Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze. Slightly pensive and somewhat angelic gaze. Mounted ...
Bronze
Ancient Roman Sculpture of the hero Hercules in marble
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Provenance - Private collection, Pamiers, France. A small marble sculpture carved in the round depicting a recumbent, nude Hercules, with powerful muscles that represent his superna...
Marble
Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century brown patinated cast bronze animalier figure of a work horse in harness. Very fine detail and a beautiful quality bronze. Signed in the bronze T. Gechter for ...
Bronze
Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small black and grey marble obelisks in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. Pair of small Napoleon III style obelisks, 20th century, in black and grey marble. Dimensions ...
Marble
Art Deco Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Small silver-plated bronze lapin, rabbit, signed
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Our Magnificent Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz silver bronze, Rabbit is in Beautiful conditions! it has a marble base and it is signed on the base Ed. M. Sandoz and Susse Freres Pari...
Marble, Bronze
Small Gilt and Patinated Bronze of Cupid on a Lion, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Engraved on the cupid's paddle "Omnia Vincit Amor" which translates "Love Conquers All". Signed by Thomas Weeks of Tichburne St.
Bronze
19th Century Napoléon III Gilt Bronze Sculpture with Putti and Champlevé Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Napoléon III gilt bronze sculpture of Putti and champlevé bowl with marble base, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint, enamel, stone, mar...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Tin
$680Sale Price|20% Off
A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well cast patinated bronzed metal statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in full military garb on his horse Marengo. The statue is ona faux speckled green marble metal base. The statue...
Metal
Small Thermometer in Ceramic By Mithe Espelt with Bird decor
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Charming ceramic wall thermometer by Mithé Espelt, adorned with floral designs and a prominent bird, all showcased in various shades of blue glaze. A small decorative thermometer ma...
Ceramic
Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel San...
Silver, Bronze, Nickel, Metal
$2,053Sale Price|20% Off
Small French Gilded Mirror with Framed Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient small mirror, of French origin, gilded with sculptures in the frame and cymatium, beautiful and adaptable anywhere (bathrooms, above furniture, above fireplaces, etc...), fro...
Poplar
$1,507Sale Price|30% Off
Grand Tour Bronze Statue Of Atalanta, Thiébaut Freres
By Thiebaut Freres, Fumiére et Cie
Located in Lisbon, PT
Small french bronze sculpture of the mythological huntress Atalanta, cast by the iconic Thiébaut Frères foundry during its final years as “Thiébaut Frères, Fumière et Cie” (1920–1926...
Marble, Bronze
A Small RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST Wall MIRROR Sculpture, VALLAURIS, France 1970
By Vallauris
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural, small and elegant wall mirror, wide free-form frame with scarified reliefs, milky white enamelled ceramic, by yet unknown artist, from Vallauris, France 1970.
Ceramic
Child riding a bucket, figurine. Calamine. Circa 1900.
Located in Madrid, ES
Stylistically, the piece presents common characteristics in small French school sculptures from the second half of the 19th century.
Other
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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