Black Kiln
1980s Modern More Art
Ceramic
1980s Modern More Art
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Mixed Media
Glass, Pencil
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Modern Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Pigment, Other Medium
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Realist Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Metal
2010s Realist Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil
2010s Realist Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil
2010s Realist Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Glaze, Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Conceptual Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Realist Mixed Media
Ceramic, Glaze, Pencil
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary More Art
Metal, Copper
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Glass
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Still-life Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Pigment, Other Medium
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze, Slip
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware, Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures
Sandstone
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, PVC, Pigment
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The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.
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