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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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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
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
Pierre-Jules Méne (after) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Bronze & Green Onyx
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Animalier: a small bronze sculpture in the shape of a very detailed and finely executed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This piece may be attributed to the French Sculptor Pierre-Jule...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, 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
Victor Salmones “By the Sea” Bronze Figurative Sculpture, Latin American Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful and expressive limited-edition bronze sculpture titled “By the Sea” by renowned Mexican sculptor Victor Salmones, celebrated for his dynamic figurative works that merge mo...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Brazier, Ancient Pompeii Original
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian Grand Tour bronze tripod brazier, after the ancient Roman original excavated from Pompeii, Neapolitan late 19th century
The brazier modeled after one that was used to hea...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
