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What is contemporary sculpture?
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When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date.
The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883)
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas
France, 1858
This exquisite 19th-...
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Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Statue of a Man "Le Bendeur" by Jean de Roncourt
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco bronze statue, titled "Le Bendeur", was sculpted by Jean de Roncourt in France, circa 1930. A masterful representation of Art Deco style, the statue captures t...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victor Salmones Signed Bronze Sculpture, Artist Proof, Mexico 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking bronze sculpture by Mexican artist Victor Salmones (1937–1989), mounted on a polished black marble base and signed along the lower edge. Marked Prueba de Artista (Artist P...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Patinated Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased patinated bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
"Stone Lifter", Bold, Monumental Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude
By Henry Schoenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, bold and provocative, this very rare bronze sculpture depicts a powerful, muscled nude male figure endeavoring to lift an enormous rock, his legs splayed and his body tensed t...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
