Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Paint, Resin
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Granite
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Mosaic, Glass
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Resin, Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Granite
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Epoxy Resin
1930s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Paper, Cardboard, Photographic Paper, Digital
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Plywood, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
1990s Symbolist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Conceptual Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Metal, Bronze, Copper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Plexiglass, Acrylic
20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Marble
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Glaze, Luster
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass, Resin
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Automotive Paint, Ceramic
2010s Symbolist Figurative Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Neon Light
1880s French School Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Stone
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.