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What is a low bas-relief sculpture?
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A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Bas-Relief Art Deco Plaque
By Chuck Dodson
Located in North Miami, FL
A wonderful depiction of a worker hanging from a crane at task. Art Deco buildings incorporated figural panels in their facades such as this exquisite bas reliefs sculpted by Chuck D...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Monumental French Art Deco Luminaire Urn with Bas Relief
Located in Hanover, MA
Monumental scale French Art Deco urn with bas relief on one side made of a plaster composite c, 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Urns
Materials
Composition, Brass, Nickel
Gaston Dumont, Faune , Gold patinated Plaster Bas-Relief, 1939
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Dumont, Faune with Pan Flute , Gold patinated Plaster Bas-Relief, 1939.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
"Blessing the Fishing Industry, " Art Deco Bas Relief Bronze Sculpture with Nude
By Walker Kirtland Hancock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by Walker Hancock, who spent many summers in the Gloucester area north of Boston, surrounded by fishermen, fishing boats and other evidence of the industry, this rare bas re...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Harp and Guitar, " Fabulous Cubist-Art Deco Bas Relief Plaques, Terra Cotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superb in conception and execution, this pair of terra cotta plaques, depicting the pairing of a harp and guitar in the manner of Gris or Braque, is beautifully glazed in hues of tur...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Capricorn", Rare, High Style Art Deco Bronze Bas Relief by Paul Manship
By Paul Manship
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly and brilliantly sculpted in high relief, this depiction of a sea-goat (half goat, half fish) -- the classic symbol of Capricorn -- was sculpted by Paul Manship, the most impor...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
