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Fernando Botero Sculptures

Colombian, 1932-2023

Fernando Botero Angulo was a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, born in Medellín in 1932. His signature style, also known as "Boterismo," depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece.

Botero was for years considered the most recognized and quoted living artist from Latin America, and his art can be found in highly visible places around the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Self-appointed "the most Colombian of Colombian artists" early on, Botero came to national prominence when he won the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in 1958. He began creating sculptures after moving to Paris in 1973, achieving international recognition with exhibitions across the world by the 1990s. His art is collected by many major international museums, corporations, and private collectors.

In 2012, Botero received the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award.

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(Biography provided by Nohra Haime Gallery)

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Artist: Fernando Botero
Cabeza de Niña
Cabeza de Niña

Cabeza de Niña

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Fernando Botero sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Fernando Botero sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Fernando Botero in bronze, metal, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Fernando Botero sculptures, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of César Baldaccini, Patrick O'Reilly, and Franco Franchi. Fernando Botero sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,000 and tops out at $300,000, while the average work can sell for $151,000.

Questions About Fernando Botero Sculptures

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Fernando Botero is famous for his signature artistic style, which depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated sizes and conveys political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. Botero came to national prominence when he won the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in 1958. He began creating sculptures after moving to Paris in 1973, achieving international recognition with exhibitions across the world by the 1990s. His art is collected by many major international museums, corporations and private collectors today. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Fernando Botero's art style was called Boterismo. The Colombian artist depicted people and figures in large, exaggerated volumes, which represented political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. Some of his best-known works include Death of Pablo Escobar; Mona Lisa, Age Twelve; The Dancers; Dancers at the Bar and Dead Bishops. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Fernando Botero art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fernando Botero was an artist known for his satirical artwork. His ‘Mona Lisa, Age 12’, a parody of Leonard DaVinci’s magnum opus, shot him to fame in 1959. Shop a selection of Fernando Botero pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.