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Medium: Metal
The Guardian, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Prof. Ernst Seger deutsche Art-Déco-Skulptur aus Bronze
By Ernst Seger
Located in Berlin, DE
PROF. ERNST SEGER
1868 Neurode - 1939 Berlin
STANDING SEAMSTRESS
Very rare bronze with exceptional figure representation.
Bronze, dark patinated, on a square marble base (H. 3 cm)....
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Return from the Tiger hunt
Located in PARIS, FR
"Return from the Hunt"
also named '"Return from the Tiger hunt"
by Roger GODCHAUX (1878-1958)
Remarkable bronze group with a nuanced dark greenish brown patina
Signed on the base "...
Category
1930s Art Deco Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Decorated Metal Covered Ginger Jar in Japanese Style
Located in Beachwood, OH
Late 19th Century Chinese
Decorated Metal Covered Ginger Jar in the Japanese Style
Labeled on bottom Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York
9 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches
Ginger jars were used...
Category
Late 19th Century Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Nureyev, Atelier, Red
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Considered to be one of Richard MacDonald’s greatest achievements, “Nureyev” draws on the artist's highly developed sensitivity for the experience of the dancer, and displays all the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Sculpture Wall Installation Red White Snake Animal Porcelain
Located in Buffalo, NY
Duo (2022) by Bethany Krull. Porcelain, glaze, aluminum.
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Germinal h cm 40
Located in Villafranca Di Verona, IT
Numbered and limited to 8 copies
Artwork signed
Authenticity: Sold with certificate of Authenticity
Invoice from the gallery
Sculpture: bronze, metal, bronze patina
Display: The sc...
Category
1970s Other Art Style Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Flight of Fancy - Emmanuel Okoro Bronze Resin sculpture of man with wings/angel
Located in DE
Artist: Emmanuel Okoro
Dimensions (HxWxD): 37 × 33 × 20 cm
Materials: Bronze Resin Sculpture
Edition: 5 of 12
Signed on back
Figurative sculpture of Angel / Man with wings
Okoro pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Roman Bronze Statue of Youth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cast, Roman, Grand Tour bronze figure of a youth. Wonderful patina. Measures : Statue is 23"H. Base is 8.75"W x 7.5"D.
Category
Early 1900s Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Horse IV by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, elegant, free & wild
Located in Paris, FR
Small Horse IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 32 × 28 × 8 cm (12.6 × 11 × 3.1 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Horse XV by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, elegant, light patina, wild
Located in Paris, FR
Horse XV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 71 × 60 × 17 cm (28 × 23.6 × 6.7 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Miniature Bronze Sculpture of a Young Girl Holding a Doll
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Miniature Bronze Sculpture of a Young Girl Holding a Doll
Charming bronze atop a marble base
The overall dimensions are 2" wide x 2" deep x 5.75" high
Signed at the b...
Category
Late 19th Century Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Road Trip- desktop 11/50- Kevin Box and Beth Johnson
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin B...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Horse XIII by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, grey & blue patina
Located in Paris, FR
Horse XIII is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 49 × 52 × 17 cm (19.3 × 20.5 × 6.7 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Statue of Liberty, Bartholdi, Sculpture, America
Located in Geneva, CH
FREDERIC AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI (1834-1904)
Statue of Liberty, 1875
Ed. 300 pcs I Size D
Zinc
H. 42 cm
Signed and dated on the base : Listed in Washington, August 31st 1876, 9939-C, Avoi...
Category
19th Century Modern Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Birth of Venus
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 1
Located in PARIS, FR
The Birth of Venus
by Albert-Ernest CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1824-1887)
Bronze sculpture with nuanced dark brown patina
signed "A. Carrier-Belleuse"
cast by Denière
France
circa 1870
he...
Category
Late 19th Century French School Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Dance Revisited by Neil Wood Figurative Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
By Neil Wood
Located in DE
Neil Wood is a professional sculptor and fine artist with many years' experience lecturing in fine art and sculpture at institutions in the UK. He has worked in various settings; in ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Icarus 9/9
By JD Hansen
Located in Napa, CA
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**jd Hansen** is an accomplished sculptor known for her innovative and evocative three-dimensional works. Her ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
$29,000
Amancio Iron. Bronze. ICARO III. Sculpture
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ
bronze.
Series limited to 7 copies+ II PA
Fantastic piece of art representing Spanish sculpture
Artist well known for his large forma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Teckio by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze sculpture of a dog, dachshund, black
Located in Paris, FR
Teckio is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 19,5 × 48 × 28 cm (7.7 × 18.9 × 11 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a li...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Aestus Bronze Sculpture Marble Stone Nude Boy Contemporary
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aestus Bronze Sculpture Marble Stone Nude Boy Contemporary
Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Instant Moules II by Ondřej Oliva - Large sculpture, column totem, mollusc shell
By Ondřej Oliva
Located in Paris, FR
Instant Moules II is a nickeled aluminium and bronze sculpture by contemporary Czech sculptor Ondřej Oliva, dimensions are 360 × 40 × 34 cm (141.7 × 15.7 × 13.4 in).
This sculpture i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Valentin by Marie Louise Sorbac - Animal bronze sculpture, elephant
Located in Paris, FR
Valentin is a bronze sculpture of an elephant by French-Argentine artist Marie Louise Sorbac.
36 cm × 33 cm × 36 cm. Available only in limited edition: 8...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
OCTAVE CIRCLE II - contemporary phosphorus bronze sculpture
By Tom Hiscocks
Located in DE
Medium: Bronze on stainless steel base
Edition of 5
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Tom Hiscocks is a sculptor whose work explores them...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Bronze
''Buddha Bear'' Contemporary Bronze Green Sculpture of a Bear
By Karin Beek
Located in Utrecht, NL
Karin Beek's (1948) bronze sculptures are characterized by a friendly, round and at the same time monumental style. They breathe the atmosphere of everyday life. Beek would like her ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Group by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, group of human figures, harmony
Located in Paris, FR
The Group is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 40 × 21.5 × 5.5 cm (15.7 × 8.5 × 2.2 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Category
1990s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oh So Blue - Tall Modern Large Contemporary Abstract Minimalism Steel Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely manipula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mystical Woodland, Metal Skin Over Composite Stone Glass, Polyester Resin
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Divyendu Anand - Mystical Woodland - H 20.5 x W 28 x D 10 inches
Edition 3/9
Metal Skin Over Composite of Stone Glass and Polyester Resin, White Marble...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
Epi, DeKlein: 24k Gold Samothrace, Yves Klein IKB Angel Sculpture, 2025
Located in Manchester, GB
Resin sculpture with 24 carat Giusto Manetti Italian gold leaf beneath distressed Adam Paris IKB acrylic, galvanized support Cotswold stone pedestal.
30 x 12 x 10 cm (11.8 x 4.7 x 3...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Gold Leaf
Birdman – Contemporary Hybrid Human-Bird Sculpture by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than a creature, Birdman embodies transformation and duality. Is it a guardian, a trickster, or an internal self-reflection? Its bird-like head and humanoid stance invite viewer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Think Green, Two Children, Green Patina Bronze Sculpture, "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Subrata Biswas - Think Green - H: 13 Inches x W: 12 Inches X D: 4 Inches
Bronze Sculpture.
Subrata Biswas’s three sculptures ‘Think Green’, ‘Amigo’ and ‘City Bred’ a conscious selec...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Suspensus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
Located in Utrecht, NL
Suspensus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Stone and Copper Eagle, Animal/Bird Sculpture
Located in Beachwood, OH
Lubomir Tomaszewski (Polish-American, 1923-2018)
Eagle
Stone and copper
Signed on back
18 x 11 x 7 inches
Lubomir Wojciech Tomaszewski was a Polish-American painter, sculptor and designer born in Warsaw, Poland.
Son of Lubomir and Lucyna née Bartłomiejczyk. He was an alumnus of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. Student of the Warsaw University of Technology In 1966 he emigrated to New York City in the United States. In the 1970s, he moved to Easton, Connecticut where he lived until his death in 2018.
He fought as a soldier of Polish Home Army through all the 63 days of Warsaw Uprising. He was a commander of anti-tank unit. He witnessed the death of his younger brother and many friends.
Tomaszewski started his artistic work in the 1950s in Institute of Industrial Design in Warsaw, an innovative institution with an aim to create modern living in post-war Poland. He cooperated with designers like Henryk Jędrasiak, Mieczysław Naruszewicz i Hanna Orthwein. He created popular porcelain figurines and "Ina" and "Dorota" coffee sets, which were exhibited at the International Exhibition of the Board of the Industrial Designers’ Association (ICSID) in Paris in 1963.
In 1994, he established an international art movement called Emotionalism, together with a group of painters, sculptors, photographers and even dancers and musicians. He started creating his unique fire and smoke paintings. His sculptures were recognized by The New York Times in 1975:
“The most effective among the pieces are the animals or birds that convey the state of tension or movement or brute strength, something that struggles against gravity to maintain its force.”
Tomaszewski took part in over 150 individual and group exhibitions around the world. His works are in renowned museum and private art collections of, among others: National Museum in Warsaw, National Museum in Cracow, Warsaw Uprising Museum, Hale Museum in Germany, Robert Marston, Rockefeller Family and Jimmy Carter.
Awards:
1955 – First prize for sculpture in surrounding of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw
1964 – Golden Cross for accomplishments in industrial design, Poland
1984 – Award for Achievement in Sculpture, Perspective Magazine, USA
1991 – Best in Show O.A.F., Bruce Museum, USA
2005 – First reward for sculpture ‘Spectrum’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA
2006 – People’s Choice Award, National Sculpture Society, New York
2008 – First Award for a sculpture ‘Mythical Giant’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA
2010 – American Society of Contemporary Artists, New York, award for sculpture ‘Joy of Dance’
2011 – Second prize for sculpture ‘Illusion’, New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA
2013 – First prize for the sculpture ‘Flight above the Stage’ od New Canaan Society for the Arts
2014 – First prize for ‘Music of the Forest’ from New Canaan Society for the Arts, USA
2014 – ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, University of Bridgeport
2014 – Award for ‘Merit in Inventiveness’
2014 – Gold Medal ‘Gloria Artis’
2016 – ‘Outstanding Pole’
2017 – Medal ‘Ignacy Paderewski Arts and Music Award’ USA
Exhibitions:
1964 – Sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Copper
Hercules
By Kim Seungwoo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Art of Currency: The Sculptural Mastery of Kim Seungwoo
In the vibrant art scene of South Korea, one artist stands out for his innovative approach to sculpture: Kim Seungwoo. With a profound appreciation for both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary themes, Kim has carved a unique niche for himself by transforming real Korean coins...
Category
2010s Baroque Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
$350,000
Ausum Bronze Contemporary Sculpture Marble Stone Nude Boy Male Figure
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ausum Bronze Contemporary Sculpture Marble Stone Nude Boy Male Figure
Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high scho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Graphite Black
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan".
Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a Limited Editi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Le cantique des pilotis by M. de Soos - Figurative bronze sculpture, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Le cantique des pilotis is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 65.5 × 29 × 26 cm (25.8 × 11.4 × 10.3 in).
The sculpture is signed and num...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jessie- 21st Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Girl
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Daniëlle
29 x 6,5 x 6,5 cm
Bronze
The theme van der Kraan likes most is to show the growing of young girls. Living in their own world. The narrative sculptures show 'the woman' and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1965, "Juchiteca Sentada"
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Francisco Zuniga bronze sculpture. Seated female. Edition: 5.
#467 in the Zuniga catalog raisonne. Titled: "Juchiteca Sentada".
Measures: 8 7/8" H x 10 1/4" L x 10 5/8" W (not including the 1 ½" wood plinth).
Signed Zuniga and numbered 111/V. Created 1965.
A Letter of Authenticity issued by the Zuniga foundation (and son Ariel Zuniga...
Category
1960s Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Arc of Peace 11/19
Located in Napa, CA
Lorri Acott is an internationally collected sculptor known for her impressionistic, figurative works that explore themes of connection, resilience, and the shared human experience. H...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
La Grande Chaise - textured, male figurative, paper Mache and aluminum Sculpture
By Paul Duval
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Equally fun and compelling, this new contemporary sculpture from Paul Duval immediately engages the viewer. On a large metal chair (la grande chaise) painted a bright blue, a figure ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Inspiratio, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Formed by two exquisitely defined figures, one the archetype of male perfection, and the other reflecting an image of the ideal female form, these two figures mirror each other, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Flute Player II by Marine de Soos - Large outdoor bronze sculpture, human figure
Located in Paris, FR
Flute Player II is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 151 × 108 × 36 cm (59.4 × 42.5 × 14.2 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A la fontaine
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Nice 19th-century cast with rich, brown patina by French sculptor Emile-Joseph-Nestor Carlier. Carlier frequently created large, multi-figural group sculptures. These are dramatic an...
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$11,500
David Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
Located in Utrecht, NL
David Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neile - Graceful Female Figure Modern Cubist Solid Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Midcentury Bronze Bust of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, midcentury, cast bronze bust of a man mounted on a chic, veined, polished marble base of the same period.
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Two Ibis by Chésade - Bronze animal sculpture, birds, realistic, expressive
By Chésade
Located in Paris, FR
Two Ibis is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 25.5 × 38 × 21 cm (10 × 15 × 8.3 in).
The sculpture is signed and comes with a certificate of au...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Panther sniffing
Located in PARIS, FR
Panther sniffing
by Georges GUYOT (1885-1972)
Rare sculpture in bronze with a nuanced dark brown patina
Signed on the base " Guyot "
Cast by " Susse Frères Editeurs Paris " (with the foundry mark)
France
circa 1935
height 33,5 cm
length 49 cm
depth 12 cm
Biography :
Georges Lucien Guyot (1885-1973) known as Georges Guyot was a French animal artist. From an early age, he showed artistic abilities, but the modest conditions of his parents did not allow him to study art. He was doing his apprenticeship with a woodcarver. Guyot then excelled at copying works of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but soon he showed a special attraction for nature. This attraction led him to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris where he could study wild animals and translated his observations into sculpture and painting.
As a famous figure of Montmartre, he was the host of the Bateau-Lavoir from the time of Cubism. In 1931, Georges Guyot joined the group of "The Twelve", created by François Pompon and Jane Poupelet, gathering sculptors like Marcel Lémar, Paul Jouve, André Margat, Jean-Claude de Saint-Marceaux, Georges Hilbert, or even the painter Adrienne Jouclard...
Category
1930s Art Deco Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone
Located in Utrecht, NL
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone
Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Verso Te Italy Bronze Cast Woman Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Verso te" translated in "T...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Heart + Cloud, sculpture by Kerry Green, contemporary, indoor, outdoor, red
By Kerry Green
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Heart + Cloud, sculpture by Kerry Green, contemporary,indoor, outdoor, red, silver
limited edition 18, fabricated aluminum
Interlocking sculpture for indoor display.
Contact us for information about current delivery times.
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 Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare African Solid Benin Bronze Ceremonial Throne Chair Multi Figure Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Handmade Benin sculptural tribal bronze figural judgement throne chair. The base of the chair with two tiers of standing figures. The back of the chair with two more tiers of standin...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Portrait Draft Horse by Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Bronze Portrait of a Draft Horse
Isidore Jules Bonheur (France, 1827-1901)
Circa 1840s
Cast bronze mounted on a rectangular plinth atop a marble s...
Category
1870s Realist Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Owl 4" (after) Sculpture 5 x 5 x 4 inch Edition 2/8 by Salah Abdel Kerim
Located in Culver City, CA
"Owl 4" (after) Sculpture 5 x 5 x 4 inch Edition 2/8 by Salah Abdel Kerim
"Owl 4" (after)
2023
Numbered edition
Born in Fayoum to a big family of 5 brothers and sisters. In 1938 h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ghost Dance - minimalist, abstracted figures, steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract outdoor sculpture is figurative and minimalist in form.
In this engaging abstract sculpture by Robert Clarke-Ellis, two figures appear to dance together. White painte...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vliegende Uil no. 3 Flying Owl Bronze Sculpture Wild Animal Contemporary
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vliegende Uil no. 3 Flying Owl Bronze Sculpture Wild Animal Contemporary
Evert den Hartog (born in Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands in 1949) followed his education to be a sculptor at t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"FRIDA'S WEDDING" FRIDA KAHLO BRONZE SCULPTURE
Located in San Antonio, TX
John Bennett
(Born 1952)
Fredericksburg, Texas Artist
Image Size: 26 tall x 12 x 8
Medium: Bronze Sculpture
"Frida's Wedding" Frida Kahlo
John Bennett (Born 1952)
John Bennett was de...
Category
20th Century Modern Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1978 Italy Abstract Bronze Nickeled Finish Sculpture by Carmelo Cappello
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an artwork created by the well known Italian artist Carmelo Cappello. It is a multiple, an Abstract Sculpture one of the identical 99 specimen edited in 1978. This piece is ...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Sculpture of Vajravidarana
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana:
A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
This monumental gilt-lacquered bronze ornamental sculpture of Vajravidarana is an extraordinary and commanding piece of art, showcasing the pinnacle of Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The figure of Vajravidarana, a powerful purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is meticulously sculpted to embody both spiritual authority and artistic excellence.
Vajravidarana is primarily known for his role in removing spiritual impurities and negativities. Unlike other deities associated with wisdom or compassion, Vajravidarana’s function is centered on purification and healing. He is typically depicted holding a vajra and a bell, symbolizing the cutting away of delusions and the resonance of divine truth. In this striking sculpture, Vajravidarana is shown holding a vishva vajra (the double vajra), a unique and powerful variation of the traditional iconography, which signifies ultimate protection and the dispelling of negative karma.
Vajravidarana: The Supreme Purifier and Protector
Vajravidarana is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the deity of spiritual purification, called upon to cleanse practitioners of defilements and negative influences. His vajra represents the indestructibility of truth, while his bell signifies the wisdom that resonates through purification rituals. In this sculpture, the presence of the vishva vajra, or double vajra, enhances his association with supreme protection, ensuring the destruction of all spiritual obstacles and afflictions.
The figure’s powerful yet composed expression conveys a sense of unwavering resolve and divine authority. His posture, along with the carefully sculpted details of his robes and ornaments, highlights his function as a guardian against impurity. The inclusion of the vishva vajra rather than the usual single vajra reinforces his role as a supreme protector, capable of dispelling all forms of negativity and restoring balance.
Symbolism of the Mantras and Aureole:
Unlike deities that embody wisdom through duality, Vajravidarana’s iconography is centered on purification and exorcism. The aureole surrounding him is inscribed with sacred purification mantras rather than depictions of a consort. These mantras emphasize his function as a remover of obstacles and impurities, reinforcing his role in Buddhist healing rituals.
The presence of the sacred inscriptions elevates the sculpture’s spiritual significance, making it a focal point for meditation and ritual purification. Practitioners often visualize Vajravidarana radiating purifying light, dissolving afflictions and negative karma. This theme is mirrored in the sculptural repetition of the purification symbols on the aureole, reinforcing the deity’s role as a divine cleanser.
Gilt-Lacquered Bronze: The Artistry of Sino-Tibetan Metalwork:
The craftsmanship of this monumental figure reflects the expertise of late 19th-century Sino-Tibetan metalwork, where traditional Tibetan themes were infused with Chinese artistic sensibilities. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich gilt lacquer, the statue has an otherworldly glow, giving it an ethereal, almost divine presence. The gilding process—applied with exceptional skill—gives the sculpture a striking luminosity that enhances the fine details of the facial features, flowing robes, jewelry, and other elements of the deity’s attire.
The technique employed to create this figure speaks to the high level of craftsmanship that flourished during the late Qing Dynasty and early modern Tibetan art. The ornate details of the robes and the fine texture of the sculpture highlight the exceptional skill of the artisans who brought this work to life. The use of gold and lacquer not only reflects the preciousness of the sculpture but also its spiritual significance as an object meant to inspire reverence and meditation.
An Ornamental Sculpture of Monumental Scale:
Unlike smaller devotional objects, this sculpture is designed as an ornamental masterpiece, intended to make a grand visual and spiritual statement. Its monumental size allows it to dominate any space, offering a commanding presence that is both physically and symbolically impressive. In Buddhist practice, large sculptures of this nature are often placed in temples or meditation halls, where their imposing size and serene presence would encourage contemplation and devotion.
The grand scale of the statue further amplifies the spiritual power it is meant to convey. As a representation of Vajravidarana, it is not only a physical object of beauty but also a conduit for meditation, purification, and enlightenment. The scale of the sculpture also emphasizes the divine stature of the deity, highlighting his importance in the Buddhist tradition as the ultimate force for spiritual cleansing and protection.
Provenance:
Acquired in China in circa 1900
1905 Private Buddhist Temple, Northeast, USA
Private Sale
Solomon Treasure...
Category
19th Century Metal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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