Why did Henry Moore make sculptures?

Henry Moore created sculptures for a few reasons. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, he had an early interest in being a sculptor, and in 1921, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Art in London. As he would explain, this is where he was particularly inspired to pursue his sculpting practice: “Even when I was a student I was totally preoccupied by sculpture in its full spatial richness, and if I spent a lot of time at the British Museum in those days, it was because so much of the primitive sculpture there was distinguished by complete cylindrical realization.” He also had an interest in exploring how the human body connected to landscapes. He often produced works with specific locations in mind, considering how his figures would relate to the space around them. His forms are usually abstractions of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures, and are often pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Henry Moore art.

What do Henry Moore's sculptures represent?

Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.

Why did Henry Moore use holes in his sculptures?

Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.

Bronze Sculpture Henry Moore

Midcentury Reclining Sculpture

Brutalist Figure

Jane Smith

Hepworth Furniture

Henry Moore Mother And Child

Sculpture Female Signed Bronze Mid Century Modern

Henry Moore Reclining Figure

Reclining Bronze

Henry MooreHenry Moore Two Standing Women 1983 Cast Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 9, 1983

$54,000

H 6.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Henry Moore Two Standing Women 1983 Cast Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 9

By Henry Moore

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Henry Moore Title: Two Standing Women Medium: Cast Bronze Sculpture Edition: 1/9 Size: 6.5" x 4" x 2.75" Year: 1983 Inscription: Incised signature and edition number 1/9 on b...

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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry Moore "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Bronze

$91,800

H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in

Henry Moore "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Bronze

By Henry Moore

Located in Astoria, NY

Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986) "Reclining Figure: Stiff Leg" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1977, signed "Moore" and numbered edition "3/9". 5.5" H x 10.5" W x 7.25" D.

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Vintage 1970s British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry MooreMadonna and Child by Henry Moore, Cast circa 1945

$188,500

H 5.5 in W 2.2 in D 3 in

Madonna and Child by Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in New Orleans, LA

Henry Moore 1898-1986 British Madonna and Child Signed "Moore" (on reverse) Bronze Henry Moore was the preeminent British sculptor of the modern era, whose works blended abstract...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Circle of Henry Moore, Bronze Sculpture circa 1960, Signed H. Lurie

$5,129

H 10.83 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Circle of Henry Moore, Bronze Sculpture circa 1960, Signed H. Lurie

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Circle of Henry Moore, Bronze Sculpture circa 1960, Signed H.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry MooreMother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small, 1955

$98,000

H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 6.11 in

Mother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Categories: Mother and Child: Petal Skirt, Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small, bronze, delicate, mother, child, decorative, design, original, authentic, modern british, i...

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1950s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

$1,200

H 15 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Stylized Female Figure after Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

1950s Abstract Bronze Sculpture Set

$2,300 / set

H 12 in W 19 in D 13 in

1950s Abstract Bronze Sculpture Set

By Henry Moore

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Set of 3 abstract solid bronze sculptures arranged on a thinly sliced petrified palm root slate.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Itzik Ben ShalomItzik Benshalom Israeli Bronze Sculpture Homage to Henry Moore Couple of Lovers

$3,800

H 11.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

Itzik Benshalom Israeli Bronze Sculpture Homage to Henry Moore Couple of Lovers

By Itzik Ben Shalom

Located in Surfside, FL

His work bears the influence of Henry Moore, Constantin Brancusi and Hans Jean Arp.

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Surreal Era Bronze Sculpture Candleholder

$1,200

H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in

Modernist Surreal Era Bronze Sculpture Candleholder

By Henry Moore

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Forged bronze that's been hammered, stretched, twisted and formed into a surreal modernist candlestick. Removable candle cup. Stands 15" tall. Not signed, circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century

$2,440

H 14.2 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in

A bronze figurative sculpture after Henry Moore, signed, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

This piece draws heavy inspiration from the later works of Henry Moore, whose abstracted bronze figures boasted a glorious and yet unsettling juxtaposition between form (the softness...

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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Relief Reclining Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture Panel 1971

$3,000

H 21.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Mid Century Bronze Relief Reclining Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture Panel 1971

By Henry Moore

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century bronze figural wall relief sculpture Titled "Supinatur" 1971 Expressive cast bronze laying nude figure with rich patina and texture Mounted to a walnut panel Titled, sig...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Abstract Bronze Figure on Walnut Panel Wall Hanging Sculpture 1970's

$2,400

H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Mid Century Abstract Bronze Figure on Walnut Panel Wall Hanging Sculpture 1970's

By Henry Moore

Located in Troy, MI

Unique bronze wall hanging sculpture by Dennis Barraclough circa 1970's A biomorphic abstracted figure in solid bronze gracefully "floating" atop a walnut panel Intimate scale for a...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France

$3,558Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France

By Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Brancusi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A magnificent sculpture from the 1930s, in the style of Brancusi's work. This remarkable piece consists of a half-cylinder in polished bronze, backed by a piece of carved and faceted...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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Henry MooreReclining Figure - 20th Century, Bronze, Sculpture by Henry Moore, 1936-37

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H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 5.12 in

Reclining Figure - 20th Century, Bronze, Sculpture by Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Conceived circa 1936-37 and cast in 1959 in an edition of 6.

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1930s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry Moore Bronze, Draped Reclining Figure, circa 1956

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H 2.76 in W 6.26 in D 0.04 in

Henry Moore Bronze, Draped Reclining Figure, circa 1956

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

A stunning Henry Moore bronze figure, circa 1956. Draped reclining figure. From an edition of 9 + 2. This piece has a gorgeous patina and would make a superb addition to a c...

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Vintage 1950s British Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry MooreHenry Moore Lithograph HAND SIGNED Reclining Figures Sculpture Painting Bronze

Unavailable

H 33 in W 28 in

Henry Moore Lithograph HAND SIGNED Reclining Figures Sculpture Painting Bronze

By Henry Moore

Located in Bloomington, MN

That person could be you. HENRY MOORE (1898-1986): British artist known for his large, semi-abstract sculptures of the human figure.

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20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henry MooreHENRY MOORE Lithograph HAND SIGNED Reclining Figures Sculpture Art Bronze Study

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H 26 in W 30 in

HENRY MOORE Lithograph HAND SIGNED Reclining Figures Sculpture Art Bronze Study

By Henry Moore

Located in Bloomington, MN

That person could be you. HENRY MOORE (1898-1986): British artist known for his large, semi-abstract sculptures of the human figure.

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20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henry MooreHENRY MOORE Etching HAND SIGNED Authentic Art Ideas For Bronze Sculpture Print

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H 14 in W 11 in

HENRY MOORE Etching HAND SIGNED Authentic Art Ideas For Bronze Sculpture Print

By Henry Moore

Located in Bloomington, MN

Henry Moore Original Etching on Arches Paper, Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely Rare, Original ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Prints

Materials

Etching

Henry MooreHead of A Girl, Post- War, Minimal, Abstract, Figurative Sculpture, 1960

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H 10 in W 7.75 in D 6 in

Head of A Girl, Post- War, Minimal, Abstract, Figurative Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Often regarded as the father of modern British sculpture, Moore’s large-scale bronze and marble sculptures can be found in public parks and plazas around the world.

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2010s Post-War Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry MooreMaquette No. 9 (upright motive), 1955

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H 9.85 in

Maquette No. 9 (upright motive)

By Henry Moore

Located in Munich, DE

Abb. - Bowness, Ed. A.: Henry Moore Sculpture 1955-64, London 1965, Vol. 3, Nr. 389 (ein anderer Abguss Abb.

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20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry MooreSculptural Form, 1962

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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in

Sculptural Form

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

1962 (cast 1967) Bronze 8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 12.1 cm) Edition of 9 Signed

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1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry MooreMother and Child on Knee, 1982

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H 8.5 in

Mother and Child on Knee

By Henry Moore

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Mother and Child on Knee, 1982 Bronze with dark brown patina Height: 8 1/2 inches including base Edition of 9 Inscribed MOX874A

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1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry MooreSculptural Form, 1962

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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in

Sculptural Form

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

1962 (cast in 1967) Bronze S. 8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. Edition of 9 Signed

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1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated bronze torso bust American artist Annette Rowdon in Henry Moore Style

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H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

Patinated bronze torso bust American artist Annette Rowdon in Henry Moore Style

By Annette Rowdon

Located in London, GB

Striking high quality abstracted torso bust in patinated bronze by Annette Rowdon, circa 1960. Set on a cement fondue base, signed but with no apparent foundry marks. Rowdon 1931-199...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Henry Moore3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure, 1977

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H 16.5 in W 7.01 in

3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure

By Henry Moore

Located in Oakland Hills, CA

Created in 1977 by the Morris Singer Foundry, this original cast bronze sculpture is hand-inscribed by Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) in the upper left edge/lip, 'Moore'.

Henry Moore Style Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture

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H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 6.75 in

Henry Moore Style Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Astoria, NY

Henry Moore style modern abstract heavy bronze tabletop sculpture of a seated figure, mounted on an ebonized rectangular base.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculptures in the Manner of Henry Moore

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H 10.5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Bronze Sculptures in the Manner of Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in North Miami, FL

Exceptional scale and patina. These bronze abstract/ figural sculptures are quite large, made for tabletop or display. Can be sold together or individually - Priced individually.

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Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Henry Moore

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H 13.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.75 in

Abstract Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Reminiscent of the work of English sculptor Henry Moore, this piece has character. The bronze is resting on a walnut plinth and is held in place by two prongs.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry Moore Style Bronze on Onyx

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H 13.25 in W 4 in D 3 in

Henry Moore Style Bronze on Onyx

By Henry Moore

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Henry Moore style bronze on two-piece onyx pedestal. Numbered piece (pictured). Not able to finish signature. In good condition, no chips on the base.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Modernist Bronze Nude Sculpture in Manner of Henry Moore

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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4 in

Modernist Bronze Nude Sculpture in Manner of Henry Moore

Located in Peabody, MA

Modernist female nude sculpture in bronze, signed Divane, numbered edition 29 of 92.

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Abstract Sculptures

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H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Bronze Abstract Sculptures

By Henry Moore

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of beautifully patinated abstract bronzes. Unfortunately unsigned. Measurements: 5.5 x 3.5 x 10.5h / 3.5 x 4 x 11h.

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Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Woman

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H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in

Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Woman

By Henry Moore

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast bronze sculpture of dancing woman mounted on stone. Stamped "I PINSKY" on side. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with original patina. Dimensions: 4.75” width x 6.5”...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Modern Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

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H 35 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Modern Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

By Henry Moore

Located in Miami, FL

A large bronze sculpture with figures done in an stylized abstract manner. On a thick marble base. Signed illegible, dated '86, numbered 3/7.

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Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Modernist Cast Metal Bronze Finish Bust Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 4 in D 5 in

Modernist Cast Metal Bronze Finish Bust Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unusual Mid-Century Modern lost wax casting of an abstract figurative head bust. Features a bronze finish made in the manner or style of Henry Moore. Signed "Miway" with an "SC" copy...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Art Bronze Sculpture Titled "Goblet Head 1964"

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Vintage Modern Art Bronze Sculpture Titled "Goblet Head 1964"

By Henry Moore

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An interesting bronze sculpture on black marble base. It has remnants of labels. It shows patina on the form and ware on the base. In original condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Cubist Bronze Sculpture Abstract, Att, Straesser / henry moore style

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H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Mid-Century Cubist Bronze Sculpture Abstract, Att, Straesser / henry moore style

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Large bronze sculpture of a sitting couple in expressionist / cubist style, attributed to Herbert Strässer (1930-2005) and with a very interesting provenance: the private collection ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Exotic Marble Base, in Henry Moore Manner

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Exotic Marble Base, in Henry Moore Manner

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated bronze sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Monumental Abstract Modernist Totemic Cast Bronze Sculpture

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H 57 in W 10 in D 10 in

Monumental Abstract Modernist Totemic Cast Bronze Sculpture

By Henry Moore, Herb Alpert

Located in Buffalo, NY

Abstract modernist standing cast bronze sculpture in manner of Herb Alpert, Grammy award winning trumpeter and singer, and bronze artist. This totemic bronze sculpture embodies A...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

abstract bronze sculpture

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H 14 in W 11 in D 9 in

abstract bronze sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful abstract bronze sculpture in the style of Henry Moore.

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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Mounted Figural Bronze Sculpture by Elias Lifshitz

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H 24 in W 10 in D 9 in

Mounted Figural Bronze Sculpture by Elias Lifshitz

Located in North Miami, FL

This is an outstanding early bronze figural sculpture reminiscent of Henry Moore, executed by a lifelong sculptor Elias Lifshitz.

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modernist Bronze Figural Abstract Sculpture, in the Manner of Henry Moore

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H 13.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Modernist Bronze Figural Abstract Sculpture, in the Manner of Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in Buffalo, NY

Strong modern Bronze sculpture,,depicting abstract human figure,,well exicuted,,, unsigned,,aquired from modernist estate,,

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Abstract Figural Sculpture in the Manner of Henry Moore or Hepworth

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 5.25 in

Bronze Abstract Figural Sculpture in the Manner of Henry Moore or Hepworth

By Henry Moore

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bronze Abstract figural sculpture, in the manner of Henry Moore or Barbara Hepworth, indistinctly signed, and dated 1986, and numbered 1 from a limited edition of 10.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Henry Moore Style Abstract Sculpture On Black Veined Marble Base

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H 7.5 in W 3.85 in D 3.85 in

Vintage Bronze Henry Moore Style Abstract Sculpture On Black Veined Marble Base

By Henry Moore

Located in North Miami, FL

The style is very much reminiscent and influence of a Henry Moore. Great small tabletop sculpture as a desk accessory or cocktail table.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Modernist Reclining Figure, Bronzed Resin in the Manner of Henry Moore

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H 21 in W 36 in D 16 in

Large Modernist Reclining Figure, Bronzed Resin in the Manner of Henry Moore

By Henry Moore

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large modernist reclining figure sculpture, bronzed resin in the manner of Henry Moore.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

1960s Bronze "Embrace" Sculpture

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H 13 in W 8 in D 2.63 in

1960s Bronze "Embrace" Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in New Windsor, NY

Cast 13" bronze. Abstracted male and female figures embracing, circa 1960. Possibly signed on the back with illegible initials or markings. Dark patina. Measures: 13" high x 8" wi...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Modern Art Biomorphic Bronze Sculpture

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H 9.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Vintage Modern Art Biomorphic Bronze Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome solid bronze sculpture, on brass over plaster swivel base.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Signed 1961

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H 5.25 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in

Mid Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Signed 1961

By Henry Moore

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid century abstract bronze sculpture, Signed 1961 (Artist name is ilegible, please see last image).

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

British School Mid-Century Bronze Mother & Child Sculpture Signed ASW

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H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in

British School Mid-Century Bronze Mother & Child Sculpture Signed ASW

By Henry Moore

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very good quality and stylish British School limited edition bronze mother and child sculpture in the style of Henry Moore and signed ASW, probably dating to the mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Exotic Marble Base, in Henry Moore Manner

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Exotic Marble Base, in Henry Moore Manner

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated bronze sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Henry MooreMaquette for Reclining Figure: Cloak, 1966

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H 2.8 in W 4.77 in D 2.21 in

Maquette for Reclining Figure: Cloak

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

Bowness, ed., Henry Moore, Sculpture and Drawings, 1964-1973, London, 1977, Vol. 4, p. 49, No. 564 (another cast illustrated, p. 48, pl. 66b) Price includes 5% import duty if the w...

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20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry Moore3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure, 1977, 1977

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H 29.5 in W 20.88 in

3/4 Mother & Child and Reclining Figure, 1977

By Henry Moore

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1977 by the Morris Singer Foundry, this original cast bronze sculpture is hand-inscribed by Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) in the upper left edge/lip, 'Moore'.

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1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Bronze Female Statuette Stanislaw Wysocki in the style of Henry Moore

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H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in

Abstract Bronze Female Statuette Stanislaw Wysocki in the style of Henry Moore

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

He worked as an apprentice in the famous sculpture foundry Herman Noack, where he met many world-renowned sculptors, including Henry Moore.

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2010s Polish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A pair of cast bronze statuettes from the 1970s - France.

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H 2.56 in W 1.38 in D 1.58 in

A pair of cast bronze statuettes from the 1970s - France.

By Jean Arp, Henry Moore, Monique Gerber, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A beautifully crafted pair of cast bronze statuettes from the 1970s, each depicting a stylized naiad in the style of creations by Monique Gerber or Miguel Ortiz Berrocal. These ele...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After Henry Moore, a Vintage Bronze Sculpture of Two Figures Seated on a Bench

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H 10 in W 12 in D 6 in

After Henry Moore, a Vintage Bronze Sculpture of Two Figures Seated on a Bench

By Henry Moore

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Exceptional vintage bronze sculpture after Henry Moore. Featuring two figures seated on a bench and mounted on a black marble base.

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20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Henry Moore bronze sculpture

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H 7 in W 18 in D 6 in

Henry Moore bronze sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A elegant bronze of a woman by Henry Moore. This scuplture has great scale and rich patina. It is signed and was purchased from the original owner who bought it in the late 60's earl...

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Vintage 1960s English Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Henry Moore bronze sculpture

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H 44 in W 15 in D 5 in

Henry Moore bronze sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A re-issue using an original Moore mold made in a series of 10. A great decorative piece newly mounted on honed slate.

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Vintage 1970s English Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Signed and Documented 1983 Henry Moore Bronze Sculpture

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H 7.5 in W 13.75 in D 5 in

Signed and Documented 1983 Henry Moore Bronze Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Signed and documented 1983 Henry Moore Bronze Sculpture on bronze and marble base.

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20th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Reclining Figure Sculpture

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H 4.75 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Bronze Reclining Figure Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Richmond, VA

In the style of Henry Moore.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960s Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture

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H 5 in W 11 in D 7 in

1960s Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid bronze amoebic sculpture. Unsigned.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Seated Female in Bronze Coloration

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H 13 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in

Sculpture of a Seated Female in Bronze Coloration

By Henry Moore

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This piece was recently purchased from a Palm Beach estate and is very much in the style of sculpture by Henry Moore. This piece has a handsome bronze coloration and black base.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Henry MooreReclining Figure: Small Head, 1980

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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Reclining Figure: Small Head

By Henry Moore

Located in New York, NY

Henry Moore was a renowned British sculptor of the 20th century and celebrated post-war artist, best known for his semi-abstract bronze figural sculptures.

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1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Henry MooreReclining Figure (Maquette), 1960

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H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in

Reclining Figure (Maquette)

By Henry Moore

Located in Broadway, GB

This reclining figure is a beautiful example of the work of Henry Moore, whose sculptures have made the transition from private gallery to art museum to general public appreciation w...

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1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist bronze sculpture

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H 9 in W 14 in D 5 in

Modernist bronze sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A modernist bronze sculpture in the style of Henry Moore.

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20th Century European Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Henry MooreTree Figure

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H 7.09 in W 2 in

Tree Figure

By Henry Moore

Located in Broadway, GB

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Questions About Bronze Sculpture Henry Moore

Why did Henry Moore make sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Henry Moore created sculptures for a few reasons. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, he had an early interest in being a sculptor, and in 1921, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Art in London. As he would explain, this is where he was particularly inspired to pursue his sculpting practice: “Even when I was a student I was totally preoccupied by sculpture in its full spatial richness, and if I spent a lot of time at the British Museum in those days, it was because so much of the primitive sculpture there was distinguished by complete cylindrical realization.” He also had an interest in exploring how the human body connected to landscapes. He often produced works with specific locations in mind, considering how his figures would relate to the space around them. His forms are usually abstractions of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures, and are often pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Henry Moore art.
What do Henry Moore's sculptures represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.
Why did Henry Moore use holes in his sculptures?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.