$1,590
Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture in Experimental Ash Clay, Pit-Fired
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This expressionist ceramic head sculpture is made from experimental clay enriched with recycled ash and pit-fired to produce an intensely textured, smoke-darkened surface.
Clay
Expressionist Ceramic Portrait Sculpture Head With Bandana Refractory Clay Art
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressionist ceramic portrait sculpture in refractory clay exploring identity, introspection, and the emotional presence of the human face.
Ceramic, Tin Glaze
Cobalt Carbonate-Glazed Buño Clay Head – Hand-Built Ceramic Bust, Expressionist
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Cobalt carbonate-glazed Buño clay head sculpture evokes organic textures and introspective narratives in Aldonza’s “Testas” series. This hand-built ceramic bust (33 × 20 × 25 cm) is ...
Clay, Glaze
Reclining Ceramic Head Expresionist Sculpture in Glazed Experimental Ash Clay
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This reclining ceramic head sculpture is formed from experimental clay enriched with recycled ash and gas-kiln glazed to create a layered, mineral-toned surface. Created by Spanish ...
Clay
Expressive Ceramic Sculpture of Crouching Human Figure, Glazed Refractory Clay
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressive figurative ceramic sculpture depicting a crouching human figure absorbed in its own inner world. Hand-modelled in glazed refractory clay, Fuxido I (2026) belongs to Óscar ...
Clay
Textured Ceramic Head Sculpture, Stone-Like Refractory Clay Indoor and Outdoor
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
A monumental expressionist ceramic head sculpture where clay takes on the appearance of weathered stone, blurring the boundaries between portrait, geology and landscape.
Clay, Glaze
$1,206Sale Price|20% Off
Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Refractory Stoneware Kintsugi Repair
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressionist stoneware head sculpture featuring kintsugi gold repair, exploring material transformation, individuality and the expressive potential of ceramic form. Testa 6 is a un...
Clay, Glaze
$1,015Sale Price|25% Off
Brutalist Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Testa Nº12 – Refractory Stoneware
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This ceramic head sculpture from the Testas series, titled Testa Nº12, is an expressionist exploration of the human face in refractory stoneware fired in reduction.
Clay, Glaze
Abstract Expressionist Ceramic Sculpture, Etruscan Inspired, 1993
Located in Cotignac, FR
Abstract Expressionist ceramic by French artist Claude Urbani. Signed to the front side and dated 93. Incised Antibes 1993 to the reverse. Urbani is a ceramicist, sculptor, modeler ...
Clay, Terracotta, Glaze
$2,713Sale Price|20% Off
Expressionist Stoneware Head Sculpture Figurative Ceramic Portrait Testa 10
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Expressionist stoneware head sculpture depicting a monumental human portrait, hand-modeled in refractory stoneware and fired in reduction to reveal rich textures, fissures and organi...
Clay, Glaze
$1,800
"Epoxy Glued Ming Dynasty, " Original Clay Sculpture signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Epoxy Glued Ming Dynasty" is an original acrylic-painted clay sculpture by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the bottom.
Clay, Wood, Acrylic
Expresionist Nephiline-Manganese Glazed Ceramic Head. High-Temperature Clay Bust
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Nephiline and manganese glazed Buño clay head sculpture channels organic textures and existential introspection in Aldonza’s evocative “Testas” series. Nephiline-Manganese Glazed Cer...
Clay, Glaze
Italian Abstract Expressionist Ceramic Sculpture by Enrico Stropparo, 1980s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to present this ceramic sculptural opera by Italian artist Enrico Stropparo, created between the 1980s and 1990s and strongly influenced by Abstract Expressionism. We ...
Clay, Earthenware
$2,650Sale Price|25% Off
Ceramic Expressionist Head in White Stoneware with Bismuth Rakú Glaze. Testa 9
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa 9 is an expressionist ceramic head sculpture created in white stoneware with a bismuth Rakú glaze. This ceramic head belongs to the artist’s Testas series, a body of work compo...
Clay, Glaze
$3,092Sale Price|25% Off
Stoneware Fired in Reduction with Embedded Barbed Wire, Sculpture "Testa N.14"
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa 14 is a large-format work from the Testas series, a sculptural project dedicated to the exploration of the human head as a universal and timeless form. Crafted in refractory st...
Iron
Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
A dark grey ceramic head with a deep, steady gaze and a weathered metal-like surface explores the expressive possibilities of the human face. Created by Spanish artist Óscar Aldonza...
Clay, Glaze
$2,768
Hyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete
By Ruth Vidal
Located in Carballo, ES
Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...
Concrete
Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture
By Ruth Vidal
Located in Carballo, ES
Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...
Concrete
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Sculptural Bust by Bedford, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Entropy a compelling and unique bust by American Ceramic Arist, Bedford, c. 1960's. Expertly handcrafted earthenware, stains, oxides. "I use the word entropy as a metaphor for change...
Clay
1986 Deborah Ballard "Stress" Ceramic Figural Art Sculpture Head Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
1986 Deborah Ballard "Stress" Ceramic Figural Art Sculpture Made from fired white clay by Deborah Ballard (b.1951). Deborah is a Native American who was born in Dallas. She had a ...
Clay
$1,130Sale Price|25% Off
Testa Nº 8 Expresionist Ceramic Head in White Stoneware with Bismuth Raku Glaze
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa nº 8 is an expressionist ceramic head sculpture from the Testas series, modeled in white stoneware and finished with a distinctive bismuth raku glaze. This ceramic head, measur...
Clay, Glaze
1986 Margie Hughto Unique Summer Fragments Glazed Ceramic Wall Sculpture Artwork
By Margie Hughto
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous 1986 Margie Hughto original one-of-a-kind summer fragments glazed ceramic wall sculpture artwork. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right front and titled on ...
Ceramic, Clay, Wood, Paint
Expressive White Bust of a Man With Mustache And Long Hair
Located in Hannover, DE
This artistic head of a man, created by an unknown artist, is extraordinary and expressive. This lovely head was passed down from the estate of an art collector and connoisseur of be...
Clay
Contemporary Off-White Clay Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Filippo Rossato is an Italian artist. His works are inspired by the suggestions derived from the sea world, environment where the artist approches after he moves in the east Liguria....
Clay
Unavailable
H 18 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Untitled Plate (Gas-Fired Ceramic California Clay Sculpture)
By Peter Voulkos
Located in New York, NY
Peter Voulkos (b. 1924, Bozeman, MT; d. 2002, Bowling Green, OH) was a West Coast sculptor known for incorporating an array of modernist influences into his ceramics practice. Widely...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20 in W 20 in D 2 in
Untitled Gas-Fired Ceramic Plate (California Clay / American Clay Revolution)
By Peter Voulkos
Located in New York, NY
Peter Voulkos (b. 1924, Bozeman, MT; d. 2002, Bowling Green, OH) was a West Coast sculptor known for incorporating an array of modernist influences into his ceramics practice. Widely...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 4 in
Reclining Nude Sculpture by Stephanie Wheeler
By Stephanie Wheeler
Located in Smyrna, GA
Clay reclining nude sculpture by Stephanie Wheeler. Abstract style with painterly qualities . Signed Great tabletop piece !
Clay
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Love , rencontre , original bronze mural sculpture, patina from Nicole Durand
By Nicole Durand
Located in Ventimiglia, Imperia
Rencontre title of the piece can be used as a mural or as a sculpture the 2 lovers discover each other and the box around them create intimicy… This unique Jewel from Nicole Durand ...
Bronze
Anacapa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Anacapa 2021 26" x 9" x 10" clay and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is a mult...
Clay, Glaze
Traveler
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Traveler 2023 21" x 9" x 5" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Antibes
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antibes 2023 11" x 26" x 11" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Alexandria
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Alexandria 2023 28" x 12" x 8" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Artemisia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Artemisia 2023 18" x 9" x 3" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Aveline
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Aveline 2023 23" x 10" x 6" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Izmir
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Izmir 2023 16" x 6" x 3" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is a m...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Sequoia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Sequoia 2023 22" x 8" x 6" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is a...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Tangier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Tangier 2023 30" x 14" x 7" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Valencia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Valencia 2023 18" x 8" x 8" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Suffragette III
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Suffragette III 2022 36" x 14" x 14" clay and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor ...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Achillea
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Achillea 2023 30" x 12" x 12" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor i...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Elysium
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elysium 2023 18" x 10" x 14" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor i...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Paloma
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Paloma 2023 29" x 16" x 19" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is ...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
Izola
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Izola 2023 21" x 9" x 5" clay, slip and glazes multi-fired to 2165 degrees Fahrenheit Considered a leading figure in the second generation of Bay Area Figuration, Gregor is a m...
Ceramic, Clay, Slip, Glaze
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Black Refractory Clay with White Smoked Glaze and Forged Iron, "Testa 16"
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Testa 16 is one of the largest works within the Testas series, a sculptural project exploring the human head as a space of identity and collective resonance. This contemporary sculpt...
Iron
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H 27.56 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
Large Ceramic Head Sculpture – Expressive Textured Surface, Testa Series No. 15
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
The scale of this ceramic head distinguishes it within the Testa series, offering an imposing work that embodies both expressionist energy and organic unpredictability. The sculptur...
Clay, Glaze
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H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
Large-Scale Ceramic Head Sculpture with Forged Iron Collar – Testa No. 17
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large-scale ceramic head sculpture in refractory clay with manganese patina and forged iron collar. Testa No. 17 is one of the most monumental works in Óscar Aldonza’s “Testas” serie...
Iron
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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Early 1940s Abstract Pottery Vase #2 after George Ohr
By Hamilton Achille Wolf
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful rendition of a "Mad Potter of Biloxi George Ohr" style vase by Hamilton Achille Wolf (American, 1883 - 1967). Size: 6" H x 4" W. A Post War California abstract expression...
Clay, Varnish
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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
PICASSO Porcelain MADOURA PLEIN FEU Sujet Colombe (Dove Subject)
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in tel aviv, IL
Pablo Picasso is regarded as one of the central figures of 20th-century art. While his work spans a wide range of movements - from Expressionism and Neoclassicism to Surrealism. He i...
Ceramic, Clay
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H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
Early 1940s Abstract Pottery Vase #1 After George OHR
By Hamilton Achille Wolf
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful rendition of a "Mad Potter of Biloxi George OHR" style clay and tempera color vase by Hamilton Wolf. Size: 6" H x 4" W. A Post war California artist, Hamilton Achille Wol...
Clay, Varnish, Tempera
Three Gossiping Ladies on a Park Bench
Located in Milford, NH
A rare early figural work by well-known American Modernist ceramic artist Marilyn Fox (20th c). Her figurative & abstract ceramic works, often hand-built, using slab clay constructio...
Clay, Charcoal
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H 4 in W 9 in
Fine 1950's French Expressionist Sculpture in Clay Nude Lady Model
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model by Josine Vignon, French 1922-2022 clay sculpture approx 4 x 9 inches provenance: the artists estate
Clay
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.
For nearly three decades, San Francisco–based Todd Hosfelt has curated against the grain — with a show on the legendary modernist Harry Bertoia the latest case in point.
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Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.