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What is an example of a bas-relief?
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A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A famous example of a bas-relief are the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs which are housed in the British Museum. Bas-reliefs tend to have less protrusion than other types of relief carving. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bas-reliefs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Bas-Relief with Exotic Animals and Forest, 1950s-1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large carved wood bas-relief wall sculpture, 1950s-1960s. This striking bas-relief sculpture is
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Bas Relief Sculpture by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Bas Relief Sculpture by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Unique, signed and numbered.
Dimensions: Ø 300 x H
Category
2010s French Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Steel, Enamel
$71,070 / item
Bas Relief by Patrick Dacla Séailles, from "Leda" Work 1925, Wall Sculptures
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Amazing and rare bas relief by Patrick Dacla Seailles from Spéranza Calo-Sailles / Alfred Janniot
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
20th Century Bas Relief Chinese Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19/20th century) stripped and carved wall plaque of figures with bull and cart.
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Emilio Greco Italian Sculpture Bas-relief Silver Metal Angel
By Emilio Greco
Located in Brescia, IT
Angel
Emilio Greco
Italy 1980
Silver Metal Bas-relief
Plexiglass Base
Ed 62/300
Artist Sign
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Elisabeth Vandeweghe Mermaid Sculpture Ceramic Bas Relief for Perignem
Located in Poperinge, BE
Bas Relief sculpture of a mermaid by Elisabeth Vandeweghe for Perignem, glazed ceramic, earthenware
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
