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Vintage Thailand Bronze Buddha Sculpture on Plinth, Dark Green Patina
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Thailand bronze Buddha sculpture on plinth, dark green patina
Offered for sale is a
Category
20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hakuin (Japanese Zen Buddhist) sculpture on plinth, ex GE art collection
By William Crovello
Located in New York, NY
William Crovello
Hakuin, 1984
Mirrored, reflective brass sculptue on plinth
De-accessioned from the
Category
1980s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 13.75 in D 2.25 in
Mobius H3 13/50 - smooth, elegant, black granite, abstract sculpture on plinth
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
connecting the sculpture to the plinth so it can be turned in situ. Plinth weight approx 200lbs. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth.
Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Nico Jnr' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture. Based on the famous Gorilla 'Nico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract stoneware sculpture on stone plinth by Peter Hayes, signed
Located in London, GB
Abstract stoneware sculpture on sandstone plinth by British artist Peter Hayes.
Peter Hayes is one
Category
Late 20th Century British Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abstract Brutalist Concertina Shaped Bronze Sculpture on Black Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
One of a two of abstract sculptures by Dutch artist Rien Goené (1929-2013) circa 1980, signed. The
Category
Vintage 1980s European Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 58.67 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
Brutalist Bronze Ram Sculpture on Lucite Plinth Signed M. Katz
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brutalist bronze ram sculpture on Lucite plinth signed M. Katz.
Category
20th Century Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Elongated Male and Female on Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
The elongated cast bronze sculpture of abstracted figures in a deep patinated brown show jagged
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
This mysterious Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base originates from
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Egyptian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
This Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base originates from Cyprus
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved sculpture in moss green marble / granite on a polished round bronze plinth by the late
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble, Bronze
European Sculptor, Large Sculpture in Gold Decorated Metal on Marble Plinth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European sculptor. Large sculpture in gold decorated metal on a marble plinth.
Late 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dante Alighieri Grand Tour Bronze Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Plinth. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 8 in
Svend Lindhart, Denmark. Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Denmark.
Large sculpture of a deer head on a plinth.
Handmade ceramic
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Tall Black Marble Plinth Dutch 1980's
Located in London, GB
One of a two of Brutalist abstract sculptures by Dutch artist Rien Goené (1929-2013) circa 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 62.6 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture of a Lion on a Marble Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Egyptian Revival bronze sculpture.
In the form of a male lion.
Mounted atop a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 4.88 in W 5.13 in D 10.25 in
Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape of a horse on a plinth.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plinth.
In patinated metal. Heavy sculpture of high quality.
1900s.
No mark found.
Perfect condition
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass Sculptures of Dancing Frogs and Stork on Birch Plinth Base
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
Brass Frog Dance Sculpture—a captivating scene of antique brass frogs engaged in a lively dance on
Category
2010s Vietnamese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rubin, French B. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth
By August Rubin
Located in Germantown, MD
After Auguste Eugène Rubin, French b. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Category
20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of A Stalking Tiger w/ Brown Patina on a Mottled Marble Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
A Bronze Sculpture of A Stalking Tiger with Brown Patina on a Mottled Marble Plinth. Amazing
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 9 in W 18 in D 4.75 in
Antique French Art Deco Sculpture Statue of a Woman On Marble Plinth, 20th C.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Art Deco sculpture depicts a dancing woman with scarf; seated on marble plinth; 20th
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 14.25 in W 20 in D 4 in
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt figural ceramic face on attached plinth in glazed stoneware and hand painted face
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standing on a unique doré gilt bronze mounted marble plinth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
19th Century French Chef's Pounder on Marble Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
grain glows warmly, smoothed by generations of chefs.
Perched on a marble plinth, this humble kitchen
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth. Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
French Terracotta roaring lion mounted on rocky rectangular plinth. Plaque reads Lion Guettant Sa
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head on Plinth
Located in Houston, TX
Stately Italian white glazed terra cotta horse head sculpture on stand. Small chipping of glaze
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
A Rare Pair of Neapolitan Papier Mache Figures on Plinths
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each figure is painted and gilded, and each resting on painted and polychromed plinths
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
specimen is mounted on a granite base, ready for display in a collector’s cabinet or on a shelf or plinth
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully cast bronze of an older man lifting a younger woman as she clings to a floral sheaf. An allegory of age and youth? Susannah and the Elders? It is hard to say what the a...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Metal Rabbit on Black Marble Plinth, ca. 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
a gentle, alert expression that adds character and warmth. It rests atop a solid, rectangular plinth
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of putti bronzes on porphyry and sienna marble column plinths. Italian, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Boho Plaster Elephant Tusks on Coquina Plinth - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
mounted on a textured coquina stone plinth. The tusks' elegant curves and intricate detailing evoke a
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Wooden Ship’s Propeller Blade Foundry Casting Mold on Plinth
Located in Milford, NH
A large wooden ship’s propeller blade foundry casting mold loosely mounted on a round plinth as a
Category
20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Auguste Moreau, Pair Patinated Bronze Figures Peasants on Marble Plinths
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Germantown, MD
Plinths
Price is for the pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
. Mounted more recently to a light brown wooden plinth with several layers of thick molding, our Belgian
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in London, GB
Bronze bust on marble plinth by Georges van der Straeten
Belgian, c. 1900
Measures: Height 69cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Carved Marble desk decorative Skull mounted on Plinth
Located in Southall, GB
A 20th-century carved marble skull made from reconstituted marble can be a unique and thought-provoking addition to any collection or decorative display.
The 20th century saw a resu...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Aphrodite on a wooden plinth, Naples, 2nd half 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Italian bronze of Aphrodite or Venus on a patinated wooden base. Size of the statuette: 23 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in London, London
, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast.
The horse measures
Category
Vintage 1980s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.32 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Dore Bronze Sculpture of a Centaur in Battle on Slate Plinth. The Powerful Centaur Comes
Category
20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Eagle on Marble Plinth, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Bronze Eagle on Marble Plinth, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Good Christmas Gift
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.93 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
tops and resting on molded step back plinths. Mid 19th century.
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 40.5 in W 13.25 in D 23.5 in
Bronze Pair of Ducks by Ludwig Vordermayer on a Marble Plinth
By Ludwig Vordermayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical grouping of a mother duck and a duckling in a mellow brown patina and a marble plinth
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Smokey Rock Crystal Orbs or Spheres on Plinths with Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French smokey rock crystal orbs or spheres on plinths with gilt bronze, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy carved stone Buddha head sculpture / statue featuring curling hair, elongated ears, closed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Busts
Materials
Stone
H 11.5 in W 6.25 in D 7 in
Solid Carved Marble Statue of Sleeping Child on Plinth Stand - Pair Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/base/plinth.
CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A SLEEPING BABY ON PILLOW.
Features a baby sleeping on a bed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 24 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
right corner of the plinth is lost although this does not affect the stability of the standing sculpture.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
H 17 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Pair Of 19th Century Regency Bronzes Of Roman Soldiers On Marble Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
Soliders riding horses, on naturalistically cast bases raised on marble plinths, most likely they were very
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 13.25 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Winged Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths
Located in New York, NY
Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms and legs extended. They are both cloaked and winged
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cast Bronze “Marion” Bust by Eleanor Mary Mellon on Marble Plinth C1936
Measures - 21 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 21.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.75 in
A 19th C. Italian Pair Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
Marble Plinths. Each dog is naturalistically seen standing on a pair of stepped, hand-carved, and hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 66.5 in W 42 in D 28.5 in
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figures on Marble Plinths, ca. 1875
Located in New York, NY
The male figure playing a sitar and the female figure with an unfolded fan covering her smile.
Category
Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Terracotta Bust of Young Man Resting on Marble Plinth, Houdon, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble
H 18 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
plinths. Each dog is beautifully cast and hand-chiseled with meticulous craftsmanship. Each dog is further
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
American Cast Iron Napoleon Doorstop Standing on a Step Back Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Napoleon doorstop standing on a three-tiered step back squared plinth, Late 19th
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in
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- What is a sofa plinth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
- What is contemporary sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- What is an alabaster sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sculpture series?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is organic sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
- What are illusion sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is additive sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- What is a metal sculpture?1 AnswerGlenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.
- What is abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- What are sculptures in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin- What is a tree sculpture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Topiary is the term for trees that are sculpted into shapes and sometimes even characters. Some people refer to this type of art as living sculptures or living art. Shop a collection of topiary-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The difference between a painting and a sculpture comes down to its format. A painting is a two-dimensional work of art made by applying paint to a surface, such as canvas, with tools like paint brushes and palette knives. A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art that may be carved, cast, molded or assembled. Explore a wide range of paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is male torso sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Male torso sculpture is a type of three-dimensional artwork that depicts a nude male body from the neck to the waist. Its purpose is generally to show off the anatomy of the body. Shop a collection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
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