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
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 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 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
$12,938
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
$1,156
H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
"Isadora II" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative ballet dance
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Isadora II is a bronze sculpture with black patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. Joan pays tribute to ballerina Isadora Duncan. Joan’s latest sculpture series of female figures brings an out-of-the-box approach to sculpture creation. The small vivid women figures linked or bonded to their pedestals; the figures are delicate and intriguing representation of a woman’s mind...
Bronze, Steel
$3,493
H 6.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
"Between the Streets" contemporary small figurative bronze sculpture girl travel
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 plan some travel plans to enrich your life? Edition S...
Bronze
$7,595
H 9.06 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
Isaac Cordal - Miniaturization World - Sculpture
By Isaac Cordal
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Isaac Cordal Cement Eclipse Unique Resine Sculpture. Signed Dimensions: 23 X 51 x 30 cm With the simple act of miniaturization and thoughtful placement, Isaac Cordal magically expan...
Bronze
$13,245
H 21.26 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). ...
Bronze
$1,280
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Icarus VIII by Nando Kallweit. Elegant bronze sculpture of a winged figure
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
A bronze figure with the mythical wings of Icarus. Nando Kallweit's work celebrates the modern human form whilst acknowledging that our individuality is shaped by our heritage. Herit...
Bronze
$1,577
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Fae – Victoria by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Fae – Victoria is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. Inspired by the the legend of the phoenix, this female figure has graceful wings instead of arms. The pi...
Bronze
$2,278
H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Gloria II by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 25
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
An elegant bronze of the female figure by Nando Kallweit. The artist's work celebrates the modern human form while recognizing that our individuality is shaped by our heritage. A her...
Bronze
$1,120Sale Price|53% Off
H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 9 in
After Botero Black Platina Bronze Sculpture Man in Horse
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. The edition is 50 in Roman numerals. ...
Marble, Bronze
$23,137
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Wild Horse - 21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Horse
By Frans van Straaten
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Frans van Straaten Wilde Horse VII Bronze on bluestone pedestal H 65 cm W 65 cm D 35 cm Dutch artist Frans van Straaten (1963) should be called an artist of balance always searching for harmony between force and movement in combination with space. Because of the wide range in his art-education he has mastered the art of drawing, painting and sculpting technology. However, the classical plastic art of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of sculpture in answer to his urge for art. Due to this style of sculpting, the preference for bronze is natural. After his study of sculpture at the Academy of Art in Rotterdam (1988), Frans van Straaten creates bronze sculptures in which he unites force and movement. Feeling and Emotion converted into Matter Sculpture is an experience of space combined with the challenge of the three-dimensional. The tension of space and movement are the themes, which Frans expresses in his sculptures. Summary it can be said that the power of life and being, the feeling and emotion by force and movement will be converted into matter. The experience of space is being expressed in the shapes and characters in each of Frans’ sculptures. His sculptures of bulls express explosive power while the horses find their strength in being elegant. Each sculpture recalls this way their own association and serves as a metaphor for a certain emotion. Feelings, which has inspired the artist for each sculpture. Powerful and Elegant Looking at the works of this artist, it becomes very clear that one of his most important sources is his background in art history. The Renaissance period as well as several Italian artists served as inspiration to Frans as a sculpture. For instance the expressions in Leonardo da Vinci’s artworks, and also Giovanni...
Bronze
$7,361
H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Lotte- 21st Century Bronze Sculpture of a sitting Young Girl
By Wim van der Kraan
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Lotte 50 x 21 x 30 cm Bronze The theme van der Kraan likes most is to show the growing of young girls. Living in their own world. Like this girl watching ...
Bronze
Love and Forgiveness
By Denny Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
"Love and Forgiveness" by Denny Haskew Figurative Bronze on Sandstone Round Base, Christ Resurrection, Cross 14h 10w 10d "In choosing a title fo...
Sandstone, Bronze
$104,500
H 126 in W 60 in D 60 in
Committed, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 11ft Tall, Contemporary
By Denny Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
"Committed" by Denny Haskew Figurative Bronze Sculpture 11ft tall, x 60"w 60"d Edition of 7, *last available casting Additional images are available upon request. Please contact us ...
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 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...
Bronze
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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...
Bronze
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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...
Bronze
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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