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Male Figure in Silver Finish by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic figure of a man in repose was created in 1981 by Jaru of California.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pekingese Dog Figure by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware figure of a Pekingese dog in brown and gray Sung glaze, 1940s-50s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Figure of Two Fighting Bears by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn
Located in New York, NY
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, figure of two fighting bears with matte brown and cream
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Monumental Stoneware Bison Figure by Karl Larsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Karl Larsen 1
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware bison with Sung glaze in shades of brown and cream.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Chinese Biscuit Figure of a Lady Carrying a Baby, Qianlong, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese biscuit figure of a lady carrying a baby around her stomach holding a scroll in each hand
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Figure of a Polar Bear and Pool by Søren Kongstrand, Denmark
By Søren Kongstrand
Located in New York, NY
Søren Kongstrand, own studio, Denmark.
Stoneware figure of a polar bear above a pool, metallic red
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Green Ceramic Owl Sculpture Bird Figure 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
special small decorative figure with a yellowish-green rough glaze. This Bohemian small retro ceramic that
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Bellardo “Heads of the Universe”
By Paul Bellardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Bellardo “Heads of the Universe” figural sculpture in glazed ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Imperial Amphora Mule Figurine, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, 1908
By Imperial Amphora
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare Art Nouveau figural mule ceramic sculpture by the amazing artist at Imperial Amphora in the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Austrian Majolica
ca.1900
Ceramic Vase Pristine
Located in Firenze, FI
- 19 cm
Category: porcelain ceramic statue figure figurine sculpture antique vintage.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Cubist Figural Ceramic Sculpture by Jorgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen
By Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cubist figural ceramic sculpture by Jorgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Art Deco Figural Ceramic Sculpture of Siamese Cat, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Art Deco figural ceramic sculpture of seated Siamese cat in cream glaze, circa 1930
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fabulous Figural Ceramic Sculpture in the Manner of Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Fun, whimsical and just flat out fabulous European figural sculpture in the manner of Roger Capron
Category
Vintage 1970s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Mid Century Abstract Ceramic Sculptures by Heifetz
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage abstract figural ceramic sculptures by Heifetz.
Reduced from $3250.00
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Louis Mendez Abstracted Female Figure Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), abstracted female figure ceramic sculpture, with a female torso
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Jalisco Seated Figure Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Pre-Columbian Jalisco Seated Figure Ceramic Sculpture, Western Mexico, male figure with headdress
Category
Antique 19th Century Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Black Figural Sculpture "The Stranger", Austria, circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative midcentury black figural sculpture "The Stranger". This unusual stylized ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Standing Figure Sculpture:
Standing Relic
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
through all the work the pieces are diverse in medium. Starting as a painter, moving towards sculpture in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint, Glaze
Early Louis Mendez Ceramic Figural Sculpture
By Louis Mendez
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Louis Mendez ceramic figural sculpture from the mid-1970s. This example mixes flares of Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Figure Study H", 1996, Figurative Expression, Ceramic Sculpture
By Viola Frey
Located in Detroit, MI
"Figure Study H" is exemplary of Viola Frey's colorful, larger-than-life ceramic sculptures. These
Category
1990s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Maximilian Schulmann Cubist Ceramic Figural Sculpture
By Maximilian Schulmann
Located in New York, NY
Rare and fabulous Cubist ceramic sculpture by Romanian artist Maximilian Schulmann (1912-1982). In
Category
Vintage 1940s Romanian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carlos Salas Ceramic Nude Figure Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Curvilinear abstract female form masterfully sculpted in black clay by Carlos Salas.
Category
1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Geometric Figural Sculpture with Slip Glaze
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
A great sculptural geometric seated figure with an off-white slip with medallion mark on the side.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Figural Pottery Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Eva Bouzard-Hui (American, 1936-2023) Abstract Figural Pottery Sculpture, depicting alligator
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Underglaze
Vintage Large Ceramic Brancusi Style Nude Female Figure Ceramic Floor Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This sculpture is a large ceramic piece inspired by the style of Brancusi, depicting a nude woman
Category
20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hollow Figure Daniel Arsham White Ceramic Sculpture Modern Contemporary Design
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Bristol, GB
multiples from world-renowned contemporary artists.
Related Categories:
Prints and multiples, Sculptures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Embracing Male and Female Ceramic Figural Lidded Box Sculpture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Embracing male and female ceramic figural lidded box sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Painted ceramic sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s.
Good condition.
Sirio Pellegrini
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Nude Figure, Sculpture, Ceramic Handmade by Garo, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: (Garo) Karapet Balakeseryan
Medium: Ceramic, Clay, Handmade, One of a Kind
Year: 2023
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Roger Capron Ceramic Figural Wall Sculpture, France, 1990s
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Although he is primarily known for his tables he went on to create amazing sculptures later in his
Category
1990s Danish Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Figure - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Ceramic sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s.
Good condition.
Sirio Pellegrini, born
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figural Contemporary Blue Cubic Ceramic Figural Bust Sculpture and Vessel 2019
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Contemporary blue ceramic sculpture and vessel. This beautiful piece features a figural face or
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Busts
Materials
Clay
Contemporary Modern Mark Chatterley Large Ceramic Floor Sculpture Seated Figure
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, ceramic art floor sculpture, of a seated figure, by Mark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Midcentury Rosenthal Figure by Hans Stangl, Abstract Madonna Sculpture
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic Rosenthal figure by Hans Stangl from 1953 in form of an abstract Madonna sculpture
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carolyn Dulin Signed Figure
Dolphin Modernist Studio Ceramic Hanging Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A spectacular one-of-a-kind exquisite handcrafted hanging sculpture depicting a figure and a
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture of Seated Figure in Matte Black Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic sculpture of a seated female figure with a matte black finish (believe this is a painted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Ceramic Horse Sculpture / Tomb Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Early ceramic reproduction of a Tang Dynasty horse sculpture. During the Tang Dynasty, horses were
Category
20th Century Asian Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic seated figure:
Sitting with the fire
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
‘My work begins with the subtle impressions left from living a life. I use recurring imagery of rabbits, birds, wings, hoods and caps, flora even missing body parts almost like a key...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Wood, Glaze, Underglaze
Large Ceramic Zebra Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative large zebra figure circa 1960's. Hand-painted glazed ceramic zebra statue. A whimsical
Category
Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Studio Pottery Abstract Ceramic Cubist Figure Torso Sculpture by Doug DeLind
Located in Troy, MI
Impressive Doug DeLind Studio Pottery Ceramic Sculpture 1980s
Rare large scale Doug DeLind ceramic
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
1950s Sculpture Figure of Woman in a Futuristic Style in Ceramic
Located in Milano, IT
Futuristic sculpture figure of a woman in red 1950s style in ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Futurist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Brutalist Metal and Ceramic Figure Sculpture Signed Viro
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist metal and ceramic sculpture signed Viro. This piece is in very good condition
Category
20th Century Unknown Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Michele Oka Doner Ceramic Figure Table Sculpture, 1970s
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, ceramic table sculpture, handmade by Michele Oka Doner
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic figure on wood block:
Varada mudra boy
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
media paintings and sculptures with a focus on ceramics. “ My work begins with the subtle impressions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze, Underglaze
Contemporary Ceramic Grey Figural Female Sculpture or Torso by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
the material is unparalleled. Each figure is a unique work of art.
The sculptures are precious as
Category
2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Cat Figure
Located in New York, NY
Amusing Victorian ceramic cat figure. The cat with hat and fan and painted face with a hole in her
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Ceramic figure on wood block:
Hunter gatherer Love
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
media paintings and sculptures with a focus on ceramics. “ My work begins with the subtle impressions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze, Underglaze, Clay
Ceramic figure on wood block:
Enough of this
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
media paintings and sculptures with a focus on ceramics. “ My work begins with the subtle impressions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Glaze, Underglaze
Ceramic figure, wall hanging:
Tiny wings big dreams
By Ashley Benton
Located in New York, NY
‘My work begins with the subtle impressions left from living a life. I use recurring imagery of rabbits, birds, wings, hoods and caps, flora even missing body parts almost like a key...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Austin Productions Barnhill Ceramic Figure
By Austin Productions
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a ceramic sculpture of a figure in a fetal position
The gray colored sculpture is signed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Figure Wall sculpture
Untitled
by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture 'Untitled' by Birger Kaipiainen, Finland, 1950s
Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Saluki Dog Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Ceramic Dog figure, depicting a spotted dog in a gilded red collar, marked "Made in Japan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Figural Sculpture, Formula Racing Car/ Racer, Around 1940s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Perfect original condition with crackled patina
- Maker: Ditmar Urbach.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Bob Coates Ceramic Glazed Figural Art Sculpture Vase Statue 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage ceramic art sculpture by Bob Coates. Features a male figure emerging from the waist up from
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Harlequin Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Colorful Ceramic Harlequin Figure. Likely by Otello Rosa for San Polo, Venezia
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Studio Made Ceramic Male Figure Table Sculptures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of eye-catching, handmade ceramic table sculptures of seated men
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Ceramic Critter Figure
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and nostalgic, this critter ceramic figure is full of endearing detail. Reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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Figural Ceramic Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of figural ceramic sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of figural ceramic sculpture, we have 151 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of figural ceramic sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of figural ceramic sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of figural ceramic sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jaru, Dora Várkonyi and Clyde Burt produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Figural Ceramic Sculpture?
A piece of figural ceramic sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $78,000.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Figural Ceramic Sculpture
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between ceramics and sculpture comes down to their purpose and materials. Made out of clay, ceramics are usually functional arts, meaning they serve a purpose beyond mere decoration. Examples include vases, bowls and drinkware. Sculpture is fine art. Sculptors use a wide range of materials, such as stone, wood, clay and plaster, to produce three-dimensional pieces that communicate messages, express thoughts and emotions or tell stories. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of ceramics and sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between sculpture clay and ceramic clay is composition. Sculpture clay usually involves synthetic polymers that make it easy to work into highly complex shapes. Although there are various types of ceramic clay, it generally is a mix of kaolin and ball clay, which are less flexible and stretchy. Due to its properties, it can be formed into more basic shapes. Find a variety of ceramics and sculptures on 1stDibs.
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