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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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1950's Walter Bosse Solid Brass Rooster Figure
Located in Bern, CH
1950's Solid Brass figure of a Rooster by Walter Bosse, Austria. Beautiful mid century decorative decorative piece to finish off a sideboard, mantlepiece or shelving unit.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Harlequin Clown Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Austria 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous antique metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a lock. Made in Austria, circa 1880s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or c...
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Antique 1880s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Art Deco Sculpture Women Bust by Fidel Aguilar, circa 1930 Terracota bronce patinated Manufactured in Spain In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preser...
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Metal

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

Vintage Decorative Wooden Board With Dutch Folk Delft Style Tiles.
Located in Seattle, WA
Could be Used as Decoration or as a Small Charcuterie Board. White Tile with Blue Motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 4 1/2 D ; 1/2 D ; 11 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century French Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Marble Base Signed Ajaccio
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique bust. Created in France circa 1950, and built of bronze, the bust stands on a black granite base and depicts French emperor...
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Mid-20th Century French Busts

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Marble, Bronze

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