$9,450Sale Price|25% Off
Italian 19th-20th Century Neoclassical & Greco-Roman Style Scagliola Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Italian 19th-20th century neoclassical and Greco-Roman style architectural scagliola wall plaque depicting chariots, horses, allegorical maidens and gods, inlaid and painted ...
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$12,985Sale Price|25% Off
Italian 19th-20th Century Neoclassical & Greco-Roman Style Scagliola Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Italian 19th-20th century neoclassical and Greco-Roman style architectural Scagliola wall plaque depicting chariots, horses, allegorical maidens and gods, inlaid and painted ...
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Italian Grand Tour Marble Plaques with Roman Motifs
Located in Newark, England
The compositions depict Roman motifs, small panoplies of military armour featuring chest plates, spears, and symbolic elements.
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Large Roman Mosaic Plaque of Foro Romano "Cavi"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Roman Mosaic Plaque of the Foro Romano after Giuseppe Guzzard Fabricated in the workshops of Saint Peters, Rome Vatican Workshops, 20th century the back with the Rev.
Glass
Vintage Italian Bronze Wall Sculpture of Roman Warrior, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Whether this bronze wall plaque depicts a Roman Gladiator or Legionaire is uncertain.
Bronze
1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful alabaster wall plate features a high relief sculpture commemorating the opera, Carmen. Made by hand in Tuscany, Italy by master sculptor Gino Ruggeri. Comes in the original...
Alabaster
Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique Italian micro-mosaic plaque depicts the Piazza della Rotunda in Rome, with the Pantheon at its centre. The portrayal is particularly important, as it shows the...
Stone
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Antique Grand tour style Bronze Portrait Plaque of a Gentleman, circa 1850
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a lovely patinated bronze 19th century antique plaque of a gentleman's profile in cameo, mounted on its original oak back. Heavy quality and a good size with no damage and ex...
Bronze
Set of Four Wall Plaques of Roman Men
Located in GB
A set of four marble wall plaques. Each featuring a Roman head described as Caesar, Claudius, Augustus and Caligola.
Marble
1890s Classical Bronze Plaque of Roman Warriors by B. Cheverton
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1890s Classical bronze plaque of Roman Warriors by B. Cheverton.
Bronze
Venus Bust Wall Plaque in Plaster
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful antique sculpture depicts the Roman goddess Venus and is a true masterpiece of art. The sculpture is a large, life-size bust made of high-quality plaster and was prod...
Plaster
Pair Of 19th Century Portrait Plaques
Located in Ongar, GB
A pair of 19th century Roman style carved wood portrait plaques. Depicting Cleopatra and Antony.
Wood
Plaster Relief of a Roman Goddess
Located in Kent, Dover
A French plaster wall plaque of a Roman Goddess.
True Pair of Italian, 19th Century, Neoclassical Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality true pair of Italian, 19th century neoclassical style marble and ormolu wall plaques of a Roman soldier and a maiden. Each striking wall decor plaque ...
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Carrara Marble Plaque of Roman Goddess Salacia on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century carrara marble plaque depicting a side portrait of the Roman Goddess, Salacia, or possibly her Greek counterpart, Amphitrite.
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
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H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Italian white Carrara marble profile bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius, dating from the mid-19th century.
Marble
Italian marble dust Relief of Roman Emperor with Gilt Frame
Located in New York, NY
Circular Italian style marble dust relief plaque depicting a Roman emperor, possibly Nero, mounted in later carved laurel wreath gilt plaster frame measures 26 by 28 by 4 1/4 inches.
Marble
Italian Plaster Relief in Roman Figure Motif from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian plaster wall sculpture relief plaque, in Roman figure theme, from the mid-20th century.
Plaster
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H 31.38 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The large and impressive pair of single-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ormolu candle-light, their bare feet resting on...
Slate, Bronze, Ormolu
15th Century Roman Marble Plaque Depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in New York, NY
Carved Marble Plaque on Wooden Stand
Marble
18th Century Oval Marble Profile Bust Plaque
Located in Woodbury, CT
A male, wearing a rolled edge cap with hair protruding from under the cap. A dimple on his left cheek, and a smile on his face. The base of his neck shows folds of a toga or robe. ...
Marble
Pair of Italian Grand Tour Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Italian Grand Tour Marble Framed Bronze Plaques of Roman Emporers.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Framed 19th Century Classical Bronze Plaques
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of bronze plaques showing Greek/Roman personages, now framed in an antique gilded frame and mounted on a striped gold silk background.
Bronze
A Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Plaques in Specimen Marble Frames
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Italian Grand Tour oval bronze plaques depicting Roman Emperors in specimen marble inlaid frames
Stone, Bronze
Pair of Plaster Classical Roman Style Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A pair of well done wall plaques with a relief of reclining females and winged cherubs , birds, grapes, flowers, etc. Each measures 7 3/16" x 13" wide, 5/8" thick. Left and right fac...
Plaster
Vintage Pair of Cast Oval Plaques of Roman Emperors
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage pair of cast oval plaques of Roman Emperors USA 1970's Painted wood oval frames Size: 27.5"H x 23"W x 1.75"D Frame: 2.25"W Please note: The plaques are cast plastic to l...
Gold Leaf
Marble Relief Plaque of Roman Emperor Vespasian, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This finely modeled portrait relief plaque of the Roman Emperor Vespasian (9-79 AD) is carved from carrara marble.
Marble
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H 41 in W 37.25 in D 6.5 in
Italian High-Relief Wall Plaque, Roman Influence, Large Molded Fiberglass, 1955
Located in Quechee, VT
This is a large, high-relief wall hanging in midcentury Italian fiberglass. It is in the neoclassical style and depicts seven of the mortal daughters of Jupiter. They are singing, wh...
Fiberglass
Pair of Grand Tour Giltwood Framed Plaques of Roman Emperors, in Zinc
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Grand Tour giltwood framed plaques of Roman Emperors, in zinc One Claude Neron Empereur, one Serge Sulpice Galea VII Empereur In later appropriate frames, showing some wear...
Zinc
"Greatest Show on Earth" Bronze Plaque by Dean Meeker
Located in High Point, NC
Very detailed large bronze cast sculpture by Dean Meeker (1920-2002) of all things Classical Roman titled "The Greatest Show On Earth" signed on lower right.
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Gladiator Plaques
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of silver and gold gilt decorated plaques depicting Roman soldiers, circa 1960, stamped "Made in Italy."
Wood
$69,964Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.01 in W 67.72 in D 4.34 in
Alberto Carlieri, Painting with Architectural Capriccio
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Rome 1672-1720) "Architectural capriccio with the preaching of Saint Paul in the Areopagus of Athens" Oil on canvas, measures with frame W 172 x H 127 x D 10,5 (o...
Canvas
$69,964Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 59.45 in D 2.76 in
Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm good conservation conditions ...
Canvas
$139,989
H 40.16 in W 83.86 in D 0.99 in
Roman Marble Mosaic Panel of a Tiger Chasing its Prey, 4th Century A.D.
Located in Madrid, ES
ROMAN MARBLE MOSAIC PANEL, 4TH CENTURY A.D. Tiger chasing its prey 40-1/4 x 84 inches (102 x 213 cm.) Within an iron metal frame PROVENANCE Private Collection, Germany Spanish Colle...
Mosaic
$60,662
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in
GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF CRISTO MORTO ATTR. G DELLA PORTA, ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
Located in Milan, IT
Circle of Guglielmo Della Porta (Porlezza, 1515 circa – Rome 1577) CRISTO MORTO, Italy, mid 16th Century Gilt bronze 54 x 48 cm 21 1/4 x 19 in Provenance: M. Barbagli Private Collec...
Bronze
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$16,098 / set
H 96.46 in W 27.96 in D 14.97 in
Late Gustavian Early 19th Century Giltwood Eagle Console Table and Mirror
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very attractive early 19th century giltwood console table with a fully carved eagle supporting the white marble top. A matching mirror with late Empire decoration. Authentic conditio...
Marble
$22,761Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
17th-18th Century By Matteo Bonechi Marine Triumph Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Matteo Bonechi (Florence, Italy, 1669 - 1756) Title: Marine Triumph Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 65 x 80 cm - with frame 85 x 100 cm Not signed Expertise by Profe...
Canvas, Oil
Attic Black-Figured Hydria
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An imposing vessel, this hydria is designed around a central panel depicting the wedding procession of Peleus and Thetis. The couple stands together in a quadriga, the groom controll...
Terracotta
Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Relief Sculpture of Roman Hunters, 1800s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Carrara marble bas relief sculpture was hand carved in England in the late 1800s, in good condition. The antique relief sculpture depicts the classical subject of Romans on hors...
Carrara Marble
Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas
Located in Hudson, NY
Ganymede was a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, known for his compelling beauty. Because of his alluring good looks, Ganymede was abducted by Zeus to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus....
Canvas, Oil
$525,837 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$231,400
H 34 in W 32 in D 13 in
An Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion"
Located in Queens, NY
An Exceptional and Monumental White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by Jean-Joseph Jacquet (Belgian, 1822–1898), circa 1860 This extremely impressive whi...
Marble
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
$390,000
H 85 in W 77 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century White Marble Statue "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne" from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical carved white marble sculpture, "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne," signed J.B. Clesinger, Rome (Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French, 1814-1883), dated 1866, showing Ariadne sea...
Marble
Magnificent Life-Size Marble Sculpture from Italy 180 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...
Marble
$231,400
H 34 in W 32 in D 13 in
Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exceptional and monumental white marble figural sculpture clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by Jean-Joseph Jacquet (Belgian, 1822–1898), circa 1860. This extremely impressive ...
Marble
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.
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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.