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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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Swedish Art Deco Bronze Nude Dancer Napkin Holder, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural Swedish Art Deco napkin holder, cast in solid bronze circa 1930. The piece features a stylized nude female dancer in a dynamic, arched pose, gracefully stre...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works The Cheyenne Statue Sculpture 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled The Cheyenne, produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. The Cheyenne was his sixth sculpture and his most daring design. Moun...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large bronze statue of a stylized African Ndebele Ndebele woman, atr. Hagenauer
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
A fantastic life-size bronze sculpture from the early 1950s. The design is attributed to Karl Hagenauer. Approx. 30 kg.
This life-size sculpture of an exotic African Ndebele woman, ...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Foo Dog Bronze Figure Statues Paperweight, Asia Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of Vintage Foo Dog Sculptures in Brass or Bronze
This elegant pair of vintage Foo Dog sculptures was acquired from an estate sale in Bologna, Italy. Handcrafted in brass or bro...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Paul GASQ - Large French Art Nouveau Diane/Artemis Bronze Bust, 1900
By Paul Gasq
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Sculpture of Diane / Artemis by Paul Gasq (1860–1944), France, circa 1900.
An exceptional and large French Art Nouveau bronze bust sculpture dep...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An antique Chinese bronze Buddha sculpture. Buddha is seated in dhyana asana (lotus position) upon a lotus-form base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The right hand is ra...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$599 Sale Price
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