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Sculptures For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Academic
"Cuttyaugh Rocks Boat", Contemporary, Glass, Sculpture, Cast, Optical, Interior
By Steven Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
"Cuttyaugh Rocks Boat", Contemporary, Glass, Sculpture, Cast, Optical, Interior
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Monochromatic Moon Jar II
Located in Seoul, KR
Monochromatic Moon Jar The characteristic of the method of making moon jars is the technique of making and attaching the top and bottom separately. ‘The technique of making moon jar...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

SCOOPS
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Picasso’s cubist era, metal sculptor Alexander Krivosheiw altered his signature fabrication style to create a fragmented, geometric portrayal of a dog called SCOOPS. The ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Spheresque by Charles Davis (INV# NP3987)
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Spheresque (INV# NP3987) Charles Davis wood-fired stoneware and carbon trapped glaze 2012 signed
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

"Thriller" bronze table mural sculpture figurative girl reading book carefree
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Thriller is a bronze sculpture with dark brown patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. Joan’s la...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Private Trap II
Located in Nashville, TN
Private Trap II displays a minimalist dark brown steel sculpture that showcases Buduo's respect for gravity, attention to scale, and knowledge of time-honored principles. His works d...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bruno Mars. Tridimensional Wall Sculpture Portrait
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bruno Mars (Wall Sculpture) by Hunter & Gatti From the series All is Flux Acrylic tridimensional wall sculpture Sculpted pigment print on Forex acrylic 40 in. H x 30 in. W x 7 in. D ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment

Hera, Désincarnée
Located in Malmo, SE
Original sculpture EA 2/2 Signed and numbered by the artist and stamped Bocquel fondeur. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. Arman wrote, “The bow on the st...
Category

1980s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

''Baby Lama'' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Baby Lama
Located in Utrecht, NL
After studying Fine Art in the Netherlands Ans Zondag (1959) spent several years abroad in order to explore different artistic areas and to establish which technique suited her best....
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Deer - figurative, Six Nations Mohawk, animal, LED, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The majesty of woodland animals is celebrated in these striking metal sculptures by the Six Nations Mohawk artist Adam Monture. Monture’s beautiful paintings of woodland animals—deer, bears, wolves, turtles, loons and herons were re-imagined as 3-dimensional sculptures hand forged from aluminum. Each animal and bird appears as a ‘double’—one image mirrors the other; the exterior sculpture...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tulips
Located in Porto, 13
Hand painted cutout aluminum Limited edition of 150
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"BEACH CIGS" Assemblage cigarette sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "BEACH CIGS" is an original painted sculpture by Jim Houser made of assembled objects. This piece measures approximately 7”h x 12”w x 3.5”d. It includes the pictured cigarette...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Acrylic

I Must Rest My Rampage Is Over
Located in Bristol, GB
Ceramic Edition of 75 Signed and numbered on COA New, as issued. Due to the hand finished nature of this artwork each sculpture in this edition differs slightly. The specific sculptu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Make Your Own Luck
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Meek transforms books by cutting their bindings, painting the pages and folding them to create floral blossoms rooted in the words of the authors. Each page has been lightly tinted adding a dimension of color to the work without obscuring the words on the page Lisa Meek’s sculptures, collectively titled Biblio Botany, possess a duality that is reflective of the artist herself and her eclectic range of interests. As a practicing medical professional with an inherent artistic drive, Lisa Meek has made impactful contributions to those she interacts with in both office and gallery spaces. The polarity of these worlds conglomerate beautifully, manifesting through her notable success in both fields. Lisa’s pursuit of a cosmetological career has always been paralleled with a desire to create, to utilize her artistic prowess in order to share her perspective and initiate important conversations. This desire has been integral to her experience since early adolescence, when she began acting upon her creative drive by depicting nature scenes.  The process in which Lisa assembles her sculptures is quite complex. In order to achieve depth and nuance, Lisa employs considerable intention throughout the planning process. With great admiration and ponder, Lisa cuts pages out of various literary works which highlight topics she wishes to discuss, human rights often being central. Attention to detail is vital; certain books possess qualities unsuitable for paint and shape manipulation. Every aspect of her work is deliberate; the symbolism associated with color and flower species, the pairing of literature, the minute details of shape and object placement. This layered production process exemplifies Lisa’s contemplative nature.  Prior to 2018, the majority of Lisa’s work was created on traditional canvas. Spurring from her exposure to contemporary mediums, she was able to redefine her creative denotations and expand her personal definition of art. The surface work of Liza Lou...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Adhesive, Newsprint

Jaguar Head II Sculpture Cultivated Marble Casted Wild Animal In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jaguar Head II Sculpture Cultivated Marble Casted Wild Animal In Stock Chris Tap (1973, Amsterdam) attended university where he studied economy and cultural anthropology, before he ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Pop Top
Located in Bristol, GB
Ceramic planter, crystal blue eyes Edition 500 Signed, numbered, dated and embossed on the bottom New, as issued. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materials So...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled Wood-Fired Vessel by Charles Davis (INV# NP3988)
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Untitled Wood-Fired Vessel (INV# NP3988) Charles Davis wood-fired stoneware and carbon-trapped glaze 2012 signed
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Chiseled stone sculpture from my "Insider Series" titled "Disengaged # One"
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Title: "Insiders Series (Disengaged #1.): A Tactile Journey Through Form and Narrative" "(Disengaged #1.)" from the "Insiders Series" emerges as a singular masterpiece—a one-of-a-kind sculpture meticulously crafted from hand-carved limestone and an assortment of metals thoughtfully chosen for their color and malleability. This work, like its counterparts in the series, transcends the boundaries of visual exploration, inviting the beholder to engage in a tactile experience that unravels a narrative both familiar and enigmatic. The sculpture beckons exploration not just with the eyes, but with the hands—a deliberate choice that transforms the artwork into an interactive encounter. As hands traverse the surface of the stone, a world unfolds, both impenetrable and inviting, offering a tactile journey that complements and completes the visual narrative. Each touch becomes a discovery of the familiar and the unknown, an invitation to unravel the layers of meaning embedded in the carved form. The core of this freestanding sculpture is hand-carved Indiana limestone...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Blue and Red Wrestlers - expressive, textured, figurative, paper Mache sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Two figures wrestle in this playful paper mache sculpture by Paul Duval. Duval, a Quebec based artist, is known for his unique and expressive figures. A perfect metaphor for our time...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Power House
Located in Miami, FL
Approximately 350,000 pieces of Canadian pennies.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Ballon Dog Magenta
Located in Porto, 13
These playful sculptures are now among the most iconic works of contemporary art. Koons has also created smaller, collectible versions of this sculpture, as well as balloon swans, ra...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Yulupa, 2023 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Please allow a three month turnaround time for piece to be made. The Geologic Screens Series The Geologic Screens are studies from the Colorado Cascade Mural. David pieced together ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Saga of Samuraicat's Hanko , Black
Located in PARIS, FR
2022 - Unique Edition Acrylic plexiglass 35 2/5 in diamete - 90 cm diameter Artist name , edition number 1 / 1 and date carved on a metal label on the top of the artwork The artwork ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

Space - black blue contemporary modern abstract sculpture painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Space is a unique contemporary modern sculpture painting by Dutch artist Michiel Jansen. This wall relief is made from dozens of indivually cut strips of pure grey black slate. First...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Slate

Gyro
Located in Napa, CA
David Tanych has been building objects since his father gave him a saw, hammer, nails and a block of wood at the age of 10. A veteran home and furniture builder, David turned his i...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Child’s Play, Make Way, Replay", Miniature, compact mirror, sculpture, winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This miniature compact mirror sculpture of a snowy winter scene titled "Child’s Play, Make Way, Replay" is an original artwork by Kendal Murray made of m...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Wire, Metal

"Proliferating Forms 2037", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Porcelain, Japan
Located in St. Louis, MO
Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptur...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Fierheid Pride Bronze Sculpture Horse Horserider In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Fierheid Pride Bronze Sculpture Horse Horserider In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). He com...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Whiskey glossy ceramic balloon sculpture handmade for wall, ceiling installation
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This whiskey glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade in the picturesque village Arsuf in Israel the balloon creates tension betwen ligtht vs. heavy, temporary vs. enterninty, fragilie vs. solid and more. The baloons can be installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a unique installation for every space and making it an art tool for designers and architects as well as home owners. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimmerman in their artistic cooperation under the brand R+O Design. The goal in their work is to create a magical world of bright colors, along with pastels and monochromatic works of differing textures, which together form an aesthetic and “welcoming” tale. A surrealistic world is at the core of their design and art and this can be seen from ceramic sculptures of balloons, giant hearts, garlic heads made of gold, giant golden eggs as well as giant plates...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

Bronze Pine Cone 22-555 - nature inspired, still life, forged bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian sculptor Floyd Elzinga finds inspiration for his iconic imagery in nature. From his studio on the rugged Niagara escarpment, he creates beautiful sculptures using natural forms—trees, the maple leaf and pine cones. This new series of pine cones are superbly detailed, and hand forged from bronze. The polished finish lends an elegance to these tabletop pieces. “The natural world is fundamentally my inspiration, and it is strongly reflected in my subject matter.” Floyd Elzinga His pinecone...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Amancio. 12 Man Leteo. Original sculpture bronze
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ Artist well known for his large format works on the street. Iron and bronze. AMANCIO Gonzalez ( Leon 1965 ) Amancio González is a s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Sitting Figur - contemporary bronze nude female sculpture in wood-frame
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Small Sitting Figure" is a bronze sculpture of a sitting nude female on a white wooden frame. Edition 18, signed, numbered and dated on the back. The wooden block can be hung on a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Means of the Builder
Located in Nashville, TN
Means of the Builder displays a minimalist dark steel sculpture that showcases Buduo's respect for gravity, attention to scale, and knowledge of time-honored principles. His works de...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Persian Sunset
Located in Arlington, TX
"Persian Sunset", a contemporary sculpture created by American sculptor Scott P. Gentry, is carved from a gorgeous piece of yellow travertine. The varying colors throughout the stone...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

The Elegance of Kungfucat : Black Cat Fu Symphony
Located in PARIS, FR
2022, edition of 8 resin fiberglass painted & varnished 23 3/5 × 19 7/10 × 23 3/5 in - 60 × 50 × 60 cm The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition number and date under the artwork The artwork come accompanied with a formal Certificate of Authenticity issued by the studio of the Artist and signed by the Artist serie "Martial Felines Trilogy" In the heart of Tokyo, where modernity meets tradition in a harmonious dance, the enigmatic artist Hiro Ando unveiled a trilogy of sculptures that captivated the art world's imagination—the "Martial Felines Trilogy." This series, comprised of the mesmerizing sculptures "Ninjacat," "Shoguncat," and "Kungfucat," wove a tale of feline prowess and martial arts mastery. In the crowded streets of Akihabara, where the hum of neon lights mingles with the echoes of ancient samurai legends, Hiro Ando found inspiration. His journey began with a fascination for the duality inherent in Japanese culture—the delicate artistry of the past colliding with the high-energy pulse of contemporary urban life. And so, the "Martial Felines Trilogy" was born. The first sculpture, "Ninjacat," emerged from the shadows, a sleek and silent sentinel of the night. With its sharp angles and stealthy posture, Ninjacat embodied the essence of a ninja warrior. Intricately carved from ebony-hued materials, the sculpture's eyes gleamed with an otherworldly intensity, reflecting the cunning and agility of its namesake. As the moon cast its glow over the city, "Shoguncat" stepped into the spotlight. Clad in ornate armor that mirrored the grandeur of ancient warriors, Shoguncat stood tall and proud. The fine details in the sculpture, from the meticulously crafted armor plates...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

"Mug Composition No 002", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, 3D Printed, Clay
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matt Mitros was born in Philadelphia, PA. Upon completing his BFA at Penn State University, he was an Artist-In-Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts as well as the Archie B...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze, Mixed Media

Homage a Colbert - mini
Located in PARIS, FR
" Omaggio a Colbert " 12 x 41 x 14 cm ed. 7/8 + 4 A.P. Bronze 2022 Stefano Bombardieri is known for large figurative sculptures of wild animals. The son of sculptor Remo Bombard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

CADENCIA - Rhythmic pattern geometric wall sculpture
Located in Weslaco, TX
Cadence is the rhythm or repetition of certain phenomena, such as sounds or movements. The best reference in the design of this piece could well be the musical pentagram, with its co...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

My Bedside Book (6/18)
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Cent-sual Curves
Located in Miami, FL
Approximately 10,000 U.S. pennies.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Voluptuous
Located in Miami, FL
Approximately 15,000 U.S Nickels.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Rest Is About Breathing
By Mike Rea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mike Rea Rest Is About Breathing Installation: 128” x 151” wood, burlap, rope, stain, saw dust 2023
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Stink -- Text Art, Sculpture, Ceramic multiple by David Shrigley
Located in London, GB
Stink, 2023 David Shrigley Ceramic multiple Signed on an accompanying COA Numbered from the edition of 75 Multiple: 16.5 × 12 × 12 cm (6.5 × 4.7 × 4.7 in) Accompanied by a certific...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Female Torso - Small Figurative Sculpture Woman Bronze Dark Brown Patina
Located in Sofia, BG
"Female torso" is a monumental bronze sculpture of a woman. The bronze is covered with green patina. It is created by the artist Maestro Willem Botha. About the artwork Edition : 2 of 14 in total Certificate of authenticity: issued by Snow Pearl art gallery NEW MOVEMENT & STYLE: Contemporary Maestro Willem Botha The masterpiece is suitable for representative offices, gardens, parks, homes etc. “The impressions of this artwork on the viewer is so mighty, mesmerizing, grand, that it paralyzes the imagination. All his sculptures bring positive energy, emotion, represented by the vast creative power of the author's talent.” Maestro Willem Botha was born in South Africa in 1962. Today he lives in Bulgaria and works in a creative workshop in Sofia. Willem started his career as Sculptor at Shows and Exhibitions in the South African Defense Force in 1981. He was mentored by Artists like Andre Prinsloo and Jan van Der Merwe. In 1986, he moved to Namibia where he was a Sculptor for the Windhoek State Museum. During the time in Windhoek, he had several one man and group expeditions in various galleries in Windhoek and Swakopmund. In 1988 he was commissioned to remake the Atlas Sculpture on the House Hohenzollern Building in Swakopmund. In 1990, he moved to Town where he sculpted full time. Willem did some freelance work for Jean Doyle, helping with the bronze casting of her work. During his time in Cape Town, he exhibited in several galleries in and around Cape Town. In 1991, he moved to Graskop, where he continued full time sculpting and he opened his own foundry. He moved back to Pretoria in 1992, to continue sculpting and established Art Cast Foundry. In the same year he was commissioned to do several decorative works for the Palace of Sun City, that includes, all the doors bronze handles. Sculptors that he did castings for are to name but a few, the late Bobby Lawrence, Niko van Rensberg, Maureen Quinn, Anton Smit, Andre Prinsloo, Barry Jackson...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

David Hostetler Dancer Gold Shiny Flowing Female Woman Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Dancing Lady in polished bronze is sealed with Glasurit- it never needs to be polished. She is cast from a wood carving of Dancing Lady- an iconic Hostetler form. The dynamic head li...
Category

1980s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Akiko Sugiyama Japanese Calligraphy Painting Collage, 3D Shadow Box Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Akiko Sugiyama (Japanese/American, B.1947) Collage, Lucite Shadow Box Painting, mixed media Japanese paper sculpture in plexiglass display box...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Paint, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media

''Miss Twiggy'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Hare
Located in Utrecht, NL
After studying Fine Art in the Netherlands Ans Zondag (1959) spent several years abroad in order to explore different artistic areas and to establish which technique suited her best....
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pause 1/3 - small, surrealist, canoe, male, figurative, wood, bronze, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The legendary canoeist and Canadian filmmaker Bill Mason once said, “First God made the canoe then he created a country to go with it.” Sculptor Roch Smith has embraced the iconic i...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Doralia
Located in Miami, FL
24k Gold plated U.S. pennies. Approximately 13,000 gold pennies on acrylic base.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Jelly baby family (table top)
Located in London, GB
Edition 95 of 99
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Bear - figurative, Six Nations Mohawk, animal, LED, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The majesty of woodland animals is celebrated in these striking metal sculptures by the Six Nations Mohawk artist Adam Monture. Monture’s beautiful paintings of woodland animals—bears, deer, wolves, turtles, loons and herons were re-imagined as 3-dimensional sculptures hand forged from aluminum. Each animal and bird appears as a ‘double’—one image mirrors the other; the exterior sculpture...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Kalinda
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media from artist studio.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Circle of tomorrow by Ismael Shivute, hand carved Namibian soapstone
Located in Windhoek, NA
This artwork formed part of Ismael Shivute's 2022 solo exhibition 'I keep my circle small' hosted in Windhoek, Namibia. Hailing from northern Namibia, Ismael Shivute studied Sculptu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Art Dive
Located in Miami, FL
Approximately 3,000 U.S. Pennies and mixed media.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Armored Curves
Located in Miami, FL
Approximately 2,000 U.S Dimes on a metal base. Mixed media.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Bull Bronze Sculpture Animal Small Farmlife
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bull Bronze Sculpture Animal Small Farmlife Theo Mackaay (1950) Mackaay works with recognizable shape:: women, men and animals, with a pointer at the primal form. Archetypal motive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cube, large
Located in Columbia, MO
Cube, large 2023 Cotton on mahogany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Corals (Alien series). Abstract Sculpture by Ukranian artist Olga Radionova
Located in Sempach, LU
This sculpture from the "Aliens" series. In this series I created miniatures from different materials, combining them with fabric. Each sculpture is an association with some real o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 metalbronze 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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