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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
Derby Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, circa 1765
Located in Downingtown, PA
Derby porcelain figure of shakespeare,
circa 1765.
The patch mark period figure depicts
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Amphora Pottery Large Figure of Young Girl
Located in Montreal, QC
Winning art pottery figure of a young girl, by the Amphora Pottery works of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man in dramatic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Roof Tile Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century roof tile figure, Chinese. Polychrome glazed stoneware pottery. A man with long
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Seated Shaman Colima Figure 200 BC
Located in Wiscasset, ME
been used as family mausoleums, housing the remains of many related individuals. This is a figure made
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Flatback Figure in Military Dress
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a hand painted gentleman in period military
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parian Figure of a Greek Lady
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century parian figure of a Greek lady, the figure shows the lady dressed in a
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
circa 1860 Staffordshire Highland Lass with Sheep Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Staffordshire c.1860 figure of a Highland lass with sheep. England. Flat back; frit is used to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Western Han Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese ceramic horse is a type of centuries-old Asian burial figurine known as míngqì
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, Unique Seasons Figure in Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark.
Unique Seasons figure in hand-painted ceramics. "Autumn" in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sayda Figure from C.I.A. Manna Torino, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture Sayda by C.I.A. Manna Manna Turin, 1940s
Packaging with bubble wrap and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Michael Andersen Pottery, Bornholm, Large Figure of Fisherman
s Wife
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Andersen pottery from Bornholm.
Large figure of fisherman's wife.
Measures: 23.5 x 16 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figure of a Wrapped Woman from Ronzan, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Stylized nude woman posing with hand turned on the side and hand to the head, covered in half by a sheet. Ronzan 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand,
Hund
Hound
, Sculpted Modernist Figure
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Frome, GB
This striking work of Swedish Modernist design is Hound figure designed by the celebrated Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Figure of Vestal Handing a Cup from Ronzan, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure of vestal that stands out at the top by holding a cup. Generous size. Signed in paste and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson Figure, Ceramics, Upsala-Ekeby, Exotic Woman, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson figure, ceramics, Upsala-Ekeby.
Exotic woman, 1960s.
Measures: 27 x 13 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Foutain Figure by Arno Malinowski for Royal Copenhagen
By Arno Malinowski
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Foutainfigure by Arno Malinowski for Royal Copenhagen.
"David with the head of Goliath"
Stoneware decorated with celadon glaze.
Unique, one of a kind, 1932.
Signed by artist an...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Figure "Dora", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1970
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare figure "Dora", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. From the series "ABC Flickor". 1970's.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rudolf Knörlein for Goldscheider, Art Deco Figure, Praying Madonna
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rudolf Knörlein (1902-1982) for Goldscheider.
Art Deco figure in glazed ceramics. Praying Madonna
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larsson, Very Rare Pippi Longstocking Figure, 1970s, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larsson, very rare Pippi Longstocking figure, 1970s.
Gustavsberg Swedish ceramic figure
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bathing woman figure, Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte, ceramics, 1915, Vienna
By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte
Located in Wien, AT
Very rare figure, the bathing woman designed by Johanna Meier-Michel, executed by the Vienna
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sevres, France, Large and Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Kakadu
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sevres, France. Large and rare figure in glazed ceramics. Kakadu.
Beautiful golden running glaze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parian Figure of the Lady with the Lamp
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century parian figure of the lady with the lamp which is associated with
Category
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bing
Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Pharisee in biscuit. 1870/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Pharisee in biscuit. 1870/1880s
First factory quality
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MARI SIMMULSON figure, ceramics, Upsala-Ekeby. Exotic half-naked woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
MARI SIMMULSON figure, ceramics, Upsala-Ekeby.
Exotic half-naked woman.
Measures: 25 x 22 cm.
In
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson, Rare Figure of Glazed Ceramics "Malin", 1970
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson, rare figure of glazed ceramics "Malin", 1970's.
Measures: 18.5 x 12.5 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, Unique Figure in Hand-Painted Ceramics, Autumn
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark. Unique figure in hand-painted ceramics. "Autumn" in blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sitting Yellow Lab Dog Figure by Beswick Pottery
Fireside Model
By Beswick
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome figure of a golden Labrador (or yellow Lab) dog by the celebrated English pottery firm
Category
20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Monumental Pair, Antique Amphora Arabian Figural Jardinieres W/ Faux Palm Trees
By Amphora
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Pair, Antique Amphora Arabian Figural Jardinieres w/ Faux Palm Trees
Each of these
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Staffordshire Flatback Figure of a Wedding Scene
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century antique Staffordshire flatback of a wedded couple seated under grape vines dressed in period wedding costume
A delightful piece which is beautifully colored a...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Christ in biscuit. 1870/80s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Christ in biscuit. 1870/80s.
First factory quality
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bing
Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of the Apostle Andreas, in biscuit.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of the Apostle Andreas, in biscuit.
1870/80s.
First
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
European Studio Ceramist, Unique Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Rhino, circa 1980
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramist. Unique figure in glazed ceramics. Rhino with tiger and tiger cub, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Apostle Johannes with the Eagle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. A figure of Apostle Johannes with the Eagle and Book of
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bing
Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of John the Apostle, in biscuit.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen. Figure of John the Apostle, in biscuit.
Originally made by
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Stoneware Figure from "All the World
s Children"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Measure: height
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure of Black Madonna in Glazed Ceramics, Austria
Located in København, Copenhagen
Goldscheider Art Deco figure of black Madonna in glazed ceramics, Austria, 1920s-1930s.
In very
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Zsolnay Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Two Polar Bears, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Zsolnay figure in glazed ceramics. Two polar bears. Beautiful eosin glaze.
Mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, White Glazed Figure of Balinese Holding Flower
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, white glazed figure of Balinese holding flower in her hand.
Marked
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Spanish Glazed Ceramic Cactus Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1990s Spanish glazed ceramic cactus figure sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parian Figure of a Lady Leaning on a Column
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century parian figure of a lady leaning on a column, here she is dressed in typical fashion of
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Midcentury Nude Figure by Arthur Möller for Wormser Terra Sigillata
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very rare large original midcentury nude figure by Arthur Möller.
Made by Wormser Terra
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sitzendorf German Porcelain China Dancing Male Female Figure Group 19Ct
By Sitzendorf
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely fine quality Dresden style hand decorated figure group depicting a dancing
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Saint Peter in biscuit. 1870/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Saint Peter in biscuit. 1870/80s
First factory
Category
Antique 1870s Danish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg. Stoneware Figure, All the Children of the World Series
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Stoneware figure from the series "Alle verdens børn" (All the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Lisa Larson Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Japanese Mother with Child, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Lisa Larson figure in glazed ceramics. Japanese mother with child. 1970s.
Measures: 29,0 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Parian Figure Group of Naomi and Her Daughters in Law
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century parian figure group which is marked “Naomi and her daughters in law
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lladro, Spain, Large Figure in Glazed Porcelain, Four Puppies in a Basket, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lladro, Spain. Large figure in glazed porcelain. Four puppies in a basket, 1980s.
Measures: 23 x
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Figure, Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Black Bird in Glazed Ceramics, 1990s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare figure, Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Black bird in glazed ceramics on a wooden base. 1990's
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Giovanni Ronzan Tall Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Parrot Mid-Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Giovanni Ronzan tall ceramic animal figure - sculpture.
Depicting a Parrot on a tree trunk.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Figure of a Girl in a Meditative Pose by Caterina Manna for C.I.A. Manna Torino
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Figure of oriental girl in a meditative pose Turin 1940. Signed under the C.I.A. Manna Torino base
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Figural Group Three GARDENERS, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese figural group three (3) gardeners for the after life , Ming Dynasty, 1368
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Spanish Valencian Glazed Ceramic Fruit Bowl Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish Valencian glazed ceramic fruit bowl figure sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1998 R. Vandamme Ceramic Figural Moon Sun Face Wall Hanging Sunburst Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century R. Vandamme figural sun face wall art sculpture. Features a large sunburst or
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Helge Christoffersen Unique Figure of Cat Head, High Quality Ceramic Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helge Christoffersen unique figure of cat head.
High quality ceramic sculpture, beautiful green
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Early Bjorn Wiinblad Figural Sculpture/ Pitcher Vessel, Signed Denmark
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Bjorn Wiinblad figural sculpture/ pitcher vessel, signed Denmark, circa 1957. Charming
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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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.
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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 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 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 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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