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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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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
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
Antique PAIR Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs fine detail gilded & enamelled, Qing 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are an excellent matching pair of large antique Chinese Foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple lions or Shishi, made of bronze with fine detail, originally hand enameled and gilded dating to the 19th century, Qing period or earlier.
These are a very beautiful matching pair of large Bronze Chinese...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th century Bronze Girl and Dog by Antonio Lanzirotti
Located in Newark, England
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Italian bronze figure group by Antonio Giovanni Lanzirotti (fl. mid to late 19th century), cast circa 1870 in dark brown patinated bronze. The composition d...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Demétre Chiparus "Footsteps" Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Demétre Chiparus "Footsteps" Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture
Bronze with polychrome patina and ivory.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus (16 September 1886 – 22 January 1...
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Native American Warrior on Horseback by Èdouard Drouot
Located in Austin, TX
A fine patinated bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior on horseback by the celebrated French artist and sculptor, Èdouard Drouot (1859-1945).
Signed E. Drouot to base with f...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
