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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.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$1,984 / item
18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved angel-wing with traces of old paint and gilding. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inc...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of foo dogs, temple lions, vintage figurines made of turquoise, light blue colored glazed ceramic, China, not marked, circa mid 20th century.
This beautiful pair is n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Rattan Harley Davidson Life Size Sculpture Coastal Wicker Bamboo
By Tom Dixon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage life-size Harley Davidson sculpture features a coastal wicker design, making it a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Often attributed to Tom Dixon for Habitat bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Flower Stalactite Formation
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sparkly, Rare Grape Jelly Amethyst Cluster with Intense Deep‑Purple Druzy on Quartz
▫️ Description
This natural Grape Jelly Amethyst geode cluster is a true masterpiece of nature, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Onyx Marble Waterfall Fountain – Hand-Carved Stone Sculpture Artwork By HAAND
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculpted from glowing, semi-precious white onyx, Riflesso di Luce is more than a fountain — it’s a living sculpture where light and water meet in harmony. With its clean architectura...
Category
2010s European Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
