What is an example of a bas-relief?

A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a low bas-relief sculpture?

A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

What does carved in high relief mean?

Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.

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Art Nouveau Carved Wood Panel after Alphonse Mucha’s “Repos de la Nuit”

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Art Nouveau Carved Wood Panel after Alphonse Mucha’s “Repos de la Nuit”

Located in San Francisco, CA

solid walnut plank with finely carved deep bas relief of a resting woman behind an arched window to the

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Vintage 1970s American Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century White Marble Coat of Arms, 1800s

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19th Century White Marble Coat of Arms, 1800s

Located in Niella Tanaro, IT

A heraldic coat of arms in white marble finely carved in bas-relief depicting a dove with an olive

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Models

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Marble

Ornate Mirrored Mahogany Double Mantel

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Ornate Mirrored Mahogany Double Mantel

Located in Aurora, OR

carved in beautiful bas-relief. The mirror is in excellent condition and has a beveled edge around its

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

Collection of French Carved Bas Reliefs

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Collection of French Carved Bas Reliefs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of Carved Bas Reliefs Depicting 6 French Provinces Done in French Oak

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20th Century French Paintings

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Carved Bas Relief For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved bas relief available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and marble, every carved bas relief was constructed with great care. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage carved bas relief you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved bas relief — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved bas relief, designed in the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made carved bas relief has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cupioli made in Italy, Evelyn Ackerman and Don Griffith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Bas Relief?

A carved bas relief can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,049, while the lowest priced sells for $602 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Questions About Carved Bas Relief

What is an example of a bas-relief?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A famous example of a bas-relief are the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs which are housed in the British Museum. Bas-reliefs tend to have less protrusion than other types of relief carving. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bas-reliefs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
What is a low bas-relief sculpture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
What does carved in high relief mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.