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Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed
K.R.
Located in Lisse, NL
Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth.
This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures
Category
Early 20th Century European Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise
By Eutrope Bouret
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This whimsical antique bronze sculpture was done by Eutrope Bouret of France in approximately 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Art Glass Blown Figurine Sculptures attributed to Ruben Toledo
By Ruben Toledo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare, whimsical art glass sculptures attributed to Ruben Toledo. Each sculpture is slightly unique
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and whimsical glass Toucan sculpture was realized in Murano, Italy- the island
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Metal Sculpture of a King and Queen In the Manner of John Risley
Located in New York, NY
Large and whimsical copper sculpture of a King and Queen in a twisted mesh of metal in the manner
Category
Vintage 1970s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Copper
Brutalist Owl Sculpture in Raw Metal on Quartz by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical brutalist owl sculpture in raw metal on quartz base by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
license. Brienz wood carvers began to create whimsical sculptures or combinations for daily use such as a
Category
Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Wire Kinetic Figure Sculpture Hand Painted
By Donald Max Engelman
Located in Troy, MI
Unique and whimsical abstract kinetic table top sculpture circa 1970s
Minimalist wire figure with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
Giraffe and Girl
sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'The Girl and the Giraffe' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cold cast .
A whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Seahorse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage sculpture captures the whimsical elegance of the ocean in a stunning
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mexican Ceramic Art of Parakeets in Egg Hatching in Bustamante Style 1980
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Whimsical Vintage Mexican Ceramic Sculpture of Parakeets Hatching from Egg, in the Style of Sergio
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Miniature Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Dentist
s Chair by La Medusa Oro
By La Medusa Oro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, whimsical Italian silver sculpture.
By La Medusa Oro.
In sterling silver and mounted atop
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Terracotta Pig
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage terracotta pig sculpture embodies a whimsical folk art aesthetic, perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Rare 1986 Limited Edition Gufram Multipli Cactus, Signed
Numbered 1257 of 2000
By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conceptual art and functional design, it stands as both a whimsical Pop Art sculpture and a practical coat
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Polystyrene
20th Century French Painted Ceramic Figure of a Poodle/Dog by Atelier Primavera
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in North Miami, FL
homes. Whimsical and modern, this poodle sculpture brings a touch of mid-century style and artistry to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Chinese Glazed Terra Cotta Stack of Frogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Chinese sculpture or figure crafted in terracotta and hand decorated with a thick glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully whimsical and expressive vintage sculpture, this ceramic monkey is brimming with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lead bread by Bruno kristo
Located in Diest, BE
weight of the everyday.
"Brood Casting" is a whimsical yet profound series of sculptures that combines
Category
2010s Belgian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
$10,680
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Fiberglass Flamingo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
space, this monumental sculpture adds a whimsical yet sophisticated touch, reminiscent of vintage resort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Boho Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Bird on Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold artistic statement with this vintage Sergio Bustamante paper mâché bird sculpture, a
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculpture is a whimsical work of art. Dressed in a period-style costume complete with a tricorn hat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Ceramic Recumbent Dogs or Pugs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of Italian pug sculptures with their quizzical expressions, resting on pillows and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$5,400 / set
Carved Bone Turtle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in carved bone with an organic palette and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
$2,350 / item
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,370 Sale Price
40% Off
Anglo Indian Folk Art Carved Wood Lion Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Handcrafted Plaster Young Girl Statue After Donatello
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a pedestal top with this whimsical antique sculpture, created in France circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Cast
Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Postmodern Torch Cut Solid Iron Candle Holder Sculpture Signed
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare candle holder Stamped M 1994, fire torch welded iron figurines after Keith Haring, each holder takes a 3/4" diameter candle.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Folk Art Driftwood Dachshund Dog
Located in Nantucket, MA
art sculpture, and the whimsical posture and expression on the dog's face is very dynamic and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Old Man Odry" by Christophe Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
eagles. He also produced a number of whimsical bear sculptures, including Le Père Odry and Ours jouant de
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Cat Sculpture
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
, and transparent ears, imbue the sculpture with a whimsical personality. These details, combined with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
French Carved Stone Putti Sculpture with Grapes from the Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
positioning of his legs seeming to bring him to life. This whimsical French stone putti sculpture circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Stone
A French 19th-20th Century Carved White Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Fountains
Materials
Marble
$9,985 Sale Price
20% Off
French Gilt Bronze Boy On Carved Marble Shell With Crab
Located in Norwood, NJ
for a patinated bronze crab. Wonderful ring tray for bedside or even a soap dish. Or just a whimsical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Copper Mermaid Fountain by Glen Mayo
By Glen Mayo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical fountain sculpture, of copper, by metal artist Glen Mayo; its mermaid focal point holding
Category
1990s North American Fountains
Materials
Copper
Tall French Sculptural Iron Abstract Art Piece, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderfully aged patina. This whimsical French sculpture would not only be fantastic on a patio, but also a
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron
Giacometti-style Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical sculpture made of plaster and coated with high gloss paint is a sensual and
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Droid, with Its Colorful and Detailed Baubles, Has a Strong Sense of Play
By Colleen Carlson
Located in New York City, NY
Droid is a fun, humorous, whimsical sculpture. Each of the attached baubles, is unique in design
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Italian Ceramic Sculpture of an English Bulldog
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A whimsical, Italian, ceramic English bulldog sculpture with stout, wrinkly body, undershot jaw
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Root Dancers
Located in Summerland, CA
Root figures dancing on a slice of birch wood.
Musician playing fiddle in the center.
Wood and polychrome.
Musician playing fiddle in the center.
Wood and polychrome.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,500
Whimsical Collection of Four Teodora Blanco Terracotta Figurines
By Teodora Blanco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Precious collection of four Teodora Blanco (1928-1980) figurines. These pieces depict women-animal-plant mythological Nagualas. Teodora worked in Atzompa Oaxaca. Nelson Rockefelle...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures
Whimsical Ceramic Tile by Bruno Capacci
By Bruno Capacci
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Hand-painted and glazed. Executed in the 1960s by Italian ceramicist Bruno Capacci. Signed at the base of the tile.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Whimsical Cast Iron "Hissing Cat" Doorstop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This menacing little feline will greet your guests at the door, support your books or weight your papers. Wherever this expressive piece of decorative art finds itself it's sure to b...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1930 Whimsical Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancing Elephant with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco whimsical silver plated bronze dancing elephant balancing on a blue glazed bronze ball and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Brass Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated and auspiciously whimsical, a tabletop Kinetic sculpture in hand-formed brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rock Candy Sofa Table Lamps by Swank Lighting
By Swank Lighting
Located in Little Rock, AR
of the rainbow, JELLY BEAN BOWL. These spectacular lamps do double duty as colorful, whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
$4,250 / set
Paper mache sculpture on lucite base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
whimsical paper mache sculpture with detachable children playing in tree along with some furry
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Ceramic Sculpture of Cherub Blowing His Trumpet
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a whimsical and endearing sculpture. Nicely rendered, this piece has a removable tin horn
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Bronze and Marble Sculpture by Somchai
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in Woodstock, NY
Whimsical modernist sculpture by Thai artist Hattakitkosol Somchai (1934-2000). Depicting a tall
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Niki Saint de Phalle Style Sculpture by Niloc Pagen
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Southfield, MI
Wonderful and whimsical table sculpture by Niloc Pagen of The Netherlands, dating to the early 1990
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Charming Torch Cut Brass Sailboat Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical, well executed tabletop sailboat sculpture on an agate stone base. Signed, but illegible
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Brutalist Giraffe Sculpture
By John Kearney 1
Located in Quogue, NY
This whimsical Mid-Century giraffe sculpture, handmade with a three-dimensional form of assorted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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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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