Realist Sculptures
REALIST STYLE
Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world.Â
Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as HonorĂ© Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history.Â
By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.
Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.
Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.
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Style: Realist
Sleepy Head
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original sculpture signed/etched by the Artist on the base. 19/20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Solid Bronze Nude Ballet Dancer 'Preparation' by Benson Landes
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Preparation' is a 20th Century Solid Bronze ballet Dancer by Benson Landes.
For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Between Heaven and Earth
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze signed/etched into base by Artist. 5/50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Teton Tom
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Signed/etched by Artist into the base of bronze with edition number.
16/50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Golf Bug
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Andrea Wilkinson.
Edition #6/30.
Signed on bronze sculpture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ducks in a Row
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Signed/etched by Artist on bronze base of sculpture with edition number.
2/35
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Six Miles South
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Inscribed/signed by Artist on base of sculpture with edition number.
7/50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Swallow Song
By James Moore
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze signed/etched into base by Artist. 2/20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abundance
By James Moore
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze signed/etched into base by Artist. 7/20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Luna Song
By James Moore
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze signed/etched into base by Artist. 2/30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
In the Canyon
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by George Walbye.
Edition #14/60.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Woman w/ Outstretched Arm", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Sculpture, 20x7x4
Located in Dallas, TX
"Woman with Outstretched Arm" by Frederick Hart is a figurative female figure bronze sculpture with the edition number 69/175.
The story of “Woman with Outstretched Arm” began ove...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Scholars
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edition #1/1 - Original bronze sculpture and acrylic painting by Dan Chen.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rooster II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edition #21/24 - Original bronze sculpture by Dan Chen.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Moon Song II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edition #2/9 - Original bronze sculpture by Dan Chen.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Model Girl
Located in Zofingen, AG
Classic female torso inspired by examples of high Greek sculpture. Sculptor explores the lines and shapes of the female body, embodied the diversity, slightly changed the poses.
Thi...
Category
1980s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Buckaroo Ball II
By Lisa Gordon
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Lisa Gordon.
Edition #9/30.
Signed on base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Romantic Ribbits
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by E.C. Wynne.
Edition #36/50.
Signed on bronze.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pale Blues
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Melissa Cooper.
Edition #7/35.
Signed on base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Friendly Chat
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Melissa Cooper.
Edition #14/35.
Signed on base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sanctuary
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edition #11/20 - Original bronze sculpture by Gerald Balciar.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Smokey Joe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Andrea Wilkinson.
Edition #7/20.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ladybug
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Andrea Wilkinson.
Edition #4/50.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Rough Skinned Newt" (2023) By Tony Hochstetler, Original Bronze Sculpture
Located in Denver, CO
Tony Hochstetler's "Rough Skinned Newt" (2022) is an original handmade bronze sculpture that depicts a newt curiously looking upwards.
Tony Hochstetler is a sculptor of unusual anim...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Hula Hoop Too
By Lisa Gordon
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by Lisa Gordon.
Edition #4/20.
Signed on base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Still-Life Realist Bronze Sculpture, "How Sweet It Is"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 30x24x24 Still Life Realist Bronze Sculpture executed by artist Maidy Morhous. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purchase or delivery.
An acc...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Trumpeter Pond
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Edition #9/30 - Original bronze sculpture by Gerald Balciar.
Signed on bronze sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fox Solstice
By James Moore
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Artist's signature inscribed on the bronze base of the piece with an edition number.
19/20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Quail Lamp (with 7 chicks)
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bronze sculpture with an inscribed signature and edition number by the Artist on the bronze base of the piece.
24/30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"The Source", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture & Fountain, Half Life Size, 1995
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Source" by Frederick Hart is a figurative bronze with a glass orb and a working water fountain with edition 94/175. This edition has been Sold out from the creation date of 1995...
Category
1990s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Dreams of Ecstasy", Martin Eichinger, Figurative, Bronze, Romance, 70x12x17 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
Immerse yourself in a world where emotions run high and desires are laid bare with our stunning Dreams of Ecstasy sculpture. Crafted with exquisite detail, this towering masterpiece ...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Donut - Unique 3 foot Large Frosted Donut with Sprinkles sculpture/sign
Located in New York, NY
Donut with Sprinkles – Large 3-Foot Pop Art Sculpture 🍩✨
📏 Size: 3 Feet (36 Inches) – Oversized Statement Piece
🎨 Style: Pop Art, Americana, Vintage Advertising, Retro Decor
🏗 Material: Durable, Hand-Painted
This large, eye-catching donut sculpture...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Contemplation", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Resin, Figurative Sculpture,
Located in Dallas, TX
"Contemplation" by Frederick Hart is a figurative acrylic sculpture numbered 88/300. Hart’s emotional and intellectual response to the theme
of Creation resulted in a vision for him–...
Category
1980s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic Polymer
Big Fish Story
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sculpture of two boys displaying a sizeable catch.
Edition of 50
Category
1990s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Seahorse -original figurative bronze marine sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Hippocampus" by Andrzej Szymczyk is a captivating bronze scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Metamorphosis", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 37x29x7
Located in Dallas, TX
"Metamorphosis" by Frederick Hart is figurative bronze bust of a woman numbered 17/29.
“Metamorphosis” was a journey of transformation for Hart. The work haunted and yet thrilled hi...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Octopus-original bronze marine sculpture- contemporary art - figurative artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
"Octopus" by Andrzej Szymczyk is a captivating bronze
Limited...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Siamese Fighter Fish-original bronze wildlife sculpture-artwork-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Andrzej Szymczyk
sculptures for sale, original sculptures for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ballerina on a cube
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Classical ballet was my main source of inspiration. Grace and beauty of ballerinas combining with extremely hard work they do. This combination is shocking and inspiring in the same...
Category
1990s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Earth, midsize
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sculpture of a woman representing the element of earth.
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Pioneer Woman & Children, ' Bronze and Marble Sculpture by Harold Castor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Master sculptor Harold Castor created this realistic depiction of the Pioneer Woman seeking new land and opportunity in the American West with her two ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Portrait of a Man
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Francisco Vazquez Diaz, known as Compostela (1898-1988). Portrait of a Man, 1949. Carved mahogany, measuring 18.75 inches h, 8.5 inches w, 11 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Frolic, Mini
Located in Wimberley, TX
Cammie Lundeen’s “Frolic, Mini” is a joyful bronze sculpture capturing the exuberance of a young foal mid-leap. Standing just 8 inches tall, this finely crafted piece bursts with ene...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Double Rainbow - Wood Base
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Inscribed signature by the Artist on the bronze base of the piece with an edition number.
10/32
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Reflection"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The sculpture "Reflection" is a modern abstract work made of shiny golden metal. Its shape resembles parts of the human body or armor, but the interpretation remains open to the view...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Eagle with a Snake"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This sculptural work depicts a dramatic scene of a struggle between a mighty eagle and a snake. The eagle, a symbol of strength, courage and victory, has spread its wings wide, demon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Battle of the Market
Located in Wimberley, TX
Cammie Lundeen’s Battle of the Market is a commanding bronze sculpture that captures the iconic clash between bull and bear—universal symbols of financial markets. Set on a sweeping ...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Whirlwind", Martin Eichinger, Figurative, Bronze, Romantic, 54x84x72 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
The dynamic nature of this ecstatic pirouette must be experienced from all sides. Whirlwind examines the forces of attraction and separation in a relationship. The couple’s solid bon...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Old Man and the Cat
Located in Wimberley, TX
George Lundeen's Old Man and the Cat is a captivating bronze sculpture that pays homage to literary giant Ernest Hemingway. This limited-edition piece, numbered 22 out of 100, measur...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bison Break Time
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original sculpture signed/etched by the Artist on the base. 15/20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Valentine
Located in Wimberley, TX
George Lundeen’s The Valentine is a tender bronze sculpture that beautifully captures the quiet intimacy between an older couple. Seated closely on a shared bench, the figures lean g...
Category
2010s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Ex Nihilio Fragment 5", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 42x29x16
Located in Dallas, TX
"Ex Nihilo Fragment 5" by Frederick Hart is a limited edition figurative bronze numbered 50/65.
I saw Ex Nihilo (Out of Nothingness) as a single expression of creation, as the metamorphosis of divine spirit and energy. The figures emerge from the nothingness of chaos, caught in the moment of eternal transformation — the majesty and mystery of divine force in a state of becoming.
-Frederick Hart
Ex Nihilo, Fragment No. 5. Detail from the full-scale plaster for the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of The Creation Sculptures at Washington National Cathedral...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Ex Nihilo", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 20x19x6 in., 53/350, white
Located in Dallas, TX
"Ex Nihilo Working Model" by Frederick Hart is an acrylic figurative sculpture part of the "Ex Nihilo" serires numbered 53/350.
“I saw Ex Nihilo (Out of Not...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Acrylic Polymer
Promise of the Prairie, 36"high Bronze Sculpture
Located in Loveland, CO
George Wayne Lundeen (American, born 1948) NSS
“Promise of the Prairie”
Museum Quality Cast Bronze, Limited edition of 21, signed and marked, G.W. Lundeen ©1983 20/21 on the top/back...
Category
1990s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Making Friends
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sculpture of a young girl holding a bowl for a cat.
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Reclining Figure", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Sculpture, 7x14x7 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Reclining Figure" by Frederick Hart is a figurative female and male figure bronze sculpture with the edition number 54/65.
Frederick Hart was an American sculptor. His is best known for his Three Soldiers statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Ex Nihilo (1983) depicting Creation scenes above the doors of the Washington National Cathedral...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Field worker with rake / - The Humility of the Farm Worker -
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul Ludwig Kowalczewski (1865 Mieltschin - 1910 Berlin), Field worker with rake, around 1900. Brown and brown-greenish patinated bronze with cast naturalistic plinth mounted on a wh...
Category
Early 1900s Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
October Song
By James Moore
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Inscribed by the Artist with a signature and edition number on bronze base.
5/30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Realist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Realist 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, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Frederick Hart, Gary Alsum, SOPHIE MARTIN, and Peter Brooke. 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 Realist sculptures, so small editions measuring 1 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 $550 and tops out at $935,000, while the average work sells for $7,200.