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What are illusion sculptures?

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What are illusion sculptures?
Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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"4 White Boxes Illusion Sculpture"
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
We are pleased to offer "4 White Boxes illusion sculpture" by the internationally known sculptor Sanseviero.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

5 Blue Boxes Illusion Sculpture
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
I have included a side view so that you can see how thin this illusion sculpture is. This sculpture is one piece but has the illusion of 5 Blue boxes.
Category

2010s Op Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"4 RED Boxes illusion sculpture" 2022 28x25x8"
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
Sanseviero's metal sculptures fool the eye. His "illusion sculptures" are amazingly only 1/16th of an inch thick and yet they appear to be 3 dimensional boxes with open centers that ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"4 Violet Boxes Illusion Sculpture" 28x17x8" Enamel and Metal
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
We are pleased to offer "4 Violet Boxes illusion sculpture" by the internationally known sculptor Sanseviero.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"4 Large Red Boxes" 42" tall Illusion Sculpture, Aluminum and Enamel
By Sanseviero
Located in Southampton, NY
It is painted on both the front and the back sides to create the incredible 3D effect. Sanseviero's sculptures fool the eye. This large "illusion sculptures" is only 1 of 1.
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Illusion, Sculpture After Fayral - Max Le Verrier, Art Deco, 20th Century
By Max Le Verrier
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Model named "Illusion," unsigned but a Fayral design, produced by Max le Verrier.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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