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

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster, Wood, Paint

"Day in the Life: Green #49", Reconstructed egg sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "This piece titled "Day in the Life: Chimaera #12" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshell, mica, and acrylic. This piece measures 4”h x 2.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Glue, Found Objects, Acrylic, Mica, Organic Material

Small Horse I by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, elegant, curve, wild
Located in Paris, FR
Small Horse I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 47 × 40 × 13 cm (18.5 × 15.7 × 5.1 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Stainless Steel Sculpture-Unique work - Tree is not Wood #2
Located in Beijing, CN
Stainless Steel Sculpture by Chen Zhiguang Title: Tree is not Wood #2 Material: Stainless Steel Dimension: 92 x 104 x 48 cm Date: 2021 About the artwork: Bonsai (Potted landscape)...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Tony Cragg, Palette (from For Joseph Beuys) - Wall Sculpture, Signed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Tony Cragg (British, b. 1949) Palette (from For Joseph Beuys), 1986 Medium: Wooden palette covered with coloured plastic granules Dimensions: 75 × 58 × 1.5 cm (29 1/2 × 22 4/5 × 3/5 ...
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20th Century Contemporary Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood

American Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture Linda Stein, Knight in Formation 532
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture from Linda Stein’s Knights of Protection series functions both as a defender in battle and a symbol of pacifism. Knight in Formation 532 was exhibited in 2006 at Lo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood, Paint

"Chimaera: Brown #2", Found Object Sculpture, Egg Motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Chimaera: Brown #2" is an original piece by Kate VanVliet and is made from eggshells, mica, and PVA. This piece measures 3.75”h x 2”w x 2”d and ships with the pict...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Mica, Acrylic, Organic Material, Found Objects, Glue

Liquid Sunshine Gear Column 24 X 10 X 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Liquid Sunshine Gear Column is made of hand dyed cast polymer and the base is painted steel. It is 24 X 10 X 10 Niho Kozuru (髙鶴丹穂) is a Japanese-born mixed me...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Linda Stein, Knight of Calm 621 - Contemporary Ceramic Metallic Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Knight of Calm 621 is from Linda Stein’s Knights of Protection series, which she started after being forced to evacuate her New York downtown studio for a year post-9/11. Stein's Kn...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

''Rest Hare'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of a Hare
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

Figure sitting on a head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Glazed ceramic
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lobster in Armour by Chésade - Bronze sculpture, sea life, animal art, realistic
Located in Paris, FR
Lobster in Armour is a unique bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Chésade, dimensions are 33 × 89 × 42 cm (13 × 35 × 16.5 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a metal sta...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Money Lending Business
Located in Manchester, GB
Jasper Leadbeater, Money Lending Business, 2025 Upcycled shotgun shells and spraypaint 58 x 70 cm (22.8 x 27.56 in) Edition of 6 Jasper is completely self taught. Having started...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Girl / Boy (diptych)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Girl / Boy (diptych)" is an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of lost objects, acrylic, aerosol, abandoned papers, laser engraving, string, nails, wood box frame measuring appr...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Thread, Wood, Paper, Found Objects, Acrylic, Engraving

Water Lilies In The Pond With Pots of Flowers (ashtray) By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Water Lilies In The Pond With Pots of Flowers (ashtray) By David Hockney David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Icare
Located in Miami, FL
Icare is a tall abstract sculpture with a black patina, made by Patrice Breteau, a French contemporary artist. Very slender shape, this bronze ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

You too my son by Marine de Soos - Bronze nude sculpture, mother, child, family
Located in Paris, FR
You too my son is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Marine de Soos, dimensions are 32 × 21 × 19 cm (12.6 × 8.3 × 7.5 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Hoodie II Young Girl Modern Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Limited Edition
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hoodie II Young Girl Modern Contemporary Bronze Sculpture In Stock Limited Edition The statues of Erwin Meijer are subtle with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Window II - interactive swing, abstract, wood, steel, acrylic, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This large fun, colourful interactive sculpture is a fully functioning swing designed by the Japanese born artist Natsuki Takauji. Now living in New Yo...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Bubbles - Haude Bernabé, 21st Century, Contemporary Murano blown glass sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Murano blown glass sculpture Unique work Signed on the base by the artist Born in Brest and with a scientific background, Haude Bernabé has devoted herself to art since the early 19...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Daniel Arsham - Eroded Brillo Box - Contemporary Art
Located in Asheville, NC
Daniel Arsham Eroded Brillo Box Quartz Crystal and Other Calcified Geological Materials Holographic Label of Authenticity Edition of 500 ERODED BRIL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Laminate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kim Seungwoo is a contemporary Korean sculptor, based in Seoul, South Korea, famous for his sculptures made of coins.
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Steel

Red Gold - tall, colorful, gold plated, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Gold plated stainless steel outdoor sculpture. Abstract shapes in glossy red, orange, violet and blue with highlights of gold form a playful column in this outdoor sculpture by Vikto...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Colère de Violon
Located in Malmo, SE
Unique. Signed and dated -66 on the right side. Provenance: Galerie Bonnier, Genève Size with socle: 74x38x17 cm Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate art...
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1960s Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Plexiglass, Polyester

Hieronymus Bronze Sculpture Fish Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hieronymus Bronze Sculpture Fish Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock Pieter Vanden Daele was born in Belgium in 1971. He grew up between lakes and the river Scheldt. The river De Sch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

"Make Yourself Useful" Humor and Mythology-Fueled Human Portrait with Green Hues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Make Yourself Useful" is an original piece byJedediah Morfit made from fiberglass reinforced plaster, paint.This piece measures 22"h x 23"w x 6.25"d and comes with a gallery-issued ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint

Joel Urruty - Free form #2, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: oak As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figur...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Joel Urruty - Free form #4, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: whitewashed oak As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual languag...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Territorial Bird - Outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Territorial Bird is constructed from stylized and highly reflective ribbons of stainless steel that change colour and luminosity with the surrounding environment. Abstracted, but recognizably bird like, the weightless effect of Biczysko's sculpture achieves the appearance of motion. Ania Biczysko obtained a Master’s Degree in Sculpture from the Fine Art Academy in Gdansk, Poland (1986). Biczysko’s versatility is reflected through a variety of creative expressions and mediums. Over the years, she has received many public exhibitions and commissions, both within Canada...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Joel Urruty - Free form #5, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: oak As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figur...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Shinsetsu Steel Abstract Sculpture Black Paint Geometric Symbolic In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Shinsetsu Steel Abstract Sculpture Black Paint Geometric Symbolic In Stock Eric Morren (22-4-1970, De Bilt) GEOMETRIC SCULPTURES To explain what art is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Steel

Cupboard with Teapot 924 - Cabinet of Curiosities, Wunderkammer Art Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This work from Linda Stein's Displacement From Home series draws from the tradition of wunderkammer/cabinets of curiosities to highlight the globa...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Faith by BATIK Oversize Neon Artwork
Located in London, GB
Faith by BATIK Oversize Neon Artwork 40x40 inches Neon LED light letters affixed to clear acrylic back Easy install to wall (fixes provided) comes with remote control various l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Neon Light

Waves - tall, metal, abstracted human face, coated steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Outdoor kinetic sculpture. A silent face emerges from a tangle of glittering, powder coated steel rods in this outdoor sculpture by Dale Dunning. The face is suspended at the centre ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Golden 3" painted steel sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Steel, gold leaf, enamel paint, varnish. Richard Taylor says of his "Golden" sculpture series: "Gold is light, knowledge, power, sanctity, treasure, the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Zumanity - Modern Dance V, Icarus Moon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Drawn from the performances of Stephan Choinier and his partner, Kristi Phillips, “Zumanity - Modern Dance V, Icarus Moon” takes the awe-inspiring moves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

JULIE JALER Maison d'Art - I love you Candy
Located in PARIS, FR
About Julie Jaler: Unlike cheap, mass-produced decorative objects, the works of art offered by Julie Jaler have a value on the art market. They therefore r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Large Israeli Colorful Metal Wall Sculpture Painting Circus Scene Calman Shemi
Located in Surfside, FL
Calman Shemi (1939-) Laser cut metal wall sculpture 3D Titled "Circus" Signed on the front lower left edge, and signed, numbered, and titled verso. Marked, Jerusalem Limited edition, 2/99 (I don't know how many were actually made) Approx. 34.5" x 35.5" Depicts weightlifter, acrobats, figure on unicycle, clown with umbrella, and acrobat under the circus big top...
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1990s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Kairos by Romain Langlois - Rock-like bronze sculpture, golden, abstract
Located in Paris, FR
Kairos is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Romain Langlois, dimensions are 28 × 53 × 28 cm (11 × 20.9 × 11 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limite...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

America Martin, Standing Figure-Figurative Sculpture-Green/Blue, Carrara Marble
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
An abstracted figurative sculpture by America Martin completed in steel. Powder coated in a green/blue finish. AMERICA MARTIN "Standing Figure" Powder Coated Steel in Green Blue on...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Thebian Trojan Kouros Bronze Sculpture Torso Male Nude Figure Classic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Trojan Kouros Bronze Sculpture Torso Male Nude Figure Classic For years Joris August Verdonkschot decicated himself to filming. He studied Law ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled pendant (Percocet)
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I have been taking impressions of pills and creating a pill archive where pills are cast in silver and/or gold since 1995. At that time I was given pills as an answer to something th...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Silver

Graffiti Gummy bear 2, street art, pop art, colorful, contemporary, sculpture
Located in New York, NY
hand made resin gummy bear Approx 7.5 inch height x 3.5 inch wide x 2.5 inch depth Resin, painted by hand Signed - Each unique piece designed by LA artist Sahara Novotna
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Celestine - expressive, textured, female, figurative, paper mache sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This lithe, elegant female figure was sculpted by Quebec artist Paul Duval. One of a series of paper mache, wire and metal table top pieces, each one imbued with a distinct personality. Duval uses simple gestures, posture, and colour to convey each character’s individuality. Celestine is clothed in a royal blue gown...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wire

When to say When
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Upcycled Shirts, Resin, Nylon Fibres, Acrylic and Sodium Crystals Size US: 29 x 15 x 8 in Size EU: 74 x 38 x 21 cm Contemporary painter and sculptor Noah Kashiani...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Zittend Model I Sitting Model Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Mickey Mouse Ears
Located in Utrecht, NL
Zittend Model I Sitting Model Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Mickey Mouse Ears The statues of Erwin Meijer are subtle with a recognizable, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fruit of Poet (Abstract Olive Green Leaf Shaped Minimalist Wall Sculpture)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Fruit of Poet" by Dai Ban, 2021 42" X 22" X 12" Foam Board, Venetian Plaster, Beeswax, Pigment Dai Ban designed this dynamic abstracted wall sculpture in his studio in the Berkshi...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Plaster, Foam Board, Pigment

Surge - Abstract glass sculpture installation
Located in East Quogue, NY
Aqua and white glass sculpture installation - blown and hot sculpted glass (set of 5) Martinez' glass sculptures are hot sculpted glass which is hand molded entirely by the artist. The piece is signed and numbered on the base by the artist. Each set is unique. Installation dimensions (approx): 30 L x 17 W x 10.5 H inches glass sculpture, glass art, sculpture art, glass installation...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Glass

A Rat With A Tit - Unique Handmade Glazed Ceramics Sculpture, Animals Portrait
Located in Salzburg, AT
The sculpture is signed below. Monika Zadurska-Bielak, Graduated from the studio of Prof. Franciszek Duszeńko at the Faculty of Sculpture of the Acade...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic

Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude Green In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Mona Lisa - Haude Bernabé, 21st Century, Contemporary Murano glass sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Murano blown glass sculpture Unique work Signed on the base by the artist Born in Brest and with a scientific background, Haude Bernabé has devoted herself to art since the early 19...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Majestic Nishikigoi in Metal Splendor : Aqueous Grandeur Silver
Located in PARIS, FR
2015, 8 Editions stainless steel polished and carved , painted & varnished. 31 1/2 × 29 1/2 × 39 2/5 in - 80 × 75 × 100 cm The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition n...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Joel Urruty - Frenzy #7, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The fi...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Walnut

Marjo- 21st Century Bronze Sculpture of a sitting Young Girl
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Marjo 56 x 26 x 32 cm Bronze The theme van der Kraan likes most is to show the growing of young girls. Living in their own world. Like this girl watching...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Twin Bird V
Located in Miami, FL
Twin Bird V is a resin sculpture made by Patrice Breteau, a French contemporary artist. This piece is available in eight different colors, all resistant to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin

Joel Urruty - Scribble #3, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Walnut As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The fi...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Walnut

Kiode by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze sculpture of a frog, black, geometric
Located in Paris, FR
Kiode is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 17 × 27 × 27 cm (6.7 × 10.6 × 10.6 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

Joel Urruty - Wesson, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Bleached and Lacquered Basswood As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as th...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

"MS Paint", Internet Icon, Textiles, Crochet Acrylic on Plexiglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "MS Paint" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by Nicole Nikolich (Lace in the Moon) and is made from crochet acrylic on plexiglass. This piece measures 22"h x 22"w f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Yarn, Plexiglass, Acrylic

Specimen 24 - Framed Sea Nature Hand-dyed Purple Blue Fiber Sculpture, 2020
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary wall mounted fiber sculpture, Specimen 24 reads as an artistic rendition of a beautiful sea specimen. Rich, jewel-toned purple hand-dyed cotton thread is wrapped ar...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Contemporary sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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 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, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including KOBE, Richard MacDonald, KAWS, and HIRO ANDO. 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.25 inches across are also available.

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