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Contemporary 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.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Dream Walker - surrealist, abstracted, figurative, male, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The evocative image of tree branches lying on the ground caught the imagination of sculptor Roch Smith. The Toronto artist re-envisioned the natural for...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Anemones #3 (Teal), Indoor Sculpture, Abstract_Matt Devine_Steel/Powdercoat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MATT DEVINE "Anemones #3 (Teal)" Steel with Powdercoat (Indoor Only) 17 x 17 x 6 in. *Can be installed on wall or placed on table* Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working wi...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Patricia by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 25
Located in Coltishall, GB
Patricia is an elegant figurative sculpture of the female form by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised Egypt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Pup Cup
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Beautiful Pup Cup designed by Yoshitomo Nara. Brand new and comes with original packaging.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Plastic

"Laid Back" figurative bronze table sculpture dog relax carefree boy enjoy life
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
When was the last time you broke yourself from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, spent quality time with yourself and enjoyed the ease of mind and soul? "Our lives are com...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

set of 2 golden ceramic popsicles - Rose and yellow gold
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Rose and Yello gold ceramic popsicle sculptures handmade for wall installation. Available at Variant colorful. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaf...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Oak

Sign by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, dynamic, pink
Located in Paris, FR
Sign is a fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 50 × 50 × 7 cm (19.7 × 19.7 × 2.8 in). It is a unique signed piece and comes ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Clay

Moss - green, decorative, contemporary, abstract, porcelain, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic vessel is moss green in color. Inspired by the organic forms and patterns found in nature, Paula Murray creates uniquely beautiful porcelain artwork. Her h...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Porcelain

Endless column of glass / 240601 by Toshio Iezumi - Contemporary sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Endless column of glass / 240601 is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions (not including the stainless steel base) are 180 × 10 × 10 cm (70.9 × ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Along The Way (Gray)
By KAWS
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: KAWS, Title: Along The Way (Gray) Series: Toys Date: 2019 Medium: Sculpture Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 7.5" x 3.5" Signature: Stamped Edition: Open Edition
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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PVC

DO NOT TOUCH (MULTICOLOR)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sculpture made of resin, steel, string and acrylic paint. Original box included. Hand signed and numbered on canvas verso. Certificate of authenticity included. From the edition of ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

“Waiting in the Wings”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a beautiful vintage Austin sculpture John Cutrone 1987 "Waiting in the Wings" ballet slippers. Signed " Austin Prod Inc 19...
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1880s Contemporary Sculptures

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Laminate, Plaster

"Balance V " contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative girl yoga
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Balance V is a bronze sculpture with green patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 50. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. Joan wants to capture the sensuality and elegance of the yoga balance pose. Joan’s latest sculpture series of female figures brings an out-of-the-box approach to sculpture creation. The small vivid women figures linked or bonded to their pedestals; the figures are delicate and intriguing representation of a woman’s mind...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Waiting For His Lover, Paul Moore bronze sculpture, Native American Flute
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Waiting For His Lover, Paul Moore bronze sculpture, Native American Flute Outdoor or indoor life size bronze sculpture Paul Moore WAITING FOR HIS L...
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1990s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

"Wire Songs", Contemporary, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Plied Wire, Aluminum, Metal
Located in St. Louis, MO
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...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Jaguar Cultivated Marble Casted Sculpture Wildlife In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jaguar Cultivated Marble Casted Sculpture Wildlife In Stock Chris Tap (1973, Amsterdam) attended university where he studied economy and cultural anthropology, before he became a fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Cast Stone, Marble

Ihi (Power), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Ihi (Power), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure Wi Te Tau Pirika Taepa (born 1946, in Wellington) is a New Zealand ceramicist ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Pink , Gold or Silver Gummy Bear Sculpture - Handmade Clay Sculpture
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Meet the Gleaming Bears Collection – a heartwarming series of handmade sculptures designed to add charm and sophistication to your space. Featuring an adorable bear figurine in a lus...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

“Shattered” wall mirror II by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
“Shattered” wall mirror II is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 125 × 125 × 3 cm (49.2 × 49.2...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Deliverance 3/5 - tall, bronze, balancing, nude, male figure, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The unique contemporary figurative sculptures of William Hung often express the human condition and are imbued with emotion. This striking piece, cast in ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Siamese Fighting Fish Princess by Chésade - one-off bbronze sculpture, sealife
Located in Paris, FR
Siamese Fighting Fish 'Princess' is a one-off sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, representative of the sculptor's interest in the marine world. Bronze, 44 cm × 60 cm × 25 cm. ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Unique Painted Steel Sculpture "He ain't Heavy"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium sized powder coated steel sculpture on a steel base. Once-off, abstracted figurative artwork in pastel shades of pink and blue.
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

HEAD
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture with brown patina. Head of a young girl.
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1980s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

"Interface Blue", Reinforced Plaster Sculpture, Altered Human Figure, Portrait
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Dancer With Long Tutu by Yann Guillon - Bronze sculpture, ballet, woman, elegant
Located in Paris, FR
Dancer With Long Tutu is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 25 × 15 × 8 cm (9.8 × 5.9 × 3.1 in). Height of the sculpture with the metal base: 45 c...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

John Van Alstine, KOUROS, Sculpture 1989
Located in Greenwich, CT
KOUROS Granite/steel 103" (height) x 29" (width) x 22" (depth) Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Granite, Steel

Contemporary modern white wall sculpture painting relief Tabula Alba I
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Tabula Alba I is a unique contemporary modern painting relief by renowned Polish-Dutch artist Eliza Kopec. This painting relief is a typical example of her preferred abstract geometr...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Medium contemporary modern white wall sculpture painting relief MWH30SQ
Located in Doetinchem, NL
MWH30SQ is a unique medium size contemporary modern sculpture painting relief by German artist Dieter Kränzlein. The relief is made from pure Norwegian marble. Due to the crystalline...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Marble

Carré vertical I modern grey black architectural painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Carré vertical I is one of the latest medium size contemporary modern sculpture painting reliefs by French-Dutch artist Olivier Julia. The relief is made from dozens of individually ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Butterfly, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In Butterfly, Atelier the gesture has a powerful, yet sensitive, conviction of universality, which places it amongst Richard MacDonald’s most distinctive and original works of art. The Baroque spiral of the body and constant motion rises out of swirling earthy beginnings. The patina adds color and dynamic movement by creating tones, values, and pattern to emphasize the concept, and creatively underscore the message of spiritual release and personal freedom. Dawson Cole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

The Crusader
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Cast in 1984, The Crusader presents a modern interpretation of the medieval warrior, blending classical sculptural techniques with a contemporary sensibility. The bronze bust capture...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vertical Bronze Cibot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculpture - original. bronze 6/8 Born in 1960 in a family of artists collecting the bronzes of the Italian Renaissance, sculpture has always been part of the environment of Elisabeth...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Virgil Abloh, Life Itself - Contemporary Art, Artist Plate
Located in London, GB
Life Itself by Virgil Abloh - Artist Plate Fine Bone China Edition of 250 Printed signature and edition details on verso comes with the original presentation box.
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

Singularity II by Wouter van der Vlugt - Wood sculpture, walnut, movement, shape
Located in Paris, FR
Singularity II is a wood sculpture (walnut) by Wouter van der Vlugt, dimensions are 42 × 65 × 55 cm (16.5 × 25.6 × 21.7 in). It is a unique signed piece and it comes with a certific...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood

"Silence", Embroidered portrait of woman with bird book and sunglasses sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Silence" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that is a free standing sculpture with variable arrangements. This piece is made from sourcing vintage needlepoint embroidery of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Thread, Found Objects, Textile

Au gré des vents by Marine de Soos - Contemporary bronze sculpture, tree houses
Located in Paris, FR
Au gré des vents is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 87 × 70 × 63 cm (34.3 × 27.6 × 24.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Anatomy of a Golfer V, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The Anatomy of a Golfer V, Atelier is the fifth in Richard MacDonald's series of golfers that were inspired by the creation of his heroic sculpture, M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Da Vinci's Horse Galloping by Helle Crawford, Gold horse animal sculpture
Located in DE
Even though Helle Rask Crawford often refers to classic myths in her sculptures, sh is not a classical sculptor in the neoclassical sense. Rather, Helle Crawford could be defined as ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Seated Woman by Eric Valat - Bronze sculpture, female figure, curves, elegant
Located in Paris, FR
Seated Woman is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 26 × 15 × 20 cm (10.2 × 5.9 × 7.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a lim...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Bull by Eric Valat - Bronze animal sculpture, contemporary, figurative, powerful
Located in Paris, FR
Bull is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 30 × 73 × 26 cm (11.8 × 28.7 × 10.2 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered,...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Athabasca White 1/10 - tall, white, geometric, modern, stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A small pillar of stainless steel is patinated in matte white by Philippe Pallafray. This minimalist inspired sculpture is designed with jagged polished ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Ad Dextram Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ad Dextram Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Nex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

''King of the Moon'' Unique Wooden Sculpture of Astronaut with Crown
Located in Utrecht, NL
German artist Philipp Liehr first discovered his extraordinary dexterity as a dental technician. He soon perfected this artistically as a cartoonist and during his training as a scul...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Four Ring Temps Zero Blue Poseidon 4/10 - Steel rings with blue interior
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Rings of stainless steel, polished to a high sheen on the exterior and a rich matte poseidon blue on the interior, intersect at dynamic angles in this elegant sculpture by Philippe P...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Race - Bronze Figures Poised to Start a Race, Grey Patina, Steel Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Jesús Curiá Perez Race iron, bronze and resin 21.75h x 10w x 19.75d in 55.24h x 25.40w x 50.16d cm ed. 1/8 JCP056 Jesús Curiá's sculptures arouse something more than purely aestheti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Black Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Large Contemporary Round Orbit sculpture
Located in DE
A large contemporary black powder coated steel sculpture. Beautiful on the floor or a pedestal. A contemporary statement piece full of elegance and movement. _______________________...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Flute Player by Marine de Soos - Large outdoor bronze sculpture, human figure
Located in Paris, FR
Flute Player is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 170 × 122 × 35 cm (66.9 × 48 × 13.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

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 ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Composition 173 by Sean Thornhill - Contemporary Relief Geometric Wall Sculpture
Located in DE
Sean Thornhill is an artist and designer based in Cambridgeshire, creating from the serenity of his garden studio. Drawing inspiration from the bold geometry of Bauhaus and the raw a...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, House Paint, Acrylic, Cardboard

Cerulean Macchia
Located in Miami, FL
DALE CHIHULY Cerulean Macchia, 2010 Handblown glass 5 x 8 x 9 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Contemporary
Located in Utrecht, NL
Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Portrait Contemporary Barabbas is a bronze figurative, abstract head, portrait. Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

California Color Series #8, Marvin Lipofsky, 1986, Glass Sculpture, Abstract
Located in St. Louis, MO
Marvin Lipofsky 1938 - 2016 Lipofsky approached glass as an organic, sculptural medium; resulting in his signature amorphic forms. Many of his works are colorful “bubbles” of glass....
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1980s Contemporary Sculptures

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Glass, Blown Glass

''Spread the Word Bird'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Bird
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....
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Biomorphic No 17 - smooth, carved, stained, polished wood, abstract sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As if discovered on a walk in the forest, this hand carved wooden sculpture emulates shapes seen in nature. Osterman first scorched the catalpa wood to dr...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood

Dancer no. 5 - Martijn Soontiens, 21st Century Contemporary Sculpture of a Man
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This sculpture is made out of bronze, by Dutch artist Martijn Soontiens. He made a series of sculptures for the latest exposition at Galerie Bonnard. You can check out the rest of th...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Runner "Start" II by Yann Guillon - Figurative bronze sculpture, athlete
Located in Paris, FR
Small Runner "Start" II is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 22 × 13 × 5 cm (8.7 × 5.1 × 2 in). Height of the sculpture with the metal base: 42 c...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

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