Brett Kern
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Oil
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
2010s Chinese Books
Paper
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Lithograph, Offset
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
Early 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Illustration Board, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Glass
Glass
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Lithograph, Offset
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Lithograph, Screen
Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings
Paint
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Etching, Aquatint
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Foil
1990s Abstract Prints
Lithograph
2010s Prints and Multiples
Dye
Vintage 1980s American Modern Prints
Paper
1990s British Posters
Paper
Recent Sales
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Sculptures
2010s Sculptures
2010s Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 2000s Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Sculptures
2010s Sculptures
2010s Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Finding the Right sculptures for You
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.