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What are the four basic methods of sculpture?
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The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.
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Art Deco Style Sculpture Dancing Nude with Balls by Denis for Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant sculpture in Art Deco style, ball dancer signed by Denis.
With foundry mark.
Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry.
Designed ca. 1930.
Posthumous c...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Hand Carved Wood Totem Sculptures - Set of 4
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculptural Wooden Totems to decorate your space.
These impressive hand carved wooden totems are a great way to decorate your home. These sculptural home decor pieces will look great on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantle. You can also make them the centerpiece on your dining room table. If you have some inserts in your wall, these totems would be a great fit.
About the artists:
Hand-made by Mexican artist Eduardo Wignall, who focuses on the development and production of high quality furniture and design objects, with an emphasis on wood. The pieces he develops are environmentally and socially conscious. The materials and all-natural finishes are environmentally friendly, have a sustainable certified origin and are biodegradable. His studio is further committed to social projects that give back to local communities and ensure artisans receive fair and dignified treatment.
Set of 4 Hand Carved Totems...
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract figure sculpture in white, one of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculpture of an abstract figure in white, handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with fibreglass matting and jute. The creative process takes multiple stages...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jute, Plaster
Two Art Glass Bird Sculptures by Oiva Toikka made for Iittala.
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculptures, made for Iittala. Oiva Toikka's birds have become iconic objects for glass collectors worldwide. Each figurine is mouth-blown and handcraf...
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Two abstract metal floor sculptures by Tony Almén and Peter Gest for Ikea 1990
By IKEA
Located in München, DE
Pair of original limited abstract metal Ikea floor sculptures from 1990.
In good condition. Suitable for all living areas and very decorative.
Design by Tony Almén and Peter Gest. Ik...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Sculpture of Juggler in Patinated Bronze Signed Le Verrier
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture of Juggler in patinated bronze by Le Verrier.
The statue features a woman with very elegant and delicate movements. Max Le Verrier was known for being a pioneer w...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze