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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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S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Korean Egyptian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1980s Neo-Classical Greco-Roman Maitland-Smith Bronze Bust / Marble Base - David
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome piece. It is a Neo-classical style bronze male bust on a marble base by Maitland-Smith. It is marked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Art Deco style male female bronze steel bust vases.
Man: 13.63"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Bronze Agave Sculpture 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze Agave plant sculpture from the 1970s with a nice green patina. Agave is used to make mezcal. Mounted on a wood base. Unsigned. 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Exceptional Bronze Highland Stags on Marble Bases by Jules Moigniez
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of exceptional quality bronze Highland stags by Jules Moigniez (French 1835-1894) having a pair of bronze hollow cast stags each stood on a rocky outcrop over moulded veined mar...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999
Signed, Dated, and Numbered
Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H
Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris
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Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
