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Marble Plinth or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A substantial light gray marble plinth for sculpture, etc., for use as a bookend, in the Modern or
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in London, London
, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast.
The horse measures
Category
Vintage 1980s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.32 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Greyhound Bronze Figurehead On Plinth Ideal For Desk Paperweight Or Decoration.
Good Christmas Gift
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.93 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Large Antique York Stone Sculpture of Greek God
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique carved York stone sculpture of a Greek god.
This Victorian carved stone bust of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Geometric Plinth, Wood Veneer Pedestal, Basa B by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Basa Plinths, designed by the NONO design team, are a monolithic masterpiece. The natural
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Geometric Plinth, Wood Veneer Pedestal, Basa C by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Basa Plinths, designed by the NONO design team, are a monolithic masterpiece. The natural
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Geometric Plinth, Wood Veneer Pedestal, Basa A by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Basa Plinths, designed by the NONO design team, are a monolithic masterpiece. The natural
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Brutalist Style Side Table and Night Stand by Spinzi
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
is stunning as a plinth for a sculpture, or as a side table in a living room, and why not - as a
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 38
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 1 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 46
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 44
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 43
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 29
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 32
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 45
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 42
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 31
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 41
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 36
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 40
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 39
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 30
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 35
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 28
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 37
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 34
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Night Stand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 47
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Stool or Nightstand in Solid Wood Finish, Auxiliary Table Socle 33
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 16 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 13 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 10 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 21 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 17 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 20 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 22 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 18 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Nightstand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 26 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 19 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 25 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 27 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 15 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 8 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 7 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 24 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 23 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 12 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 9 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 11 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 14 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 6 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 5 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 3 by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Plywood
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 4 by Joel Escalona
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Side Table, Night Stand in Solid Wood, Auxiliary Table Socle 2 by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
plinth for a statue or sculpture.
In the past, the plinth was purely functional, serving only to
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Plywood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Side Table and Night Stand by Spinzi
By Spinzi
Located in Milan, IT
is stunning as a plinth for a sculpture, or as a side table in a living room, and why not - as a
Category
2010s Italian Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
19th Century German Biedermeier Brown Walnut Plinth for Sculpture Display, 1830
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th century German Biedermeier plinth was made for sculpture display or as a lamp stand. It
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Pedestals
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 34.06 in W 11.03 in L 34.06 in
Signed Equine Bronze by Gary Weisman
By Gary Weisman
Located in North Miami, FL
Fine bronze equine sculpture by Gary Weisman (American, b.1952) on wood plinth. Among the world's
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Vitrine or Bibiotheque in the Louis XV/XVI Transitionale Style
Located in Berlin, DE
legs in foliate sabots. The arched cornice forms a plinth for exhibiting a sculpture or a similar
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 60.24 in W 37.01 in D 14.57 in
Theodore Alexander Burl Wood Plinth Pedestal Sculpture Display Base 22"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Theodore Alexander burlwood plinth / pedestal / base for displaying a sculpture or
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Burl
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Plinth For Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of plinth for sculpture for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of plinth for sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of plinth for sculpture, we have 1029 options in-stock, while there are 132 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of plinth for sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of plinth for sculpture, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made piece of plinth for sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Joel Escalona, Josef Lorenzl and Demetre Chiparus are consistently popular.
How Much is a Plinth For Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of plinth for sculpture at 1stDibs is $3,838, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,231,978 for the highest priced.
Questions About Plinth For Sculpture
- What is a sofa plinth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
- What are sculptures in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
- What is abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- What is additive sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- What is a metal sculpture?1 Answer
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is contemporary sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- What are illusion sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sculpture series?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
- What is an alabaster sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is organic sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
- Are bronze sculptures cast?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
- Can tusk be used for sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How KAWS makes his sculptures varies. The New Jersey-born artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly works with a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood and bronze. By mixing up his techniques and experimenting with different mediums, KAWS can incorporate various colors and textures into his sculptures, figures and toys, and continues to innovate his practice.
In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable (and counterfeiters have since taken notice).
In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Find authentic KAWS art on 1stDibs. - How much is a marble sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The cost of a marble sculpture will vary depending on the size, artistic time, warehouse space, engineering and administration. Since marble is rarer it is more expensive than other types of rocks used for sculpture. On 1stDibs you will find figurative, abstract, still-life and nude marble sculptures starting from a range of $200 and upward.
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