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What are the sculpture relief types?

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What are the sculpture relief types?
There are three types of relief in sculpting: high, sunken and bas. The difference between the type of reliefs is how deeply carved the figures are on the surface. Shop a wide range of collectable sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase with Dragon C1930 Measures - 10"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Carved Relief Terra Cotta Vase with Mask & Dragon C1930 Measures - 11.75"H x 6.75
Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Painted Cream Beige Console Table with Ornamental Carved Relief
Located in Miami, FL
20th century painted cream beige console table with ornamental carved relief in the front.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables

Organic Abstract Wood Carved Relief Art
Located in London, GB
Abstract curvaceous relief has an organic flow. It is hand carved in pitch pine is named 'Rest
Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wool

South American Madonna Carved Relief Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
South American Carved Wood Madonna Relief Sculpture, 17th century, the Madonna with silver halo and
Category

Antique 17th Century South American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Oringinal Wood Carved Relief of a Man Fishing
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful vintage relief image of man fishing while sleeping against a tree. Hand carved early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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