Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
Glass, Beads
African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood & Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Cameroon 20th Century carved wood Namur female fertility doll in a stylized curved form, wrapped with white, yellow & red beaded necklaces. Wear to finish with losses
African Togo Carved Wood Legba Aja Figure with Beads, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Togo 20th Century carved wood Legba Aja (goddess of healing, herbs & knowledge) figure in a minimalist style with a string of beads wrapped around her left leg, mounted o...
Beads
$823Sale Price / item|20% Off
Folk African Sculpture Beaded Figure Abstract Art, Yoruba Carved Figure Nigeri
Located in Wembley, GB
Yoruba Carved Figure Nigeria Tribal African Sculpture Beaded Figure A compelling and finely carved Yoruba wooden figure from Nigeria, representing the rich artistic heritage and spir...
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Handmade African Black Beaded Cowrie Shell Shield with Stand, 21-Inch Diameter
Located in Farmington, UT
Handcrafted in Cameroon, this decorative African shield pairs dense black beadwork with natural cowrie shells. A circular shell centerpiece and a shell-trimmed border create a textur...
Shell, Beads
Handmade African White Beaded Cowrie Shell Shield with Stand, 21-Inch Diameter
Located in Farmington, UT
Handcrafted in Cameroon, this decorative African shield combines white beadwork with natural cowrie shells. Concentric beading surrounds a raised shell centerpiece, while a shell-tri...
Shell, Beads
Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Bead Floor Sculptures (Large, Med + Small)
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Each clay bead that makes up the Moringa Floor Sculpture is hand rolled using raw clay.
Clay
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king).
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood, Twine
African Congo 20th Century Carved Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...
Ash
African Ashanti Fertility Doll, Carved Ash Wood, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Ghana Contemporary carved wood Ashanti fertility doll in a minimalist style features a flattened ovoid head, incised hair texture, shallow relief brow and facial features, ta...
Ash
African Congo 20th Century Songye Kfwebe Mask, Carved Wood Design
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...
Paint
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wooden Luba Female Fertility Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African D.R Congo 20th-Century carved wooden Luba female fertility figure with beaded black, blue, white and red earrings Fair, nice authentic patina, vertical expansion cracks thro...
$1,180 / set
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
African Bronze Currency Cuff, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Yoruba beaded king’s hat is a masterwork of royal artistry, embodying the prestige, spirituality, and ceremonial grandeur of Yoruba court culture. Densely adorned with...
Raffia, Beads
Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons Wall Sculpture From South Africa, Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads. The canvas does have stain...
Canvas, Beads
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions of wood are painted. Attributed to Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa. Mid-late 20th century. ...
Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
Beads
African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal, ceremonial
Fabric, Beads
African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, beaded, headdress,hat, tribal, ceremonial, beads
Fabric, Beads
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base.
Clay, Beads
Large Beaded African Warthog
Located in New York, NY
Large Beaded African Warthog. Handmade in Africa from beads and wire. Deep-blue metallic body, hair, and tail with white tusks. 36"L x 24" H x 11" W
Wire
African Beaded Heads
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a set of five African beaded heads from Cameroon . Made of Clay and beads and put on removable Lucite stands They are all handmade.
Beads, Clay
African White Yoruba Beaded Oba Crown
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba peoples of Nigeria are some of Africa's most famous artisans. Their deep mythologies fired the imaginations and talents of skilled craftspeople to create extraordinary wor...
Fabric
African Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Apron Set of 2
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
African Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Apron set of two. Great Vintage pieces to add to your collection. Beautifully show cased in custom framing. Dimensions: Dark Apron: 26.75w x 1.25...
Beads
South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
There is an unimaginable amount of ambition on display here but the out come is certainly worth the effort. The artist has managed to capture the majesty and intelligence of two of t...
Glass
Museum Quality African Mask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely intricate museum quality African mask. Very ornate with hundreds of beads and shells. Excellent vintage condition. Other masks for sale in separate listings.
Beads, Shell, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 12 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Contemporary African Mask Painted & Fused Glass & Bead Designs by Ruth Brockman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An artful and eclectic contemporary interpretation of an African mask. Made with painted and fused glass with a beaded designs by famed glass artist Ruth Brockman, 1985. A fantastic ...
Glass
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king).
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king).
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 21 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Bronze Necklace of 18th and 19th Igbo Bug Beads from Nigeria Africa Jewelry
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Bronze Necklace of 18th and 19th Igbo Bug Beads from Nigeria Africa A classic, understated, elegant necklace. Antique “bug” beads, of solid bronze...
Brass
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Metal
Large Beaded African Female Wood Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large African wood sculpture of a female. It has colorful beads, seashells and brass metal.
Brass
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking and unusual.
Beads, Clay
Sold
H 28 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, & Shells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Medicine Man" is a wooden sculpture with glass beads, cloth, a metal bell, and cowry shells used to adorn it. It was made by an unknown artist from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. It t...
Textile, Wood
African Beaded Head from Cameroon
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a handmade African beaded head over clay from Cameroon Mounted on a Lucite base.
Clay, Beads
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads.
Clay, Beads
African Bone Beads in Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural African bone beads Each one is unique, we have several available. Measures: 12" length from top knot to bottom.
Bone
20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon Offered is a beaded Mid-20th Century African Fali fertility doll which comes from Cameroon. This doll with it's phallic...
Leather, Wood, Beads
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Cotton, Yarn, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Cotton, Yarn, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Metal
20th Century Bamileke West African Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
An intricately carved and poly-chromed ceremonial mask from the Bamileke people of Cameroon, West Africa. Nicely detailed with a beard of bamboo, shell details and woven straw for th...
Bamboo, Straw, Wood, Beads
African Beaded Doll
Located in Sarasota, FL
A carved, hand painted and beaded African doll from Nigeria, free-standing
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Beads
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Beads
Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures. Bought on a recent trip to Morocco, these stunning sculptures have great scale and vibrant colouring.
Round Orange Beaded Decorative African Wood Shield
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Round Orange Beaded Decorative African Wood Shield. Orange beads on wood with cowride shells in the middle. Handle in the back, also a hanging hook. Handmade. Size: 20.5"D x 3.5"D
Shell, Wood, Beads
$710
H 32.29 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 16x17cm H:82cm Traditional sculpture from the Democratic Republic of ...
Wood
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy Dimensions: L 18 cm x H 37 cm x D 15 cm ( L 7" x H 14.5" x D 5.9") We recently came across the untouched i...
Murano Glass
$6,117
H 23.2 in W 18.1 in D 13.7 in
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style Origin: Italy, first half 20th centur...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
$658
H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Metal
$4,388
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
Exotic Bird Parrot Garden Figure Majolica Handcrafted and Hand Painted
By Joseph Wackerle
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted majolica figure is perfect for your interior or garden. The material is frost resistant and does not fade in sunlight. The tropical flair makes it a perfect complime...
Maiolica
$580
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 3.38 in
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Worn Loved Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very worn face, large eyes. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibeji figure with pointed headdress, large ...
Wood
Hand Painted Ronzan Italian Ceramic Parrot Sculpture
Located in Voorburg, NL
A striking example of mid-century Italian ceramic art, this Ronzan parrot sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and expressive design for which the Ronzan brothers are reno...
Ceramic
$1,432
H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Parrot Sculpture multicolor Murano glass and gold, vintage Formia Venezia Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, green and amber parrot with crystal details, Italy Dimensions: L 21 cm x H 38 cm x D 21 cm ( L 8.2" x H 14.9" x D 8.2") We recently came across the untou...
Murano Glass
$423
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
$560
H 11.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall Sandals
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with open eyes, domed hat or hair style with carved decora...
Wood
$160
H 2.63 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra-thin hand blown glass, hand painted with a kind of cold paint, would be a great antiq...
Mercury Glass
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h ...
Wood
$4,582
H 28.35 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...
Wood
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Ambete reliquary figure features an oval head with inlaid cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope be...
$360
H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 3.25 in
Parrot on Tree Murano Art Glass Sculpture Figure Mid-20th Century, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano, Italian art glass, parrot on a tree, multicolored sculpture, circa 1970. Beautiful vintage mouth-blown Murano art glass sculpture featuring colorful parrot on a large tree sc...
Blown Glass
$450
H 10 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered, Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and eroded old male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina and use. Strong face with projecting eyes. A finely carved Yoruba male...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Archaistic Brass Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive pair of chinoiserie-inspired brass table lamps in the manner of Hollywood Regency designer James Mont. Traditional form being a fang (square) interpretation of hu and g...
Brass
$22,500 / set
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Max Ingrand “2240” Sconces for Fontana Arte, 1961, Set of 2
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “2240” sconces for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, 1961, Set of 2 Designed by Max Ingrand during his celebrated artistic direction at Fontana Arte, this model reflects th...
Brass
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India. An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
Brass, Steel
Rose Gold Convex Wall Mirror, 100 cm Diameter, Silvered Glass, UK Made
Located in Farnham, GB
The Ravello rose gold is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror is silvered using traditional methods and fabri...
Mirror
$3,437
H 25.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.75 in
Model of a greenhouse, in the style of the “Serre de Jardin”, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Model of a greenhouse in glass and iron. The greenhouse has an iron base, rectangular in shape, with cut corners. The body of the greenhouse, made of iron and glass, is welded to the...
Iron
19th Century Statuario Marble Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th-century antique sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Neoclassical style. The very detailed and finely hand-carved bust is sculpted from a solid block of white Statuario marb...
Marble
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handpainted Wedding Chest, Hungary, 1843. This exquisite chest exhibits splendid hand-painted floral motifs executed in pretty reds, blues, and yellows cast against a dark ...
Pine, Paint
$24Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Keepsake Storage
Located in New York, NY
Decorate your home or office with ancient marine life with this Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Natural Decor, measuring 2.25″ x 2.5″. Crafted from fossil-rich ...
Rock Crystal
$319 / item
H 8.86 in Dm 5.32 in
Established & Sons GELATO Glass Table Lamp in Rose Finish by Carlo Nason
By Established & Sons, Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in the 1960s as a wired table lamp, Carlo Nason and Established & Sons have redeveloped Gelato into a portable glass lamp, bringing the Italian designer’s art...
Aluminum
$2,450 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Deco Paris Street Lamp Style Prismatic Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the distinctive glow of historic Parisian streetlights, this large globe pendant light is a contemporary design from our own workshop. At the heart of the fixture lies a...
Metal
$52,502 / item
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Penedo Display Cabinet by Rute Martins, Patagonia Granite and Oak Root
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Penedo display cabinet by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in natural white oak root veneer with a backlit Patagonia granite back panel and antique brass details. Handcrafted in Port...
Quartz, Granite, Brass
French Kingwood 19th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style Kingwood vitrine, having gilded ormolu mounts, serpentine fronted with shaped glass panels, glass shelves within, foliate marq...
Ormolu
Antique 17th Century Flemish Garden Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Flemish Garden tapestry depicting a serene countryside landscape. Woven in wool and silk, this tapestry displays an exquisite sense of artistry and depth. Two charming...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Plaster
$515
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
Painting of a boat scene, oil on panel, signed, France, early 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-century French painting, oil on panel, depicting a lively riverside scene. The composition features a village with southern-style architecture, bordered by calm waters whe...
Wood, Paint
$1,947
H 0.3 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...
Gold
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.