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 Leap Within Faith, Edition 5 of 12
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 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
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
Ian Edwards The Emergence - 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
Ian Edwards The Emergence - 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 sh...
Bronze
$13,283
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 Leap Within Faith, Edition 4 of 12
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 Creation of Self - Small, 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
Elegant Brass Sculpture of Greyhound Dog
Located in Rome, IT
Fine gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculpture. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition. The price is for 1 item
Bronze
$3,125
H 5.32 in W 6.3 in D 2.96 in
Wounded cheetah ("guépard blessé") - Bronze sculpture signed by Vassil, numbered
Located in Ixelles, BE
Jean Vassileff, dit « Vassil » est né en 1949 à Drancy. Artiste autodidacte, Vassil s’est intéressé très tôt à la peinture et à la sculpture. Il pratique tout d’abord la taille direc...
Bronze
$3,180
H 24.81 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
A Second Glance, Contemporary Bronze Figure Sculpture
Located in Taichung, TW
Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. Gazing captures the playful innocence of childhood through the image of a boy forming binoculars with his hands, smiling as he peers into t...
Bronze
Man with Arms Raised
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 1/10 32cm × 10cm × 10cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
$5,140
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in
Childhood, Contemporary Bronze Figure Sculpture
Located in Taichung, TW
Part of Ser Uang Huang’s Childhood Series. Childhood is a work full of charm and playful creativity. The boy and girl figures are separate from the log-like base, allowing viewers to...
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...
Bronze
Troilus at the Spring
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 44cm × 9cm × 33cm (incl. base) The young prince Troilus goes to water his horse at the spring unaware of the ambush, which Achilles has prepared for him. A mome...
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
Torso of Ryan
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 57cm × 18cm × 40cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
$9,700
H 15.36 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Harmony, Contemporary Bronze Figure Sculpture
Located in Taichung, TW
Harmony is a whimsical and lighthearted work that captures the playful spirit of a group chorus. The three figures, each with a distinct mouth shape, appear to be singing in differen...
Bronze
$12,022
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Venus - Contemporary bronze sculpture, Abstract & figurative, Polish art
By Stanisław Wysocki
Located in Warsaw, PL
Dimensions include base STANISŁAW WYSOCKI (b. 1949) Wysocki studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań (1978-1980) and then at the Hochschule der Kunste in Berlin under prof. J....
Bronze
$153,000
H 59.45 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Life-Size Bronze Sculpture: "Alms Bowl" Monk by Cheng-Hsiung Chen
Located in Taichung, TW
Artist: Cheng-Hsiung Chen (b. 1942, Taiwan). Title: "Alms Bowl" Medium: Bronze with signature stone-like texture. Dimensions: H 151 × W 43 × D 42 cm (approx. 59.5 × 17 × 16.5 in). Ed...
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...
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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 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...
Bronze
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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...
Resin
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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