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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$12,936
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
Modern Male Torso Sculpture by Zura – Resin or Bronze, 2025
By Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A powerful study in form and presence, Zura’s Male Torso distills the human figure to its essential structure. Sculpted with a raw, expressive hand, the work captures both strength a...
Bronze
Miratio Bronze Sculpture Nude Male Figure Boy
By Wim van der Kant
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miratio Bronze Sculpture Nude Male Figure Boy Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high school, he intensively pract...
Bronze
$1,680
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
$9,142
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
$7,142
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
$9,142
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
$9,828
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
$27,000
H 39 in W 16 in D 12 in
Life Size Female Torso – Contemporary Figurative Sculpture by Zura
By Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zura – Life‑Size Female Figure (2023), Plaster Dimensions: 39 × 16 × 12 in │ 99 × 41 × 30 cm Medium: Hand-modeled plaster (also available in bronze) Signature: Hand-signed by the art...
Bronze
$3,965
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in
Heupmoeder Hip Mother with Child Nude Figurative Woman Sculpture Contemporary
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Heup-moeder Hip-Mother with Child Nude Figurative Woman Sculpture Contemporary Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silv...
Stone, Bronze
$9,456
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
$32,000
H 76 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Contemporary Bronze Nude Sculptures on Black Granite Bases
By Roger Reutimann
Located in Boulder, CO
Measurements Male: Figure: H=35” W=15” D=8” with base H=6’4” weight ca. 600 lbs. Edition of 9 2009 Measurements Female: Figure: H=34” W=14” D=7.5” with base H=6’-3” weigh...
Granite, Bronze, Stainless Steel
$5,600
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Luna- 21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
By Marion Visione
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Marion Visione luna 2/7 bronze In cm's: H 55 W 50 D 20 cm An extremely refined realistic sculptor who translates classic stories into modern forms in his own way. Marion Visione ...
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...
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