Sculptures
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood, Paint
2010s Dada Sculptures
Photographic Film, Film, Archival Paper, Digital, Wood
Early 2000s Old Masters Sculptures
Metal, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
Early 19th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Plaster
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
Late 19th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Precious Stone
Late 19th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Precious Stone
20th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Sculptures
Sandstone
Late 18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Terracotta
16th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood, Wood Panel
17th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Gold
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Gold
19th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Gold
Early 2000s Dada Sculptures
Metal
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Marble
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Gold
1990s Dada Sculptures
Epoxy Resin, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Silver
20th Century Dada Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Dada Sculptures
Metal
17th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
17th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
2010s Old Masters Sculptures
Ceramic, Found Objects
2010s Old Masters Sculptures
Porcelain, Precious Stone
2010s Old Masters Sculptures
Earthenware
2010s Old Masters Sculptures
Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Marble
1990s Dada Sculptures
Epoxy Resin, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Oil
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Sculptures
Walnut
1990s Dada Sculptures
Metal, Steel
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.