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Raul Valdivieso

Latin American Sculpture by Raúl Valdivieso
By Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Washington, DC
Bronze sculpture by Latin American sculptor Raúl Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993). Valdivieso is
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Latin American Raúl Valdivieso Bronze Organic Abstract Sculpture
By Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Washington, DC
Appealing bronze organic sculpture by Latin American sculptor Raúl Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Latin American Raúl Valdivieso Organic Abstract Bronze Metal Sculpture
By Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Washington, DC
Abstract modern sculpture by Latin American sculptor Raúl Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993
Category

1970s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Angels
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Presence of Classical Sculpture (Ricardo Mesa, Palolo Valdés, Raúl Valdivieso and Lucía Waiser). Santiago
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

  • Angels
  • Angels
  • Angels
  • Angels
H 15 in. W 22 in. D 0.01 in.
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Untitled (1/5), 1960
By Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Kensington, MD
Raúl Valdivieso [Chilean, 1931-1993] Untitled (1/5), 1960 Silvered Bronze 11.5 x 11.5 x 4.75 inches
Category

1960s Sculptures

  • Untitled (1/5), 1960
  • Untitled (1/5), 1960
  • Untitled (1/5), 1960
  • Untitled (1/5), 1960
H 11.5 in. W 11.5 in. D 4.75 in.
Raul Valdivieso Latin American Ceramic Sculpture
By Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Washington, DC
Ceramic sculpture by Latin American sculptor Raúl Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993). Valdivieso is
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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 metalbronze 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.)

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