Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, bronze sculpture, ropes, mutual help, International artist, Israeli
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
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Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, bronze sculpture, ropes, mutual help, International artist, Israeli
Bronze
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, bronze sculpture, ropes, mutual help, International artist, Israeli
Bronze
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, bronze sculpture, ropes, mutual help, International artist, Israeli
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Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture, Nude figure, Rope sculpture, elevation, international
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Tolla Inbar, Pegasus, bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Pegasus, bronze sculpture, horse, mutual help, spiritual sculpture, International
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Tolla Inbar, Rise Above, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Rise Above, Bronze sculpture, Figurative art, Human Figure
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$13,000
H 45.27 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Tolla Inbar, Dynamic relation, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Dynamic relation, Bronze sculpture. Edition of 50
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Tolla Inbar, Happy books, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, My first book, bronze sculpture, International artist, Israeli artist, Figurative
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Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, outdoor bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, outdoor sculpture, large piece, garden sculptures, bronze sculpture
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Tolla Inbar, My first book, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, My first book, bronze sculpture, International artist, Israeli artist, Figurative
Bronze
$16,000
H 39.37 in W 39.37 in D 9.84 in
Tolla Inbar, Circle of Life, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Circle of Life, bronze sculpture, International artist, Israeli artist, Figurative
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Tolla Inbar, Give and take, bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Pegasus, bronze sculpture, swing sculpture, mutual help, androgyne, spiritual
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Tolla Inbar, Spiral circle of life, Black sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Spiral circle of life, Bronze sculpture, International artist, Israeli artist
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 51.19 in W 47.25 in
Tolla Inbar, Spiral circle of life, Gold sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Spiral circle of life, Bronze sculpture, International artist, Israeli artist
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 51.18 in W 19.68 in D 19.68 in
Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture, Nude figure, Rope sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture, Nude figure, Rope sculpture, elevation, international
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Aspiration
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tolla Inbar is an international sculpture artist. Born in Germany in 1958, Tolla attended the Merz
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Unlocking Spiritual Mysteries
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tolla Inbar is an international sculpture artist. Born in Germany in 1958, Tolla attended the Merz
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Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 16 in
Tolla Inbar Leisure Renewing Forces Signed Bronze Sculpture Figurative Large Art
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tolla Inbar Authentic & Large Original Bronze Sculpture, listed with the Submit Best Offer option
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Choices
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'ADAMAR FINE ARTS' for Market Art & Design A single character sculpture from the artist's iconic ladder series, this new work combines the energy in movement with the po...
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Lonesome George
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'ADAMAR FINE ARTS' for Market Art & Design This bronze work of the Galapagos turtle George comes with tow small baby Georges. It is an indoor outdoor bronze sculpture t...
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"Circle of Life" 12 Figures
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
variations, this particular one features 12 figures. Tolla Inbar was born in Germany in 1958. After attending
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Puzzled 110
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
A new edition of one of Tolla's most popular works in a new and exciting version.
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Accumulating Knowledge
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
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Free Motion
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
Part of a new series of work by this talented bronze artist, this work is energetic and fun while relating to life's real struggles and joys.
Holding On
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
Part of a new group of sculptures, this works is alive with the energy and playfulness of all of the artist's works
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Horse
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This bronze horse is stylized and elegant in the artist's interpretation of this beautiful animal
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Tolla Inbar, Inspiration, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Inspiration, bronze sculpture, Books, reading, International artist, Israeli artist
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Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Encouragement, bronze sculpture, ropes, mutual help, International artist, Israeli
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Tolla Inbar, Rise Above, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Rise Above, Bronze sculpture, Figurative art, Human Figure
Bronze
Sold
H 51.18 in W 19.68 in D 19.68 in
Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture, Nude figure, Rope sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Aspiration, Bronze Sculpture, Nude figure, Rope sculpture, elevation, international
Bronze
Sold
H 36 in W 8 in D 8 in
Choices Dynamic Bronze Ladder Energetic Tolla InbarSculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
A single character sculpture from the artist's iconic ladder series, this new work combines the energy in movement with the pondering of another of life's questions. The character is...
Bronze
Sold
H 43.3 in W 13.77 in D 13.77 in
Tolla, Sky is no longer the limit, spiritual theme, Bronze sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Tolla Inbar, Sky is no longer the limit, bronze sculpture, colored sculpture, nude figures
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Aspiration Quadro
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
glide them up is this large work by Tolla Inar. "Aspiration Quadro" is a monumental work that
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Free Motion
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
An energetic two character sculpture with the artist's iconic rope theme, this bronze sculpture is a new and exciting work of this world renowned artist.
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Holding On
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
A new energetic sculpture by one of the best known contemporary figurative artists combines the artist's iconic ropes theme and large scale characters.
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Sold
H 67 in W 14 in D 14 in
The Sky is No Longer the Limit bronze, figurative multiples large sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This special work is made out of bronze but looks like it could be ceramic or even wood. It is patined in several colors going from dark all the way up to very light in the last cha...
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Happy Books
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This bronze sculpture from the artist's newest series is based on her books series and combing with her new little people work. These fun loving characters move playfully around the...
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Support
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This bronze sculpture by this well known artist is a recurring theme for the artist - one of partnership and support in life. Her bronze characters defy the characteristics of the m...
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Circle of Life
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This new bronze edition by the artist features 9 characters all moving in a circular pattern through life. A very symbolic work, it stands for everyone in every situation, but seems...
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Playful Horse
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
This bronze work is from the artist's newest series of little people. This large horse is surrounded by small happy people jumping and running all around. The work is bronze. This wo...
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Sky High New
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Miami, FL
One bronze character holding a bronze rope that looks like a real rope as he holds a flying character who is suspended in the air. This energetic sculpture is filled with wonder as ...
Ethnic Energy
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Key to Happiness
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited edition cast 3/25. Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional
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Circle of Life
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited edition 4/8. Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional
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Aspiration
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Leap of Faith
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Sky High II
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
Reaching Out
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited edition cast 2/25. Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non
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Choices...Dilemma
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Accumulating Knowledge
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Balancing
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Achievement
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Sky Is No Longer The Limit
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Circle of Life
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
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Freemotion
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 3/8 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Swinging
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited edition cast 1/25. The sculpture comes in two pieces. Tolla was born in Germany in 1958
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H 48 in W 18 in D 18 in
"Sky is the Limit" Gravity Defying Bronze Figurative Sculpture
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 10/25 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Dynamic Relation
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 10/25 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Ways of Life
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 14/25 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Teamwork
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 6/25 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Support
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited Edition Cast 22/25 Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Accumulating Knowledge
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Limited edition 16/25. Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional
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Ethnic Energy
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
3 interchangeable masks. Tolla was born in Germany in 1958. She attended the Merz school in
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Circle of Life
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tolla’s bronze sculpture is perhaps best described as “non-conventional,” however, departing as it
Joyful Bike
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Tolla’s sculptures exhibit a mastery of cast bronze technique, defying its dense and weighty nature
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Tolla is considered one of the top Israeli artists working today. Born in Germany in 1958, Tolla attended the Merz school in Stuttgart until 1971. There she specialized in the art of ceramics and sculpture, developing her skill in an art form that would become a lifelong love story. Between 1977 - 1984 she studied at Bustan Institute and at Avni Institute of Arts, where she worked in stone and wood with well-known Russian sculptors. During these years of experimentation with varying materials, she transformed her style from realistic and figurative to more expressive and semi-abstract. Tolla describes her artistic process as a “relentless drive to keep creating different expressions of the ancient human spiritual quest for the divine.” This is evident in her rope sculptures which are both unique and naturalistic, balanced and fluid. In combining contrasting materials such as wood, metal, and bronze she is able to reflect tension or what she refers to as “spiritual optimism.” Tolla’s conviction is that, “our world is mostly composed of light and energy so that theoretically the victory of energy (spirit) over matter is only a question of time.” Tolla's works can be found in numerous private collections throughout Germany, France and the United States.
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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