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Figurative Sculpture

Figurative Sculpture

There’s something a figurative piece does that abstract work can’t quite match — it looks back at you. A well-modelled figure captures gesture, weight and presence in a way that draws people in and holds their attention, which is exactly why figurative work remains one of the most collected sculpture styles going: it connects on a human level before anyone’s even thought about where it might sit.

Our figurative collection spans two distinct approaches: classically modelled bronze — cast using techniques passed down through generations of sculptors — and contemporary abstracted forms, where the human figure is simplified into bold silhouettes and finished in colour rather than traditional patina. (A figurative sculpture, put simply, represents a recognisable subject — most often the human figure — rather than pure abstract shape.)

Featured figurative sculptors
Mela Cooke — known for playful, lifestyle-themed bronze figures capturing everyday moments: beach days, dancing, tennis, swimming. Her work ranges from intimate 25cm studies to monumental pieces over 1.5m.
Sonia Payes — monumental figurative bronze and mixed-media works, including her acclaimed Woman, Relics and Re-Emergence series, with pieces reaching 5 metres.

Prices range from around $1,000 for small bronze studies to well over $100,000 for monumental works, so there’s a genuine figurative piece for tabletop display, a garden feature, or a gallery-scale statement.

SOHO provides outdoor sculpture for both public and private display spaces – offering our 35-year experience and knowledge of the art and sculpture industry to assist in the acquisition, commission, freight, and installation of sculpture.

If you are interested in any figurative sculpture, contact us today.

Figurative sculpture FAQ
What is a figurative bronze sculpture? A figurative bronze sculpture is a representational work — usually the human form — cast in bronze, prized for its detail and weather-resistant patina.
Can figurative sculptures be displayed outdoors? Yes — bronze and steel figurative works are weatherproof and well suited to gardens and outdoor settings.
What’s the difference between figurative and abstract sculpture? Figurative sculpture depicts a recognisable subject, usually the human form. Abstract sculpture explores shape, line and material without representing a specific subject — though some figurative pieces sit between the two, simplifying the human form while keeping it identifiable.
Can I commission a custom figurative sculpture? Yes — several of our represented sculptors, including Mela Cooke and Sonia Payes, accept commissions. Contact us to discuss scale, material and finish.
How much does a figurative sculpture cost? Our figurative collection ranges from around $1,000 for small tabletop bronzes to over $100,000 for monumental works, depending on scale, material and the artist.

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Figurative Sculpture

Figurative Sculpture

There's something a figurative piece does that abstract work can't quite match — it looks back at you. A well-modelled figure captures gesture, weight and presence in a way that draws people in and holds their attention, which is exactly why figurative work remains one of the most collected sculpture styles going: it connects on a human level before anyone's even thought about where it might sit.

Our figurative collection spans two distinct approaches: classically modelled bronze — cast using techniques passed down through generations of sculptors — and contemporary abstracted forms, where the human figure is simplified into bold silhouettes and finished in colour rather than traditional patina. (A figurative sculpture, put simply, represents a recognisable subject — most often the human figure — rather than pure abstract shape.)

Featured figurative sculptors
Mela Cooke — known for playful, lifestyle-themed bronze figures capturing everyday moments: beach days, dancing, tennis, swimming. Her work ranges from intimate 25cm studies to monumental pieces over 1.5m.
Sonia Payes — monumental figurative bronze and mixed-media works, including her acclaimed Woman, Relics and Re-Emergence series, with pieces reaching 5 metres.

Prices range from around $1,000 for small bronze studies to well over $100,000 for monumental works, so there's a genuine figurative piece for tabletop display, a garden feature, or a gallery-scale statement.

SOHO provides outdoor sculpture for both public and private display spaces – offering our 35-year experience and knowledge of the art and sculpture industry to assist in the acquisition, commission, freight, and installation of sculpture.

If you are interested in any figurative sculpture, contact us today.

Figurative sculpture FAQ
What is a figurative bronze sculpture? A figurative bronze sculpture is a representational work — usually the human form — cast in bronze, prized for its detail and weather-resistant patina.
Can figurative sculptures be displayed outdoors? Yes — bronze and steel figurative works are weatherproof and well suited to gardens and outdoor settings.
What's the difference between figurative and abstract sculpture? Figurative sculpture depicts a recognisable subject, usually the human form. Abstract sculpture explores shape, line and material without representing a specific subject — though some figurative pieces sit between the two, simplifying the human form while keeping it identifiable.
Can I commission a custom figurative sculpture? Yes — several of our represented sculptors, including Mela Cooke and Sonia Payes, accept commissions. Contact us to discuss scale, material and finish.
How much does a figurative sculpture cost? Our figurative collection ranges from around $1,000 for small tabletop bronzes to over $100,000 for monumental works, depending on scale, material and the artist.