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Medium: Metal
Inner Shore. Series "Vibrations of the Earth"
Inner Shore. Series "Vibrations of the Earth"

Inner Shore. Series "Vibrations of the Earth"

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Inner Shore” is a space where light and silence meet to support inner balance. It holds no boundaries, yet provides a subtle anchor, allowing one to exist in their own rhythm withou...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Silver

Eternal Sunsets Sacred Feminine - Meditative Abstract Pink Geometric Painting
Eternal Sunsets Sacred Feminine - Meditative Abstract Pink Geometric Painting

Eternal Sunsets Sacred Feminine - Meditative Abstract Pink Geometric Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Gold Leaf

Graft EH8 - Abstract Figurative Wall Sculpture - Tree Branch and Bronze Figures
Graft EH8 - Abstract Figurative Wall Sculpture - Tree Branch and Bronze Figures

Graft EH8 - Abstract Figurative Wall Sculpture - Tree Branch and Bronze Figures

By Jennyfer Stratman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

There is a metaphorical interplay between the natural imagery international artist, Jennyfer Stratman, uses and its multiple meanings. While the human figure features strongly, it is...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gymnast Bust, Quarter life
Gymnast Bust, Quarter life

Gymnast Bust, Quarter life

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Created as a study for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, the “Gymnast Bust, Half life”, provides a glimpse into the creative process of the artist. Richard MacDonald created a b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People
Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nando Kallweit’s "Amici V" is a contemporary bronze sculpture that captures the essence of unity and connection through its strikingly elongated abstract forms. This modern figurative artwork features three faceless figures standing tall together, their textured surfaces and slender silhouettes evoking a sense of strength and harmony. The interplay of light and shadow on the dark patina enhances the sculpture’s expressive depth, making it a sophisticated addition to minimalist, abstract, and contemporary art collections. Amici V symbolizes companionship, resilience, and shared experiences, resonating deeply with collectors who appreciate art that conveys emotion through form. German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal, Bronze

The Storm II by Chésade - Allegory sculpture, contemporary, bronze
The Storm II by Chésade - Allegory sculpture, contemporary, bronze

The Storm II by Chésade - Allegory sculpture, contemporary, bronze

By Chésade

Located in Paris, FR

The Storm II is a one-off sculpture by French artist Chésade. Dimensions: 11.8 x 6.7 x 7.8 inches (30 × 17 × 20 cm). These dimensions include the stand and the shaft. Chésade's bronz...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Sandaled Foot of an Antiquity, 19th Century Italian
Grand Tour Sandaled Foot of an Antiquity, 19th Century Italian

Grand Tour Sandaled Foot of an Antiquity, 19th Century Italian

Located in Beachwood, OH

Grand Tour Italian, 19th Century Sandaled Foot of an Antiquity Bronze 5.5 x 12 x 5 inches

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19th Century Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Hera II by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative sculpture.
Hera II by Nando Kallweit.  Elegant figurative sculpture.

Hera II by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative sculpture.

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Coltishall, GB

Hera II is a figurative bronze sculpture in a relaxed pose by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern youthful postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

"Cherry" Original Artwork, 24kt Gold on Museum Glass
"Cherry" Original Artwork, 24kt Gold on Museum Glass

"Cherry" Original Artwork, 24kt Gold on Museum Glass

By Kate Breakey

Located in Denver, CO

About the artist: Kate Breakey is internationally known for her large-scale, richly hand-colored photographs including her acclaimed series of luminous portraits of birds, flowers a...

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2010s Photorealist Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Gold Leaf

By Your Side 12/25 - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture
By Your Side 12/25 - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture

By Your Side 12/25 - Contemporary Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall Sculpture

By Mireia Serra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Boulder #4 by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze art, outdoor sculpture
Boulder #4 by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze art, outdoor sculpture

Boulder #4 by Tom Price - Rock-like bronze art, outdoor sculpture

By Tom Price

Located in Paris, FR

Boulder #4 is a sculpture by English artist Tom Price. This artwork can be customized— feel free to contact us for a quote. Tom Price’s artistic approach focuses on material explora...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath
19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath

19th Century Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus w/ Gilt Floral Wreath

Located in Beachwood, OH

Bust of Antinous as Bacchus/Dionysus with Gilt Floral Wreath, 19th Century F. Barbedienne foundry, A. Collas Reduction Mechanique stamp on back Gilt bronze 12.5 x 7 x 6 inches Antin...

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19th Century Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

RECLINGING WOMAN
RECLINGING WOMAN

RECLINGING WOMAN

By Antoniucci Volti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ANTONIUCCI VOLTI "RECLINGING WOMAN" BRONZE, SIGNED, NUMBERED 2/6 VALSUANI FOUNDRY ITALiAN, WORKED IN PARIS, C.1960 6.5 X 18.5 X 10.5 INCHES Antoniucci Volti 1915-1989 Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Antoniucci Volti was born in Albano, Italy, in 1915. His family lived in Italy until 1920 when the family moved to France. Volti studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Nice from 1928 to 1920. By 1932 the young artist had won a gold medal for two polychrome bas-reliefs before going to Paris, where he entered the studio of Jean Boucher at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the age of only fifteen. After serving in the Second World War, when he was interned as a prisoner of war in Bavaria, he returned in poor health to Paris, only to find his studio destroyed. From 1947 he showed work at various Paris Salons and, in 1954 and 1955 at the Brussels and Antwerp Biennales. In 1957 a retrospective of his work was organized at the Museum Rodin in Paris. He died in Paris in 1989 Works by Volti are in leading museums such as the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris. Antoniucci Volti is one of the most important Late Modern...

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1960s Modern Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements
Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements

Monumental Chinese Jade, Stone and Glass Flower Arrangements

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stunning monumental vintage Chinese floral arrangements handcrafted with stone, quartz and glass flowers with jade leaves on wrapped metal stems in a dramatic composition set in ston...

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20th Century Folk Art Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Stone, Metal

Spanish Catalan Xavier Corbero Bronze Steel Architectural Abstract Sculpture
Spanish Catalan Xavier Corbero Bronze Steel Architectural Abstract Sculpture

Spanish Catalan Xavier Corbero Bronze Steel Architectural Abstract Sculpture

By Xavier Corberó i Olivella

Located in Surfside, FL

Xavier Corberó Olivella (1935 – 2017) Estructuras Continual Bronze sculpture. Comprised of four elements, independant, 1 spheric. 5 X 8 X 7 inches approximately. The pieces are kinetic and moveable so dimensions are a bit variable. This is accompanied by a hand signed and dated photo certificate of the piece. A silver gelatin photograph. The photo is badly torn. Xavier Corberó i Olivella (1935 – 2017) was a prominent Catalan artist, best known for monumental public sculpture and his palatial house complex in Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona. He has been described as "widely considered the most important Catalan artist since Antonio Gaudí," as "one of Spain’s most celebrated sculptors" and as having "perhaps influenced Barcelona more than any artist since Gaudí." Corberó's grandfather Pere Corberó i Casals (1875-1959) was an entrepreneur and artist whose works included the bronze memorial on the birthplace of Enrique Granados, also in Lleida. He was a cofounder of Barcelona's association for the promotion of decorative arts, a precursor to the Design Museum, now known as the Foment de les Arts i el Disseny. The Corberó foundry produced sculptures by prominent Catalan sculptors of the time such as Pablo Gargallo, Josep Viladomat and Frederic Marès. It was also an industrial and commercial business that sold bronze doors, chandeliers, fountains, and other decorative items, with a showroom in downtown Barcelona at Rambla de Catalunya 105, in a building designed by Arnau Calvet i Peyronill, and a workshop nearby at Carrer Aribau 103. Pere's son and Corberó's father, Xavier Corberó i Trepat (1901-1981), also worked in the family bronze...

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1960s Post-Modern Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin
Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin

Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Central, HK

Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin, 2025 Hand painted zinc alloy metal pumpkin with perforated dots Individually numbered Edition 87/250 30.5 x 30.5 in 12 x 12 cm

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2010s Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal

"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky
"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky

"Enchanted Forest"Contemporary Italian Realism in Miniature Form by Dina Brodsky

By Dina Brodsky

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Enchanted Forest" is an original artwork by Dina Brodsky, as part of her acclaimed two-person exhibition "Little Italy", an exhibition celebrating travel in contem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Copper

Cheval de Marly, Bronze Equestrian Sculpture by Guillaume Coustou
Cheval de Marly, Bronze Equestrian Sculpture by Guillaume Coustou

Cheval de Marly, Bronze Equestrian Sculpture by Guillaume Coustou

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: After Guillaume Coustou, French (1677-1746) Title: Cheval de Marly Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature inscribed Size: 22 x 19 x 9 in. (55.88 x 48.26 x 22.86 cm) This be...

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Early 20th Century Romantic Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Seated Mercury Life-size Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture
Seated Mercury Life-size Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture

Seated Mercury Life-size Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Seated Mercury (Hermes) — Grand Tour Life-Size Bronze Italian School (possibly Naples) Italy, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This commanding life-size Grand Tour bronze depicts Mercury (Hermes) seated in quiet repose upon a rock, rendered with classical authority and exceptional refinement. The youthful god’s finely modeled anatomy, serene, introspective expression, and distinctive winged sandals draw directly from the celebrated ancient prototype, creating a sculpture of enduring presence and balance. Fully restored and ready to place, the bronze presents beautifully for interior display or garden installation, where its patinated surface responds richly to natural light. The composition derives from the renowned Seated Mercury discovered on August 3, 1758, in the peristyle garden of the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum. The ancient original—now housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli—became a touchstone of classical taste and a must-see for Grand Tour travelers of the 18th and 19th centuries, admired for its harmony, restraint, and technical mastery. Cast in richly toned bronze and finished with a nuanced patina, this example exemplifies the Neapolitan tradition of Grand Tour bronzes, prized for archaeological fidelity and sculptural finesse. Its impressive scale and poised silhouette make it a significant focal point in both modern and classical settings—an object that bridges antiquity and the cultivated collecting culture of the Grand Tour. Notable Related Examples: Getty Villa · Kunsthistorisches Museum · Villa San Michele...

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Late 19th Century Academic Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall
Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This outdoor lamp "Ikosaeder" is for the garden or entrance area. This lamp impresses her unique shadow projection. The icosahedron is supplied in rust optics. The built-in lamp par...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Steel

Silver Sea Form - Contemporary Abstract Metallic Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork
Silver Sea Form - Contemporary Abstract Metallic Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork

Silver Sea Form - Contemporary Abstract Metallic Three-Dimensional Wall Artwork

By Atticus Adams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal

Head of a Man Bronze Sculpture
Head of a Man Bronze Sculpture

Head of a Man Bronze Sculpture

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Head of a Man Possible Portrait of Picasso Patinated green brown bronze on black granite base size 20" hight 11"wide 10" Signed Helga M. with a the Modern Art Foundry New York stam...

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20th Century Modern Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Rising Peace (mini) #20

Rising Peace (mini) #20

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Three Ibis by Chésade - Bronze animal sculpture, birds
Three Ibis by Chésade - Bronze animal sculpture, birds

Three Ibis by Chésade - Bronze animal sculpture, birds

By Chésade

Located in Paris, FR

Three Ibis is a sculpture, a one-off piece, by contemporary artist Chésade, representing three sea waders. Dimensions are 27.5 × 55 × 18.5 cm / 10.8 × 21.7 × 7.3 inches. The sculptu...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Pink Moon
Pink Moon

Pink Moon

By Greg Decker

Located in Atlanta, GA

Greg's witty and charming oil painting on aluminum comes framed in a floater frame which adds 1.75 inches all the way around. "Greg Decker is a visionary painter. His work epitomize...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

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Metal

Floral Portrait with Tulip on Green Background - 25 Limited Edition Dibond Print
Floral Portrait with Tulip on Green Background - 25 Limited Edition Dibond Print

Floral Portrait with Tulip on Green Background - 25 Limited Edition Dibond Print

By Natasha Lelenco

Located in FISTERRA, ES

"Floral Portrait with Tulip on Green Background" is an original limited edition high-quality Dibond direct UV Print of the Natasha Lelenco`s artwork titled "Scatsong". This piece, like the entire "Fetishes" series, is inspired by the idea of biophilia and the belief that, according to the artist, humanity must be repositioned as just one part of nature rather than its center. Based on Natasha Lelenco's original acrylic on canvas artwork created in 2021, each print, numbered 25 of 25, captures a vibrant fusion of floral elements and anthropomorphic forms. The result is a visually striking and emotionally resonant piece. It is worth noting that the original artwork from which this limited edition print is derived is still available and can be purchased on 1stdibs. Lelenco has subtly hand-finished each print, sometimes adding small details or enhancing the background colors. The prints are varnished, signed, and numbered on the back, and come ready to hang with a simple system that gives the impression of the artwork floating on the wall. Customers also have the option to frame it if they prefer. The artwork presents a striking silhouette composed of lush green leaves, a pink tulip, and other floral elements, set against a vivid green background. This combination of vibrant colors and intricate details showcases Lelenco's talent for transforming natural elements into extraordinary compositions, inviting viewers to explore the deeper connections between nature and human identity. The high-quality Dibond direct UV Print, finished and varnished by the artist herself, ensures durability and color quality, making this piece a lasting and valuable addition to any art collection. This edition is part of the "Fetiches" series, created by Lelenco since 2021, designed to work individually or as part of multiple panels with other pieces from the same series. Natasha Lelenco's "Fetiches" series blends portraiture and anthropomorphic forms through a meticulous accumulation of elements. These components intertwine with nuanced thematic exploration, touching upon both kitsch and popular iconography, while delving into the inseparable connection between humanity and the broader living community. Drawing from her personal biography, Lelenco constructs a dialogue between memory and imagery. Through a skillful process, she resurrects fragments of her past to craft fresh narratives that challenge conventional perceptions of existence. This narrative depth, coupled with psychological complexity, echoes classical influences, seamlessly bridging the gap between Renaissance portraiture and contemporary expression. Notably, Lelenco's "Fetiches" series reflects the artistic echoes of Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Keywords: Scatsong, Floral Portrait, Green Background, Tulip, Biophilia, Anthropomorphic Art...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

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Metal

German Steel Fireplace - "Blossom I" - outdoor ornament - tall square base 80 cm
German Steel Fireplace - "Blossom I" - outdoor ornament - tall square base 80 cm

German Steel Fireplace - "Blossom I" - outdoor ornament - tall square base 80 cm

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

German Steel Fireplace "Blossom I" d = 55 cm with tall square base 80 cm. This fire blossom is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to the good air supply, you can setup very quickly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Steel

Art Nouveau Italian Signed Dated and Inscribed Original Bronze
Art Nouveau Italian Signed Dated and Inscribed Original Bronze

Art Nouveau Italian Signed Dated and Inscribed Original Bronze

By Constantino Barbella

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Art Nouveau "Ebrezza" bronze sculpture of a woman lying on a bed of roses. It bears at the base the signature Barbella and the wording “Rome Palm Sunday 31 III 1912” Brand...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art by Medium: Metal

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Bronze

III (Wish #1, Wish #2, Wish #3) Set of 3 Wishbones - Peter Norton Christmas Gift
III (Wish #1, Wish #2, Wish #3) Set of 3 Wishbones - Peter Norton Christmas Gift

III (Wish #1, Wish #2, Wish #3) Set of 3 Wishbones - Peter Norton Christmas Gift

By Lorna Simpson

Located in Soquel, CA

III (Wish #1, Wish #2, Wish #3) Set of 3 Wishbones - Peter Norton Christmas Gift Fanciful set of three different wishbones by Lorna Simpson (American, b. 1960). Three wishbones, one...

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1990s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Bronze

Gridded, Abstract Art, Original  Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Gridded, Abstract Art, Original  Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture

Gridded, Abstract Art, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Gridded, Size: 28" x 40" x 1'' inch, 71...

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2010s Modern Art by Medium: Metal

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Metal

Two stack 3 by Richard Perry - multi-colored, abstract, stone sculpture
Two stack 3 by Richard Perry - multi-colored, abstract, stone sculpture

Two stack 3 by Richard Perry - multi-colored, abstract, stone sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Two stack 3 is a sculpture by the English artist, Richard Perry. This geometric vertical sculpture features a faceted form with rich colors blending blue, yellow and red on a dark Bl...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Limestone, Enamel

Classic Pine Cone 25-627 - contemporary, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Classic Pine Cone 25-627 - contemporary, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture

Classic Pine Cone 25-627 - contemporary, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture

By Floyd Elzinga

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary outdoor sculpture of a pine cone is made from metal by Floyd Elzinga. The Canadian artist’s uniquely beautiful metalwork is inspired by nature. The pine cone has b...

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2010s Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Expansion - tall, large, geometric, abstract, corten steel outdoor sculpture
Expansion - tall, large, geometric, abstract, corten steel outdoor sculpture

Expansion - tall, large, geometric, abstract, corten steel outdoor sculpture

By Claude Millette

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Quebec artist Claude Millette is known for his dynamic geometric-shaped outdoor sculptures. With Expansion, two elongated rectangular frames of corten steel sit somewhat askew one at...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art by Medium: Metal

Materials

Steel

Reclining Figure (woman)
Reclining Figure (woman)

Reclining Figure (woman)

By William King (b.1925)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

William King (1925-2015). Reclining figure, ca. 1965. Cast and welded bronze, 7 x 9.5 x 5 inches. Unsigned. William King, a sculptor in a variety of materials whose human figures traced social attitudes through the last half of the 20th century, often poking sly and poignant fun at human follies and foibles, died on March 4 at his home in East Hampton, N.Y. He was 90. His death was confirmed by Scott Chaskey, who is married to Mr. King's stepdaughter, Megan Chaskey. Mr. King worked in clay, wood, bronze, vinyl, burlap and aluminum. He worked both big and small, from busts and toylike figures to large public art pieces depicting familiar human poses -- a seated, cross-legged man reading; a Western couple (he in a cowboy hat, she in a long dress) holding hands; a tall man reaching down to tug along a recalcitrant little boy; a crowd of robotic-looking men walking in lock step. But for all its variation, what unified his work was a wry observer's arched eyebrow, the pointed humor and witty rue of a fatalist. His figurative sculptures, often with long, spidery legs and an outlandishly skewed ratio of torso to appendages, use gestures and posture to suggest attitude and illustrate his own amusement with the unwieldiness of human physical equipment. His subjects included tennis players and gymnasts, dancers and musicians, and he managed to show appreciation of their physical gifts and comic delight at their contortions and costumery. His suit-wearing businessmen often appeared haughty or pompous; his other men could seem timid or perplexed or awkward. Oddly, or perhaps tellingly, he tended to depict women more reverentially, though in his portrayals of couples the fragility and tender comedy inherent in couplehood settled equally on both partners. Mr. King's work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, among other places, and he had dozens of solo gallery shows in New York and elsewhere. But the comic element of his work probably caused his reputation to suffer. Reviews of his exhibitions frequently began with the caveat that even though the work was funny, it was also serious, displaying superior technical skills, imaginative vision and the bolstering weight of a range of influences, from the ancient Etruscans to American folk art to 20th-century artists including Giacometti, Calder. and Elie Nadelman. The critic Hilton Kramer, one of Mr. King's most ardent advocates, wrote in a 1970 essay accompanying a New York gallery exhibit that he was, "among other things, an amusing artist, and nowadays this can, at times, be almost as much a liability as an asset." A "preoccupation with gesture is the focus of King's sculptural imagination," Mr. Kramer wrote. "Everything that one admires in his work - the virtuoso carving, the deft handling of a wide variety of materials, the shrewd observation and resourceful invention - all this is secondary to the concentration on gesture. The physical stance of the human animal as it negotiates the social arena, the unconscious gait that the body assumes in making its way in the social medium, the emotion traced by the course of a limb, a torso, a head, the features of a face, a coiffure or a costume - from a keen observation of these materials King has garnered a large stock of sculptural images notable for their wit, empathy, simplicity and psychological precision." William Dickey King...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art by Medium: Metal

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Bronze

Metal art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Metal art available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add art created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Stefan Traloc, Peter Mendelson, Rebecca Skinner, and Stefanie Schneider. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Abstract, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Metal art, so small editions measuring 0.01 inches across are also available