French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Stamped Tiffany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely decorative French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu statue stamped Tiffany. The statue is raised by an oblong base with a wonderfully executed wav...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 22.45 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Antique Tiffany & Co Stamped Venus De Milo Bronze Statue Red Tion Sauvage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1890-1900 Tiffany & Co stamped Venus De Milo Bronze statue signed Red Tion Sauvage An extremely ironical scul...
Bronze
$16,250
H 30 in W 18 in D 9 in
Fine French Patinated Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine French antique patinated bronze figural group titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) late 19th century. Depicting a figure of winged Victory with a ...
Bronze
Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 19th century French sculpture by L. & F. Moreau depicting a young girl holding a bowl of berries seated on cresting waves and a bird in flight. Made of spelter, or pot metal, w...
Spelter
$6,500
H 18.13 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
1880s French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Find in Pompeii!” by Hippolyte Moulin
By Thiebaut Freres
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HIPPOLYTE ALEXANDRE JULIEN MOULIN French, 1832-1884 "Une Trouvaille à Pompéi" (A Find in Pompeii) Sand-cast and patinated bronze Signed on base "Moulin", sealed with foundry cache...
Bronze
$350,000
H 102 in W 30 in D 26.75 in
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victis" and signed by A...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$13,000
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Black Belgian marble statue of 'La Fortuna'. Fortuna is raised on a mottled black Belgian marble pedestal ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$15,200
H 17.25 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The statue is raised by a rectangular ormolu base with a most elegant and decorati...
Bronze, Ormolu
$18,900
H 19 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble statue. The statue is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with a most elegant...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
E Picault, Victoria, Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Victoria: bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a victorious warrior, on a red marble base This bronze is entitled "Victoria" and is signed by the artist Emile Picault Emile Pica...
Marble, Bronze
$15,200
H 18 in W 14 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue, after Charles Gabriel Lemire
By Charles G. Lemire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very elegant French mid 19th Century patinated bronze statue of a cherub, after Charles Gabriel Lemire. The statue is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base...
Marble, Bronze
$20,217
H 39 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Salammbô by Marcel Début
By Marcel Debut
Located in London, GB
A Large Figural Bronze Sculpture of Salammbô By Marcel Début The patinated figure representing the character from Gustave Flaubert's titular novel Salammbô, as evidenced by the cart...
Bronze
$9,800
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 7.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Statue
By E. Laurent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue, signed E. Laurent. The statue is raised by an elegant oblong shaped ormolu base with...
Bronze, Ormolu
$9,700
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 5.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The statue is raised by a circular base with a tree trunk and a fallen water vessel amidst fine folia...
Bronze, Ormolu
$15,200
H 19 in W 10.75 in D 13 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze and Ormolu Statue, Signed Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu statue signed Houdon. The statue is raised by a wonderfully execute...
Bronze, Ormolu
$15,300
H 22.5 in W 8 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Statue Allegorie De L'amour Maternel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and finely detailed French 19th century Ormolu and Patinated Bronze statue titled Allegorie de L'amour Maternel, signed Fraikin and Vittoz. The stunning statue's title me...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze, representing a young man from antiquity sitting in nature, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A patinated bronze sculpture of a young man from antiquit...
Bronze
$10,400
H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Giltwood, and Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, giltwood, and Rouge du Languedoc marble statue. The statue is raised by an elegant giltwood base ...
Marble, Bronze
Extraordinary Longobard Hammered Glass & Iron Ceiling Fixture 1970s
By Longobard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, 1970s Longobard chandelier made with hammered glass and wrought iron framing. Typical of Longobard pieces, this chandelier features dark, hand-forged wrought-iron frames a...
Iron
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceive...
Marble, Ormolu
Spanish 17th Century Oil Painting
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 17th century Oil Painting of Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian saint and virgin, martyred in the early fourth century by the emperor Maxentius. Catherine was both ...
Canvas
Jules Moigniez, French Bronze Horse
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Norwalk, CT
An untitled bronze sculpture depicting a horse and greyhound. Beautiful bronze work, standing on realistic base, signed on the back of the base: J. Moigniez (French 1835-1894). This ...
Bronze
$59,251
H 94.49 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Magnificent Life-Size Marble Sculpture from Italy 200 CM PAIR OF CARIATIDES
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...
Marble
"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125t...
Paper
$41,423
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Life-Size Greek Mythological Sculpture in Travertine Marble – Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent life-size sculpture inspired by Greek mythology, finely carved in travertine marble. An impressive work showcasing the classical beauty and proportions of ancient Greek a...
Marble
$5,900
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This highly rare bronze of a nude male athlete preparing to left a heavy kettlebell weight was sculpted by an Austrian artist, Franz Seifert, in 1922. Although Seifert is known for ...
Bronze
$31,387
H 41 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Carlo Bugatti Moorish-Style Wall Sconces, Brass & Bone, Italy, 1888
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This asymetric pair of wall sconces is quintessentially characteristic of Carlo Bugatti’s art, designed by him around 1888. Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) trained at the Brera Academy in...
Brass, Copper
European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior
Located in London, GB
A Large European Carved Limestone Celtic Votive Head of a Male Warrior Wearing a Typical Flowing Moustache Small Beard and Curling Locks of Hair Stiffened with Lime Wash the Slit Mou...
Limestone
19th Century Window panels in stained glass
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Window panels in stained glass A set of 2 panels made of stained glass with scenes of characters walking in the forest and women with children in an interior. With colo...
Stained Glass
$4,600
H 11.75 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"Flight", Important Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Maquettes with Nude & Airplane
By Brenda Putnam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunningly sculpted and highly evocative of a harrowing period in American history, this pair of original plaster maquettes, beautifully finished in an old gold paint, were made by B...
Plaster
Abduction of Europa by Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
By Hermann Haase-Ilsenburg
Located in New Orleans, LA
A poignant work of extraordinary artistry, this bronze figure captures the mythical tale of Europa, the beautiful Phoenician princess who was kidnapped by the king of the Olympian go...
Bronze
Large Vintage Nude Figures Studio Pottery Bowl, Dated 1978, Signed
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage studio pottery bowl. Gray exterior glaze with a contrasting brown interior. Decorated around the sides with quirky blue hand painted nude people - 2 male and 2 female...
Pottery
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...
Wood
Asian Hand Carved Painted Wooden Lucky Baby Buddha on Melon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved and hand-painted baby Buddha sculpture depicts Buddha as a boy, kneeling and hugging a large melon, ready to fall asleep. The pose of the baby is reminiscent of M...
Wood, Padouk
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.