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Surrealist Sculptures

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
Figurative Functional Dish, "Amber"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original ceramic functional dish by Southern California artist, Cheryl Tall. Its dimensions are 5.25" x .25" x 1". A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Relic 1999, painted porcelain plate, dia. 31 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Relic 1999, painted porcelain plate, dia. 31 cm Relic, the painted porcelain plate from 1999, is a captivating piece of art that showcases a black and white surreal composition. Wit...
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1990s Surrealist Sculptures

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Porcelain

Surrealist Sculpture, "La Reina"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its dimensions are 8" x 33" x 18". A Certificate of Authenticity will follow the delivery of this piece....
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Sculpture, "Simonetta"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its dimensions are 6" x 12" x 8". A Certificate of Authenticity will follow t...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Sculpture, "Zoom Birthday"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 26 inches in height, with a length of 18inches and a depth of 4.5 in...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

West Water World Sushi Bar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ABOUT THE ARTIST - Aaron Sheppard was born in 1976, York, Nebraska, He lives and works in Joshua Tree, California. "Fragmenting static ideas of sexuality and gender identity, he use...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Metal

"Tururu" figurative animal sculpture, translucid resin, purple
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The artwork of Alejandra España is an invitation to her intimate cosmogony. In it, she displays modules to give meaning to the observer through the configuration of maps or cartograp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

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Resin

Pop Surrealist Sculpture, "Luv Play Slow Jazz"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 35 inches tall, with a length of 20 inches and a depth of 20 inches....
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Sculpture, "Nala"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its dimensions are 6" x 14.5" x 9". A Certificate of Authenticity will follow...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Crocodylus moreleti" - figurative animal sculpture, translucid resin, blue
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The artwork of Alejandra España is an invitation to her intimate cosmogony. In it, she displays modules to give meaning to the observer through the co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

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Resin

Pop Surrealist Sculpture, "Traveling Daughter"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 32 inches in height, with a length of 12 inches and a depth of 18 in...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hand Sculpture with Two Thumbs
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Original Pedro Friedeberg Hand Sculpture with Two Thumbs sculpture.
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Good eye Easter egg sculpture, Pair of 2 eggs. One standing and one lying down
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Good eye ceramic egg sculpture for home, office decor, collector piece. handmade in the picturesque village Arsuf in Israel is an art piece for designers and architects as well as home owners. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimmerman...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Underglaze, Pigment

Surrealist Sculpture, "Emerging from the Dream"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 16 inches in height, with a length of 24.75 inches and a depth of 6 ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pop Surrealist Sculpture, "La Cantina"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 29 inches tall, with a length of 17 inches and a depth of 13 inches....
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Surrealist Teapot, "The Evil Queen"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 15 inches tall, with a length of 12 inches and a depth of 8 inches. ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Geometrical Clouds
Located in Henderson, NV
Limited Edition of 10 sets. Laser cut steel with powder coat. “Geometrical Clouds” is reimagined as a major theme in my life’s work, with the earliest pieces of that name dating back...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Metal

Hit and Run
Located in Loveland, CO
Hit and Run by Gary Alsum Figurative bronze sculpture 33x12x20" ed/49 Fly Fisherman casting (The fly rod unscrews for shipping, artwork will be foam-in-place custom packed) ABOUT THE ARTIST: Taking the knowledge passed on from artists such as Fritz White, Glenna Goodacre...
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1990s Surrealist Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Surrealist Animal And Portraiture Sculpture, "Lenora"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It's 27 inches tall, with a length of 16 inches and a depth of 13 inches....
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Mosaic Surfboard, "Kailini"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original one of a kind surrealist figurative mosaic on a surfboard by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. It is wired and ready to hang on a wall if desired. Its dimensions are 24x70x1. A certificate of authenticity signed by the artist will follow delivery of this piece. This is a very detailed elegant work of art where the artist has used tiles...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mosaic

Winged Brain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Daniel Rothbart, Winged Brain, 1985, bronze, 5.5 x 7.75 x 4.5 in. (14 x 19.7 x 11.5 cm.), edition of 50 with one AP, signed and numbered.
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

When Farm Dogs Dream
Located in Loveland, CO
When Farm Dogs Dream... by Gary Alsum Whimsical Bronze on Walnut Base Sheep Dogs take over an old Chevy truck filled with sheep, a different sort of herding. License Plate says "BAAA...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

The Sommeliers
Located in Loveland, CO
"The Sommeliers" by Jack Hill Bas Relief, hand-painted cast resin mounted on wood 12x10" each, set of 4 Whimsical wall art for the wine lovers in your life...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Chasing Butterflies
Located in Loveland, CO
Chasing Butterflies by Gary Alsum 8x17x11" ed/75 #3 available Bronze car driven by dogs -'58 corvette Details include a custom plate that says "Lv D Vet" Shipping price includes the ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Vivat LVII
Located in Loveland, CO
Viva la LVII (Long Live the '57) by Gary Alsum Bronze 6.5" x 12.5" x 6" ed/75, number 1 in stock Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for fine art. A new body of wor...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Hebru Brantley Gaia (Hebru Brantley Lil Mama as Gaia)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley GAIA (Hebru Brantley Lil Mama as Gaia): Hebru Brantley’s ethereal art toy features his much iconic, Lil Mama character as Gaia, the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

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Vinyl

Adam Kadmon ("Vision")
Located in New York, NY
Grisha Bruskin Adam Kadmon (dedicated to art historian and collector Jacob Baal Teshuva), 1992 Steel (Signed, Dated & Dedicated) 6 × 6 × 3 inches Edition AP Hand-signed by artist, In...
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1990s Surrealist Sculptures

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Steel

Party Animals
Located in Loveland, CO
Party Animals by Gary Alsum Bronze 8x12x8" ed/75 #2 available Dogs take over a classic VW bug in this playful composition. Green and multi-brown patina, l...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Serenity
Located in Loveland, CO
Serenity by Gary Alsum Abstract Bronze Deer, limited edition of 50, number 1 available. 9.5x4.5x3.5", includes wood base ABOUT THE ARTIST: Taking the knowledge passed on from artists such as Fritz White, Glenna Goodacre...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Surrealist Figurative Sculpture, "Siren"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original surrealist figurative sculpture made from wood by San Diego artist, Debbie Korbel. Its dimensions are 72" x 66" x 42". A...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Driftwood

Surreal Sculpture: 'Ship of Fools'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

SHARK PEOPLE
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Astian Rey "SHARK PEOPLE"
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Enamel

LIMBO
Located in New York, NY
LIMBO, 2021, cast forton, acrylic paint, cotton threading, 24 x 20 x 16 inches. The ornate and sensual contours of Nora Chavooshian’s sculptures deri...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Cotton, Yarn, Acrylic

Rhinoceros - Pate de verre sculpture, Signed - Daum 1972
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and Daum Rhinoceros (Chippendale Rhinocerotype) Original two-tone yellow and opalescent brown pate de verre Edited and handcrafted by the Daum crystal glas...
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1960s Surrealist Sculptures

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Glass

"Man with Cup, " Ceramic Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work stems from the art school-trained artist’s interest in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic, Acrylic

L'Oiseau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"L'Oiseau" is a sculpture by Surrealist Joan Miró. The bronze sculpture is signed verso, "Miro" and inscribed 'N.3', and with foundry stamp 'Clementi cire perdue (Paris). André Bret...
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1970s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surreal Figurative Sculpture, "Lovers"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original bronze surrealist figurative sculpture by San Diego artist, Debbie Korbel. Its dimensions are 41" x 42" x 34". A certifi...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Horse Sculpture Titled, "Wild"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original mixed media surrealist figurative sculpture of a horse by San Diego artist, Debbie Korbel. Its dimensions are 48" x 46" ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

James Jean Washizu Resin and Polystone Figure Produced for Staple with COA
Located in Draper, UT
Inspired by Japanese film maestro Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 masterpiece—Throne of Blood, this beautiful pigeon sculpt with a volley of arrows pierced throu...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Resin, PVC

Felicor, Terracotta Wall Sculpture by Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Felicor by Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911–2002) Terracotta Wall Plaque, signature inscribed, numbered in ink Edition of 49/150 Size: 15 x 12.75 x 2.25 in. (38.1 x 32.39 x 5.72 cm) Fram...
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1980s Surrealist Sculptures

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Terracotta

Two Chairs - Unique Surrealist Bronze Sculpture DANISH ARTIST
By Sven Dalsgaard
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A unique bronze sculpture. Born in Vorup near Randers, Sven Dalsgaard was self-taught as a painter. His earliest paintings are Naturalistic but around 1934 he was inspired by Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee to paint more Abstract works. He debuted at the Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling in 1943. Inspired by Marcel Duchamp, he embarked on Surrealism in the 1940s but moved into a simpler, more stylized approach in the 1950s, producing tall thin sculptures...
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1960s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

3-D Wooden Still Life Assemblage, "Pop's Telescope"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original 3-D assemblage sculpture by San Diego artist, Paul Hobson. The artist uses acrylic on wood. Its dimensions are 7.5x5x9. A certificate of authenticity follows delivery of this piece. This is an exquisitely detailed still life surrealist scene of the inside of a telescope room. The artist puts the viewer inside room looking out a window. A telescope sits positioned out the window along with a desk, lamp, and complete bookshelf. Hobson is an artist experienced with paintings, sculpture, murals, graphic design and environmental art...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Handmade Bulldog Sculpture, "Beach Bully"
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind handcrafted surrealist sculpture made by local San Diego artist, Richard Becker. This is made from plastic, stainless steel and wood. The artist has depicted a bulldog ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Untitled (Outsider Art Surrealist Figural Sculpture)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Rocco Monticolo (b. 1931). Untitled, 2022. Found antique object, wood, paint. Signed on reverse of face. Monticolo was born in Italy in 1931 and came to America in 1946. He joined ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Steel

Rare Salvador Dali Surrealist 3D Pop Up Etching Engraving Paper Sculpture 1973
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Surrealism Subject: people, architecture rendering Medium: Etching Surface: Paper Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) I believe the title is L'Immortalite de L'Imperialisme Genetique, 1973, From Dix Recettes d'Immortalité, Published by Audouin-Descharnes, Paris, (Michler & Löpsinger 567-577) 3-Dimensional pop-up etching on stiff wove paper, (etchings with drypoint and heliogravure). Pencil hand signed lower right and pencil numbered 100/210 lower left. On Auvergne paper. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills, CA Open: 13 1/2" x 30 1/2" x 22" it folds flat and closes like a pop up birthday card. It can be displayed in a plexiglass case like a Charles Fazzino or Red Grooms artwork. Salvador Dali Biography 1904-1989 Salvador Dali is considered as the greatest original artist of the surrealist art movement and one of the greatest masters of art of the twentieth century. Dali began to study art at the Royal Academy of Art in Madrid. He was expelled twice and never took the final examinations. His opinion was that he was more qualified than those who should have examined him. Surreal Art In 1928 Dali went to Paris where he met the Spanish painters Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro. He established himself as the principal figure of a group of surrealist artists grouped around Andre Breton, who was something like the theoretical "schoolmaster" of surrealism. Years later Breton turned away from Dali accusing him of support of fascism, excessive self-presentation and financial greediness. By 1929 Dali had found his personal style that should make him famous - the world of the unconscious that is recalled during our dreams. The surrealist theory is based on the theories of the psychologist Dr. Sigmund Freud. Recurring images of burning giraffes and melting watches...
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1970s Surrealist Sculptures

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Paper, Board, Etching

Four Earth Signs: Lunette, Bronze Sculpture by Thom Cooney-Crawford
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Thom Cooney-Crawford, American (1944 - ) Title: Four Earth Signs: Lunette Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature and number inscribed Edition: 4/5 Size: 21.5 in. x 7 in. x 3 in....
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1990s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

"Lady in a Striped Dress, " Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work stems from the art school-trained artist’s interest in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures

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Glaze, Ceramic

Surreal Sculpture: 'Queen Jane'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Surreal Sculpture: 'Saint Michel'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Surreal Sculpture: 'White Rose'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Dali - De Draeger - Portfolio Luxury edition - 1968
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Dali -De Draeger, Portfolio by Max Gérard Luxury edition inside special packaged box bearing a cover with “soft melting pocket watch” and bronze medal of “L'Unicorne Dyonisiaque” minted and numbered by Monnaie de Paris...
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1960s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Surreal Sculpture: 'Sir Oswald'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Surreal Sculpture: 'Tin Man'
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Surrealist Hanging Wall Sculpture, "Tete- a -Tete"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its diameter is 12 inches. A Certificate of Authenticity will follow the delivery of this piece. Th...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Alpha Dogs
Located in Loveland, CO
Alpha Dogs by Gary Alsum Bronze car driven by dogs ​4x7x5" ed/75 #1 available Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for fine art. A new body of work that takes on a ...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Bronze

Surrealist Hanging Wall Sculpture, "I'll Be Your Server"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its diameter is 12 inches. A Certificate of Authenticity will follow the delivery of this piece. Th...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Hanging Wall Sculpture, "Let's Go To Paris"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its diameter is 12 inches. A Certificate of Authenticity will follow the delivery of this piece. Th...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist Hanging Wall Sculpture, "Happy Hour"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original wall sculpture by San Diego artist, Cheryl Tall. Its diameter is 12 inches. A Certificate of Authenticity will follow the delivery of this piece. Th...
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2010s Surrealist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Surrealist sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Surrealist 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 purple, blue, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Salvador Dalí, (after) Salvador Dali, David Barnett, and Gary Alsum. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Ceramic and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Surrealist sculptures, so small editions measuring 2 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 $273 and tops out at $250,000, while the average work sells for $3,000.

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