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Peter Anton is famous for creating whimsical sculptures. The American artist's work draws inspiration from sweet treats, with his sculptures resembling boxes of chocolate, stacks of macarons, oversized ice cream cones and other delectable desserts. Due to the subject of his sculptures, fans have given Anton the nickname "Candy Warhol." Find a selection of Peter Anton art on 1stDibs.
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Red, White, & Blue Ice Bar
By Peter Anton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Peter Anton’s (b. 1963, New Haven, Connecticut) primary subject matter is food with an emphasis on chocolates and other sweets. Anton creates giant realistic sculptures and is best known for his bigger-than-life boxed chocolates. Declaring, “I like to create art that can lure, charm, tease, disarm and surprise,” Peter Anton produces oversized, lushly detailed and delicious-looking sculptures of food...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Glazed with Sprinkles
By Peter Anton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Peter Anton’s (b. 1963, New Haven, Connecticut) primary subject matter is food with an emphasis on chocolates and other sweets. Anton creates giant realistic sculptures and is best k...
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Sweetheart Sampler
By Peter Anton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Peter Anton’s (b. 1963, New Haven, Connecticut) primary subject matter is food with an emphasis on chocolates and other sweets. Anton creates giant realistic sculptures and is best k...
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Macaron Tower S3
By Peter Anton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Peter Anton’s (b. 1963, New Haven, Connecticut) primary subject matter is food with an emphasis on chocolates and other sweets. Anton creates giant realistic sculptures and is best k...
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
"Special Round Assortment"
By Peter Anton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Peter Anton’s work has been extensively exhibited in over 30 solo shows throughout the world, including the Allan Stone Gallery, Hammer Galleries, Bruce R. Lewin Gallery, and Unix Ga...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
"Les Macarons"
By Peter Anton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Peter Anton’s work has been extensively exhibited in over 30 solo shows throughout the world, including the Allan Stone Gallery, Hammer Galleries, Bruce R. Lewin Gallery, and Unix Ga...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request