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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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Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head"
Bruno Cassinari
Italy, 1970
Bronze Sculpture
Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base
Limited Edition 13/28
Excellent Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Spinario Boy with Thorn Figure Greek Statue
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Italian bronze figure picking a thorn from his foot, circa late 19th century. This figure, known as Spinario (the Spaniard) is based on an ancient Greek statue in the Capitol...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Finely Cast Asian Bronze Birds Animal Statue with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of finely cast Asian bronze birds animal statue with stand.
Age: Contemporary
Size of birds only: Height 12.8 - 13.6 C.M. / Width 8.8 - 9 C.M. / Length 17.6 - 18.5 C.M.
Size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Panther Signed V. Demanet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco Panther circa 1930.
Silver-plated bronze subject on a black and white marble base.
Signed on the marble V. Demanet.
In perfect condition.
Total height: 17 cm
Length: 40 cm
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Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Alexandre Ouline
Located in Houston, TX
1930s French Art Deco bronze figural sculpture on a black marble base, signed by Alexandre Ouline.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues Camille 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands with nice patina by Camille, circa 1920s. These monumental art sculptures feature ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,980 Sale Price / set
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