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What is a figurative sculpture?
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A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
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French Art Deco Sculpture by Georges Gori
By Georges Gori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alluring French Art Deco green patinated bronze sculpture depicting a young nude woman gracefully reclining back while a pair of baby goats are playing with her feet. The rectangular...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey glaze that cloaks its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday serving dish, t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Terracota bronce patinated
Manufactured in Spain
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preser...
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Metal
Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco silvered metal elephant sculpture holding a bowl/ashtray by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Austria
By: Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Material: metal, silver, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Unique Ceramic Monkey Teapot Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a truly unique masterpiece: the Monkey Teapot by Love Art Ceramic. Handcrafted with precision and passion, this teapot stands as a testament to the artistry of its creato...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Bronze Cocker Spaniel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A late 19th century cocker spaniel holding a toy in it's mouth. Bronze.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze