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Antique French Bronze Stag Sculpture Christopher Fratin, 19th Century
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
produced a number of whimsical bear sculptures, one being Ours jouant de la cornemuse which shows a bear
Category
Antique 1840s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s, Floating Hourglass in Lucite Sculpture Attr. to Pierre Giraudon
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking and whimsical late mid-century sculpture, paperweight and crowd-pleasing decor item
Category
Late 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Lucite
Ceramic Bird Sculpture on Wood Perch by Rosemary Laughlin Bashor
By Rosemary Laughlin Bashor
Located in Topeka, KS
Whimsical and lovely ceramic bird sculpture by the late artist Rosemary Laughlin Bashor (1922-1916
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Mounted Ostrich Egg and Horn Sculptures by Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Anthony Redmile. These sculptures have a whimsical quality, and seem to have come out of a surrealist
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Contemporary Forged Copper Wire Nude Woman Female Figure Table Sculpture, 2000s
By Robert Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a whimsical, forged copper metal wire sculpture of a nude woman, by
Category
Early 2000s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Brass Hanging Sculpture 1970s Plane and Parachute
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a whimsical, Brutalist brass wall sculpture of a man in a plane and a man
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Birds Sculpture on Quartz Base by Curtis Jere, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of bronze birds sculpture sitting on a solid block of white quartz by Curtis Jere
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Ceramic Hippo and Frog rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This playful ceramic sculpture captures a whimsical moment from the heart of the African wild: a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern Metal Chair Art Sculpture Signed
Dated by Gary Kulak 1990s
By Gary Kulak
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a whimsical, metal, floor sculpture of an artistic chair, signed and
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Pig Lucite Table Sculpture Silvio Russo for Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a whimsical, pig table sculpture, made of clear Lucite, by Silvio Russo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Paper Mache Table Sculpture Signed Stephen Hansen Dated 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a whimsical, papier-mâché table sculpture of fruit on a sofa, entitled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Rare 1982 Curtis Jere Americana Carved Folk Art Uncle Sam Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
and hand carved painted wooden folk art sculpture in a Whimsical Americana style. ".
Category
Vintage 1980s American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Brutalist Sculpture of a
Dodo
Bird, in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Astoria, NY
This whimsical 1970s sculpture of a 'dodo' bird, designed in the Brutalist style of Curtis Jere (or
Category
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Signed Hand Blown Murano Owl Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated, yet whimsical, Mid-Century Modern owl sculpture was hand blown in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Paul Wegner Just Blowin Thru Signed 164/250 Contemporary Bronze Sculpture 1986
By Paul Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A festive and whimsical contemporary jazz bronze sculpture titled "Just Blowin Thru" by American
Category
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Belle Époque Austrian/Viennese Group of Bronze Sculptures of Band/Musician Frogs
Located in North Miami, FL
construction techniques and artisanal skill. This whimsical bronze sculpture embodies the Belle Époque
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Ted Saito Hanging Ceramic Sculpture
By Ted Saito
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This whimsical hanging ceramic sculpture by artist Ted Saito captures the free-spirited California
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1994 Mixed Media Assemblage Art Wall Sculpture Mask by SF Artist Liz Mamorsky
By Liz Mamorsky
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical original wood sculpture by San Francisco, California artist Liz Mamorsky. Made of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Glazed Ceramic Sculpture of a Drinking General by Diego Poloniato
By Diego Poloniato
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This whimsical Italian sculpture by Diego Poloniato demonstrates the artist's endless fantasy and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Murano Amber Glass Art Snail Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and whimsical glass snail sculpture was realized in Murano, Italy- the island
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Manuel Felguerez Sculpture of Children on See Saw Metal Paper Mache
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Topeka, KS
opened in 1998 in the city of Zacatecas. This whimsical and happy sculpture should be yours.
Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
C. Jere Brass Tree Sculpture in Brass Planter for Artisans House, circa 1970s
By Artisan House, Curtis Freiler, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring the outside into your interior space with this delightfully whimsical tree sculpture, which
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gary Price The Ascent Large Patina Bronze Sculpture 45/60 on Wooden Base 1990
By Gary Price
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A dramatic yet whimsical large patina bronze sculpture titled "The Ascent" by Gary Price. Signed
Category
1990s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Sun Sculpture by Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
This sculpture on stand is from a unique series of 10 different 'happy faces' designed and created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics
Whimsical Glass Eggplant Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Murano solid glass sculpture in the form of an eggplant by master artisan Licio Zanetti. Clear
Category
Italian Glass
Materials
Metal
1962 Patinated Iron Family by Robert Michiels
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical patinated iron sculpture by the noted Belgium artist Robert Michiels (b 1933). It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Large Metal Garden Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great large garden sculpture of a wire horse. it is very well detailed. It has a large spike on
Category
Late 20th Century American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
California Artist Made Mobile Signed.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Alexander Calder. Mobile signed and dated 1999. A whimsical and graceful moving abstract sculpture made of
Category
Late 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Large Brass Giraffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and whimsical brass giraffe sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
$1,850
Pan Playing the Flutes to Dancing Goats
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical wonderfully detailed metal sculpture of Pan playing his flutes to 2 dancing goats
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Alligator
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical alligator sculpture crafted with wicker or reed woven over a metal frame, that captures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Austrian Bronze Seal Ring Holder Paperweight by Richard Rohac, 1940s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare and whimsical solid bronze seal sculpture, jewelry, ring holder or
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Serge Mansau Vintage Glass Teddy Bear
By Serge Mansau
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical glass sculpture of a teddy bear was made by Serge Mansau. Serge Mansau was a
Category
Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Joseph Burlini Metal and Enamel Clown on Unicycle, circa 1969
By Joseph A. Burlini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joseph Burlini (American, B.1937) metal sculpture with enamel highlights, circa 1969
Whimsical
Category
Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Young Lady w/ Movable Blanket Revealing Her Torso, Signed J.B.
By Jennings Bros.
Located in Petaluma, CA
that can be opened and closed around her body. A clever and whimsical piece of sculpture. Signed on the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Terracotta Playful Cat in a Shoe, Austrian, circa 1890
By Johann Maresch
Located in Petaluma, CA
Terracotta is one of our favorite mediums. This whimsical piece of sculpture explains why we do
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Glass
Midcentury Mixed Metal Sergio Bustamante Leopard
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in New York, NY
his iconic animal sculptures to his whimsical jewelry designs, Sergio Bustamante's artistic legacy
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Mid-Century Mixed Metal Sergio Bustamante Zebra
Located in New York, NY
iconic animal sculptures to his whimsical jewelry designs, Sergio Bustamante's artistic legacy continues
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Carved Black Jasper Bear By Andreas Von Zadora-Gerlof
By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Located in New Orleans, LA
This whimsical and impeccably crafted sculpture is by the famed jeweler and sculptor Andreas von
Category
20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Gold
Whimsical 1970
s hand welded sculpture of a lion w/gold mane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really whimsical hand welded metal sculpture of a male lion with a mane that is painted gold. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Statues
Materials
Iron
Folk Art Cement Sunflower
Located in Houston, TX
Folk Art cement sunflower: tall whimsical sunflower sculpture crafted by unknown French folk artist
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cement
Stone
Metal Sculpture
By Koch Sculptor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical stone and metal sculpture signed 'Koch'
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Stone, Metal
Fornasetti Style Monumental Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This magical and whimsical ceramic sculpture with a fantastic stopper top has different images
Category
Late 20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Snail Sculpture Table by Federico Armijo
By Federico Armijo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical carved dark wood snail sculpture with glass top for use as coffee or side table.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Massive Brush McCoy Hand-Painted Ceramic Frog Sculpture
By Brush Mccoy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce massive sculpture of a whimsical smiling frog, the largest made by Brush Mccoy. Every
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Henri Fernandez Beetle Sculpture or Coffee Table for Atelier Duval-Brasseur
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decorative whimsical light sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Decorative fish on stand
Located in Westport, CT
EC, unique, whimsical and original sculpture made from antique gilded carvings and Murano. One of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
$1,650
Hand Carved Rhodonite and Rock Crystal Figural Group
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Whimsical hand carved hard stone sculpture depicting two mice on a leaf canoeing with a gold plated
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Pair of Signed Whimsical Sculptures by Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of signed sculptures by Frederick Weinberg, circa late 1950s. These iconic all original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
1960s Kinetic Ball Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Whimsical sculpture in Atomic style.
Wire with wooden balls.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Signed Art Deco Bronze "Naiad and Dolphin" Sculpture, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical sculpture based on Greek mythology and the beloved theme of the Nymph and the dolphin
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s California Design Skier Sculpture by Artist John DeMott with Certificate
By Demott, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical sculpture in brass, copper and Onyx, hand-fashioned with steel parts mounted on solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Copper, Steel
Suzanne Regan Pascal Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical sculpture by the noted artist Suzanne Regan Pascal. It features a woman on a swing. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Slag Glass
19th Century French Painted Terracotta Monkey Sculpture with Inset Glass Eyes
Located in Hudson, NY
This fun and whimsical sculpture of a spider monkey is from France and was made in the mid to late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Terracotta
Modern Whimsical Bird Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun pair of decorative bird sculptures.
Welded steel with brass plating.
Original vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Bronze Surrealist Bronze Apple Sculpture Style of Claude Lalanne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a modest 5 inches in height and 5 inches in diameter, this whimsical sculpture captures the essence
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Bronze Monkey Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
The bronze tabouret “Tampouf” by sculptor Jean-Marie Fiori (1952) usually sold as a pair. There are 25 editions issued to be produced and the last pair sold was #8 to a couple in Par...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures
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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.
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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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