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Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Figural Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage Regency cast concrete figural sculpture features a whimsical depiction of a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Christian Thirion Teapot Sculpture, Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Whimsical blown art glass sculpture in shape of a teapot features Memphis style color palette of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Antique Balinese Carved Wood Deer Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical hand carved Balinese sculpture of a stylized deer having original paint decoration and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Balinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage ceramic elephant sculpture with trunk up by Jonathan Adler, circa 2000s. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures.
Whimsical trio of handmade colorful glazed pottery cat
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$1,650 / set
Peter Shire 1991 Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful whimsical metal sculpture from the noted California artist Peter Shire. It is signed and
Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Glass Bird Sculpture After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical glass bird sculpture is a celebration of charm and craftsmanship. With its swirling
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Magritte Style Bowler Hat Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Magritte style bowler hat sculpture, Whimsical, lacquered plaster model of a iconic
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$445 Sale Price
25% Off
Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator
By T. Warner
Located in Sarasota, FL
, “My sculptures are whimsical and sensitive; they have their own spirit.”
Warner has exhibited his art
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Tribal Style Carved Wood Standing Figure Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical tribal style wooden sculpture from a Hendrix Allardyce installation in Beverly Hills, CA
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Peter Shire Steel Sculpture or Bench
By Peter Shire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical large steel sculpture by the noted Memphis Echo Park California artist Peter Shire
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$12,500 Sale Price
54% Off
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cuban Man Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cuban Man sculpture brings whimsical personality and cultural charm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Terracotta Turtle Sculpture with Aged Patinated Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior space with this whimsical large turtle sculpture. Crafted in
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1969 Curtis Jere Bronze Balloon Boy Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Stafford, TX
This whimsical and imaginative sculpture is a 1969 piece by Curtis Jere, a design signature used by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Terracotta Turtle Sculptures with Aged Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior space with this whimsical pair of large turtle sculptures
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Massive Bronze Sculpture Signed Neoclassical 19th Century
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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A Massive Signed Neoclassical 19th Century Bronze Sculpture
Category
Antique 1870s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$13,596 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Kent Art Ware Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Vintage Signed Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, US
mid-century ceramic dog sculpture signed Kent Art Ware, circa 1960s. This whimsical piece features
Category
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Reclining Bear, Bronze Sculpture After, Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical bronze sculpture of a reclining bear is a 20th-century posthumous casting from the 1960s
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Snow Owl Sculpture by Klara Sever for Austin Productions
By Austin Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Snow Owl ceramic plaster sculpture, by Artist Klara Sever for Austin Productions circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Carved and Painted Terracotta Frog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
visual appeal. The reptile sculpture is a whimsical yet elegant addition to any indoor or outdoor setting
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Patched Patinated Brass
Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical 1970's small giraffe sculpture by Sergio bustamante in brass patch work with copper
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Handcrafted Concrete Duck Garden Sculpture – Rustic Outdoor Decor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This charming vintage concrete duck sculpture is a whimsical yet timeless addition to any garden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Grafted / Painted Glazed Porcelain Tableware Decorative Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
past while enhancing your surroundings with its whimsical charm. Incorporating this sculpture into your
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Brutalist Plaster Animal Sculptures, Italy, Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
In the Cubist style, these whimsical plaster animal sculptures of a Giraffe, Elephant and
Category
1990s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Fredrick Prescott – Cowboys And Indians, 1987 Signed Kinetic Steel Sculpture
By Frederick Prescott
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Corporation, Warner Bros., and the Mayo Clinic. His large-scale outdoor sculptures and whimsical kinetic
Category
Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
sheep. This charming sheep sculpture captures a whimsical yet grounded interpretation of Swedish rural
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Anthony Redmile Style Stone Egg and Brass Owl Sculpture
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Miami, FL
Darling as can be, this whimsical vintage owl sculpture made from gilded metal and a stone body
Category
Vintage 1970s British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Giant Fiberglass Canadian Geese former store display mannequin sculptures
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of fun whimsical geese mannequin sculptures . These are in original finish and do show some
Category
1990s American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Midcentury Whippet Dog Sculpture in Painted Composite with Gilded Collar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, traditional, eclectic, or maximalist, and is particularly well suited as a whimsical entryway sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Mixed Media Collage Painting on Vintage Large Industrial Pulley Sculpture
By Fay Sciarra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderfully imaginative and whimsical two sided table top sculpture on vintage found object pulley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain circa 1960s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960.
A whimsical cast brass reclining frog sculpture by Sarreid Ltd., produced in Spain circa 1960
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca
1960
By Chet La More 2
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A whimsical, figurative bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore. "Chet La More was an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Pelican Sculpture with Goldfish – Handcrafted in Italy, 1980s
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
its beak. A whimsical and original 1980s decorative sculpture from Italy.
Dimensions: L 25 cm x H 31
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Joseph Quillian Mystic Encounter Signed Contemporary Studio Bronze Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical contemporary studio bronze sculpture titled “Mystic Encounter” by Joseph Quillian
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture Of A Woman By Bruno Luna "Dona Bella"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical patinated bronze sculpture of a full size woman by Mexican artist Bruno Luna (b. 1963
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Nick Bottom Shakespeare
s A Midsummer Night
s Dream Papier-Mâché Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A one-of-a-kind whimsical papier-mâché sculpture depicting Nick Bottom from Shakespeare's "A
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
The Sable and Rabbit rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable & Rabbit Rider Sculpture
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind
This whimsical ceramic sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Playful Companions: A Rare Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Nine Mice
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
living sculpture. Whimsical yet majestic, it is a celebration of nature, imagination, and virtuoso
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Moon Face Sculpture - Signed Folk Art Sphere
Located in Seattle, WA
This whimsical vintage wooden sculpture features a hand-carved, smiling moon face rendered in rich
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Elephant Bronze Sculpture Set of 2 in Green Verdigris
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two whimsical elephant sculptures in brass enamel in green verdigris finish in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Hogfish Sculpture by Todd Warner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical two sided hogfish sculpture crafted in composition and wire with stylized form and sea
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Hanging Wall Sculpture by Bill Heise, Found Objects
By Bill Heise
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist hanging wall sculpture by Bill Heise. Found objects, hand executed from found objects
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Child Flying Kite Bronze on Volcanic Rock Sculpture by Malcolm Moran
By Malcolm Moran
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool child flying kite bronze on volcanic rock sculpture by Malcolm Moran, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Italian Fish Sculpture Made of 18th and 19th Century Fragments
Located in Westport, CT
Unique, whimsical and original sculpture made from antique gilded carvings and vintage Murano glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Mid-Century Theo
Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Stylized Bird Sculpture
By Susan and Theo Harlander
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique and whimsical pottery bird sculpture was made by Theo and Susan Harlander of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Fine Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture
Baby
s First Bath
- Felice Corsetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Primo Bagno' (Child's First Bath). The whimsical carved marble sculpture depicts a joyful naked baby
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Decorative Rare Patinated Brass on Wood Hen Sculpture by Sarreid LTD
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Chicken on Nest sculpture, circa 1970s great original patina that can be polished in a
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Floating Light Bulb in Lucite Sculpture by Pierre Giraudon
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking and whimsical late mid-century sculpture, paperweight, and crowd-pleasing decor item
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Tall Danish Teak Animal Sculpture by Knud Albert, Denmark, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical large animal sculpture (dog? kangaroo? giraffe? or trippy made up animal? whatever it is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Boy Flying Kite Bronze on Wood Block Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool boy flying a kite bronze on black wood block sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1969
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood
Acrylic Sculpture "a Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson
By Markus Pierson
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical acrylic paint on wood sculpture "Passion That Kills" by Markus Pierson, circa 1988. The
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$1,787 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Peacock Sculpture Statue 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau coldpainted bronze sculpture of a peacock by Franz Bergman
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical metal owl sculpture, hand-sculpted, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Owl on Bench Sculpture in Raw Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical brutalist owl on bench sculpture in raw metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal
A Modern 21st Century "Pot Hole Pistol" Recycled Sculpture by, Andrew Crawford
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whimsical 21st Century Modern Sculpture "Pothole Pistol" by, iron forger Andrew T. Crawford
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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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