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 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 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
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 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 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
$13,062
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...
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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
$1,647
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
Petite Acrobate by Yann Guillon - Dancer bronze sculpture, ballet, woman
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Petite Acrobate is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 19 × 16 × 4 cm (7.5 × 6.3 × 1.6 in). Dimensions of the metal base: 11 x 8 x 8 cm (4,3 x 3,1 ...
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Arlen Reclining
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 4/10 21cm × 26cm × 57cm Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK and Commonwealt...
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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...
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Crouching Youth
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 8/10 28cm × 15cm × 26cm (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...
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Helios, God of the Sun
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 4/10 75cm × 15cm × 29cm (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...
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Man with Hoop
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 32cm × 15cm × 16cm (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
$1,050
H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
The Craftsman ed.2/2 - surrealist, canoe, figurative, wood, bronze, sculpture
By P. Roch Smith
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This bronze figurative tabletop sculpture by Roch Smith features a canoe. Canadian sculptor Roch Smith has turned his attention to a cherished national and historic pastime—canoeing...
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
$1,588
H 3.75 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
Bear Cub by Eric Valat - Bronze sculpture of a bear, animal sculpture, fun, baby
By Eric Valat
Located in Paris, FR
Bear Cub is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Eric Valat, dimensions are 9.5 × 11 × 6.5 cm (3.7 × 4.3 × 2.6 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a limite...
Bronze
$4,800
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
''Elysian Hare'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Portrait of Hare Beige Blue
By Nichola Theakston
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nichola Theakston (1967) has established herself as one of the UK’s foremost contemporary sculptors working within the animal genre. With the ''Elysian Hare'' Nichola shows how exq...
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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 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...
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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...
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