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The Thinker Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
renowned sculpture “The Thinker” by Rodin (“Il Pensatore” in Italian). Capturing a young man ruminating, a
Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Thinker Sculpture
The Thinker Sculpture
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
By Think Big
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
H 1.19 in W 9.45 in D 35.83 in
Think Big Post Modern Over Sized Salt Shaker
By Think Big
Located in Garnerville, NY
The collaborative concept of Phyllis Prinz and Robert Malkin in the late 1970s-1990s showcased and retailed oversized objects to the public. The advice of good friends went ignored a...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Sculpture Sandstone Carved Figurative The Thinker
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Thinker Mid-Century Modern, sandstone sculpture depicting a seated man, artist unknown This
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

After The Thinker, Modern Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Permanently exhibited at the Musee Rodin in Paris, ‘The Thinker’ (French: Le Penseur), the original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED
Located in East Hampton, NY
Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exotic thinker man sculpture, 1950-1970. Wooden sculpture of a thinker man. The model underlines
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
Exotic Thinker Man Sculpture, 1950-1970
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 2.96 in
‘The Thinker’ Carved Kneeling Statue by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered kneeling statue titled ‘The Thinker’ was reputedly carved by a student of 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Maitland Smith Tessilated Marble & Brass Turtle Thinker Obelisk Sculpture 20”
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith stone tesslated marble stone obelisk sculpture standing on the backs of four
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Regency Patinated Plaster Agusta Rodin “The Thinker” Bookends - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency bookends. A reproduction of Auguste Robin’s “The Thinker”. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Bronze Skeleton Thinker on Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Skeleton Thinker on Marble Base is a striking addition
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s. Made of silvered bronze
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

The Rat of the City and the Rat of the Fields Animal Bronze XIXth
Located in Marseille, FR
. I leave life to think What did these two friends do. The treat was very honest, Nothing was missing
Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Susi Singer pair of terracotta figures, sculptures, signed.
By Susi Singer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the very well known jewish artist Susi Selma Singer.We think these pieces were
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Hand Carved Distinguished Gentlemen Sculptures
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bring these gentlemen to life with a realism seldom achieved in wooden sculptures. The attention to
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Ashamed of Myself" a New Bronze Sculpture by Ivan Palmer
By Ivan Palmer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
works to be exhibited and I think you will understand why we are excited as they are wonderful works
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

X4 Sculpture Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
Located in London, GB
handcraft wooden pieces sits somewhere between furniture, object and sculpture. The designs start as a 2D
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak

X4 Sculpture Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
X4 Sculpture Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of a Roman Woman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian original painted plaster sculpture of a young Roman woman in nice gilt dress and flower
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Tree of Knowledge 1 Sculpture by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree of knowledge 1 sculpture by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 250 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tree of Knowledge 2 Sculpture by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree of Knowledge 2 sculpture by Michael Gittings Dimensions: d 90 x w 90 x h 250 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculpture of Plaster, signed Gallé and dated -93 (1893)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Thinker" in its pose. The sculpture has a great patina. The sculpture comes from the workshop of the
Category

Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
it FABULOUS? We sure think so!! This is a stunning vintage mid-century modern nightstand or end table
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Patinated Brass the Thinker Pair of Bookends After Rodin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair bookends, in polished patinated brass after Rodin The Thinker sculpture, a great piece of
Category

20th Century American Romantic Bookends

Materials

Metal

Unique Pair of Contemporary Art Painted Fiberglass Boy Sculptures Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
artist … we think “Laqi”. These sculptures are a pair of the ‘cutest’ pieces of contemporary sculpture
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Black Oval Ceramic Sculpture with 2 Rows of Small Pointed Feet
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
A new series of small sculptures in the Modern Totemic vein. Not exactly humanistic, but they do
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stanley Stangren, Abduction of Europa, Modernist Terracotta Sculpture, ca. 1950
By Stanley R. Stangren
Located in New York, NY
materials, including oils, watercolor, ceramic and stone sculptures; and fine jewelry. Stangren’s painting
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

'Birth of Venus Williams' Cast Bronze Sculpture by David Bender
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Williams challenges what beauty means today. I would like to think that beauty is defined by diversity
Category

2010s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Polychrome Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Young Horse Riding Napoleon
Located in Lisse, NL
you put this striking sculpture on display, it will never fail to impress. We think it dates from the
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare 13th Century Christ on the Cross
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, parallel one to the other, let us think his feet where placed side by side as in the 12th century’s
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare 13th Century Christ on the Cross
Rare 13th Century Christ on the Cross
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 5.91 in
Oversize Handmade Guitar Sculpture
Located in Highland, IN
tall. It makes us think of Claes Oldenberg's playful sculptures and looks like it could be a display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Oversize Handmade Guitar Sculpture
Oversize Handmade Guitar Sculpture
H 76.25 in W 25.75 in D 4 in
Camel Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Camel sculpture by Pulpo Dimensions: D22 x W8.5 x H18.5cm. Materials: bronze. A crash, a
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Camel Sculpture by Pulpo
Camel Sculpture by Pulpo
H 7.29 in W 3.35 in D 8.67 in
Deer Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Deer sculpture by Pulpo Dimensions: D14 x W7 x H18 cm Materials: bronze A crash, a tower, a
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Deer Sculpture by Pulpo
Deer Sculpture by Pulpo
H 7.09 in W 2.76 in D 5.52 in
Rhino Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhino sculpture by Pulpo. Dimensions: D24.5 x W12 x H14.5 cm. Materials: bronze. A crash, a
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rhino Sculpture by Pulpo
Rhino Sculpture by Pulpo
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 9.65 in
Swan Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Swan sculpture by Pulpo Dimensions: D9 x W5 x H9 cm Materials: bronze A crash, a tower, a herd
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Swan Sculpture by Pulpo
Swan Sculpture by Pulpo
H 3.55 in W 1.97 in D 3.55 in
Giraffe Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Giraffe sculpture by Pulpo Dimensions: D12 x W6 x H28 cm Materials: bronze A Crash, a tower, a
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Giraffe Sculpture by Pulpo
Giraffe Sculpture by Pulpo
H 11.03 in W 2.37 in D 4.73 in
Gorilla Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Gorilla sculpture by Pulpo Dimensions: D20 x W15 x H21 cm Materials: bronze A crash, a tower
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2010s German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gorilla Sculpture by Pulpo
Gorilla Sculpture by Pulpo
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Cycle of Life Totem - Tropical Depression, handmade sculpture in metal and wood
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Gamboa, PA
Cycle of Life Totem - Tropical Depression, post-modern sculpture in metal and wood handmade in
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

#1 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
Located in Geneve, CH
#1 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas Dimensions: D 31.75 x W 48.26 x H 44.45 cm Materials: Stoneware
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

#1 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
#1 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
H 17.51 in W 19.01 in D 12.51 in
#3 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
Located in Geneve, CH
#3 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas Dimensions: D 22.86 x W 17.78 x H 16.51 cm Materials: Stoneware
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

#3 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
#3 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
H 6.51 in W 7.01 in D 9.01 in
#2 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
Located in Geneve, CH
#2 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas Dimensions: D 16.51 x W 16.51 x H 50.16 cm Materials: Stoneware
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

#2 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
#2 Sculpture by Evamarie Pappas
H 19.75 in W 6.51 in D 6.51 in
Scandinavian Abstract Wooden Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Scandinavian abstract wooden sculpture in solid teak and beechwood made by an unknown
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Abstract Wooden Sculpture, 1960s
Scandinavian Abstract Wooden Sculpture, 1960s
H 42.13 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Hand Painted Pair of Lady Bust Sculptures by Clodion Aka Claude Michel
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Lisse, NL
think these were cast using the original molds of the Clodion sculptures, we think ours were created in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Busts

Materials

Spelter

Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful sculpture and a beautiful, mixed materials work of art. This serene yet strong face on a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Busts

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

X4 Object Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
Located in London, GB
handcraft wooden pieces sits somewhere between furniture, object and sculpture. The designs start as a 2D
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak

X4 Object Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
X4 Object Contemporary Sculpture in Oak
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in
Agustina Bottoni, Melodicware, Sound Sculpture
By Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Agustina Bottoni - Melodicware — sound sculpture 2018 Sculpted by Agustina Bottoni Hand-Sculpted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Agustina Bottoni, Melodicware, Sound Sculpture
Agustina Bottoni, Melodicware, Sound Sculpture
H 72.84 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Pink Granite Sculpture by Aldo Flecchia
Located in Milano, IT
This is a very rare and refined sculpture by Italian artist Aldo Flecchia, created in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s European Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Pink Granite Sculpture by Aldo Flecchia
Pink Granite Sculpture by Aldo Flecchia
H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Beautiful Hand Carved Art Deco Era Sculpture of Artist & Designer Chris De Moor
Located in Lisse, NL
nowadays (and this is the only difference we can think of right now), Chris de Moor probably did not have
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood, Teak

Alabama Chrome Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabama Chrome Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 90 x D 25 x H 40 cm Materials: Welded
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Alabama Chrome Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
Alabama Chrome Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in
Venus Chariot Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Venus Chariot Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 45 x D 10 x H 10 cm Material: Mouth Blown
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Venus Chariot Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
Venus Chariot Sculpture by Mark Sturkenboom
H 3.94 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period
Located in Madrid, ES
representations of the human body. This excellently crafted anthropomorphic sculpture displays well-represented
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Doodle Sculpture II by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Doodle sculpture II by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 14 x W 23 x H 24 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Doodle Sculpture II by Sofia Tufvasson
Doodle Sculpture II by Sofia Tufvasson
H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Doodle Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Doodle sculpture I by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 14 x W 23 x H 30 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Doodle Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
Doodle Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Doodle Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Doodle sculpture III by Sophie Rogers. Dimensions: D 14 x W 18 x H 23 cm. Materials: ceramic
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Doodle Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Doodle Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Doodle Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Doodle sculpture IV by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 17 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Doodle Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
Doodle Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Motion Sculpture II by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Motion sculpture II by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: W 28 x H 24 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze Other
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Motion Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Motion sculpture IV by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 17 x W 32 x H 25 cm Materials: Ceramic, glaze
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Motion Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
Motion Sculpture IV by Sofia Tufvasson
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Motion Sculpture I by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Motion sculpture I by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: W 17 x H 21 cm Materials: ceramic, glaze Other
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Motion Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Motion sculpture III by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: W 18 x H 35 cm. Materials: ceramic, glaze
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Balance Sculpture II by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance sculpture II by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: W 17 x H 15 Materials: Ceramic, glaze Other
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Balance Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance sculpture III by Sophie Rogers Dimensions: D 25 x W 22 x H 32 Materials: ceramic, glaze
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Balance Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
Balance Sculpture III by Sofia Tufvasson
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The Thinker statue is supposed to be Dante Alighieri. Born in Florence, Italy, in 1265, he was a poet and philosopher. Today, he is best known as the author of The Divine Comedy. Through his statue of Dante, Auguste Rodin intended to portray the writer gazing down into the circles of Hell as part of a larger work called The Gates of Hell. Find a diverse assortment of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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    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.

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    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

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    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

  • 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.
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    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.
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    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A plaster cast sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art produced by pouring liquid plaster into a mold that the artist carves. In some cases, the resulting cast is the finished artwork. Other times, the artist uses the cast as a reference for carving stone or marble. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sculpture art.
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    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021
    An artist who creates sculpture is called a sculptor.
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    If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    There are three types of relief in sculpting: high, sunken and bas. The difference between the type of reliefs is how deeply carved the figures are on the surface. Shop a wide range of collectable sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Inuit sculptures are made out of soapstone or serpentine. These deposits are found in the Arctic and range from black to light green. You can shop a collection of Inuit art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.