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Art Subject: Gem
Desert Wind. Llimited edition: 2/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Desert Wind. Llimited edition: 2/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Desert Wind. Llimited edition: 2/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

Many cities and civilizations have been swallowed by the desert. The greatest structures of antiquity were eroded year after year by the desert wind, counting the grains of days and ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Heroes. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Heroes. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Heroes. Llimited edition: 1/4. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

Sergey Oganov was born in 1974 in the family of the famous Belarusian sculptor Lev Oganov. Sergey began his first steps in the world of art while still being a schoolboy, helping hi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Oriental Jade Sculpture of Two Court Ladies with Tree – Mid-20th Century
Oriental Jade Sculpture of Two Court Ladies with Tree – Mid-20th Century

Oriental Jade Sculpture of Two Court Ladies with Tree – Mid-20th Century

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Elegant hand-carved bicolor jade sculpture from the Oriental tradition, depicting two court ladies beneath a flowering tree. The figures are crafted in translucent light green jade, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other Medium

"Butterball"
"Butterball"

"Butterball"

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Douglas Brett sculpture “butterball” signed and numbered . In good condition. Measures 15x11x11 150 made

Category

Early 2000s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Noche Crist Goddess Sculpture
Noche Crist Goddess Sculpture

Noche Crist Goddess Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

Wonderful and one of a kind nude sculpture by Noche Crist (1909-2004). Sculpture is made from polyester resin. Catalogue of a postumous retrospective in 2008 at the American Universi...

Category

1970s Outsider Art Nude Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

Tropical Venus. From Venus Nostalgia series
Tropical Venus. From Venus Nostalgia series

Tropical Venus. From Venus Nostalgia series

By Paloma Castello

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The series "Venus Nostalgia" is a collection of sculptures inspired by the famous Venus de Milo, an emblematic work in the history of art that has had a great impact on Castello's wo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Mountain Goat
Mountain Goat

Mark MorrisonMountain Goat, ca. 1940

$1,000Sale Price|50% Off

Mountain Goat

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Mark Morrison (1895-1964) Mountain Goat, ca. 1940 Carved diorite 3 7/8" wide, 2.5" deep, height is 3" Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Mark Morrison. Born: Kingfisher, OK Educatio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Balloon Dog (Blue) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed Edition of 799
Balloon Dog (Blue) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed Edition of 799

Balloon Dog (Blue) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed Edition of 799

By Jeff Koons

Located in New York, NY

'Balloon Dog' (Blue), 2021 Jeff Koons Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating 5.7 x 18.9 x 6.5 in. / 40 x 48 x 16 cm. Edition of 799, Signed and numbered on the inside of front leg ...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Anais. Emergence series. Ceramic female torso with a porcelain florals
Anais. Emergence series. Ceramic female torso with a porcelain florals

Anais. Emergence series. Ceramic female torso with a porcelain florals

Located in Oslo, NO

Anais is a muse, born from the earth. Her form embodies the transformation of raw matter into refined shapes, expressed through delicate porcelain. From the density and weight of cer...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Female Nude Godiva Riding a Rhinoceros Sculpture, 20th Century
Female Nude Godiva Riding a Rhinoceros Sculpture, 20th Century

Female Nude Godiva Riding a Rhinoceros Sculpture, 20th Century

By John Kearney

Located in Beachwood, OH

John W. Kearney (American, 1924-2014) Godiva on a Rhinoceros Bronze Signed with monogram to base 6.5 x 3 x 8.5 inches Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he studied at the Cranbrook Acadamy of...

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Persephone's Six Seeds - bright, red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture
Persephone's Six Seeds - bright, red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture

Persephone's Six Seeds - bright, red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture

By Catherine Vamvakas Lay

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Clustered and sensuous oblong forms in translucent red glass have a smooth polished surface like the fruit that surrounds pomegranate seeds. A single seed sits next to the cluster. T...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn
"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn

"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 18K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn Medium: 24K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold & Diamonds Edition of 5 NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks. Electroformed 24k gold and diamond olisbos sculpture featuring a traditional Chinese dragon totem symbolizing power, strength and good luck, combined with an 18k white gold and pave diamond set lotus flower, reflecting purity of the mind and heart. The diamond lotus flower features a 3.8 carat flawless diamond solitaire at its peak. Sculpture comes with Limited Edition Artist Certificate of Authenticity and Jewelry Certificate of Materials. Artists Inspiration: “Influence was drawn from visiting Shanghai and encountering a city on the move like no other, expanding at lightning pace but reflecting back to the 1930’s when Shanghai was seen as the Paris of the East or better known as the whore of the Orient. There seemed to be a movement underway to ensure the city not forget its exciting past and efforts to recapture some of this vibrant history were at play. From my observation, modern China is experiencing a sexual revolution, where an oppressive past has given way to a new modern world of fashion, fun and luxurious opulence. I wanted to create a unique art piece that would reflect what I was seeing and feeling, it had to have deep Chinese tradition and power balanced out with this new outrageous opulence. From my perspective the new Shanghai is still the vibrant Paris of the East, or as she was better known, “the whore of the Orient”. Electroformed in pure 24k yellow gold, featuring a traditional Chinese dragon totem, symbolizing power, strength and good luck, combined with a solid 18k white gold pave’ set diamond lotus flower with 3.8 carat flawless white diamond solitaire at its peak. “It had to have deep Chinese tradition and power, balanced out with this new outrageous opulence” - Colin Burn ABOUT COLIN BURN: Australian artist Colin Burn is a bold provocateur in the world of conceptual art, using his work to disrupt societal norms and spark critical dialogue often around uncomfortable truths. His art pushes boundaries, urging viewers to rethink their assumptions on value, power, and meaning, especially in contexts often deemed taboo or overlooked. Known for his masterful fusion of symbolism and opulence, Burn transforms ordinary objects into potent allegories, frequently employing their high monetary value to amplify the emotional and intellectual resonance of his themes. He understands that society frequently ties value to price, and this awareness is central to his approach. With an attention-grabbing allure, Burn’s work invites viewers to look beyond the surface, encouraging them to explore the deeper, often concealed meanings behind what they see—reminding them that true value lies not only in the material cost, but in the idea or theme that it represents. A compelling example of this is his Pearl Royale chess set...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl
Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl

Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl

By Francisco Zúñiga

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Zuniga bronze, edition: 3. #472 catalog raisonne: "Madre Reclinada con Rebozo". Measures: 5 3/4" H x 12" L x 8" W not including the wood plinth. Signed Zuniga and dated 1964. "Letter of Authenticity", issued by the Zuniga foundation (and son Ariel Zuniga...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Contemporary Art by Paul Gallaud - Acrylic Osmose 01
French Contemporary Art by Paul Gallaud - Acrylic Osmose 01

French Contemporary Art by Paul Gallaud - Acrylic Osmose 01

By Paul Gallaud

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic glossy glass + inkjet painting Paul Gallaud is a French visual artist born in 1984 who lives and works in Croix, near Lille, France. After graduating with a BAC STI Applied ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Glass, Inkjet

Panthère Crystal Clear Full Fractal 110 cm
Panthère Crystal Clear Full Fractal 110 cm

Panthère Crystal Clear Full Fractal 110 cm

By Richard Orlinski

Located in PARIS, FR

Richard Orlinski is the best-selling French contemporary artist worldwide since 2015 (according to Artprice). This panther sculpture is an original work of art created in 2025. It i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Tropical Venus II. From Venus Nostalgia series
Tropical Venus II. From Venus Nostalgia series

Tropical Venus II. From Venus Nostalgia series

By Paloma Castello

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The series "Venus Nostalgia" is a collection of sculptures inspired by the famous Venus de Milo, an emblematic work in the history of art that has had a great impact on Castello's wo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Firework

Firework

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Brent Artman Firework, 2025 flame on copper 24 x 24 in (60.96 x 60.96 cm)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Boîte à bijoux N° ESP224
Boîte à bijoux N° ESP224

Boîte à bijoux N° ESP224

Located in PARIS, FR

glazed ceramic made by Mithé Espelt Jewelry box

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Female Torso"
"Female Torso"

"Female Torso", Late 20th century

$1,950Sale Price|53% Off

"Female Torso"

Located in Southampton, NY

Rosa Portugal marble torso of a woman. Unsigned. Late 20th century. In excellent condition. American School. 18.5 inches high by 10 wise by 7 inche...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Tree of Life, Bronze Sculpture by Volodymyr Mykytenko, 2022
Tree of Life, Bronze Sculpture by Volodymyr Mykytenko, 2022

Tree of Life, Bronze Sculpture by Volodymyr Mykytenko, 2022

Located in Zofingen, AG

Volodymyr Mykytenko - Tree of Life (2022) Tree of Life-a tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden, the fruits of which give eternal life, planted by God along with the Tree of the k...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

From the Earth: Emergence II - red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture
From the Earth: Emergence II - red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture

From the Earth: Emergence II - red, pomegranate, glass, still life sculpture

By Catherine Vamvakas Lay

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Clustered and sensuous oblong forms in translucent red glass have a smooth polished surface like the fruit that surrounds pomegranate seeds. A single seed sits next to the cluster. T...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

“Large glass sculpture”
“Large glass sculpture”

“Large glass sculpture”

By Caleb Nichols

Located in Warren, NJ

This is an Caleb Nichols Original glass sculpture Large . Buyer is required to pay any additional cost for shipping due to the size . Measures 33x13x7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Fan. Llimited edition: 3/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze
Fan. Llimited edition: 3/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Fan. Llimited edition: 3/5. Sculpture by Sergey Oganov. Bronze

Located in Riga, LV

The Fan is dedicated to the rich culture of East Asia and its enduring influence on the world to this day. The faces and great names that shaped centuries of history gradually fade l...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Balloon Dog (Blue)
Balloon Dog (Blue)

Balloon Dog (Blue)

By Jeff Koons

Located in Bristol, GB

Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating Edition 329 of 799 40 x 47.9 x 15.4 cm (15.7 x 18.9 x 6.1 in) Incised with a printed signature and numbered on the underside of sculpture Art...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jadeite Jade Bonsai Tree
Jadeite Jade Bonsai Tree

Jadeite Jade Bonsai Tree

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD804 Jadeite Jade Green Tree with Custom Stand. Size 14"H x 11"W x 6.5"D A masterfully executed jadeite jade sculpture depicting a flourishing tree, intricately pierced and carved ...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Skagit Bear

Skagit Bear

By Dan Friday

Located in New York, NY

Dan Friday Skagit Bear, 2019 Blown glass 6 1/2h x 11 1/2w x 2 1/2d in $ 3,500

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Hunt Slonem Landric Aluminum Sculpture Edition 14x11.5x4 in Includes Custom Box
Hunt Slonem Landric Aluminum Sculpture Edition 14x11.5x4 in Includes Custom Box

Hunt Slonem Landric Aluminum Sculpture Edition 14x11.5x4 in Includes Custom Box

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Hunt Slonem Title: Landric Medium: Powder Coated Aluminum Sculpture Size: 14” x 11.5” x 4” Edition: 55 Numbered + Proofs Inscription: Signed “Hunt Slonem” Year: 2022 Document...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving
Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD805 Jadeite Jade Foo Lion Carving with Custom Stand. A finely executed jadeite jade sculpture depicting a traditional Chinese Foo Lion (Guardian Lion) captured in a dynamic and pl...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin
Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin

Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD816 Exquisite Jadeite Jade Carving of Seated Deity with Dragon on Custom Hardwood Stand A superb example of Chinese jadeite artistry, this finely carved sculpture depicts a se...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

One of a Kind (souvenirs)
One of a Kind (souvenirs)

One of a Kind (souvenirs)

By Tim Berg & Rebekah Myers

Located in Bozeman, MT

Timothy Berg and Rebekah Myers are a studio art collaborative based in Claremont, California. Berg and Myers have participated in multiple solo exhibitions including On the bright side... at the Falconer Gallery at Grinnell College (2016); Site Unseen at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona, CA (2014); Honest to Goodness at Santa Barbara City College (2014); An embarrassment of riches at Dean Project Gallery in New York, NY (2013); and As Luck Would Have It at Nääs Konsthantverk Galleri in Göteborg, Sweden (2009). Berg and Myers have also participated in numerous group exhibitions in the US, Mexico, South Korea, Qatar and Kuwait. Their work is included in many private and public collections including The Betty Woodman Collection at the University of Colorado...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Arcadia
Arcadia

Arcadia

By Lorrie Goulet

Located in New York, NY

As a direct carver, Goulet would take her material as-is and begin to work without making any preparatory studies or maquettes. In Arcadia, the artist was able to uncover a loving co...

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Diamond (Red) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed, Edition of 599
Diamond (Red) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed, Edition of 599

Diamond (Red) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed, Edition of 599

By Jeff Koons

Located in New York, NY

'Diamond' (Red), 2020 Jeff Koons Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating 12.8 x 15.5 x 12.5 in. / 33 x 39 x 32 cm. Edition of 599, Signed and numbered The specific information reg...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fly Away

Fly Away

By Gerald Balciar

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Bronze sculpture engraved with the Artist's signature and edition number. 45/75

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lichen 3, Abstract ceramic sculpture, green flower
Lichen 3, Abstract ceramic sculpture, green flower

Lichen 3, Abstract ceramic sculpture, green flower

By Rachelle Krieger

Located in New York, NY

Artist Statement by Rachelle Krieger: These new ceramic sculptural works are a reflection of biodiversity and vitality, capturing natural elements in various stages of life. During ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wire

"Protected Spirits, " a Carved Opal signed by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
"Protected Spirits, " a Carved Opal signed by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

"Protected Spirits, " a Carved Opal signed by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

By Picket Mazhindu Bumhira

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Protected Spirits" is a sculpture carved from Opal stone signed Picket, who is part of the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. It depicts two abstracted figures, presumably spirits, seeming to float upwards. 38 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 7 1/4" Picket Mazhindu Bumhira was born 1968 in the Seke communal lands about 5 km. from Harare, Zimbabwe. Picket had a passion for art from childhood and during his school days he loved drawing and painting. He was very inspired by sculpture of the late John Takawira, one of Zimbabwe's first generation of Shona sculptors, whom he met when Picket went to Chapungu. They then agreed to work together. Later he started to sculpt on his own. Some of his works made the headlines in the newspapers, including "Spirit of Love," which was exhibited in Victoria Falls during Arts Gala. He exhibited in the UK and in Germany. He was among the sculptors who went to China for an exhibition at the Poverty Reduction Summit. Picket likes working on springstone and opal and especially enjoys making abstracts. Shona artists and crafts people have been working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not a long standing tradition of sculpture in what is now Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia), stone carvings dating from the 15th century were seen in Great Zimbabwe, an excavated temple near Bulawayo. Most of the artifacts from this location have been moved to museums in Cape Town, South Africa or London. It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture...

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

"Shoe" -- Sculpture by Jenny Day
"Shoe" -- Sculpture by Jenny Day

"Shoe" -- Sculpture by Jenny Day

By Jenny Day

Located in New Orleans, LA

JENNY DAY earned an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Arizona, a BFA in Painting from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a BA in Environmental Studies from the U...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glass, Glaze

Designer plate for hanging on the wall, handmade ceramic, natural blue pigment
Designer plate for hanging on the wall, handmade ceramic, natural blue pigment

Designer plate for hanging on the wall, handmade ceramic, natural blue pigment

Located in Carballo, ES

In her new works, Ruth Vidal explores the material possibilities of ceramics, working with the pieces before firing them using different materials such as rabbit-skin glue, tradition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze, Pigment

Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP81
Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP81

Boîte à Bijoux N°ESP81

Located in PARIS, FR

Glazed Ceramic jewelry box with birds pattern

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Balloon Dog (Blue)

Balloon Dog (Blue)

By Jeff Koons

Located in New York, NY

Cast porcelain coated with a reflective finish Edition of 2300 Produced by Bernardaud, Limoges Published by the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, with the label verso Stamp sig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Head of Animal - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Head of Animal - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Head of Animal - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Stone sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Hand carved. Very Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

POLLY'S POCKET SLIME - Hanging Sculpture, Purple, Black
POLLY'S POCKET SLIME - Hanging Sculpture, Purple, Black

POLLY'S POCKET SLIME - Hanging Sculpture, Purple, Black

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

This sculptural piece by Kenzie Wells was created for an exhibition titled "Gradience." A large oblong shape takes on biomorphic qualities, as its iridescent "skin" exhibits several ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Resin, Polystyrene, Wood, Glitter, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Claire

Claire

By John Petrey

Located in Rye, NY

For more than two decades, artist John Petrey has created dynamic sculptures from everyday materials and objects—tin, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic forks, yardsticks, and the l...

Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Violet Balloon Rabbit Iconic Sculpture by Jeff Koons, Porcelain, Contemporary
Violet Balloon Rabbit Iconic Sculpture by Jeff Koons, Porcelain, Contemporary

Violet Balloon Rabbit Iconic Sculpture by Jeff Koons, Porcelain, Contemporary

By Jeff Koons

Located in Zug, CH

In Koons’ hands even the most familiar, everyday items transcend commonality to become true icons manifesting the essence of American popular culture. Balloon Rabbit (Violet) - Jeff Koons, 21st Century, Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Decor, Limited Edition Limoges porcelain with chromatic metalized coating Edition of 999 Signed and numbered In mint condition, as acquired from the manufacturer In the original box designed by Jeff Koons, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity Inspired by a twisted rubber balloon rabbit, Balloon Rabbit (Violet), is a highly reflective red porcelain limited edition. Incorporating the vocabulary of his iconic Celebration sculptures, Balloon Rabbit, along with two other animals, Balloon Monkey and Balloon Swan, marked a spectacular new chapter in Jeff Koons’s oeuvre. “One of the things that I’m most proud of is making work that lets viewers not feel intimidated by art, but feel that they can emotionally participate in it through their senses and their intellect and be fully engaged”. — Jeff Koons The idea for a Balloon Rabbit sculpture came to Jeff Koons from his upbringing in south-central Pennsylvania. At special times of the year, people would decorate their front yard with reindeer at Christmas and inflatable rabbits at Easter. As his neighbors wished t give pleasure to other people with these decorations, the artist is proud to make art that is not intimidated for the viewers. JEFF KOONS Jeff Koons (born 1955) playfully tests the boundaries of commerce, celebrity, banality and pleasure, turning banal commercial or everyday objects into art icons by using seductive materials, a shift of scale and a contextual displacement. He rose to prominence in the mid-1980s as part of a generation of artists who explored the meaning of art in a media-saturated era. Koons turns banal commercial or everyday objects into art icons by using seductive materials, a shift of scale, and a contextual displacement. Jeff Koons’s “Balloon Dog” (featuring his enormous iconic chromium stainless steel dogs); his large-scale vinyl “Inflatables”; or the giant “Split-Rocker” all follow this principle. For instance, Jeff Koons in “Puppy” engaged the past and the present, referencing the eighteenth-century formal garden, while adding the most sugary of iconography. “It’s basically the medium that defines people’s perceptions of the world, of life itself, how to interact with others. The media defines reality.” —Jeff Koons Originally licensed as a commodities broker, Koons decided to become an artist in the late 1970s and moved from Wall Street into a factory-like studio in SoHo with hundreds of assistants. Since then, he has produced different iconic series, like the “Pre-New”, a series of domestic objects in strange new configurations, and “The Equilibrium” series, consisting of basketballs floating in distilled water tanks. The “Banality” series, which includes Jeff Koons´s “Michael Jackson and Bubbles” and “Woman in Tub”, among others, is characterized by oddly eroticized, comic, and kitsch images. However, it is indeed Koons’s “Made in Heaven” series that is his most provocative and controversial work, in which he examines the place of sexuality in visual culture. Koons is widely regarded as one of the most important, influential, and controversial contemporary artists. He constantly tests the boundaries between art and commerce...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sky
Sky

Sky

Located in New York, US

Marco Olivier is a renowned South African artist and owner of a bronze foundry in Cape Town. He is widely known for his original art in resin and bronze,...

Category

2010s Sculptures

Materials

Resin

EveryThing (Flag) Sculpture, Contemporary, Mirror & Fiberglass, 2015
EveryThing (Flag) Sculpture, Contemporary, Mirror & Fiberglass, 2015

EveryThing (Flag) Sculpture, Contemporary, Mirror & Fiberglass, 2015

By Doug Aitken

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Doug Aitken EveryThing, 2015 Mirror, Fibreglass & resin 92.5 x 119.5 x 12.5 inches Edition of 4 plus 2 AP's Provenance: NB: Available on sale

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Mirror, Fiberglass

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