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What are the main types of sculptures?
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There are several main types of sculptures. Relief sculptures feature an image carved into a flat surface, such as a piece of stone or marble, while carved sculptures begin as a block of material that a sculptor works on with tools. To produce a cast sculpture, an artist makes a mold and then fills it with a material, such as molten bronze. Additive sculpture is the process of creating art by adding pieces to a base material, while assembly sculpture involves combining objects together. With modeled sculptures, an artist shapes a malleable material like clay or wax. Installation sculptures are built into a specific site, while kinetic sculptures produce a real or simulated sense of movement. Explore a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
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20th Century Terracotta Diana Goddess of the Hunt Bust France 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is an impressive bust formed with terracotta of Diana Goddess of the Hunt. This beautiful sculpture is hand formed, 20th century. Signed by Artist but can not identify the maker...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Busts
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Large Antique Painted Folk Art Pike Trade Sign, Fish Monger’s Metal Shop Sign
Located in Lisse, NL
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
$2,453 / set
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Mid-Century Modern Amber Resin Bird Sculpture by Dorothy Thorpe 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an Amber resin bird sculpture, specifically doves, by Dorothy Thorpe made circa the 1970s. The sculpture is perfectly translucent which makes the birds glow in the light!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
Articulating Wood Model Figure Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An articulating wood figure sculpture piece, circa late-20th century. Used as a tool for learning to draw the human figure since the Renaissance. A fun, adjustable, artist model for ...
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead.
Italy, circa 1650-1750
Weathered and small losses.
Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base.
H:18,5cm W:11cm D:11,5cm
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$388 Sale Price
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Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$1,984 / item