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Unknown Artist, Large Bronze Figure, Naked Woman with Child
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown artist. Large bronze figure. Naked woman with child. In very good condition. Measures: 38
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Large Stoneware Figure of Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Large stoneware figure of cat. Measures: 33 cm x 12 cm. In perfect
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Rare Higgins Glass "Jumping Johnny" Figure
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Highland, IN
innovative methods of creation. This rare piece named "Jumping Johnny" is an articulated figure in a
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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

Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Ceramic Figure, Greenlandic Girl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby. Ceramic figure, Greenlandic girl. Signed. In perfect
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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

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, 1994. Measures
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian 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

Tall Rare Ceramic Figure by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare glazed ceramic figure made by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Signature "OA
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Spring" in Blue "Seasons"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Spring" in blue "Seasons". Signed and dated. 1984
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Salviati Murano Art Glass Figure by Emilio Nason
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Art Glass Hand Blown Figure exicuted by Emilio Nason ,Smoked Black glass with a purple hue
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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. 1970. Measures
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Bronze Figure of a Woman by B. Fast
By Betty Fast
Located in Montreal, QC
Abstract textured bronze sculpture of a woman by B. Fast.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury "The Head" Patinated Bronze Figure Signed Philip Argerson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patinated bronze figure on marble titled, "The Head" by artist Philip Argerson, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-20th Century English Butchers Shop Counter Display Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English butchers shop counter display figure. A lovely example of a mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rubber

Beautiful Large Original Midcentury Ceramic Nude Figure by Gmundner
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large female nude figure made of ceramic. Table decoration from the 1950s. A midcentury
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hagenauer Bronze Figure of Hunter Standing on Big Cat
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
Bronze figure of a hunter standing atop a big cat with his spear held high, markers mark stamped on
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Figural Vintage Sculputre on Pedestal Signed J Dersh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handmade abstract plaster sculpture with bronze color patinated finish. Reminiscent of Henry Moore
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Mid-20th Century Ruberoid English Michelin Man Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Ruberoid English Michelin man advertising figure There are lots of these
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rubber

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

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Stoneware Figure, Monkey, Sung Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware figure, monkey. Sung glaze. 1st assortment. Model
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rorstrand, Sweden, Stoneware Figure of Penguin
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rorstrand, Sweden. Stoneware figure of penguin in rare black glaze
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Ursula Hanke-Forster 1924-2013 , German Figural Bronze, Signed
By Aharon Bezalel
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed on top of base at left. Measures: 6 1/4" H x 19 3/8" L x 3" D. Together with a 1 5/8" H clear acrylic platform base. Edition 1/10.
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Clarence Blum, Swedish Sculptor, Bronze Figure of a Nude Woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Clarence Blum (1897-1984), Swedish sculptor. Bronze figure of a naked woman on a wooden plinth
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware Figure of a Water Buffalo, Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
A rare and striking figure of a water buffalo. Original wooden base included but not pictured.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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

Figure With Motif Of A Boy Deer By Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Figure by Just Andersen with motif of boy and deer kid model Just A D2318. Measurements: H:23.5cm
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Gmundner Ceramics, Austria, Figure of Naked Woman in Red Clay
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gmundner ceramics, Austria. Figure of naked woman in red clay. Marked. Model 2288J. 1950s-1960s
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bjorn Wiinblad Very Rare and Monumental Female Figure of Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjorn Wiinblad: Very rare and monumental female figure of stoneware. Top with flower pot in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Spring" in Blue "Seasons", 1981
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Spring" in blue "Seasons" 1981. The blue house. Measures
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Spring" in Green "Seasons", 1977
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Spring" in green "Seasons" 1977. The blue house. Measures
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Figure, "Winter" in Green "Seasons", 1987
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic figure. "Winter" in green "Seasons". Signed and dated. 1987
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, Unique Figure in Hand-Painted Ceramics, Summer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark. A unique figure in hand-painted ceramics. "Summer" in blue
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Large Figure in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby. Large figure in glazed stoneware. Black woman on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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

Bronze, Mercury Gilding, Figure of a Flamingo, Gabriella Crespi Style 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Attributable to Gabriella Crespi, Bronze sculpture, mercury gilding. Figure of a flamingo.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Clay Bust of Woman s Figure on Jackfruit
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originally a garden sculpture, this bust has been restored into an indoor art piece through custom
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Model 2993 Bride Figure Circa 1950’s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Bride Figure Model 2993 designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Circa 1950’s. The figure is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Original 1950s Shops Advertising Figure "TUBBY TREX" for Trex Margarine
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s shops advertising figure "TUBBY TREX" for Trex Margarine. We are proud to offer an
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rubber

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 ceramic factory in Denmark. Boy playing harmonica. The figurine are made of dark chamott...
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare wall plaque by Marcello Fantoni Family beautiful colors and condition signed.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Hungary 15387 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Scratching Bunny Rabbit Figure
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15387 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Scratching Bunny Rabbit Figure. Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Great Bitossi horse standing gracefully tall and taught with energy. Crisply impressed Rimini decor and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1960s. Measu...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Seguso Attributed Murano Glass Chinese Man Figure, Italy, circa 1970
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Rare statue depicting a Chinese man, made in Italy in the 1970s in Murano glass, perfect conditions overall.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Very Large Stoneware Figure, Standing Deer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Very large stoneware figure no. 21333, standing deer. Measures: 39
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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

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

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

Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Figure Group with Jesus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, large unique figure group with Jesus, Ox blood glaze
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Great Bitossi horse standing gracefully taught with energy, ready for anything. Crisply impressed Rimini decor and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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A piece of modern figural sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $94,500.

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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?

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Questions About Modern Figural Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.