Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
American, b. 1942
Born in northern Wisconsin on August 28, 1942, Gerald Balciar had an early interest in art beginning in grade school. His art is noted for its readily identifiable artistic style which is grounded in an in-depth knowledge of animals. For reference, he works from his extensive library of wildlife material which includes photos, magazine clippings, books, and numerous study casts and measurements. He also uses live models as an invaluable aid in his sculptures and receives excellent cooperation from zoologists and wildlife organizations.
Balciar is involved in the creative process of bronze making from the beginning to end. He works his original sculpture in wax or clay and then personally makes his own molds and chases his own waxes. Once the bronze is cast at the foundry, he does the welding and metal chasing and then applies the patina and finishing touches to each bronze.
While doing an 18′ bronze elk in 1982, he devised a point up system that revolutionized the traditional enlargement process. His largest sculpture to date is a 20′ bronze moose, “Centennial,” which was installed at Mooseheart, Illinois, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1988. His largest marble carving is an 18′, 16,000 lb. cougar, “Canyon Princess,” which was installed at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City in June, 1995.
He is a fellow of the National Sculpture Society and a member of the Society of Animal Artists, Allied Artists of America, and Northwest Rendezvous Group. He has won several awards including nine from the National Sculpture Society, and he is listed in the Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who in the West, and the Directory of American Sculptors. He has taught at the Scottsdale Artists School, Art Students League of Denver, and Loveland Academy of Fine Arts.
Balciar’s most prestigious award is the Prix de West received in 1985 from the National Academy of Western Art at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City for his marble.to
5
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
6
6
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
48
128
100
97
94
6
Artist: Gerald Balciar
Scamper
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 17/100.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Saguaro Home
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 20/100.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Redbud Ramble
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 36/45.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
New Generation
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 24/100.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Canyon Princess
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 226/250.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Breakin' Out
By Gerald Balciar
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original bronze sculpture by artist Gerald Balciar. Edition 47/75.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Related Items
Meditation - 50
By Sandy Graves
Located in Napa, CA
Born in Colorado and raised in Nebraska, Sandy Graves first forayed into the art world by presenting work as a child and 4-H member at local county fairs. As she continued her educat...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"The Art of Adventure" contemporary small figurative bronze sculpture girl
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
An inspiring piece that encourages us to take up the challenge and look for adventures in life. This 2020 work of Mireia Serra is cast with bronze then hand-prepared with black patin...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,578
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
"Laid Back" figurative bronze table sculpture dog relax carefree boy enjoy life
By Mireia Serra
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
When was the last time you broke yourself from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, spent quality time with yourself and enjoyed the ease of mind and soul?
"Our lives are com...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$3,578
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
3 Standing Figures IV by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary bronze sculpture
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 standing figures IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 61 × 22 × 17 cm (24 × 8.7 × 6.7 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, i...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,419
H 24.02 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Unfolding Dreams - Modern Figurative Bronze Iron Metal Wall-Mounted Sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mireia Serra creates sensuous bronze and iron sculptures showing the beauty of snapshots caught in life which are full of emotions and feelings along the life journey. Her metal artw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
$1,245
H 10 in W 5 in D 1 in
Pear With Leaf Patinated Bronze Sculpture
By Randi Grantham
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pear with a leaf.
Artist signed, patinated bronze, on black marble base 8"x8"
Randi Grantham was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and now lives in South Florida. He is a self ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Seating Group Green Velvet
Located in Zug, CH
CARLO RAMPAZZI (b. 1949)
Seating Group
2007
Sofa covered in green mohair velvet, supported by a bronze structure slide; Armchairs with shell artisan decoration, with green Haute Cout...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Arch by Yann Guillon - Semi-abstract bronze sculpture, smooth forms, dark
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Large Arch is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 40 × 25 × 15 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 5.9 in).
The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,031
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Contemporary
By Thomas Junghans
Located in Utrecht, NL
Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Portrait Contemporary
Barabbas is a bronze figurative, abstract head, portrait.
Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$11,817
H 17.72 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Calypso (mini)
By Anne de Villeméjane
Located in New York, NY
Anne de Villeméjane's sculptures in bronze, crystal and cement are exhibited in galleries and major art shows in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Anne is a French artis...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Handful of Stars, patinated bronze sculpture with walnut base, signed edition
By Betye Saar
Located in New York, NY
Betye Saar
A Handful of Stars, 2016
Bronze with patina and walnut base
Signed: Incised signature and numbered
7 × 3 × 2 1/2 inches
Unframed
Acquired from the International Sculpture ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$35,000
H 7 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
"Pair of Lovers" 9.25" bronze sculpture on wooden base by Moshe Sternschuss
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Pair of Lovers" bronze sculpture on wooden base of male and female seated figures by artist Moshe Sternschuss. Signature Sternschuss and edition number 153/200 inscribed on side of ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Gerald Balciar Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,200
H 9.25 in W 3.625 in D 2.75 in
Gerald Balciar figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Gerald Balciar figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gerald Balciar in bronze, metal 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 Gerald Balciar figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kat Flyn, Tom Binger, and Bethany Krull. Gerald Balciar figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $4,800, while the average work can sell for $1,800.