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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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Early 20th Cent Elegant Dance Ball Bird Couple Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian cold-painted bronzes. This charming polychromed bronze sculpture sh...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lisa Larson, Bulldog Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture by Lisa Larson at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden in the late 20th century. The sculpture is 13.5 cm (5,4") high and 16 x 13 cm (6.4" x 5.2") long and in excellent condition....
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s
A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Dachshund Dog Family Puppies Austrian Miniature Figurine Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 20th Century figurine, expertly crafted and beautifully detailed in the tradition of Austrian bronzes. This charming figurine showcases the exceptional artistry for whi...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Diskometal Rabbit Sculpture designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal rabbit sculpture designed by Just Andersen in the early 1930s.
* Rabbit sculpture in diskometal
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1515
* Year: 1933
* Condition: Fair vin...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Metal
Grand Tour Carrara Marble Sculpture of Venus Victrix - Italy - Early 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Grand Tour Neoclassical style Carrara marble sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix (after the original by Antonio Canova) - featuring delicate hand carving throughout - hon...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble


