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Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Jonathan Adler, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Golden Gate Bridge Sculpture by M K Shannon Signed and Numbered
By MK Shannon
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculpture by M K Shannon, engraved at the bottom by the artist dated 1986 and numbered 293/350
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical Folksy Raku pottery crocodile. Hand crafted with a great turquoise glaze and wonderfully
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head, Europe, 1970s.
Whimsical and very expressive little
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical 9 Clowns Artisan Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique artisan sculpted and handpainted 9 circus clown figurines. Great collectors find.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$520 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Modernist American Bronze Sculpture “Resting Pig” by Dan Ostermiller ca. 1997
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
” (1985), a whimsical sculpture of a reclining cat, which has become a beloved public installation at the
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Whimsical Hand Thrown Glazed Pottery Elephant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical hand thrown pottery elephant. It has a beautiful glaze. It’s in good
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
American Western Bronze Sculpture “Après la Danse" (1999), Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Ostermiller's signature achievements is his work “Marmalade” (1985), a whimsical sculpture of a reclining cat
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical Italian Porcelain Turtle Figurine by Gattinoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain turttle circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks, made in Italy by
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Whimsical Bronze Painted Monkey Butler with Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical bronze monkey dressed as a butler holding a tray. Perfect for calling cards or your keys.
Category
20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Sculptural Iron Garden Lounge Chair Manner of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Buffalo, NY
, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Whimsical Blown Glass Bubble Rooster 1970
s
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical glass rooster sculpture in amber and red blown glass bubble body very cool and unique
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Whimsical Set of Four Bronze Frog Musicians
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical set of four bronze frogs comprising a jazz band. Finished in a verdigris patina. Made by
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,450 / set
Magrino Sterling Silver over Resin Whimsical Pig Figurine
By Alessandro Magrino
Located in Wichita, KS
Whimsical late 20th-century Continental animal figurine featuring a charming pig with finely
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Bronze Sculpture “A Young African Kudu Cow” (2001) by Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
.
One of Ostermiller's signature achievements is his work “Marmalade” (1985), a whimsical sculpture of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Whimsical Italian ceramic Clown Coin Saver Signed Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Italian ceramic Clown Coin Saver Signed Italy , circa 1950's unique collectible piece
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Porcelain Cat by Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic cat in porcelain finish by Arabia of Finland circa 1950s, great condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Swedish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Sweden
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks
By Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
silverwork, Buccellati is especially admired for these whimsical animal sculptures, which combine technical
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s Whimsical Crocodile Tray Table, Aluminum, USA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorable Crocodile holding tray. A very unusual piece for your patio or loggia. A fabulous little drinks table.
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Large Scale Whimsical Dancing Lady Bronze Ramona Rowley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful whimsical large scale bronze by the noted Californian artist Ramona Rowley. Signed on
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming and delightful example of the "playful child" genre of bronzes that proliferated in the early decades of the 20th century -- some of the best examples by important sculpto...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Murano Whimsical Glass Hat with Lobster Detail by Badiolli
By Badioli
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique Italian glass Hat by Badiolli with lobster decor, many peaplo use this piece as a
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair whimsical Curtis Jere Wire Lions, cLASSIC Modern design.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Whimsical Mid Century Modern Pair Curtis Jere Wire Lions, Mother & Child? Husband & Wife
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Early 19th Century Whimsical Bronze Mermaid With Wings
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an early 19th century bronze whimsy in the baroque style. She is a mermaid with wings has tripod legs with lion paws. Very nicely casted in bronze with a lot of detail.
Category
Antique 1820s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Sun Face by Bennington Vermont Artist David Gil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimisical Sun Face sculpture by Vermont artist David Gil, mounted on new custom stand.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Whimsical Tall Danish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Whimsical American Solid Walnut Golf club Wine Rack holder
Located in San Diego, CA
well balanced solid walnut golf club sculpture , wine holder circa 1980's great conversation piece
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Whimsical Abstract Woman by Noted California Artist Ed Hart
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical large figural abstract of a woman by the noted California artist Ed Hart. Signed on the
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog
Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog
cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
A 19th century funny carved and painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical 1970
s American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical large ceramic camel coin saver sculpture, circa 1970s California pottery nice condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century 1970s Italian Terracotta Hand Painted Whimsical Giraffe
By Bellini Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Petite "Rimini Blu" Ceramic Elephant by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1980s
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful classic Rimini blue ceramic Whimsical petite elephant sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Collection of Seven Danish Modern Viking Figures after Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool whimsical collection of seven Danish modern viking figures after Jacob Jensen, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Pair of Crystal Owls / Paperweights by Royal Krona of Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of crystal owls / paperweights by Royal Krona of Sweden, circa 1970's. The owls are
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Jerilyn Babroff Whimsical 2 Part Glazed Ceramic Figural Side Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A glazed ceramic art vessel in two parts. Decorated as a female head, the pedestal has eyes, cheek dimples and lips all glazed while the pedestal has moulded undulating polka dot dec...
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bruce Houston Folk Art Whimsical Miniature “Leda and the Swan” in Lucite
By Bruce Houston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical work of art we have had for a number of years. We acquired a number of the
Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
GIFT IDEA- Whimsical Mid-Century Ceramic Basset Hound Figurine with Floral Motif
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 Holiday Tip: This figurine makes a thoughtful and unexpected Christmas gift for dog lovers, vintage enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates characterful design. Pair it with a flor...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fabulous 1930 Art Deco Signed Taylor Cook Whimsical Koala Doorstop #5 Cast Iron
Located in Red Lion, PA
Fabulous 1930 Art Deco Signed Taylor Cook Whimsical Koala Doorstop #5
This original 1930 Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Whimsical Mike Leaf The Messiah, Bob Dylan
The Rebbe Paper Mache
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A motorcycle-riding Jesus, Hassidic Rabbi and Bob Dylan take to the road as Jesus literally takes the wheel. The expression of glee on all three character's faces as they get set to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Vintage Giuseppe Armani figurines, limited edition made in Italy with certifica
By Giuseppe Armani
Located in Birmingham, AL
whimsical sculptures. Always, Giuseppe infused his figurines with breathtaking realism -- with a spark of
Category
Vintage 1970s Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Bathing Beauties Sculptures from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of finely modeled, delightfully whimsical and warmly patinated bronze sculptures depicting
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 / set
Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Curtis Jere sculpture of a kissing couple. Black steel sculpture with whimsical sleek lines
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Hog Sculpture Bank
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Whimsical decorative brass Pig/Hog sculpture bank.
Large piece, 16" long, would hold a lot of
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Norman Laliberte 1988 Sculpture
By Norman Laliberté
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Norman Laliberte sculpture dated 1988. Whimsical and fun by the noted Canadien/American artist. In
Category
Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful cast brass sculpture of a whimsical giraffe.
Category
Vintage 1980s Korean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mickey Mouse Vintage Wood Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Mickey Mouse wood sculpture hand carved and painted in his blue tuxedo.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Giuseppe Armani figurines, limited edition made in Italy with certifica
By Giuseppe Armani
Located in Birmingham, AL
more daring, contemporary, sometimes whimsical sculptures. Always, Giuseppe infused his figurines with
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Shosh Paper Mache Sculpture Israel
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sweet whimsical postmodern paper mache sculpture of a woman or girl in by Artist Shosh in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Huge Impressive Postmodern Maple Abstract Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Post-modern abstract sculpture crafted from
a warm-toned maple. The result is organic with whimsical
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Maple
Vintage Bill Heise Metal Bull Sculpture
By Bill Heise
Located in Redding, CT
base.
A whimsical steampunk sculpture of a longhorn cow .Made up of metal parts that include a hinge
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steampunk Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
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Whimsical Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical sculptures available for sale. Each of these unique whimsical sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. Find 714 antique and vintage whimsical sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Whimsical sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of whimsical sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, folk art and modern whimsical sculptures are of considerable interest. Many whimsical sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante and Artisan House produced popular whimsical sculptures that are worth a look.
How Much are Whimsical Sculptures?
Prices for whimsical sculptures start at $29 and top out at $1,250,000 with the average selling for $1,310.
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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