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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Awakening 2/3 Life-Sz Semi-Reclining Female Bronze Sculpture by Anthony Antonios
Located in Sheffield, MA
“Awakening,” created by Anthony Antonios, was modeled from life. The semi-reclining, 2/3 life-size female nude figure is rising as if from a sleep. Rich and beautiful patina by Ranie...
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large / Tall Bronze Sculptural Crane Birds from the 1970s.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Impressive pair of large decorative crane sculptures, made in Japan during the 1970s and executed in patinated bronze.
The two birds are modelled in different yet complementary pose...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of four 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Silver plate Miniatures Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This classic set of four 20th-century Vienna silver-plated figurines showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and intricate detailing associated with the tradition of Austrian bronze ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1950s Wall Mounted
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri with a wall mount bracket. This a hard to find early casting with protrusions that are not found on later designs. The chamber has the Cos...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Scul...
Materials
Bronze
Raf Verjans (1935–2022), Bronze Sculpture-bowl, mid century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A bronze sculptural object by Belgian artist Raf Verjans, depicting a stylized human profile whose wide, circular section forms a cup. Its black, sliding, and removable base allows i...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Fox Attacking Pheasant by Lavroff
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A large and impressive Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a fox attacking a Golden Pheasant by Georges Lavroff (1895–1991).
The sculpture depicts a fox with its jaws open and ears ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
