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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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Ancient Plaster Bas-Relief "Mason", circa 1930
By Jean Burkhalter and Joël Martel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ancient plaster Bas-relief: "Mason", Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
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
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
Small Art Deco Bas-Relief in Plaster, Signed, G. WATKIN 1942
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Art Deco bas-relief in plaster, signed and dated 1942.
Probably a Study for a larger bas
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"Blessing the Fishing Industry, " Art Deco Bas Relief Bronze Sculpture with Nude
By Walker Kirtland Hancock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, surrounded by fishermen, fishing boats and other evidence of the industry, this rare bas relief rondel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze