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Descend (worm)
By Libby Rosa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Descend (Worm) stainless steel, thread, flashe, apoxie, aluminum, epoxy, wire, motor 13”x6”x2
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Wire

Descend (worm)
Descend (worm)
H 13 in W 12 in D 6 in
Descending
By Ben Young
Located in New York, NY
Ben Young Descending, 2021 Laminated Float Glass and Cast Concrete
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Descending
Descending
H 19.75 in W 7.75 in D 6 in
M. Descending /S
By David Gerstein
Located in Porto, 13
Hand painted cutout steel
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

M. Descending /S
M. Descending /S
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Ascend/Descend
By Greg Joubert
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Hand carved pine wood sculpture torched burnished and painted Greg Joubert was born in 1977 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ascend/Descend
H 83 in W 14 in D 8 in
As Night Descends, Original Glass and Steel Sculpture, 2020
By Jill Casty
Located in Boston, MA
As Night Descends, Original Glass and Steel Sculpture, 2020 31″ × 17″ × 3″, 55 lbs Fused Glass and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

'Stairs Descending a Nude', Kevin Kelly 2018
By Kevin Kelly
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary white resin sculpture of nude torso and stairs titled "Stairs Descending a Nude
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Resin, Paint

I Hope He Knows the Way Home, Original Contemporary Narrative Wooden Sculpture
Located in Boston, MA
I Hope He Knows the Way Home, Original Contemporary Narrative Wooden Sculpture 14" x 24" x 50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Saint Barbara France 16/17th Century Sculpture Wood Religious Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
. The quality of the carving is very good, particularly in the draperies of the dress, which descend
Category

16th Century Old Masters Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Wood Panel

"Rain Forest" bronze and stone sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Rebecca Johnson's "Rain Forest" sculpture springs from the idea of rain as life-giving, with a
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Falling Leaves, Abstract Sculpture Suitable for Outdoors, 2021
By Lenny Harrington
Located in Boston, MA
between them, in descending order, on a landscape that has a slope. Right now this piece is on the artists
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

LOVE replica sculpture Artist Copyright Indianapolis Museum & Foundation Stamped
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
sculpture (Red) Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped "Authorized Replica/Robert Indiana/LOVE/Indianapolis
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pluto in Peach and Prussian - a round, colorful medium sculpture by Elyse Graham
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
the top and gets darker as it descends to the bottom of the vessel to a Prussian Blue. The reverse
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Italian Metal Rings Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Italian Metal Rings Sculpture
Italian Metal Rings Sculpture
H 18 in W 16 in D 4 in
Italian Metal Ring Sculpture from 1970's
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Woman Sculpture in Terracotta 'Attr.'
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Rare terracotta sculpture attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti in the 1950s, fine Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Terracotta

G Gambogi, Young Egyptian Woman, Marble Sculpture, 19th Century
By Giuseppe Gambogi
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
White marble sculpture representing an Egyptian woman descending the steps, in front of a temple
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
emerged—a lacquered wooden sculpture that captures the essence of devotion and prayer. This exquisite
Category

Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Golden Fleece
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jason and the Argonauts, the Golden Fleece sculpture depicts an elegant woman in a classic Greek garment
Category

20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century White Marble Sculpture “La Baigneuse” inspired by Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming white marble sculpture depicting a young maiden preparing to bathe, inspired by the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Hand Carved Walnut & Oak Dowel Pierced Amorphic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This unusual and sophisticated modernist sculpture was realized in France circa 1985. It features a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century, Italian Bronze Sculpture with Venus Removing Her Sandal
Located in IT
sculpture, depicts her naked, as she prepares to take a ritual bath. From the Pressitele’s model descend the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century, Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with Cupid, 1840
Located in IT
19th century, Italian white marble sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with cupid, Italy, 1840 This
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
sculpture is placed on a lotus flower which is located on a richly decorated base. Faith in Amida Buddha
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

SUSANNA HARDAGE Mannequin with Textile Assemblage, Coins and Costume Jewellery
Located in Milano, IT
the 1980s, from which green and gold fabric braids descend beautifully. From the sides of the neck we
Category

1980s Italian Sculptures

Danielle Bodine "Medusa Tree" Mixed Media, Abstract Free Form Signed
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Medusa Tree" is a free-flowing sculpture of cane that suggests a figure either
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

18k Gold Naked Woman climbing a staircase by Salvador Dalí Sculpture Necklace
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Bilbao, ES
related to Nude Descending a Staircase, made by Marcel Duchamp, although here the woman is ascending. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Small Bronze Figurine of Lady on Rock Mounted on Marble Slab
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small early 20th century bronze figurine of lady on rock mounted on marble slab. This sculpture of
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. Austria, circa 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
, is the small sculpture of a terrier made of carnelian. By pressing the button, the sitting terrier
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Carnelian

Terracotta Bust of Christ as the Redeemer, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
descending from his foreheads, looking down with heavy and large almond-shaped eyes and a slightly open mouth
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Classical Bronze Lady, by Van Der Straeten
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Brighton, Sussex
bronze statue of an elegant young lady in classical dress descending Rouge marble steps. Signed; Van der
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ô-CULT TOTEM by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
containers descending since the Neolithic period till the ancient Roman era passing by our heritage but
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Cement, Brass, Steel

Ô-CULT TOTEM by Richard Yasmine
Ô-CULT TOTEM by Richard Yasmine
H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in
'Descend' Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
multidisciplinary artist, Orielle’s body of work spans painting, sculpture, and performance. As an audiophile music
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tibetan Buddha of Protection Udanaya 13" Gilt Bronze
Located in Somis, CA
descending around the arms, hands, thighs, and feet, the figure exudes an air of grace and elegance. Very
Category

20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer and Cartel Set, Circa 1875
Located in Dallas, TX
descends to the convex clock and barometer faces. Flanking the faces are curved and fluted cornucopias
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
souls of Christians to heaven. In this role he descends at the hour of death, and gives each soul the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
cascading waterfall, gracefully descending from the heights of the mountain. The artist has meticulously
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
shows Maitreya descending to Earth, encircled by a flaming halo and surrounded by flying musicians. He
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
himself descends from the Pure Land to guide the faithful to his paradise. His full, round face is calm
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Nike Descending IV: Figurative Abstract Framed Oil Painting Greek Goddess Nike
By David Dew Bruner
Located in Hudson, NY
, "Winged Victory of Samothrace" with an antique wood frame with carved detail "Nike Descending IV," by
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Italian Renaissance Sculptures Brown
Located in Sanremo, IM
side, the high band that separates the hat doors descends along the two side pilasters an elongated
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
beautifully captures Hebe, the goddess of youth, as she descends gracefully from the clouds. The sculpture was
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Plaster

Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
H 69.69 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
Oil, Wood and Straw Mixed Media signed N. Schultz after Marcel Duchamp
By (after) Marcel Duchamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This reproduction of Duchamp's "Nude Descending a Staircase" by artist N. Schultz is intriguing due
Category

Late 20th Century Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Italian Organic Modern Brass Mounted Sculptural Root Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inlaid with Kinetic conforming brass inlaid line sculpture, raised on a 11- inch diameter descending
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Dining, Living Room Table Frattinifrilli for Medulum Wood Lacquered
Located in Meolo, Venezia
themselves under the innumerable flaming darts descending from above at every discharge of the sun’s rays
Category

2010s Italian Center Tables

Materials

Plywood, Wood

Antique Japanese Trio of Heavy Bronze Bud Vases
Located in East Hampton, NY
hold water for fresh flowers. These are heavy bronze sculptures/ table elements. In descending sizes
Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Style Plum Pudding Hardwood Wall Bracket/ Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
substantial carved plum pudding hardwood wall bracket/shelf, large enough to hold a clock or sculpture. The
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

French Empire Walnut Pedestal Table with Round Marble Top and Tripod Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
regal grace. The beauty doesn't end there. Descending to the base, the table rests upon a tripod
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Intuitive Gestural Drawing. Abstract Minimalism. Space Below
Located in Sempach, LU
our attention to our feet. Attention descends lower and lower and gradually approaches the magical
Category

2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Ink

Porthtowan Heather, Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, beach, Seascape
Located in Deddington, GB
descending to Porthtowan beach. The copper coloured heather leads us down to the beach dotted with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Max LE VERRIER French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the upper corners, the wings spread on the front and the legs descending from each edge to end at each
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Spelter

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered and Gilt Wood Console Table
Located in IT
. The four carved feet are ovoid and golden. From the origin of the legs descend frontally and laterally
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Composition
By Umberto Mastroianni
Located in Fairlawn, OH
his towering, dynamic creations in steel and bronze also found a place in museums and sculpture-parks
Category

1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Self Portrait in Studio - British art 19th Century interior oil painting
Located in London, GB
working on. Another figure is descending the stairs, presumably his wife. A wonderful busy interior oil
Category

19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art Enamel Bowl
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rare Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art enamel bowl Made for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Hand Rubbed Oak Pedestal with Exotic Green Rotating Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
the tops. These corner supports descend into the legs of the pedestal, which subtly flare at their
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

Swedish Brutalist Tree Trunk Coffee Table, nice patina 1940s Handmade Unique
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Forest, BE
table, a coffee table or a stand for a sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Anna Gilli Still Life Flowers in a Garden Oil on Canvas Green Blue
By Anna Caterina Gilli
Located in Sanremo, IT
shape, from which descends a floral swirl that rejoins at the bottom with other flowers. The scene has a
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Morning Meditation, by Stephen McMillan
By Stephen McMillan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Signed, titled and numbered aquatint print, Printed on Arches Cover Paper. A gentle fog descending
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

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How Much is a Descending Sculpture?

A piece of descending sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $270,159.