Plaster Sculptures

Sculpture representing the goddess Diana by Danish sculptor Jens Jacob Bregno (1877–1946), executed in plaster around 1920. This is a highly unusual model by the artist, and possibly...

Raymond Graber's celestial light sculptures transform the sense of perception, challenging the human eye’s sense for scale and time with a transcendenta...

Block XI is a unique plaster sculpture by contemporary artist Delphine Brabant, dimensions are 20 × 11 × 14 cm (7.9 × 4.3 × 5.5 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certifi...

Donkey is a unique smoke-fired stoneware, resin, plaster and clay sculpture by French contemporary artist Cécile Raynal, dimensions are 82 × 60 × 60 cm (32.2 × 23.6 × 23.6 in). This ...

Waylande Gregory (1905-1971). Nude Reclining, ca. 1950's. Painted composite cast from original sculpted in 1930's. Casting sanctioned and approved by the artist during his lifetime in partnership with MPI, Museum Pieces Incorporated. Very few examples were produced and even fewer survive. Waylande Gregory was considered a major American sculptor during the 1930's, although he worked in ceramics, rather than in the more traditional bronze or marble. Exhibiting his ceramic works at such significant American venues for sculpture as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City and at the venerable Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, he also showed his ceramic sculptures at leading New York City galleries. Gregory was the first modern ceramist to create large scale ceramic sculptures, some measuring more than 70 inches in height. Similar to the technique developed by the ancient Etruscans, he fired his monumental ceramic sculptures only once. Gregory was born in 1905 in Baxter Springs, Kansas and was something of a prodigy. Growing up on a ranch near a Cherokee reservation, Gregory first became interested in ceramics as a child during a native American burial that he had witnessed. He was also musically inclined. In fact, his mother had been a concert pianist and had given her son lessons. At eleven, he was enrolled as a student at the Kansas State Teacher's College, where he studied carpentry and crafts, including ceramics. Gregory's early development as a sculptor was shaped by the encouragement and instruction of Lorado Taft, who was considered both a major American sculptor as well as a leading American sculpture instructor. In fact, Taft's earlier students included such significant sculptors as Bessie Potter Vonnoh and Janet Scudder. But, Taft and his students had primarily worked in bronze or stone, not in clay; and, Gregory's earliest sculptural works were also not in ceramics. In 1924, Gregory moved to Chicago where he caught the attention of Taft. Gregory was invited by Taft to study with him privately for 18 months and to live and work with him at his famed "Midway Studios." The elegant studio was a complex of 13 rooms that overlooked a courtyard. Taft may have been responsible for getting the young man interested in creating large scale sculpture. However, by the 1920's, Taft's brand of academic sculpture was no longer considered progressive. Instead, Gregory was attracted to the latest trends appearing in the United States and Europe. In 1928 he visited Europe with Taft and other students. "Kid Gregory," as he was called, was soon hired by Guy Cowan, the founder of the Cowan Pottery in Cleveland, Ohio, to become the company's only full time employee. From 1928 to 1932, Gregory served as the chief designer and sculptor at the Cowan Pottery. Just as Gregory learned about the process of creating sculpture from Taft, he literally learned about ceramics from Cowan. Cowan was one of the first graduates of Alfred, the New York School of Clayworking and Ceramics. Alfred had one of the first programs in production pottery. Cowan may have known about pottery production, but he had limited sculptural skills, as he was lacking training in sculpture. The focus of the Cowan Pottery would be on limited edition, table top or mantle sculptures. Two of the most successful of these were Gregory's Nautch Dancer, and his Burlesque Dancer. He based both sculptures on the dancing of Gilda Gray, a Ziegfield Follies girl. Gilda Gray was of Polish origin and came to the United States as a child. By 1922, she would become one of the most popular stars in the Follies. After losing her assets in the stock market crash of 1929, she accepted other bookings outside of New York, including Cleveland, which was where Gregory first saw her onstage. She allowed Gregory to make sketches of her performances from the wings of the theatre. She explained to Gregory, "I'm too restless to pose." Gray became noted for her nautch dance, an East Indian folk dance. A nautch is a tight, fitted dress that would curl at the bottom and act like a hoop. This sculpture does not focus on Gray's face at all, but is more of a portrait of her nautch dance. It is very curvilinear, really made of a series of arches that connect in a most feminine way. Gregory created his Burlesque Dancer at about the same time as Nautch Dancer. As with the Nautch Dancer, he focused on the movements of the body rather than on a facial portrait of Gray. Although Gregory never revealed the identity of his model for Burlesque Dancer, a clue to her identity is revealed in the sculpture's earlier title, Shimmy Dance. The dancer who was credited for creating the shimmy dance was also Gilda Gray. According to dance legend, Gray introduced the shimmy when she sang the Star Spangled Banner and forgot some of the lyrics, so, in her embarrassment, started shaking her shoulders and hips but she did not move her legs. Such movement seems to relate to the Burlesque Dancer sculpture, where repeated triangular forms extend from the upper torso and hips. This rapid movement suggests the influence of Italian Futurism, as well as the planar motion of Alexander Archipenko, a sculptor whom Gregory much admired. The Cowan Pottery was a victim of the great depression, and in 1932, Gregory changed careers as a sculptor in the ceramics industry to that of an instructor at the Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Cranbrook was perhaps the most prestigious place to study modern design in America. Its faculty included the architect Eliel Saarinen and sculptor Carl Milles. Although Gregory was only at Cranbrook for one and one half years, he created some of his finest works there, including his Kansas Madonna. But, after arriving at Cranbrook, the Gregory's had to face emerging financial pressures. Although Gregory and his wife were provided with complimentary lodgings, all other income had to stem from the sale of artworks and tuition from students that he, himself, had to solicit. Gregory had many people assisting him with production methods at the Cowan Pottery, but now worked largely by himself. And although he still used molds, especially in creating porcelain works, many of his major new sculptures would be unique and sculpted by hand, as is true of Kansas Madonna. The scale of Gregory's works were getting notably larger at Cranbrook than at Cowan. Gregory left the surface of Kansas Madonna totally unglazed. Although some might object to using a religious title to depict a horse nursing its colt, it was considered one of Gregory's most successful works. In fact, it had a whole color page illustration in an article about ceramic sculpture titled, "The Art with the Inferiority Complex," Fortune Magazine, December, 1937. The article notes the sculpture was romantic and expressive and the sculpture was priced at $1,500.00; the most expensive sculpture...

Cephalophore is a unique smoke-fired stoneware, resin, plaster and clay sculpture by French contemporary artist Cécile Raynal, dimensions are 84 × 40 × 58 cm (33.0 × 15.7 × 22.8 in)....

Mid 20th Century sgraffito work on plaster by Jean Pierre de Cayeux. The work is signed and dated on the skirt of the card player, bottom right, and on the stretcher of the chair, bo...

A polychrome and gilt plaster statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The quality of the original gilding and the handling of the folds in the clothing are exceptional. A wonderful statu...

Choir of beasts (Chœur de bêtes) is an installation by the contemporary French artist Cécile Raynal. The approximate dimensions refer to the sculptures as installed, as shown in the ...

Goat is a unique smoke-fired stoneware, resin, plaster and clay sculpture by French contemporary artist Cécile Raynal, dimensions are 82 × 35 × 45 cm (32.2 × 13.7 × 17.7 in). This sc...

This contemporary sculptural wall installation consists of more than 270 individual acorn caps mounted on brass pins - each cap is filled with plaster and paint in bright hues of pin...

Sara Fine-Wilson's "Cram" is a 7 x 2 x 3 inch small scale abstract mixed media sculpture, primarily in shades of white with touches of brown. Multiple ceramic elements were previousl...

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This work encapsulates Zura's deep exploration of the human form, rendered with raw immediacy and emotional resonance. The sculpture’s sensuous curves and rough, tactile surface invi...

This contemporary sculptural wall installation is comprised of more than 275 individual acorn caps mounted on brass pins - each cap is filled with plaster and paint in bright hues of...

Sara Fine Wilson's "Rumble" is a small scale abstract mixed media ceramic and plaster sculpture in a neutral palette measuring 6 x 3 x 3 inches. M...

William Zorach (American, 1887-1966) Seated Woman Painted plaster Inscribed underside "V" 12.5 x 9 x 5 inches Provenance: The Tatti Family Collection Bill Zorach was born in Lithuan...

A finely sculpted dark bronzed wall relief plaster sculpture of Virgin Mary by Arvid Knöppel, signed and dated 1921. An unusual subject of his...

Abstract geometric, minimalist, three dimensional wall sculpture in light grey Precision board, Venetian Plaster, pigments, and beeswax Despite it's stone-like appearance, the scul...

Abstract modernist, minimal, Brancusi inspired three dimensional wall sculpture in light grey. Made of carved high-density foam, epoxy resin, pigment and gypsum cement. Despite it's ...

Elevation is a unique plaster sculpture by contemporary artist Delphine Brabant, dimensions are 144 × 35 × 24.5 cm (56.6 × 13.7 × 9.4 in). The metal base measures 35 x 25 cm (13,8 x ...

“Female Figure” (2023) by Zura is a life-size sculpture measuring 39 × 16 × 12 inches (99.1 × 40.6 × 30.5 cm), crafted in plaster with an option for bronze casting. This unique work ...

Alain Gourdon dit ASLAN ( 1930 -2014 ) " Initial BB " Buste de Brigitte Bardot en Marianne par Aslan . dédicace signée de Brigitte Bardot avec une marguerite . ( Don de BRIGIT...

A weightless moment captured in form—Zura’s newest sculpture explores surrender, strength, and the poetry of gravity.

ZURA (Georgian-American, b. 1969) DEMNA BABIES, 2024 Mixed media H. 35 x W. 12 x D. 10 in. (89 x 30 x 25 cm) Clear acrylic plexiglass included Zura’s Demna Babies are edgy, mixed-me...

"Barge Toiler" by Max Kalish is a Mid 20th Century modern Depression-Era sculpture from his Labor series. The WPA era work is made of plaster. Max Kalish (1891 – 1945) Barge Toiler 12 x 8”x 4 inches Patinated plaster Signed and monogramed BIO Born in Poland March 1, 1891, figurative sculptor Max Kalish came to the United States in 1894, his family settling in Ohio. A talented youth, Kalish enrolled at the Cleveland Institute of Art as a fifteen-year-old, receiving a first-place award for modeling the figure during studies with Herman Matzen. Kalish went to New York City following graduation, studying with Isidore Konti and Herbert Adams...

"Art in motion" is a series that offers artworks working with matter; concrete, cement, plaster, mortar, and natural pigments. These works are intended to be exhibited in several way...

Sara Fine-Wilson's "Emerge" is a small abstract mixed media ceramic and plaster sculpture measuring 8 x 8 x 6 inches. Multiple ceramic elements were previously hand formed and extrud...

John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...

18 x 24 x 8 inches styrofoam and venetian plaster Black and white three dimensional floating high contrast wall sculpture with clean lines Dai Ban presents new series of minimalis...

This is an Bill Mack “tranquility” Bonded Bronze Sculpture. In good condition . Minor frame wear and damage to the frame. Measures 77x40x18. Must be picked up or can be delivered for...

Barn Owl is a unique smoke-fired stoneware, resin, plaster and clay sculpture by French contemporary artist Cécile Raynal, dimensions are 75 × 52 × 60 cm (29.5 × 20.4 × 23.6 in). Thi...

Zura – Life‑Size Female Figure (2023), Plaster Dimensions: 39 × 16 × 12 in │ 99 × 41 × 30 cm Medium: Hand-modeled plaster (also available in bronze) Signature: Hand-signed by the art...

"I Worry About My Kids" is an original piece byJedediah Morfit made from fiberglass reinforced plaster, mixed media, and paint.This piece measures 62"h x 40"w x 5"d and comes with a ...

Abstract minimalist three-dimensional wall sculpture in light grey and black "Please Leave Us Alone" by Dai Ban, 2020 29 x 24 x 10 inches Precision board, Venetian Plaster, Beeswax, Pigment Lightweight sculpture (weighs about 5 lbs.) and hangs on the wall with a French cleat Excellent condition and ready to hang as is Signed, verso This contemporary, abstract horizontal wall sculpture...

An original work by Noche Crist (1909- 2004). Titled "Femme Fatale" and signed on reverse. Wonderful work made with cut wood, paint and plaster. Noche Crist imbued her cutouts with...

Here for your consideration is a beautiful vintage Austin sculpture John Cutrone 1987 "Waiting in the Wings" ballet slippers. Signed " Austin Prod Inc 19...

"She Carried Water", 2019 (Abstract Free Standing Tabletop Sculpture in Shades of White, Grey and Black) 31 x 12 x 8 inches Precision board, Venetian plaster, pigments, beeswax The ...

Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863-1937) Model Study for Truth, c. 1910-14 Painted plaster 16.5 x 9.25 x 7.5 inches For the 1920 sculpture for the New York Public Library ...

"Art in motion" is a series that offers artworks working with matter; concrete, cement, plaster, mortar, and natural pigments. These works are intended to be exhibited in several way...

a very fine Model Sculpture of a standing horse , finely rendered in patinated plaster, signed ‘MMM’ and dated 30 , w. rich burnished patina. Its quality and elegance are reminiscent...

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) Why Born a Slave (Replica after the original work) Tinted terracotta or plaster, 60 cm in height, base 18 x 20 cm Provenance: Private collection ...

Pair of scagliola sculptures - Roman figures. Italian manufacture, 19th century. 51 x 26 x h 118 cm (left) - 41 x 28 x h 118 cm (right). Made entirely of scagliola. Depicting two f...

"Silicon Valley" is an original piece by Jedediah Morfit made from fiberglass, reinforced plaster, paint, and wood. This piece measures 20"h x 24.25"w x 2.75"d framed, and is shipped...

Daniel Arsham Future Relic no.3 (Clock), 2015 Plaster and broken glass comes with the original box some minor wear to the box. 14 × 12.7 × 6.4 cm Edition of 400 Daniel Arsham is a c...

The Ragisména series, which in Greek means cracked, has its materiality manifested through the desire to recreate and make feelings, memories and mythology tangible in the physical w...

"Interface Blue" is an original piece by Jedediah Morfit made from fiberglass, reinforced plaster, paint, and wood. This piece measures 24"h x 20.25"w x 2.75"d framed, and is shipped...

"Direct Expression" is an original piece by Jedediah Morfit made from fiberglass, reinforced plaster, paint, and wood. This piece measures 18.25"h x 19.25"w x 2.75"d framed, and is s...

"Costume Armature" is an original piece by Jedediah Morfit made from fiberglass, reinforced plaster, paint, and wood. This piece measures 20.25"h x 24.25"w x 2.75"d framed, and is sh...

NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes and colors. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Achtung VI is a vibrant large-scale mi...

"Art in motion" is a series that offers artworks working with matter; concrete, cement, plaster, mortar, and natural pigments. These works are intended to be exhibited in several way...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Biomorphic yet industrial style to Dena Paige Fischer's sculptural votive candle holder. The stacked cubes are painted and smooth one with a natural cleave, piled upon one another into a column, or as the artist calls it, a totem. The pastel painted plaster in lavender and pale yellow looks almost soft. The piece is smooth and the bold navy blue and taupe paint embellish the abstract geometric design. This sculptural votive candle holder is a functional and decorative tabletop art...

A unique piece: a hand modelled sculpture by French artist Jeannine Nathan (b.1924). Working in Paris, Jeannine was able to visit Picasso’s studio, and was impressed by the Master’s ...

32 x 12 x 6.5 carved precision board & Venetian plaster This contemporary, abstract minimalist wall sculpture was made by Japanese artist, Dai Ban in 2017. The elegant minimali...

"Da sempre sono attratto dagli oggetti semplici, spesso dimenticati o fuori contesto. Riporto alla luce piccoli frammenti del quotidiano – giocattoli, gadget, elementi della cultura ...

Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Centurion " . " Unic work dadaist " circa 1928 . certifié par Madame Annie Guédras en décembre 2004 . (certificat joint en photo )

Italian life-size plaster sculpture , figure of the Callipygian Venus, after the antique Roman marble statue. Aphrodite Kallipygos, or Callipygian Venus literally means “Venus of ...

"Art in motion" is a series that offers artworks working with matter; concrete, cement, plaster, mortar, and natural pigments. These works are intended t...

Minimalist, New Brutalism abstract three dimensional wall sculpture in white "Closing Gate Faster Than We Wished", by Japanese born artist, Dai Ban, in 2...