Venus De Medici
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Bronze
2010s Italian Busts
Plaster
Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Busts
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Statues
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Stone, Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Resin
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Fiberglass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
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Antique 19th Century British Statues
Plaster
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures
Stucco
20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1980s Statues
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique 1890s French Other Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1910s Italian Statues
Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Sculptures
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Statues
Antique 19th Century French Statues
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Alabaster
Antique Late 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Statues
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Statues
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century French Classical Roman Statues
Cast Stone
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Statues
Sandstone
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Statuary Marble
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Statues
Marble
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1890s Windows
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Statues
Marble
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Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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