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Ceramic Figures: Infant Terrible #15-19
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Sold separately for $150. each. Clay is the ancient anatomic medium, it is the medium in which time
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Slip

"Somewhere in Your Mind" Decorative Abstract Figurative Clay Vessel
Located in East Quogue, NY
Yeonsoo Kim, "Somewhere in Your Mind," Colorful animated red clay vessel with figures and animals
Category

Early 2000s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Slip

Edwin Mary Scheier Studio Ceramic Footed Bowl with Figures
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
working in clay dating back to the 1930s. This pot created in 1995. This bowl bears copper accents on
Category

Late 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Mini Little Mexican Artisanal Clay Nativity Set Folk Art Christmas Decoration
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
. Beautifully hand painted with lacquer bath. Handmade in clay. 14 figures: - The angel, - The virgin
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ceramic Figures: Infant Terrible W#32, W#35, W#34
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Sold separately for $150. each. Clay is the ancient anatomic medium, it is the medium in which time
Category

2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Slip

Ceramic Figures: Infant Terrible W#26, W#30, W#31
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Sold separately for $150. each. Clay is the ancient anatomic medium, it is the medium in which time
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Slip

Japanese Haniwa Burial Figures Halloween Sculpture Jack-o -lantern Ghost
Located in Hyattsville, MD
inches high. Terracotta mixed with paper or paper clay, exact age unknown, procured from a time capsule
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Set of Three Primitive Wood and Sugar Sack Articulated Figures
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A very interesting set of primitive articulated figures. Found in the southern United States
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood, Clay

Ceramic Figures: Infant Terrible W#20, W#12, W#11, W#21, W#8
By Kenjiro Kitade
Located in New York, NY
Clay is the ancient anatomic medium, it is the medium in which time stands still, ideas are frozen
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Slip

Baigneuse, Marble Sculpture signed Falconet
Located in Roma, IT
a carpenter, but some of his clay figures, with the making of which he occupied his leisure hours
Category

18th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Malta (Italian Modernist Mediterranean island lithograph)
By Marcel Mouly
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
took his interest in sculpting more seriously, creating humorous clay figures such as dancing couples
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Wood Fired Ceramic Painting: Fire Painting 4.2.10
By Tony Moore
Located in New York, NY
figures, made from cut twigs, are impressed into wet clay. As I investigated, the figures kept running
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze, Slip

Wood Fired Ceramic Painting: Fire Painting 6.4.18
By Tony Moore
Located in New York, NY
figures, made from cut twigs, are impressed into wet clay. As I investigated, the figures kept running
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Mexican Nativity Set Folk Art Ceramic Christmas Decoration Pottery Sculptures
By Aurelio Martinez Flores
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
. Handmade in clay. Includes 14 figures. The figures are first handmade in clay and burned in a wood burned
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Life-Size Decorative and Sculptural Ceramic Chess Pieces, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large set of modern midcentury eight natural clay ceramic chess pieces, decorative figures of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Mug Composition #79", Contemporary, Mixed Media, Ceramic, Sculpture, Glaze
By Matt Mitros
Located in St. Louis, MO
book 500 Figures in Clay. Mitros has exhibited work throughout North America and Europe. His work is in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, Plexiglass, Glaze, Mixed Media

"Mug Composition #83", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Glaze
By Matt Mitros
Located in St. Louis, MO
book 500 Figures in Clay. Mitros has exhibited work throughout North America and Europe. His work is in
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Mixed Media, Other Medium

Entangled Wonders, Mountain Lioness
By Crystal Morey
Located in Bozeman, MT
many publications and online periodicals such as 500 Figures in Clay, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Beautiful
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Genuine Ancient Chinese "Zodiac" Offering Lidded Pot 1300 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
strips of clay to form the Holy figures. The cover is also particularly elaborate with an incised trigram
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

New Symbiosis: Diana Anthesis
By Crystal Morey
Located in Bozeman, MT
periodicals such as 500 Figures in Clay, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Beautiful Surface, Beautiful Decay and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Blin Feminine Bust Table Lamp
By Jacques Blin
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
personal imaginary in his ceramics. His creations are often engraved on the clay with mythological figures
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

New Symbiosis: Brown Bear
By Crystal Morey
Located in Bozeman, MT
many publications and online periodicals such as 500 Figures in Clay, Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Beautiful
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Blin Spinning Top Shaped Ceramic Table Lamp
By Jacques Blin
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
are often engraved on the clay with mythological figures that include wild and fantastic animals
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Lotus" Offering Jar 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
white flaking pigments on both the jar and cover. The wall is decorated with applied strips of clay to
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Lotus" Offering Jar 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
the jar and cover. The wall is decorated with applied strips of clay to form the Holy figures. The
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Peonies. Paper, mixed media, 59x75 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Jelgava in 1930 in family of teachers. As a child, together with brother we loved to draw and made figures
Category

1990s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Cardboard

Flowers in vase. 2007, paper, watercolor, acrylic, 77x58 cm
Located in Riga, LV
teachers. As a child, together with brother we loved to draw and made figures of clay or plasticine. In
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

Still life with dahlias and pears. 1988. Paper, watercolor, 50.5x62.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
, together with brother we loved to draw and made figures of clay or plasticine. In Riga elementary school №8
Category

1980s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Flower peas. 1988, paper, watercolor, 62x52 cm
Located in Riga, LV
, together with brother we loved to draw and made figures of clay or plasticine. In Riga elementary school №8
Category

1980s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Grand Tusker Talisman" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Human Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in numerous blogs, magazines and other publications
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Cormorant Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Mardi Gras Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Grand Dragon Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
,” “Infected by Art” and “The International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Ibis Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Human Pronghorn Talisman Skull" Bronze Sculpture
By Colin Kristine Poole
Located in Denver, CO
International ARC Salon Catalogue,” as well as “CAST,” and “500 Figures in Clay,” and has been featured in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Solitary Island
By Douglas Downs
Located in Soquel, CA
. His favorite thing to do as a child was to make clay and wax figures and have big battles with them
Category

Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Modernist Floral Bouquet Impasto Oil Painting of Flowers in a Vase
By Samuel Rothbort
Located in Surfside, FL
began molding figures in clay and upon the advice and encouragement of his employer and colleagues he
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Large Folk Art Modernist Floral Bouquet Oil Painting Flowers in Vase Gilt Frame
By Samuel Rothbort
Located in Surfside, FL
eventually giving that up to become a watchman of newly built homes. While on duty he began molding figures
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Set of Post-War Japanese Clay Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adorable set of three Japanese clay figures
Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Trio of Post War Japan Clay Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Expressive trio of painted clay figures from post war Japan.
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects

Set of 12 Indian Clay Figures
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The making of clay figures was an established tradition in India which increased with the arrival
Category

20th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Seven Mysterious Clay Figures
Located in North Egremont, MA
Seven ceramic figures with steel feet and hands, some have applied fabric as "hair", with painted
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Collection of Pre-Columbian Clay Figures, 1000-1400 AD
Located in Louisville, KY
animal deities in clay. These figurines were used as fertility and protective charms. often buried in the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Decorative Art

Materials

Clay

Collection of Pre-Columbian Clay Figures, 1000-1400 AD
Located in Louisville, KY
animal deities in clay. These figurines were used as fertility and protective charms. often buried in the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Pre-Columbian Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Collection of Pre Columbian Clay Figures 12-1400 AD
Located in Louisville, KY
animal deities in clay. These figurines were used as fertility and protective charms. often buried in the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Pre-Columbian Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Gerard Cambon the Swimming Pool
By Gerard Cambon
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture by French artist Gerard Cambon with clay figures set in a painted pool deep relief
Category

2010s French Other Contemporary Art

Materials

Tin

Les Pilotis/ The Pilings
By Gerard Cambon
Located in Summerland, CA
enclosures set in a mysterious time. Paper pulp, combined with found materials and clay figures. 47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Pair Candelabra - Metepec
Located in Mexico City, DF
, narrative sculptures incorporating an abundance of clay figures, flora and fauna all affixed to the tree
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Candle Holders

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Clay Nodding Figures
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Rare pair of early 19th century Chinese painted clay nodding figures.
Category

Antique 1810s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Clay

Pair of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Chinese Glazed Clay Court Figures
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
court figures resting on later wood stands.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Musical Chinese Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three (3) musical Chinese Figures. These are from the 20's or 30's China. They were most
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Sung Dynasty Jar with Zodiac Figures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unfired clay jar with applied figures from Chinese zodiac and dragons with lid, bird, turtle, etc.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Urns

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Chinese Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three (3) clay Chinese figures from the late 20th century. Origin is unknown.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Set of Framed Egyptian Ushabti Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish two-piece set of framed Egyptian Ushabti figures were acquired from a Palm Beach
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Chinese Ming Dynasty Processional Figures Palanquin
Located in Seattle, WA
Fine Chinese earthenware processional group with unusual pigmentation on a buff clay body. The
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Antique Staffordshire Pottery Figures of Roosters, Mid-19th Century, England
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A fine and rare pair of Staffordshire pottery roosters with exceptionally fine decoration. Exceptional quality and highly decorative.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

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An assortment of clay figures is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique clay figures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and wood. There are all kinds of clay figures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Clay figures bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gaston Goor, Irene Wheeler and Jadunath Pal each produced beautiful clay figures that are worth considering.

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