Price Upon Request
H 5 in W 5 in
Contemporary Wildlife Sculpture of a Water Bird 'Woodcock' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 28 in W 15 in
Contemporary large Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Pintail Head' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 9 in W 5 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Sculpture Patinated 'Woodcock' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 16.5 in W 8 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Green Sculpture 'Stilt' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 3 in W 10 in
'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in
Bronze
$3,550
H 7 in W 7 in
'Horse Mushroom' Contemporary desktop Bronze sculpture of mushrooms, white cream
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
$13,250
H 32 in W 12 in
Bronze Contemporary Sculpture of a Blue Heron Bird, Wildlife, Waterlife
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 42 in W 16 in
Contemporary Bronze Large Garden Sculpture 'Majestic Hare' of a Rabbit/Hare
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 34.5 in W 15 in
'Alert Hare' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Hare, patina brown, white
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 8 in W 9 in
'Lapwing' Contemporary Bronze Bird Sculpture swimming, patinated brown
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 11.5 in W 5 in
'Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom' Contemporary bronze sculpture of a British Mushroom
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 12 in W 5 in
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Standing Partridge' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 8 in W 8 in
Contemporary Bronze Bird Wildlife Sculpture 'Perching Partridge', wildlife
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 12 in W 5 in
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Moorhen' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in
'What me?' Solid Bronze Hare Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 6 in W 16 in
Hen Pheasant by Richard Smith. British Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 20 in
'Arctic Hare' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of a hare. Patinated White
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 29.5 in W 15 in
'Otter in Pursuit' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture Nature & Wildlife
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 10 in W 23 in
'Salmon' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Fish Modern British Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 12 in W 5 in
'Kingfisher' Solid Bronze British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 14 in W 8 in
'Great Crested Grebe' by Richard Smith Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 7 in W 15 in
'Grebe ' Solid Bronze swimming Bird Wildlife & Nature Sculpture, blue and white
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 14.5 in W 16 in
'Mallard' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Duck, Green Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in
'Boxing Hares' Contemporary Bronze sculpture, brown Hares Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 15 in W 10 in
'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in
'The Emperor' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of an Emperor Penguin
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 6.5 in W 10 in
'Woodpecker' Solid Bronze British Wildlife sculpture of a bird, red, green
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 8 in W 15 in
'Mallard Drake' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a duck, Green Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 6.5 in W 7 in
'Dipper' Solid Bronze Modern Bird Sculpture, British Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
8 vol. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote of La Mancha
Located in New York, NY
boards. Published: Edinburgh; William Paterson; 1879. H: 11 1/2” W: 9” D: 1 1/2”
Leather
Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Austin, TX
silver on gold. Rings such as this became popular in the late 18th century. Engraved "R.H. Paterson
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Sold
H 19 in W 8 in
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Seated Hare' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 20 in
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Taking it Easy' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Salmon by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 9 in W 5 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Sculpture Patinated 'Woodcock' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Sold
H 16.5 in W 8 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Green Sculpture 'Stilt' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
Solid Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Dab Chick' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 3 in W 10 in
'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery
By Richard Smith
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in
Bronze
Sold
H 5 in W 12 in
Contemporary Bronze Green Swimming Fish Sculpture 'Trout' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Solid Bronze Wildlife Sculpture 'Dab Chick' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 7 in W 7 in
'Horse Mushroom' Contemporary desktop Bronze sculpture of mushrooms, white cream
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
Sold
H 7 in W 7 in
'Horse Mushroom' Contemporary desktop Bronze sculpture of mushrooms, white cream
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 15 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Patinated Sculpture 'Vixen' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H
Bronze
Sold
H 12 in W 32 in
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture 'Lying Fox' by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H
Bronze
Sold
H 13 in W 8 in
'Grouse' Contemporary Bronze Country Wildlife Bird Sculpture, patinated brown
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
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H 5 in W 22 in
'Lying Hare' Solid Bronze Wildlife Sculpture with Brown Patina. Limited Edition.
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in
'Pintail Drake' British Wildlife & Nature Bronze Sculpture of a water duck
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 15 in
'Heron' Contemporary Bronze Bird. Wildlife & Nature Sculpture, Blue & White
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 14.5 in W 16 in
'Mallard' Solid Bronze Duck. Modern British, Wildlife & Nature Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 15 in
'Mallard Drake' Solid Bronze Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in
'Pintail Drake' British Wildlife & Nature Bronze Sculpture of a water duck
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 12 in
'Pintail Drake' British Wildlife & Nature Bronze Sculpture of a water duck
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in
'What me?' Solid Bronze Hare Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 6.5 in W 7 in
'Dipper' Solid Bronze Modern Bird Sculpture, British Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 13.5 in Dm 18 in
'Pintail Duck' Solid Bronze Bird. Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 12 in W 5 in
'Kingfisher' Solid Bronze British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by Richard Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 15 in
'Heron' Solid Bronze Bird. Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 6.5 in W 7 in
'Dipper' Solid Bronze Modern Bird Sculpture, British Wildlife & Nature
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in
'Robin' A Modern British Bronze Bird Sculpture. Wildlife & Nature Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 15 in W 10 in
'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The
Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 15 in
'Heron' Solid Bronze Bird. Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
Sold
H 5 in W 22 in
'Lying Hare' Solid Bronze Wildlife Sculpture with Brown Patina. Limited Edition.
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's
Bronze
$890
H 21.38 in W 17.75 in D 1.38 in
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
Wood
$4,110
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
$3,831
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Rare Solid Bronze Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Lovely Verdigris Patination
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique solid bronze coat of arms armorial crest with lovely natural verdigris patina This is a very good looking and well made coa...
Bronze
$1,200
H 15 in W 18.5 in D 8 in
1950s French Vintage Seated Deer Painted Sculpture Cast in Reconstituted Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French painted seated deer sculpture cast in reconstituted stone from the mid 20th century. This French painted statue features a quietly seated deer, with its ears and eye...
Stone
$2,318 / set
H 34 in W 20 in D 23 in
Pair of Teak Cane-Back Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery – Sotto Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
With their refined silhouette and thoughtful detailing, this pair of Sotto dining chairs exemplifies the Uultis commitment to quality, comfort, and design integrity. Crafted in teak ...
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Japanese Woven Bamboo Brazier by Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important piece of bamboo basketry art by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950), circa 1920s-1930s. The body of the bamboo brazier was made with smoked bamboo (susudake) and rattan and w...
Copper
Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Grete Jalk lounge chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition. New cushions, freshly reupholstered. Perfect condition.
Fabric, Teak
$968
H 19.7 in W 10.6 in D 2.8 in
Antique Giltwood & Gesso Coat of Arms with Eagle – Hand-Carved Decorative Crest
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th Century Carved Giltwood & Gesso Coat of Arms with Eagle – Rare Decorative Crest on Metal Stand A stunning and rare 18th-century carved giltwood and gesso coat of arms, this exce...
Giltwood
$200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 6.3 in
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #3 Bookend
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Steel
$12,500
H 51.5 in W 93 in D 54 in
Classical American Federal Gondola Sleigh Bed in Mahogany, Philadelphia, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite classical American gondola sleigh bed in fine West Indies mahogany from the Federal period in Philadelphia, circa 1830. Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek...
Mahogany
Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished. Desi...
Wood
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Zebra Hide
Sterling Silver Duck Bill Walking Cane Stick
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sterling Silver Duck Bill Walking Cane Stick. Probably American, but only marked Sterling. Bill I think is resin but could be ??. The stick is wood. Age appropriate wear.
Sterling Silver
$13,846 / set
H 41.34 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
Located in Firenze, IT
These two exceptional Italian 19th century Empire period sleigh beds dating back to 1790-1830 were sourced in Lucca, Tuscany. The beds, that can serve also as a daybeds or settee, sh...
Metal
$12,500 / set
H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high po...
Fabric, Wood
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.)
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