Price Upon Request
Yin & Yang, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 2010+, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Yin & Yang, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time periods and cultures—it is the timeless paradox that opposites exist in harm...
Bronze
$9,750
Yin & Yang, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s Yin & Yang reflects a timeless truth shared across all cultures: opposites exist in harmony and define one another.
Bronze
$11,150
Duality, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, Atelier, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Duality Red Column Bronze Sculpture, Figurative, Signed, 2010-
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Duality Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Figurative Art, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
The Ritual Female Dancer Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 2010-
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
As an eternal expression of feminine energy, the figure symbolizes half of the vibrational dance of yin and yang. Magnetically attracted, the polar opposites of male and female balan...
Bronze
Yin and Yang, Third Life
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Houston, TX
Cast- Sculpture, Hand Painted. Stone Base
Bronze
Yin & Yang, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonalds sculpture Yin Yang, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time periods and culturesit is the timeless paradox that opposites exist in harmony ...
Bronze
Yin & Yang, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonalds sculpture Yin Yang, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time periods and culturesit is the timeless paradox that opposites exist in harmony ...
Bronze
Yin & Yang, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonalds sculpture Yin & Yang, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time periods and cultures it is the timeless paradox that opposites exist in harmo...
Bronze
Yin & Yang, Red
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from all time...
Bronze
Duality, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, Atelier, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from...
Bronze
Duality, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, Atelier, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from...
Bronze
Blind Faith, Atelier, RED
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dawson Cole Fine Art presents Red, a solo exhibition of work by artist Richard MacDonald. Considered one of America’s leading figurative sculptors, Richard MacDonald (b. 1946) focuse...
Bronze
Flight in Attitude, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flight in Attitude, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures a dancer mid-ascent, suspended in a moment of pure elevation and grace. The figure’s outstretched limbs and lifted gaze ...
Bronze
$7,630
H 15.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Blind Courage, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In “Blind Courage, Atelier" we witness Richard MacDonald’s vision come full-circle. The feminine counterpart to “Blind Faith”, “Blind Courage, Atelier" embodies the call to live life...
Bronze
$8,100
H 20 in W 8 in D 16 in
Gymnast, Eighth Life Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 1990s, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...
Bronze
$10,600
H 7 in W 7 in D 19 in
Origins, Atelier Red Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites, and his mastery allows him to sculpt both delicate, archetypal femininity and bold, athletic masculinity. In Origins, he u...
Bronze
$10,735
H 16.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Nightfall Red Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Figurative, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cloaked in mystery, the female form of “Nightfall” intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand suggest the ar...
Bronze
$6,425
H 16 in W 7 in D 6 in
Showtime, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“A silent medium within a silent medium.” These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald’s trademark skill at ...
Bronze
$11,150
H 7 in W 7 in D 19 in
Origins: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites, and his mastery allows him to sculpt both delicate, archetypal femininity and bold, athletic masculinity. In Origins, he u...
Bronze
$8,450
H 13.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Dance to Paradiso: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In "Dance to Paradiso, Atelier," Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony. Her foot one with his,...
Bronze
$1,825
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
Angelic Crystal, Atelier Terracotta Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Angelic Crystal, Atelier – Terracotta" is a radiant expression of purity, ascension, and transformation. Captured in a moment of poised elevation, the female figure is both grounded...
Terracotta
The Guardian Red, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...
Bronze
$7,090
H 18 in W 9 in D 7 in
Flight in Attitude, Atelier, Contemporary Red Bronze Sculpture, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The essence of dance is captured in a single, soaring moment in "Flight in Attitude, Red, Atelier". Richard MacDonald freezes time as the performer arches upward in a sweeping attitu...
Bronze
$10,060
H 21 in W 9 in D 6 in
Blind Faith: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blind Faith, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald depicts a blindfolded male performer balancing on pointe atop the sharp corner of a cube. Bent forward in a deep arch, his arms reach behi...
Bronze
$6,280
H 17 in W 6 in D 10 in
O-Flier Atelier, Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century, 17x6 in
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“O-Flier” is one of the more dynamic works to spring from the inspiration Richard MacDonald has found in the creative choreography and the artistic physicality of the extraordinary p...
Bronze
$9,790
H 16.25 in W 11 in D 12 in
The Doves, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites and he has the range to be able to create both sculptures of delicate, archetypal femininity and powerful, athletic masculini...
Bronze
$7,085
H 19.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Allonge Female, Atelier; Bronze Sculpture of Female Dancer, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Allonge captures the line and athleticism of a world-class dancer and we are reminded of the essential perfection of the human form. Beckoning a sense of joy, youth, and hope, Allong...
Bronze
$7,630
H 11 in W 11 in D 9 in
Jacques, Atelier, Red Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A richly flowing cape drapes his shoulders, as he crouches low, eyes looking upward, “Jacques” raises his hands to test the confining walls of his imaginary box. “Jacques” reminds us...
Bronze
$569
H 8.27 in W 1.58 in D 2.37 in
Reni by Nando Kallweit. Elegant bronze Sculpture.
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Standing tall and poised, Reni captures a sense of grace with her slender, angular silhouette. Her elongated limbs and subtle curvature of the body evoke a delicate balance between m...
Bronze
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,568
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Fae – Victoria by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Fae – Victoria is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Inspired by the the legend of the phoenix, this female figure has graceful wings instead of arms. The pi...
Bronze
$8,170
H 14 in W 8 in D 6 in
Nureyev, Atelier, Red Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Considered to be one of Richard MacDonald’s greatest achievements, “Nureyev” draws on the artist's highly developed sensitivity for the experience of the dancer, and displays all the...
Bronze
$3,250
H 21 in W 10 in D 7 in
Figure of Crouching Venus/Naked Aphrodite, 19th Century Italian School Sculpture
Located in Beachwood, OH
Bronze Figure of Crouching Venus, or The Naked Aphrodite, 19th Century Italian School Bronze raised on a marble base 21 in. h. x 10 in. w. x 7 in. d., overall 18 in. h. x 8.5 in. w....
Marble, Bronze
Elegance, Erté
By Erté
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990) Title: Elegance Year: 1982 Medium: Bronze Edition: 100/250 Numbered, 12 AP, 9 HC Size: 15 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Incised...
Bronze
$5,950
H 17.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Richard MacDonald Doves Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 950
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Richard MacDonald Title: Doves, Atelier Medium: Bronze Sculpture Year: 2013 Size: 17.75" x 12" x 12" Inscription: Signed on Base Edition: 446/950 Condition: Very good quality...
Bronze
$9,644
H 9.45 in W 35.44 in D 7.88 in
Feline IV by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary animal sculpture, bronze, cat, elegant
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
Feline IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 24 × 90 × 20 cm (9.4 × 35.4 × 7.9 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part o...
Bronze
$11,140
H 15.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
The Guardian, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...
Bronze
$10,560
H 16 in W 9 in D 8 in
Nightfall, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cloaked in mystery, the female form of Nightfall intrigues us. Concealed is a beautiful face, but like nightfall itself, all is not revealed. The globes in each hand suggest the arri...
Bronze
$23,900
H 27 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Aurora, Bronze Sculpture of Roman Goddess, Modern, 2010+, New, 27"
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Inspired by the Roman goddess of the Dawn, Aurora embodies renewal, hope, and the first light of a new day. Suspended between earth and sky, the figure appears to levitate effortless...
Bronze
$7,830
H 21 in W 10 in D 7 in
Sissone, Atelier Bronze Sculpture of Dancer, Contemporary, Signed, 21"
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
After devoting more than twenty years to the perfection of the human form in bronze, Richard MacDonald focused on a series of sculptures based on his work with dancers from the Royal...
Bronze
$243,750Sale Price|25% Off
H 62 in W 27 in D 22 in
"Ex Nihilo Figure 4", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man
By Frederick Hart
Located in Dallas, TX
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history! Ex Nihilo Figure 4, a full-scale plaster from the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of the Creation Scul...
Bronze
$8,100
H 20 in W 8 in D 16 in
Gymnast, Eighth Life Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 1990s, Unframed, 20x8"
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...
Bronze
$10,595
H 20 in W 10 in D 9 in
Elena, Atelier, Platinum Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Elena, Atelier, Platinum" captures the timeless elegance of the ballerina through Richard MacDonald’s masterful eye for form, emotion, and movement. In this special edition, the coo...
Bronze
There are artists and there are masters. Richard MacDonald will go down in the history of sculpture as Picasso did painting, as an unequivocal master of the art.
Only a number of people can master craftsmanship, far fewer, the art of the human form. Figurative sculpture is a language MacDonald speaks with astounding fluency, and as with any language, MacDonald’s creative drive is formed from a need to share the universal dialect of the human figure with those who understand it; this is the unique privilege the artist affords his viewers.
MacDonald captures the beauty, romance and essence of the human spirit in motion. Influenced by the expressiveness in the figures of Renaissance master Donatello, the emotional intensity of works by 19th century French sculptor Auguste Rodin, and the power of Michelangelo’s sculptures, MacDonald’s inspirational, sensitive works are precisely of the moment, yet profoundly historic by reference. And they dance rhythmically for all to see — in the leap and grace of the dancer, the power of the athlete, the gesture and passion of lovers, the spirit rises, and MacDonald captures it.
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Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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