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Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

French, b. 1948

Bernard Rives is a French sculptor, born in 1947 in Carcassonne. He studied at the Staatliche Höhere Fachschule für Photographie in Köln. Afterward, he moved to Barcelona where he began a career as an advertising photographer. Passionate about sculpture, he discovered it as a self-taught artist. In 1983, he won the first prize at the Paul Ricard foundation, when he had just begun his career in sculpture. Stimulated by this experience and the good results he got, he kept on creating and shaping sculptures, full of sensuality and elegance moving away from contemporary abstraction and immersing with passion into a new figurative way. Mutine and Tango are some of his most significant creations and La pareja and La Mujer are his protagonists. He also represents the kingdom of animals with his national Bull Olé Olé, the elegance of the horse, Yearling or the balance with the cat, Misty.

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Artist: Bernard Rives
Bernard Rives. Male Torso. TROSE 2010 original resin sculpture
Bernard Rives. Male Torso. TROSE 2010 original resin sculpture

Bernard Rives. Male Torso. TROSE 2010 original resin sculpture

By Bernard Rives

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Represents the torso of a man separable pieces and Interior color pink New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 3 Artificial Test Bernard Rives was born 194...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Bernard Rives Golf Silver Swing original resin sculpture
Bernard Rives Golf Silver Swing original resin sculpture

Bernard Rives Golf Silver Swing original resin sculpture

By Bernard Rives

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Swing. Stainless steel and chromed resin New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 4 H.C. Bernard Rives was born 1947 in Carcassonne (France). He studied i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

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Bernard Rives   Red Bull  Ole Ole original resin sculpture
Bernard Rives   Red Bull  Ole Ole original resin sculpture

Bernard Rives Red Bull Ole Ole original resin sculpture

By Bernard Rives

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Ole Ole. Fiberglass and resin carpaint New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 4 H.C. Bernard Rives was born 1947 in Carcassonne (France). He studied in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

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Bernard Rives Shark  Silver  SOS  original Aluminiun fiberglass sculpture
Bernard Rives Shark  Silver  SOS  original Aluminiun fiberglass sculpture

Bernard Rives Shark Silver SOS original Aluminiun fiberglass sculpture

By Bernard Rives

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Aluminium fiberglass stainless steel New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 4 H.C. Bernard Rives was born 1947 in Carcassonne (France). He studied in th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

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Bernard Rives  Gym Balance Silver. EQUILIBRE original resin sculpture
Bernard Rives  Gym Balance Silver. EQUILIBRE original resin sculpture

Bernard Rives Gym Balance Silver. EQUILIBRE original resin sculpture

By Bernard Rives

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

equilibre resin chromed New construction and Perfect condition Limited Edition 8 copies + 4 H.C. base stainless steel 105 cm Bernard Rives was born 1947 in Carcassonne (France). ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bernard Rives Figurative Sculptures

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Bernard Rives figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bernard Rives figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bernard Rives in organic material, resin, fiberglass and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bernard Rives figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alain BELLINO, Anne de Villeméjane, and Sophie Susplugas. Bernard Rives figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $16,500, while the average work can sell for $15,000.