FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A FINELY DETAILED JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO EISUKE, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890. From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this outstanding...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Pottery Komainu Lion-Dogs, Pair / Edo Period / Shrine Guardians

$1,800 / set

H 11.82 in W 5.4 in D 6.34 in

Antique Japanese Pottery Komainu Lion-Dogs, Pair / Edo Period / Shrine Guardians

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a pair of pottery Komainu (guardian lion-dogs) believed to have been made during the Edo period, in the area around present-day Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Komainu are mythical...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery, Stoneware

Nando KallweitAntonio by Nando Kallweit. Elegant bronze sculpture, Edition of 25, 2018

$2,387

$3,800

H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in

Japanse Bronze Shishi Foo Lion by Shuzan / Hideyama, Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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$44,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 25.25 in W 20.25 in D 3.25 in

Fine Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Jesus Christ Crowned with Thorns

By (circle of) Pierre Mignard

Located in LA, CA

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within its original gilt wood and gesso carved f...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Wood

Japanese Meiji carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces Bamboo

$1,012

H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 0.79 in

Japanese Meiji carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces Bamboo

Located in Valladolid, ES

Unique Japanese carved wooden walking stick featuring multiple faces; Meiji period, late 19th century. The shaft of the cane, made of thick bamboo, displays a continuous, overlapping...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Bamboo

Edward Henry PotthastWading, Impressionist Oil on Board Painting, Late 19th Century, Signed

$285,000

H 11.25 in W 15.5 in

Wading, Impressionist Oil on Board Painting, Late 19th Century, Signed

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in New York, NY

EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American, 1857-1927) Wading oil on board signed E. Potthast, l.l. 11 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (18 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.) Provenance: Traxel Art Galleries, Cincinnati,...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

$700

H 3.75 in W 10.24 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Folk Art Sleeping Cat Sculpture 1900s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden sleeping cat. It is believed to date from the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). Although the exact type of wood is unknown, it appears to b...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pierre Auguste RenoirPIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR "Enfants jouant à la balle", 1900

$69,000

H 40 in W 36 in

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR "Enfants jouant à la balle"

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) "Enfants jouant à la balle" Lithograph in colors, on Arches Ingres laid paper watermark MBM, 1900, from the edition of 200, published by Ambroise V...

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

$500,000

H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Panelling

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Marble

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

$124,900

H 42 in W 29 in D 6 in

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Floren...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Architectural Elements

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Carrara Marble

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Japanese Figurative Wood Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese figurative wood sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and ceramic, all Japanese figurative wood sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Japanese figurative wood sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Japanese figurative wood sculptures bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese figurative wood sculptures over the years, but those made by Eisuke Miyao are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Figurative Wood Sculptures?

Prices for Japanese figurative wood sculptures start at $180 and top out at $1,200,000 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You

Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.

Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.

There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.

When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.

On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.

Alexandre Noll Carved a Niche for Wood Objects in the Mid-Century Canon

The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.

How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass

After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.

Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round

The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.

He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?

The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

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