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What is a figurative sculpture?

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What is a figurative sculpture?

A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Lucienne Heuvelmans, Virgin and Child, Art Deco Figurative Sculpture
By Lucienne Heuvelmans 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated bronze and ivory art deco sculpture of the Virgin Mary tenderly holding her child, Jesus, by Lucienne Heuvelmans, signed. France 1920s. Very good condition. Dimen...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Blowfish sculpture by Mizraim Cárdenas
By Mizraim Cárdenas
Located in Morelia, MI
Mirror polished stainless steel Blowfish by renowed mexican artist Mizraim Cárdenas. This is one of the most interesting sculptures of the Michoacan-based sculptor, not only because ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Animal Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Sergio Bustamante Life Size Brass Walrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Life sized brass and copper sculpture of a walrus created by Sergio Bustamante of Mexico circa 1960’s. Part of his magical menagerie of polished brass creatures. Very good condition ...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Archimede Seguso Murano Red Black Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown red and black Italian art glass mini baby bird figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and it still retains the original "Arc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990. In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative. Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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