African Colonial Sculpture of a Man in a Bowler Hat Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
AFRICAN COLONIAL SCULPTURE OF A MAN IN A BOWLER HAT Circa 1900 Carved and polychrome decorated caricature of a standing man in a suit and bowler hat with his hands in his pockets. 1...
Wood
Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Like many African ancestral statues, his sculptures appear as embodied memory—fragile yet unwavering connections between the visible world and the unseen.
Wood
Shoulder Mounted Taxidermy Trophy of a Massive African Eland
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive and massive shoulder mounted trophy head of an African Eland (antelope) with glass eyes, In excellent condition from the mid-to-late 20th century.
Animal Skin
Pair of Vintage Framed Bronze Sculptures by Giovanni Schoeman
By Giovanni Schoeman
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage framed bronze sculptures by Giovanni Schoeman, made in South Africa and dating from around the 1960-70’s.
Bronze
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Each work is individually sculpted, cast, and finished by hand in my Pretoria studio, making every piece a unique expression of Africa’s beauty and soul. Beginning of the Hunt: Limi...
Bronze
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
I am a self-taught South African artist whose work is inspired by Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and people.
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculptures in the Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of patinated bronze figurative sculptures in the style of renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo, circa 1960s.
Bronze
In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
This is a limited edition of 24. I am a self-taught South African artist whose work is inspired by Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and people.
Bronze
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Nankong Totem Sculpture Set of 3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...
Brass, Steel
$1,180 / set
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina. The skull is mounted on a high quality pedestal.
Bone
Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of African carved hard wood lions, circa 1975.
Wood
Lifesize Folk Art Wooden Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible freestanding Folk Art sculpture of a French diplomat. The South Africans carved them to emulate their likeness.
Wood
Woman's Torso Carved Stone Sculpture by Robert Chimika
By Robert Chimika
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand-sculpted and polished stone sculpture of a woman's torso by South African artist Robert Chimika.
Stone
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H 9 in W 7 in D 5 in
Handmade and One of a Kind Pair of Candlesticks by Ardmore from South Africa
By Senzo Duma, Thabo Mbhele
Located in New York, NY
Monkey candlesticks, a pair, A ceramic sculptures by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Thabo Mbhele, painted by Senzo Duma.
Ceramic
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
It was brought back from South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.
Stone
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
It was brought back from South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.
Stone
Pair of Lifesize Bronze African Antelope
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of lifesize bronze African antelope. Signed and dated: Keith Caldea /2000. Male measures: 55" H. (to top of antlers) x 55" L. Female measures: 40 1/4" H. (top of ears) x ...
Set of 2 African Warthog Skulls
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Set of 2 African warthog skulls in excellent condition on a hardstone pedestal. The skulls are polished and have a light shine patine.
Bone
A Monumental Carved Sculpture of a Mermaid
Located in Greenwich, CT
A South African sculpture in green travertine stone, signed and dated.
Woman's Torso Carved Stone Sculpture by Robert Chimika
By Robert Chimika
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand-sculpted and polished stone sculpture of a woman's torso by South African artist Robert Chimika.
Stone
Pair of Leopards Willie Botha
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of leopards with pilaster function, in embossed and worked brass sheet, signed Willie Botha, contemporary South African sculptor.
Other
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Metal
Warthog Tureen Centerpiece by Ardmore Ceramics from South Africa
By George Manyathela, Elvis Mkhize, Thabo Mbhele
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional sculpture by Ardmore Ceramics of South Africa. This warthog tureen centerpiece was sculpted by George Manyathela and Thabo Mbhele and painted by Elvis Mkhize.
Ceramic
Large Skull of an Old Giraffe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large skull of an old giraffe (male specimen) the skull is mounted on a hard stone base.
Bone
Exclusive Metalized Skull of a Real Cape Buffalo
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Exclusive metalized skull of a real Cape Buffalo. The gold metalizing process gives the skull a very unique and rich look. The skull is mounted on a high quality pedestal.
Pair of Gemsbok Horns on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of Gemsbok horns on custom steel mounts. Perfect for decorating your Montana lodge, but equally at home in your chic city apartment.
Horn
Sold
H 67.5 in W 29 in D 11 in
Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 68 inches tall these faux elephant tusks make a great and environmentally sound statement. They are slightly different in shape and there is reason to believe that this pair...
Copper
Very Large Sable Tureen Centrepiece by Ardmore Ceramics from South Africa
By Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya, Sabelo Khoza
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional sculpture by Ardmore Ceramics of South Africa. This Sable tureen centerpiece was sculpted by Sabelo and painted by Mandla.
Ceramic
Sold
H 17 in W 17 in D 112 in
Set of Four South African Hand-Carved Giraffe Sculptures in a Variety of Sizes
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four hand-carved South African giraffe sculptures circa 1970s of various sizes.
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large contemporary bust sculpture 30" H x 24" D. Measures: Stand is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa.
Wood
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large contemporary bust sculpture 30" H x 24" D. Measures: Stand is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa.
Wood
Set of 3 African Carved Wooden Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 highly styled carved wooden birds from Africa Sizes: 4" W x 4 1/2" x 49 1/2" H 5 1/2" W x 5 3/4" D x 49" H 4 1/2" W x 4 3/4" D x 60" H.
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Tall Vintage African Antelope Antlers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 Tall Vintage African Antelope Antlers (Top) item dimensions: Width - 9 in. Depth - 12 in. Height - 37 in. (Bottom) item dimensions: Width - 18 in. Depth - 8 in. ...
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H 2.75 in W 3 in D 6 in
South African Fenix Raku. Hand Made Ceramic Pottery Rainbow Animals- Set of 4
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of four (4), Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish, South African Fenix Raku. Hand Made, Wonderful lines and pa...
Ceramic, Pottery
Handsome Set of African Antlers Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of African antlers mounted on custom metal stand.
Metal
Large Antler of Water-Buffalo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Antler of Water-Buffalo
Set of Three Welded Steel Rastafarian Musicians
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three welded steel Rastafarian musicians, circa 1990s. Each musician is hand made of welded steel, hand painted and has black nylon rope for dreadlocks. The standing saxophone...
Steel
Sold
H 26 in W 22 in D 22 in
Andile Dyalvane, "Inkunz'emnyama 'Strength of a Bull'", Terracotta Clay Sculpture
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Andile Dyalvane is one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists. Guided by a deep spiritual connection to his Xhosa ancestors, Andile’s complex, large-scale ceramic artworks are a ...
Terracotta
Sold
H 157.48 in W 98.42 in D 98.42 in
Conrad Hicks, "Structure of Self", Copper and Forged Steel Sculpture
By Conrad Hicks
Located in Capetown, ZA
Conrad Hicks is an artist, blacksmith and tool-maker in Cape Town. He specialises in hand forged metal work, using only traditional blacksmithing jointing methods as he believes thes...
Copper, Steel
Carved Marble Statue of a Warthog
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An intricately carved green marble statue of a warthog at rest.
Marble
Anton van Wouw - "The Accused" bronze
Located in London, GB
Note: regarded at the father of South African sculpture, van Wouw was born in Dreidergen, Holland in 1862.
Bronze
Broken Divert
By Lionel Smit
Located in North Adams, NH
Bronze classic figure head sculpture of a South African woman. Lionel Smit is considered one of South Africa’s strongest artists, best known for his contemporary portraiture exec...
Bronze
Sculpture of a Mounted Scythe
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid Century South African Mounted Iron on Lucite Base Garden Scythe with Beaded Trim ( 2 available, priced and sold separately )
Iron
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,627
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$90,000
H 132 in W 81.5 in D 25 in
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Brutalist Hand-Carved African Black Wooden Totem Sculpture Set, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Raw, expressive, and deeply sculptural, this Brutalist totem sculpture set by Egg Designs celebrates the intersection of African craft traditions and contemporary collectible design....
Wood
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Shell, Wood, Beads
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
HEAD
By Fernando Botero
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture with brown patina. Head of a young girl.
Bronze
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body Nigeria Period Early 20th century Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good Fine...
Hardwood
$2,450
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Wood
$33,909
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Cougar Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
North Idaho cougar mount on faux stone wall mount base. PERIOD: Contemporary ORIGIN: Colorado, United States SIZE: 39"W cougar 39" x 27" plus wall mount Family Owned & Operated Cis...
Other
Roosevelt Elk Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Great old style mount Roosevelt elk. 6 x 6, 43" wide, 52" H, protrudes 48". Great for lodge, cabin or rustic decor. Period: 20th century Origin: Washington Size: 43" W, 52" H, protr...
Other
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.
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