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Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Color:  Red
Balloon Dog (Orange) - Jeff Koons, Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Decor
Located in Zug, CH
Balloon Dog (Orange) - Jeff Koons, Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture, Decor, Limited Edition Limoges porcelain with chromatic metalized coating Edition of 2300 Signed and numbered In mint condition, as acquired from the manufacturer In the original box designed by Jeff Koons, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity Jeff Koons playfully tests the boundaries of commerce, celebrity, banality, and pleasure. In his hands even the most familiar, everyday items transcend commonality to become true icons that manifest the essence of American popular culture. "Balloon Dog is a very optimistic piece, it is a balloon that a clown would have maybe twist for you at a birthday party. But at the same time, there's the profoundness of an archaic sculpture...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Big Red Poppies
Located in Fairfield, CT
Shaped aluminum with red powder coat mounted to aluminum base with black powder coat. The base is 1.25 x 10.5 x 63 inches. Sultan, an internationally recognized artist who rose to p...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Coin Cunt XXXVI
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Coin Cunt XXXVI" is an original artwork made from kiss-lock coin purses and thread by Suzanna Scott. This piece measures approx. 4"x4", size varies Suzanna Scott ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

What Party - Chum (Pink)
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Painted Cast Vinyl Open edition Stamped on the underside of the feet New, as issued. Some minor imperfections may exist given the nature of the material Sold in the original packaging
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Vinyl

Large Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "Leopard"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, powder coated mild steel sculpture, edition 1/3. Available in different colours on request.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Erekle Tsuladze - Red Bear
Located in Paris, IDF
Artificial stone & aluminium, red colour
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Identity 1.0, MDF & Paint, Red Color by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Naman Mahipal - Vintage Identity MDF & Paint, L 10 x W 11 x H 16 inches Naman expresses his subjects and thoughts through a variety of art forms like po...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Amused, Hand on the Face, Painted on Fiber Glass, Colour Orange c"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
DVS Krishna - Amused Orange, Painted on Fiber Glass - H 30 x W 19 x D 15 inches, 2017 * Delivery will take upto 30 days after placing the order. Born in 1973 @ Nellore Town Andhra p...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Pájaro - 21st Century, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative, Recycled Objects
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Pájaro Azul Y Rojo Miquel Aparici's sculptures are surprising assemblages made from old objects that had other uses in the past, and which the artist r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Whistleblower
Located in Napa, CA
Giuseppe Palumbo’s whimsical, anthropomorphic sculptures delve into the human psyche through irony, wit, and humor. By applying classical techniques to his contemporary subjects, Pal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Untitled, Red Painted on Fiber Glass by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
DVS Krishna Red Painted on Fiber Glass - 14 x 13 x 15 inches, 2019 Born in 1973 @ Nellore Town Andhra pradhesh completed his graduation in painting from JNTU Hyderabad in 1996 worke...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Untitled, Orange Painted on Fiber Glass by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
DVS Krishna Orange Painted on Fiber Glass - 15 x 12 x 17 inches, 2019 Born in 1973 @ Nellore Town Andhra pradhesh completed his graduation in painting from JNTU Hyderabad in 1996 wo...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Surfer Girl
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Ed. of 15 For over a decade, Joshua Jensen-Nagle has captivated the viewer with his evocative large-scale photographs. Best known for his dreamy aerial beaches...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Beach Umbrella (Fuchsia)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Ed. of 15 For over a decade, Joshua Jensen-Nagle has captivated the viewer with his evocative large-scale photographs. Best known for his dreamy aerial beaches...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Man in Window, Terracotta, Sculpture, Orange, Blue, Grey colors "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
S. K. Sahajahan - Untitled - 8.5 x 8.5 inches Terracotta. Sahajahan’s work explores his physical surroundings through figurative contexts. Utilizing texture and and the emotive fa...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Devil in the Details
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Jonathan Seliger makes meticulous reproductions/ interpretations of mass produced objects and containers for everyday consumables. Here, having departed from his signature painted ca...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Bon Santé
Located in Malmo, SE
Publisher GKM. Limited Edition 11/30 ex. Free shipment worldwide. Acquired directly from the artist. Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate artefacts into wor...
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Epoxy Resin

Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus
Located in New York, NY
Balloon Dog is an iconic work within the highly acclaimed Celebration series, which JEFF KOONS began in the mid 1990s. The Celebration artworks reference certain times of year (holidays and birthdays) but also the celebration of the cycle of life. What else could suggest the cheer of children’s parties more eloquently than a colorful balloon, twisted into the instantly recognizable form of a dog. According to the artist, “It is about celebration and childhood and color and simplicity – but it’s also a Trojan horse. It’s a Trojan horse to the whole body of art work.” Balloon Dog has the profoundness of an archaic sculpture. The monumental Balloon Dog sculptures...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Polyurethane

'Harper' Mixed Media, Found Object Sculpture of a Red and Orange Dress
Located in Rye, NY
The sculpture, "Harper", is an artistic take on the 1960's shirtwaist dress and is made from enamel painted aluminum with a red bottle cap bodice. Dimensions are 26" T x 16" W x 16...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

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Contemporary figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, Beth Carter, and Evert den Hartog. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Bronze and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available.

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