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What is additive sculpture?
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In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Set/2 Lions, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Lions Guardian, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Handcrafted Guardian Lion sculptures in Calacatt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large French Terracotta Figure of Bacchus and a Beauty, Signed, Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
A Large French Terracotta Figure of Bacchus and a Beauty, Signed Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. This terracotta sculpture is a representation of the 1868 work by French sculptor Alb...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Terracotta
A Primitive Ceramic Shield by Tim Orr France 1970s
By Tim Orr
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An exceptional and rare piece by Tim Orr.
Provenance : His own garden ( we conserve the exterior patina )
Made in 1970s
In three parts.
Not signed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Stunning Vintage Bassano Ceramic Bust Of A Rhinoceros * Free Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning vintage Italian ceramic bust of a rhino. This charming and delightful sculpture is a real work of art and is extremely realistic. Made in Bassano Italy it boasts fabulous de...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Miniature Bronze Dog Sculpture
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful miniature bronze sculpture, part of a collection
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving
Located in Bakewell, GB
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving, retaining some original polychrome decoration
sizes 67 cms high, 30cms wide and 25 cms deep
Category
Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
