Sculptures
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Plaster, ABS
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Enamel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Gold Leaf
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Metal, Steel
1970s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures
Steel
Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Acrylic, Panel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Steel, Wire
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Paper
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Paper
1970s Abstract Sculptures
Copper
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Latex, Birch, Lacquer
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Latex, Wood, Cedar, Wax
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Copper
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Organic Material, Wood, Found Objects
1980s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Steel, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Other Medium, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Resin, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Powder Coating
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Enamel
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Glass
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Resin, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze, LED Light
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Marble
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Glass
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Bronze, Iron
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Marble, Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Lacquer
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Fiberglass, Mixed Media, Polystyrene
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Panel, Wood
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Luster, Porcelain, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Found Objects, Other Medium
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Paper, Mixed Media, Cardboard, Magazine Paper, Newsprint
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Marble, Steel
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Stone
2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures
Metal
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Stone, Slate, Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Plastic
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.