Figurative Sculptures
18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Oil
1850s American Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1860s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble
1950s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1880s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1950s Academic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Resin, Glass, Cotton
18th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures
Wood
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Brass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plexiglass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Plexiglass
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Walnut, Wood, Glass
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Wood Panel
1960s Post-War Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware, Ceramic
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Sculptures
Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Feminist Figurative Sculptures
Metal
1790s Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Brass
Bring Figurative Sculptures into Your Home
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.