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What are the sculpture relief types?
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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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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
Carved Relief Plaque with Chariot Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low-relief scene full of movement and mystery. This cast plaque shows a procession of four horses
Category
Early 20th Century Han Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes
Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Shadow Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Heavily Carved Wood Relief Plaque Wall Mounted Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning vintage heavily carved relief, ready to hang. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
