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Glazed Ceramic Bunny / Rabbit Sculpture, France circa 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Glazed Ceramic Bunny / Rabbit Sculpture, France circa 1930s. French glazed terracotta / Ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Great White Topper/Cylinder Hat Ceramic Sculpture, France, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Great white topper/cylinder hat ceramic sculpture. France 1950s cream white ceramic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Emmanuel boss ceramic sculpture
Located in LU
Emmanuel Boos Sculpture, 2011 ceramic 48x28x3 cm glazed ceramic Provenance Jousse Entreprise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Onnaing France Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends
By Frie Onnaing, Onnaing
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Blossom I - Black stoneware sculptural vase
Located in PRADES-LE-LEZ, FR
Blossom I is a hand-built ceramic sculpture by French artist Audrey Vo Van, created in black
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Architecturally designed vase By Christine Fabre
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christine Fabre (born in 1951) Untitled Architecturally designed vase in textured raku ceramic
Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Valérie Courtet, Otter in chamotte and glazed stoneware. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
(see photos), original stamped sculpture. Contemporary French work. Dimensions : H 41 x W 20 x D 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. His totems, CoBrA-inspired sculptures, and glazed platters bear witness to his enduring attachment to
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. His totems, CoBrA-inspired sculptures, and glazed platters bear witness to his enduring attachment to
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Michel Lanos passed away in 2005. His totems, CoBrA-inspired sculptures, and glazed platters bear witness
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Michel Lanos passed away in 2005. His totems, CoBrA-inspired sculptures, and glazed platters bear witness
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Bocquillon Faience de Paris Art Deco Horse w. Equestrienne Signed N Pollack
Located in Miami, FL
By sculptor Nelly Pollak, an Art Deco period white ceramic sculpture of horse with topless female
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Faun mask in flamed sandstone from Rambervillers
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The flamed stoneware of Rambervillers was created in 1900 by Alphonse Cytère, its renown began with the complicity and works of the artists of the Nancy School (Gruber, Majorelle, Sc...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Lemanceau Elephants Mother and Child, 1920
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
-Radegonde. Specialist of animal sculptures, he is one of the most important sculptors in the French Art
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Céramique zoomorphe Michel Barbier, Vallauris, années 1960
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Céramique, plaque - sculpture zoomorphe à tête d’oiseau, décor émaillée, Michel Barbier, années
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Faience Woman Bust by Leon Noel Delagrange, 1889
By Leon Noel Delagrange, Louchet Ciseleur
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Nouveau ceramic and gilded bronze feminine bust by Leon Noel Delagrange. Delagrange ceramic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
By Vinsare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Raphael Giarrusso sculptur
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
de nombreux dessins et peintures ainsi que deux sculptures taillées dans des pierres fournies par un
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lampe femme, Pablo Picasso Madoura, edition Madoura, 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso Lampe femme 1955 Vase tourné H.27 cm, Larg.18 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor aux engobes, Intérieur couverte Bleu, noir, grège Tiré à 100 exemplaires R.764.Va
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

3 x Charles Lemenceau (1905-1980) for St. Clément. Faïence Art Deco Elephants .
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dufrene, Primavera and Sainte-Radegonde. He was a specialist of animal sculptures, and is one of the most
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Showjumper Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco showjumper porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. 13.5 inches W.
Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Soldier by Raphael Giarrusso
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie guerrier par Raphael Giarrusso en céramique.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Rower Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco rower porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Majolica Mountain Lion Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica mountain Lion or cougar signed Clement Massier, circa 1890. Provenance / Family of Clement Massier.
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Hipopotam book end
By Armand Petersen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Book end or hupopotam sculpture in biscuit ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Georges BASTARD Art Deco White Boxer Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco white boxer porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Glazed stoneware mask of Pieter Brueghel by Pierre Franchy, 1968.
By La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware mask of Pieter Brueghel by Pierre Franchy. Artist signature under the base. 1968. H : 10.8 x 6.8 x 3.5 inches.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lejan Pair of Swimming Fish circa 1930
By LEJAN
Located in CA, CA
Lejan Art Deco pair of swimming fish in green crackled glaze. Signed in the hollow
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carlos Carle Disc
By Carlos Carlè
Located in PARIS, FR
Polychrome enameled ceramic disc. Unique piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Lamp by Luca Madrassi (1848-1918)
By Luca Madrassi
Located in New York, NY
This glazed and hand-painted ceramic lighted sculpture (likely faience or gesso) by Luca Madrassi
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Escultura animal Art Deco de leones, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular piece of cracked ceramic that captures the essence of the Art Deco period. This
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
By Véra Rybaltchenko
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
By Véra Rybaltchenko
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso, Oiseau n°96, Assiette ronde, 1963.
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973, Espagnol) Oiseau n°96 1963 Assiette ronde D. 25 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'engobe et émail sous couverte partielle au pinceau, patine noire ...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Art Deco BASTARD Golfer Porcelain Bottle Ca.1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Golfer Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard, Paris, France, ca. 1924. This elegant
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Cyclist Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Cyclist Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard (Paris), France, circa 1924). This
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Tennisman Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Tennisman Porcelain Bottle by Georges Bastard (Paris), France, circa 1924, for
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
By Véra Rybaltchenko
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate 10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Palissy ware plate decorated with a central lobster figure which is surrounded by oyster and clam shells protruding from the edges.
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Vallauris Ceramic Sunburst Light Sculpture, Signed Maumus, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large and impressive French ceramic light sculpture signed Maumus and made in Vallauris in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Green glazed stoneware "Bastet" by Laurent Dufour, 2024.
By Laurent Dufour
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware « Bastet » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. Unique piece. 2024. H : 80.7 x 22 x 22 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
ewer is a fine example of his ceramic art. This fish sculpture is an limited edition ceramic, an
Category

Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Stoneware panel by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware panel by Georges Martin with wood base. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 1.8 x 15.7 x 26.2 inches.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pichet Espagnol from the Madoura Pottery AR 245 by Pablo Picasso 1954
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay Mask
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green ceramic mask signed accolay.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
Category

Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Art Deco Statue, Bronze, Czech Republic, Original Condition, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bronzed Statue Material: Ceramic bronze Source: Czech - Art Deco Period: 1920-1929.  
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Pearl Mermaid Porcelain Plaque by Emile Jacob
By Emile Jacob
Located in Palm Beach, FL
wrap around the plaque’s edge. Literature: Arthur, French Art Nouveau Ceramics: An Illustrated
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ceramic Wall Panel Sculpture by Andrée Michel Hirlet, France
By Andrée Michel Hirlet
Located in London, GB
realized by the duo before Michel’s passing in 2020. Revolving around sculptures and functional furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful antique Palissy majolica plate with a large lobster and other crustaceans. Anterior rim pierced for hanging. Circa 1920.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Eugene Riboulet Art Deco White Clown "Paillasse", Biscuit Proof
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Eugene Riboulet Art Deco White Clown "Paillasse", Biscuit Proof circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Francois Levallois, Reclining Dog in Ceramics, Art Deco Style, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Francois Levallois (1882-1965). Reclining dog in ceramics. Art Deco style, 1940s. Marked In good condition - minor scratch on the plinth. Dimensions: L 39.5 x H 23.0 cm.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Art Pottery by André Guiron
By Andre Guiron
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice bowl or cigar ashtray by the French artist Andre Guiron executed in Vallauris. It features
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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French Ceramic Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of French ceramic sculpture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and earthenware. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of French ceramic sculpture, we have 1677 options in-stock, while there are 797 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of French ceramic sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of French ceramic sculpture, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of French ceramic sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dalo, Tim Orr and Georges Pelletier are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Ceramic Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of French ceramic sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $97,749, while the average can fetch as much as $2,298.

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 French Ceramic Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.