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Sculptures For Sale
Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

Rare Bronze Glazed Terracotta Chimpanzee Sculpture by Johannes Robert Korn, 1895
By Johann Robert Korn 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape. Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful ...
Category

1890s German Arts and Crafts Antique Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, Fragment of Apollo s Foot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing the sculpture of Fragment of Apollo's foot. A fine reproduction of an imposing fragment of a foot, almost certainly the remains of...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Side Table Unique Black Modern Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2022 This side table is composed of stark, perpendicular planes that have been notched and precisely slotted together. Its hand-carved rough edges cont...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

72" Tall Articulated Wood Pinocchio Store Display Folk Art Toy Sculpture - Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage oversized or lifesize fully articulated Pinocchio store display or prop, Italian made wooden sculpture, that later became the famous and popular Disney character. Hand paint...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Intact Blue White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Agate Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Amethyst Core, Intact ▫️Description A rare specimen with exceptional aesthetics, this agate geode brings togeth...
Category

2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Male Torso Sculpture on Acrylic Base
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Male Torso Sculpture On Acrylic Base. This handsome Italian Greco Roman style carved wood painted male torso is beauti...
Category

1960s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Art Deco Plaster Female Half Torso Mannequin. Pellitier s dept store
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fantastic vintage department store half torso mannequin. Created for the famed Pellitier's department store In Topeka Kansas. A beautiful plas...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Staffordshire Circa 1860 Pair of Porcelain Flatback African Zebras
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome zebra couple feature much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. The female is slightly smaller measuring six inches tall by five and one half inches wide. Most Vi...
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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood 5.5" Decorative Sphere / Orb
Located in Red Lion, PA
Substantial Polished Petrified Fossilized Wood Decorative Sphere / Orb, 5.5" Diameter, 6.5 lbs This impressive petrified wood decorative sphere measures approximately 5.5 inches in diameter (16.5 inches in circumference) and weighs a substantial 6.4 pounds. Expertly polished to a luminous sheen, the orb showcases extraordinary natural variations in color from rich chocolate browns to warm amber honey, creamy beige, soft greys, and golden tan. The surface reveals mesmerizing natural patterns and textures, including swirling grain, delicate veining, subtle craquelure, and striking abstract formations that can only be found in fossilized wood. While polished smooth, the orb retains slight tactile variations, celebrating the organic character of this ancient material. Petrified wood is formed over millions of years as mineral-rich water permeates buried wood, gradually replacing its cellular structure with quartz, chalcedony, or other minerals while preserving the original growth rings and textures. Each specimen is a unique work of nature, blending the warmth of wood with the permanence of stone. Collectors value petrified wood not only for its geological significance but also for its aesthetic qualities each piece is entirely unique, a frozen moment in natural history. The sphere shape, long associated with harmony, wholeness, and timeless design, enhances the inherent beauty of the material. Unlike raw or slab-cut petrified wood, a polished orb emphasizes the depth of color, movement, and mineralization from every angle. Substantial in weight and presence, this piece makes a striking accent for a coffee table, bookshelf, or desktop. It can serve as a meditative object, a sculptural statement, or a thoughtful addition to a collection of natural history and decorative arts. Highly collectible and increasingly sought-after, large polished petrified wood spheres such as this bring a sense of luxury, grounding energy, and conversation-worthy beauty into any space. Condition: Excellent overall with natural surface variations inherent to petrified wood. Please see photos for details. This is a timeless decorative object that bridges nature, design, and geology, an ideal addition for collectors of minerals, fossilized wood, decorative spheres, and natural history objects.
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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Sheep
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of Staffordshire sheep by Samuel Alcock and Co, Burselm boasting wonderfully crafted textured fleeces laying on yellow oval bases A charming pair in lovely original con...
Category

19th Century English Antique Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Staffordshire Sheep
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Sheep
$1,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Abstract Steel Kinetic Stabile Standing Sculpture by Artist Terry Lee Dill 2001
By Terry Lee Dill
Located in Troy, MI
Counterbalance floor mounted sculpture by Terry Lee Dill US, 2001 Titled "44" Fascinating multi part kinetic assemblage of individually balanced components that rest on precision-p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Geometric Plexiglass Table Sculpture by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Geometric plexiglass sculpture manufactured by Guzzini. Cubic solid piece with round cavities.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

"Alfred the Penguin" Bronze, Art Deco Figurine on Portoro Marble, France, 1930
Located in Bochum, NRW
Alfred the Penguin – Art Deco Figurine An enigmatic and elegantly sculpted penguin, this piece pays homage to Alfred, the iconic silent companion fro...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Nickel

Vanadinite on Hollandite
Located in New York, NY
This fine specimen features brilliant red-orange Vanadinite crystals scattered across a contrasting Hollandite matrix. Measuring 4.25 inches long by 4 inches high and 2 inches deep, ...
Category

2010s Moroccan Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vanadinite on Hollandite
Vanadinite on Hollandite
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Galaxy Amethyst Cluster with Calcite, Golden Goethite Rare Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sparkly, Rare and Beautiful: Amethyst Cluster with Inclusions and Galaxy Druzy ▫️ Description A gorgeous Amethyst cluster, this beauty features a dazzling Galaxy Druzy surface fill...
Category

2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Family of Japanese Imari Porcelain Pigs
Located in Reepham, GB
A very jolly selection of Late 19th early 20th Century four Japanese Imari porcelain pigs. Each featuring a very striking and decorative enameled, hand painted Imari style floral mo...
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Sitting Life Size Greyhound Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bronze sitting life size sculpture of a greyhound dog. The dog well cast with soft facial features and ribbed and muscular body, the patina in warm Copper tones. Dimensions: 24" Wi...
Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to invoke conversation. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1950 s Small American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter - C
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s American Vintage Gas Station Enamel Marquee Letter – C. We sourced these from an old gas station in America, thought to be from the 50’s and 60’s. We have a number of colours...
Category

1950s Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

20thc Patinaed Bronze Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc patinaed bronze mermaid statue. Amazing conditioning with wear to the base. the resting mermaid has an amazing greenish patina that has great age to it. In very good shape.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20thc Patinaed Bronze Mermaid Statue
20thc Patinaed Bronze Mermaid Statue
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...
Category

1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

Pair of Modernist Carved Abstract Figural Scuptures by Stella Popowski, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare pair of carved mahogany abstract figures circa mid-1950s by the modernist jeweler and painter Stella Popowski (1931-2008). Popowski was active in both Los Angeles and San Fra...
Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture Omaggio Ad Arcimboldo 827/1000, 1976-1979
Located in Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Sculpture Omaggio Ad Arcimboldo 827/1000, 1976-1979 Offered for sale is a puzzle sculpture by Spanish artist Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006). This three-dim...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Porcelain Statue of a Woman, Royal Dux, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Maker: Royal Dux - Good, original condition.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew and Bottle Opener, 1920s Discover a unique collectible with this rare French Art Deco corkscrew and bottle opener from the 1920s, crafted in th...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Animal Masks “Wild Things” Animal Masks by James Perkins 20th Century
Located in London, GB
“Wild Things” Animal Masks by James Perkins 20th Century Mixed media: fur, feathers, resin, textile; wearable sculpture Commissioned and crafted for Pa...
Category

20th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Fur, Textile, Feathers

Contemporary Chinese Glass Fish Aquarium in the style of Glass Studio Murano
Located in London, England
An incredibly detailed glass aquarium with three striped fish with orange tails and fins. The multicoloured shells and coral sit at the bottom of the aquarium and shimmer from the s...
Category

2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco ceramic bookends
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Déco Buchstützen Dieses Paar Buchstützen aus Steingut, auch bekannt als Keramik. Ein beeindruckendes Beispiel für die Kunstfertigkeit, die in die Herstellung solcher dekorativen ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason We appreciate the unique design that Nason gave this piece, finding a way to honor the minimalist aesthetic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Junko Mori Modernist Sculpture in Hand-Forged Steel, Organism Series, c. 2010
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, complex tabletop sculpture executed in mild steel with wax coating by Junko Mori (b. 1974) comprising an aggregate of individually hand-forged com...
Category

2010s Welsh Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Victor Heinrich Seifert - Bronze Sculpture “Nude Woman Fishing
Located in Kastrup, DK
Victor Heinrich Seifert (1870–1953). A finely detailed bronze sculpture of a young nude woman holding a fishing spear by the German-Austrian sculptor Victor Heinrich Seifert. The s...
Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Umberto Stiaccini Carved Alabaster La Perla Lighted Sculpture or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved alabaster sculpture of lamp is unsigned, but being attributed to Umberto Stiaccini of Italy and dates to approximately 1890 and done in a Neoclassical Reviva...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Dimitri Omersa English Leather Bull, Circa 1950
Located in Sarasota, FL
A leather bull designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch in England circa 1950’s.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass dove bird figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Sculptural Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. This enticing piece of natural sea coral takes on the form of a modern sculpture with its s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Pair of Large Metal Italian Greyhound Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Metal Italian Greyhound Dogs This Super pair of Dogs has a good patina they have a Grey Green colour and are set on black plinths They are in very good condition with ...
Category

1960s Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Category

1960s Italian Other Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Iconic Rare Pair of Vivienne Westwood Shoes
Located in New York, NY
True collectors dream. Iconic pair of rare gold leather platform shoes by Vivienne Westwood. These were made especially for the runway and are in a British size 9 There are a few ...
Category

1990s English Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural early 20th century coconut splitter was carved into the form of a crouching beast ready to pounce. It was likely a merchant's tool in a Southeast Asian market used to...
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Steel

20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plated Horse Head
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian silver plated horse head. Measurements: Height: 8" Length: 6" Width: 2.5"
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1956 Hawaiian Hula Girl Native Male Ceramic Statue Pair by Bette
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1956 Mid-century Hawaiian hula girl & native male ceramic statue set. Each captures the charm of Hawaiian culture from the post-war era with a gloss paint finish and energetic e...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spectacular AAA Natural Citrine Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exceptional Collector’s Piece with Vivid Madeira Orange Color and Brilliant Sparkle ▫️ Description The rarest color among all citrines, intense Madeira citrine is deeper and bolde...
Category

2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Wave Crystal Sculpture Aquamarine Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Artistic sculpture of crystal of maximum artisanal qualty signed Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy). Innovative design, fine craftmanship and a stron...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Raul Varnerin Contemporary Argentine Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Abstract Wood Sculpture (signed: PETER BELSLEY, LOS ALTAS)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Livio Seguso for Oggetti Colorful Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A signed and labelled sculpture by Livio Seguso for Oggetti. Beautiful color and design. Signed por Oggetti seguso A.V. This piece is quite stunning and in good condition, with age a...
Category

20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lifesize Black Rearing Horse Fiberglass Outdoor Garden Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificent Lifesize Rearing Horse fiberglass outdoor garden statue. This black fiberglass rearing horse statue has a deep and noble look, with its hind legs upright and its front le...
Category

2010s American Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Vintage 1960s Modernist Inspired Handcrafted Hanging Wall Sculpture/Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s Modernist inspired handcrafted hanging wall sculpture / room divider by New Zealand Artist Andrew Reid. circa 1990s. Features a combi...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wire

"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
Category

Early 1900s Italian Beaux Arts Antique Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture Matte Finish
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern ceramic cheetah sculpture from Italy captures the sleek elegance and grace of the majestic feline. Expertly ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed by artist Stanislaus Capeque for Goldschnider, circa 1930, the sculpture presents a traditional Valkyrie from Norse mythology in armor and shi...
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Sculptures

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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