British artist Ian Edwards’s dynamic bronze sculptures, which are typically rooted in the wonders of the natural world, capture the essence of movement. Inspired by masters like Rodin and Michelangelo, Edwards combines modern and classical techniques for figurative, nude and abstract sculptures that are representative of the artist’s distinctive and recognizable style.
Edwards has been working with his hands since he was 16. A five-year apprenticeship with the cabinetmakers at G&H Studios focused on animal woodcarving. As soon as he entered the facility’s woodcarving shop, Edwards knew he was meant to be there.
The artist developed a passion for exploring form and movement in animals and humans alike throughout his training. In his early 20s, Edwards set up his own studio. He focused mainly on wildlife and figurative sculptures, creating pieces that were inspired by walks through nature near his Somerset home.
Edwards continued to draw inspiration from nature as his style grew and progressed towards the powerful masculine forms for which he is known today. The textural sculptures reflect the landscape around him, and his figures’ sense of motion, which conveys themes of strength and self-discovery, also reference the sculptor’s own struggles with dyslexia.
Edwards's sculptures are popular among private collectors in England and throughout Europe and America. He has exhibited at Red Rag Gallery and other galleries all over the United Kingdom.
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Ian Edwards Within the Fire, Unique Edition
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
$13,053
Leap of Faith
By Ian Edwards
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
‘ In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith.’ Leap of Faith Sculpture is from a limited edition of 12. British artist Ian Edwards creates contemporary figu...
Metal
Ian Edwards Creation of Self - Large, Bronze
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
Ian Edwards I am - Bronze with Patina
By Ian Edwards
Located in Naples, Florida
Ian Edwards’ journey as a sculptor began when he left school aged 16 and began an apprenticeship. "The day I walked into the woodcarving shop everything changed. I said to myself the...
Bronze
$9,630
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in
Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock
By Wim van der Kant
Located in Utrecht, NL
Retrorsum Bookend Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Classic Contemporary In Stock Wim van der Kant, born in Kampen in 1949, is a sculptor known for his refined, realistic bronze sculptures....
Bronze
$1,947
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in
Sliding Bronze Sculpture Soccer Sport Dutch Artist In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sliding Bronze Sculpture Soccer Sport Dutch Artist In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silversmith, graphic artist. The ar...
Stone, Bronze
$15,500
H 28 in W 7 in D 7 in
David Hostetler, Gold, Deco, Full Figure, Polished Bronze, Dancing, Female
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler's iconic female form. The polished bronze surface is sealed with Glasurit- a car finish, so it never needs to be polished. It is edition number 2/12. He has a dramat...
Bronze
$9,776
H 11.42 in W 14.97 in D 3.15 in
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude Green In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...
Bronze
$1,683
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in
Olympiade Danseres Olympian Dancer Bronze Figurative Woman Sculpture Nude Body
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Olympiade Danseres Olympian Dancer Bronze Figurative Woman Sculpture Nude Body Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silv...
Stone, Bronze
$9,163
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Teardrop III Sculpture Bronze Human Male Nude Small Art Contemporary Classic
By Victor Veber
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teardrop III Sculpture Bronze Human Male Nude Small Art Contemporary Classic Victor Veber is a French sculptor born in 1994 in Lyon. Classically trained and deeply inspired by both ...
Bronze
$7,159
H 7.88 in W 22.45 in D 5.12 in
"Odalisque", Nude Side Lying Woman Figurative Bronze Sculpture
By Isabelle Jeandot
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This Bronze by Isabelle Jeandot is one edition of a limited series of twelve original sculptures, and it will be delivered with the certificate of aut...
Bronze
$16,500
H 28 in W 14 in D 7 in
David Hostetler, Bather, Gold, Shiny, Torso, Bikini, Female, Polished Bronze
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler carved the wood original for this bronze casting in 1960. He used an exotic wood board he obtained at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. You only notice the narrowness of the o...
Bronze
$9,163
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Teardrop II Sculpture Bronze Human Male Nude Small Art Contemporary Classic
By Victor Veber
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teardrop II Sculpture Bronze Human Male Nude Small Art Contemporary Classic Victor Veber is a French sculptor born in 1994 in Lyon. Classically trained and deeply inspired by both t...
Bronze
$9,850
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Resistance Bronze Sculpture Portrait Human Male Nude Realism In Stock
By Victor Veber
Located in Utrecht, NL
Resistance Bronze Sculpture Portrait Human Male Nude Realism In Stock Victor Veber is a French sculptor born in 1994 in Lyon. Classically trained and dee...
Bronze
$9,449
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
"Amazon", Nude Walking Woman Looking on the Side Figurative Bronze Sculpture
By Isabelle Jeandot
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"Amazon", Nude Walking Woman Looking on the Side Figurative Bronze Sculpture. Passionate about the spirit, with her timeless and universal expression in the heart of the human condition, the artist Isabelle Jeandot...
Bronze
$17,500
H 34 in W 12 in D 18 in
David Hostetler Dancer Gold Shiny Flowing Female Woman Figure By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Now available by commission. Dancing Lady in polished bronze is sealed with Glasurit- it never needs to be polished. She is cast from a wood carving of Dancing Lady- an iconic Hostet...
Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 12.6 in
Creation of Self - tabletop Figurative human form sculpture man original modern
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Through the focusing of our minds we create our own destiny. A powerful figurative table top Aluminium sculpture edition of 12. Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determinati...
Bronze
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H 34.26 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Leap of Faith - Wall mount abstract figure Nude Male bronze sculpture modern art
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith. A powerful figurative Nude bronze sculpture, signed , Ed of 12. Edwards’ practice expresses the power and deter...
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H 29.53 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Emergence - resin sculpture contemporary cast original artwork human figure form
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Growth, activity and revival is expressed in this original sculpture by contemporary artist Ian Edwards, demonstrating fantastic attention to the accuracy of the human form and creat...
Resin
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H 64.97 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Born Within Fire - modern resin sculpture human form woman figure artwork
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
This original resin cast sculpture by Ian Edwards presents the female form detailed with black paint and gold leaf features. Limited edition on 25.
Gold Leaf
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H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Rebirth - powerful strong human figure form standing sculpture resin cast modern
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
Growth, activity and revival is expressed in this original sculpture by contemporary artist Ian Edwards, demonstrating fantastic attention to the accuracy of the human form and creat...
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H 33.08 in W 10.24 in
The Calling - tabletop Figurative female powerful bronze sculpture contemporary
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
A powerful figurative Nude table bronze sculpture by Ian Edwards. Signed. Edition of 12. Tabletop Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He dra...
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H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Born of Fire tabletop Figurative bronze sculpture
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
A powerful figurative table top bronze sculpture, signed & Numbered edition of 12 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He draws inspiration fr...
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H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 32 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 9 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He dr...
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H 63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 12 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeav...
Bronze
Ian Edwards "The Calling" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture
By Ian Edwards
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ian Edwards is a sculptor of a different order, reinterpreting the human form with rare sensitivity. Creation for Ian is a continuous journey reflected in his sculptures 'I am simply...
Bronze