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What is relief work in sculpture?
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In sculptures, relief work is a term for details on a work of art. It describes three-dimensional forms that extend from a flat surface. A piece shows off low or high relief depending on how far the three-dimensional elements protrude. Shop a selection of relief sculptures on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Original condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
2 bronze Reliefs vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
2 bronze Reliefs vienna around 1950s
Only polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$562 / set
Bronze relief plaque of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A striking cast bronze relief depicting Napoleon Bonaparte in profile, wearing his characteristic bacon hat and military attire.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
William Cullen Bryant Bronze Relief Portrait, c.1880
Located in Savannah, GA
A bronze relief portrait plaque of William Cullen Bryant, circa 1880, unsigned.
11 ¾ inches wide by 14 ½ inches tall by 1 ½ inches deep
Category
Antique 1880s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Relief of Prometheus
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classical style patinated bronze relief depicting the mythical Prometheus chained to a large stone surrounded by merfolk and sea creatures in a brown walnut frame (ARTIST...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of fine Art Nouveau / Jugendstyl gilt bronze relief wall plaques, with wonderful details, mounted in walnut frames.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$4,165 / set