Surely you’ll find the exact piece of metal balloon sculpture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many
Contemporary,
Pop Art and
Abstract versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of metal balloon sculpture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of metal balloon sculpture is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes
gray,
beige and
white. Creating an object in our assortment of metal balloon sculpture has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by
Joe Suzuki,
Jeff Koons and
Nayla Saroufim are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in
metal,
organic material and
resin — can elevate any room of your home.
A piece of metal balloon sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $21,857.
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.
Browse 1stDibs for an extensive collection of figurative sculptures and find the next addition to your collection.