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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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Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...
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Vintage 1970s French Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bust of a Male Figure on Marble Base signed Johannes Dommisse
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Art Deco bronze bust of a male figure is a striking example of the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the 1930s. The piece, sculpted by renowned Belgian ar...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Busts
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Marble, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Grand Tour Model of The Arc de Triomphe 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date.
The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....
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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Auguste Clésinger (French, 1814–1883) Roman Bull, 1858 Bronze sculpture
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883)
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas
France, 1858
This exquisite 19th-...
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Antique 1850s French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Knud Erik Christensen - Danish Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A studio made small bronze sculpture in an abstract form. It sits loosely on a white marble base. Very tactile texture and gilded finish. Hand-signed beneath its base: KEC.
Measure...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Girl Standing on a Stool, Bronze Sculpture in Style of Juan Clara
By Juan Clara
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture depicts an infant girl standing on a cushioned stool, holding her left shoe in her hand while pressing one finger of her right hand to her lips. Beautifully...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
