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Bronze Eagle Head on Agate Plinth by David Spellerberg
By David Spellerberg
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a 1980s bronze Eagle Head on an agate slab, signed and dated. The sculptor is David Spellerberg.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Bronze

French Bronze Mercury on Slate Plinth, Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Circa 1840
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze statue of mercury on squared slate plinth. Signed F. Barbedienne Fondeur. Mid-19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Marble Bust on Plinth After Picasso
By Brancusi, Rene Brancusi, (after) Pablo Picasso, Pablo Picasso
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Pablo Picasso style surrealist carved marble bust on a plinth. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Large Wooden Ship’s Propeller Blade Foundry Casting Mold on Plinth
Located in Milford, NH
A large wooden ship’s propeller blade foundry casting mold loosely mounted on a round plinth as a
Category

20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique French Bronzed Napoleon in Military Uniform on Mahogany Plinth
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French figural bronzed full length sculpture of standing Napoleon Bonaparte in full
Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Reclining Carrara Marble Lions on Jasper Marble Plinths, after Canova
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reclining Carrara marble Lions on Italian Jasper Marble Plinths. Each Lion has
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Brutalist Figures on Plinths Attributed to Pal Kepenyes
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These are are a stunning pair of bronze brutalist figures atop wooden plinths with a brass detail
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

American Carved Marble Perched Eagle on Squared Plinth. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand carved marble perched eagle resting on squared plinth. Mid 19th Century.
Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

American Gilt Bronze Eagle Mounted on Circular Plinth, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt bronze eagle with spread wings mounted on circular ringed plinth. Early 19th Century.
Category

Antique 1820s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Unique Sven Wejsfelt "stim 8" fish on wooden plinth. stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unique Sven Wejsfelt "stim 8" fish on wooden plinth. stoneware. Beautiful glaze. Signed. In
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Bronze Bust of Ben Franklin on Wooden Plinth
Located in New York, NY
19th Century bronze bust of Ben Franklin on wooden plinth Measures: 3.5" X 3.5" x 11.5
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Second Empire Style Agate Orbs on Plinths with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
This pair of second empire style agate orbs on plinths have lions claw feet of gilt bronze with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Bronze Bust of Caesar on Marble Plinth Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical portrait sculpture offers cast bronze bust of Caesar on marble plinth
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Caesar Augustus Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical portrait sculpture offers cast bronze bust of Caesar Augustus on marble
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Classical Grecian Bronze Bust of Woman on Marble Plinth
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French bronze portrait bust sculpture of Classical Grecian woman on marble plinth, circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Group of Baccahanalia on Black Marble Plinth
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional gilt bronze of a beautiful woman with a tambourine encircled by frolicking Children.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Bronzed Metal Cherub on Marble Plinth, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French neoclassical figural sculpture offers bronzed metal casting and depicts a seated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Cast Stone Fruit Bouquet Center Piece on Limestone Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved, square limestone plinth with a height of two and a half inches. Both elements have cream hues
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone

A Carved Stone Figure Of Bacchus On A Faux Porphyry Plinth
Located in Kent, Dover
porphyry plinth.
Category

20th Century English Busts

4th-5th Century Indian Gandhara Stucco Head on Black Metal Plinth
Located in London, GB
almond shaped eyelids, now mounted on a metal plinth. India, 4th-5th century.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Oversized Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Plaster Figural Cherub on Plinth, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
plinth with fleur de lis, circa 1930 Measures: 59" H x 16" diameter.
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy carved stone Buddha head sculpture / statue featuring curling hair, elongated ears, closed
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Busts

Materials

Stone

Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of Winged Mercury on Marble Plinth
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century grand tour sculpture of winged Mercury after Giambologna. Bronze on marble base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stone, Bronze, Metal

Antique French Carved Marble Portrait Bust of Child on Plinth, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French portrait sculpture offers carved marble bust of young child on plinth, circa 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique French Bronzed Figure of Woman on Marble Plinth Titled Le Printemps
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French figural bronzed sculpture depicts young woman with hand raised, seated on marble
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Chinese Terracotta Buddha Busts on Wood Plinths 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Buddha busts offers terracotta heads seated on carved wood plinths, 20th C Measures
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Pair of American Cast Stone Foxes Sitting on Squared Plinths, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast stone foxes sitting on squared plinths. Late 19th century.
Category

Antique 1880s American American Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

French Terra Cotta Figural Girl Bust on Circular Plinth, Houdon, Circa 1780
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Charleston, SC
French Terra cotta figural girl bust resting on a circular ringed plinth. Signed by maker Houdon
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Just Andersen, Disco Metal, Figure of a Boy on a Plinth, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, disco metal, figure of a naked boy on a plinth. 1940s. Marked. In good condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Northern European Large Scale Carved Polychrome Figure of Boy on Rock Plinth
Located in San Francisco, CA
standing on a rocky plinth, the young man holding a later trumpet form pricket stick. Lovely expressive
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century English Patinated Cast Stone Recumbent Hounds on Plinth Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptures, crafted circa 1960. Each dog is portrayed in a dignified recumbent pose, front paws crossed and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Bronze Bust of Pierre Jean De Beranger on Wooden Plinth
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bronze Bust of Pierre Jean De Beranger on Wooden Plinth Measures: 3.5" X 3.5" x
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth from the Brody House
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
custom Lucite plinth, the malachite showing fantastic striations and patina throughout. The item was
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Pair of Greyhound Dogs on Plinth Sterling Silver Model Statue Figures, 1927
Located in London, GB
of Greyhound Dogs stands on a dark wooden circular plinth. These Greyhounds are created with a
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental Carved Stone Bust of Athena of Velletri on 2-Piece Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
bust is presented on a large two-piece plinth. A rectangular column with cavetto molding along the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Limestone

Large Malachite Specimen on Lucite Plinth Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
plinth of Haines' design, the malachite showing fantastic striations and patina throughout. At some point
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Architectural Chrome Sculpture On Granite Pedestal
By S. Fernandez Van Den Bussche
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive chromed and incised geometric metal sculpture, on a black granite plinth. Sculpture is
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Chrome, Steel

Late 19th Century Bronze Horse Statue on Plinth with Marble Base from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century bronze horse statue on plinth with marble base from England.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Rampant Lion on Rocky Plinth, Signed J. B. Descomps, Circa 1900
By Jean-Bernard Descomps
Located in Charleston, SC
French bronze rampant lion mounted on rocky plinth, Signed by sculptor J.B. Descomps, Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Terra Cotta and Marble Figural Boy Bust On Plinth, Houdon, Circa 1790
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Charleston, SC
French Terra cotta figural boy bust resting on a circular marble ringed plinth. Signed by maker
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936 Measures - 21 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sculptural Marble Deity Fragment of Carved Feet on a Plinth, 500-700 BC
Located in London, GB
A pair of ancient stone carved feet on a plinth, fragment of a deity or fertility figure
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Marble

Alabaster Bust of Queen Victoria on a Marble Plinth Attributed to Matthew Nobel
Located in London, GB
A beautiful bust of Queen Victoria made from Alabaster and set on an Ochre marble column attributed to Matthew Noble.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Alabaster

20th Century Large Bronze Jaguar Showroom Model On A Marble Plinth c.1970
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century large bronze Jaguar mascot, gracefully leaping from a black and white marble base, once displayed at a prestigious jaguar car dealership Designed in the style of the i...
Category

20th Century British Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Patinated Bronze Bust of Napoleon I on Plinth with Eagle and Marble Base
By Raphaël Nannini
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
plinth decorated with the imperial eagle in haut relief sitting on a polished marble base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Stunning 19th Century Solid Marble on Raise Plinth Base Chess Board Lovely Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
plinth base chess board A very good looking piece, ideally suites as a tabletop Dimensions
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Large Brass Gazelle Sculpture On Walnut Brass Pedestal.
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly cast and finished brass leaping gazelle sculpture mounted on a brass plinth based walnut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting abstract cast-iron red lacquered sculpture on black plinth.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Abstract Metal Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
Great 20th c. contemporary metal sculpture mounted on wood plinth. Signed "KI 89" on reverse.
Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Amorphous Ceramic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An amorphous stoneware sculpture signed, Beriah. The sculpture is made of funneled cylinders that
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract Form Glass Sculpture
Located in Danville, CA
Large free-form glass sculpture mounted on a sandblasted glass plinth.
Category

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Modern Grey Marble Elephant Sculpture
By Karyl Mae
Located in Essex, MA
Stylized Grey Marble Elephant Sculpture on Laminated Plinth
Category

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Large Abstract Form Glass Sculpture
Located in Danville, CA
Large free-form glass sculpture mounted on a sandblasted glass plinth.
Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Glass

A stone sculpture of Air on plinth
Located in London, GB
A rare 18th century carved limestone, possibly Portland stone, sculpture of the element Air on its
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Statues

Materials

Limestone

Ceramic Pop Art Woody on Plinth Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
notion of a ‘formal sculpture.’ The playfulness of Carlson’s work invites the viewer to physically pick
Category

2010s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Thai Carved Garuda Sculpture
Located in Winnetka, IL
Antique Thai carved wood mythological Garuda sculpture raised on a square plinth.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sculpture by Antonio Kieff
By Antonio Kieff
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive bronze sculpture on a marble plinth by Antonio Kieff. Signed 2 of 6.
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Sculpture On Plinth For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculpture on plinth available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every sculpture on plinth was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sculpture on plinth — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculpture on plinth made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Jean-Antoine Houdon, William Billy Haines and Bow Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful sculpture on plinth that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sculpture On Plinth?

A sculpture on plinth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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 Sculpture On Plinth
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.
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    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In sculptures, relief work is a term for details on a work of art. It describes three-dimensional forms that extend from a flat surface. A piece shows off low or high relief depending on how far the three-dimensional elements protrude. Shop a selection of relief sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between a painting and a sculpture comes down to its format. A painting is a two-dimensional work of art made by applying paint to a surface, such as canvas, with tools like paint brushes and palette knives. A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art that may be carved, cast, molded or assembled. Explore a wide range of paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Male torso sculpture is a type of three-dimensional artwork that depicts a nude male body from the neck to the waist. Its purpose is generally to show off the anatomy of the body. Shop a collection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Topiary is the term for trees that are sculpted into shapes and sometimes even characters. Some people refer to this type of art as living sculptures or living art. Shop a collection of topiary-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.