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Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

'Foyer: Rain' Sculpture by David Kimball Anderson
By David Anderson
Located in Dallas, TX
David Kimball Anderson's sculpture, crafted from solid bronze and steel, is inspired by his interest in 17th-century Italian and 18th-century French furniture. His sources include th...
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1990s Post-Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

"Iridescence" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Pineapple Statues - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of Americana charm to your outdoor space with this pair of vintage Regency cast concrete pineapple statues. Symbolizing hospitality and w...
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Mid-20th Century Regency American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

"technology man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A bronze sculpture by John Brevard depicts a man in a profound state of contemplation, standing as if in prayer. His focus is entirely on the cell phone he holds before him, symbolizing the modern world's devotion to technology. The figure's expression, a mix of reverence and obsession, suggests a deeper narrative about the digital age's impact on human spirituality and connection. The phone, subtly detailed to hint at an apple, serves as a modern 'forbidden fruit,' representing temptation and knowledge in the digital era. The sculpture captures the intricate relationship between humanity and technology, rendered in bronze to evoke a timeless quality amidst a contemporary theme. This piece is a contemporary expression on a midcentury masterwork. Inspired by A 1947 bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti. The pointing man became the most expensive sculpture...
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach
By William Zorach
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast stone Sculpture of Nude with Cat by William Zorach Incised signature near base '©WZ Zorach William Zorach' with publisher's mark. This work is from the edition published by Robi...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Boho French Bakery Scale
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho French Bakery Scale combines Old World charm with American vintage flair. This iconic piece, with its rustic patina and classic design, adds a touch of history and chara...
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Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sterling Silver 19th Century Knight in Shinning Armor
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique sterling silver knight figurine from the 19th century is a captivating masterpiece. Dressed in full medieval armor with a staff and fl...
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19th Century Medieval Antique American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Ancient Art, Athletic Male Nude Dynamic Figure , Bronze Sculpture by Dean Kugler
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an extraordinary black bronze sculpture of a male Muay Thai fighter t by artist Dean Kugler. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the hu...
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2010s Futurist American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Relic, Classical Male Nude Torso Fragment in Amber Resin by Dean Kugler
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an extraordinary amber colored resin sculpture of a Classic male nude fragment by artist Dean Kugler. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculpture is beautifully custom mounted on a steel base with a rust patina. Dean Kugler Relic 1 resin 23.50h x 20w x 6d in 59.69h x 50.80w x 15.24d cm Kugler uses scale and the juxtaposition of disparate elements in order to engage and challenge the viewer. He combines elements such as strength and weakness or beauty and damage to be experienced simultaneously within the same piece of work to create a tense energy. Kugler also incorporates the technical skill of tight rendering with the dynamism of abstraction to create this energy to add additional excitement and intrigue to his aesthetic.   Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and figurative sculptor. His 3D work is featured primarily at Gallery Victor Armendariz in Chicago. In the last three years, Dean has also been featured at Abend Gallery in Denver, The Figge Art Museum, and Bereskin Gallery in Iowa. He has shown at SOFA Chicago in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and participated in ArtPrize in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He sees himself primarily as a sculptor due to the challenges he finds and thrives on within the process. In all its beauty, crudeness, and subtleties, the figure offers infinite opportunities to express feelings and emotions. There is also a physicality to sculpture that requires the work to be experienced through movement in order to reveal more about the piece. Dean has always been drawn to the interactive nature of large-scale sculpture that is available to the public - he loves the idea that his work entices the observer to go beyond what they can see and add tactility to the experience. By using both realism and abstraction, he creates a visual that challenges the viewer to resolve what they are seeing. Therefore, providing a greater connection between the artist and the viewer. Education 1993 – AA from Blackhawk College. 1995 – BFA from Western Illinois University. Texts 1995 – “Drawing: Skills, Means, Freedom”. Jan Clough / Ann Mullin. pub. 1995. 1993 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. 1992 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. Bibliography Dec 2022 - American Art Collector. “Room to grow”. Pages 48 and 49. 1 Oct 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article discussing a group show titled “Earth, Wind, and Fire” at Bereskin Gallery. 18 Aug 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article by Mike Schulz about my show titled “Relic” at the Quad City Arts. 1 Nov 2017 – Dispatch-Argus and QCOnline, Coverage of my showing at SOFA. 16 Dec 2016 – River Cities Reader. Article by Rick Martin about one-man art show titled “It Figures” at Black Hawk College. 22 June 2016 – Dispatch-Argus. Coverage of my one-man show titled “Animal Farm.” 22 Sept 2015 – Quad-City Times. “Body of work”. Article by David Burke about a one-man art show at Black Hawk College. 30 October 2014 – WVIK radio and online. Coverage of the ribbon-cutting for “Gravity” installation at the Rivercenter in Davenport, IA. 28 Sept 2014 – TV interview on WZZM13 in Grand Rapids covering ARTPRIZE and my sculpture, Gravity at the Gerald Ford...
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2010s Classical Greek American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

David L Deming Centurion II Abstract Modern Sculpture in Flat Black Steel, 1985
Located in Dallas, TX
An astounding abstract sculpture hand crafted by renowned Texas artist David Deming executed in 1985. It was titled "Centurion II" because of its ominous ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Stormtrooper Bent Arm Lifesize Star Wars Licensed Figure Limited Edition
Located in Paris, FR
Stormtrooper With Bent Arm Life Size Star Wars, Licensed Figure, Lucas Film, in Limited Edition 333 pieces. In Fiberglass.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...
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2010s Folk Art American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Carrara Marble Abstract Sculpture on Black Granite Base
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features an organic abstract sinuously curved form- full of verve and dynamism- with a fla...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Late 19th Century Dress Form Mannequin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Shapely dress form mannequin from the 19th century. In good working order, on castor wheels. Has minor water stains, no tears or damage to the fig...
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1880s Industrial Antique American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Blue Glass Water Balloon Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
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2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Bronze Figurines on Marble in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of contemporary elongated bronze figurines on white marble bases in the style of Alberto Giacometti, circa 1980s. The male and female bronzes are in very good vintage condition ...
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Late 20th Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Revealed - Stoneware Sculpture by Eric Serritella
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Let Yourself Go - Stoneware Sculpture by Eric Serritella
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Oishii Teapot - Stoneware Sculpture by Eric Serritella
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Rare American Western Sculpture “Desert Rat” (1928) by J. Clinton Shepherd
Located in Shippensburg, PA
J. CLINTON SHEPHERD United States, 1888-1975 "The Desert Rat" (1928) Patinated bronze signed "(c) 1928 J. CLINTON SHEPHERD", cold stamped "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS QGCB" Item # 405KOB0...
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Bronze Sculpture “Matador with Cape” (1953) by Malvina Hoffman
By Malvina Hoffman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MALVINA HOFFMAN United States, 1885-1966 "Matador with Cappo” (1953 Lost-wax cast, polychromed and patinated bronze signed in cast "M. HOFFMAN 1953", edge engraved "ROMAN BRONZE W...
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Copper + Brass Nude Modernist Sculpture by Lor Clark
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Lor Clark was a life long artist who was an integal part of the art community in McKinney, TX and beyond. Born Lorrain Gillam Shields (She married George Clark in 1970), she started ...
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Late 20th Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pamela Stump Walsh Signed Brutalist Modern Trumpet Musician Sculpture Cranbrook
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist bronze sculpture depicting a trumpet and musician figure by Detroit artist Pamela Stump Walsh. Signed on bottom and noted "BRASS ...
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20th Century Brutalist American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Curtis Jere Bronze Boy on a Copper Fence Sculpture Signed 1972
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere sculpture 1972 Bronze boy scaling a copper picket fence Mounted to wood base and signed with metal tag Materials: Bronze and Copper Dimensions: 4...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Bronze

Devotion
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing barrel washing machine, manual crank laundry with clothes wringer made of solid wood and metal, original from the 1890’s. It will enhance any home décor especially laundry ro...
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19th Century Rustic Antique American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lifesize Decorative Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing decorative dalmatian dog sculpture, original from the 1980’s, (it has a signature on it). This wonderful lifesize dog is very well detailed and it is made of fiberglass.
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1980s Arts and Crafts Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Bronze Sculpture Curtis Jere Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful handmade sculpture made of bronze. In the style of Curtis Jere. This amazing piece definitely has a lot of work. It is a tree that has a house on it. It has nine kids playi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kiln Fired Clay Sculpture of a Woman, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clay sculpture of a disapproving Woman with her hands on her hips. No signature or known designer. Woman has short hair and a slender frame. Glaze finish with abstract coloring and p...
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1980s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Paint

Vintage Curtis Clawson Maritime Copper Bronze Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Curtis Clawson (20th century) metal maritime sculpture depicting a boat tied to a branched tree fragment. Crafted of copper or bronze and has green ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Mid Century Bronze Medallion Greek Roman Style
Located in Seguin, TX
1960 Medallic Art Co. bronze medallion. Featuring Greek or Roman style figures in relief, some surface scuffing.
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1960s Greco Roman Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture by Klara Sever for Austin Productions, 1970's
By Austin Productions
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sculpture by Klara Sever for Austin Productions, 1970's.
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20th Century Brutalist American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Ann Meranus Signed Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Female Figure
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A bronze sculpture by the American artist and philanthropist Ann Meranus (1931-2023). Standing almost two feet tall, this bronze sculpture depicts a nude female figure standing in a ...
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Late 20th Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Soleri Sculpted Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Arcosanti
By Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Soleri Sculpted Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Arcosanti
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pink Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category

2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

"Bouquet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Look Award to William Goetz", Gold Art Deco Medal for Film Achievement, 1952
By William Zorach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Important both artistically and historically, this unique gold medallion for Film Achievement was commissioned by Look magazine, sculpted by William Zorach, struck by the the renowne...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Abstract Figural Rhoda Hepner Terracotta Pottery Sculpture, 1989.
By Rhoda Hepner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large abstract figural Rhoda Hepner terracotta pottery sculpture, Signed and dated 1989. Natural organic hues of white terracotta, light terracotta and gray from firing. Intentional ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Terracotta

Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category

2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Absratct Fertility Ceramic Women Sculptures 1960s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Abstract Ceramic Women Sculptures 1960s. Measure approx - Lager 33h x 8.5 x 5.5 smaller 29h x 8.25 x 5
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture Of Pan By Myra Reynolds Richards
Located in Essex, MA
Myra Reynolds Richards was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, 1882-1934. Went to the John Herron Art Institute and also taught there. She had a number of public commissions. This work wa...
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1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Cream Floss Ceramic Circle of Love Sculpture by Haeger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the "Circle of Love" sculpture by Haeger, a postmodern masterpiece in cream gloss ceramic that symbolizes unity and warmth. This elegantly intertwined piece is a celebration...
Category

1980s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Agony & Ecstasy
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson
Located in Chicago, IL
Conceptual Miniature Chair by Natasha Nicholson, Oakwood structure with rubber strands pass through multiple holes throughout. Can be displayed hung on wall or Shelf, Table, etc. Fro...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Danny Garcia (1929 - 2012) Bronze California Cypress Tree Sculpture
By Danny Garcia
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Stunning bronze lifelike sculpture of a California Cypress tree by world renowned artist Danny Garcia. Signed on lower part or the sculpture “D Gar...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Remnants
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, US
Eric Serritella is a trompe l’oeil artist specializing in hand-carved ceramic sculptures transformed into birch, charred and weathered logs, and faux-wooden vessels. His one-of-a-kin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Frederick Hart Sculpture "The Divine Milieu", #292/395 Cast Acrylic Resin
By Frederick Hart
Located in Miami, FL
Frederick Hart Sculpture "The Divine Milieu", #292/395 Cast Acrylic Resin Offered for sale is a Frederick Elliot Hart signed and numbered cast acrylic resin sculpture titled "The Di...
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Early 2000s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Resin

Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category

2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Bronze Trojan Horse Sculpture Signed Phillips
By Phillips
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning modern design of a bronze trojan horse head. Made of cast bronze with a beautiful patina consistent with age. Signed Phillips. This bronze trojan horse head sculpture wi...
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20th Century Art Deco American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Wooden Folk Art Cats - Set of 2
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a playful touch to your decor with this set of 2 Mid Century Wooden Folk Art Cats. These charming wooden sculptures exhibit rustic folk art charm and ...
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1970s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Pink & Blue Glass Pac-Man Ghost Glass Sculptures by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
This pair of whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pays homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visu...
Category

2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

WEGNER, PAUL (b. 1950, American Sculptor The Saxophone Player Ltd Edition 55/275
By Paul Wegner
Located in London, GB
WEGNER, PAUL (b. 1950, American sculptor and graphic artist), sculpture: "Saxophone Player", from the series "Legends" 1995, signed "P. Wegner" and limited 55/275. Bronze, patinated ...
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1990s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Split-Head with Numbers by David Gil for Bennington Potters
By David Gil
Located in Pasadena, CA
Introducing a semi-abstract stoneware sculpture created by artist David Gill for Bennington Potters. It features a head with imprinted numbers, made of two halves attached to a lucit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Lucite

Yellow Glass Water Balloon Sculptures Trio by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandblasted and acid-etched to resemble real water balloons. The sculptures are made in small batches,...
Category

2010s Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Very Large Striking Sculpture of Nude Male Torso
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale artful resin sculpture of a nude male torso.
Category

1980s Vintage American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Claude Conover Sculpture of Girl with Ponytail
By Claude Conover
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Claude Conover Sculpture of Girl with Ponytail. Glazed stoneware with clay slip. Signed Claude Conover on base. Claude Conover (1907 - 1994, American) mixed his own stoneware...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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