Coiled Rattlesnake Chalkware Sculpture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Coiled Rattlesnake Chalkware Sculpture This sculpture measures: 8 wide x 7.25 deep x 2 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition.
Plaster
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Vintage Cleo Hartwig Female Nude Form Mid-Century Chalkware Sculpture
By Cleo Hartwig
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely uncommon Cleo Hartwig slip-cast chalkware sculpture of the female body. Very distressed finish.
Plastic, Plaster
Chalkware Sculpture by David Klass for Austin Productions of Davening Rabbi/Ruv
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chalkware Davening Rabbi Figure by David Klass evokes spiritual reverence in chalkware form—a serene, collectible piece for cultured interiors. Some chips and wear as can...
Ceramic
Vintage Northwest Silvery Grey TOTEM Painted Chalkware Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage midcentury Northwestern 1950s reproduction in Chalkware of a famous museum TOTEM carving sculpture.
$1,897Sale Price / set|40% Off
Saxon Crusader Robin Hood Chalkware Sculpture Continental Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of midcentury Saxon crusader Robin Hood wood nymph themed chalkware figural table lamps. Made by Continental Art Company.
Plaster
Pennsylvania Painted Chalkware Cat
Located in Savannah, GA
A Pennsylvania painted chalkware cat, circa second half 19th century. These pieces usually painted by German-American folk artisans from Lancaster to Philadelphia were made to be a ...
Plaster
Vintage Hiawatha Native American Chalkware Cigar Store 20" Sculpture Bust Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hiawatha Native American Chalkware Cigar Store 20" Sculpture Bust Figure. Item features painted plaster / chalkware construction, large impressive form, very nice vintage item.
Plaster
Vintage Whimsical Chalkware French or Italian Falling Chef Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage whimsical figurine or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1970 in a Modern cartoon style.
Plaster
A Vintage Marwal Chalkware Rabbi Sculpture, New York, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A charming and expressive vintage sculpture by Marwal Industries, this piece was created in New York during the 1960s, and is a fine example of chalkware Judaica—sculptures made from...
Plaster
1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Marwal produced chalkware sculptures and statues that were made with Hydrastone, a mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum.
Resin, Plastic
Chalkware Figure of a Seated Spaniel
By Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
Charming figure of a spaniel cast from Staffordshire ceramic molds and handpainted in water-based pigments. Chalkware is made from plaster of Paris and was used to create inexpensive...
Plaster
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust
By Bacci
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust Duron produced chalkware figurines, lamps, wall plaques, busts and retro 50s, 60s African pieces. There are over 500 different Duron pieces...
Ceramic
Vintage Chalkware Cherub Statue by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage chalkware cherub statue by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 3"D x 8.5"H. Retains original Borghese label on t...
Plaster
$350Sale Price|22% Off
Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917
Located in San Francisco, CA
Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917 ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Jonquil". CREATOR Esther Hu...
Composition
Vintage Italian Chalkware / Gold Gilt Cherub Statue by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian chalkware / gold gilt cherub statue by Borghese, circa 1950s.
Plaster, Giltwood
$210Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Hawaiian Polynesian Boy Chalkware Bust Statue by Marwal
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Hawaiian Polynesian boy Ceramic bust statue by Marwal. The statue features a sculpture of a young Polynesian boy with brown eyes and black hair, and has been hand-painted...
Ceramic
$275Sale Price|38% Off
Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned. CREATOR Esther Hunt, San F...
Composition
$149Sale Price|33% Off
Vintage Neoclassical Chalkware Lady with Jugs Figurine Statue Bud Vase 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century brown painted chalkware figurine / short vase in the shape of tall neoclassical / art nouveau styled woman carrying water jugs at the edge of a well. Dimen...
Plaster
Mid 20th Century Life Size Black Chalkware Great Dane Dog Statue
Located in Raymondville, TX
An impressive vintage mid-century large scale black chalkware great dane statue. Ready to stand guard this life size dog sits alert with mouth open and tongue slightly out to one sid...
Plaster, Paint
The Last Herd Chalkware Piece by J.E. Wallace
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
1921 chalkware signed J.E. Wallace, copyright May 10, 1921. This one came from a small private museum in Nebraska. May have been original work for a bronze, but neither we nor anyone...
Pottery
Antique Chalkware Statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus - Penna Statuary Company
Located in Chicago, IL
This devotional bust by the Penna Statuary Company presents a serene image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, rendered with quiet reverence and rustic charm. Measuring 12 inches high by 9...
Plaster
Marwal Industries Plaster & Resin Statuary Busts Family of 3 Father Mother & Son
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Marwal produced chalkware sculptures and statues that were made with Hydrastone, a mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum.
Composition
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Chalkware Painted Owl Sculpture Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Porcelain
2 1980s Anne Jo Chalkware Chinoiserie Dragon Sculpture Pedestals Plant Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair Anne Jo 1986 vintage chalkware dragon pedestals, columns or plant stand.
Plaster
Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The detailed sculpture is done with a molded plaster or composite chalkware and cold painted.
Plaster
Unavailable
H 14.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
Chalkware Folk Art Painted and Smoke Decorated Large Chalkware Cat Figure
Located in Allentown, PA
American. A large painted and smoke decorated 19th century chalkware cat figure; oah. Measures: 14.75 in.
Other
The Invocation: Esther Hunt Chalkware Art c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware sculpture by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "The Invocation".
Paint, Plaster, Wood
Cubist Chalkware Cat Sculptures, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Cubist Chalkware Cat Sculptures, Mid-Century Modern
Sensational Pair of Antique Chalkware Sphinx Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century striking pair of sphinxes from a Masonic lodge in Rhode Island made of chalkware with a great grey patina.
Antique Chief Hawata Figural Chalkware American Indian Portrait Sculpture
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large hand painted and gilt chalkware portrait sculpture depicts bust of Native American Indian Chief or Brave Hawata, titled "HAWATA", reminiscent of cigar store bust...
Ceramic
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H 15 in W 10 in D 21 in
Vintage 1960s Marwal English Bulldog Life Sized Chalkware Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Marwal English bulldog life sized chalkware door stop floor sculpture. This is a very cool vintage 1960s floor sculpture.
Ceramic
1940 Chalkware Ceramic Nude Hula Girl Napkin Holder Bust Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original chalkware ceramic Hula girl bust napkin holder sculpture.
Ceramic
Two 19th Century Chalkware Figures
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched pair of figural chalkware statuettes depicting noblemen, probably English, circa 1850
Plaster
American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infants, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Chalkware Chinoiserie Seated Infant Sculptures, gilded on black wood bases, apparently unmarked. 17.5" H X 10.5" W x 12.25" D.
Plaster, Wood
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H 13 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
Rare Marwal Ind Inc Seated Chalkware Monkey Chimp Ape Sculpture Statue 13"
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
The lines divided into (1) traditional figures, (2) museum reproductions, (3) Oriental figures, (4) bookends, (5) Bali heads, and (6) modern sculptures. There were 11 Bali head varia...
Plaster
Esther Hunt Chalkware Bust c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower". CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACT...
Composition
Vintage Pub Diorama Bar Figures Chalkware Folk Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Characterful Vintage Pub Figures Diorama - Chalkware Bar Men at Table (1950s) - Complete Scene Description: A Night at the Pub: Vintage Chalkware Diorama A charming vintage Pub Figu...
Wood
Folk Art Chalkware Figure of a Black Golf Caddy or Caddie
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage painted chalkware figure of a black golf caddy (or caddie), sporting a cap and leaning on a golf bag, mounted to a moulded square base of mahogany with turned supports.
Vintage Pair Nubian Lamps Chalkware Blacksmoor 1950 White
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of white and orange figurines that add a pop of color to any room. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic
3 Antique Hand Painted Figural Chalkware Sheep, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Three antique figural chalkware sheep are hand painted and depicted in pasture setting, circa 1820 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACTICES in the ...
Plaster
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H 17.5 in W 14.25 in L 17.5 in
Vintage Indian Ebonized and Gilt Chalkware Gautama Buddha, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Indian Gautama Buddha statue figure offers chalkware construction with black ebonized and gilt finish, 20th century Measures- 17.5" H x 14.25" W x 9" D.
Earthenware
Sold
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
6 Bossons England Chalkware Nautical Maritime Sailors Seamen Head Busts
Located in Dayton, OH
Six Bosson’s painted chalkware wall hanging busts / heads representing seamen / sailors through the centuries, including Boatman 1967, Old Salt 1971, Captain Kidd Privateer 1982, Cox...
Plaster, Paint
Sold
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Sylvia Hood Original Vintage Harvest Couple Chalkware Figurines, circa 1960-1965
By Sylvia Hood
Located in Topeka, KS
Sylvia Hood original vintage harvest couple chalkware figurines one man and one woman. These Iconic figurines bear her logo indicating their rare authenticity.
Other
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H 8.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Chinoiserie Asian Chalkware Bust of a Woman Attributed to Esther Hunt, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This figural bust is created from chalkware and features a Chinese woman with dark hair pulled into two buns at each side.
Ceramic, Paint
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H 25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Orientalist Persian Poly Chrome Chalk-Ware Sculpture, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique orientalist Persian sculpture offers polychromed chalkware construction and depicts man carrying water vessel, circa 1890 Measures: 25" height x 7.5" diameter.
Earthenware
Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box
Located in Forney, TX
This early 20th century icon for Catholic homes features a solid oak framed shadow box wall niche, affixed with brass figural angel brackets holding a pair of ornate gilt metal candl...
Brass
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H 15 in W 11 in D 19 in
Life Size 1960s Marwal English Bulldog Chalkware Sculpture Statue Door Stop
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Dayton, OH
Life size vintage 1960s Marwal Ind. Inc chalkware English bulldog shaped sculpture or door stop painted in white with brown spots.
Composition
American Sheep Chalkware
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage American chalkware of a sheep in an unrestored condition. Chalkware is an American term for figurines made of molded plaster of Paris.
Vintage American Chalkware Sheep
Located in Highwood, IL
Chalkware is an American term for figurines made of molded plaster of Paris.
Massive Midcentury Chalkware Rhino Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and massive rhino bank made of chalkware, circa 1960s. The piece is hand-painted in a dark reddish brown color and is stamped USA on the bottom.
Plaster
Esther Hunt Chalkware Bust c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower". CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACT...
Composition
Esther Hunt "Peachflower" Chalkware Bust c.1922
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Peachflower". CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACT...
Composition
Primitive Round Chalkware Santa Claus Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
A charming Santa Claus Christmas figure made of chalkware. The primitive style ornament is rounded with primitive features including simple eyes, nose, mustache, and beard, along wit...
Resin
Early 20th Century Hand Carved and Painted Chalkware Chimpanzee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American painted chalkware chimpanzee circa 1920s. These figurines date back as far as the 1800s and were often used as carnival prizes. Chalkware is composed of plaster of Paris (a ...
Plaster
Mid-century Harlequin Chalkart Scupture TV Accent Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century chalkware figural sculpture of a young Harlequin sitting in a horseshoe-shaped alcove TV Lamp.
Ceramic
Chalkware Nautical Sculpture of Jack Tar
Located in Columbus, OH
Probably crafted in New England, 19th Century Plaster with hand painted decorations.
Description:
Chalkware figurines are an indigenous art form to America and ...
Danish Chalkware Tiger Bank
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Chalkware bank in the shape of a tiger, circa 1880, from a private collection in Denmark.
Pottery
Chalkware Mickey Mouse Figure
Located in Seattle, WA
well-worn chalkware figural Mickey Mouse dressed in original character colors: red shorts and oversize yellow shoes. Hands in pockets. Big smile.
Paint
Vintage French Chalkware Jesus Children
Located in Newberry, SC
Comment:
Sweet expressions and pretty flowing curves make this a special piece.
Origin:
France
Date:
1930
Pair of Painted Chalkware Lions
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful pair of painted chalkware lions.
American Folk Art Chalkware Rabbit
Located in North Egremont, MA
Strong graphic decoration on this mid 19th c. chalkware rabbit, appealing face
Vintage French Chalkware Our Lady Madonna Child Arnova
Located in Newberry, SC
Comment:
This very beautiful piece is very detailed and has nice facial expressions.
Origin:
France
Date:
1930
Lucien Gibert Chalkware Casting of a Television Camera Man
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture by Lucien Gibert depicts a television camera man with his portable transmission pack on his back. Gibert was a reknowned sculptor who captured the likenesses of severa...
Terracotta
1950s Painted Chalkware Shirtless Sailors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic grouping of muscular sailors date back to the 1950s and are quite a mystery. As alternate lifestyles weren't really "out" yet, it makes one wonder how these were marke...
Plaster
Lifesize Marwal Chalkware Persian Cat Figurine
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This vintage Persian cat sculpture by Marwal Industries is a rare find in this condition. Other than small manufacturing flaws, she has one pinhead-sized chip on the back of her head.
19th Century Chalkware Folk Art Polychrome Deer
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Chalkware Folk Art polychrome deer.
Plaster
Set of Six Antique French Chalkware Cameos
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of Six Antique French Chalkware Cameo Plaques
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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