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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Bull, Bronze Sculpture by Modern Indian Artist B. Vithal "In Stock"
Bull, Bronze Sculpture by Modern Indian Artist B. Vithal "In Stock"

Bull, Bronze Sculpture by Modern Indian Artist B. Vithal "In Stock"

By B. Vithal

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

B. Vithal – Horse – H 13 x W 14 x D 5 inches Bronze Born : 1935 Vardha Maharashtra Died : 1992 Education : Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai Exhibitions : Selected Posthumous Exhibitions 2013 'The Naked and the Nude: The Body in Indian Modern Art', Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi 2011 'Agape', Hacienda Art...

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Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1)
Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1)

Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1)

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Missouri, MO

Cameo Pink Seaform with Black Lip Wrap (94.678.s1), 1994 Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) 14 x 32 x 18 inches Born in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly became the most famous ornate ...

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1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Nativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s
Nativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s

Nativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s

By Leo Salazar

Located in Detroit, MI

Nativity Scene with Blessed Mary, Kneeling Joseph, Angel, One Shepherd, One King, Manger, Baby Jesus, and Two Animals. The figures range in height from 18.5" to 12"; animals are 3" ...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Relief - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Relief - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Relief - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his child...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Picasso Ceramic, Mains au poisson (A.R. 214)
Picasso Ceramic, Mains au poisson (A.R. 214)

Picasso Ceramic, Mains au poisson (A.R. 214)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Madrid, ES

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Mains au poisson (A.R. 214) stamped and numbered “Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso / I. 117 / 150/250' (on the reverse) terracotta plate w...

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1950s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Arctic, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art, 3D
Arctic, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art, 3D

Arctic, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art, 3D

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Arctic, Size: 29" x 47" x 4'' inch, 74x125x1...

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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Portrait - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Portrait - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Portrait - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his child...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bowl with Interior Still Life (Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower, 42% OFF)
Bowl with Interior Still Life (Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower, 42% OFF)

Bowl with Interior Still Life (Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower, 42% OFF)

By Melanie Sherman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Melanie Sherman Bowl with Interior Still Life (Handmade, Mid-Century, Lounge Chair, Stereo Tower, Speakers, Gold Luser) Earthenware, 24K German Gold Luster, Glaze, Underglaze, China ...

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1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Luster, Paint, Glaze, Earthenware

Sonambient
Sonambient

Sonambient

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Italian-born American artist Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), is a noted sculptor and modern furniture designer. He is arguably one of the most successful creative forces hired by Florence...

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1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ouvrir les Frontières pour Mr. Olingou
Ouvrir les Frontières pour Mr. Olingou

Ouvrir les Frontières pour Mr. Olingou

Located in Atlanta, GA

The universal theme of travel has always inspired Bruno Catalano. Since he started to knead clay, hundreds of “Travellers” went out of his feverish hand...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 543)
Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 543)

Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 543)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Madrid, ES

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) "Chouette" (A.R. 543) stamped, marked and numbered "Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / Edition Picasso / 37/500 / Madoura" (underneath) white earthenware...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white
"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white

"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Tonka I" is the first piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte metallic champagne finish made from automotive enamel. The result is a stunning metallic surface that absorbs light and looks extremely rich and luxe. Four different levels of depth and thicknesses on the piece allow for striking shadows when spotlights are used to light the piece. The pinlines are metallic charcoal gunmetal and red. Finally, the name "Tonka" comes from the inspiration for these pieces. The pieces are meant to abstractly resemble Native American dancers...

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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

In Motion Cast Bronze Sculpture, Vintage 1991, Abstract Figurative
In Motion Cast Bronze Sculpture, Vintage 1991, Abstract Figurative

In Motion Cast Bronze Sculpture, Vintage 1991, Abstract Figurative

Located in Zofingen, AG

The sculpture is called "In Motion." Cast bronze. This work is one of the first in which I explored the theme of movement—the movement of the human body, the female body, how it app...

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1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Bronze Sculpture Cast Head After Rodin "Petite tete au nez retrousse"
Small Bronze Sculpture Cast Head After Rodin "Petite tete au nez retrousse"

Small Bronze Sculpture Cast Head After Rodin "Petite tete au nez retrousse"

By Auguste Rodin

Located in Surfside, FL

(after) Auguste Rodin Posthumous cast "Petite tete au nez retroussé" Featuring a bust of a woman. Limited edition bronze is mounted on a marble base and is signed on the lower right. Great detail. Dimensions: approx. 7-1/4" tall x 5" across x 5" deep with base Foundry mark on the reverse, #13 of 299 produced. François Auguste René Rodin (1840 – 1917) was a French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture. Rodin possessed a unique ability to model a complex, turbulent, and deeply pocketed surface in clay. He is known for such sculptures as The Thinker, Monument to Balzac, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, and The Gates of Hell. He modeled the human body with naturalism, and his sculptures celebrate individual character and physicality. Although Rodin was sensitive to the controversy surrounding his work, he refused to change his style, and his continued output brought increasing favor from the government and the artistic community. Rodin became the preeminent French sculptor of his time. By 1900, he was a world-renowned artist. Wealthy private clients sought Rodin's work after his World's Fair exhibit, and he kept company with a variety of high-profile intellectuals and artists. His student, Camille Claudel, became his associate, lover, and creative rival. Rodin's other students included Antoine Bourdelle, Constantin Brancusi, and Charles Despiau. Rodin entered the studio of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, a successful mass producer of objets d'art. Rodin worked as Carrier-Belleuse' chief assistant until 1870, designing roof decorations and staircase and doorway embellishments. With the arrival of the Franco-Prussian War, Rodin was called to serve in the French National Guard, but his service was brief due to his near-sightedness. Rodin took classes with animal sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. The teacher's attention to detail and his finely rendered musculature of animals in motion significantly influenced Rodin. Rodin won the 1880 commission to create a portal for a planned museum of decorative arts. Rodin dedicated much of the next four decades to his elaborate Gates of Hell, an unfinished portal for a museum that was never built. Many of the portal's figures became sculptures in themselves, including Rodin's most famous, The Thinker and The Kiss. With the museum commission came a free studio, granting Rodin a new level of artistic freedom. By 1900, Rodin's artistic reputation was established. Gaining exposure from a pavilion of his artwork set up near the 1900 World's Fair (Exposition Universelle) in Paris, he received requests to make busts of prominent people internationally, As Rodin's fame grew, he attracted many followers, including the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke, and authors Octave Mirbeau, Joris-Karl Huysmans, and Oscar Wilde. Rodin and Beuret's modest country estate in Meudon, purchased in 1897, was a host to such guests as King Edward, dancer Isadora Duncan, and harpsichordist Wanda Landowska. He left Beuret in Meudon and began an affair with the American-born Duchesse de Choiseul. From 1910, he mentored the Russian sculptor, Moissey Kogan...

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20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pedro Friedeberg, "Hand Foot", unique sculpture
Pedro Friedeberg, "Hand Foot", unique sculpture

Pedro Friedeberg, "Hand Foot", unique sculpture

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Pedro Friedeberg Unique Hand Foot Sculpture Gilt finished wood Signed PEDRO FRIEDEBERG on bottom of the foot 12 inches tall, 6 inches wide (base of hand), 3 inches wide (base of foot...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Ship", from Life in Venice series
"Ship", from Life in Venice series

"Ship", from Life in Venice series

Located in Indianapolis, IN

This piece is unique in a series of only seven made. Wall-hanging sculpture, Torino, Italy, ca. 1965; Copper-washed ironwork and welded spill castings, metallic enameled copper; sign...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

STRIDENT MAN Carved Wood Sculpture Hollywood WPA Modernist Puppet Mid-Century
STRIDENT MAN Carved Wood Sculpture Hollywood WPA Modernist Puppet Mid-Century

STRIDENT MAN Carved Wood Sculpture Hollywood WPA Modernist Puppet Mid-Century

Located in New York, NY

This 18 x 9 x 4 inch carved wood sculpture is unsigned and comes directly from the artist's family. Louis 'Lou' Bunin (28 March 1904 – 17 February 1994) was an American puppeteer, artist, and pioneer of stop-motion animation in the latter half of the twentieth century. While working as a mural artist under Diego Rivera in Mexico City in 1926, Bunin created political puppet shows using marionettes...

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1940s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Martyre (petit modèle)

Martyre (petit modèle)

By Auguste Rodin

Located in London, GB

Auguste Rodin Martyre (petit modèle), ca. 1899 Incised with artist's signature & numbered 'A. Rodin N. 8' on the head Inscribed & dated Georges Rudier Fondeur Paris. © By musée Rodin...

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1890s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Joy, Abstract 3D, Original Metal Wall Sculpture, One of a Kind
Joy, Abstract 3D, Original Metal Wall Sculpture, One of a Kind

Joy, Abstract 3D, Original Metal Wall Sculpture, One of a Kind

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Joy, Size: 30" x 72" x 4'' inch, (76x183...

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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Morning Grirl. solid bronze sculpture, vintage
Morning Grirl. solid bronze sculpture, vintage

Morning Grirl. solid bronze sculpture, vintage

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Morning girl". The author admires the beauty of the female body. Her movement - smooth, graceful and beautiful. The moment of awakening is very sensual. The girl stretches, reveali...

Category

1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Earth, Abstract 3D Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Earth, Abstract 3D Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art

Earth, Abstract 3D Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Earth, Size: 37.5" x 77.5" x 1'' inch, 95x197x3 cm, R...

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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Seated Mother and Child
Seated Mother and Child

Seated Mother and Child

By Chaim Gross

Located in New York, NY

Bronze sculpture on wood base. Signature, edition number 11/47, and date inscribed in bronze on back. Cast by Joel Meisner & Co., Plainview , NY (foundry mark lower verso). Height ...

Category

1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 602)
Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 602)

Picasso Ceramic, Chouette (A.R. 602)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Madrid, ES

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Chouette (A.R. 602) stamped, marked and numbered "Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / 240/350 / Madoura" (underneath) white earthenware ...

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1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hormiga con Hoja

Hormiga con Hoja

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gerardo Fernandez South American Artist set of 10 bronze stick bugs with iron antennas. Some bugs have circles on their feet in order to make an art ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Machina" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
"Machina" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel

"Machina" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel

By Scott Troxel

Located in Marmora, NJ

"Machina" is a wood wall sculpture made by Artist Scott Troxel. Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century ...

Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Acrylic

“Eyes That Are...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing
“Eyes That Are...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing

“Eyes That Are...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing

Located in Miami Beach, FL

“Eyes that are..” Eyes that are at once too sharp and too wild. Seeing everything crystal clear makes the whole world blind. Makes me fill my head with clouds, Pretending these smoke...

Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile)
Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile)

Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat's Head in Profile)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1952, Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat’s Head in Profile) 1952 A.R. 145, is a Madoura oblong dish of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes on partial brushed glaze (mat blue, green, ivory, black). From an edition of 250, this work is stamped with the 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' and 'Madoura Plein Feu' pottery stamps on verso. Pablo Picasso ceramic Tête de chèvre de profil (Goat’s Head in Profile), 1952 A.R. 145 is a playful and exuberant work of art that highlights Picasso’s capability as a well-rounded artist. Using lines, circles, and earthy colors, he showcases a goat’s head in profile. This work takes its viewers on a journey of sensation as we plunge into the crevices of the ridges that give texture to the coating of the plate. The sensation attributes to the liveliness of the goat as we can almost feel and touch it. Moving from the goat’s profile, we see heavy uses of blue dots outlining the head, reaching out towards the perimeter of the plate. These embellishments can be described as eccentric and imaginative—all of which perfectly designate Picasso as a prolific artist. Electric green, rustic blue, and tranquil beige are all a part of the color palette that bring out all the intricate details and accents. This work encapsulates the mastery of him as an experimenter and innovator. Taking us on a whimsical journey through the sensation of touch and color, this outstanding work embodies Picasso’s ingenious artistic talents. Catalogue Raisonné: Pablo Picasso ceramic Goat...

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1950s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Earth, Abstract 3D, Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Earth, Abstract 3D, Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art

Earth, Abstract 3D, Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Art

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Earth, Size: 37.5" x 77.5" x 1'' inch, 95x197x3 cm, R...

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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pullin Puffins - original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art
Pullin Puffins - original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art

Pullin Puffins - original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art

By Henk Jan Sanderman

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Canvas, Acrylic

Mine-original realism wildlife sculpture-oil painting-Artwork-contemporary Art
Mine-original realism wildlife sculpture-oil painting-Artwork-contemporary Art

Mine-original realism wildlife sculpture-oil painting-Artwork-contemporary Art

By Henk Jan Sanderman

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)
HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

HARD CANDY GLITTER CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN I (One Of a Kind Functional Art)

By Mauro Oliveira

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

**STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** ***EVERYTHING MUST GO BY DECEMBER 31ST!*** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _________...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Glue, Glitter, Acrylic

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Modern 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, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, Pablo Picasso, Richard Orlinski, and Stefan Traloc. 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 Modern sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.4 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 $65 and tops out at $580,000, while the average work sells for $3,733.