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Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art
Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art

Located in Wembley, GB

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth: Modern Abstract Art This large

Category

Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Gold Plate

French Garden Sculpture on Plinth, Early 20th Century
French Garden Sculpture on Plinth, Early 20th Century

French Garden Sculpture on Plinth, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

elegantly raised on a plinth. Appears extremely well preserved with the most beautiful weathered patina. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Statues

Materials

Cement

Italian Plaster Male Torso Sculpture Of A Classical Athlete
Italian Plaster Male Torso Sculpture Of A Classical Athlete

Italian Plaster Male Torso Sculpture Of A Classical Athlete

Located in Houston, TX

plaster male torso sculpture on plinth. This is a beautiful detailed copy of an original ancient Greek

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Brutalist totem sculpture in cast bronze by Anna Mizak
Brutalist totem sculpture in cast bronze by Anna Mizak

Brutalist totem sculpture in cast bronze by Anna Mizak

Located in London, GB

Verdigris bronze totem sculpture on plinth base. Anna Mizak was born in 1939 in Poland. She

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth
Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth

Bronze Bust Sculpture on Marble Plinth

Located in London, GB

This strikingly naturalistic bronze sculpture was created in Florence in 1895. The bust depicts an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth
Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth

Modernist Bronze Bird Sculpture on Wood Slab Plinth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Modernist bronze bird sculpture on a wooden plinth. Gorgeous blue enamel finish. Heavy and finely

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

George Garrard Bronze Bulldog Lying on Plinth Sculpture
George Garrard Bronze Bulldog Lying on Plinth Sculpture

George Garrard Bronze Bulldog Lying on Plinth Sculpture

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

, landscape and portrait painter however was also renowned for his sculptures of animals. He was one of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Organic Biomorphic Patinated Ribbon Sculpture on a Plinth
Small Organic Biomorphic Patinated Ribbon Sculpture on a Plinth

Small Organic Biomorphic Patinated Ribbon Sculpture on a Plinth

By Dan Murphy

Located in Miami, FL

Small Organic Biomorphic Patinated Ribbon Sculpture on a Plinth Offered for sale is a small but

Category

Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth
'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth

'Nico Jnr' Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla on a bronze plinth

By Tobias Martin

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Nico Jnr' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture. Based on the famous Gorilla 'Nico

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth
Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth

Vintage Original Abstract Studio Pottery Sculpture on Coquina Block Plinth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This compelling original studio pottery sculpture is a masterwork of Organic Modernism, featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Sculpture of Elongated Male and Female on Marble Plinth
Bronze Sculpture of Elongated Male and Female on Marble Plinth

Bronze Sculpture of Elongated Male and Female on Marble Plinth

Located in London, GB

The elongated cast bronze sculpture of abstracted figures in a deep patinated brown show jagged

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Ram Sculpture on Lucite Plinth Signed M. Katz
Brutalist Bronze Ram Sculpture on Lucite Plinth Signed M. Katz

Brutalist Bronze Ram Sculpture on Lucite Plinth Signed M. Katz

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Brutalist bronze ram sculpture on Lucite plinth signed M. Katz.

Category

20th Century Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward
Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward

Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward

Located in London, GB

Hand-carved sculpture in moss green marble / granite on a polished round bronze plinth by the late

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Marble, Bronze

Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base
Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base

Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base

Located in New York, NY

This Ancient Cypriot Ceramic Sculpture of a Horse on Wood Plinth Base originates from Cyprus

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

European Sculptor, Large Sculpture in Gold Decorated Metal on Marble Plinth
European Sculptor, Large Sculpture in Gold Decorated Metal on Marble Plinth

European Sculptor, Large Sculpture in Gold Decorated Metal on Marble Plinth

Located in København, Copenhagen

European sculptor. Large sculpture in gold decorated metal on a marble plinth. Late 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Late 19th Century American Bronze Sculpture Wild Stag on Marble Plinth
Late 19th Century American Bronze Sculpture Wild Stag on Marble Plinth

Late 19th Century American Bronze Sculpture Wild Stag on Marble Plinth

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th-century bronze sculpture depicts a wild stag in mid-call, standing on a textured

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures on Plinth Bases Description

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Brutalist  Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Tall Black Marble Plinth Dutch 1980's
Brutalist  Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Tall Black Marble Plinth Dutch 1980's

Brutalist Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Tall Black Marble Plinth Dutch 1980's

Located in London, GB

One of a two of Brutalist abstract sculptures by Dutch artist Rien Goené (1929-2013) circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Carved Griffins On Plinths
Pair Of Carved Griffins On Plinths

Pair Of Carved Griffins On Plinths

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of English carved fruitwood griffins, on plinths.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture of a Lion on a Marble Plinth
Antique Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture of a Lion on a Marble Plinth

Antique Egyptian Revival Bronze Sculpture of a Lion on a Marble Plinth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Egyptian Revival bronze sculpture. In the form of a male lion. Mounted atop a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth
Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth

Cambodian Stone Statue on Plinth

Located in Basildon, London

-softened details, possesses a rich and compelling history. It is mounted on a sleek, modern plinth, whose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape of a horse on a plinth.
Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape of a horse on a plinth.

Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape of a horse on a plinth.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Unknown sculptor. Large sculpture in the shape of a horse on a plinth. In patinated metal. Heavy

Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Sculptures of Dancing Frogs and Stork on Birch Plinth Base
Pair of Brass Sculptures of Dancing Frogs and Stork on Birch Plinth Base

Pair of Brass Sculptures of Dancing Frogs and Stork on Birch Plinth Base

By Theodore Alexander

Located in London, GB

Brass Frog Dance Sculpture—a captivating scene of antique brass frogs engaged in a lively dance on

Category

2010s Vietnamese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Rubin, French B. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth
Rubin, French B. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth

Rubin, French B. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth

By August Rubin

Located in Germantown, MD

After Auguste Eugène Rubin, French b. 1841 Leda And The Swan, Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth

Category

20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ancient Ghandaran Green Schist Sculpture of the Buddha on a Wooden Plinth
Ancient Ghandaran Green Schist Sculpture of the Buddha on a Wooden Plinth

Ancient Ghandaran Green Schist Sculpture of the Buddha on a Wooden Plinth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a wooden rectangular plinth. Simply a wonderful ancient Buddhist sculpture! Date: ca. 1st to 5th

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Schist

Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth

Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Face on Plinth

By Clyde Burt

Located in Chicago, IL

Clyde Burt figural ceramic face on attached plinth in glazed stoneware and hand painted face

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Museum Plaster Romanesque Capital Model on Plinth
French Museum Plaster Romanesque Capital Model on Plinth

French Museum Plaster Romanesque Capital Model on Plinth

By Atelier de moulage du Louvre

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

plinth, made by the French Louvre Museum workshops in the late 19th/early 20th century (stamped). The

Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Mounted Objects

Materials

Plaster, Oak

Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth

Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Norwood, NJ

. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standing on a unique doré gilt bronze mounted marble plinth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Chef's Pounder on Marble Plinth
19th Century French Chef's Pounder on Marble Plinth

19th Century French Chef's Pounder on Marble Plinth

Located in Chicago, IL

grain glows warmly, smoothed by generations of chefs. Perched on a marble plinth, this humble kitchen

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Buddha Head Stand Antique Decorative RESIN BUDDHA HEAD ON STAND 1960
Buddha Head Stand Antique Decorative RESIN BUDDHA HEAD ON STAND 1960

Buddha Head Stand Antique Decorative RESIN BUDDHA HEAD ON STAND 1960

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Buddha Head Sculpture on Plinth - Spiritual Home Décor & Interior Design Accent

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head on Plinth
Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head on Plinth

Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Horse Head on Plinth

Located in Houston, TX

Stately Italian white glazed terra cotta horse head sculpture on stand. Small chipping of glaze

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth.  Circa 1880
French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth.  Circa 1880

French Terracotta Lion on Rocky Plinth. Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

French Terracotta roaring lion mounted on rocky rectangular plinth. Plaque reads Lion Guettant Sa

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

A Rare Pair of Neapolitan Papier Mache Figures on Plinths
A Rare Pair of Neapolitan Papier Mache Figures on Plinths

A Rare Pair of Neapolitan Papier Mache Figures on Plinths

Located in Sheffield, MA

Each figure is painted and gilded, and each resting on painted and polychromed plinths

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base
Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base

Large Cave Stalagmite Specimen on Plinth Base

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

specimen is mounted on a granite base, ready for display in a collector’s cabinet or on a shelf or plinth

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Italian Giltwood Cherub on Carved Plinth Base
19th Century Italian Giltwood Cherub on Carved Plinth Base

19th Century Italian Giltwood Cherub on Carved Plinth Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stepped architectural plinth. The cherub, rendered in expressive Baroque style, features finely modeled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth
19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth

19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautifully cast bronze of an older man lifting a younger woman as she clings to a floral sheaf. An allegory of age and youth? Susannah and the Elders? It is hard to say what the a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Anthony Redmile Taxidermy Gazelle Skull on Brass Plinth, 1970s.
Anthony Redmile Taxidermy Gazelle Skull on Brass Plinth, 1970s.

Anthony Redmile Taxidermy Gazelle Skull on Brass Plinth, 1970s.

Located in Dublin 8, IE

slightly forward, capturing the animal’s natural poise. Mounted on a polished brass plinth, the composition

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair
Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair

Italian Putti Bronzes on Marble Column Plinths, a Pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of putti bronzes on porphyry and sienna marble column plinths. Italian, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.
Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.

Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Harvest Putti Cherub Figures on Marble Plinth. Measures 2.75" in

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Boho Plaster Elephant Tusks on Coquina Plinth - a Pair
Vintage Boho Plaster Elephant Tusks on Coquina Plinth - a Pair

Vintage Boho Plaster Elephant Tusks on Coquina Plinth - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

mounted on a textured coquina stone plinth. The tusks' elegant curves and intricate detailing evoke a

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Rhinoceros by Theodore Alexander on a Rococo Style Granite Plinth
Bronze Rhinoceros by Theodore Alexander on a Rococo Style Granite Plinth

Bronze Rhinoceros by Theodore Alexander on a Rococo Style Granite Plinth

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare decorative bronze rhinoceros sculpture by Theodore Alexander. Modeled with strong anatomical

Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth
18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth

18th Carved Belgian Granite Roof Finial on Contemporary Wooden Plinth

Located in Dallas, TX

. Mounted more recently to a light brown wooden plinth with several layers of thick molding, our Belgian

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Granite

"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School

"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten
Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten

Bronze Bust on Marble Plinth by Georges Van der Straeten

By Georges Van der Straeten

Located in London, GB

Bronze bust on marble plinth by Georges van der Straeten Belgian, c. 1900 Measures: Height 69cm

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Grand Tour Style Souvenir Of David On A Marble Plinth
Small Grand Tour Style Souvenir Of David On A Marble Plinth

Small Grand Tour Style Souvenir Of David On A Marble Plinth

Located in Kent, Dover

A Small Italian Grand Tour style souvenir of David on a marble plinth.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Marble

20th C Antique Bronze Baby Goat on Wooden Plinth, Signed KEN
20th C Antique Bronze Baby Goat on Wooden Plinth, Signed KEN

20th C Antique Bronze Baby Goat on Wooden Plinth, Signed KEN

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century bronze sculpture depicting a young goat, rendered with a charmingly simple yet

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985
Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985

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

Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth
Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth

Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth

Located in Germantown, MD

Stunning Dore Bronze Sculpture of a Centaur in Battle on Slate Plinth. The Powerful Centaur Comes

Category

20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

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Sculpture On Plinth For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculpture on plinth available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every sculpture on plinth was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sculpture on plinth — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculpture on plinth made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Jean-Antoine Houdon, William Billy Haines and Bow Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful sculpture on plinth that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sculpture On Plinth?

A sculpture on plinth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Sculpture On Plinth
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Illusion 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    For 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 Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Love sculpture represents the changes in American culture that occurred during the 1960s due to the anti-war protests, the sexual revolution and the civil rights movement. You'll find a variety of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.