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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
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate
Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily Porcelain Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...

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Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Daydreamer-panda-original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art
Daydreamer-panda-original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art

Daydreamer-panda-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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow
Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow

Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.

Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Le Barbu (A.R.217)
Le Barbu (A.R.217)

Le Barbu (A.R.217)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in PARIS, FR

• Picasso began working with ceramics in 1946 at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, marking the beginning of an important and highly productive chapter in his career. What initially ...

Category

1950s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982
"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982

"Draped Figure" Sassafras & Bronze, Figurative Sculpture, 1982

Located in Detroit, MI

"Draped Figure" is a beautiful example of Tazian's ability to meld the smooth texture of wood and the hard texture of bronze into an exquisite object to view, hold or caress. The piece balances perfectly on its stone base and can be easily turned to enjoy from all angles. Like architects Eliel Saarinan and Albert Kahn and sculptor Corrado Parducci, Tazian is an immigrant creative who has found a home in the city, nurtured by its energy and sheltered by its community. He developed an early ambition to become an artist, even though he had very little exposure to the arts. ““The only person [who encouraged me] was my 5th grade English teacher, Olivia Balian,” he says. “She really opened the doors of art for me. She said, ‘Those students who are interested in art can stay behind after school and I will show you how to paint and draw.’ Somehow [that] changed my life– she gave me that spark.” Tazian came to the U.S. to study at St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in art and a Master’s in Art Education, and then earned and MFA in sculpture from Wayne State University in Detroit. Kegham Tazian is an award-winning sculptor and painter. The Armenian-born artist has gained notoriety for the diversity of his work and the variety of media exemplified in his pieces. A blend of modernism, realism and abstraction are commonly depicted in his paintings and sculptures. His artwork has been represented in more than 40 solo exhibitions and more than 75 group exhibitions throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. His work adorns the entrances and halls of major corporations, universities and municipalities, including Siemens Corporation, Huntington Bank, Wayne State University and the city halls of Farmington and Farmington Hills...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Sculpture
Sculpture

Sculpture

Located in PARIS, FR

A polychrome terracotta figure depicting a woman with raised arms resting on her head. The rounded body is decorated with red-orange star motifs, and the base rests on a small rectan...

Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Omaggio To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture
Omaggio To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture

Omaggio To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture

By Walter Furlan

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Omaggio To Picasso Woman in Hat Murano Glass Sculpture Artist signed and titled. Walter Furlan was born (1931-2018) in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. He started to work in a f...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Loredano Rosin rare Buddha in calcedonia glass
Loredano Rosin rare Buddha in calcedonia glass

Loredano Rosin rare Buddha in calcedonia glass

By Loredano Rosin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exquisite rare vintage sculpture of a Buddha by Loredano Rosin executed in Calcadonia Glass. The sculpture is comprised of multi colored green glass and sits on a black glass cush...

Category

1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Visage Et Hibou (A.R.407)
Visage Et Hibou (A.R.407)

Visage Et Hibou (A.R.407)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed, numbered, and stamped on the base: Edition Picasso, 64/200; Madoura Plein Feu; Edition Picasso White earthenware, decorated with engobe, knife engraving under partially brus...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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...

Category

1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
Large Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

Large Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base Nicola Rivelli large bronze sculpture of a male torso mounted on a rectangular gray stone/marble base, artist signed on back lower ri...

Category

1990s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Canvas, Acrylic

Naiad - Sculpture by Mario Rutelli - 1905
Naiad - Sculpture by Mario Rutelli - 1905

Naiad - Sculpture by Mario Rutelli - 1905

Located in Roma, IT

This bronze sculpture is a model of the one of the Naiads of the Fountain of the Naiads in Piazza Esedra, Rome, Italy. Realized by Mario Rutelli in 1905 ca. Very good condition.

Category

Early 1900s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lampe Pigeon
Lampe Pigeon

Lampe Pigeon

Located in PARIS, FR

EDITION Monogramed and numbered: FxL; 400/900 Editor’s mark on the tail: Artcurial CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY A certificate of authenticity issued by Artcurial, dated October 4, 19...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Copper

"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

Mexican Art Abstract Brutalist Gilt Steel Geometric Sculpture Mathias Goeritz
Mexican Art Abstract Brutalist Gilt Steel Geometric Sculpture Mathias Goeritz

Mexican Art Abstract Brutalist Gilt Steel Geometric Sculpture Mathias Goeritz

By Mathias Goeritz

Located in Surfside, FL

Mathias Goeritz (German Mexican, 1915-1990) Geometric Torch-cut Steel or Iron Sculpture with gold leaf gilding. Welded signature, MG. This came from an estate and is signed with his ...

Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Steel

Penguin B Upside down realism wildlife sculpture artwork-contemporary Wall art
Penguin B Upside down realism wildlife sculpture artwork-contemporary Wall art

Penguin B Upside down realism wildlife sculpture artwork-contemporary Wall 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Canvas, Acrylic

Morris Brose "Bronze Bull" Figurative Sculptural Abstract
Morris Brose "Bronze Bull" Figurative Sculptural Abstract

Morris Brose "Bronze Bull" Figurative Sculptural Abstract

Located in Detroit, MI

"Bronze Bull" is an exquisite example of Morris Brose's abstract/figurative sculpture. No soft edges on this piece and no invitation to caress, the power, strength and beauty of the bronze are front and center and create awe. "Bronze Bull" is a free-standing piece signed on the base. Morris Brose, Polish/American was born in Wyszkow, Poland. He became a sculptor and instructor of sculpture at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State University and Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Cranbrook was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski...

Category

Late 20th Century 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 ...

Category

1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nude
Nude

Nude

By Lorrie Goulet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful rendition of a seated female nude in polished and chiseled marble. Signed and dated 1981 on the back. Stone, wood and ceramics sculptor Lorrie Goulet, who also makes draw...

Category

1980s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Eagle, Modern Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture
Eagle, Modern Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture

Eagle, Modern Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unknown Artist - Eagle, Medium: Hand carved wooden sculpture, Size: 13.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 in. (34.29 x 19.05 x 13.97 cm)

Category

1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sora, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

Sora, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

By Beverly Morrison

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Black stoneware; cone 5/6 oxidation firing; Slips and Oxides Keywords: abstract, textured, ceramic, expressive Artist Biography: Beverly Morrison (Los Angeles...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

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...

Category

1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Man on Stool, Bronze Sculpture - Edition 7 of 25
Man on Stool, Bronze Sculpture - Edition 7 of 25

Man on Stool, Bronze Sculpture - Edition 7 of 25

By Ruth Bloch

Located in Naples, Florida

Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 1951 to artist parents. Her father was a musician, while her mother worked in ceramics, Ruth's family were members of a Kibbutz called Alonim, a plac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Italian Rationalist Marble Sculptures of Young Athletes
Monumental Italian Rationalist Marble Sculptures of Young Athletes

Monumental Italian Rationalist Marble Sculptures of Young Athletes

Located in Rome, IT

This monumental pair of sculptures in "Bardiglio" marble represent Greek Athletes figure , on a cylindrical base . Exaltation of the male strength and beauty, inspired by the trend i...

Category

1960s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs

Located in Rome, IT

Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dancer, Signed Cast Paper Relief by Bruno Lucchesi
Dancer, Signed Cast Paper Relief by Bruno Lucchesi

Dancer, Signed Cast Paper Relief by Bruno Lucchesi

By Bruno Lucchesi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dancer by Bruno Lucchesi, Italian (1926) Date: circa 1970s Cast paper reflief, signed and numbered Edition of 85/300 Size: 28 x 25 in. (71.12 x 63.5 cm) Frame Size: 35.5 x 31.5 inches

Category

1970s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Bowl with Lotus Flowers, White stoneware, h 11 cm; d 39 cm
Bowl with Lotus Flowers, White stoneware, h 11 cm; d 39 cm

Bowl with Lotus Flowers, White stoneware, h 11 cm; d 39 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Rock Wall – Vibrant Painted Sculptural Wall Installation of Organic Shapes
Rock Wall – Vibrant Painted Sculptural Wall Installation of Organic Shapes

Rock Wall – Vibrant Painted Sculptural Wall Installation of Organic Shapes

Located in New York, NY

“Rock Wall” is a vibrant wall-mounted installation by contemporary artist Ray Beldner. Each of the 18 sculptural forms—resembling abstract, painted rocks—is individually crafted from...

Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Foam, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Polyurethane

Daydreamer-bunny-original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art
Daydreamer-bunny-original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art

Daydreamer-bunny-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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

La Fontaine

La Fontaine

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in Melun in 1957, Jager is a French sculptor and painter. Passionate about equitation, he is famous for making representations of horses in plaster and bronze in all their forms. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Dijon and is currently living in France. Rather than just being an artist, he describes himself as a dreamer: unpredictable and passionate. For Frédéric JAGER, beauty is a must. His style, classic, figurative, is stunning in this world of contemporary art. Bringing bronze to life, his works always capture the energy and beauty of the horse “Because unlike men, a horse is always beautiful, always strong, always sad.” Several large companies, such as HERMES, NINA RICCI, goldsmith MELLERIO, CHEVIGNON, SOCIETE GENERALE, HORSE WOOD, watches PEQUIGNET, SWEATERIE, have called upon him for sculptures, decorative objects, advertising works, or trophies for the races. He has had numerous solo exhibitions, and has also participated in a myraid of art fairs such as the ‘Salon International de Saumur’, the Animal Sculpture Biennale of Rambouillet, the Derby Horse in Art...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.