$590
H 1.19 in W 7.29 in D 6.11 in
Little Eden Italy 1980 Annamaria Gelmi Oxidized Rust Metal Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
and the Editor who made the artworks. The iron oxidized rust sculpture "Piccolo Eden" Little Paradise
Metal
$1,193
H 31.11 in W 3.15 in D 19.3 in
Rust Angel Italy 1980 Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture Bruno Chersicla
By Bruno Chersicla
Located in Brescia, IT
artist and the Editor who made the artworks. The row metal sculpture "Cherubino" that plays a flute gives
Metal
$5,800
H 24 in W 26 in D 8 in
"Outer Orbit" Abstract Wall Sculpture Painted Aluminum, Rust/Black/Silver/Orange
Located in Wellesley, MA
Wendy Letven's brilliantly colored abstract wall sculptures and freestanding pieces of painted
Metal, Enamel, Wire
$3,000
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
16 Inch Cube Rust 2/10 - Intersecting geometry, aluminum modern sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Intersecting geometry in a rust-brown patina and polished aluminum form a dynamic whole in this
Metal
$6,147
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Abstract Men Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Resin
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to reflect and act
Metal, Steel
$6,144
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Abstract Men Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Resin
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Gil’s sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to
Metal, Steel
$15,066
H 91.74 in W 37.41 in D 33.08 in
Abstract Men Outdoor Large Sculpture, Brown Rusted Metal & Silver Aluminum
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to reflect and act
Metal, Steel
$15,058
H 80.32 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Aluminum Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Gil’s sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to
Metal, Steel
$12,649
H 89.38 in W 34.26 in D 18.12 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Aluminum Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Gil’s sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to
Metal, Steel
$12,649
H 75.6 in W 37.41 in D 12.21 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Aluminum Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Gil’s sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to
Metal, Steel
$12,957
H 82.68 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Aluminum Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to reflect and act
Metal, Steel
$27,120
H 165.36 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture Brown Rusted Metal Silver Resin Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Moisés Gil’s sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 8.67 in
Rogna-Plage, contemporary abstract carved gold wood and rusted pot sculpture
Located in Adelaide, AU
intertwined through discarded once-functional rusted objects, as well as distorted carved grids, to represent
Metal, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 4.34 in
Adjustment, contemporary abstract carved solid wood rusted steel grid sculpture
Located in Adelaide, AU
intertwined through discarded once-functional rusted objects, as well as distorted carved grids, to represent
Metal
Unavailable
H 4 in W 13 in D 10 in
"rusted typewriter" hand oxidized royal classic typewriter
Located in Charlotte, NC
Rust-Oleum, Phillips explores beyond the surface of his creations. Rust has a specifically interesting
Metal
Sold
H 63.39 in W 29.53 in D 53.55 in
Abstract Men Large Sculpture, Brown Rusted Metal & Silver Resin Indoor / Outdoor
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
sculptures can be described as philosophical and conceptual, as they encourage individuals to reflect and act
Metal, Steel
$26,300
H 100 in W 48 in D 48 in
Looking - tall, geometric abstract, powder coated outdoor steel sculpture
By Ryan Van Der Hout
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this intriguing sculpture by Ryan Van Der Hout, a multitude of mirrors reflect the images of sky and land that surround it. Forged from powder-coated steel, each lens is mounted o...
Steel
$3,000
H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
15 Inch Cube Red 2/10 - bright, Intersecting geometry, aluminum modern sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Interesecting geometry in poppy red and polished aluminum form a dynamic whole in this modern sculpture by Philippe Pallafray. This work is number 2 in an edition of 10, available by...
Metal
$2,500
H 18 in W 11 in D 11 in
Equilibre 2-Tone 2/10 - geometric abstract, modern, polished. aluminum sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A polished aluminum sphere sits artfully balanced between two rust-coloured and silver cubes in this dynamic modern tabletop sculpture by Philippe Pallafray. ‘Equilibre’ means ‘balan...
Metal
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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