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Modern Figurative Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Wendy Hendelman White Alabaster Torso Sculpture, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's White Alabaster Torso Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the prim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Alabaster

Furkel Sculpture in sunken Multicolor Finishes in Murano Glass, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Furkel Sculpture in sunken Multicolor Finishes in Murano Glass, Italy. This incredible Italian Venetian sculpture is truly unique, a...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Galactica A Mirror Sculpture by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Galactica A Mirror Sculpture by SB26 Dimensions: W 120 x D 10 x H 82 cm Materials: Stainless Steel, Copper finishing. Galactica is a visual vocabulary, inspired by both ret...
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2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Gaston Schweitzer : "Potatoes picker ", original plaster -1958
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gaston SCHWEITZER (1879-1962? France): "Potato picker" Original plaster with medium "ground colour" patina Unique piece Signed with artist monogram on base Dated "6.58" (June 1958...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

AB Pair of Surrealist Seated Figurative Bronze Sculptures, 1977
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Post Surrealist. handcrafted studio solid bronze abstract sculptures. Featuring Modern handmade, balanced, chair like forms with seated, leaning figures. Versatile. Bookshelf. Mantle. Signed AB 1977 3/9. Three in series of...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Dancing Women Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing woman with candle holder. Materials: Patinated bronze Brown, signed and justified EA on the base. Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de France award in the S...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Painted Black/Grey/Off-White by Christofer Kochs
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary wooden life-size sculpture created by circular sawing, black-grey-off-white painted on white-stuff. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2009. Measures: Iron base 40 x 40 cm The obj...
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Early 2000s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Berrocal Figural La Mini Cariatide Puzzle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Berrocal figural puzzle sculpture. Nickel-plated bronze signed and numbered on the base.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

La Urna Urn by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
La Urna Urn by Acoocooro Dimensions: ø 27 x H 35 cm. Materials: Stackable urns and vessels (3) and tray (1) produced in turned white cedar wood; natural gourd ("guaje"); maque and la...
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2010s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura of self-containment was created in 2013-20...
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay

YOUNG GIRL WITH FLOWERS IN TUSCAN TERRACOTTA H: 115cm 21th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
YOUNG GIRL WITH FLOWERS IN TUSCAN TERRACOTTA H: 115cm 21th Century Statue in Tuscan terracotta, height 115 cm. High quality product, very well finished statue. Patinated by hand acc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Henri Collomb, French Artist 20th Century, “Couple Dansant”
Located in Belmont, MA
Henri Collomb, French artist (1905-?), “Couple Dansant” (Dancing couple), walnut hand carved. The sculpture has a monogram and is dated 192... Henri Collomb was born in 1905 and w...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Bronze sculpture of San Francesco by Giovanni Ferrabini
Located in Milan, Italy
Bronze sculpture of San Francesco by Giovanni Ferrabini in 1964. Signed Ferrabini. Exhibited in Bologna, VI Biennale Nazionale d'Arte Sacra Contemporanea, 1964. Biography Giovanni F...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Steel Sculpture, Janos Maróti, Hungary, 1984
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Steel sculpture, Janos Maróti, Hungary, 1984 Material: Chromium Length: base 32,5 x 29,5cm Width: 44,5cm Height: 48,5cm
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Italy 1980 Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture Bruno Chersicla Cherubino Ruggine
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known artist Bruno Chersicla. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by the Certif...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Crouching Woman Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A very cute "cubist" sculpture in metallic color. Great for a coffee table or on your desk. Adds a very nice touch to your current decor. Metallic color sculpture "cubist" .
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Sculpture by Gaetano Pesce for The Museum of Modern Art New York
Located in Milan, Italy
Polyurethane sculpture created by Gaetano Pesce for The Museum of Modern Art New York, 1972, published by Centro Cassina, Italy. Biography Gaetano Pesce (1939 - 2024) was born in La...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Rubber

Glass Sculpture “Holding Up Heaven” Blue and Purple Liuli Fine Art Collector
Located in Palm Springs, CA
I have never had a piece of glass in the store that god has many compliments and comments as this piece. It is made by Liuli, a Fine Art glassmaker in China with collectors and museu...
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Early 2000s Chinese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass

Rat Dog Sculpture in Fiberglass by Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We love this piece! Number 2 from an edition of 2, the other was sold recently on Saatchi online, and honestly we don't mind rat dog hanging around, he eats no...
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2010s English Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Anatomical Foot Model
Located in Faversham, GB
A detailed anatomical figure of a foot made by leading anatomical figure specialist, SOMSO. The model shows an accurate depiction of the bones, musc...
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20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Acrylic, Silicone

Anatomical Foot Model
Anatomical Foot Model
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Abstract Wooden Sculpture "Chimera" Painted Grey-White by Christofer Kochs 2017
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary abstract wooden sculpture "Chimera" created by circular sawing, lightgrey painted on white-stuff. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2017 The object looks light, although it is ma...
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Sculptures "Skull" and "Hand" in painted plaster, 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sculptures "Skull" and "Hand" in painted plaster, 20th century Height 35cm x 20cm good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

In stock in Los Angeles, 7 inches White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. In Stock in Los Angeles White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Magnificent Spanish Sculpture "Heart" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Spanish Sculpture "Heart" 20th Century golden metal 50cm x 35cm metallic base Perfect condition
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20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura of self-containment was created in 2013-2...
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay

Modern Style Carved Gemstones Humming Bird Group
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique modern style finely carved six gemstones humming birds on a large Rock Crystal in various positions, Amethyst Quartz, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli and other gemstones The caref...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Iron

Bonsai Sculpture in Bronze on a Marble Base by Elan Atelier (made to order)
Located in New York, NY
Bonsai Sculpture in textural cast bronze with verdigris and antique-bronze finish on a white marble base. Made to order. The base is available in black or white marble. Dimensions...
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2010s European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Set of 3 Anonymus Family Light Sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 3 anonymus family Light sculptures by Atelier Haute Cuisine Dimensions: 180 x 28 cm, 185 x 34, 210 x 41 cm Materials: Fiberglass, UV, weather resistant topcoat, E27 LED, ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass

Henri Collomb, French Artist 20th Century, “Nu Féminin Allongé”
Located in Belmont, MA
Henri Collomb, French artist (1905-?), “Nu féminin allongé (Lying female nude), walnut hand carved. The sculpture has a signature. Henri Collomb was born...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th Century crystal "The Circuit" art glass moto racing sculpture paperweight by, Daum. and designed by, Xavier Froissart. The crystal glass sculpture depicts a moto racer with bent knee leaning into curve giving it a realistic ook and one that is in motion. circa 1987 Measurements: height: 3-1/2" x length: 5.5 in. Signature: Signed "DAUM France" Biography: Xavier Froissart was the designer of the Signature series of Daum's crystal car...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Hyperrealistisch bronzen tray
Located in PARIS, FR
Daniel Spoerri, pseudonym of Daniel Isaak Feinstein, born March 27, 1930 in Galați (Romania) and died November 6, 2024 in Vienna (Austria), is a Swiss visual artist of Romanian origi...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary "Tour de France" Cyclist Bronze Sculpture
Located in LEGNY, FR
Exceptional contemporary Bronze sculpture of the cyclist "Tour de France". Dutch manufacturing. Very original piece that can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. Very beautiful gr...
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2010s Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sébastien Tamari, Femme Nu, French Modernist Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1960s
By Sebastien Tamari
Located in New York, NY
Sébastien Tamari (French, 1900-1991) 1900 Birth in Baku of Sébastien Tamari (Russian Empire). 1920 He left his hometown due to political events. He travelled through the Caucas...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Alessandro Mendini Model Metopa 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fountain in Bronze. "Crying Boy" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The figure has a great expressiveness, the child's face reflects panic and anguish, and is in foreshortening as if wanting to move away from the animal. The piece is held on a circul...
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Patinated Bronze Sculpture, circa 1970, Creator to Identify
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patinated bronze sculpture, circa 1970. Creator to identify composed of two assembled elements.
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1970s European Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 15 Pieces. Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 22.9 x H 119.4 cm. Materials: Painted black hard maple. Sculptures will be signed and n...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Maple

Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture Signed Schiavon, Italy, 2012
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass lovers sculpture signed Schiavon. Italy, 2012.
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass

Terracotta Apple Sculpture – Tuscany, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
"Terracotta Apple Sculpture – Tuscany, 1950s" Materials: Terracotta and bronze Origin: Tuscany, Italy Period: 1950s Dimensions: 44 x 35 x 18 cm Unique decorative sculpture in the sh...
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Scheib, Alsbach Soult Germany Porcelain General on Horseback
Located in Toledo, OH
Soult Scheibe - Alsbach Germany porcelain general on horseback holding a spy glass. Gold birds on the corners. No damage. Dimensions: 3.5" depth x 8.5" W x 1...
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20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Italian Study of "Il Braccio di Davide", Small Size Scale 1:1 Rome, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gesso statue small size of the arm of Michelangelo's David. Scale 1:1 Crafted from an Art School in Rome, Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Sándor Bánszky (1888-1918) Bending Figure
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Sándor Bánszky (Szeged, February 11, 1888 – Villefranche-de-Rouergue, 1918). Bánszky, an orphan supported by the Szeged Orphan's Court, studied in Székelyudvarhely and worked at the ...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sheryl C. Benjamin Female Nude Modernist Abstract Solid Carved Marble Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Female Nude Abstract Modernist Solid Carved Marble Sculpture. Weighs approximately 30 pounds. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Original Carved Wood Sculpture Female Figure Hand Painted Carole Harrison
Located in Toledo, OH
Original hand painted carved wood female figure sculpture by Michigan artist Carole Harrison. Studied at Cranbrook 1955. Very nice condition. Dimension...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Signed and Numbered Aluminum Brogue" from an Edition of 21 by Finn Stone
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Aluminum sculpture of a brogue shoe by U.K. artist Finn Stone, one from an edition of 21.
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2010s English Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century base wood: 9cm x 11cm sculture bronze: 20cm total: 37cm very good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 17.8 x W 25.4 x H 83.8 cm. Materials: Painted black hard maple. Sculptures will be signed and n...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Maple

Alessandro Mendini Model Criso 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Spiritello Sculpture Prototype by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
"Spiritello" plexiglass sculpture designed by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, circa 1990. Signed Alchimia, A. Guerriero. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero establ...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plexiglass

Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 43.2 cm. Materials: Walnut. Finished with a soft matte water-based la...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Ceramic Sculpture Blanko Model by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture model Blanko designed by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions. Limited edition of 99 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on...
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2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left"
Located in Chicago, IL
Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female looking Left" Chicago School of Painters Ken Warneke Face Painting "Female Looking Left"
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1980s Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Masonite, Paint

Italian modern Wooden sculpture of a bone by N.F. Puccio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sculpture of a bone by N.F. Puccio, 1990s Sculpture entirely in painted wood. This object represents a short and thick bone, probably from an animal. The square...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Alessandro Mendini Model Entasi 12 Colonne Collection Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture of the 12 columns collection designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 10 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Alessan...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 12.7 x H 31.8 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Set Of 2 Versailles Nickel Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Versailles Nickel Door Handles With Condamnation by Jérôme Bugara Dimensions: D 5 x W 13,2 x H 6 cm. Materials: Nickel. Available in diffe...
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2010s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Nickel

Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 10,2 x H 30,5 cm. Materials: Ebonized ash. Please expect minor differences in wood grain and other naturally occur...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ash

Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 22.9 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numb...
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2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Maple, Walnut

Bernard Lombot, French Ceramist, Unique Ceramic Sculpture, Standing Green Man
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernard Lombot, French ceramist, unique ceramic sculpture, standing green man. Approx. 1980s. In perfect condition. Signed BL. Dimensions: H 25.0 x D 13.5 cm.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

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