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Which Florentine sculptor was famous for his lifelike sculptures?

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Which Florentine sculptor was famous for his lifelike sculptures?
The Florentine sculptor who was famous for his lifelike sculptures is Donatello. He was born in Florence around 1386 and completed apprenticeships with multiple Florentine artisans and artists, including Lorenzo Ghiberti. Some of Donatello's best-known works include Penitent Magdalene, Saint George, David and Saint Mark. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
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30 MG Love Hope Combo (blue, yellow, white) - figurative sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Automotive Paint

Theia by Richard Perry - Abstract sculpture, Carrara marble, colourful, pink
Located in Paris, FR
Theia is a unique ink, paint and wax on Carrara marble sculpture by contemporary artist Richard Perry, dimensions are 20.5 × 23 × 19 cm (8.1 × 9.1 × 7.5 in). The sculpture is signed...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Rubenesque Reclining Nude Woman, Early 20th Century Sculpture, New York Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Ahron Ben-Shmuel (American, 1903-1984) Rubenesque Reclining Nude, 1929 Painted plaster Signed and dated 7.5 x 9 x 6 inches Provenance: The Tatti Family Collection Ahron Ben-Shmuel w...
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1920s Nude Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

YVES KLEIN L'OURS POMPON Limited sculpture includes COA IKB Contemporary Design
Located in Madrid, Madrid
L'OURS POMPON - EDITION YVES KLEIN Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Artisanal resin and pigments Edition: 999 (few numbers available, assigned randomly) Size: Plexiglas bell size - 49 ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plexiglass, Pigment

"Subway Textures, Assemblage of Sewn Aluminum Foil, Paper, Textile and Cardboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Subway Textures" is a one-of-a-kind piece created from Eustace Mamba, as part of his ongoing series of sewn mixed media cityscapes. This wall-hanging sculpture is made from sewing a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Foil

Inside/Out - large, abstracted, figurative, outdoor stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary metal sculpture of a mask is kinetic and was created by a Canadian artist. This unique, one-of-a-kind ethereal sculpture was hand-forged by the masterful artist, ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

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