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Expensive Sculptures

"technology man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
pointing man became the most expensive sculpture ever when it sold for US$141.3 million on 11 May 2015
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"technology man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture
"technology man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture
$118,000
H 79.5 in W 47 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Ceramic Sculpture of a Polo Player and Horse
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Beachwood, OH
; the most expensive sculpture in the article. Gregory was from Kansas, and "Kansas Madonna" should be
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1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
Located in LA, CA
Houdon and studying antique, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture. A highly skillful modeler of clay
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Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass, Bronze

A 19th century classical sculpture of a Medici lion, English circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
intentionally made to give the appearance of a much more expensive bronze sculpture. It would have been
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expensive materials, terracotta sculptures could now be seen as independent works of art revealing the
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Recent Sales

MICHAEL WILKINSON Rare Acrylic Sculpture Atlanteans Signed Nude Female Artwork
By Michael Wilkinson
Located in Bloomington, MN
. Furthermore, it is known as one of most expensive and sought after sculptures Wilkinson has ever created with
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture L'AMOUR Original Romain de Tirtoff LARGE
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Nicest, and, Most Expensive Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Sculpture is in
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture DIVA Original Romain de Tirtoff Art Antique
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Nicest, and, Most Expensive Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Sculpture is in
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chaim Gross Original Bronze Sculpture Seated Mother Child Signed Modern Artwork
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bloomington, MN
" tall x 5.25", making it one of his most stunning, desirable, and expensive bronze sculptures ever
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$22, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture JULIETTA Original LARGE Art antique Female
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$25, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture DIRECTOIRE Original Art RARE ARTIST PROOF
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Largest, Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mark Hopkins Original Sea Maiden Full Round Bronze Sculpture Female Signed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
most stunning, desirable, and expensive bronze sculptures ever created. Yet, we have listed it with
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1980s Realist Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$25, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture LE SOLEIL Original Art antique Female RARE
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An Evening in 1922
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. Authentic
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bacchante Carrying a Little Faun on het schoulders
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
larger works in more permanent and expensive materials, terracotta sculptures could now be seen as
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Landscape 6
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Marseille, FR
, sculptures, murals and other objects celebrated for their wit and invention. Roy Fox Lichtenstein was born on
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1960s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Landscape 6
Landscape 6
H 33 in W 41 in D 1 in
French Art Nouveau Spelter and Marble Sculpture
Located in Victoria, BC
Nouveau sculptures, as it was easy to mold and could be made to resemble bronze or other more expensive
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Marble, Spelter

"Modern Man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
most expensive sculpture ever when it sold for US$141.3 million on 11 May 2015. Giacometti made six
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Expensive Marble Doorstop
Located in Pasadena, CA
The remnants of a large lifesize marble statue , this was used as a doorstop for years.No one else has one.Quite heavy at about 75 pounds.
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Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble

ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture SUMMER BREEZE Original Romain de Tirtoff Art
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Largest, Nicest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. Authentic
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$25, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture ELEGANCE Original Art antique Female RARE
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$20, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture BYZANTINE Original ART DECO antique Rare
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$20, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture OPENING NIGHT Original ART DECO antique
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, Largest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$22, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture IN THE EVENING Original ART DECO antique
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. Authentic
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive Del Campo Wall-Sculpture by Lidia Lafranconi
By Del Campo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely expensive (in 1963, this wall-sculpture cost the equivalent of a new Mercedes-Benz 190). Signed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture FIRELEAVES Original Art antique Large $20, 000 Rare
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Nicest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

$25, 000 ERTE Signed BRONZE Sculpture FLAMES OF LOVE Original Art antique Female
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Heat
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Heat
Heat
H 20 in W 7 in D 13 in
French Rooster
By Erté
Located in Bloomington, MN
This is one of the Rarest, and, Most Expensive Retailing Erte Bronze Sculptures. This Magnificent
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1980s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Rooster
H 16 in W 7 in D 12 in

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Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant.This was the inspiration for...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Rope

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
$3,850 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Italian Bar Cabinet in the Manner of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
Adorable bar cabinet in the style by Paolo Buffa. Precious wood inlays.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Palisander

Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Budapest, HU
Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni. Four doors and four-drawer and the mirror. We have the complete dining suite: Table and six chairs and bar cabinet.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Sideboard by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
$4,813
H 66.15 in W 97.64 in D 18.9 in
Rare Whiskey Glass with Presenter, Includes Presenter and Four Set of Glasses
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the pleasures of Fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allo...
Category

2010s American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Shelving Unit for Glenn of California c1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning and very practicable three level shelving unit designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Well documented and uncommon piece executed in walnut. Beautiful vintage co...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

The Helix Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Helix chandelier is inspired by the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula has sometimes been referred to as the "Eye of God." In ancient art, design, and architecture, the use of fracta...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

The Helix Chandelier
The Helix Chandelier
$125,000
H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
$25,000 / set
H 25.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, dressed with brass mounts frame the th...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
$26,492
H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Oak Side Table From France, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Side Table From France, Circa 1970. Unusual model with flared shelves. Light wear and use.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Side Table From France, Circa 1970
Vintage Oak Side Table From France, Circa 1970
$3,800
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard after Osaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large-scale Mid-Century sideboard features rich Italian rosewood construction, wide grain cabinet front doors, and unique brass finish trim. Exquisite Osvaldo Borsani style desi...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard after Osaldo Borsani
Italian Modern Rosewood Sideboard after Osaldo Borsani
$3,800 Sale Price
32% Off
H 35.5 in W 90.5 in D 22.5 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, side table, oak, Italy, 1970s This delightful side table, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a good example of woodworking artistry....
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
$1,800
H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 20.48 in
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Expensive Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of expensive sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of modern, contemporary or abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 94 modern, 56 contemporary, 51 Pop Art, 28 Surrealist and 27 abstract examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Expensive sculptures available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, black, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but (after) Pablo Picasso, Fratelli Alinari, Pablo Picasso, Jeff Robb and after Jean-Michel Basquiat produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in lithograph, paint and metal — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Expensive Sculptures?

Prices for pieces in our collection of expensive sculptures start at $125 and top out at $1,800,000 with the average selling for $2,461.