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Animal Sculpture in Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Animal Sculpture, 1960s, Wrought Iron, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculpture of Animal Antlers in Gilt Bronze
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture of Animal Antlers in Gilt Bronze
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dynamic Animal Sculpture of Goats in Bronze, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
a collector of animal sculptures or simply a lover of cute farm animals, such as goats.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Animal Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Animal Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Two Murano Animal Sculptures in Black and White by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Two animal sculptures by Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) Italy made circa 1970 of a dog and rabbit in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpture in matte white porcelain animals from African savannah, adult female elephant that guides
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
H 11.417 in W 47.244 in D 11.024 in
Gunnar Nylund Animal Sculpture of Weasel in Nature for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage animal sculpture/figurine of a weasel in nature by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 7.29 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Vintage Swedish Bird and Fish Animal Sculpture in Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Bird and Fish Animal Sculpture in Art Glass from FM Konstglas, Set of 2, in Very
Category
20th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 3.94 in W 6.69 in D 3.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s.
Really good condition very beautiful decorative
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Handmade White & Gold Finish Plaster Giraffe Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Resting Giraffe in Plaster with white Finish and gilt Ossicones (Horn like tusks), stunning Animal
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Paint
H 30 in W 27 in D 15 in
Set of 3 animal masks in wood, Guatemala, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 3 wood animal masks, made in the 1980s in Guatemala, for ceremonies and local rituals.
Hand
Category
Vintage 1980s Guatemalan Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Centaur sculpture in marble
Located in Rome, IT
Description
Centaur sculpture in white marble with marble base ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was
Category
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Seal Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Seal sculpture in bronze,
circa 20th century
Origin France illegible signature
signed in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rooster, Sculpture in Iron
By Michel Jarry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rooster by a contemporary artist in cut and welded iron.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Leopard Laying Sculpture in Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Leopard Laying
all in hand-painted ceramic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Coq Sculpture in Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture French Coq made
in ceramic, hand painted piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Sculpture in Noble Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture elephant in hand-carved noble wood.
All in waxed noble wood and with 2 tusks in white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Leopard Sculpture in Gold Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard in resin in gold finish,
with gold leaf paint.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Orcas Sculpture in Raku on base
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Orcas in Raku on base
From the clay the sculpture creates a silhouette,
that of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
European glass artist. Six miniature animals in art glass. Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Six miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Ca. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 0.4 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Ca. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Ca. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 0.4 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
European glass artist. Six miniature animals in art glass. Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Six miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Approx. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European glass artist. Five miniature animals in art glass. Handmade.
Approximately from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 0.79 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
Art Deco Monkeys Sculpture in Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
important role in this sculpture. The beautifully and sharply carved hands and heads of the monkeys are a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rhino Sculpture in Carved Wood 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful rhino sculpture in solid carved wood, Europe, 1950s.
Very well made, this
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Emperor Penguin in Lacquered Resin
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture of Emperor penguin in varnished white
lacquered resin.
Created by David Rousselot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Strikiing Birds in Flight Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Strikingly beautiful midcentury brutalist sculpture of birds in flight.
Base 12” W x 7” D
In the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Iron
Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an ibex in a modern way. The animal is browsing leaves
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 17.33 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Owl sculpture in Royal Copenhaem porcelain
By Theodor Madsen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Owl sculpture in Royal Copenhaem porcelain
Royal Copenhaem Factory Artist Theodor Madsen
Origin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, Jakob Keke, Kungmiut, East Greenland.
Sculpture in soapstone.
Approximately from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Brutalist Fish sculpture made in Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Brutalist Fish sculpture made in Brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Polar Bear Sculpture in Glazed Clay
By Hildo Krop
Located in Tilburg, NL
Polar bear sculpture in glazed clay, early 20th century.
Very tactile and honest sculpture of a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Aged Lioness Antique Sculpture in Terracotta
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
statue is an impressive artwork piece. This sculpture is considered a lioness rather than a lion due to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Manufacture Sculpture in Ceramic, 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Midcentury ceramic sculpture of a horse head, typical Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Monti Horse Sculpture in Resin and Plexiglas.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monti Horse sculpture in resin and Plexiglas.
This horse, a fragment of an original bronze statue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plexiglass
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
By Ake Holm, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–1980) was a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Standing Leopard Sculpture in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard all in hand painted
porcelain with brass details on base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gorilla Kong Sculpture in Solid Bronze Orlinski
By Richard Orlinksi
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Gorilla Kong all in solid
bronze. Limited edition of 8 pieces,
numerated 8/8. By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain
one by one, feather by feather. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sculpture in bronze, signed Mazzei, art deco
Located in Nice, FR
Corrado Alberto MAZZEI (1885 -?). The Prelude. Bronze sculpture with a gilded patina representing a
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Polar Bear Sculpture in White Matte Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Polar Bear with structure
in white matte ceramic. Subtle piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tyra Lundgren, sculpture in stoneware, Sweden 1960s
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique, partially glazed stoneware sculpture by Tyra Lundgren (Swe 1897-1979). One of the most
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Majestic Lion Sculpture in Carved Dark Hardwood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A heavy Lion sculpture in hand-carved/tooled hardwood. Stylized features very reminiscent of art
Category
20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Keywords: Chinese jade figurines, onyx animal sculptures, vintage stone animal carvings, 20th-century
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Onyx
H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Rearing Horse Sculpture in Brass on Lucite
Located in Hudson, NY
A rearing horse sculpture in solid brass. Cast with so much movement - you can see the wind in his
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bird Sculpture in Travertine , France 1950’s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful "bird" sculpture from France.
This highly refined work dates from the 1970s and is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Brutalist Bronze Mythological Bird Sculpture in Travertine
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sculpture from the Brutalist period designed in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Bronze
Large Deer Sculptures in Bronze, Italy, 1970
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of 2 large deer sculptures made of solid bronze, Italy 1970. These almost life sized
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional welded rod Brutalist bird sculpture by Jere. Dramatic and expressive form, chic and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Iron
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
In stock at Elan Atelier's New York Showroom (ready for pick-up).
Octopus Sculpture in cast bronze
Category
2010s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of animals in sculpture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, every item from our selection of animals in sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of animals in sculpture, we have 662 options in-stock, while there are 145 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of animals in sculpture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of animals in sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Mosche Bianche and Lalique produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a piece of animals in sculpture at 1stDibs is $1,542, while they’re typically $53 on the low end and $101,825 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Animals In Sculpture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rosa Bonheur painted animals because she had a deep love for them. The French artist also produced realistic sculptures depicting various animals. Animals were a part of her daily life, as she had many pets, including lions, sheep, horses and gazelles. You'll find a range of Rosa Bonheur art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous animal sculptor of all time is arguably Antoine-Louis Barye. The French artist was acclaimed not only for his skill but also as the founder of what became known as the French Animalier School. Barye's specialty was wild game such as lions, tigers and elephants, but he also created equestrian groups and mythological figures, typically in bronze. In order to realistically depict animal anatomy, he spent much time at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie in Paris. Explore a variety of Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- 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.
- 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.
- Are bronze sculptures cast?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
- Can tusk be used for sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How KAWS makes his sculptures varies. The New Jersey-born artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly works with a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood and bronze. By mixing up his techniques and experimenting with different mediums, KAWS can incorporate various colors and textures into his sculptures, figures and toys, and continues to innovate his practice.
In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable (and counterfeiters have since taken notice).
In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Find authentic KAWS art on 1stDibs.
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