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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
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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
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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
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
Testa di Toro Bronze Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Testa di Toro bronze sculpture represents a powerful bull's head, a symbol of strength and virility with origins in ancient Roman figurative art. The piece features a strikingly life...
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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