Suzanne" by Aimé-Jules DALOU (1838-1902) A bronze sculpture with a nuanced dark brown patina Signed on the base " Dalou " A very...
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fregoli - Sculpture by Arrighini Nicola - 1930
Located in Roma, IT
Arrighini Nicola (Pietrasanta 1905-1977) a sculptor of Pietrasanta (Italy) in 1930 decided to create, in white Carrara marble on black marble basis, the Mask of Leopoldo Fregoli, o...
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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Old Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Humphris is a highly acclaimed American sculptor and created a large body of work of Western subject matter, particularly of the American Indian so rare to get a soldier. He did liv...
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1910s American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Terracotta Bust of Emperor Caracalla and Cicero
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 19' century Italian Marble imitation painted Terracotta . Bust of Emperor Caracalla and Cicero . Measurements : cm 71 H x 60 Available also a pair marble imitation colum...
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1870s Academic Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Cavallino Fiero Bronze Sculpture Small Horse Light Green Patina
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Cavallino Fiero Bronze Sculpture Small Horse Green Patina Figurative In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Violinist (1981). Ed 2/9 - contemporary, cubist, figurative, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary bronze table top sculpture of a violinist is by Howard Newman. A much-admired and celebrated American painter, sculptor, art restorer and inventor, Howard Newman h...
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1980s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Sculpture of Vajravidarana
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana: A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty This monumental gilt-lacquered bronze ornamental sculpture of Vajravidarana is an extraordinary and commanding piece of art, showcasing the pinnacle of Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The figure of Vajravidarana, a powerful purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is meticulously sculpted to embody both spiritual authority and artistic excellence. Vajravidarana is primarily known for his role in removing spiritual impurities and negativities. Unlike other deities associated with wisdom or compassion, Vajravidarana’s function is centered on purification and healing. He is typically depicted holding a vajra and a bell, symbolizing the cutting away of delusions and the resonance of divine truth. In this striking sculpture, Vajravidarana is shown holding a vishva vajra (the double vajra), a unique and powerful variation of the traditional iconography, which signifies ultimate protection and the dispelling of negative karma. Vajravidarana: The Supreme Purifier and Protector Vajravidarana is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the deity of spiritual purification, called upon to cleanse practitioners of defilements and negative influences. His vajra represents the indestructibility of truth, while his bell signifies the wisdom that resonates through purification rituals. In this sculpture, the presence of the vishva vajra, or double vajra, enhances his association with supreme protection, ensuring the destruction of all spiritual obstacles and afflictions. The figure’s powerful yet composed expression conveys a sense of unwavering resolve and divine authority. His posture, along with the carefully sculpted details of his robes and ornaments, highlights his function as a guardian against impurity. The inclusion of the vishva vajra rather than the usual single vajra reinforces his role as a supreme protector, capable of dispelling all forms of negativity and restoring balance. Symbolism of the Mantras and Aureole: Unlike deities that embody wisdom through duality, Vajravidarana’s iconography is centered on purification and exorcism. The aureole surrounding him is inscribed with sacred purification mantras rather than depictions of a consort. These mantras emphasize his function as a remover of obstacles and impurities, reinforcing his role in Buddhist healing rituals. The presence of the sacred inscriptions elevates the sculpture’s spiritual significance, making it a focal point for meditation and ritual purification. Practitioners often visualize Vajravidarana radiating purifying light, dissolving afflictions and negative karma. This theme is mirrored in the sculptural repetition of the purification symbols on the aureole, reinforcing the deity’s role as a divine cleanser. Gilt-Lacquered Bronze: The Artistry of Sino-Tibetan Metalwork: The craftsmanship of this monumental figure reflects the expertise of late 19th-century Sino-Tibetan metalwork, where traditional Tibetan themes were infused with Chinese artistic sensibilities. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich gilt lacquer, the statue has an otherworldly glow, giving it an ethereal, almost divine presence. The gilding process—applied with exceptional skill—gives the sculpture a striking luminosity that enhances the fine details of the facial features, flowing robes, jewelry, and other elements of the deity’s attire. The technique employed to create this figure speaks to the high level of craftsmanship that flourished during the late Qing Dynasty and early modern Tibetan art. The ornate details of the robes and the fine texture of the sculpture highlight the exceptional skill of the artisans who brought this work to life. The use of gold and lacquer not only reflects the preciousness of the sculpture but also its spiritual significance as an object meant to inspire reverence and meditation. An Ornamental Sculpture of Monumental Scale: Unlike smaller devotional objects, this sculpture is designed as an ornamental masterpiece, intended to make a grand visual and spiritual statement. Its monumental size allows it to dominate any space, offering a commanding presence that is both physically and symbolically impressive. In Buddhist practice, large sculptures of this nature are often placed in temples or meditation halls, where their imposing size and serene presence would encourage contemplation and devotion. The grand scale of the statue further amplifies the spiritual power it is meant to convey. As a representation of Vajravidarana, it is not only a physical object of beauty but also a conduit for meditation, purification, and enlightenment. The scale of the sculpture also emphasizes the divine stature of the deity, highlighting his importance in the Buddhist tradition as the ultimate force for spiritual cleansing and protection. Provenance: Acquired in China in circa 1900 1905 Private Buddhist Temple, Northeast, USA Private Sale Solomon Treasure...
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Serie animados: I Pinoccio" - Año 2004 - Escultura en bronce y serigrafia.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Composición de escultura en bronce y serigrafía sobre papel con intervención manual realizadas por el artista FERNANDO BELLVER en el año 2004. Medidas de cada pieza: 50x44x30 cm (esc...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pyrenean bear sitting
Located in PARIS, FR
Pyrenean bear sitting by Georges GUYOT (1885-1972) Sculpture in bronze with a nuanced black patina Signed " Guyot " on the base Cast by Martin Canal, without founder mark France circa 1935 Height 18,4 cm Width 17 cm Depth 18 cm Biography : Georges Lucien Guyot (1885-1973) known as Georges Guyot was a French animal artist. From an early age, he showed artistic abilities, but the modest conditions of his parents did not allow him to study art. He was doing his apprenticeship with a woodcarver. Guyot then excelled at copying works of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but soon he showed a special attraction for nature. This attraction led him to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris where he could study wild animals and translated his observations into sculpture and painting. As a famous figure of Montmartre, he was the host of the Bateau-Lavoir from the time of Cubism. In 1931, Georges Guyot joined the group of "The Twelve", created by François Pompon and Jane Poupelet, gathering sculptors like Marcel Lémar, Paul Jouve, André Margat, Jean-Claude de Saint-Marceaux, Georges Hilbert, or even the painter Adrienne Jouclard...
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1930s French School Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pot oiseau, dit aussi Pot Bagatelle
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Signed underbase: Lalanne ; Paris Mark of the Paris porcelain on the back EXHIBITIONS Model published for the "Les Lalanne" exhibition in Bagatelle in 1998.
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Figurative Ceramic Sculpture with Shino Glaze and Porcelain Head with Amanita
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Figurative ceramic sculpture with Shino glaze, textured carborundum surface and a porcelain head topped with an amanita-like form. This ceramic sculpture belongs to Óscar Aldonza’s E...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Horse
By Charles Favart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Charles Favard is a sculptor who mastered this rare technique of direct cutting: stone, marble, wood ... materials that he uses with particular ease. His innate sense of volume allow...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Horse
Horse
$6,000 Sale Price
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ZEHUT (Identity)
Located in PARIS, FR
Taking its name from the seven-tablet Babylonian creation myth, Enūma Elish unfolds across sculpture, video, engraving, and performance — summoning ancient mythologies into contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

Male Figure Art Glass Wall Sculpture by Karen Ehart Half
Located in Pasadena, CA
Contemporary Modernist Fusion Glass Torso Sculpture Signed by Karen Ehart Half Moon With an organic, painterly style, Karen Ehart draws her inspiration fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Heraldic Lion Guardian; full body gargoyle/grotesque beast with shield
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...
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1920s Gothic Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

St Paul s Cathedral
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A new work by the artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

The Banks of the Irrawaddy River by M. de Soos - bronze sculpture, friendship
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition of 8 copies and IV artist’s proofs. 31 cm × 17 cm × 8 cm. The Banks of the Irrawaddy River is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, represe...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tatshikio by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze sculpture, orangutan, geometric
Located in Paris, FR
Tatshikio is a sculpture by contemporary French artist Jacques Owczarek. Dimensions: 35 × 30 × 20 cm / 13.7 x 11.8 x 7.8 in. This ape in bronze takes shape through a series of lines ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"ANTICA" FEMALE FORM NUDE
By Scy
Located in San Antonio, TX
Scy Colorado / Texas Artist Image Size: 12" Medium: Bronze "Antica" Scy has been surrounded by fine art throughout her entire life. She grew up beside the easel and sculpting stand...
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Wild Running Horse Three-Dimensional Painting on Wood 40H X 30" W
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wild Running Horse Three-Dimensional Painting on Wood 40H X 30" W 2019 in Los Angeles Collaborative Artwork - Irena Orlov-Zeev Orlov SPECIFICATIONS: Combines Painting and Sculptur...
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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Graft EH6 - Abstract Figurative Wall Sculpture - Tree Branch and Bronze Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a metaphorical interplay between the natural imagery international artist, Jennyfer Stratman, uses and its multiple meanings. While the human figure features strongly, it is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL " from Huichol Alterations
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE BATMAN ITEM UNIQUE IN THE WORLD!! 1/1 THE GOTHAM CITY'S SON . . . a more traditional HUICHOL style sculpture. Looks great on any wall in any room!!! ALTERATION ...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Jackson Pollock Bearbrick 400% Companion (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jackson Pollock 400% & 100% Bearbrick Vinyl Figure (set of 2): A rare highly collectible Bearbrick Jackson Pollock statue piece, splattered from head to toe in Pollock’s signature art; includes a recreation of the artist’s signature located on the verso along with a trademarked stamp from the Estate of Pollock-Krasner. New and housed in its original collector’s box. Medium: Vinyl Figurine. Year: 2020. Dimensions of larger figurine: 11 x 5 inches. Condition: New in its original packaging. Published by Medicom from a sold out limited series of unknown. Further Background BE@RBRICKs are a form of collectible toy that resemble a cross between LEGO and well, a bear. These block-style figurines boast teddy bear-style heads that have become an integral pillar of the collectible toy scene. In fact, it wouldn’t be so far-fetched to say that it almost single-handedly carved out the fad of toy collecting in modern times, treading the very fine line between toy and art. Since its inception, BE@RBRICKs have become one of the most recognizable characters in the world, and some of the most sought after. Jackson Pollock was one of the most famous Post-War American artists. A pioneer of Abstract Expressionism, Pollock’s drip paintings ushered in a new era of non-representational art. “It doesn't make much difference how the paint is put on as long as something has been said,” he once remarked. “Technique is just a means of arriving at a statement.” Born Paul Jackson Pollock on January 28, 1912 in Cody, WY, he studied painting at the Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles during the late 1920s, where he befriended Philip Guston. In the fall of 1930, Pollock moved to New York where he studied under the Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League. Joining the WPA in 1937, Pollock painted murals around the country in a style reminiscent both of Benton and the Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco. After the WPA program ended, Pollock took on a number of odd jobs and began producing Surrealist works related to those of Joan Miró. An early champion of his work, Peggy Guggenheim hosted Pollock’s first solo show at her gallery Art of This Century in 1943. The paintings that emerged from his Long Island studio during the late 1940s came to exemplify his entire career. Works such as Blue Poles (1952), generated enormous media attention, and turned Pollock into a celebrity beyond the scope of the art world. At the age of 44, his celebrated career was cut short when the artist died in a car accident involving his mistress Ruth Kligman, on August 11, 1956 in East Hampton, NY. He was survived by his wife the painter Lee Krasner. In 2006, Pollock’s No. 5 (1948) was sold by David Geffen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Pain Killer (rouge)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
In 2015, I made a series of sculptures called "HYPERland" illustrating the utopia promised by the "liberal democracy" and the dystopia that is rather created by the market and financ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Acrylic, Polymer

Hutschenreuther Porcelain Figurine "The Challenge" (Blue Heron)
Located in Detroit, MI
The Challenge (Blue Heron) by Gunther Granget Ltd Edition #42/200 for Hutschenreuther Porcelain in Germany. Hand painted in fired. Hutschenreuther is a historic German porcelain man...
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1970s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

The Flautist, Modern Bronze Sculpture by Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) Title: The Flautist Year: 1990 Medium: Bronze Sculpture, Signature and number inscribed Edition: 10/15 Size: 20.5 in. x 8 in. x 8 in. (52....
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Fingerprint book Sculpture: "Against the Loveless World" by Susan Abulhawa
Located in New York, NY
Material: Ink, acetate, resin, rubber, repurposed banned book I read this novel as soon as I heard that Rutgers University had banned it. It is as close to a perfect beginning as I ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Late 15th Century By Florentine School Madonna with Child Bas-relief
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Late 15th Century Florentine School Madonna with Child Bas-relief Pietra serena (a blue-gray sandstone) 85.5 x 60.5 cm Provenance: - via Stefano Bardini purchased in 1896 by Prince ...
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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Meditating St.Tropez - Sculpture by Olga Lomaka - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Title: Meditating St.Tropez Date: 2022 Technique: Recycled Resin (PETG), Chromatic and Candy Paint Dimensions: 47 x 47,5 x 25 cm Signature: Hand Signed (Ri...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Belle Attente
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculpture Original bronze BELLE ATTENTE Wax lost bronze signed on the thigh: N °: 2/8 foundry stamp CHAPON Born in 1960 in a family of artists collecting the bronzes of the Italian Renaissance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Belle Attente
Belle Attente
$6,400 Sale Price
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NAOR - 90cm Teddy Ch Tribute
Located in PARIS, FR
Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled a lot around the world. If travels form youth, Naor was inspired by it. From t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Dana Bloom, Cover-Discover, A serie based on the Tel Aviv Biennale artwork
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Based on her breathtaking golden faces chandelier made for the Tel Aviv 2020 Biennale, Dana Bloom is now offering a limited edition of framed figures. Just ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Foil, Gold Leaf

Vintage Murano Glass Pair of Playful Elephants
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of playful Murano glass elephants. Dark nearly black amethyst glass with lots of gold. Circa 1950's. Possibly by Barbini. # rare not signed large paris provenance...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

House clay sculpture of urban city row home w/ multiple Black History references
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Rather than being literal reproductions of buildings, Leroy Johnson’s iconic, signature house sculptures are alive with texture and symbolism, celebrating the resilience of communiti...
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Contemporary Glazed Stoneware, Yamada
Located in St. Louis, MO
Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture, Contemporary Glazed Stoneware, Yamada Kensuke Yamada (b. 1979) was born in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. He received his MFA from the University...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Study in Green with Pearls, 2021, Matt Smith
Located in London, GB
MATT SMITH (BRITISH) Study in Green with Pearls, 2021 Black Parian, Found Ceramic, Freshwater Pearls 29 x 14 x 14 cm 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (MS206) £ 4,000.00 UK-born Matt Smit...
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2010s Old Masters Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Found Objects

Trumpeter Nude, Half life
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Trumpeter represents the very embodiment of joy. With a thousand nuances of form, from her outstretched fingers to the carefree tilt of her head, she conveys a sense of youth and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Zebu and Python
Located in PARIS, FR
Zebu and Python by Henri-Alfred JACQUEMART (1824-1896) Bronze group with nuanced brown patina signed on the base " A. Jacquemart " old cast France circa 1870 height 35,5 cm length...
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1870s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sow Nicolas Kennett 21st Century art Contemporary sculpture terracotta animal
Located in Paris, FR
Unique terracotta sculpture Signed on the base
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Louis XVI, The Sun King
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signed, dated and numbered to underside 'K Wiley 06 99/250' Published by Cerealart, Philadelphia.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Handwoven Tapestry Wool Folk Art Rug Weaving Wall Hanging Olga Fisch
Located in Surfside, FL
Olga Fisch ( American 1901-1990) Hummingbird and Pendant Flower, hand woven and stitched wool and sequins, signed lower right. Dimensions: 58 x 32 in. Olga Fisch was born in Hungary, studied in Germany and lived in Morocco and Ethiopia before receiving asylum as a Jewish refugee in Ecuador in 1939. For her Indian-inspired designs, Mrs. Fisch uses natural black and white sheep...
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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wool

Large Bronze Modernist Biomorphic Sculpture Sleeping Dog Colin Webster Watson
Located in Surfside, FL
Sculpture Of A Sleeping Dog. A wonderful and realistic cast bronze signed and numbered. With beautiful weathered patina Small edition of 10 Colin Webster-Watson (1926, Palmerston...
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1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "Rude Arm: Pink"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A limited edition, pink powder coated mild steel sculpture on a black steel base. The sculpture is typical to Uwe Pfaff's tongue in cheek approach, ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bernard Rives Red Bull Ole Ole original resin sculpture
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Ole Ole. Fiberglass and resin carpaint New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 4 H.C. Bernard Rives was born 1947 in Carcassonne (France). He studied in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Fiberglass

Antique French Polish Gilt Bronze Statue Sculpture Figure Sword Bladesmith 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French gilt bronze sculpture of a swordsmith, by the French- Polish artist & sculptor Henryk II Kossowski (1855-1921), the bronze dating to 1890. The bronze depicts a ...
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1890s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Heraldic boar Guardian; full body gargoyle/grotesque beast with shield
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...
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1920s Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Angeli
Located in Atlanta, GA
“Making sculpture is a very complex matter. A word added to a form, ultimately helping to better define it. And ultimately helping to understand the whole.” Ugo Riva is probably the most eminent and affirmed artist represented by the Frilli Gallery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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.

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