Sculptures
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Granite, Gold, Brass
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
20th Century Expressionist Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
1960s Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Steel
1980s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Cotton, Silk
1970s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Porcelain, Luster, Glaze
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Paint, Polyurethane, Plaster
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Earthenware, Slip, Glaze
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Steel, Iron
1970s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Steel
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Thread, Plastic, Pins
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Granite, Bronze
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Glass
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Metal, Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Wood
1970s Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Thread
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Found Objects, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Sandstone
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Automotive Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Metal, Steel
1980s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Bronze, Metal
20th Century Expressionist Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint, Glaze
Nude, Abstract and Figurative Sculptures for Sale
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
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