$713Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Ancient-style Egyptian Rhinoceros figurines, Goddess Bastet figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros A 17th-century Spanish s...
Malachite
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze Rhinoceros Figures with Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in Tarzana, CA
A large and impressive pair of rock crystal and malachite obelisks atop patinated bronze rhinoceros mounted on marble bases with inset round micromosaic plaques on gilt bronze feet.
Bronze
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient Egypt.
Malachite
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Malachite was historically used as a pigment for painting and was a popular stone in ancient Egypt.
Malachite
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-carved Malachite rhinoceros is a bold decorative accent that celebrates both artistry and nature.
Malachite
Malachite Rhinoceros Carving
Located in New York, NY
Large carved Malachite rhino. This piece was hand carved in India out of one solid piece of malachite from the Congo. Malachite, known as the "stone of transformation"; is believed t...
Malachite
$1,250
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in L 2.52 in
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have...
Jade
Rhino Sculpture in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful rhino sculpture in solid carved wood, Europe, 1950s. Very well made, this rhino sculpture features nice wood grain and colors - great shape and proportions. Gr...
Wood
Vintage Solid Cast Bronze Rhino Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Commanding attention with its powerful presence, this vintage solid cast bronze rhinoceros sculpture is a testament to the enduring appeal of animalier art. Expertly rendered with re...
Marble, Bronze
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Decorative Grand Tour Neoclassical-Style Obelisks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of decorative Grand Tour Neoclassical-style obelisks dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The tapering bodies are raised on square-stepped black marble bases and aprons...
Marble
$2,208Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 17.13 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble and Bronze Obelisks, "Crabs", Limit.Edition 2018
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian marble and bronze obelisks Crabs -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2018. Designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Compendio Galle...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$3,666 / set
H 17.13 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Breccia Medicea Marble and Bronze Obelisks, "Crabs", Limit.Edition 2018
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian marble and bronze obelisks Crabs -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2018. Designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Compendio Galle...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
20th Century Handmade Rhino Sculpture in Terracotta from France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th-century statuette in handcrafted terracotta from France. This sculpture depicts an African safari grassland rhinoceros. This nicely handcrafted piece has its characteristic ho...
Terracotta
$3,208 / set
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Portoro Marble and Bronze Obelisks "Gold Lion", Limited Edition, 2018
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian portoro marble and bronze obelisks, gold lion -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2017 designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Co...
Marble, Bronze
A Unique Pair of Marble Obelisks, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
A unique pair of marble obelisks, 19th century Magnificent sculptures, base and obelisk in red French marble, lions in black Belgian marble and Nembro Giallo marble. Spectacular fo...
Marble
Mid-century vintage large bronze rhino sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage large rhinoceros sculpture. This mid-century vintage sculpture is beautifully cast in bronze and has a dark patina to the surface. Reminiscent of the bi...
Bronze
$4,200Sale Price / set|53% Off
H 62 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of monumental neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble pink, gray, brown, and black obelisks on solid marble pedestals. The sculptural silhouette and naturally d...
Marble
$4,582
H 13 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
A pair of Baccarat crystal Grand Tour obelisks, Italy end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of Baccarat crystal. The plinth rests on 4 legs in gilded bronze in the shape of a paw, 4 angel heads, also made of gilded bronze, separate the ob...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Marble and Bronze Obelisks, c. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of French green marble and fluted bronze obelisks made in the 1900's. These are resting upon wooden faux marble-painted bases and adorned with delicate putti and t...
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Obelisks. Offered is a beautifully excuted matching pair of vintage Italian marble obelisks in the Neoclassical taste. These obelisks are th...
Marble
Genuine Polished Malachite Hippo Carving (2.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed Hippo carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality...
Malachite
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...
Stained Glass
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
A Highly Important Crystal Chandelier By Cornelius & Baker
By Cornelius & Baker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An Exceptional 32 light silver mounted and cut crystal chandelier, suspended from a large trumpet, four concentric rings with glass rosettes hung with cascading prisms, the main fram...
Crystal
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in L 27.5 in
A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
Ormolu, Kingwood and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Kingwood, Vernis Martin and Gilt-Bronze mounted side cabinet by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 127cm, width 147cm, depth 50cm Made in the late-nineteenth century in the heig...
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$27,112 / set
H 29.14 in W 179.93 in D 54.14 in
Antique 19th Century 16ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 16 chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique William IV flame mahogany dining table, Circa 1810 in date, and a beautiful set of sixteen antique balloon back dining chairs Cir...
Brass
Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails. Mounted into a brass displa...
Franz Peleschka Art deco bronze
By Franz Peleschka 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Franz Peleschka bronze sculpture Origin Austria Circa 1900 The condition of the bronzes is excellent, its base has been restored by a professional. Patina raised It is signed on its ...
Marble, Bronze
$11,668
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
$60,000
H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Pre-Columbian Rare Gold Veraguas/Diquis Supernatural Drummer Pink Tourmaline
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Natural pink tourmaline necklace (167 gms) with rare gold Veraguas/Diquis supernatural drummer. Very fine example of ancient, Precolumbian goldwork form Central America, either Costa...
Gold
$131,787Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 23.63 in D 17.52 in
14.7kg SOLID STERLING SILVER 1870 ÉMILE HUGO PARIS WINE CHAMPAGNE CISTERN COOLER
By Emile Hugo
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important, Museum quality, Solid Silver Paris made Wine or Champagne cistern by Emile Hugo after a desi...
Silver
Modern Tree Stump Tables
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy our stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes...
Cedar
Unique Georgian Sterling Tureen, c1802
By John Roberts & Co
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1802, sterling, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield, England. This very unusual tureen consists of the main tureen with an inserted vegetable dish, which is the uncommon part. Al...
Sterling Silver
Raymond Subes French Art Deco Steel and Marble Console Table
By Raymond Subes
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco steel console table with a verde antico / green marble top and conforming base joined by scrolling apron & legs (Attributed to RAYMOND SUBES)
Marble, Steel
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.