Italian Marble Sculpture Statue of a Girl Reading
Located in New York, NY
A signed finely carved Italian Carrara marble sculpture of a girl reading to her doll siting on a chair.
Carrara Marble
Mantel Clock "Reading Girl", France, 1870 - 1890
Located in Rīga, LV
Mantel clock "Reading girl", France, 1870 - 1890 Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, marble, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Place of Origin: France Date of Manuf...
Marble, Bronze
Italian Alabaster Bust of Girl Reading on Floor Pedestal
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 20th century Italian alabaster bust of a little girl reading a book standing on a period walnut pedestal column. Bust is apparently unsigned. Bust Height 14" Width 10" D...
Alabaster, Marble
Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book. Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD', Shipping included Free and fa...
Carrara Marble
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H 11 in W 11 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Carved Italian Marble Bust Girl Reading Book Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Italian Marble Bust Girl Reading Book Statue Sculpture. Item features remarkable carving and detail, desirable subject and form, original patina, approx 30 l...
Marble
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H 14.25 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Carved Marble Statue of Young Girl Seated and Reading
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in France circa 1880, the marble statue stands on an attached square rocky form base, and depicts a young girl seated on a rock stool, and reading a book.
Marble
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H 14 in W 8 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian 14" Carved Alabaster Marble Figure Girl Reading Book Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian 14" Carved Alabaster Marble Figure Girl Reading Book Sculpture on Revolving Base.
Alabaster
19th Century Italian Alabaster Statue of a Young Girl Reading
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Italian carved alabaster study of a young girl seated, reading a book.
Marble
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...
Ormolu
$9,500
H 29.25 in W 8 in D 11 in
Italian Marble Statue of a Young Maiden by Cesare Lapini
Located in New York, NY
CESARE LAPINI Italian, (1848-1893) Segreto Al Cuore Signed Prop ta Fratelli; Lapini; Firenze 29 1/4 x 8 x 11 inches Notes: A fine quality white marble sculpture of a you...
Marble
$32,000
H 42 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture by L. TOLDUCCI
By L. Tolducci
Located in New York, NY
L. TOLDUCCI (ITALIAN SCHOOL) 19th Century La Lezione Di Lettura Finely Carved Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Girl Reading. Signed L Tolducci Firenze Title: La Lezione Di Le...
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Lady.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate and beautifully carved Carrara marble statue depicting a young semi-nude girl, holding a bouquet of roses in one hand and a vase in the other. This late 19th century Itali...
Carrara Marble
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Carved Italian Alabaster Sculpture of a Maiden at the Well, circa 1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Tarzana, CA
Carved Italian Alabaster sculpture of a maiden at the water fountain Italy, circa 1900. Depicting a young maiden leaning on a decorated water fountain, with a onyx ball finial....
Alabaster
Grand Tour Italian Alabaster figure of Semi Nude Woman Bathing
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture depicting a semi-nude female bather in the Roman neoclassical style, finely sculpted from white alabaster stone. Apparently unsigned.
Alabaster
$20,250
H 20.5 in W 26 in D 6 in
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt figures of a boy and girl reading on each side of the clock, a central raised panel ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 18 in D 14 in
Italian Seated Figure of a Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Vestal Virgin
Located in Houston, TX
The perfection in the carving technique makes this sculpture very Special. It is carved from a fine carrara white marble with artistic Perfection. The folds in her gown and drapin...
Carrara Marble
$55,000 / set
H 56 in Dm 16 in
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Carved Italian Alabaster Figure of a Woman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th / Early 20th Century Carved Italian Alabaster Figure of a Woman with Flowers The woman wearing a white veined mottled orange alabaster pants and jacket, her hand ...
Alabaster
Italian 19th Century Alabaster Statue of a Beautiful Maiden
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Alabaster statue of a beautiful maiden after a model by Antonio Canova. The statue is raised by a circular base with a most decorative ground like des...
Marble
$16,500
H 76 in W 14 in D 13 in
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble statue of a femaie lady with her dog.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble hand carved female seated with her dog. Carrera marble pedestal included and optional.
Carrara Marble
$2,228
H 14.97 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in
French Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1870-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
French mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1870-1880 Solid bronze, fire-gilded, french around 1870-1880, original French historicism. An absolute eye catcher. Fin...
Bronze
19th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Woman
Located in New York, NY
Carved figure of a woman resting along a figural console table, 19th century.
Alabaster
$3,291Sale Price|40% Off
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Biscuit Porcelain by Edouard Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Sofia, BG
Biscuit porcelain 'Les Deux Anges' representing two embracing little angels. By the famous French sculptor Edouard Drouot (1859-1945), signed. There is a very well done restoration a...
Porcelain
$1,691Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Capodimonte late 19th Century White Porcelain Group of Male and Female Figurines
By Capodimonte
Located in Firenze, IT
A lovely antique Italian Capodimonte white porcelain biscuit male and female figurines sculptured in the round depicting in a very romantic moment. This centrepiece group features tw...
Porcelain
$8,800
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Located in Greven, DE
Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...
Enamel, Ormolu
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$2,534 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
Located in Essex, MA
With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.
Other
$2,528
H 20 in W 28 in D 1 in
Antique Scottish Highland Loch Scene at Sunset with Cottage Golden Mountains
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Loch Keepers Cottage" by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed, lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 16 x 24 inches framed: 20 x 28 inches Fine quality antiq...
Canvas, Oil
$37,500 / set
H 37 in W 63 in D 23 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...
Fabric, Giltwood
Meissen Motto Child by Acier Vintage Je Les Ramène, circa 1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back). Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed). First qua...
Porcelain
Raingo Frères, "The Geisha" Wall-Light, France, circa 1860
By Raingo Frères
Located in PARIS, FR
Large "Japonisme" six-light wall-light in patinated bronze with gold and silver highlights attr. to Raingo Frères, representing an elegant young woman in traditional Japanese Geisha ...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Continental Porcelain and Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Tarzana, CA
Pair of antique continental porcelain and bronze candlesticks. circa 1890. Height 9" width: 9". Height measured without the lighting fixture.
$2,457
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Octagonal Venetian Modern Mirror in Pink Golden Hues & Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$2,186
H 17 in W 21 in
Fine Victorian English Oil Painting Three Terrier Dogs Highland Rabbit Hole
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Three Terrier Dogs in Landscape English artist, mid 19th century circle of George Armfield (English dog painter, 1808-1893) oil on canvas, framed framed: 17 x 21 inches canvas: 8 x 1...
Oil
$3,980
H 95 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Napoleon III period display armoire and bookcase discovered in Paris, crafted from richly figured burled walnut with dramatic ebonized walnut carvings and trim. The origina...
Silk, Glass, Walnut, Burl
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides
Ceramic
$10,280
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
$6,500
H 54.5 in W 35 in D 18 in
Antique French Louis XV Vanity Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts/Porcelain Cameos
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional French vanity table with gilt bronze mounts and inlaid porcelain plates in the Sevres style having a ground of celeste blue. Painted with a floral motif. The mirrored ba...
Walnut
$2,500
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
Moonlight Seascape Original Oil Painting on Linen, Ready to Hang
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism Title: Moonlight Size: 17.5" x 23.5" x 0.8'...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.