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Impressionist Sculptures

IMPRESSIONIST STYLE

Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.

The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.

Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.

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Style: Impressionist
Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas
Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas

Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas

By Arbit Blatas

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Arbit Blatas, Lithuanian (1908 - 1999) Title: Andre Derain Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature inscribed on base Arbit Blatas and his works have been part of the art scene f...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Landscape Oil on Linen 1905 Goetheanum Designer Hand Carved Wood Frame
Austrian Landscape Oil on Linen 1905 Goetheanum Designer Hand Carved Wood Frame

Austrian Landscape Oil on Linen 1905 Goetheanum Designer Hand Carved Wood Frame

Located in Soquel, CA

Austrian Landscape Oil on Linen 1905 Goetheanum Designer Hand Carved Wood Frame Historically significant wood work and wonderful landscape celebrating the Austrian landscape and for...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Sculptures

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Linen, Wood, Oil

ORIGINAL PERIOD BRONZE HEAD SCULPTURE PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON
ORIGINAL PERIOD BRONZE HEAD SCULPTURE PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON

ORIGINAL PERIOD BRONZE HEAD SCULPTURE PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: artist unknown, dates to circa 1970's period; there are possibly markings to the underside. Title: Head sculpture of the American President, Richard Nixon (1913-1994). Medium: exceptionally heavy bronze Size: height: 14.5 inches depth : 9 inches ( back of head...

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20th Century Impressionist Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze, Dog by Thomas-François Cartier
Bronze, Dog by Thomas-François Cartier

Bronze, Dog by Thomas-François Cartier

Located in Berlin, DE

Bronze signed 45 x 56 cm Thomas François Cartier, he was a French sculptor, best known for his animal sculptures — especially expressive bronzes of dogs, lions, and other wildlif...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Leaf Boats, 40" high Bronze
Leaf Boats, 40" high Bronze

Leaf Boats, 40" high Bronze

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Loveland, CO

"Leaf Boats" Bronze by Jane DeDecker A girl and boy release boats they've constructed from nature into the water. 39" x 30" x 30" ed/21 The Boat “I must launch out my boat. The languid hours pass by on the shore---Alas for me! The spring has done its flowering and taken leave. And now with the burden of faded futile flowers I wait and linger. The waves have become clamorous, and upon the bank in the shady lane the yellow leaves flutter and fall. What emptiness do you gaze upon! Do you not feel a thrill passing through the air with the notes of the far-away song floating from the other shore?” ---Rabindranath Tagore...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

The Ties That Bind Sculpture, Cast Bronze, 36" high
The Ties That Bind Sculpture, Cast Bronze, 36" high

The Ties That Bind Sculpture, Cast Bronze, 36" high

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Loveland, CO

"The Ties that Bind" by Jane DeDecker Cast bronze depiction of a father taking a time out from playing ball to help tie his child's shoe. 36" x 44" x 31" limited edition of 17, sign...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"The Bather"  Bronze Mexican Bather Nude
"The Bather"  Bronze Mexican Bather Nude

"The Bather" Bronze Mexican Bather Nude

By Alberto Saucedo

Located in San Antonio, TX

Alberto Saucedo (Born 1960) Texas Artist (Sculptor/Painter) 28" tall x 9" wide without plinth. 29" tall x 12" wide with plinth Medium: Sculpture 2014 II / IV "The Bather" Alberto was born in 1960. He was raised in Mexico City. Alberto Saucedo began his career as self-taught artist who demonstrated at a young age a remarkable talent and passion for art that eventually at seventeen years of age led him to formal studies at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and later on enrolled at San Diego City College. There he focused on Commercial Art and Interior Design. It was there, where he evolved his unique personal style. It was also at this time that he discovered the work of Master sculptor Francisco Zuñiga and studied sculpture with him. Sculpture subsequently became a major part of Saucedo’s work, and achieved his first real recognition in his field. Saucedo’s training has included a generous study of art history, where he incorporates his sensuous, spiritual and classical techniques, transforming it into a style that becomes evident in his work. A few Notable Clients: Bodybuilder/Actor/Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Actress Rita Moreno. Businessman (Founder of SeaWorld) George Millay. Mr Gary Lillian Former Vice President Marketing of PepsiCo, Inc. and now President of Javo Beverages in California. Italian Ambassador to Mexico. Exhibits 1985 – Arts and Crafts Fair, México City. 1985 – Solo show Casa Pedro Domeq, México City 1988 – 1989 – Una noche de Arte, México City 1995 – Solo show Galeria Dagen Bela, San Antonio, TX 1996 – Introspecciones (KVDA Channel 60) San Antonio, TX 1996 – Two Artist from Mexico City, Galería Sol y Luna, San Antonio, TX 1996 – Expo-Formalidades, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México City. 1998 Jamboree, San Antonio Art League Museum, San Antonio, TX 1999 – Group Show, Galería 10/10, México City. Publications: 1985 – Prepara muestra Alberto Saucedo, Excelsior, México 1989 – Revista Impacto. Alberto Saucedo escultor de raigambre prehispánica. 1994 – Southwest Art Magazine, April 1996 – Architectural Digest, Rita Moreno, April pg 204 also view letters August issue, 1996. 1996 – Mural’s wedding. San Antonio Express News 1999 – Oblate Virgin winning admirers. San Antonio Express News. 2004 – The Hill Country Edge. Art on the Edge, Alberto Saucedo. October and December magazines. 2007 – Explore Magazine. Alberto Saucedo a master in many mediums. October. 2008 – The Sun News Paper. Wild Flower Wonderlands Butterfly granite sculpture. April. 2002 – “Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art Vol.2, Bilingual Press. Arizona State University. 2005 – Triumph of Our Communities. Four Decades of Mexican American Art. Bilingual Press. Arizona State University. Commissions: 1989 – Life size sculpture of “Sitting woman...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Forward Still, 80" tall bronze

Forward Still, 80" tall bronze

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Loveland, CO

Forward Still by JaneDeDecker Abstract Figurative Sculpture ©2015 80x54x10" limited edition of 21 A contemplative person walks on the top of a large ring ABOUT THE ARTIST: 'Part of...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

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Bronze

Dancer I
Dancer I

Dancer I

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 10

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Riding Moderna
Riding Moderna

Riding Moderna

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Loveland, CO

Riding Moderna by Jane DeDecker Cast Bronze 22x15x20" Ed/17 number 6 in stock A woman stands on the backs of two running horse, holding the reins. A symbol of courage and determinati...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"WINE DANCE" WOMAN FIGURE

"WINE DANCE" WOMAN FIGURE

Located in San Antonio, TX

Scy Caroselli Colorado Artist Image Size: 25 inches tall Medium: Bronze "Wine Dance" Scy has been surrounded by fine art throughout her entire life. She grew up beside the easel and ...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressionist Cityscape Wall Sculpture, "Golden Alley No. 1"
Impressionist Cityscape Wall Sculpture, "Golden Alley No. 1"

Impressionist Cityscape Wall Sculpture, "Golden Alley No. 1"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Duke Windsor. Its dimensions are 13.5"x16.6". It is made from Gold Leaf and Plaster. A certificate of authenticit...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

The forth Angel, Contemporary Angel, Angel Sculptor.
The forth Angel, Contemporary Angel, Angel Sculptor.

The forth Angel, Contemporary Angel, Angel Sculptor.

By Marsha Gertenbach

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

"Sculptor Marsha Gertenbach signed and numbered this bronze sculpture, edition 2/25. Here is the artist's message about this unique piece: IT IS MY STRONG BELIEF THAT GOD HAS GIVEN ...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Earth

Earth

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 17 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and ne...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Belly

Belly

By Sharon Levy

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This piece was made with only one piece of plywood. It was the first one I made of this series. Keywords: nature, material, gestural, silhouette Piece Details: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Stump
Stump

Stump

By Sharon Levy

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: The tree sculptures in this series are limited by the 4’ x 8’ size of the plywood and by the simple notched connection that joins each piece. They are made from p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Check it Out, 48" high Bronze
Check it Out, 48" high Bronze

Check it Out, 48" high Bronze

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Loveland, CO

Check It Out by Jane DeDecker 48x22x15" ed/31 Figurative Bronze with Sandstone base A child steadies a stack of books on their head, ABOUT THE ARTIST: 'Part of Jane's artistic geniu...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Untitled #1
Untitled #1

Untitled #1

By Arnold A. Grossman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Untitled #1" c.1980 is a painted wood bas-relief by noted California artist Arnold A. Grossman, 1923-2016. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. ...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Lacy
Lacy

Lacy

By Sharon Levy

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This piece is very intricate and has a fairytale forest feel, though it was based off of photographs I took of real trees. Keyword...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

The Odyssey Ahead

The Odyssey Ahead

By Brad Rude

Located in Bozeman, MT

Cast Bronze Sculpture. Brad Rude, in the western tradition, is a storyteller. But he spins a different kind of tale, one that requires imagination and curiosity. In his bronze, wood, and found-object sculptures of wildlife, created with a flair for mechanical whimsy, and in his deceptively simple paintings...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kindred

Kindred

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in Paris...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Venus

Venus

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 21 Jane DeDecker, American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in Paris...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Can Can

Can Can

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 50 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture...

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1990s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bringing in the Day (Man)

Bringing in the Day (Man)

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 21 Jane DeDecker, American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture...

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1990s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"LA DOLCE VITA" WOMAN WITH WINE

"LA DOLCE VITA" WOMAN WITH WINE

Located in San Antonio, TX

Scy Colorado / Texas Artist Image Size: 13 inches tall "La Dolce Vita" Scy has been surrounded by fine art throughout her entire life. She grew up beside the easel and sculpting stand...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lying Down
Lying Down

Lying Down

By Sharon Levy

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: It was surprisingly challenging to represent a dead tree lying down, that is actually being held up by all of the small branches, especially due to its leaning qua...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Plywood

Tango
Tango

Tango

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 17 American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in Paris...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mom and Molly

Mom and Molly

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 31 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and n...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Across the Divide

Across the Divide

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in...

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Night Cat
Night Cat

Night Cat

By Rachel Denny

Located in Bozeman, MT

Wall mounted sculpture made of polyurethane foam, epoxy clay, glass beads, thread, adhesive, wood and aluminium.

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Impressionist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Impressionist 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. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jane DeDecker, Scy, Frederick Hart, and Sharon Levy. 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 Impressionist sculptures, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $1,200,000, while the average work sells for $4,500.