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Sculptures For Sale
"Flying to the Inside", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Geometric Patterning
By Judith Ernst
Located in St. Louis, MO
Originally from the Northwest with a B.A. from Stanford University, I have painted, published illuminated books, and lived and traveled extensively in Asia. Now working primarily in ceramics, I draw images from the deep well of past experience, always starting from a strong “mind’s eye” vision...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Uncharted - detailed, inscriptions, hand-built, vessel, glass, ceramic sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Exquisite in form and detail, Heather Allen Hietala’s series of hand-built clay vessels symbolize life’s journey. This beautiful piece features a larger vessel; its bold form reminis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Panel in Scagliola Manifattura Carpigiana mid-17th century "St. Michael"
Located in Pistoia, IT
Carpi, mid-17th century, scagliola panel.
The panel, in black and white two-tone, features insertions of polychrome marbled elements and a central scene depicting St. Michael defeat...
Category
17th Century Baroque Sculptures
Materials
Slate
"In My Dreams I Can Fly, " Sculpture
By Bill Starke
Located in Denver, CO
Bill Starke's "In My Dreams I Can Fly" is a limited edition, cast and patinated aluminum sculpture created by Bill Starke depicting a male figure free falling through the air.
( 3/99 )
Note: Images 4 and 5 depict additional available patinas.
About the artist:
Human beings interacting, colliding, cooperating, striving, & achieving are the themes I wish to portray in my sculptures. My observations on the human condition are meant to be both humorous and thought provoking.
Bill Starke's "Free Man" is everything that good art should be: technically superb, brilliantly composed, emotionally powerful and visually arresting... like George Stubbs, the 18th century English...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Other Medium
"Scarecrow" Sculpture 24" x 22" x 4" inch Ed. of 99 by Huang Yulong
By Huang Yulong
Located in Culver City, CA
"Scarecrow" Sculpture 24" x 22" x 4" inch Ed. of 99 by Huang Yulong
Scarecrow/稻草人
Huang Yulong created his new work "Scarecrow" during the epidemic, trying to awaken the harmonious ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Birds
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original one of a kind hand carved and painting wall sculpture by Israeli artist David Gerstein.
David Gerstein is an Israeli painter and sculptor. He began as a figurative pai...
Category
1990s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Oil, Wood
$11,000 Sale Price
21% Off
"UNTITLED" Abstract Sculpture 252" x 144" x 144" in by Shawn Kolodny
Located in Culver City, CA
"UNTITLED" Abstract Sculpture 252" x 144" x 144" in by Shawn Kolodny
Medium: Stainless Steel
Creating art to reflect the times we live in, Kolodny creates art for our short attenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Rising Trio - tall, dynamic, textured, red, glass columns sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Paper-thin layers of deep red glass frit (special ground glass) are carefully stacked and fused in these striking columns created by Canadian artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith.
The measure...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Untitled (Wheat)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bertoia's "wheat" pieces are rare and a joy. These works do not make sound when one touches the tines and is meant less to be touched than to convey an organic feel of sunlight rippling through stalks of golden wheat. This is a great size for a table.
An unusual composition for Bertoia, Untitled (Wheat) combines elements with the artist’s more familiar Tonals with those of the Sprays. Typical of the artist’s œuvre however is the pleasant sensation of touch when stroking the ends of the wires. Bertoia’s spray sculptures...
Category
1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
TRIO AMIGOS (Original and One Of A Kind Disney Sculpture)
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
*New Year Inventory Renewal Sale - 90 Days Until April 30th*
*This Price Won't Be Repeated Again This Year*
TRIO AMIGOS is the collectors' Toy/Disney pieces must have becaus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood, Glitter, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Plastic
Pair of Japanese Buddhist, Meiji Period Foo-Dogs; Satsuma Kilns, 19th Century
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Buddhist Foo Dogs
Polychrome porcelain
Japan, Meiji era (1868 – 1912), circa late 19th century
Satsuma Kilns
12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches
This exquisite pair of Japanese Foo-dogs ...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$7,080 Sale Price
27% Off
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By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
KAT FLYN is a self-taught assemblage artist working presently out of San Diego. She began her career as a costume designer in Southern California. Over the years she amassed a trove ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media
Canary Gleam, Clay-infused fabric sculpture, for wall installation
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Painter and sculpture Artist Natalie Krainin creates artworks using the innovative method of Fabric Texture Art. This technique, which resonates deeply with her professional roots, a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Fabric, Cotton, Paint, Glaze
"In Case of Emergency Break Glass" Gucci Luxury Brand Edition Fire Extinguisher
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that specializes in bold stencil and installation work, inspired by world news events, society, the urban environment, culture and ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"MD11", Contemporary, Abstract, Ceramic, Sculpture, Stoneware, Glaze, Colorful
Located in St. Louis, MO
José Sierra is a self-taught artist and ceramicist, born in Mérida, Venezuela in 1975. His work draws inspiration from his heritage, along with pre-Hispanic art, East Asian pottery...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze
"Naomi" Mid 20th Century American Bronze Sculpture Female Portrait Figurative
Located in New York, NY
"Naomi" Mid 20th Century American Bronze Sculpture Female Portrait Figurative
Albert W. Wein (1915-1991)
"Naomi"
Bronze, c. 1960s
Signed
Figure: 19 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 inches
Overall he...
Category
1960s American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aquagraphie Variation 2 (Water Writing) - abstract, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This piece is titled 'Aquagraphie' in French which translates to 'Water Writing'. A rectangular, steel outdoor sculpture in black is divided into three parts, like a puzzle, the edges polished and reflective. This seven-foot upright is mirrored in three reflective steel puddle shapes installed at its base. Inspired by the graphic design of river maps...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Toothpicks III - 3D wood color contemporary abstract mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Materials
Wood
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL " from Huichol Alterations
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE BATMAN ITEM UNIQUE IN THE WORLD!! 1/1
THE GOTHAM CITY'S SON . . . a more traditional HUICHOL style sculpture. Looks great on any wall in any room!!!
ALTERATION ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Sky Cradle, sculpture by John Reeves, mixed media, wood, granite, limestone
By John Reeves
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Sky Cradle, sculpture by John Reeves, mixed media, wood, granite, limestone
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Floating Americana
Located in Kansas City, MO
Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, our gallery will donate 10% of our commission from this sale to the Kansas City Artists Coalition, which has b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Porcelain, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
Ulysses - Contemporary, Sculpture, Figurative, Yellow, Gray, Human, Hero
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Ulysses, 2012
Canvas, pigment, reinforcing mesh (Signed on bottom)
39 2/5 H × 60 1/5 W × 47 1/5 D in.
100 H × 153 W × 120 D cm
Unique
The sculpture "Ulysses" was exhibited in the so...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Pigment, Mesh
Vierge romane en majesté. Bourgogne 12ème siecle.
Located in PARIS, FR
Grande vierge en majesté de l'époque romane en bois polychrome. Cette Vierge à l'enfant inédite s'inscrit dans le corpus des Vierges romanes de Bourgogne. Marie est assise sur un trô...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Garden Torch - "Ammon" on oak column - handmade art object - small
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot.
Customization possible and designed in 2010.
Also available to order in stainless steel.
The included bur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$673 Sale Price
20% Off
Thumbprint (Red), original three dimensional geometric design wall relief
By Chuck Krause
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Chuck Krause (1949)
Title: Thumbprint (Red)
Year: 2020
Medium: Acrylic paint on sculpted composite board
Size: 23 x 18 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: Signed by the ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Board
The Wave by Yann Guillon - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist's proofs. Each cast is signed and numbered.
Sold with a wooden base.
Dimensions of the bronze sculpture: 10 H x 55 L x 15 D cm
Dimensions of the base...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Mino Rosso Torso Sculpture / Vessel
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Designer & Manufacturer: Mino Rosso (1904-1963)
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Italian; bronze glazed ceramic
Additional Information: Mino Rosso (1904–1963) was an Italian modernist sculptor whose works reflected the innovative spirit of post-war Italian design, blending traditional forms with bold, abstract influences. This large torso sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Steven Baris, Ruse Of Transparency 13, 2014, plexiglass, acrylic paint
By Steven Baris
Located in Darien, CT
Steve Baris is interested in the interconnections of the built environment and spatial experience.
His artwork is a response to a largely overlooked type of landscape that is emerg...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass, Acrylic
Sky Blue Excess (thick impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Chloe Hedden’s Sky Blue Excess from her Excess series captures the interplay between material abundance and emotional depth through thick, sculptural layers of paint. The sky blue hu...
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Fire Fly - large, red, translucent, feathers, solid glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Crimson glass feathers are gathered into a fiery composition in this dramatic wall sculpture by artist John Paul Robinson. The work is enhanced by the pa...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Glass
No Longer Listening
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative sculpture titled "No Longer Listening" is an original artwork by Jedediah Morfit made of sculpamold, wood, resin, foam, wood, hardware, acrylic, tape. This piece meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Foam, Resin, Wood, Tape, Acrylic
Big Hug ((H)) - Purple glass pill sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Big Hug" ((H)) - Limited edition purple glass pill sculpture by Edie Nadelhaft. Edition of 9.
Signed and numbered on the back by the artist.
The piece i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media
"Focused Anomaly" outdoor sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
A playful monumental sculpture by Jeff Glode Wise in welded and powder-coated steel with a cut-glass sphere.
Jeff Glode Wise makes wildly exuberant sculptu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Squamae 8 - blue, silver, white 3D abstract geometric ceramic wall composition
Located in New York, NY
Marie Laforey is a self-taught artist based in New York, US who maintains a sustainable art practice using primarily organic material. Laforey enjoys the tactility of working with or...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Great Niçoise Compression of Different Metals Fixed on Wood Panel Wall Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
1970
Compression of different metals, fixed on panel
Signed, dated and situated in black felt marker at the bottom left side “César 1970 Nice”
Referenced in the Durand-Ruel Archives under No. 985
Unique artwork accompanied by the certificate from the Durand-Ruel Archives
H. 36 cm W. 20,5 cm D. 9 cm
Dimensions with panel: H. 60 cm W. 45,2 cm D. 4,8 cm
His parents, Omer and Leila Baldaccini, Italian of Tuscan origin, had a bar in Marseilles, where César was born in 1921 in the popular district of la Belle-de-Mai, at No. 71 rue Loubon, in the center. “I am basically an absolute autodidact,” he says. He first worked at his father’s, before attending in 1935 the courses of the School of Fine Arts in his hometown with his classmate Raymond Normand and, in 1943, the National School of Fine Arts in Paris with Michel Guino, Albert Féraud, Daniel David and Philippe Hiquily, like him in the studio of Marcel Gimond...
Category
1970s Post-War Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% Companion (Haring BE@RBRICK)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%):
A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Dancing Ballerinas Bronze Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Bronze Sculpture Dencing Ballerinas.
Victor Salmones (Mexican, 1938-1989) "'Pas de Quatre"
Edition 1 of 10, 1976, 26 x 11 3/4 x 9 7/8 in.
This sculpture was originally created and ...
Category
1970s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
35cm Bear LV Tribute, Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Technique: Chrome resin sculpture
Certificate: signed
Dimension : 35 cm
About the artist : Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he ha...
Category
2010s Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Resin
JoyLand II
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This paper college titled "JoyLand II" is an original artwork by Hollie Chastain made of hand-cut and paper and photographic prints. It measures 22"h x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Photographic Paper
"To Incite Rain " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Duane Paul
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Duane Paul's work can best be characterized as innovative, dynamic and intimate. His sculptures each employ colorful organic shapes, which act as a personal language. The playful and...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
By Antonio Canova (Possagno, November 1, 1757 - Venice, October 13, 1822), Leoni
Located in Milan, IT
By Antonio Canova (Possagno, November 1, 1757 - Venice, October 13, 1822)
Vigilant Lion and Sleeping Lion
Stucco on marble base, 28 x 40 x 15 cm
The two terracottas echo the icono...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Orbit
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Jim Rattenbury’s work is of our time, yet it is filled with signs from other eras, both distant pasts and distant futures. He creates marks on his works that are accessible to childr...
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Jules Bastien LePage" Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Bas Relief of French Painter
Located in New York, NY
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Jules Bastien LePage
Bronze
14 1/4 x 10 1/8 inches
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was born in 1848 in Dublin, Ireland. His father, Bern...
Category
1880s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Flower Block (Orange)", Figurative, Flower, Floral, Sculpture, Wood, Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This green and orange floral sculpture titled "Flower Block (Orange)" is an original artwork by Luke O'Sullivan made of screenprint, acrylic, and spraypa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen
Odyssey - winged figure in boat - outdoor water feature
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Outdoor sculpture in polished aluminum. The figure of a face is constructed from old lead typesetting elements, welded together. A mold is then made and the face - which now acts as...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Female torso mask
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
'In the manner of' Aristide Maillol 1861-1944, was a French sculptor, painter and print maker. Maillol predominantly was a painter and weaver of tapestry, however Gaugin advised him ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Sylvia Okwui Enwezor - contemporary modern abstract geometric painting relief
By Eliza Kopec
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Sylvia Okwui Enwezor is a unique contemporary modern painting relief by renowned Polish-Dutch artist Eliza Kopec. This painting relief is a typical example of her preferred abstract ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Extra-large Post-War Inspired Structured Metal Assemblage From Late 20th Century
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting an extraordinary and commanding work of art, an extra-large metal assemblage in post-war style which truly makes a statement. The patinated metal objects create a rich, darkened and golden metallic nuances that are deep and saturated. The physical three-dimensionality arising from the of the metal assemblage further enriches the overall depth, creating an intensely dramatic and captivating visual experience.
Due to its size and volume this piece is both remarkable and rare, and will without a doubt stand out in any interior. Within the assemblage, a diverse array of scrap metal objects and plates of varying sizes and forms coexist alongside intriguing remnants, including a leather sole, large leather straps, fragments of a robe, and vintage nails...
Category
Late 20th Century Assemblage Sculptures
Materials
Metal
26 Cubes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born March 15, 1943 in Szekelyudvarhely, Transylvania, Hungary (now Romania), Marton Varo studied sculpture at Ion Andreescu Institute of Arts in Cluj, Romania from 1960 to 1966. In...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$25,000
Leap of Faith, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The dancing form of Viktor Kee, composed within a tight baroque spiral, powerfully suggests the force of energy that propels this performer across the stage. Like a dancing flame, el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Flame, sculpture by Kerry Green, abstract, silver, black, indoor, outdoor, contem
By Kerry Green
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flame, sculpture by Kerry Green, abstract, silver, black, indoor, outdoor
Contact us for additional sizes and colors
Delivery times my be impacted by supply chain issues.
fabricated aluminum, 3 part sculpture limited edition of 100
signed on bottom of base
Since childhood, Kerry Green has always been creative; painting, drawing, sculpting, and sewing. Her family provided her with materials and encouraged her efforts. She literally grew up in her parents’ art galleries, and with them toured the U.S.,
Europe, Mexico, Japan, and New Zealand, seeing museums and visiting artists’ studios. Growing up in Arizona and New Mexico gave her the opportunity to explore the Native reservations there where she has made life-long friendships. Several of her very early influences were Dr. Harry Wood...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Flying White - large, translucent, feathers, solid glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This exquisite glass wall sculpture extends almost 60 inches across. It was featured in Robinson's solo exhibition at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. It evokes a remarkable sens...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Brutalist Relief Wall Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...
Category
1970s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture
By Dale Dunning
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Re-purposed Georgian scroll style decorative moldings are shaped into a large mask and cast in aluminum in this unique sculpture by Dale Dunning. The surface of the mask has an undulating quality reminiscent of the experience of playing Snakes and Ladders...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Category
2010s Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
Tethered 1/9 - poised, male, nude, figure, mixed media, wall sculpture
By W.W. Hung
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian sculptor WW Hung has chosen another poignant and powerful pose to explore the human condition in this contemporary mixed-media piece.
A nude male sit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Drop of Love
Located in PARIS, FR
"Drop of Love" by David Gerstein is a captivating wall sculpture built on 3 layers that blends vibrant colors and flowing forms to symbolize the essence of love and emotion. The piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Food of The Gods, Bronze Sculpture by Volodymyr Mykytenko, 2007
Located in Zofingen, AG
Volodymyr Mykytenko - food of the gods (2007)
My boar is a joke. a winged pig and a golden nut as a small holiday and fun
Additional information:
Medium: Bronze, Stone
Dimensions: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yves Klein Small IKB Venus Brooch Sculpture Jewel in International Klein Blue
By Yves Klein
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Klein, Small IKB Venus Brooch
Bronze multiple, painted with International Klein Blue (IKB).
From a model created in 1956.
Edition of 500 copies + 100...
Category
1950s Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Barok by Ondřej Oliva - Figurative bronze sculpture, mysterious form, golden
By Ondřej Oliva
Located in Paris, FR
Barok is a bronze sculpture by contemporary Czech sculptor Ondřej Oliva, dimensions are 35 × 60 × 35 cm (13.8 × 23.6 × 13.8 in).
This artwork is a unique piece and comes with a certi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.
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