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Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Winter" in Blue "Seasons", 1981
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Winter" in blue "Seasons". Signed and dated 1981.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Summer" in Green "Seasons", 1979
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Summer" in green "Seasons" Signed and dated, 1979.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Autumn" in Green "Seasons", 1980
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Autumn" in green "Seasons" Signed and dated 1980.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Autumn" in Blue "Seasons", 1977
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Autumn" in blue "Seasons" Signed and dated. 1977.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Harris Strong Figural Ceramic Tile Panels
By Harris Strong
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Harris Strong, circa 1960s, Bronx, NY glazed ceramic tiles depicting two harlequin figures
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Winter" in Blue "Seasons", 1983
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Winter" in blue "Seasons". Signed and dated, 1983.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chief Hawata Figural Chalkware American Indian Portrait Sculpture
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large hand painted and gilt chalkware portrait sculpture depicts bust of Native
Category
20th Century American Native American Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted White Ceramic Borzoi Russian Wolfhound Dog Figure, 1960
Located in Doylestown, PA
Regal Russian Wolfhound figurine in creamy white glazed ceramic, 1960. Crisp, hand-painted details
Category
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Metamorfoza by Irina Zaytceva, Hand Painted Illustration on Porcelain Figure
By Irina Zaytceva
Located in St. Louis, MO
Metamorfoza is an incredible example of the supreme level of mastery that is the multi-disciplinary artwork of Irina Zaytceva; her works combine beautifully sculpted porcelain with p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Luster, Paint, Porcelain
Vintage Italian Porcelain Animal Figurine Rooster Ceramic Cockerel Bird Figure
By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti, Giuseppe Armani
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk
Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Domenico Poloniato`s White Glazed Ceramic Figure of an Oriental Character
By Diego Poloniato
Located in Marbella, ES
White Glazed Ceramic Figure of an Oriental Character with a Musical Instrument
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
ceramic Figure of a Watusi woman by Leopold Anzengrüber; Austria 1950
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic figure of a Watusi woman.
Leopold Anzergrüber 1912/1979.
Marked
Model 88 Made in Austria
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Decorative Dog Figure, Chinese, Ceramic, Hound Statue, Imari Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decorative dog figure. A Chinese, ceramic hound statue in Imari taste
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Spring" in Blue "Seasons" from 1978
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Spring" in blue "Seasons" from 1978.
Measures: 36 x 10 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Spring" in Blue "Seasons" from 1979
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Spring" in blue "Seasons" from 1979.
Measures: 35.5 x 10 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Gonzales Mayan Figural Table with Ceramic Head
By Mario Gonzales
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual Mario Gonzales brass, copper and ceramic painted head table. The head rests on the glass
Category
20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Floral Wall Installation With Figure (3 sets featured; figure sold separately)
By Bradley Sabin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This installation exhibited consist of 3 sets of individually developed, handbuilt, unique ceramic
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Bronze Bust Sculpture of "Pain" by Oszkar Zadory Hungarian, 1883-1947
By Alexis Rodier Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
his full length figural ceramic sculpture of Fájdalom ("Pain") held in the collection of Finta Muzeum
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
16th Century Chinese Terracotta Ceramic Figure of a Woman in Traditional Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century Chinese terracotta ceramic figure of a woman in traditional dress, akin to Japanese
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Large Colima Standing Ceramic Figure Holding Bat
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Provenance: Sothebys NY
Southernmost of Mexico's western cultures of Jalisco and Nayarit. Colima was long thought of as being an agrarian culture with non-religious art depicting da...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...
Figure Pot on Black Mountain clay body
By Elizabeth Currer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title: Figure Pot on Black Mountain clay body
Materials: Black Mountain Clay, matte white glaze
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Autumn" in Blue "Seasons"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Autumn" in blue "Seasons" Signed and dated. 1981.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Summer" in Blue "Seasons"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure, "Summer" in blue "Seasons" Signed and dated 1981.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Large Ceramic Blanc de Chine Figure of a Chinese Musician on Pedestal
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This imposing ceramic figure of a seated Chinese musician on pedestal is made in three pieces, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Olle Alberius Blue Glazed Ceramic Bird Figure, Upsala Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern
By Olle Alberius, Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
Swedish mid-century figurine designed by Olle Alberius for Upsala Ekeby. The pieces is glazed in a matte black glaze and shiny saturated blue. Signed on bottom. Made in Sweden circa ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Agathon Léonard French Bisque Ceramic Sculpture “Danseuse Au Cothurne”
By Agathon Léonard
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau bisque ceramic figural sculpture by Agathon Le?onard, featuring a woman
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Ceramic Figural Bird Statue in Pink Blue Green and Yellow
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite ceramic scultural bird figurine.
Dimensions:
5.5" Wide
2.5" Deep
7.75" Tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Agathon Léonard and Sevres French Art Nouveau Bisque Ceramic Sculpture
By Agathon Léonard
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau bisque ceramic figural sculpture by Agathon Léonard and manufactured by Sevres
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Johannes Hansen for Knabstrup, Large Ceramic Figure of a Boy
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large ceramic figurine.
Designed by Johannes Hansen (1903-1995) and manufactured by Knabstrup
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Studio Ceramic Woman Figure with Bowl and Hat in the style Bjron Wiimblad
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish Studio Ceramic Woman Figure with Bowl and Hat as Cover, in the style from Bjorn wiinblad
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Persian Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Pottery Square Tile Lion and Figure C4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Persian Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Pottery Square Tile Lion and Winged Figure with Crown C4
Category
Early 20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Persian Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Pottery Tile Figure with Blue Garb C2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Persian Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Pottery Tile Figure with Blue Garb C2. Item features an
Category
Early 20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Sculpture Art Deco Tall Pottery Female Figure, 1990
s, USA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
figural pottery or ceramic sculpture of somber, dark-haired female wrapped in white. Some losses / chips
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Fisherman a Late 19th Century Clay/Ceramic Hand Painted China Figure
Located in London, GB
An unusual figure of a late 19th century clay/ceramic hand painted china figure. This item stands
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Bitossi Horse Pottery Ceramic Italian Raymor Vintage, Mid-Century Animal Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Well fed Bitossi horse or pony figure with nice detail and great orange glaze, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Pottery Londi Rimini Yellow Owl Figure Candle Italian Raymor Ceramic
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi owl figure with rimini wings and borders on a yellow and orange ground, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Minton Parian Figure
Located in Cheshire, GB
Minton Parian figure, of a young woman emptying one ewer into another, on mound base.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,533
Mid-Century Porcelain Siamese Figure, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mid-Century California Pottery lamp base depicting a Siamese figure of a male and female in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Vintage Bellini Italian Pottery Giraffe Figure, April Raymor Ceramic Animal
By Bellini Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Large and heavy press molded vintage 1960s Italian pottery giraffe by the Bellini Pottery of Florence. Nice detail and good color. Measures: 33" high, 28" wide, 14" deep. Excellent c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Figure Holding Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Figure holding candlestick 19th century:
Measures: 9.5 x 6.5" x 16".
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Figure Designed By Bjørn Wiinblad With Design No. V18 From 1975s
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic vase designed by Bjørn Wiinblad, with design no. V18 from 1975, produced in Denmark. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Figure
Located in New Orleans, LA
necklace, all of which were highly prized by Chupicuaro nobility. The figure's coffee-bean shaped eyes and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parianware Figure
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century Parianware figure depicting mother and child raised up on circular base.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Parian Figure Group
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large Parian figure group innocence protected, modelled after William Beattie, raised on a
Category
Early 20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure having a quality antique Victorian staffordshire
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Figure, Milano, 1926
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco hand painted pottery figure, Milano, 1926.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a young boy dressed as a sailor holding his toy
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parian Figure of Solitude
Located in Martlesham, GB
her. The figure has the name of the sculpture marked on the base “J.Lawlor” and is also maked “Art
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramics Figure, Aunt
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramics figure. Aunt.
Marked 2001, The Blue House. Model M 13.
Measures
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Rousseau
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
figure by Wedgwood. The individual features and personality of the celebrated philosopher are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Musha Samurai Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Musha Samurai warrior figure is from Japan and made from ceramic, silk and wood, circa 1850
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood, Ceramic
Musha Samurai Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Musha Samurai warrior figure is from Japan and made from silk and wood, circa 1850. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Textile, Silk, Wood
Chinese Tang Style Sancai Glazed Warrior Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Tang style Sancai glazed Warrior figure, in white, green, and yellow ochre glaze, depicting
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Columbian Pottery Nayarit Warrior Form Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
Ceramic redware figure in the form of a warrior wielding a staff, textured etching to hat and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual antique Victorian double sided Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian double sided Staffordshire figure having an unusual double sided figure
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parianware Figure Signed H. Bourne
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Parianware figure depicting Cupid and Psyche Raised up on shaped marble base signed H
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figure of a Girl from Ronzan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure graceful girl, half naked, brings a hand to her face Ronzan Torino 50's. Reference 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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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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